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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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District 96 Taps Into Craft Beer (And Political Humor) In New City District 96 Taps Into Craft Beer (And Political Humor) In New City
District 96 Taps Into Craft Beer (And Political Humor) In New City NEW CITY, N.Y.-- "We're open." Such are the words on the Facebook page of District 96 Beer Factory which opened July 10 in New City. The new brewery offers 10 to 12 beers on tap with a wide variety of options -- think German style Kolsch, Belgian blonde, Witbier, Pale Ales, IPA's, Double IPA's, Porters, Cask and seasonal brews. Among the choices: American-isch, Sexual Relations, Silent Majority, The Wit House, and Dark Money. (More about those in a minute.) John Potenza said after building a great craft beer following of rotating drafts at the Burger Loft, his restaurant next doo…

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Lifestyle
Wyckoff Psychic Foresees Discounts On Readings Wyckoff Psychic Foresees Discounts On Readings
Wyckoff Psychic Foresees Discounts On Readings WYCKOFF, N.J. -- Cindy Muni always knew she had psychic abilities -- she "saw" things as a child and had premonitions that came true. But the thought of tapping into those talents as a career was something that never crossed her mind. Until post college when, after years working as a graphic designer, and later as a business owner in Chicago who repped illustrators, photographers, and retouchers, she realized, though she was at the top of her game professionally, she wasn't happy. What she really wanted to do was help people. And so, she followed her boyfriend (now husband) to Wy…

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Business
Making An Impact: New Gym Opens In Norwood Making An Impact: New Gym Opens In Norwood
Making An Impact: New Gym Opens In Norwood NORWOOD, N.J. --  A lot is packed into the 40,000-square-foot Impact Fitness in Norwood. The new facility, designed to cater to all of your fitness needs, opened last  month. Expect more than 30 state-of-the-art pieces of cardio equipment, a full Spin Program featuring Spivi, an industry-leading virtual ride spinning program, mixed martial arts classes, an AWA Strength and Conditioning wrestling programming and sauna room, and a 2,000 square-foot boxing area. And that's just the half of its. Guests will also find a junior basketball court with party rentals and seating area, a Styku 3D bod…

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Lifestyle
USA's 'The Sinner,' With Jessical Biel, Features Scenes From Haverstraw USA's 'The Sinner,' With Jessical Biel, Features Scenes From Haverstraw
USA's 'The Sinner,' With Jessical Biel, Features Scenes From Haverstraw Anyone seen Jessica Biel? Or her film crew? According to lohud.com, folks saw the crew for her new USA drama, "The Sinner" being filmed along Division Street earlier this week. The show debuts on the USA Network Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 10 p.m.  The eight-episode limited series also stars Bill Pullman. The show follows a young mother (Biel) who commits a violent crime while on vacation at Ulster County's Lake Minnewaska with her husband (Pullman) and young son. Got a film tip? A celeb sighting? Email jmuchnick@dailyvoice.com.

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A 'Cool' New Dessert Place Opens In Stamford A 'Cool' New Dessert Place Opens In Stamford
A 'Cool' New Dessert Place Opens In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- How does "Oh No Cookie Dough" sound about now? It's cookie dough Ice cream filled with hot fudge, wrapped in pound cake, fried then topped with powdered sugar, whipped cream and cookie dough. Or "Rise of The Nutella"? That one is chocolate chip ice cream filled with nutella spread, wrapped in pound cake, fried then topped with hot fudge, powdered sugar, whip cream and more nutella spread. It's all part of the decadent options at Drop & Fry at Cummings Beach in Stamford, a new business created by childhood friends Irving Diaz and Mario Forte. The t…

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Events
Come Hungry For 'Foodie Fridays' At Yonkers' Cross County Shopping Center Come Hungry For 'Foodie Fridays' At Yonkers' Cross County Shopping Center
Come Hungry For 'Foodie Fridays' At Yonkers' Cross County Shopping Center YONKERS, N.Y. -- Some of Westchester's most popular food trucks will be at "Foodie Friday's," a new food truck and music fest being held at Cross County Shopping Center in Yonkers. The event kicks off its three-week series Friday, Aug. 4 and features Empanada Mania, Walter’s Hot Dogs, and Abeetz Mobile Wood Fired Pizza among others. There will also be live entertainment by the popular reggae band Royal KhaoZ The festival goes from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will be held at 8000 Mall Walk (junction of NY State Thruway and Cross County Parkway). Food trucks will be located through…

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Neighbors
Looking For New Job? Ridgefield Park 'Marketing Chick' Can Help Looking For New Job? Ridgefield Park 'Marketing Chick' Can Help
Looking For New Job? Ridgefield Park 'Marketing Chick' Can Help RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. -- Finding another job isn’t easy, but it shouldn’t be a full-time job. At least according to NJ Marketing Chick & Career Coach Joyce Essig-Bachtler. Essig-Bachtler, who has a 12-year-long career in public relations and marketing, said she's seen it all during her tenure working for mid-size agencies, corporate offices, and startups. In many of the roles she's held, she's had to review resumes, interview people, and write bios about company execs. Which is why, when she started helping friends with their resumes on the side, she soon found a booming business. &quo…

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Business
'Casual Comfort Cuisine' Comes To Bethel 'Casual Comfort Cuisine' Comes To Bethel
'Casual Comfort Cuisine' Comes To Bethel BETHEL, Conn. -- J. Lawrence Downtown is open as of Tuesday, Aug. 1. The new restaurant, in the historic opera house building, bills itself on its website as a place where friends, family, and community come together in a relaxed, casual atmosphere that's a stylish mix of rustic New England charm and modern, suburban chic. Menu options include everything from braised pork belly to lobster rolls, lemonade chicken, short rib grilled cheese and other inventive options. There's also a host of beers such as Switchback Ale, Down East Cider, Two Roads and Allagash White on tap. The restaurant is …

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Lifestyle
Donut Crazy Serves Up New Kind Of Glazed Goodie In Shelton, Stratford Donut Crazy Serves Up New Kind Of Glazed Goodie In Shelton, Stratford
Donut Crazy Serves Up New Kind Of Glazed Goodie In Shelton, Stratford SHELTON, Conn. -- A new kind of "crazy" has come to Fairfield County: Donut Crazy's new Donut-Go-Crazy-Monte-Crisco. The new concoction has a glazed bottom with ham turkey and Swiss cheese, and a glazed top with raspberry preserves and some powdered sugar. It's available at the Shelton and Stratford locations only starting Tuesday, Aug. 1. Go to www.donutcrazyct.com for more details.

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Songs For Seeds Expands To Armonk Songs For Seeds Expands To Armonk
Songs For Seeds Expands To Armonk Songs for Seeds, the award-winning music program for children six and under, is coming to Armonk this fall. The business, named Best Children’s Music Program by Westchester Magazine, Best Music Class by New York Magazine, and Most Magical Music Class by Red Tricycle, already has locations in Scarsdale and Rye Brook. The 45-minute classes feature a three-piece live band of teacher/musicians. Each week the children experience music, instruments and language from a different culture. Magnetic art murals are created by the children during the sing-along of well-known nursery rhymes, magic trick…

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