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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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Ready For Traffic, Fairfield County? New York's New Tappan Zee Opens Friday Ready For Traffic, Fairfield County? New York's New Tappan Zee Opens Friday
Ready For Traffic, Fairfield County? New York's New Tappan Zee Opens Friday ON THE TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE, N.Y. -- More than one reference was made to the fact that "someone was looking down and smiling" at the more than 800 dignitaries, union workers and residents from Rockland and Westchester gathered on the cable-stayed area of the first span of the new Tappan Zee Bridge on Thursday, Aug. 24.The Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. "Sounds good, doesn't it Matilda?" U.S. Rep. Nita M. Lowey said to the crowd and to Mario Cuomo's widow, Matilda, who sat in the first row of the held-on-the-bridge ceremony. The special event was held to celebrate the openi…

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Showtime: Sights, Scenes From New Tappan Zee Bridge Opening Ceremony Showtime: Sights, Scenes From New Tappan Zee Bridge Opening Ceremony
Showtime: Sights, Scenes From New Tappan Zee Bridge Opening Ceremony ON THE TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE, N.Y. -- More than one reference was made to the fact that "someone was looking down and smiling" at the more than 800 dignitaries, union workers and residents from Rockland and Westchester gathered on the cable-stayed area of the first span of the new Tappan Zee Bridge on Thursday, Aug. 24.The Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. "Sounds good, doesn't it Matilda?" said Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey to the crowd and to Mario Cuomo's widow, Matilda in particular, who sat in the first row of the held-on-the-bridge ceremony. The special event was held to c…

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Showtime: Sights, Scenes From New Tappan Zee Bridge Opening Ceremony Showtime: Sights, Scenes From New Tappan Zee Bridge Opening Ceremony
Showtime: Sights, Scenes From New Tappan Zee Bridge Opening Ceremony ON THE TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE, N.Y. -- More than one reference was made to the fact that "someone was looking down and smiling" at the more than 800 dignitaries, union workers and residents from Rockland and Westchester gathered on the cable-stayed area of the first span of the new Tappan Zee Bridge on Thursday, Aug. 24."The Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge ... sounds good, doesn't it Matilda?" said Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey to the crowd and to Mario Cuomo's widow, Matilda in particular, who sat in the first row of the held-on-the-bridge ceremony, referencing the bridge's offic…

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Sangria, Anyone? Here's Where You Can Fill Your Cup In Westchester Sangria, Anyone? Here's Where You Can Fill Your Cup In Westchester
Sangria, Anyone? Here's Where You Can Fill Your Cup In Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Sangria may look easy -- a little wine, a little fruit, a filled-to-the-rim pitcher, but in reality, it's all about balance. Come summer, it's also all about what's refreshing, without too much sweetness. We've rounded up some of the best sangrias in the county; feel free to add your own on our Facebook page or in our comments.  Aesop's Fable Restaurant, Chappaqua: Kale, green apple, basil, mint, cucumber, raw honey, Chardonnay, Triple Sec, Elderflower liquor and citrus infused vodka go into the green sangria at this health-focused, farm-to-table eatery. Alvin &…

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New York Bound 'American Pickers' Seeks Big Collectors New York Bound 'American Pickers' Seeks Big Collectors
New York Bound 'American Pickers' Seeks Big Collectors PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. --  "American Pickers" is headed toward New York and wants to show off your collection. The History Channel show is headed toward New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and, according to a press release, is searching for "big collections" and "big ticket items." The show follows antique and collectible pickers Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz who travel around the U.S. to buy or "pick" various items for resale, for clients, or for their own personal collections. Email americanpickers@cineflix.com, or call 1-855-OLD-RUST with tips.

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Orange County: Are Your Food Tastes On Par With The Rest Of New York? Orange County: Are Your Food Tastes On Par With The Rest Of New York?
Orange County: Are Your Food Tastes On Par With The Rest Of New York? ORANGE 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.

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Woodbury Common Outlets Presents Check to Simon Scholarship Winner Woodbury Common Outlets Presents Check to Simon Scholarship Winner
Woodbury Common Outlets Presents Check to Simon Scholarship Winner CENTRAL VALLEY, N.Y. — Staff from Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, a Simon Premium Outlet, 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 year is Caraline McDonnell, a graduate of Carmel High School in Carmel. …

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Cocktail Please; Bow Tie Is Elevating The Movie Experience In Norwalk Cocktail Please; Bow Tie Is Elevating The Movie Experience In Norwalk
Cocktail Please; Bow Tie Is Elevating The Movie Experience In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- Ready for a cocktail with your movie? Bow Tie Cinemas is nearing completion of top-to-bottom renovations of its Regent 8 at 64 North Main Street in South Norwalk and Royale 6 at 542 Westport Avenue -- and that includes an elevated food and beverage program which includes casual restaurant fare and full bar service.  Other changes include reserved luxury recliner seating in all auditoriums, as well as brand new lobbies, concession stands, and restrooms.  In addition to traditional movie theater snacks, the new Bow Tie Ultimate menu will feature such favorites as fresh bake…

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On A Beer Budget? So Is This Stamford Country Singer On A Beer Budget? So Is This Stamford Country Singer
On A Beer Budget? So Is This Stamford Country Singer STAMFORD, Conn. -- Growing up, Julia Capogrossi used to belt out Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears songs in her Stamford bedroom and always enjoyed the love for dance.  Now the country music singer has debuted a brand new music video for her current single, "Busch Light Budget." The video is available on CelebSecretsCountry.com and YouTube as well as on The Country Network.  "Busch Light Budget," written by Capogrossi, depicts situations she and her friends are all too familiar with; couch-coin finding, bonfires and of course, cheap beer.  Now living in Nashville, t…

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Yuck: Do You Hate The Same Food As The Rest Of Connecticut? Yuck: Do You Hate The Same Food As The Rest Of Connecticut?
Yuck: Do You Hate The Same Food As The Rest Of Connecticut? FAIRFIELD COUNTY. Conn. --  How do you feel about canned food, Fairfield County?  According to the latest Hater map, Connecticut -- 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 such as New York, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts dislike. (Hint, have you tried ranch on pizza, expensive cocktails, and mayo on fries.)

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