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Jeanne Muchnick

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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.

Jeanne Muchnick's Contributions

Neighbors

She Did It: Larchmont Mom Finds Her Calling With Mamaroneck Fire Dept. LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- After her divorce, Robin Nesdale admits she lost her self-esteem. Wanting to do something that would help her as well as her community, this mom of one did something out of her comfort zone: She joined the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department (TMFD). Now 57, she's the only woman of a certain age there and, to her knowledge the only woman her age to ever pass the FF1 tests. The written and physical tests are grueling -- 100 hours long and physically and emotionally taxing -- think carrying 60 pounds on your back and breathing with a face mask while running up several flig…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/16/2017

Lifestyle

Let It Roll: Nyack Hot Bagels Makes Its Doughy Wonders The Old World Way NYACK, N.Y. -- Rockland is a bagel paradise. From classic to perfectly seeded everything to newfangled varieties like rainbow and French Toast, you can rest assured you can find a nosh-worthy bite not too far from where you live. But who has the DVlicious best? Three nominees are in the running as chosen by you; each of which is being profiled this week. Read on; then vote. You have until 4 p.m. Monday, May 30. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Nyack Hot Bagels, Nyack What Makes Them Bagelicious: Ya gotta love the motto "This Is How We Roll," written on the bagel…

by Daily Voice

05/16/2017

Lifestyle

Brewster's Tom Tom's Bagels Competes For DVlicious 'Best In Putnam' BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Putnam is a bagel paradise. From classic to perfectly seeded everything to newfangled varieties like Rainbow and French Toast, you can rest assured you can find a nosh-worthy bite not too far from where you live. But who has the DVlicious best? Three nominees are in the running as chosen by you; each of which is being profiled this week. Read on; then vote. You have until 4 p.m. Monday, May 30. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Tom Tom's Bagels and Burgers, Brewster What Makes Them Bagelicious: "The Best Damn Bagels, Period!" is the motto of thi…

by Daily Voice

05/16/2017

Neighbors

12-Year-Old Wunderkind Pianist To Perform At Greenwich Event GREENWICH, Conn. -- Concert pianist Adam Jackson has performed with the highest caliber of musicians around the world and taken master classes with leading teachers from New York to Europe. In addition, he has he has participated in various international music festivals and competitions, many of which he won or placed in very highly. And yet, he's only 13. Now, Fairfield County residents will get a chance to hear the young wunderkind play at the Round Hill Community Church on Sunday, May 21. The event, at 4 p.m., is part of the church's “Rising Star” series. Jackson was born in the UK t…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/16/2017

Lifestyle

Fresh Matters: Stew Leonard's In Norwalk, Danbury, Makes Bagels At 3 A.M. DANBURY, Conn. -- Fairfield County is a bagel paradise. From classic to perfectly seeded everything to newfangled varieties like rainbow and French Toast, you can rest assured you can find a nosh-worthy bite not too far from where you live. But who has the DVlicious best? Five nominees are in the running as chosen by you; each of which is being profiled this week. Read on; then vote. You have until 4 p.m. Monday, May 30 to vote. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Stew Leonard's, Danbury, Norwalk What Makes Them Bagelicious: Stew Leonard’s bagels are kettle boiled and heart…

by Daily Voice

05/16/2017

Lifestyle

DVlicious: Size Matters At Bogota's Boxcar Bagel BOGOTA, N.J. -- Bergen is a bagel paradise. From classic to perfectly seeded everything to newfangled varieties like Rainbow and French Toast, you can rest assured you can find a nosh-worthy bite not too far from where you live. But who has the DVlicious best? Four nominees are in the running as chosen by you; each of which is being profiled this week. Read on; then vote. You have until 4 p.m. Monday, May 30. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Boxcar Bagel & Deli, Bogota What Makes Them Bagelicious: These bagels are known for being big -- fluffy on the inside and crust…

by Daily Voice

05/16/2017

Lifestyle

New Movie Tackles Heavy Subject In Elmwood Park BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- "Weight," a film about a 27-year-old who doesn't take his health seriously until a host of events gets him motivated, will be filming at a closed set in Elmwood Park Tuesday, May 16. The movie is written, produced and directed by Rob Margolies (“Lifelines”, “She Wants Me”) and stars Ashley Johnson (“Blindspot”, “What Women Want”), Kathy Najimy (“Sister Act”,“Veep”), Jason Mewes ( "Clerks, "Mallrats”), Peter Scolari (“Girls",“That Thing You Do!”) and newcomer Zackery Byrd. Margolies, who wrote the script, said he was inspired by his own journey…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/15/2017

Events

Scarsdale Wunderkind To Showcase His Talents At Greenwich Event SCARSDALE, N.Y-- Concert Pianist Adam Jackson has performed with the highest caliber of musicians around the world and taken master classes with leading teachers from New York to Europe. In addition, he has he has participated in various international music festivals and competitions, many of which he won or placed in very highly. And yet, he's only 13. Now, area residents will get a chance to hear the young wunderkind play at the Round Hill Community Church in Greenwich, Conn. on Sunday, May 21. The event, at 4 p.m., is part of the church's “Rising Star” series. Jackson was born in the…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/15/2017

Business

Clothing Disaster Leads To New Business For Darien Mom DARIEN, Conn. –The inspiration for Laurie Tuck's new business came from a tanning mishap/clothing disaster. The Darien mom of three enjoys sunless tanning but always hated the "what do I wear" dilemma that came with the after-glow. Folks who've done spray tans know the tan needs to dry and can easily smudge right after the procedure. Regular clothing can often stick to the spray tan formula and if the fit is not loose enough, may not only ruin the application but also transfer to other surfaces. Which is exactly what happened to Tuck. On one of her favorite outfits. And so, the fo…

by Jeanne Muchnick

05/15/2017

Lifestyle

Scarsdale Bagels, With Old-Fashioned Vibe, Competes For DVlicious Best SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Westchester is a bagel paradise. From classic to perfectly seeded everything to newfangled varieties like Rainbow and French Toast, you can rest assured you can find a nosh-worthy bite not too far from where you live. But who has the DVlicious best? Four nominees are in the running as chosen by you; each of which is being profiled this week. Read on; then vote. You have until 4 p.m. Monday, May 30. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Scarsdale Bagels, Scarsdale What Makes Them Bagelicious: These are old-fashioned hand rolled bagels baked fresh on the premi…

by Daily Voice

05/15/2017

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