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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

57-Year-Old Westchester Mom Fights New Battles As Volunteer Firefighter LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- If you had told Robin Nesdale two years ago that she'd be suiting up in a helmet, turnout pants and jackets, she never would have believed you. But now, the Larchmont mom of one is a volunteer with the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department (TMFD) and loving every minute of it. At 56, she believes she's the only woman of a certain age there and, to her knowledge the only woman her age to ever pass the FF1 tests. And she did it all, she said, because her recent divorce left her lacking in the self-esteem department. She also wanted to give back to her community. Now, after b…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/20/2017

Lifestyle

Bagelman In Danbury? Or Stew Leonard's? The DVlicious Bagel Wars Heat Up FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The heat is on for who has Fairfield County's DVlicious best bagels. So far, Bagelman, with locations in Danbury and Brookfield, and Stew Leonard's in Norwalk and Danbury are leading the pack, but that can change any minute with the click of your finger. Five finalists are in the running (recaps below). Now, grab some cream cheese and voice your opinion. You have until 4 p.m. Monday, May 30 and can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Bagelman Danbury, Brookfield Bagel King, Bridgeport, Fairfield Stew Leonards, Norwalk, Danbury Upper Crust Bagel, Old Gree…

by Daily Voice

05/20/2017

Lifestyle

What's Your Favorite Food Chain, Bergen? Harris Poll Says It's Five Guys BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Millennials, broadly defined as those born between 1981and 2001, like fast-casual eateries. And they are brand loyal. According to a newly released Harris Poll, Starbucks is their number one coffee-go-to, narrowly surpassing Dunkin’ Donuts as the top java chain. Five Guys, on the other hand, with locations in Hackensack, East Rutherford, Lodi, Edgewater, Fort Lee, Ramsey, and more, beat out two-time leader In-N-Out. Moe’s Southwest Grill -- there's one in Saddle Brook, Northvale, Paramus, Mahwah, and Edgewater -- won over three-time honoree Chipotle, which has mul…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/20/2017

Lifestyle

What's Your Favorite Food Chain, Passaic County? Five Guys Wins In New Poll PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. -- Millennials, broadly defined as those born between 1981and 2001, like fast-casual eateries. And they are brand loyal. According to a newly released Harris Poll, Starbucks is their number one coffee-go-to, narrowly surpassing Dunkin’ Donuts as the top java chain. Five Guys, on the other hand, with a location in Wayne, beat out two-time leader In-N-Out. Moe’s Southwest Grill -- there's one in Clifton -- won over three-time honoree Chipotle, which has multiple locations in our area. Others with top billing: Ben & Jerry’s, Chick-fil-A, Subway, Papa John's and Th…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/20/2017

Business

Frank News: Westchester Staple Walter's Hot Dogs Plans New Location MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- For all of those who've ever stood in line at Walter's Hot Dogs Stand, take note: There will be a second location opening in White Plains, Walter's announced on Friday. The new location, at 186 Mamaroneck Ave. will feature the same menu, along with new items and specials. It is expected to open something this fall. Check back to Daily Voice for more information

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/19/2017

Lifestyle

Surprise! 'Undercover Boss' Heads To Westchester Culinary School NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- New Rochelle's Monroe College will be featured on the celebrity episode of the CBS-TV series “Undercover Boss" on Friday, May 19 at 8 p.m. Earlier this year, internationally acclaimed chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson went undercover for the hit CBS show to find and mentor a number of talented, aspiring chefs in the New York area. His adventure ultimately led him (disguised, of course) to the Culinary Arts Center on the New Rochelle campus one Saturday morning last winter. A person he wanted to help -- a former student -- was there to cook in CINY’s kitchen…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/19/2017

Events

Westport Cinema Begins Celebration Of Alan Alda With Movie Screening WESTPORT, Conn.-- The beloved Emmy-award winning actor Alan Alda will be celebrated at a screening of the 1968 film, "Sweet Liberty," Saturday, May 20 at 4 p.m. at Town Hall (110 Myrtle Ave). The screening is being held in partnership with the Westport Library's signature fundraiser, BOOKED for the Evening, which honors the illustrious actor. The signature fundraiser takes place at 7 p.m. June 5 at the library. Movie tickets are $10 for general admission and $8 for charter members. You can buy at the door or online at www.westportcinema.org. More information on Facebook page HERE.

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/19/2017

Lifestyle

Westchester Home Gets 60 Minutes Of Fame In 'Property Brothers' EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- An Eastchester home was recently highlighted on the Property Brothers show "Buying and Selling." The show, which initially aired Wednesday, May 16, will be repeated on Sunday, May 21 at noon and features the work of Bronxville's Artie Lange of Arthur Lange Inc. The HGTV series, which follows the work (and personalities) of Canadian twin brothers, Jonathan and Drew Scott, spotlights other homes in the tristate this season including ones in Yorktown, Scarsdale, and Suffern. Go HERE for earlier Daily Voice story. This particular episode, entitled “Getting Out of…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/19/2017

Lifestyle

Does Village Bagels In Norwalk, Fairfield Have The DVlicious Best? Vote Now NORWALK, Conn. -- Fairfield County is a bagel paradise. From classic to perfectly seeded everything to newfangled varieties like rainbow and French Toast, you can rest assured you can find a nosh-worthy bite not too far from where you live. But who has the DVlicious best? Five nominees are in the running as chosen by you; each of which is being profiled this week. Read on; then vote. You have until 4 p.m. Monday, May 30 to vote. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Village Bagels, Norwalk, Fairfield What Makes Them Bagelicious: These bagels cater to every taste -- from 8-Gra…

by Daily Voice

05/19/2017

Events

Get On Your Dancing Shoes: County Music Fest Comes To Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Country and bluegrass music will be front and center at the first-ever NashSkill Fest, a seven-hour free music festival Saturday, May 20. The event, from 3 p.m. to midnight, will take place on Railroad Avenue, near the Peekskill train station. NashSkill Fest celebrates Americana Roots music with Musician-Singer-Songwriter Jim Lauderdale (five-time Grammy Award winner), and Chip Taylor (“Wild Thing” and “Angel of the Morning,” Songwriters’ Hall of Fame member). Also on the docket: Tony Garnier (Bob Dylan and Diana Krall), Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective, Hot Rod Pacer, Spur…

by Daily Voice

05/18/2017

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