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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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Westchester Friends Are Now A Franchise Force To Be Reckoned With Westchester Friends Are Now A Franchise Force To Be Reckoned With
Westchester Friends Are Now A Franchise Force To Be Reckoned With Two best friends from Irvington are behind GYMGUYZ Westchester, the franchise where the gym literally comes to you. Sam Langer, owner and head trainer, who now lives in Tarrytown, and Co-Owner James Bonavita, who still lives in his childhood Rivertown, grew up together -- their parents are close friends -- played football in their youth, and, as it happened, studied to be personal trainers, albeit at different colleges. When they heard of the opportunity to buy the GYMGUYZ franchise -- thanks to a tip Langer's dad got (he chatted up a guy in line at a vacation resort's buffet line who ended…

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Lifestyle
Have You Ordered Your Thanksgiving Pie, Westchester? Have You Ordered Your Thanksgiving Pie, Westchester?
Have You Ordered Your Thanksgiving Pie, Westchester? Looking to dazzle guests with your Thanksgiving dessert table?  Let someone else do the baking for you with a lovingly made-in-Westchester cake or pie. A sampling follows. Just don't forget to place your order; Sunday is the deadline for most. Baked By Susan, Croton & Tarrytown: New to the Baked by Susan repertoire: Sweet potato praline pie, along with the usual favorites like sour cherry, pecan, pumpkin, and apple-cranberry. For the gluten-free folks, there's also a gluten-free flourless chocolate, a vegan apple pie, and gluten-free pumpkin cheesecake. Order by Sunday, Nov. 19; specia…

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Neighbors
Dream Bigger, Says Stamford Singer, Who Doubles As Massage Therapist Dream Bigger, Says Stamford Singer, Who Doubles As Massage Therapist
Dream Bigger, Says Stamford Singer, Who Doubles As Massage Therapist STAMFORD, Conn. -- Sometimes, the hardest times bring about the greatest achievements.  So it was for Christina Connors who used her years of struggling to make it as a New York City singer/actress into a new album. Now a Greenwich massage therapist who continues to perform on the side, Connors has just released "Dream Bigger: Songs of Hope, Healing, and Inspiration." The album was recorded at Factory Underground in Norwalk and features the music of Composer David Friedman, himself a Norwalk resident. Friedman's work is well-known; he's written songs for Diana Ross, Barry Manilo…

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Business
Danbury Adds Another Italian Restaurant To Dining Scene Danbury Adds Another Italian Restaurant To Dining Scene
Danbury Adds Another Italian Restaurant To Dining Scene DANBURY, Conn. -- Pasta Giardino, a new Italian eatery, is open in Danbury. The restaurant, located in the spot formerly occupied by Prespa’s, opened a few weeks ago. It is owned by Johnny Mersini Rugova a longtime restauranteur who is also behind Della Francesca, just down the road.  Expect Italian classics such as fettucini alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs, stuffed rigatoni Bolognese, chicken francese, salads and sandwiches.    Pasta Giardino is at 35 Lake Ave. Ext.; 203-826-9011; www.pastagiardinoct.com/.

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Lifestyle
Ventura Law To Provide Thanksgiving Turkeys for Danbury Food Pantry Ventura Law To Provide Thanksgiving Turkeys for Danbury Food Pantry
Ventura Law To Provide Thanksgiving Turkeys for Danbury Food Pantry DANBURY, Conn. — Ventura Law has joined The Daily Bread Food Pantry to help feed the hungry and bring awareness to hunger issues in Danbury. The Danbury-based law firm will provide 100 turkeys for families and individuals in need for the holiday as part of a nationwide community outreach event known as the Injury Board Day of Action (#IBDayofAction). Turkeys and canned goods will be distributed on Monday, Nov. 20 at the Daily Bread Food Pantry located within Danbury's St. James Episcopal Church. The IB Day of Action is a nationwide, collaborative effort to bring together more than 100 plai…

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Neighbors
Archie Comics' First Female Exec Brings Literacy Message To Bridgeport Archie Comics' First Female Exec Brings Literacy Message To Bridgeport
Archie Comics' First Female Exec Brings Literacy Message To Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — You might think that the co-CEO of a comic book publisher is an unusual choice to be the speaker at a benefit for the Bridgeport Public Education Fund.  But Nancy Silberkleit has an unusual background — she worked as art teacher for 25 years before taking the leadership role in Archie Comics. And she believes that the comic book as a graphic novel is a valuable tool for developing literacy among first time readers and instilling a love of reading for everyone.  But if you want to hear from Silberkleit, you need to act quick: Friday, Nov. 10, is the last day to register f…

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Business
Cue The Mariachis: Ridgefield's Prime Taco Opening For Business Cue The Mariachis: Ridgefield's Prime Taco Opening For Business
Cue The Mariachis: Ridgefield's Prime Taco Opening For Business RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Prime Taco, the sibling to Ridgefield's Prime Burger, will have its grand opening Saturday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. Customers will be treated to a mariachi band, face painting, giveaways and more.  According to co-owner Anthony Valente, the new eatery was four years in the making. Valente had moved from Malibu, Calif., to Connecticut years ago to open Prime Burger with his childhood friend Eddie Bistany.  "I had always wanted to do tacos but he convinced me to do burgers, which was the right choice," he said.  "So, I''ve been wanting to do this concept for …

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Cue The Mariachis Lewisboro: Prime Taco Will Open Saturday In Ridgefield Cue The Mariachis Lewisboro: Prime Taco Will Open Saturday In Ridgefield
Cue The Mariachis Lewisboro: Prime Taco Will Open Saturday In Ridgefield Prime Taco, the sibling to Prime Burger in Ridgefield, Conn. will have its grand opening Saturday Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. Customers will be treated to a mariachi band, face painting, giveaways and more.  According to Co-Owner Anthony Valente, the new eatery was four years in the making. Valente had moved from Malibu, CA to Connecticut years ago to open Prime Burger with his childhood friend Eddie Bistany. "I had always wanted to do tacos but he convinved me to do burgers, which was the right choice," he said.  "So, I''ve been wanting to do this concept for a long time. There's no…

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Lifestyle
Look Who's 'Mr July:' Westchester Spaniel Earns Spot On Pet Valu Calendar Look Who's 'Mr July:' Westchester Spaniel Earns Spot On Pet Valu Calendar
Look Who's 'Mr July:' Westchester Spaniel Earns Spot On Pet Valu Calendar A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel from Briarcliff Manor is "Mr July" in the new edition of Pet Valu's calendar. Cooper, the "star" attraction, will be available for pictures and “Pawtographs” at the Pet Valu at Chilmark Shopping Center at 1876 Pleasantville Road in Briarcliff Manor on Saturday, Nov. 11 from noon to 2 p.m.   Cooper was selected by Pet Valu from thousands of customer-submitted pet photos.  Proceeds of the calendar, which sells for $5, goes to groups that prevent animal cruelty, such as Bobbi & the Strays. Every calendar also comes loaded with coupons to…

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Business
New Canaan Restaurant Gets Artsy, Celebrates 10 Years With Upgrades New Canaan Restaurant Gets Artsy, Celebrates 10 Years With Upgrades
New Canaan Restaurant Gets Artsy, Celebrates 10 Years With Upgrades NEW CANAAN, Conn. – In honor of its 10-year anniversary, Chef Luis Restaurant, in the heart of New Canaan, is starting a new chapter. The restaurant is currently undergoing dramatic renovations, with industry veteran and newly-appointed General Manager Sergio Tamburlini leading the charge. Renovations, which are currently underway, are dramatically changing the outdated colors of the restaurant to a cool grey, white and black palette.  Modern chandeliers and bar lighting, fresh tabletop lamps, textured fabric banquettes and chairs and creative wine displays are all on the to-do list for th…

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