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Vira Mamchur Schwartz

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vschwartz@dailyvoice.com

Vira Mamchur Schwartz is the quintessential jack-of-all-trades... and master of a few of them. Vira’s editorial career started in technology publishing, writing and editing at the Ziff-Davis publication Computer Shopper. Later she served as Managing Editor at CD-ROM World and then Internet World, before moving to freelance writing.

Her articles have appeared in the New York Times, L.A. Times, Folio, Portable Computing, Internet Shopper and other websites and magazines that no longer exist. She ghost-wrote and designed an award-winning diet and fitness book for a popular fitness personality and, currently, loves to tell stories about people and animals.

Vira Mamchur Schwartz's Contributions

Lifestyle

New Name + New Menu = Win! For West Nyack's Crossroads Gastro Made from scratch. That’s what Crossroads Gastro wants to emphasize. All beef for burgers is ground on the premises and sausages are stuffed in the kitchen; Crossroads Gastro takes time to ferment and pickle as well. The rebranded former Grub Café noodle bar in West Nyack is now serving a locally sourced, fresh, seasonal menu featuring vegan options and changing daily specials. They call their menu full of “American comfort foods.” And what is perhaps the most quintessential American comfort food? A burger, of course. You can’t go wrong with a burger at Crossroads Gastro. We found the patty…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

09/22/2019

Lifestyle

CT's Highclere Castle Gin In Viking Cruises Extensions Gin Tastings At Real 'Downton Abbey' You’ve watched the series as it aired and later binge-watched to your heart’s content, and now you’re eagerly awaiting the movie’s release on Sept. 20. Wouldn’t you like to visit the real "Downton Abbey"? Wouldn’t you like to step back in time for a moment and stand in the library of Highclere Castle while sipping a gin and tonic served by your very own Carson? You can. Connecticut-based Highclere Castle Spirits (see “Posh Highclere Castle Gin, Launched By CT Company & The Real 'Downton Abbey,' Makes US Debut”) is proud to announce that tastings of its Highclere Castle Gin have just be…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

09/11/2019

Obituaries

Musician, Teacher And — Most Of All — Beloved Friend, Nino Getts Of Ossining Dies At 74 On the morning of June 28, Nino V. Getts, 74, died quietly in his sleep. Nino was born on Nov. 12, 1944 to William and Mary Riccardi Getts. He grew up in the Battle Hill area and was a nostalgic fan of the old White Plains, where he often sat on the steps of the old courthouse with friends and walked Main St. Nino graduated from White Plains High School in 1962 and/or 1963. He liked people in both classes, so went to all the reunions. He studied song writing and music production at State University of New York. Nino had his own professional studio in his home and produced a…

by Daily Voice

09/06/2019

Lifestyle

Posh Highclere Castle Gin, Launched By CT Company & The Real 'Downton Abbey,' Makes US Debut How does a Connecticut-based spirits company partner with the real-life Earl and Countess of TV’s "Downton Abbey," Highclere Castle? They connect through email of course. It was after watching an episode of "Downton Abbey," followed by a documentary about Highclere Castle, that Adam von Gootkin got an idea. Von Gootkin was already successful in the spirits business, having launched New England’s first legal moonshine since Prohibition, Onyx Moonshine, in 2011 along with Peter Kowalczyk. Why not a premium gin? Thus, an email was sent and the conversation started. Follow-up calls turned in…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

08/30/2019

Lifestyle

Song, Food & Fun At Blues & Views Festival In Westport This Weekend Cool tunes, satiated tummies and smiling faces will be found on the banks of the Saugatuck River as the 12th Annual Blues & Views Festival hits Westport’s Levitt Pavilion. Anders Osborne, Lawrence, Neville Jacobs and The Main Squeeze lead the two days of killer music, which starts Aug. 31 and continues Sept. 1—rain or shine. Also performing on the Pavilion’s stage will be Flow Tribe, High & Mighty Brass Band, Southern Avenue, The Commonheart, Kat Wright, The National Reserve, Jake Kulak and the Lowdown and Fairfield’s School of Rock. The popular JESUP JAM on the grounds of the…

by Daily Voice

08/30/2019

Obituaries

Rye Native, Former Noroton Publishing Employee John "Kevin" Hogan, 77, Known For His Kindness John "Kevin" Hogan, 77, died Aug. 22. A former longtime resident of Rye and publishing employee in Fairfield County, Kevin was the son of Mary Jean and Joseph Hogan, who owned Hogan Transportation in Rye. He was born in Rye and was predeceased by his parents as well as his brother Peter J. Hogan. Kevin graduated from Rye High School and CW Post College on Long Island. Kevin made caring and compassion for other human beings the centerpiece of his life. He always found a way to say kind, encouraging and thoughtful things to everyone—including people he barely knew. He was especially…

by Daily Voice

08/26/2019

Obituaries

Adventurous, Kind, Loving: Joan Mary Ramaccia Formerly Of Franklin Lakes, Morristown, 94 Joan Mary Ramaccia (nee Cesaretti), formerly of Franklin Lakes, Morristown and Naples, F.L, died on Friday, Aug. 16, in Omaha, NE at the age of 94. Joan was born on February 8, 1925, in Amsterdam, N.Y. She graduated from Union Hill High School in Union City and the McDowell School of Design in New York City, where she was employed as a dress designer before marrying her childhood sweetheart, William, on September 2, 1946. They raised four children together: William, Clairann, Luanne and Robert. She lived in New Jersey most of her life before retiri…

by Daily Voice

08/21/2019

Obituaries

Animal Lover, Family Man: James Alfred Stoddard Of West Milford Dies, 49 James Alfred Stoddard, Jr., 49, of West Milford left us too early on July 24, 2019. Growing up as the only boy in a large Italian family, there was no shortage of attention spent on this active, fun-loving and adventurous young man. Having lost his father, James Stoddard, Sr., at an early age, “Jim Jim,” as he was lovingly known, was raised as “The Prince” by his doting family—and rightly so. A child of the '70s, Jimmy loved music, with KISS being a particular favorite. Jimmy took every opportunity to enjoy them whether it be a concert, book signing or a fan meet and greet. He and h…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

08/09/2019

Lifestyle

Pastrami On Rye? We Got You Covered! 5 Sandwich Spots To Try In Union County Traced back to 18th century England, the sandwich in all its iterations can satisfy most any palate. There are the classics: turkey and Swiss, tuna salad, pastrami on rye and chicken parm. Then there are the specialties: grilled veggies, smoked turkey and brie, the fat sandwich. New Jersey has them all. Here are five places in Union County where you can find your favorite or try something new. Cioffi’s, 762 Mountain Ave., Sprinfield. Founder Antonio Cioffi arrived in America with $20 in his pocket in 1957 and fulfilled his American Dream. Yes, they do pizza, but you’d be giving Cioffi’…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

08/05/2019

Lifestyle

Pastrami On Rye? We Got You Covered! 5 Sandwich Spots To Try In Essex County Traced back to 18th century England, the sandwich in all its iterations can satisfy most any palate. There are the classics: turkey and Swiss, tuna salad, pastrami on rye and chicken parm. Then there are the specialties: grilled veggies, tofu and avocado, smoked turkey and brie, the fat sandwich. New Jersey has them all. Here are five places in Essex County where you can find your favorite or try something new. Hobby’s Deli, 32 Branford Pl., Newark. Hobby’s Deli rightly calls itself “a Newark tradition before you were born.” This kosher-style deli has it all and ranks at the top of sev…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

08/05/2019

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