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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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Go Green: Bergenfield Couple Vow To Make Town Better With New Eatery Go Green: Bergenfield Couple Vow To Make Town Better With New Eatery
Go Green: Bergenfield Couple Vow To Make Town Better With New Eatery BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- A local couple with a penchant for healthy eating has opened a new Bergenfield eatery. The Green Spot offers customizable salads along with smoothies, vegetable juices, paninis, and omelets, all made with fresh ingredients.  Owners Caroline Abreau and Juan Perez have lived in Bergenfield for over 10 years and wanted to bring something wholesome and healthy to the town they love.  “Bergenfield is such a tight knit community and the support my husband and I have received in this short period of time has been incredible,” said Caroline. “It's a family within a family. We…

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Simon Scholarship Winner Receives Check From Woodbury Common Simon Scholarship Winner Receives Check From Woodbury Common
Simon Scholarship Winner Receives Check From Woodbury Common CENTRAL VALLEY, N.Y. — Back to school is never far from the minds of the executives behind Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, a Simon Premium Outlet. The company honored a local college scholarship winner with a check presentation at the Outlets on Saturday, August 19. The scholarship, valued at $10,000 over the course of four years, is provided by the Simon Youth Foundation, a national nonprofit that champions educational opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Each year, SYF awards a scholarship to a deserving student who lives within 50 miles of a Simon property. The winner this ye…

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Want To Make Your Own Wine? Yonkers Wine Master Shows You How Want To Make Your Own Wine? Yonkers Wine Master Shows You How
Want To Make Your Own Wine? Yonkers Wine Master Shows You How Some traditions never die. It's a motto Carmine Corelli likes to live by. His parents and grandparents made their own wine in Italy, where they grew up and as a youngster, Corelli learned the craft. "I was crushing grapes since I was six-years-old," said the Yonkers resident. Now, as the founder and owner of Westchester Homemade Wine Center, he's teaching others how to as well.  For 15 years, his Yorktown Heights facility encourages folks to celebrate the harvest, allowing Westchester residents to make their own wine, complete with labels. "I've taken the customs of the old…

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10 Retailers Open At Woodbury Common Just In Time For Labor Day 10 Retailers Open At Woodbury Common Just In Time For Labor Day
10 Retailers Open At Woodbury Common Just In Time For Labor Day Zadig & Voltaire, a high-end French ready-to-wear brand, and Sayki, the Turkish menswear designer, are among several retailers that have opened at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets ahead of Labor Day weekend, adding to the shopping experience at one of the world’s foremost tourism destinations for elite brands. In addition, LeSportsac, the American lifestyle brand of casual bags, has reopened after remodeling its interiors as part of the recent multimillion dollar redevelopment at Woodbury Common. The pen-maker, Montblanc, also reopened its store after a makeover. Moleskine, a Milanese ma…

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Warwick's Off The Hook Serves Restaurant Quality Meals At Food Truck Prices Warwick's Off The Hook Serves Restaurant Quality Meals At Food Truck Prices
Warwick's Off The Hook Serves Restaurant Quality Meals At Food Truck Prices WARWICK, N.Y. -- Three years ago Joe Carson was working as a business consultant for ADP in Westchester while his significant other Kathy Welte was working with autistic children in the Northern Valley School District in Bergen County. Today, they run Off The Hook Food Truck, based in Warwick, at Pennings Farm Market and are busier than ever. This wasn't what retirement was supposed to look like but the two admit they're having a blast. After doing this on the side -- they started the business in August 2015 -- they quit their jobs one year ago and have been at it full-time ever since. This,…

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A Touch Of Arizona Is Coming To Bethel With New 'Spiritual Boutique' A Touch Of Arizona Is Coming To Bethel With New 'Spiritual Boutique'
A Touch Of Arizona Is Coming To Bethel With New 'Spiritual Boutique' BETHEL, Conn. -- A popular Ridgefield gift shop is opening a second location in Bethel.Touch of Sedona will have its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Sept. 13. The "spiritual boutique" is known for its Native American and spiritual undertones (think crystals, books, jewelry, and candles) -- a bit of Arizona in the heart of Connecticut. Go to their Facebook page HERE for details. The new shop is at 125 Greenwood Ave.

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Stew Leonard's Ups Its Game To Help Hurricane Harvey Victims Stew Leonard's Ups Its Game To Help Hurricane Harvey Victims
Stew Leonard's Ups Its Game To Help Hurricane Harvey Victims In an effort to support Hurricane Harvey relief and the city of Houston, Stew Leonard’s has put collection bins in each of its stores to collect non-perishable items. The company is also working with the American Red Cross to send these items to Houston in the coming weeks.  It’s the Leonard family’s goal to collect an entire trailer load of goods to aid the relief efforts! The Leonard family will additionally match customers’ donations. As reported earlier in Daily Voice, Stew Leonard’s is also donating the proceeds from each store’s Wishing Well over the next three weeks to the American …

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Yonkers Restaurant Named Among 'Most Scenic In America' Yonkers Restaurant Named Among 'Most Scenic In America'
Yonkers Restaurant Named Among 'Most Scenic In America' X2O Xaviars on the Hudson in Yonkers, one of renowned chef Peter X. Kelly's Hudson Valley restaurants, has been chosen as one of the "most scenic" in America. The list, compiled from Open Table, and generated from more than 10 million restaurant reviews, highlights dining spots that offer "breathtaking views of nature, cityscapes, and travel-worthy landmarks."  Other New York restaurants that are included in its "100 Most Scenic Restaurants" include The Chateau on the Lake in Bolton Landing and TS Steakhouse at Turning Stone in Verona. Click here for the full …

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This Westchester Mom Is On A Mission To Fight Childhood Cancer This Westchester Mom Is On A Mission To Fight Childhood Cancer
This Westchester Mom Is On A Mission To Fight Childhood Cancer September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and one New Rochelle mom is hoping area residents will help support those currently undergoing treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York City and Harrison with its "Put Cancer in the Penalty Box" event. Jill Ostrager Cohen, president of a 501c3 organization called Band of Parents, is behind "Put Cancer in the Penalty Box," a skating charity fundraiser taking place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 at The Ice Hutch in Mount Vernon. Ostrager Cohen's son Andrew, 10, is a two-time cancer survivor who was diagnosed with Stage 4 N…

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New Family Friendly Restaurant Opens In Westchester New Family Friendly Restaurant Opens In Westchester
New Family Friendly Restaurant Opens In Westchester Katonah Woods Kitchen & Bar, in the space formerly housed by Oliver's, promises patrons "American eats and urban drinks." The family-friendly eatery opened Aug. 23 and has been serving dinner only. As of Tuesday, Sept. 5, lunch will also be on the menu. The new restaurant is at 128 Bedford Rd., 914-401-9600, www.katonahwoods.com.

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