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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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Business

Personal Trainer Brings 'Boutique Fitness' To Rye Micaela Kreitman is passionate about fitness. The Rye native grew up as a successful competitive equestrian and long worked with highly credentialed trainers. At one point she decided to pursue her own credentials at Focus Personal Training Institute in Manhattan. From there, she interned at notable fitness facilities in NYC and developed clientele in Connecticut and Westchester. That loyal following convinced her to open her own dedicated studio. Fitness Boutique opened in Rye on Sept. 1 and prides itself on its "boutique" dedicated space where there is no competition or distra…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/20/2017

Lifestyle

Julia Roberts Films 'Ben Is Back' In Haverstraw Julia Roberts is spending a lot of time in the Hudson Valley of late. Her new movie, "Ben Is Back," which so far has been spotted filming in Westchester (see earlier Daily Voice story here), is now in Rockland. According to On Location Vacations, signs were spotted Tuesday, Dec. 19 along New Main Street in Haverstraw. The drama, scheduled for release in 2018, follows Ben Burns (played by Lucas Hedges) who returns home to his family one fateful Christmas Eve. Roberts plays his mother. The award-winning actress was previously spotted shooting scenes at the Mamaroneck Beach and Yac…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/20/2017

Lifestyle

6 Golden Globe Nominations For Spielberg's 'The Post,' Shot In Westchester Westchester residents have a special reason to tune in to the Golden Globes ceremony in January. One of 2017’s most celebrated films was shot in Westchester County. Twentieth Century Fox and Amblin Entertainment’s “The Post,” a feature produced and directed by Steven Spielberg chronicling the battle between journalists and the U.S. government over publishing the Pentagon Papers, racked up six nominations this year, including “Best Actor” for star Tom Hanks, “Best Actress” for lead Meryl Streep, and “Best Director” for Steven Spielberg. The Pentagon Papers detailed the trajectory of America’…

by Daily Voice

12/20/2017

Lifestyle

Get Your Beer Fix: Stamford's Half Full Brewery Pours Out Limited Edition STAMFORD, Conn. -- Still looking for that one-of-a-kind gift? Stamford's Half Full Brewery launched the new release of its second edition Without Rhyme or Reason series on Monday, Dec. 18.This barrel-aged Belgian Amber, also known as "Ernest," is a limited edition Tasting Room exclusive with only 40 cases made. Limit one case per person, More details at www.facebook.com/halffullbrewery/.

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/19/2017

Business

Get Your Last Licks: Scarsdale Ice Cream & Candy Shop To Close All Good Things, a candy store in Scarsdale known for its ice cream and candy, is closing. Which means everything -- down to the milkshake machine -- is for sale at 50 percent off. Go soon to get deals. The store manager was not sure when they will be open until. All Good Things is located in the Golden Horseshoe Shopping Center, 1074 Wilmot Rd., 914-472-1793.

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/18/2017

Lifestyle

Julia Roberts Films 'Ben Is Back' In Larchmont Julia Roberts has been keeping busy these days in Westchester. As reported earlier, she is shooting scenes for the movie, "Ben Is Back,".a drama which also stars Lucas Hedges. According to On Location Vacations, as well as several witnesses, she has been spotted at St. John's Episcopal Church at 4 Fountain Square in Larchmont on Monday, Dec. 18 as well as parts of last week. Film crews have been staked out along Beach Avenue and Linden Avenues. Among the food on hand: Walter's Hot Dogs in Mamaroneck. The drama, scheduled for release in 2018, follows Ben Burns (Hedges) who return…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/18/2017

Lifestyle

Westport Author Gets 'Saucy' With New Cookbook WESTPORT, Conn. --- Ever wondered how to make the perfect sauce? Now you can, thanks to Ramin Ganeshram. Her new book, co-authored with Lorilynn Bauer,The Art of the Perfect Sauce, is out in January. But you can order it now as a special gift (read to the bottom for details). Unlike other cookbooks which are meal or ingredient focused this book is for sauces only, explained Ganeshram, a Westport resident. That means readers can turn what they know and feel comfortable making into something totally new "with relatively little effort, time expenditure and ingredient cost." So, le…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/18/2017

Neighbors

Mount Kisco, Katonah Entrepreneurs Band Together For Love Of Bulldogs Bulldogs are a loveable lot. So much so that local mother and daughter entrepreneurs Cindy, Laura and Natalie Massari helped raise funds to benefit The Long Island Buildog Rescue. The event, which garnered more than $50K in funds, was part of the organization's annual “Beth Stern and Friends Bash for the Bulldogs" held at the Kimmel Center for University Life in Manhattan Monday, Dec. 4. Also on hand: Reality star and wife of Ice T, Coco Austin Baby Chanel and -- naturally -- her bulldog Maximus. The event was spearheaded by Entertainment Journalist Jill Rappaport. The Massari's -- La…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/13/2017

Events

Westchester Pop-Up It's not every day a small Westchester brand gets noticed by a large clothing company. Which is why Samantha Levine of Auburn Jewlery is thrilled to be selected as part of J. Crew's first pop-up shop at The Westchester celebrating local artisans. The event is Thursday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.and is part of the company's worldwide initiative. Auburn Jewelry is all about handcrafted custom jewelry for men and women. The collection includes earrings, pendants, bracelets, rings, wine charms, cufflinks, keychains, and bag charms. Every piece is handmade by Founder (and Chappaqua resident…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/13/2017

Business

A 'Cut' Above: Ossining Hair Salon Is Built On Sisterly Bond Val Tana has been in the hair industry since she was 16-years-old. It's what she always wanted to do. Cutting and coloring hair with her sister, Zamira Cutra, handling the business side of things, only makes going to work each day that much sweeter. The two, who live near each other in Yorktown Heights, own VaZa Salon, a four-year-old high-end business in the former Ossining National Bank building. The name, in fact, is a nod to the first two letters of each other names. The two pride themselves on offering coloring and cutting for women and men with all hair types. "We keep up wi…

by Jeanne Muchnick

12/11/2017

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