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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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Nyack Nail Salon Goes 'Toe To Toe' With Service Nyack Nail Salon Goes 'Toe To Toe' With Service
Nyack Nail Salon Goes 'Toe To Toe' With Service NYACK, N.Y. -- Prosecco is served. And no, you're not a restaurant or bar, but at a Nyack nail salon. Andrea Cea, owner of Riverwaves Salon considers her business -- in operation since 1993 -- like being at a spa retreat. And yes, that means catering to customers with the utmost in service, which can mean the occasional glass of sparkling wine. Clients are also offered tea, coffee, "yummy treats, a cozy shawl, and heating pad" if needed. "We work hard to make Riverwaves a warm, wonderful respite," she said.  "A place where clients immediately feel welcomed and whe…

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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 Renovations, which are currently underway, are dramatically changing the outdated colors of the restaurant to a cool grey, white and black palette.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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Lifestyle
'Sopranos' Star Spotted In Westchester 'Sopranos' Star Spotted In Westchester
'Sopranos' Star Spotted In Westchester Vincent Pastore, an actor best known for his portrayal of Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on the HBO series "The Sopranos" stopped by for some chicken parm at AJ's Burgers in New Rochelle.  According to AJ's Instagram post, Pastore was filming a prison scene at the New Rochelle Police Department jail.

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Events
Cornbread Stuffing Time: Wegmans Montvale Jumpstarts The Holidays Cornbread Stuffing Time: Wegmans Montvale Jumpstarts The Holidays
Cornbread Stuffing Time: Wegmans Montvale Jumpstarts The Holidays MONTVALE, N.J. -- Wegmans Montvale is jumpstarting the holidays with a "Holiday Menu Magazine Kick-Off Event" Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days there will be tastings at stations throughout the store, as well as chef demonstrations, tips on how to host a grazing party, and opportunities to win an EZ dinner.  Highlights include a Welcome Station where you can toast the season with a sample of Wegmans' Food You Feel Good About Sparkling Juice. At the Market Café, there will be Cornbread and Andouille Stuffing as well as Roasted Cranberry Alm…

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Lifestyle
New Ellen DeGeneres Series Features Westchester College Student New Ellen DeGeneres Series Features Westchester College Student
New Ellen DeGeneres Series Features Westchester College Student A SUNY Purchase student is one of six students being followed by the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Quincy Phillips, a graduate of the Summit Academy Charter School in Red Hook Brooklyn, was selected last February with a full college scholarship donated by the show and Walmart. The Ellen DeGeneres show is now following his progress through his freshman year as part of their new "Summit Series," launched Wednesday, Nov. 8. The six students, many of whom are attending SUNY New York schools, also received $10,000 from Walmart to help them succeed.  Go here for more of Phillips' story. 

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Business
Woodbury Common Marks Veteran's Day With New Stores, Military Specials Woodbury Common Marks Veteran's Day With New Stores, Military Specials
Woodbury Common Marks Veteran's Day With New Stores, Military Specials CENTRAL VALLEY, N.Y. -- Woodbury Common Premium Outlets is marking Veterans Day with the opening of three stores and special benefits for shoppers who have served in the military. David Yurman, America’s premier jewelry designer, is opening its first Pop-Up at Woodbury Common this holiday season. The boutique will carry David Yurman’s classic collections for women and men, including Renaissance, Chatelaine, Chevron and an assortment of timepieces. The Pop-Up, located in the Hudson Valley District, will remain open through February 2018. Also in the Hudson Valley District: Express, the conte…

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Neighbors
Metro-North Is A Joke: Local Comedian Uses Westchester As Inspiration Metro-North Is A Joke: Local Comedian Uses Westchester As Inspiration
Metro-North Is A Joke: Local Comedian Uses Westchester As Inspiration Heard the joke about Metro-North? Nore Davis has a bunch of them. The comedian, who was born and raised in Yonkers, likes to riff about everyday life in Westchester.  That includes bits about the friend he's known forever that recently turned gluten-free (making dining out tough), how Staples is benefiting from the protest movement (which has practically turned into Pokémon GO) and how he's already getting poor posture from his smartphone. "We're going to be the first of our generation that complains in the old age home that we don't have good WiFi," he said.  Davis, who's been …

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Lifestyle
Going Corporate: Showtime's 'Billions' Shoots Scenes In Harrison Going Corporate: Showtime's 'Billions' Shoots Scenes In Harrison
Going Corporate: Showtime's 'Billions' Shoots Scenes In Harrison "Billions" is back. The Showtime series, which stars Paul Giamatti  and Damian Lewis, is filming along Corporate Park Drive in West Harrison on Tuesday, Nov. 7, according to On Location Vacations. The crew was in the area earlier this Fall around Bowman Ave and Polly Park Drive in Rye. The drama, in production for its third year, is loosely based on the activities of Preet Bharara, the former Attorney for the Southern District of New York and his legal battles with hedge fund manager Steve Cohen of S.A.C. Capital Advisors. It has filmed many times in Westchester, most notably at…

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More Than Coffee: Stamford Diner Celebrates 30 Years In Business More Than Coffee: Stamford Diner Celebrates 30 Years In Business
More Than Coffee: Stamford Diner Celebrates 30 Years In Business STAMFORD, Conn. -- Elm Street Diner celebrated its 30 year anniversary on Tuesday, Nov. 7 with -- what else? -- cake.  And oh, what a cake it is. Created by New City, N.Y.'s Caked Up Cafe, it highlighted some of what the popular Stamford diner is known for -- pancakes, donuts and lots of gooey, sugary concoctions (have you seen their freak shakes?). (The cinnamon sugar donuts that they make themselves are a story in themselves.) According to the restaurant's website, the diner opened in November 1987 and has undergone several renovations since then. Mainly the family-owned eatery sets out t…

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Lifestyle
A 'Blessed' Event: Goshen's Burke Catholic Holds Ceremony For New Track A 'Blessed' Event: Goshen's Burke Catholic Holds Ceremony For New Track
A 'Blessed' Event: Goshen's Burke Catholic Holds Ceremony For New Track GOSHEN, N.Y. – Burke Catholic is one step closer to a new track to benefit its students and the surrounding community.  On Monday, Nov. 6, a ceremonial groundbreaking was held marking the commencement of Phase 1 of the project. Father George Hafemann, Pastor of St. John Parish in Goshen and BC Board of Trustee member, blessed the site with holy water and a prayer. BC Administrators, along with members of the BC Board of Trustees and the BC Foundation were also present with shovels in hand to mark the occasion. “It’s an exciting day for us here at Burke Catholic,” said John Douthit, Princip…

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