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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

Lifestyle

Do You Agree, Westchester?: Survey Reveals NY's Most Hated Food WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y.-- How do you feel about ranch on pizza? According to the latest Hater map, New York -- as an overall state -- isn't a fan. Hater, for those who don't know, is a dating app that can help you find your soul mate based on the things you hate. The map, which can be found HERE, gives you a sense of what folks in nearby states -- and maybe who/what to avoid when dating. Connecticut residents, for example, hate canned food while those in New Jersey want to say bye-bye to gas station wine.

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/31/2017

Business

Westchester Food Scene Just Got 'Cooler' With New French Canadian Gastropub From the top of the Adirondacks to the mouth of the Hudson comes The Birch Collective, a new gastropub in White Plains. The grand opening weekend celebrations are going on now through Monday, Sept 4 (though they officially opened Friday, Aug. 25) with dinner served until 11 p.m. and the bar going till 4 a.m. The official ribbon cutting is 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31. The eatery is all about mixing American cuisine with a French Canadian flair. The name, in fact, comes from the birch, Quebec’s official tree, which symbolizes the opportunity for new beginnings. "It is our intent that eve…

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/31/2017

Business

Shop & Help: Stew Leonard's Donates Wishing Wells To Hurricane Harvey Stew Leonard's is hoping to make someone's wish come true in Houston. For the next three weeks, all six of its locations will donate the change from its Wishing Wells to the American Red Cross/Hurricane Harvey Relief. The signage is not up in all locations yet but will be soon, said a spokesperson.

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/31/2017

Business

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…

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/30/2017

Neighbors

Yonkers 13-Year-Old To Sing At US Open WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Twelve vocalists age 14 and under will perform patriotic-themed songs during the night sessions of the 2017 US Open and- - and one Yonkers resident is among them. Thirteen-year-old Brandon Hernandez will be returning for his second consecutive year to sing "America the Beautiful." Other performers include talent from throughout the New York metropolitan area, as well as from Arizona, Florida, and Hawaii. The US Open runs from Monday, Aug. 28 to Sunday, Sept 10; Hernandez will sing on Thursday, Aug. 31 prior to the night session, which starts at 7 p.m. …

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/30/2017

Neighbors

Westchester Actor Selected For North American Tour Of 'Les Miz' NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Jordan Cole saw "Les Miserables" when it was on Broadway when he was 7-years-old and walked out of the theater telling his parents that one day, he wanted to be the street urchin, Gavroche. Now, at 10, the New Rochelle resident, whose real name is Jordan Feigenbaum, is getting his wish. After touring as Michael Llewelyn Davies in "Finding Neverland" -- his first big role outside of local theater -- he 's now set to play his dream role in the upcoming Broadway tour of Les Miz. He and another boy will alternate in the role. The adventure, according…

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/30/2017

Neighbors

Westwood Teen Turns To Blogging After Diabetes Diagnosis WESTWOOD, N.J. -- Gianna Matesic never thought she'd be a poster child for those with Type 1 Diabetes but after getting diagnosed last year, the 16-year-old decided she had to do something. Writing became a way to deal with all she was going through. And so, she began a blog, "LIfe and Diabetes," as a way to help others understand her and her family's challenges. Her goal, she said, is to show other kids they aren’t alone and that no one is perfect at managing their diabetes. She also wants to raise awareness about the disease. The Westwood resident, after all, was shocked when …

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/30/2017

Business

10 Retailers Open at Woodbury Common Just In Time For Labor Day CENTRAL VALLEY, N.Y. — 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. M…

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/30/2017

Business

Orange Theory Danbury Gears Up For Opening With VIP Party DANBURY, Conn. -- Labor Day is the start of new routines and to start you off,Orange Theory in Danbury is hosting a VIP grand opening party on Thursday, Aug. 31 and all are invited. The event is from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Expect DJ's, food, drinks, giveaways and more. RSVP to Studio0808@orangetheoryfitness.com. Go to their Facebook page HERE for details.

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/30/2017

Lifestyle

Putnam: Are Your Food Tastes On Par With The Rest Of New York? How do you feel about ranch on pizza? According to the latest Hater map, New York -- as an overall state -- isn't a fan. Hater, for those who don't know, is a dating app that can help you find your soul mate based on the things you hate. The map, which can be found HERE, gives you a sense of what folks in nearby states -- and maybe who/what to avoid when dating. Connecticut residents, for example, hate canned food while those in New Jersey want to say bye-bye to gas station wine.

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/29/2017

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