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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
Final Four: Mamaroneck Singer Competes On Fox Show Final Four: Mamaroneck Singer Competes On Fox Show
Final Four: Mamaroneck Singer Competes On Fox Show Singer Cheyenne Elliott is one step closer to achieving her dream. The 23-year-old singer, who grew up in Mamaroneck, secured a seat on "The Four: Battle for Stardom" Thursday, Jan. 12  and will be performing again Thursday, Jan. 18. The show airs at 8 p.m. on Fox.  Elliott, who graduated from Mamaroneck High School (MHS), has entertainment in her blood. She's the granddaughter of the legendary Dionne Warwick and cousin to Whitney Houston. Warwick, in fact, came to support her during her first appearance on the show. "The Four," for those who haven't seen it, is a new …

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Lifestyle
Yonkers Sees Its Share Of Stars With 'The Irishman,' 'Ben Is Back' Yonkers Sees Its Share Of Stars With 'The Irishman,' 'Ben Is Back'
Yonkers Sees Its Share Of Stars With 'The Irishman,' 'Ben Is Back' Westchester is turning into celebrity heaven. According to On Location Vacations, Julia Roberts continues to film "Ben Is Back" in town, around Lake Avenue and Nepperhan Avenue in Yonkers, on Monday, Jan. 8. She was also there last week, as reported earlier. Also last week: legendary actor Robert DeNiro was at Yonkers' City Hall filming "The Irishman," a Martin Scorsese film. The movie, due for release later this year, also stars Al Pacino, Joe Pesci and Bobby Cannavale, is about a mob hitman who supposedly was involved in the death of Jimmy Hoffa. Previous Daily Voice …

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Events
Fair Lawn Restaurant Week Begins Jan. 28 Fair Lawn Restaurant Week Begins Jan. 28
Fair Lawn Restaurant Week Begins Jan. 28 FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- Benny's Luncheonette, Sage Restaurant, Dutch House Tavern, Two Guys Pizza and Railroad Tavern are among the eateries participating in Fair Lawn's third annual Restaurant Week. The event goes from Sunday, Jan. 28 to Thursday, Feb 1.

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Business
Stew Leonard's Named 'Best Grocery Store In Connecticut' Stew Leonard's Named 'Best Grocery Store In Connecticut'
Stew Leonard's Named 'Best Grocery Store In Connecticut' NORWALK, Conn. -- Stew Leonard's, with locations in Norwalk and Danbury, is the top grocery store in Connecticut, at least according to The Daily Meal which recently released its list of best grocery stores in every state.  Stew’s is valued for its serious commitment to customer loyalty and the in-store experience as well as for the quality and variety of products offered, reads the report. Go HERE for the full story. 

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Business
6-Year-Old Dobbs Ferry Eatery Is Sold To New Owners 6-Year-Old Dobbs Ferry Eatery Is Sold To New Owners
6-Year-Old Dobbs Ferry Eatery Is Sold To New Owners Matt Kay, the chef/owner of Cedar Street Grill in Dobbs Ferry has sold his six-and-a-half-year-old eatery, shutting its doors -- for now. The popular neighborhood restaurant, which as early as last June had tweaked and upgraded its menu, officially ended its run on Jan. 1 with a message on its answering machine thanking customers for their support.  The restaurant, in business since 2011, had been a family affair with Matt as chef, his brother Joe as manager and their mom, Cathy as hostess.   Matt took sole control of the business in 2016 and eventually changed the menu from comfort foods …

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Events
'Dream' Come True: Stamford Vocalist To Perform New Album In Norwalk 'Dream' Come True: Stamford Vocalist To Perform New Album In Norwalk
'Dream' Come True: Stamford Vocalist To Perform New Album In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn — Christina Connors, a Stamford vocalist with a thriving massage business, will be performing songs from her recently debuted album on Saturday, Jan. 13, at Unity of Norwalk at 3 Main St. at 7:30 p.m.  "Dream Bigger," which was recorded at Norwalk's Factory Underground Recording Studio, features the music of famed Broadway, TV and Disney composer David Friedman, himself a resident of Norwalk.  Friedman has composed songs for Diana Ross, Barry Manilow, Nancy Lamott, among others and composes the monthly music with Kathy Lee Gifford for the "Today" show segme…

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News
Kings Food Markets Named 'Best Grocery Store In New Jersey' Kings Food Markets Named 'Best Grocery Store In New Jersey'
Kings Food Markets Named 'Best Grocery Store In New Jersey' BERGEN COUNTY, N.J.-- Kings Food Markets the top grocery store in The Garden State, at least according to The Daily Meal which recently released its list of best grocery stores in every state.  The New Jersey-founded chain, with locations in Cresskill, Hillsdale, Ridgewood and more, is known for its local farm produce, fine meats and cheeses, and prepared foods Go HERE for the full story. 

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Business
Milk In Aisle Three: ACME Markets Starts Yonkers Remodel Milk In Aisle Three: ACME Markets Starts Yonkers Remodel
Milk In Aisle Three: Acme Markets Starts Yonkers Remodel Look for a remodeled ACME Market in Yonkers. The grocery store, at 660 McLean Ave., closed Thursday, Jan. 4, with plans to open by the end of February.  “From our product selection to the design and layout of the store, our goal is to tailor this store for our neighbors in Yonkers," said ACME President Jim Perkin. "We’ll create a fresh, new feel to the shopping experience with greater selections, convenience, and variety." The newly renovated store will include the following: A full-service Butcher Block featuring fresh cut meats prepared daily by on-site butchers and a fu…

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News
Long-Awaited Harrison Wegmans Inches Closer To Reality With Signed Deal Long-Awaited Harrison Wegmans Inches Closer To Reality With Signed Deal
Long-Awaited Harrison Wegmans Inches Closer To Reality With Signed Deal Wegmans, the popular grocery chain known for its massive stores and food courts, is closer to opening in Harrison thanks to recent negotiations between Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) and the family-owned grocer. NKF represented the buyer and the seller, successfully negotiating the sale of a 20-acre parcel at 106-110 Corporate Park Drive in Harrison. The property was sold by Normandy Real Estate Partners to Wegmans Food Markets in a deal that closed Thursday, Jan. 4. Wegmans is expected to begin initial site work in late spring or early summer.  With 95 stores along the East Coast, 46 of which…

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Lifestyle
Pleasantville Mom Is Living 'The Sweet Life' Pleasantville Mom Is Living 'The Sweet Life'
Pleasantville Mom Is Living 'The Sweet Life' Turning 40 meant "now or never" for Ashley Daly. The Pleasantville mom of two admits she loved her career as the Senior Vice President of Global Marketing for Experian but that it was hard to find a good work/life balance.  "I was leaving the house before seven and coming home after nine, when I wasn’t traveling," she said. "It was tough on me but much harder on my family." Which is why, when she hit her big birthday milestone, she figured she could either continue to market the dreams of others or step up and market her own.  She chose the latter. Two years…

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