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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.

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Obituaries

Ford Winter, Former Mamaroneck HS Swimming & Diving Coach, 85 Ford Winter was born on June 26, 1937 and passed away on November 18, 2022. He taught physical education and coached swimming and diving in the Mamaroneck Public Schools. Ford was particularly successful with his coaching of MHS divers, developing them into champions. In retirement from the Hommocks Middle School, Ford began to entertain on stage and in cabaret. He also began composing songs. Ford and his wife Neva moved to North Carolina, where he did miss his tugboat, the Richard B. Owen, and the Long Island Sound. Ford’s beloved …

by Family of Ford Winter

05/25/2023

Lifestyle

Former Investment Banker Brings Popular Arlington Ice Cream Shop To Maryland When it comes to making ice cream, sherbert, and sorbets, Rollin Amore has a very simple strategy: To make good flavors. He makes unique ones, too. “I come up with each flavor,” said Amore, “and if it doesn’t pass my test, I throw it out.” The method to Amore's madness seems to work, as the 70-year-old owner will soon be bringing his Arlington ice cream shop Mimi's Handmade—named after one of his daughters—to Rockville, MD. By late July or early August, Amore plans to have at least two more Mimi’s Handmade shops open—the one in Rockville, MD and another in Fairfax. By the end of the year,…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

05/25/2023

Lifestyle

CP Unlimited Welcomes Spring With Glitz And Glam In Hudson Valley On Saturday, May 6, CP Unlimited-Hudson Valley welcomed more than 115 guests at Sharpe Reservation in Fishkill to the Agency’s much-anticipated Spring Fling. The HV team created handmade centerpieces and floral arches, along with stunning backdrops, to transform the venue into a colorful expression of joy and positivity! Entertainment included a live DJ, an interactive photo booth that competed with the dance floor for highest foot traffic, delicious food and desserts, a drink fountain, a raffle with exciting experiences from local vendors, and a give-away table. Everyone wore th…

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NJ Native Finds Calling Making Life Sweeter For All Alyssa Sobecki is not a baker. She is The Difference Baker. Sobecki, a Piscataway native, has had several professional roles over the years — from hair stylist to mortgage loan officer to business coach and consultant—but she’s finally found her calling with The Difference Baker, her bake shop in Loudoun County, VA. It’s an idea, she said, that God put into her heart. Her shop in Ashburn is the only retail location in the United States that carries nine certifications that it is free from top food allergens. And as the number of those with food allergies increases, more and more people…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

05/18/2023

Lifestyle

Virginia Bakery Owner Finds Calling Making Life Sweeter For All Alyssa Sobecki is not a baker. She is The Difference Baker. Sobecki has had several professional roles over the years — from hair stylist to mortgage loan officer to business coach and consultant—but she’s finally found her calling with The Difference Baker. It’s an idea, she said, that God put into her heart. Her shop in Ashburn is the only retail location in the United States that carries nine certifications that it is free from top food allergens. And as the number of those with food allergies increases, more and more people are looking for shops just like The Difference Baker, espec…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

05/18/2023

Lifestyle

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy For Wound Healing Do you know someone who suffers from wound issues, possibly diabetes, or other issues? Join our webinar regarding Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Wound Healing with Nirav Patel, DO, Chief of the Vascular & Wound Healing Center at St. John’s Riverside Hospital. Wednesday, May 31, 1 p.m. To RSVP Click Here.

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Obituaries

Port Chester's Michael T. Smith, 84, Was A Gardener Extraordinaire Michael T. Smith, a longtime resident of Port Chester, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Greenwich Hospital. Born in Port Chester on July 30, 1938, he was the son of Michael J. and Margaret (Blakesley). Michael is survived by his wife Medelyn (Ronquero); sisters Kathleen Remington and Peggy Dunleavy; nephews Eric and Brian; nieces Tara, Kris, and Meghan; and many great-nieces and -nephews—including his beloved great-niece Shylin Santana. In addition to his parents, Michael is pre-deceased by his siblings Nora and James. Mickey was a passionate gardener planting and mai…

by Family of Michael T. Smith

05/04/2023

Lifestyle

Avoiding an Asthma Attack It isn’t always clear why some people have asthma and others do not. What we do know, however, is that it’s probably due to a combination of environment and genetics. Asthma can’t be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled. What is Asthma? Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus. This makes breathing difficult, and triggers coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. For some people, asthma is an annoyance, while for others, it can be a major issue that may lead to a life-threatening asthma attack. What Triggers Asthma? Exposure to certain irr…

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Fairfield U’s StartUp Showcase Brings ‘Shark Tank’ Intensity, Possibility To Student Startups Think of it as "Shark Tank" but on a smaller scale. Five Fairfield University student teams pitched their business ideas to a panel of five business experts before a live audience at Fairfield University’s annual StartUp Showcase on Tuesday, April 18. The celebration of student entrepreneurship and innovation was held at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts in Fairfield and hosted by the Charles F. Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University. “This year we had a great mix of products and big ideas,” said StartUp Program Director Chris Huntley, Ph.D. Several teams spent last seme…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

04/19/2023

Lifestyle

Here Are Trails, Hikes To Enjoy In, Around New Haven New Haven is an exciting city with a rich cultural heritage and plenty more, but it’s also near beautiful parks that are perfect destinations for outdoors lovers looking to explore. Here are some of the best hiking trails in and around the Elm City. Partly within city limits, West Rock Ridge State Park has to be a stop for any outdoors lover. From the top of the ridge, you’ll find spectacular views of New Haven Harbor and Long Island Sound. The park offers hiking — with 21 miles of trails, mountain biking, fishing, boating, and horseback riding. If you're looking for something a lit…

by Daily Voice

04/13/2023

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