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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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Three Bergen Women 'Crush' It With New Cresskill Wellness Store Three Bergen Women 'Crush' It With New Cresskill Wellness Store
Three Bergen Women 'Crush' It With New Cresskill Wellness Store CRESSKILL, N.J. -- A shared passion for "all things kind, good and well" has led to the opening of CRUSH'D Garage in Cresskill. The store, which features all natural, cruelty-free beauty products and services (i.e juice cleanses), is owned by Jodi Salob of Cresskill and Haworth residents Corey Taylor and Alanna Davis. It opened Thursday, Oct. 19. The trio calls their new venture into the eco-luxe health and wellness space as their tenth baby since collectively they have nine kids. CRUSH'D Garage is at 15 Broadway Suite 109; 201-306-2835, www.crushdgarage.com/.

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Hashtag This: Westchester Singer Starts #NYDoesCountry Movement Hashtag This: Westchester Singer Starts #NYDoesCountry Movement
Hashtag This: Westchester Singer Starts #NYDoesCountry Movement Who says New York isn't a little bit country? White Plains native Jessica Antonette, a songwriter and recording artist who has toured as a background singer for Grammy Award winner Melissa Etheridge, Jerry Wonda’s Platinum Sound Band, and others, has started a movement called #NYDoesCountry in an effort to rally support around fellow New York-based musicians and country music lovers.  The hashtag  -- just two weeks old -- grew out of the frustrations and stereotypes Antonette encountered putting together her latest EP, "Paper Trail." "#NYDoesCountry is a movement to battle t…

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Lifestyle
Amazon Series Shot In Ridgewood Has Bergen Premiere Amazon Series Shot In Ridgewood Has Bergen Premiere
Amazon Series Shot In Ridgewood Has Bergen Premiere RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- "The Other F-Word," a comedy series streaming on Amazon had its Season Two premiere in Ridgewood where much of its cast is from. The show, created and produced by Caytha Jentis of Ridgewood and Waldwick, revolves around four 40-plus women dealing with the trials and tribulations of life with and without kids and all the bizarre and real things that happen as relationships ebb and flow. Many scenes are shot in the area and feature actors from both Ridgewood and Wyckoff (i.e. Rosie McCooe, Matt Surmac, and Seamus McCooe).  Also starring in the series: Steve Gutte…

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Eat Your Way Through Orange County With Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Eat Your Way Through Orange County With Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
Eat Your Way Through Orange County With Hudson Valley Restaurant Week ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. -- At the risk of sounding like your spouse, consider this your reminder to make your Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (HRVS) reservations. The two-week long event, a celebration of the bounty of the Hudson Valley, starts Monday, Oct. 30 and goes until Sunday, Nov. 12 and spots fill up fast. More than 200 restaurants throughout Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, and Sullivan participate, allowing chefs to flaunt their best fare. Special three-course menus are $22.95 for lunch and $32.95 for dinner and often focus on seasonal ingredients.  New this yea…

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Say Hello To Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Desserts At New Norwalk Food Truck Say Hello To Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Desserts At New Norwalk Food Truck
Say Hello To Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Desserts At New Norwalk Food Truck NORWALK, Conn. -- It took Tyler Moss almost dying for him to figure out that the idea he had been mulling around for a while was worth doing.  Moss, who suffers from a peanut allergy, always felt a bit deprived of all the things he couldn't eat growing up. Laying in the hospital after his last attack -- he unknowingly ate something he was told was peanut-free -- he knew others felt the same. And so, his concept for Cocoanuts was born. The new food truck, specializing in vegan and gluten-free desserts and ice cream, will have its official grand opening at The Rinks at Vets Park in Norwalk th…

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Larchmont's MOOYAH Burgers 'Beefs Up' Its Support For Puerto Rico Larchmont's MOOYAH Burgers 'Beefs Up' Its Support For Puerto Rico
Larchmont's Mooyah Burgers 'Beefs Up' Its Support For Puerto Rico On Tuesday, Oct. 24, 20 percent of sales at the Larchmont MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes will go to the Red Cross in order to support aid to Puerto Rico.  Owner Anthony Grippo said he understands that the impacts of the devastation on the American territory are being felt by friends and family living here in Westchester so he wanted to do something to help and show support. MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is at 1943 Palmer Ave., 914-630-7810.

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Lifestyle
Holy Angels’ New Goose Herder Could Double As Demarest School's Therapy Dog Holy Angels’ New Goose Herder Could Double As Demarest School's Therapy Dog
Holy Angels’ New Goose Herder Could Double As Demarest School's Therapy Dog DEMAREST, N.J. -- Starting a new job can come with a bit of anxiety, but Zac the border collie is handling his new post as goose dog at the Academy of the Holy Angels (AHA) in Demarest with quiet aplomb. “The AHA community couldn’t be happier than to welcome Zac,” said AHA President Melinda Hanlon. Sister Mary Foley, AHA’s social worker and Zac’s direct report, went about the work of introducing her new employee. Many people were pleasantly surprised to learn about him since the hiring process was a closely guarded secret for several months. “The school really needed a goose dog after Luke …

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Hackensack's White Manna Makes America's 'Best Burgers' List Hackensack's White Manna Makes America's 'Best Burgers' List
Hackensack's White Manna Makes America's 'Best Burgers' List HACKENSACK, N.J. -- It's not everyday that a Bergen County burger joint lands on a food critic's "best" list but White Manna in Hackensack, with all its "oozy-gooey" glory, has gotten those honors. According to Thrillist, the New Jersey favorite is among the top 31 burgers in the county. White Manna, it should be noted, has its own Wikipedia page. In business since 1946, it specializes in what Thrillist refers to as an "absurdly juicy" retro burger " packed with a pastiche of sizzling onions, balls of meat, and perfectly sized potato bun." Go HERE fo…

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A New Juice Bar Opens In Nyack A New Juice Bar Opens In Nyack
A New Juice Bar Opens In Nyack NYACK, N.Y. -- Need a smoothie fix? A just pressed juice? Check out Bari, a new juice bar which officially opened Monday, Oct. 23 at 86 Main Street in Nyack.  The healthy take-out spot (Bari means "healthy" in Hebrew), featuring acai bowls, falafel, smoothies, vegan options and more, is owned by the folks behind Art Cafe, a 2017 DVlicious "Best Coffee in Rockland County," winner. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; for more information, call 845-353-4230 or visit their Facebook page here.

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Larchmont Exercise Studio Raises The Bar(re) Larchmont Exercise Studio Raises The Bar(re)
Larchmont Exercise Studio Raises The Bar(re) LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- Two fitness enthusiasts who met at Debbie Frank Exercise Studio in Larchmont years ago, decided they needed to keep their community together when Frank's studio closed. The result is Energie Barre, which opened in October 2013, renting space at A Dance Studio in Larchmont. Owners Wendy Kaufman, a Larchmont resident, and Susan Berman, who lives in Edgemont, said their goal was to provide barre classes with the teachers they had grown to know and love.  The two pride themselves on offering individualized attention in a group setting.  "Each teacher brings her unique …

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