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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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Neighbors

Greenwich Sailor Checks Off His Bucket List & Heads For High Seas GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich resident Benoit Ansart is about to fulfill one of his longtime bucket list items by sailing around the world. The trip, part of the Clipper Race, one of yachting's most unique global challenges, leaves Aug. 20 from Liverpool England. The first leg goes to Uruguay before continuing on a record breaking 40,000 nautical mile race which pits 12 70-foot ocean racing yachts against each other. Ansart will be with a crew of 20 including a professional skipper. The race is divided into eight legs with 13 individual races going from Liverpool, Uruguay, South Africa, Aus…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/25/2017

Lifestyle

Hot Summer For Movies: Films Being Produced In Mamaroneck, White Plains WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- It's been a hot summer for filming in Westchester with "The Papers," the Tom Hanks/Meryl Streep/Steven Spielberg production shot around White Plains, Mamaroneck, and New Rochelle. On Location Vacations reports more filming on Monday, July 24 at 55 Church Street in White Plains. Meanwhile, Amazon's "Sneaky Pete," starring Giovanni Ribisi is filming along Cortlandt and Rockland Avenues in Mamaroneck. The show was renewed in January for its second season. And in Harrison, at Willow Ridge Country Club, "Red Oaks," a comedy web TV series…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/25/2017

Business

Come Hungry: Darien's Blue Wave Taco Plans Free Tacos On Wednesday DARIEN, Conn. -- Wednesday's prognosis is mad tastiness, followed by the uncontrollable urge to repeatedly circle the block and hit the drive thru again -- and again. Such is the promise of Blue Wave Taco in Darien, which is showing its love for its followers with free chicken tacos on Wednesday, July 26 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (one per person per car). The restaurant is also going to give someone a free taco every day for a year beginning on opening day which is slated for mid-August. Stay tuned via the hut's Facebook page HERE. Blue Wave Taco is at 205 Boston Post Rd., 203-302-7023.

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/25/2017

Lifestyle

Helping Children Grieve Is Mission Of New Book By Easton Native EASTON, Conn. -- Recovering from a tragedy is never easy, but writing -- and talking about it -- helps. Nancy Sharp knows first hand. Her powerful memoir, "Both Sides Now: A True Story of Love, Loss, and Bold Living" (Books & Books Press, 2014), was the recipient of eight literary honors including Books For A Better Life and the Colorado Book Award. Now, the Easton native has written a children's book, "Because the Sky is Everywhere" (Eleven Eleven Press, 2017), inspired by her twins, who were two and a half years old when their father, Brett Zickerman, who was bor…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/25/2017

Lifestyle

Growing Up In Greenwich Helped Lead To Success, Says Lyft President COS COB, Conn. --John Zimmer, president of Lyft, credits his drive for success to growing up in Greenwich. At least that's what he said in a New York Times article, published Sunday, July 23. In the "Corner Office" story, Zimmer said growing up in "the environment of Greenwich" -- he's from Cos Cob -- led to a certain kind of perfectionism. "My parents didn’t put a ton of pressure on me, but Greenwich defined success in a certain way, which is material and monetary," he said in the article. "I’m now completely over that materialism and, in many ways, I …

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/25/2017

Lifestyle

Does Scoops N' More Have Putnam County's DVlicious Best Ice Cream? PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Last days to place your opinion on Putnam's best ice cream. So far, Scoops N' More in Carmel is in the lead -- but anything can change. You have until 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 and can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Read below for a recap of each finalist: Ice Cream Studio 105, Carmel Moo Moo’s, Cold Spring Red Rooster, Brewster Scoops N' More, Carmel

by Daily Voice

07/25/2017

Neighbors

Haledon Entrepreneur Has Faith In New Muslim Toy HALEDON, N.J. -- After seeing other faith based storybook and toy products such as "Mensch on a Bench" for the Jewish faith and "Elf on the Shelf" for Christians, Danny Shakoj, a Circassion Muslim, decided to create something of his own. The result, which debuted this month, is "Adventures of Imam Adam," a storybook and plush toy that introduces the Five Pillars of Islam to kids ages three and up. The self-published book -- Shakoj's first -- is something the entrepreneur hopes will teach children -- in an interactive way -- about their faith. The story leads ch…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/25/2017

News

Ramapo College In Mahwah Named Among Best In State MAHWAH, N.J. -- Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah has been ranked in the top five of the best four-year colleges in the state by Schools.com. Also on the list: Rutgers University (rated number one), New Jersey University, New Jersey Institute of Technology and Rutgers University. The colleges were thoroughly evaluated against 13 different criteria by Schools.com, according to a press release. Each school was scored on a 100-point scale using the most recent data available from government sources and based on metrics such as tuition and fees, number of degrees and certificates offered,…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/24/2017

Lifestyle

Drink In The Wonders Of Westchester On #NationalTequilaDay WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Grab a lime and some salt. Monday, July 24 is National Tequila Day, which means it's fiesta time. We've listed a few spots to start your celebration but are happy to hear your suggestions in our Comments or on Facebook. bartaco, Port Chester Tequilas and tacos are hallmarks of many a meal here, with lots of varieties to choose from. Test the tequila waters with a flight of three or opt for a classic margarita made with Libelula Joven tequila, Combier liqueur d'orange, agave syrup and lime juice. Blue Moon, Bronxville: Go blue with The Blue Moonarita (lunazul bl…

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/24/2017

Lifestyle

Drink In The Wonders Of Bergen County On #NationalTequilaDay BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Grab the lime and some salt. Monday, July 24 is National Tequila Day, which means it's fiesta time. We've listed a few spots to start your celebration but are happy to hear your suggestions in our Comments or on Facebook. Blue Moon, Englewood, Woodcliff Lake, Wyckoff: The Blue Moonarita is the specialty here (lunazul blanco, patron citronge and blue curacao) as is the Cadillac Margarita (lunazul blanco, patron citronage and gran gala), Pomerita (lunazul blanco, pomegranate juice, fresh lime juice and agave nectar) and Bamm Bamm (Blue Moon's very barrel aged patron …

by Jeanne Muchnick

07/24/2017

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