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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.

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Lifestyle

Casting Call: Westchester Extras Needed For Al Pacino Film If you missed your chance to be an extra in a new untitled Al Pacino film, no worries: Second time's a charm. NYC-based Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking locals from the Hudson Valley 18 years and older to portray press types and college students for background work on Monday, Aug. 21, Tuesday. Aug. 22 and Friday, Aug. 25 in HBO's Untitled Levinson Project. The movie stars Pacino as Penn State Coach Joe Paterno. Non-Union pay rate is $121 for 10 hours. Filming will take place in the Bronx. Email your name, union status (SAG-AFTRA or Non-Union), phone number, a current photo of yourself, …

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/17/2017

Lifestyle

Danbury Restaurant Named Among 'Best Spanish Food In America' DANBURY, Conn. -- Guess what folks? Ibiza in Danbury ranks among the best Spanish food in America, at least according to food critic John Mariani. Mariani, the publisher of Mariani's Virtual Gourmet, is quoted in the Huffington Post as saying the eatery, owned by Ignacio Blanco, is a trailblazer in America for modern Spanish cuisine, Ibiza has been in Danbury since 2013 and features a host of tapas that are under $10. Go HERE for the full report.

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/17/2017

Lifestyle

Sangria, Anyone? Here's Where You Can Fill Your Cup In Bergen County BERGEN COUNTY, N.J.-- 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. Blue Moon Mexican Café, Englewood, Woodcliff Lake, Wyckoff: Imbibe in homemade red and white sangria amidst a fiesta-like ambiance. Best time to come? Sangria Sundays where diners can enjoy sangria pitchers for $14.95 from noon to 4 p.m. Bonef…

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/17/2017

Business

Pearl River Stylist Credits Salon's Success To 'Fringe' & Fun ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Customer Service is key to keeping Fringe Salon in business 13 years and counting. Owner Kathleen O'Neill, a Pearl River, N.Y. resident, also credits the fact that she and her business partner, Therese Liguori of North Haledon, N.J. are constantly introducing new services at their Woodcliff Lake salon. "Loving what we do and working well together as a team also helps," she said. That, plus the fact that the two, who've been in the beauty industry for 30 years, try not to take themselves too seriously. "We have a lot of fun at our salon and our clients…

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/16/2017

Neighbors

Rigs To Records: Hasbrouck Heights EMT Turned Cop Opens Law Firm HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. -- A former EMT turned cop has opened a law practice in Hasbrouck Heights. John Barone, who grew up North Arlington, said his life experiences -- both good and bad-- are what led him on the path to becoming a lawyer. "From an early age, I knew that helping people was my life's calling, and while all three careers are vastly different, they all have the same aspect of helping people when they are at their worst," he said. The true catalyst for becoming a lawyer, however, occurred in 2008 after a lay off -- and feeling angry with himself for not having fin…

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/16/2017

Business

Are You Composting Fairfield County? Ridgefield Couple Makes It Do-Able RIDGEFIELD, Conn. – Nick and Erica Skeadas are on a mission to make composting mainstream. The goal of Curbside Compost, their one-year-old Ridgefield company, is to support the community and the environment by increasing recycling in Fairfield County and providing everyone an opportunity to compost. Among the couple's biggest gains: buy-in from the businesses at the Marketplace at Copps Hill, specifically 109 Cheese & Wine and Swoon Gluten Free Bakery. "By simply separating food waste they can now compost rather than rely solely on traditional garbage disposal," said Nick. …

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/16/2017

Lifestyle

Here's The Inside Scoop On Back To School Shopping At Woodbury Commons CENTRAL VALLEY, N.Y. — It’s that time of the year again: Summer is coming to an end, and students and parents are gearing up for back-to-school shopping for the next school year. Thanks to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, shopping is easier. The retail giant has released an “Insider’s Guide” on how to make the best of back-to-school shopping. Among the guide's suggestions: To avoid the rush, the best time to shop is in the morning or evening. Woodbury Common is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. There is plenty of parking at Woodbury Common; it has 6,700 parking spots. But if you don’t im…

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/16/2017

Business

Woodcliff Lake Salon Is All About 'Fringe' & Fun WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. -- Customer Service is key to keeping Woodcliff Lake's Fringe Salon in business 13 years and counting. Owner Kathleen O'Neill, a Pearl River, N.Y. resident, also credits the fact that she and her business partner, Therese Liguori of North Haledon are constantly introducing new services to their valued clients. "Loving what we do and working well together as a team also helps," she said. That, plus the fact that the two, who've been in the beauty industry for 30 years, try not to take themselves too seriously. "We have a lot of fun at our salon and our cli…

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/15/2017

Events

Community Vigil For Charlottesville Set For Wednesday In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Jewish Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan and Darien is convening a community vigil to stand against the hatred and violence demonstrated in Charlottesville, Va. The rally is set for 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.16, at the Stamford Government Center at 888 Washington Blvd. The vigil will be held in partnership with the Interfaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut. The groups released a statement saying "the messages of anti-Semitism, racism, and xenophobia combined with violence strike at our community as …

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/15/2017

Events

Karenna Gore, Nancy Vann To Lead Panel At Jacob Burns In Pleasantville WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Nancy Vann, candidate for Westchester County Legislature District 1 and President of Safe Energy Rights Group, will lead a panel of environmental speakers following the screening of Al Gore’s latest film on climate change on Wednesday, Aug. 16. “An Inconvenient Sequel,” the follow-up to the Academy Award winning film “An Inconvenient Truth," will be held at 7:15 p.m. with the panel at 9 pm at the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. The panel “Environmental Activism in Elections in the Age of Trump” also features Karenna Gore, Director of the Center for Earth…

by Jeanne Muchnick

08/15/2017

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