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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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Business

Stamford Boutique Owner Gears Up For Launch Of New Fashion Website STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford resident Ellie Zieminski has always been a fashionista. A longtime boutique owner -- she owned Love Bella in Larchmont, N.Y. for 14 years, she decided to leave the brick and mortar world after a fire destroyed her store in November 2016. She's been busy with trunk shows around Westchester and lower Fairfield since then (as well as being mom to her 15-month-old son), but decided, after many years tied to a storefront, that it was time to try something different. The result? A new website featuring jewelry and accessories she is passionate about. Zieminski is pers…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/21/2017

News

Hillary Clinton Westchester Business Council Appearance Draws Record Crowd Westchester resident and 2016 Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton attracted a record crowd at The Business Council of Westchester’s (BCW) Annual Fall Dinner held Monday, Nov. 20 at The Hilton Westchester with overflow tables that spilled out into the hallway. The former first lady, secretary of state and U.S. senator from New York was at the Rye Brook hotel to receive the Westchester Global Leadership Laureate Award. She was greeted -- after a speech by BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon -- with a standing ovation, rousing applause, and even a "We love you Hillary" …

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/20/2017

Lifestyle

Westchester's DeCicco & Sons Puts Family First DeCicco & Sons is all about family. And that means their extended family of employees. Which is why, come Thanksgiving -- and Christmas -- they are closed. The owners know that might be bad for business -- folks inevitably forget the yams or need more milk -- but they put people over profit. “Our employees take such good care of our customers every day," said Chris DeCicco. "Closing the stores is a way for us to take care of them, and make sure that all our employees are off, at home, enjoying the holiday with their loved ones." Added Joe DeCicco Jr.: “The supermarket bu…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/20/2017

Lifestyle

Talking Turkey: Fairfield Chef Reveals Cooking Secrets For Thanksgiving FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Thanksgiving is almost here -- any idea what recipe you're going to use? We went to Chef Arturo Franco-Camacho of Fairfield's Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill for a twist on the traditional. His advice? If you buy a good-quality turkey, maybe even one that’s fresh and roast it right, it doesn’t need to go through the brining process. He, however, prefers a simple rubdown in seasoning butter the night before. This oven-roasted version is turned a couple of times during its baking process which helps distribute the juices throughout the meat. Set aside…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/20/2017

Lifestyle

For Westchester Chef, 'Happiness' Is Serving Free Meals On Thanksgiving ' No Thanksgiving plans? No worries. And no payment either. Bonnie Saran, the chef/owner of Little Drunken Chef is once again, as is her tradition, opening the doors to her Mount Kisco restaurant for those looking for camaraderie and a meal. Come Thanksgiving day, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. anyone who walks through the door will be treated to an early afternoon feast of turkey, mashed potatoes, Brussel sprouts, chicken tikka masala, ham, dinner rolls, mimosas, apple pie, rice pudding, and more. This is Saran's sixth year of offering a complimentary brunch which began with Little Kebab Station, …

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/20/2017

Lifestyle

Westchester Radio Personality Starts Podcast Series Watch this. Or rather, hear this. Talk Radio Personality and Entrepreneur Debbie Nigro of New Rochelle is now helping clients, brands, and personalities with podcasts. Among them: Manfredi Jewels in Greenwich, home to some of the rarest timepieces from around the world. Each of the eight episodes of her new series, "The Rare Watch Man" features in-depth interviews with Manfredi Jewels Owner Roberto Chiappelloni who provides insights on collecting fine timepieces. He also shares personal stories, talks about the history of some of the most iconic watch brands and discusses the s…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/20/2017

News

Westchester's Tambor Leaving Hit Show Amid Sex Harassment Allegations Northern Westchester's Jeffrey Tambor is leaving the hit Amazon show "Transparent" that's garnered him numerous accolades, including two Emmys, after claims made earlier this month that he is under investigation that he behaved in a sexually inappropriate manner. The Cross River resident issued a statement Sunday, Nov. 19 saying how, in the wake of accusations of sexual harassment by members of the "Transparent," team (which he has strongly denied), he doesn’t see how he can return. According to Entertainment Weekly, Tambor said playing the character of transgender woman…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/19/2017

Lifestyle

Watch For It: Greenwich Watchmaker Featured On New Podcast GREENWICH, Conn.— Watch this. Or rather, hear this. Manfredi Jewels in Greenwich, home to some of the most rare — and most valuable — timepieces from around the world, has created its first series of radio podcasts appropriately entitled “The Rare Watch Man." Manfredi partnered with award-winning syndicated Talk Radio Personality and Entrepreneur Debbie Nigro to create this one-of-a-kind series. Each of the eight episodes features in-depth interviews with the Manfredi Jewels Owner Roberto Chiappelloni who provides insights on collecting fine timepieces. He also shares personal stori…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/19/2017

Lifestyle

National Apple Cider Day = Apple Cider Doughnuts From A Westchester Farm The old saying "an apple a day" couldn't be truer on Saturday, Nov. 18 -- National Apple Cider Day. Celebrate with a trip to your local farmer's market or a Westchester farm where you can bite into a taste of Fall with the cinnamony, sugary goodness of fresh apple cider doughnuts -- paired, of course, with apple cider. Here's where to go: Acorn Farm & Garden Center, Harrison: You might think this is just a spot for Amish crafted wood products (think Adirondack chairs, sheds, gazebos and playhouses) but think again. A well-stocked Country Market features locally grown produce…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/18/2017

Business

New Westchester Restaurant Focuses On Organic, Local, Non-gmo Expect a menu filled with organic, gluten-free, non-GMO and locally sourced food at Eda's Garden in Yorktown Heights. The new restaurant, which had its soft opening Saturday, Nov. 4, has also just unveiled its website. "We want to show diners that healthy is delicious and can be satisfying,' said Yorktown Heights longtime business Owner Adil Mustafaj. "We also want the community to know we cater to vegetarians and vegans." Diners will find an array of breakfast dishes including a Parfait Vegan (coconut yogurt, granola, berries, nuts and seeds), Toasty (lentil toasted flatb…

by Jeanne Muchnick

11/18/2017

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