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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.

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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

News

Need A Deal? Stamford Ranks No. 1 For Buying A Used Car STAMFORD, Conn. -- It sounds too good to be true, but apparently, according to a recent ranking by Autolist, an automotive buyer intelligence firm and car shopping site based in San Francisco, Stamford is the No. 1 ranked place to purchase a used car in Connecticut. Notably, Connecticut ranked six out of 50 states according to the report. The study analyzed hundreds of thousands of Connecticut vehicles within their database and found Stamford consumers save an average of $714 on a comparable vehicle elsewhere in the state. Go HERE for the full report. This is how the report ranks the top f…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/29/2017

Lifestyle

It's A Tie For DVlicious 'Best Pizza' In Orange County! Orange County folks are serious about their pizza. So serious, in fact, that two DVlicious contenders have tied for the best in the county. Marina Restaurant in Harriman, a long-time neighborhood staple (33 years!) got 38 percent of the vote as did PIzza Mia in Newburgh. Marina credits its success to constantly striving for excellence and looking for ways to improve its restaurant so the owners can continue to build. Go HERE for the previous Daily Voice story. Pizza Mia, on the other hand, has been in business for more than 13 years. This gourmet Italian pizzeria prides itself on its dynam…

by Daily Voice

09/28/2017

Lifestyle

'Law & Order: SVU' Films In Rockland "Law & Order: SVU," the long-running crime drama on NBC, is filming Thursday, Sept. 28 at Tallman Mountain State Park in Orangetown, according to On Location Vacations. The show stars Mariska Hargitay. Got a film or movie tip? Send to jmuchnick@dailyvoice.com.

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/28/2017

Lifestyle

'The Irishman' With Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro Films In Mamaroneck A different kind of learning may have gone on at Mamaroneck High School on Thursday, Sept. 28. That's because "The Irishman," which has been filming through the area, was shooting there, according to On Location Vacations. The new Netflix series with Robert De Niro and Al Pacino about a mob hitman who supposedly was involved in the death of Jimmy Hoffa. The film also stars Joe Pesci, Bobby Cannavale and Harvey Keitel, according to IMDb. A week ago, on Thursday, Sept. 21, "The Irishman" filmed scenes in Rockland County at Lafayette and Washington Avenues in Suffern. N…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/28/2017

Lifestyle

Westchester Friends, Now Famous, Create New Netflix Show No doubt, if you're a film or TV buff, you've got a kick out of watching shows that have been filmed in or near Westchester, aka "The Girl on the Train," the CBS show "Bull," "HBO's "Divorce," and more. Now, there's an edgy, adult animated Netflix show to add to your list."Big Mouth," which debuts Friday, Sept. 29, is the creation of Westchester natives Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg and is about, "the beautiful nightmare that is puberty and adolescence." Kroll, who recently performed on Broadway in "Oh, Hello On Broadway," is …

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/28/2017

Lifestyle

Cocktail Time: Walden's Angry Orchard Showcases Fall's Favorite Fruit WALDEN, N.Y. -- Want to show off your inner bartender? Check out the following fall recipes from Walden-based Angry Orchard courtesy of Mixologist Jeremy Oertel. Angry Orchard Mimosa (Angryosa) ½ glass Angry Orchard Crisp Apple ½ glass Orange JuiceServe in a champagne flute. Angry Mule Vodka (1 oz) Orange vodka could also be used, in which case, omit juice Ginger Syrup (1/2 oz) Simple syrup infused with fresh ginger Orange Juice (Splash) Angry Orchard Crisp Apple (6oz)Garnish with orange peel. Pour over ice. Angarita Tequila (1 oz) Lime Juice (½ oz) Pineapple Juice (½ oz) Angry Orchar…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/28/2017

Business

New Coffee & Ice Cream Shop, With Latin Vibe, Opens In Middletown MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. -- A little bit of Latin love has opened in Middletown. The Paleteria & Coffee Shop satisfies all your cravings with a cool Paleta (Latin-inspired popsicle), an espresso latte or Latin-inspired coffee. There are also light bites including a honey mustard turkey wrap and fresh baked items as well as homemade ice cream. The shop, which opened last Thursday, is having its ribbon cutting (complete with Mayor and local dignitaries) at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, which just so happens to be National Coffee Day. To celebrate the festivities the shop, owned by husband and wife Rox…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/28/2017

Events

Meet Mariano Rivera At Donation Drop For Hurricane Victims In New Rochelle Yankees great and White Plains resident Mariano Rivera and Steiner Sports Marketing have teamed up to assist with the relief efforts for victims of the recent natural disasters that have ravaged Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean. Fans are encouraged to donate supplies Thursday, Sept. 28 at the Steiner Warehouse loading dock at 10 Cedar Street in New Rochelle (directly across the street from the Toyota dealership). Donations are being accepted from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. And yes, the star player will be there to meet with donors. Rivera accepting supplies and meeting with the generous donors…

by Daily Voice

09/28/2017

Business

Nature Inspired: Cornwall's Farm2Fashion Brings Sustainability To Fall CORNWALL, N.Y. -- A search to bring up her daughter in a place more connected to nature led Laurie Perrone to Cornwall. Little did she know when she moved to Orange 18 years ago that nature would instead inspire her and form the backbone to her company, Farm2Fashion. A former NYC fashion designer who was behind such labels as Liz Claiborne, Izod, and Talbots, Perrone started doing private label work for a local farmer, helping him to create a yarn collection from Angora Goats he was raising in Pennsylvania. That's when the lightbulb went off. "I saw a future with a company that was lo…

by Jeanne Muchnick

09/28/2017

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