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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. 

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Port Chester Native Daniel M. Bochicchio Was Golfer, Bowler, Radio Host, Successful Sales Rep Port Chester Native Daniel M. Bochicchio Was Golfer, Bowler, Radio Host, Successful Sales Rep
Port Chester Native Daniel M. Bochicchio Was Golfer, Bowler, Radio Host, Successful Sales Rep Daniel M. Bochicchio Jr., 64, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away July 11, 2023 at his home. He was born October 24, 1958 in Port Chester to Daniel Sr. and Sue Bochicchio. Daniel was retired from General Foods, Phillip Morris, and Kraft after 30 years, having worked his way up from the mail room to the National Sales Representative.  He enjoyed golfing, bowling, dancing, and gambling, and hosting his radio show with his friends, “Old School Throwbacks” that broadcast on WLCB 101.5. Daniel is survived by his wife of 40 years, Janina Bochicchio; his children Serena (Kevin) Skakel,…

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St. John's Riverside Hospital Provides A Revolutionary Approach To Pain Management St. John's Riverside Hospital Provides A Revolutionary Approach To Pain Management
St. John's Riverside Hospital Provides A Revolutionary Approach To Pain Management Do you come home from work with a sore back? Are you stiff after a long drive in your car? Does walking up or down stairs have you seeing stars from the pain in your joints? If you suffer from chronic pain and do not want to be a surgical candidate, St. John’s Medical Group has opened a new Interventional Spine & Pain Management Center at 1022 North Broadway in Yonkers. “We are not an alternative to surgery, or against surgery. Interventional Pain Management is a part of the continuum of care used before patients have surgery and in many instances after surgery. It is a multidisciplina…

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These Siblings Are Bringing South Korea’s No. 1 Bakery To Loudoun County These Siblings Are Bringing South Korea’s No. 1 Bakery To Loudoun County
These Siblings Are Bringing South Korea’s No. 1 Bakery To Loudoun County If you haven’t heard of Paris Baguette yet, you will soon — especially if Joe, Andrew, and Yulia Kook have anything to say about it. The Kooks are the owners of the first Paris Baguette in Loudoun County, which is slated to open in Brambleton this fall. Enjoy a sweet rice donut! You'll find 139 fresh-baked items to choose from at Paris Baguette.Paris Baguette Joe, a former Starbucks barista and personal trainer, and Yulia, a former IT professional, along with brother Andrew were looking for a business opportunity they could do together. “I love food,” said Joe, “and have been looking f…

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South Salem's Werner Strobel, 88, Loved Landscaping, Golf, And Flying His Cesna South Salem's Werner Strobel, 88, Loved Landscaping, Golf, And Flying His Cesna
South Salem's Werner Strobel, 88, Loved Landscaping, Golf, And Flying His Cesna Werner Alois Strobel, 88 years old of South Salem, passed  away on Wednesday June 14, 2023 in the loving presence of his wife and daughter.  A celebration of life will be held at North Salem Golf Club on July 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone who would like to tell a story about Werner is more than welcome to attend.  Werner was born in Mannheim, Germany on November 30, 1934 to Joseph and Erna Strobel. He attended carpentry school where he was awarded accomplished master carpentry degrees. He moved to the United States when he was 21 years old and started his own prospero…

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CP Unlimited Uses Innovative Ideas To Maintain Staff From Near And Far CP Unlimited Uses Innovative Ideas To Maintain Staff From Near And Far
CP Unlimited Uses Innovative Ideas To Maintain Staff From Near And Far In recent years, staffing shortages across the Hudson Valley—and specifically amongst the wide field of service providers to vulnerable populations—have created an environment where there simply aren’t enough people to fill all of the necessary positions. A person who requires 24-hour care, for instance, will need three people working in eight-hour shifts to cover their day. If one of those three caretakers does not show, the ripple extends outwards to many others. That’s why for an agency like Constructive Partnerships (CP) Unlimited that cares for many dozens of people with intellectual …

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With 1,152 Avocados A Day, Guac Time Opens First CT Location With 1,152 Avocados A Day, Guac Time Opens First CT Location
With 1,152 Avocados A Day, Guac Time Opens First CT Location With a name like Guac Time, you’d expect the growing chain of restaurants would go through a lot of avocados. It does.  Up to 1,152 avocados a day are used at all six restaurants — including the latest (and first) in Connecticut in Norwalk.  That number will go up to 1,344 when the seventh Guac Time opens in Queens in the fall. Five of the six current eateries are either in New York City or on Long Island. Guac Time is the brainchild of a Stratford couple, Harmeet and Subodh Marwaha, and their two New York-based partners Akash Marwaha and Manny Singh. View this post …

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Hearing Loss Issues? Hearing Loss Issues?
Hearing Loss Issues? St. John’s Riverside Hospital is hosting a webinar on hearing loss, “What to Know About Hearing Loss,” on June 14th at 11a.m. It features Michael Tom, MD and Chief of Otolarynology. This is your chance to learn about new remedies and procedures to help mitigate the effects for hearing loss. RSVP today here if you are interested in joining.

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Dream Come True For Dad Opening His First-Ever Tattoo Parlor In Leesburg Dream Come True For Dad Opening His First-Ever Tattoo Parlor In Leesburg
Dream Come True For Dad Opening His First-Ever Tattoo Parlor In Leesburg Robert Kinzel always knew he wanted to be an artist. For over 20 years he has been living his dream with skin as his canvas. The Manassas dad and Brooklyn, NY native who has called Virginia home for the past 10 years has reached yet another goal: Opening his own tattoo shop. Kinzel, an award-winning tattoo artist, owns and operates R&B Tattooing and Dominion Body Piercing on N. King Street (in an historic building going back to 1830) in Leesburg.  Kinzel says he couldn't have done it without his 9-year-old daughter, who helped him set up his new business every day after school. An of…

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Summer Sun Safety Summer Sun Safety
Summer Sun Safety Summer is here, and it’s time to head to the beach, gear up for sports, and enjoy the outdoors!  At this time of year, it’s more important than ever to remember to keep these sun safety tips in mind. Care for Your Skin Overexposure to the sun can result in health complications, including skin cancer. Remember these sun safety tips as you and your family spend time outside this summer: Take extra precaution between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun is at its strongest. Apply sunscreen liberally and evenly over all exposed areas of your body. Look for sunscreens that provide an SP…

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Ford Winter, Former Mamaroneck HS Swimming & Diving Coach, 85 Ford Winter, Former Mamaroneck HS Swimming & Diving Coach, 85
Ford Winter, Former Mamaroneck HS Swimming & Diving Coach, 85 Ford Winter was born on June 26, 1937 and passed away on November 18, 2022.  He taught physical education and coached swimming and diving in the Mamaroneck Public Schools. Ford was particularly successful with his coaching of MHS divers, developing them into champions.  In retirement from the Hommocks Middle School, Ford began to entertain on stage and in cabaret. He also began composing songs. Ford and his wife Neva moved to North Carolina, where he did miss his tugboat, the Richard B. Owen, and the Long Island Sound. Ford’s beloved …

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