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Skip Pearlman

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Skip Pearlman is an award-winning photojournalist who has been photographing and covering news, sports and features in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties for three decades, and currently resides in Dutchess County.

Skip was formerly a photographer and reporter at Daily Voice.

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Lifestyle
Crossfit 845 Volunteers Make Holidays Better With Cookies For Troops Crossfit 845 Volunteers Make Holidays Better With Cookies For Troops
Crossfit 845 Volunteers Make Holidays Better With Cookies For Troops WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. - Members of Crossfit 845 in Wappingers Falls are trying to brighten up the holidays for soldiers overseas with cookies and holiday cards. "We came up with the idea, and this is the first year we're doing it," Manager Christina Hoffman - an Air Force National Guard member herself - told Daily Voice. "People at Crossfit 845 include a large military support community, so it was all hands on deck as soon as the idea was floated. "And some of our members are also teachers, so they're having their students write Christmas cards too," Hoffman added…

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Sports
Brewster Dancers Earn Gold At Tap Championships; McNamara World Champ Brewster Dancers Earn Gold At Tap Championships; McNamara World Champ
Brewster Dancers Earn Gold At Tap Championships; McNamara World Champ BREWSTER, N.Y. - Jillian McNamara, a Brewster High School junior, took home her third consecutive gold medal for her solo, Burn, commemorating her as the adult world champion at the International Dance Organization's World Tap Championships held last week in Riesa, Germany. McNamara has also previously won gold medals in both the children and junior categories, making her the first female competitor in the history of the World Tap Championships to win all three age levels. Ten local dancers from Seven Star School of Performing Arts spent the last week in Riesa representing the United States…

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Santa Rings In Holiday Season In East Fishkill With Caroling, Tree Lighting Santa Rings In Holiday Season In East Fishkill With Caroling, Tree Lighting
Santa Rings In Holiday Season In East Fishkill With Caroling, Tree Lighting EAST FISHKILL, N.Y. - The Town of East Fishkill ushered in the holiday season Sunday with an evening of song, activites and a Christmas tree lighting at the East Fishkill Community Center. Residents gathered and sang Christmas carols, enjoyed snacks, children danced, sang, played games, and capped the evening with a visit from Santa himself, who led the crowd in a version of "We Wish You A Merry Christmas," before the community tree was lit. "I hope everybody remembers - especially this time of year - to be nice to your neighbors, think about your friends, and try to be just …

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Lifestyle
Wappingers' Tree Of Love Fundraiser Benefits Julie's Cause Wappingers' Tree Of Love Fundraiser Benefits Julie's Cause
Wappingers' Tree Of Love Fundraiser Benefits Julie's Cause WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. - Curvy Consignments Plus, recently voted Best Consignment Shop of the Hudson Valley, is inviting the community to come out and support its “Tree of Love” fundraiser to benefit Julie’s Cause - which helps those affected by cervical cancer. “Many of us are celebrating the holidays without family and friends who have gone before us and this time of year is especially difficult,” said Cathy Meyer, owner of Curvy Consignments Plus. “The Tree of Love has been established as a special remembrance to those we miss and those we want to honor, especially during the holiday seas…

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Dwyer's Village Baseball Cards A Carmel Gem For 27 Years Dwyer's Village Baseball Cards A Carmel Gem For 27 Years
Dwyer's Village Baseball Cards A Carmel Gem For 27 Years CARMEL, N.Y. -- Passing through the front door of Carmel's Village Baseball Cards is kind of like going back in time. As customers gaze at the walls - covered with framed, autographed photos of sports icons, jerseys, autographed balls, bats and all types of memorabilia - memories of childhood come racing back. Younger sports fans coming in can get a look at items related to their current heroes, and the stars of yesterday as well. Carmel resident Mike Dwyer - a 31-year fifth grade teacher at George Fisher Middle School, now in his 15th year of retirement - opened the shop 27 years ago, spe…

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Sports
Somers Set To Toast Championship Teams, Individuals With Parade, Ceremony Somers Set To Toast Championship Teams, Individuals With Parade, Ceremony
Somers Set To Toast Championship Teams, Individuals With Parade, Ceremony SOMERS, N.Y. -- The Somers High School football team that won the program's first-ever state title last week has become the toast of the town. Somers had two state championship teams this fall -- football and boys soccer -- and now the Town of Somers and Somers High School will be celebrating all four of the school's state championship teams (including the 2014 state champion girls soccer team and the 2004 state champion boys cross country team) with a celebration set for Saturday, Dec. 10. "I think it's a really special thing," Tim Fulton, coach of that 2004 state champion cross …

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Lifestyle
Putnam Comes Out To Celebrate Season At Carmel's Holiday On The Lake Putnam Comes Out To Celebrate Season At Carmel's Holiday On The Lake
Putnam Comes Out To Celebrate Season At Carmel's Holiday On The Lake CARMEL, N.Y. -- What started as a small celebration 22 years ago has caught on with Carmel and surrounding community members, and Saturday's day-long Holiday on the Lake celebration was once again the result. Hosted by the Hamlet of Carmel Civic Association, the event has continued to grow and gain momentum, and now events run throughout the day at various locations throughout the village - all within a short walking distance. Events ran throughout the day, starting with a pancake breakfast at the Carmel Fire Department, and crowds drifted between Cornerstone Park, the historic Putnam Cour…

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Tom & Jerry's Irish House, Maggie's A Brewster Favorite For 22 Years Tom & Jerry's Irish House, Maggie's A Brewster Favorite For 22 Years
Tom & Jerry's Irish House, Maggie's A Brewster Favorite For 22 Years BREWSTER, N.Y. - Tom & Jerry's Irish House and Maggie's Restaurant have been a part of the Brewster landscape for 22 years, sticking around for the simplest of reasons. "The food is great," owner Sean Scott told Daily Voice when asked why  his restaurant has resonated with locals. "We're geared toward being a family restaurant. We have a lot of good regulars, and people love the food here. Our burgers and wings are fantastic." The restaurant has a full menu, serving lunch and dinner, and Scott - who took over the business six years ago - said the staff makes people f…

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News
Residents, Motorists Are All Smiles As Hopewell Route 82 Bridge Opens Residents, Motorists Are All Smiles As Hopewell Route 82 Bridge Opens
Residents, Motorists Are All Smiles As Hopewell Route 82 Bridge Opens HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y. - It's been a long time coming, and has caused many headaches, but Hopewell Junction's Route 82 bridge project is finally completed, and the stretch of road officially reopened to traffic today. A temporary bridge was installed five years ago, and also caused closures, so area residents and motorists affected have not been happy with this year's seven-plus month project to install the permanent structure. "I think it's great that it's finally open," said Joann Lis, who lives in the house closest to the project. "It was a big pain all the way around. No…

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Motorists Say Hooray: State Reports Hopewell Route 82 Bridge Ready To Open Motorists Say Hooray: State Reports Hopewell Route 82 Bridge Ready To Open
Motorists Say Hooray: State Reports Hopewell Route 82 Bridge Ready To Open HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y. - Residents and businesses in and around Hopewell Junction's Route 82 bridge project may have reason to celebrate by Friday afternoon. The New York State Department of Transportation reported the barriers on the bridge near Royal Carting are expected to be removed on Friday, Dec. 2. This week's rain prevented the striping of yellow and white lines, which were expected to be completed Thursday. The project - and road closure - has been a headache for local business and area residents for the last seven months while the temporary bridge was replaced with a permanent…

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