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Vira Mamchur Schwartz

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vschwartz@dailyvoice.com

Vira Mamchur Schwartz is the quintessential jack-of-all-trades... and master of a few of them. Vira’s editorial career started in technology publishing, writing and editing at the Ziff-Davis publication Computer Shopper. Later she served as Managing Editor at CD-ROM World and then Internet World, before moving to freelance writing.

Her articles have appeared in the New York Times, L.A. Times, Folio, Portable Computing, Internet Shopper and other websites and magazines that no longer exist. She ghost-wrote and designed an award-winning diet and fitness book for a popular fitness personality and, currently, loves to tell stories about people and animals. 

Vira Mamchur Schwartz's Contributions

Obituaries
Chappaqua's Ronald Tumpowsky, 49, Founded NYC-Based Monolith Marketing Chappaqua's Ronald Tumpowsky, 49, Founded NYC-Based Monolith Marketing
Chappaqua's Ronald Tumpowsky, 49, Founded Nyc-based Monolith Marketing Ronald Seth Tumpowsky, beloved husband, father, and friend, died at the age of 49 on Friday, July 19, 2024.  He is survived by his wife Jennifer Powell Tumpowsky and two sons, Robert Henry Tumpowsky and Harrison Powell Tumpowsky of Chappaqua, his brother Paul Adam Tumpowsky of New York City, and his father Roy Stuart Tumpowsky of Delray Beach, FL. Ron was born and raised in Rye Brook, NY and completed a Bachelor of Arts and Economics from Colgate University. A natural athlete and teammate, Ron competed at an elite level in both basketball and soccer throughout high school, and was a go…

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Obituaries
Formerly of Hackensack, Mike Scherman, Was A Loyal Friend & Animal Lover Formerly of Hackensack, Mike Scherman, Was A Loyal Friend & Animal Lover
Formerly of Hackensack, Mike Scherman, Was A Loyal Friend & Animal Lover Michael “Mike” E. Scherman, 61, of Naperville, IL, formerly of Hackensack,  passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at his home.  He was born January 19, 1963, in Miami Beach, FL, the son of Irwin and Natalie (Drucker) Scherman.  Mike is remembered as a loyal friend, a connector of people, an animal lover, an avid photographer, and a practical joker, often making fun of himself to get a laugh.  Before moving to New Jersey 20+ years ago, Mike volunteered every weekend at the Valley of the Kings Animal Sanctuary, which is a rescue and refuge of abused, abandoned, injured, an…

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Obituaries
Former Bronxville Resident Susan Miller, 97, Was Kindness Personified Former Bronxville Resident Susan Miller, 97, Was Kindness Personified
Former Bronxville Resident Susan Miller, 97, Was Kindness Personified Susan Williams Miller, of Wake Robin VT, died as light came up, Monday, June 17, 2024.  She was 97 years old.  Hers would be described by the Chinese as a happy death; a deserved transition after a life of grace. She was with family and caring staff.  The family invites you to view pictures, full obituary, and to share your pictures and memories by visiting A.W. Rich Funeral Home. 

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Events
Ossining River Jam: Music, Food & Fun By Waterfront Fridays This Summer Ossining River Jam: Music, Food & Fun By Waterfront Fridays This Summer
Ossining River Jam: Music, Food & Fun By Waterfront Fridays This Summer The annual Ossining Riverjam Summer Concert Series kicked off with a bang on Wednesday, July 3, marking a successful start to another summer filled with music, food, drinks, and fun on the Ossining waterfront.  Residents and visitors alike gathered at the Louis Engel Waterfront Park to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, lively performances, and stunning fireworks display—setting the stage for more exciting Friday nights ahead, all summer long. The spirit of partnership between the Town of Ossining, the Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce, and Ossining’s community of local businesses sh…

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Politics
Taxes, Zoning, Transportation Top Issues For Incumbent State Sen. Ryan Fazio Taxes, Zoning, Transportation Top Issues For Incumbent State Sen. Ryan Fazio
Taxes, Zoning, Transportation Top Issues For Incumbent State Sen. Ryan Fazio Born and raised in Greenwich, District 36 (Greenwich, North Stamford, and portions of Stamford, New Canaan, and Newfield-Westover-Turn of River) State Sen. Ryan Fazio still calls the town home.  First elected to the Greenwich Representative Town Meeting, the investment advisor has also spent years volunteering for Greenwich United Way and Meals on Wheels. In 2021, Fazio first came to the senate after winning a special election upon the sudden resignation of Sen. Alex Kasser (D). In 2022, by a very slight margin, he beat his democratic opponent to retain his senate seat in the general e…

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Politics
Race For State Senate Seat Marks First Political Run For Ex-Lamont Aide Nick Simmons Race For State Senate Seat Marks First Political Run For Ex-Lamont Aide Nick Simmons
Race For State Senate Seat Marks First Political Run For Ex-Lamont Aide Nick Simmons This may be Nick Simmons' first political race, but he is not a newcomer to politics.  The State Senate District 36 candidate, brother to Stamford Mayor Carolyn Simmons, was born and raised in Greenwich and now calls Stamford home.  The district comprises Greenwich, North Stamford, and portions of Stamford, New Canaan, and Newfield-Westover-Turn of River. He left a brief career on Wall Street to teach middle school math in Harlem.  Within a few years, at 26, Simmons became one of the youngest acting school principals in New York.  Later, he went on to serve in Gov. Ne…

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Obituaries
Nancy Lee (Oslund) Angelini, 83, of Ossining Nancy Lee (Oslund) Angelini, 83, of Ossining
Nancy Lee (Oslund) Angelini, 83, of Ossining Nancy Lee (Oslund) Angelini, 83, passed away on June 1, 2024. Nancy was born on September 19, 1940 and was a longtime resident of Ossining.  Predeceased by her husband Frank Angelini, she is survived by her daughter Lori Ward; three grandchildren, Francesco, John, and Madison; and sister Ginny McDowell (Jim).  Nancy was formerly employed at the Ossining Union Free School District. She had a lifetime passion for golf and you could often find her playing or watching the sport.  A graveside memorial will be held Saturday, June 8, at Sleepy Hol…

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Obituaries
Beloved Stratford Doctor David M. Jutkowitz, 75 Beloved Stratford Doctor David M. Jutkowitz, 75
Beloved Stratford Doctor David M. Jutkowitz, 75 Dr. David M. Jutkowitz, MD, Family Practitioner in Stratford passed away on Oct. 30, 2023 surrounded by his family.  He was a beloved doctor to many patients and will be missed by his family, patients and community. Dr. Jutkowitz’s medical office closed on Oct. 30, 2023.

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News
Take Action To Save Local News In Connecticut Take Action To Save Local News In Connecticut
Take Action To Save Local News In Connecticut As in the rest of the country, Connecticut-based news companies are facing difficult times as ad revenues (the typical source of income) fall. Local, ethnic and community news organizations find themselves competing with regional and national media conglomerates—which may not put their newsroom focus on local happenings—for advertising revenue. And with the loss of advertising dollars in an unbalanced industry, Connecticut news organizations are forced to close offices, decrease the scope of their reporting, and lose staff. An Act Concerning the Purchase of Print and Digital Advertising by t…

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News
Daily Voice Expands In Litchfield County Daily Voice Expands In Litchfield County
Daily Voice Expands In Litchfield County Can there be too much of a good thing? Not if it’s local news from Daily Voice! Daily Voice is expanding its reach in our—and your—home state of Connecticut. While local newspapers and online sites are closing their doors and leaving areas of the Nutmeg State without a local news outlet, we’re going from 1 Litchfield County site to 11, covering individual towns in the county starting later in April. “News deserts” (places without any local newspaper, even a weekly) surround more than a fifth of U.S. citizens, but Daily Voice is here to pick up the slack. Later this April, Daily Voice w…

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