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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.

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Lifestyle

Yoga Goes To The Dogs At New Center In Newtown NEWTOWN, Conn. — It's not every yoga studio where you'll find a deaf albino American Bulldog sitting by the teacher's side. But at The Newtown Yoga Center, which opened Feb. 6, having what Owner Aline Marie calls a "doga" teacher is entirely appropriate. Marie said Truth Lightening, who she rescued when she lived in California, has been meditating and practicing yoga with her since he was about four months old. It's mainly because of the tragedies he went through in his puppyhood that she keeps him near as he has extreme separation anxiety. He's not at every class, just the occa…

by Jeanne Muchnick

04/22/2017

Lifestyle

Who Has Bergen County's Best Pizza? Vote In Our DVlicious Contest BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Who has Bergen's best pizza? Three eateries are in the running -- chosen by you. Profiles on each have run; recaps below. Calabria Pizza, Oradell Ferazzoli's Italian Kitchen, Rutherford Kinchley's Tavern, Ramsey Voting ends 4 p.m. Thursday, April 27. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day.

by Daily Voice

04/22/2017

Neighbors

Woman From Stamford Finds Her Calling In Helping Disabled Vets STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford native Adriana Mallozzi has received a $200,000 grant from Veterans Affairs for developing technology to aid disabled veterans and help them live independently. The Puffin is a breath-activated portable input device that connects to mobile devices and computers – facilitating access to apps such as home automation systems. This allows users to control their environment with minimal assistance and aids in reclamation and independence. Additionally, access to computers and mobile technology will allow users to increase their employment opportunities with the optio…

by Jeanne Muchnick

04/22/2017

Business

Run Down To The Athlete's Source In Bethel For Soft Opening BETHEL, Conn. -- Runners have a reason to celebrate with the opening of The Athlete's Source. The store, at 83 Stony Hill Road in the Big Y plaza in Bethel, will have its soft opening Saturday, April 22, at 9:30 a.m. The grand opening — complete with giveaways a live remote from Kicks105.5 — is set for Saturday, April 29. Jason Holland took over what had formerly been New Balance, and said he's excited about serving the Bethel community. (See previous Daily Voice story HERE.) The new store is an extension of what he owns in Stamford, and he will stock an abundance of apparel and shoes…

by Jeanne Muchnick

04/21/2017

Lifestyle

Jazz It Up: Stamford's Coalhouse Pizza Shoots For DVlicious Win STAMFORD, Conn. -- Bright plum-tomato sauce, puddles of melted mozzarella, a perfectly charred crust … does life get any better with the perfect slice in front of you? We think not. Five finalists are vying for Fairfield County's DVlicious "Best Pizza," each of which is being profiled this week. Click and vote for your favorite – you have until 4 p.m. Thursday, April 27 and you can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. But before that, grab some Parmesan and read on. Coalhouse Pizza, Stamford What Makes It Good: It's unique and extensive line of beers -- 72 craft beers on t…

by Daily Voice

04/21/2017

Events

The Season Begins: Larchmont Farmer's Market Opens Saturday LARCHMONT, N.Y. --- The Larchmont Farmers Market opens its 12th season Saturday, April 22. Expect a wide variety of foods from regional farmers and local food producers. The market takes place in the Metro North parking lot off Chatsworth Avenue every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through December 16th. This is one of the earliest in the Sound Shore area. New Rochelle's two markets -- one at North Avenue at Huguenot Park, near Iona College and one at Ruby Dee Park at Library Green on Huguenot Street (next to the New Rochelle Public Library), don't open until early June. Rye's Farmer'…

by Daily Voice

04/21/2017

Events

Westchester Activist Groups Plan Candidates Forum In Croton CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Several groups of Westchester County activist organizations, newly energized by the political climate in Washington and at home, will host a Candidates’ Forum for Westchester County Executive Democratic candidates George Latimer, Ken Jenkins and Tom Abinanti on Sunday, April 23. Eight grassroots groups are sponsoring the event, and the forum is the movement’s first united effort toward supporting a candidate to challenge Rob Astorino for the Westchester County Executive election in November 2017. The Candidate’s Forum will begin at 4 p.m, at the Unitarian Universal…

by Daily Voice

04/21/2017

Neighbors

White Plains Musician Hopes To Rock Third Album With Crowdfunding Help WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A White Plains musician is in the midst of a crowdfunding campaign so his band, Zion80, can create its third album. And not just any album. According to Jon Madof, his 10-member group, which has performed throughout the U.S. and Europe, plays a unique blend of Jewish music – from Carlebach to Zorn and everything in between – all created through the lens of the Afrobeat funk master Fela Anikulapo Kuti, blended with the madness of the downtown New York City jazz scene. The lineup includes musicians who play with the Grammy-winning Klezmatics, Suzanne Vega, Yo-Yo Ma and m…

by Jeanne Muchnick

04/21/2017

Business

A Touch Of Color Celebrates Grand Reopening In Shelton - With Discounts! SHELTON, Conn. -- What woman can't do with a little more pampering when it comes to hair and makeup? Such was the thinking of Shelton resident Sharyn Scully who has expanded her A Touch of Color Make-up Studio by adding complete full-service hair services -- think haircuts, blow-outs, braiding, updo's and hair masks -- as well as lash lifts and micro blading, a way to color in eyebrows. The eight-year-old business is celebrating its kick-off of new benefits with a grand reopening from now through May 13. That means 10 percent off most services with 10 percent of all sales going to the Brook…

by Jeanne Muchnick

04/21/2017

Lifestyle

Safeguard Your Home From Ticks; Norwalk Company Explains How NORWALK, Conn. -- Spring has barely sprung, and it’s already shaping up to be a particularly rough year for Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. That’s according to staff at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, who said an unusually high number of ticks were submitted for testing this month. The higher tick abundance appears to be related to lower winter temperatures in the state over the last two years, officials at the state's tick-testing lab said this week. (See earlier Daily Voice story HERE.) According to Station Director Theodore Andreadis, a total of 231 ticks h…

by Daily Voice

04/21/2017

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