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Jeanne Muchnick

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Jeanne Muchnick, Daily Voice Deputy Editor, Content, has covered everything from baby advice for Parents Magazine to travel finds for The Rough Guides to human interest features for The New York Times to lifestyle insights for prevention.com. She has been a Senior Editor at top national women's magazines including Woman's World and Woman's Day and was instrumental in the launch of Gannett's InTown, Rockland and Putnam magazines. She is also the author of Dinner for Busy Moms, a 2010 Mom's Award winner. Among her favorite things to write about: Her neighbors and surrounding communities. So email her and fill her in on what's happening near you. And, follow her on Instagram @dailyvoicefeatures.

Jeanne was formerly a deputy editor at Daily Voice.

Jeanne Muchnick's Contributions

Neighbors

From Weston To Moscow: Local Author Shares Personal Tale In NYC Play WESTON, Conn. -- Elizabeth Fuller knows how to weave a story. The Weston resident is the author of "Me and Jezebel," which is about her real-life experience with actress Bette Davis (who came to Fuller’s home for dinner and ended up staying a month). And now she has another tale up her sleeve. And, like her first, it's also true to life. This time, it's a two-character play. "Adoptirovat," which she co-wrote with Joel Vig, outlines her experience adopting a little girl from Russia. The 90-minute staged reading takes audiences on a journey stretching from Weston to Mos…

by Jeanne Muchnick

10/02/2017

Events

Writer Of Little Known Holocaust Story To Speak, Sign Books In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn-- Yvette Manessis Corporon is a three-time Emmy Award-winning writer, author and producer at NBC's "EXTRA" who tells other people's stories for a living. But when it came time to tell her own, it took a while. The Westchester, N.Y., resident grew up listening to her grandmother’s stories about how the people of Erikousa, a small Greek island, hid a Jewish family—a tailor named Savvas and his daughters—from the Nazis during World War II. Nearly 2,000 Jews from that area died in the concentration camps but even though everyone on Erikousa knew Savvas and his family …

by Jeanne Muchnick

10/01/2017

Neighbors

New Rochelle Native Named A Top Influencer In Aging NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. --- Maura O’Malley, a New Rochelle native, was named a 2017 Influencer in Aging by PBS's Next Avenue, a digital publication devoted to covering issues for people 50 and older. The annual list of 50 includes advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts at the forefront of changing how we age and think about aging. O’Malley is the co-founder and CEO of Lifetime Arts, an organization that creates opportunities for older adults to engage with the arts. Ten years in, Lifetime Arts currently collaborates with 20 different library programs in 13 state…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/30/2017

Lifestyle

Game On: Norwalk Eateries Offer Spots For Football And Food/Drink Deals NORWALK, Conn. -- Fall means football -- as well as baseball. Where will you be watching your favorite team? How about some place with not only a large TV but also some great eats -- and deals? A sampling of Norwalk spots follows. O’Neill’s Irish Pub & Restaurant: Mondays mean $3.50 Bud/Bud Light and 50 cent wings. Thursdays are "Pie and a Pint" meaning traditional pot pies come with a free pint. On Saturday the college football specials translate to $5 wings, nachos and pizza at noon. Come Sunday you'll find bunch from 11 am to 3 pm with $4 Coors Light, Miller Light bottles,…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/30/2017

Events

Half Full Brewery Gets Into The Fall Spirit With Stamford's 'CanToberFest' STAMFORD, Conn. -- It's "CanTober." Half Full Brewery's "CanToberfest" is an Oktoberfest-style event featuring a garden-themed pop-up beer garden, lawn games, a can stein hoist competition and some of the best food trucks in the county. It takes place Saturday, Sept. 30 in Stamford's Mill River Park. The festival is held in support of the Mill River Park Collaborative and is held on the North Lawn and Grand Steps. Tickets are $15 and include 1 free beer ticket and admittance into the park. Night of tickets are $20 and cash only. The event goes from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/30/2017

Lifestyle

Get Your Java Fix: Putnam Serves Up Freebies On National Coffee Day PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Friday, Sept. 29 is National Coffee Day and if you're lucky, you can find a free cuppa at local java joints. Dunkin Donuts, for one, is offering a complimentary medium hot coffee when you purchase a medium or large coffee. Prefer Mickey D's? You can get a free medium McCafé beverage when you download (or if you already have) the McDonald's app. 7-Eleven offers a similar deal. From Sept. 29 through Oct. 1, all 7Rewards members (or those who have downloaded the app) get a free coffee of any size — one a day if desired. Starbucks, it should be noted, is not offering…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/29/2017

Lifestyle

Get Your Java Fix: Fairfield County Offers Freebies On National Coffee Day FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Friday, Sept. 29 is National Coffee Day and if you're lucky, you can find a free cuppa at local java joints. Dunkin Donuts, for one, is offering a complimentary medium hot coffee when you purchase a medium or large coffee. Prefer Mickey D's? You can get a free medium McCafé beverage when you download (or if you already have) the McDonald's app. 7-Eleven offers a similar deal. From Sept. 29 through Oct. 1, all 7Rewards members (or those who have downloaded the app) get a free coffee of any size — one a day if desired. Starbucks, it should be noted, is not offe…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/29/2017

Business

6-Year-Old Westchester Restaurant Expands Team, Tweaks Menu There's a new menu -- and a new concept at Cedar Street Grill in Dobbs Ferry. The restaurant, which recently celebrated its sixth anniversary, still has the same commitment to flavor and local ingredients but now there's a new Chef de Cuisine. Justin Ortiz, formerly of Wolf and Lamb and Michelin-rated The Breslin, has added elevated offerings for a more upscale presentation without losing the American grill appeal. Fan favorites like the chicken wings, fried chicken, and Brussels sprouts are still on the menu, however some dishes, like the Cedar Street burger received a slight “facelift” wi…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/29/2017

Lifestyle

Get Your Java Fix: Westchester Serves Up Freebies On National Coffee Day WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Friday, Sept. 29 is National Coffee Day and if you're lucky, you can find a free cuppa at local java joints. Dunkin Donuts, for one, is offering a complimentary medium hot coffee when you purchase a medium or large coffee. Prefer Mickey D's? You can get a free medium McCafé beverage when you download (or if you already have) the McDonald's app. 7-Eleven offers a similar deal. From Sept. 29 through Oct. 1, all 7Rewards members (or those who have downloaded the app) get a free coffee of any size — one a day if desired. Starbucks, it should be noted, is not off…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/29/2017

Lifestyle

Get Your Java Fix: Bergen Serves Up Freebies On National Coffee Day BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Friday, Sept. 29 is National Coffee Day and if you're lucky, you can find a free cuppa at local java joints. Dunkin Donuts, for one, is offering a complimentary medium hot coffee when you purchase a medium or large coffee. Prefer Mickey D's? You can get a free medium McCafé beverage when you download (or if you already have) the McDonald's app. 7-Eleven offers a similar deal. From Sept. 29 through Oct. 1, all 7Rewards members (or those who have downloaded the app) get a free coffee of any size — one a day if desired. Starbucks, it should be noted, is not offering…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/29/2017

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