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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
From Oysters To Kimchi: Newburgh Serves Up An Array Of Foodie Delights From Oysters To Kimchi: Newburgh Serves Up An Array Of Foodie Delights
From Oysters To Kimchi: Newburgh Serves Up An Array Of Foodie Delights NEWBURGH, N.Y. -- Newburgh has fast become a foodie destination with everything from fresh seafood (hello $1 oysters at Liberty Street Bistro) to small plates that go well with beer (cheers to Newburgh Brewing Company). Not to mention great ethnic food (thanks for the kimchi dumplings Seoul Kitchen). Where do you like to go? A sampling of some of the city's best follows but feel free to write your thoughts on our Facebook page or in our Comments. Billy Joe's Ribworks: Meat lovers, this is your place to chow down on pit-smoked chicken, brisket, St. Louis-style ribs and lots more -- includin…

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Lifestyle
John Krasinski, Emily Blunt Shoot 'A Quiet Place' In Dutchess County John Krasinski, Emily Blunt Shoot 'A Quiet Place' In Dutchess County
John Krasinski, Emily Blunt Shoot 'A Quiet Place' In Dutchess County The Haarlem Valley, specifically the towns of Dover and Pawling, are getting their 15 minutes of fame -- and then some. Principal photography is underway on director John Krasinski’s “A Quiet Place," according to Paramount Pictures. (See earlier Daily Voice story here.) Krasinski ("The Hollars") also co-stars in the film alongside his wife, Emily Blunt (“The Girl on the Train”). Noah Jupe (“Suburbicon," "Wonder)and Millicent Simmonds (“Wonderstruck”) round out the cast. The film is produced by Michael Bay (“Transformers”) and his Platinum Dunes’ partners Andrew Fo…

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Neighbors
More Than Advice: These Moms Are On A Mission To Better Orange County More Than Advice: These Moms Are On A Mission To Better Orange County
More Than Advice: These Moms Are On A Mission To Better Orange County CHESTER, N.Y. -- Lisa Santiago just wanted to meet other stay-at-home-moms when she launched Orange County Moms in August 2013. What began with a few friends -- who then told other friends -- now has more than 14,000 members and provides a host of support -- and discounts -- to area parents. According to Santiago, there is a page set up exclusively for members where local businesses offer a deal and those businesses get advertised on the mom's Facebook Page pinned post as well as its website.  The group also runs a variety of fundraising events for local non-profit organizations and gets g…

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Events
Blues & Barbecue: Patterson Festival Gears Up For 6th Year Blues & Barbecue: Patterson Festival Gears Up For 6th Year
Blues & Barbecue: Patterson Festival Gears Up For 6th Year PATTERSON, N.Y. -- Ready for some blues and barbecue? The sixth annual Patterson Rotary Blues & BBQ Festival, presented by ACME Markets, features some of the best in blues musicians from the Hudson Valley. There will also be lots of BBQ, wine, beer and a host of children’s activities, games, and crafts.  Expect, too, exhibitors and vendors selling crafts and other goodies, along with free chair massages and a dog tent with water and snacks. The free event is Saturday, Sept. 16 and Sunday, Sept. 17 from noon to 7 p.m. Go to www.pattersonbluesandbbq.org, @PattersonBluesAndBBQ or @NYBlue…

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Business
Cider Love: Walden's Angry Orchard Releases New Blend Cider Love: Walden's Angry Orchard Releases New Blend
Cider Love: Walden's Angry Orchard Releases New Blend WALDEN, N.Y. --  The East Coast meets the West with the release of Understood in Motion 02, a collaboration between Walden-based Angry Orchard Hard Cider and E.Z. Orchards Cidre of Salem, OR. The new cider is the result of two cider makers’ shared commitment to raising awareness of the industry, as well as their friendship and appreciation for apples. Collaborations like this, commonly popular among craft brewers, give cider makers the opportunity to combine techniques and apple varieties to develop something completely new, allowing drinkers to experience an innovative and unique cider.  …

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Business
Cornwall's Village Skin Studio Helps You Put Your Best Face Forward Cornwall's Village Skin Studio Helps You Put Your Best Face Forward
Cornwall's Village Skin Studio Helps You Put Your Best Face Forward CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Skincare can be confusing even for a professional, which is why Marisa Colson of Village Skin Studio takes pride in educating herself and staying current with the latest procedures.  January, in fact, marks her 10-year anniversary. The Cornwall-on-Hudson business specializes in customized facials focusing on age management and acne prone skin. Colson also travels frequently to California (she's licensed there too) to keep up with the latest trends. "If there's something beyond my scope of practice I work with Dr. Stephan Chevalier, who comes in on a monthly…

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Business
Larchmont Welcomes A New Thrift Store Larchmont Welcomes A New Thrift Store
Larchmont Welcomes A New Thrift Store LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- A new thrift and consignment shop has opened on Larchmont Avenue in Larchmont. Among the goodies spotted at Larchmont Thrift and Consignment:  A fur coat, a one of a kind Elvis Presley chair, a beaded gown, and Manolo Blahnik shoes. The store, which operates on consignment only, also offers small pieces of furniture. It is owned by New Rochelle resident Frank Dibuono and had its soft opening in mid-August. The official ribbon cutting was Tuesday, Sept. 5. It is at 134 Larchmont Ave., 914-630-2434.

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Lifestyle
3 Eat Right Rules That Work: Scarsdale Nutritionist Shares Healthy Tips 3 Eat Right Rules That Work: Scarsdale Nutritionist Shares Healthy Tips
3 Eat Right Rules That Work: Scarsdale Nutritionist Shares Healthy Tips Back to school season means getting back into a new dining/cooking routine. Nutritionist Toby Amidor, MS, RD has answers. Her new book, "The Healthy Meal Prep Cookbook," which came out Aug. 22, said being too busy shouldn't mean that you can't have balanced and delicious meals. As a working mom and nutritionist, the Scarsdale resident knows how difficult it can be to carve out the time for healthy home cooking. Planning is key. So is strategic food shopping. Below, she offers some tips for the back to school rush. Batch cook one day a week: This means cooking double or triple …

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Business
Bergen Foodie Makes Gluten-Free Taste Good Bergen Foodie Makes Gluten-Free Taste Good
Bergen Foodie Makes Gluten-Free Taste Good ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. – Sometimes, it takes a while to figure out what your next career move should be. And sometimes all it takes for your "aha" moment is to bite into something delicious -- and know you can replicate it better -- and healthier. Such is the story behind GeeFree, a gluten-free food company in Englewood Cliffs co-founded by New City resident Susan Hougui. Hougui, a longtime food consultant for various Fortune 500 companies, always knew there was an opportunity for better tasting gluten-free products -- she had worked on a low carb project years ago and saw an opp…

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News
Defending Dreamers: Supporters Rally In Westchester For DACA Defending Dreamers: Supporters Rally In Westchester For DACA
Defending Dreamers: Supporters Rally In Westchester For Daca PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- More than 30 people showed up outside Sen. Chuck. Schumer's Peekskill office on Tuesday, Sept. 5 to show their support for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, otherwise known as DACA. The last-minute effort to rally people together was organized by CD17Indivisible, a grassroots political advocacy group and in particular by Christine Button of Cortlandt. Button said Indivisible supporters, after hearing earlier about President Trump's formal announcement of the end of DACA -- a program that protects from deportation nearly 800,000 young undocumented immigrants broug…

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