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Skip Pearlman

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spearlman@dailyvoice.com

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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.

Skip Pearlman's Contributions

Lifestyle

Our Lady Of Lourdes Students Get Schooled On Dangers Of Distracted Driving POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - Everyone does it. People like Joel Feldman are trying to do something about it. Distracted driving is becoming one of the most deadly problems facing drivers today. To some extent, everyone drives with distractions. The most obvious are texting and looking at GPS - but distractions are pretty much infinite, including eating, opening email, playing music, web browsing, reaching for something in the back seat, looking in the glovebox, cleaning something, adjusting clothing, brushing hair, and so many more. Anything that takes your attention from the road. And while th…

by Skip Pearlman

01/18/2017

Lifestyle

Sedor Travels Around World, Settles In At Beacon Floral, Gift Shop BEACON, N.Y. - Courtney Sedor traveled around the world - actually visiting 20 countries in 20 months - before ending up in Beacon, where she opened up her own floral shop and gift boutique last July. Sedor took over the store formerly known as La Bella Rosa, turning it into Raven Rose Floral & Gift Boutique, and remodeled and restocked the place, making it her own. "We specialize in modern home decor and gift items, as well as flowers and plants," Sedor told Daily Voice. "And we're a full-service florist, doing weddings, events, etc." Raven Rose also sells jewelry,…

by Skip Pearlman

01/17/2017

Lifestyle

Rukaj Turns Longtime Dream Into Luigi's Italian Restaurant CARMEL, N.Y. - Like most who open their own business, Carmel's Luigi Rukaj started with a dream. Since 1980, when he moved from Rome, Italy, to America, Rukaj has wanted to open his own Italian restaurant. Six months ago, Rukaj and his family took over what is now Luigi's Italian Restaurant on Gleneida Avenue in Carmel. Response from the community has been positive, with the cozy restaurant filled most nights. "I should have done it 20 years ago," Rukaj told Daily Voice during a recent visit. "It's been great... It feels like I did the right thing." The restaurant …

by Skip Pearlman

01/16/2017

Neighbors

Somers Scouts, Students Help UFT Lift U.S. Troops With 'Operation Cupid' Volunteers of all ages came from Putnam, Westchester, Dutchess and all around the tri-state area Friday night to lend a helping hand to a good cause. Approximately 50 United for the Troops volunteers convened on the county building in Carmel, organizing and packing essential items like toiletries, and goodies of all kinds, for U.S. troops currently stationed overseas. UFT's Jim Rathschmidt and his group do regular drives to gather donations and send them to soldiers - this one is aimed at Valentine's Day and therefore dubbed 'Operation Cupid.' Soldiers fill out 'wish lists,' including some…

by Skip Pearlman

01/14/2017

Lifestyle

Putnam Valley Woman Moved By Rescues, Creates Oliver's Orphan Oasis PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. - Carolyn Steers-Albers' life was changed by a rescue dog, and now she's made it her mission to help change the lives of as many abandoned and abused animals as she can. Steers-Albers remembers well the first dog she ever had - her parents allowed her to adopt a 16-week-old yellow lab/shepherd mix on her 17th birthday. "I was at a very difficult time in my life, and I truly believe he saved me," Steers-Albers told Daily Voice. It was love at first sight, and the bond between the pair grew exponentially, with Steers-Albers struggling, and Oliver always there fo…

by Skip Pearlman

01/13/2017

Lifestyle

Retired Cop Brings Culinary Skills And A Dream To Beacon Falls Cafe BEACON, N.Y. - Bob Nevelus had his eye on retirement as a Sleepy Hollow Police Officer 10 years ago, and like most of us, he had a dream. His dream was to open a cozy, little restaurant with great food and a family atmosphere. So Nevelus attended the culinary institute - at the same time he was working full time his last two years as a cop - and eight years ago opened Beacon Falls Cafe. And he hasn't looked back. "I was getting ready to retire as a cop, and decided I wanted to go to the culinary institute," Nevelus told Daily Voice. Nevelus runs the Cafe with his wife, Linda, a…

by Skip Pearlman

01/12/2017

Lifestyle

Mahopac Shows Love For Soon-To-Close Lyn's Cardsmart Store MAHOPAC, N.Y. - For the last week or so, Mahopac has been showing its love for Lyn's Cardsmart - a discount card, balloon, and gift store - after learning the store lost its lease and will soon be closing its doors. The store has been a presence in its Rt. 6 location for 43 years - since the old drive-in was torn down - and has been under its current ownership for the last 11 years. Owner John (who preferred not to have his last name used) said he's been searching for a new location for the store and is trying to keep it in Mahopac - especially after seeing how his customers feel about the…

by Skip Pearlman

01/12/2017

Lifestyle

Brother's Trattoria Celebrates Two Decades Of Fine Dining In Dutchess BEACON, N.Y. -- If you're from Beacon or Poughquag in Dutchess County, chances are you've eaten at Brothers' Trattoria. The restaurant - with locations in both towns - is owned and operated by Dutchess brothers Ken, Shay and Gazmend Berisha, and is celebrating 20 years in business. The brothers owned Beacon Pizza from 1991 to 1996, before debuting Brother's Trattoria in 1998. "We're very proud of the restaurants, we treat our customers like family," Ken Berisha told Daily Voice. "We make sure they all leave happy, we serve the best food, and we treat our customers like kings…

by Skip Pearlman

01/11/2017

Lifestyle

East Fishkill Community Library Hosts Show By Hopewell Artist HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y. -- The East Fishkill Library is hosting a month-long exhibit of work by Hopewell artist Fred Fodera. Fodera is a self-taught artist who has been painting with acrylics since 2000, and also likes to pencil-sketch and use colored pencils. Fodera enjoys taking and using photographs for reference, but also uses his imagination for coming up with many of his designs. His favorite subjects are owls/birds in a landscape/background setting, and the artist has had success with pet portraits, capturing that something special every pet owner sees in their pet. His exhibit will …

by Skip Pearlman

01/09/2017

Business

Hopewell Residents Celebrate Return Of William Tell Hardware Store HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y. - One customer walked up to Carrie Tell and didn't say anything - then just hugged the long-absent store owner. Yes, the return of William Tell True Value Hardware to Hopewell Junction is a big deal. The store - one of the few old-fashioned hardware stores in Dutchess County, and in business since 1982 - was destroyed in a devastating fire in May of 2015, and owners Carrie and David Tell have been fighting to get the store up and running again ever since. Recently the community got some good news, learning that William Tell (named after David's brother William) wou…

by Skip Pearlman

01/09/2017

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