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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
Who Let The Dogs Out? Celebrate 'Bring Your Dog To Work Day,' Dutchess Who Let The Dogs Out? Celebrate 'Bring Your Dog To Work Day,' Dutchess
Who Let The Dogs Out? Celebrate 'Bring Your Dog To Work Day,' Dutchess DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y.-- Will you be bringing a furry friend to work today? Friday, June 23 is "Bring Your Dog to Work Day," a holiday that originated in 1999 by Pet Sitter as a way to foster adoptions. According to research from Virginia Commonwealth University (and published in the International Journal of Workplace Management), having dogs in the office boosts job satisfaction and improves productivity.  In addition, a survey from Wellness Natural Pet Food found 52 percent of millennials want pet-friendly offices as do 33 percent of Baby Boomers and 31 percent of Generation X w…

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Events
'Voice' Winner Sawyer Fredericks To Perform At Monroe's Wolfe Park 'Voice' Winner Sawyer Fredericks To Perform At Monroe's Wolfe Park
'Voice' Winner Sawyer Fredericks To Perform At Monroe's Wolfe Park MONROE, Conn. --  Sawyer Fredericks, a singer/songwriter who won the eighth season of "The Voice" in 2015 (Pharrell Williams was his coach) will perform Friday, June 23, at Monroe’s Wolfe Park. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. and is part of The Arts in the Park concert series, a program of the Monroe Parks and Recreation Department.  Fredericks, 18, is originally from Newtown. According to Wikipedia, since his win, he's set series iTunes sales records with his original songs. He also holds honors, along with fellow "Voice" contestant Danielle Bradbery, as the youngest to w…

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News
Alex Trebek Flubs 'Jeopardy!' Answer On Bergen's Blue Laws Alex Trebek Flubs 'Jeopardy!' Answer On Bergen's Blue Laws
Alex Trebek Flubs 'Jeopardy!' Answer On Bergen's Blue Laws BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. --  Could "Jeopardy!" and Host Alex Trebek have gotten it wrong? Paramus Mayor Richard LaBarbiera thinks so -- and pointed it out on his Facebook post Tuesday night, garnering 240 comments. That's because the question on June 20 during the show's Double Jeopardy "Tangled Up in Blue" round was about Bergen's blue laws. The statement -- worth $1,600 -- read: “Bergen County, New Jersey has one of the USA’s last blue laws, banning retailers from doing this.” The answer Trebek accepted  -- after an initial "What is selling alcohol?  -- was "What…

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Lifestyle
Have You Voted For Westchester's Best Hotdogs? Have You Voted For Westchester's Best Hotdogs?
Have You Voted For Westchester's Best Hotdogs? WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The deadline for voting for Westchester's best hotdogs is nearing its end. Have you clicked and picked your choice? Four finalists are in the running for the county's DVlicious best. You have until 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 and can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Recaps follow: Dobb’s Dawg House, Dobbs Ferry Lubins and Links, Tarrytown Nathan's Famous, Yonkers Walters, Mamaroneck

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Lifestyle
Hotdog Race Is Between Clifton's Rutt's Hut & Little Falls' Big Daddy's Hotdog Race Is Between Clifton's Rutt's Hut & Little Falls' Big Daddy's
Hotdog Race Is Between Clifton's Rutt's Hut & Little Falls' Big Daddy's PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. -- The best hotdogs in Passaic County's have become a tight race between Big Daddy's and Rutt's Hut. Who will win the DVlicious best?  Four finalists are in the running and it's still anyone's guess who will win. You have until 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 to place your vote and can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Recaps follow:  Belmont Grill, North Haledon Big Daddy's Dogs, Little Falls Rutt's Hutt, Clifton  The Hot Grill, Clifton

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Business
Hillary Was Here: Westchester Farm-To-Table Eatery Plans Pop-Up Preview Hillary Was Here: Westchester Farm-To-Table Eatery Plans Pop-Up Preview
Hillary Was Here: Westchester Farm-To-Table Eatery Plans Pop-Up Preview CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Aesop's Fable, a nature-inspired farm-to-table restaurant, is opening in Chappaqua in July.  But first, there will be time to sample its wares at a pop-up event Saturday, June 24 starting at 6 p.m. The former Mario's Pizza of Chappaqua has been transformed into a rustic, garden-party-style space with indoor/outdoor seating -- think wood tables, olive-green walls, and a 60-seater backyard filled with 10 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, 50 basil plants and rows of snap peas, squash, zucchinis, cucumbers and green beans -- all organic. The area also features a five-foot fire…

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Business
No Skimping On Taste: Westport's NewBrook Kitchen Is A Paleo Pleaser No Skimping On Taste: Westport's NewBrook Kitchen Is A Paleo Pleaser
No Skimping On Taste: Westport's NewBrook Kitchen Is A Paleo Pleaser WESTPORT, Conn. -- An autoimmune disease diagnosed three ago led Cindy and Danielle Hartog to a Paleo diet. And now, thanks to their background -- the mother/daughter duo are French classically trained chefs -- there's now a new place in town for folks to find healthy eats. NewBrook Kitchen + Artisan Market in Westport aims to serve customers gourmet Paleo dishes in a casual and modern setting using the finest quality ingredients that are free from gluten, milk, and soy. On the menu: Innovative salads -- think berry salmon salad (mixed greens with fresh blueberries, sliced strawberries, cu…

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Lifestyle
Your Foodie Bucket List: 11 Things To Eat In Westchester This Summer Your Foodie Bucket List: 11 Things To Eat In Westchester This Summer
Your Foodie Bucket List: 11 Things To Eat In Westchester This Summer WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- It's officially summer and that means sipping, slurping and chewing your way through the best of Westchester's seasonal charms.  Here, in no particular order, is a foodie's bucket list specifically for this time of year. Stock Up At The Farmers Market: Most Westchester towns have one but this summer, go outside your area and try one of the biggies. A popular favorite: John Jay Homestead in Katonah where, on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. you'll find more than 30 local vendors, selling seasonal produce, meats, fish, dairy products, baked goods and artisan items.…

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Lifestyle
Summer's Here, Rockland: Here Are 10 Places To Dine, Drink Outside Summer's Here, Rockland: Here Are 10 Places To Dine, Drink Outside
Summer's Here, Rockland: Here Are 10 Places To Dine, Drink Outside ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- It's officially summer. Time to head outdoors and enjoy a slice of sunshine with your entree (or cocktail). Lucky for Rockland residents, there are plenty of options for dining alfresco.The only hard part? Picking just one. What follows is a sampling of outdoor spots; feel free to add your favorites in our Comments or on Facebook. Art Cafe, Nyack: Israeli favorites like borekas, shakshooka, hummus platters and more are on the menu at this coffee-driven cafe where the art of the pour is taken very seriously. You'll also find a variety of wines, beers and Prosecco co…

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Summer's Here, Fairfield County: Here Are 20 Places To Drink, Dine Outside Summer's Here, Fairfield County: Here Are 20 Places To Drink, Dine Outside
Summer's Here, Fairfield County: Here Are 20 Places To Drink, Dine Outside FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. --   It's officially summer. Time to head outdoors and enjoy a slice of sunshine with your entree (or cocktail). Lucky for Fairfield County residents, there are plenty of options for dining alfresco.The only hard part? Picking just one. What follows is a sampling of outdoor spots; feel free to add your favorites in our Comments or on Facebook. Artisan Restaurant, Southport: Farm to table food with New England flare defines the food at Artisan at Delamar Southport. But it's the gracious atmosphere and spacious outdoor patio that cinches its deal as a summertime fave.…

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