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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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Greenwich, CT

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Got Any Jokes Up Your Sleeve, Greenwich? It's April Fool's Day FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn.-- Is the joke on us in Fairfield County that we're still in winter's clutches? Today is April Fool's Day and, if you've got kids in the house, you may be tip-toeing around, knowing a joke is hidden in plain sight. Tell us your plans -- if you've got any -- in the comments section below.

by Daily Voice

04/01/2015

White Plains, NY

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White Plains Music Conservatory Of Westchester Turns 85 WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Jean Newton, executive director of the Music Conservatory of Westchester, likes to say the school is in the business of not only training tomorrow's performers, but more importantly, training tomorrow's audiences and supporters of the arts. Founded in 1929 by a group of musicians including the legendary cellist Pablo Casals, the nonprofit conservatory, celebrating its 85th birthday this year, is the largest music organization in the region, serving 2,500 students each year -- 800 who attend lessons and classes at the school’s White Plains campus and 1,700 who particip…

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/31/2015

Rivertowns, NY

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Joan Osborne To Perform At Purple Crayon In Hastings HASTINGS ON HUDSON, N.Y. -- Joan Osborne, an acclaimed multi-platinum recording artist and seven-time Grammy Award nominee, will be performing April 4 at The Purple Crayon. Opening for Osborne will be Lauren Shera, whose combination of folk-tinged, country-influenced music has been called a melodic blend of West Coast-meets-Middle America. Shera has opened for a host of notable acts, including Billy Bragg, Jason Mraz and Ray LaMontagne. She recently released a new album, "Gold and Rust" and is looking forward to her Westchester debut. "I am very excited to play Westchester for the fi…

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/31/2015

Mahopac, NY

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Putnam Valley Resident Thanks His Physician On National Doctor's Day PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Today is National Doctor's Day. Have you thanked your physician? Cole Caulfield, outcomes analyst at Putnam Hospital Center, sure has. The Putnam Valley resident has Dr. Paul Cathcart, a vascular surgeon on the medical staff at Putnam Hospital Center, to thank for saving his life. Several years ago, Caulfield went to the Emergency Department with complaints of chest pain and difficulty breathing. “Dr. Cathcart identified on an X-ray that I had a tension pneumothorax," he said. "My entire right lung had collapsed as well as most of my other lung. My organs were …

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/30/2015

Greenwich, CT

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Greenwich Yoga Store Expands To LA With More Stores Planned For 2015 GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich may have been the first location for YOGASMOGA, but it won't be the last. Already the store, known for its comfortable, colorful clothes with superior moisture-wicking properties and genuine ethos of yoga has expanded to the West Coast. This, after being open in Connecticut for only six months -- the Greenwich store opened last September. A store in Los Angeles quickly followed in November, and another five to seven locations are planned for across the country. The store is the brainchild of brother-sister duo Rishi and Tapasya Bali, who currently live i…

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/30/2015

Fairfield, CT

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'Ask Embarrassing Questions,' Fairfield Physician Says FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Remember the old adage "No question is ever stupid?" Well, take that to your doctor's office. So advises Dr. Strick J. Woods, a gastroenteroligist with Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County, who said dealing with "embarrassing questions" are a big part of his job. "As a gastroenterologist, I deal with private bodily functions, which is something people are reluctant to talk about," he said as part of an interview for National Doctor's Day on Monday. "More specifically, people are generally hesitant to discuss their bowel functions." That means discussin…

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/30/2015

Greenwich, CT

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Dining Out For Easter? Greenwich Offers Brunch, Dinner Options FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Easter is almost here, and if you're not up for cooking for your entire family (and then some), consider dining out. Many Fairfield County restaurants are offering a wide range of brunch and dinner options. A sampling follows: Delamar Artisan, Southport: A three course meal ($59 adult; $39 "young adult") is served from noon to 7 p.m. at Delamar Artisan and includes such delights as a special Easter salad, Scottish salmon, lobster cavatelli carbonara, and grilled local calamari. Reserve Now: 275 Old Post Road, 203-307-4222, www.artisansouthport.com. Bernard…

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/30/2015

Mt. Kisco, NY

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Mount Kisco Physician Weighs In On National Doctor's Day MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Today is National Doctor's Day, and so we went to Dr. Marla Koroly, chief medical officer at Northern Westchester Hospital, for her thoughts. Daily Voice: How do you define “high-quality medical care?" Dr. Koroly: Quality is defined as consistently adhering to evidence-based medical standards that are well-documented and proven in practice. New breakthroughs in medicine, technology and surgical approaches are happening at an incredible pace, so medical training must never end. An important part of my job is to ensure that before Northern Westchester Hospital adop…

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/30/2015

Scarsdale, NY

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Police Search For Suspect In Armed Robbery At Scarsdale Dry Cleaners SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Police are searching for an armed robber who held up Oxford Cleaners on Garth Road last night, according to News 12. The suspect showed his handgun and took roughly $300 in cash before fleeing, said the report. He is described as a Hispanic man in his 20s, about 5-feet-6 inches tall. The incident occurred just after 6:30 p.m. and no one was injured, afccording to News 12. Go here for the full story.

by Daily Voice

03/28/2015

Greenwich, CT

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Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol Wear Yellow For 'Bubble Boy' Seth Lane COS COB, Conn. -- "Go Seth" is the battle cry of the members of the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol, who participated in #WearYellowForSeth for the British toddler. Five-year-old Seth Lane, who has severe combined immunodeficiency disorder (SCID), meaning he has no immune system and lives in near isolation (aka a "bubble"), took the Internet by storm with his family's viral campaign asking people to wear his favorite color as a way to raise awareness for his disease. He is currently awaiting his second bone marrow transplant.

by Daily Voice

03/28/2015

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