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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

Business

Mamaroneck Family Business Wins Accolades For Fast Growth MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- New York SmartCEO recently honored Sean and Chris Murphy, co-owners of Murphy Brothers Contracting among its "Fast-Growth Companies" at the 2017 Future 50 Awards Ceremony. More than 300 executives joined SmartCEO in celebrating 60 of New York area's fastest-growing companies, including mid-sized companies, Blue Chip companies, and Emerging Growth companies, at their annual award ceremony in Manhattan. The Murphy Brothers began their general contracting business nearly 40 years ago, operating out of the basement of their parents' home in Larchmont. Today, th…

by Daily Voice

04/03/2017

Neighbors

Son's Illness Forces Former Norwalk Resident To Rethink Career Path NORWALK, Conn. --- It's not many people that can say their job is a lifesaver. But for former Norwalk resident Carinne Mossa, it's the truth. Mossa, a Stella & Dot independent stylist, said the community of women she has met through selling jewelry has been instrumental in helping her both retain her ties to the professional world while also raising two kids under five. Now living in Mount Kisco, N.Y., Mossa had left her job teaching fourth grade at Weston Intermediate School to care for her son who, at one-year-old, was diagnosed with a devastating seizure disorder called Dravet Syndro…

by Jeanne Muchnick

04/03/2017

Business

Elmwood Park 'Eat My Balls' Food Truck Rolls Out For Spring ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- The second season of the Eat My Balls food truck has begun and the three Bergen County residents behind it continue to -- pardon the pun -- roll with the punches. The homemade Sicilian rice balls. -- billed as "Not Your Nonna's arancini" -- are based on the recipes of Elmwood Park resident Cynthia Pittari and come in a wide variety of flavors. (See earlier Daily Voice story HERE.) Pittari runs the truck with her daughter and son-in-law, Rosa and Mike Eichman of Ramsey. The three like playing on the truck's gangster-style motif and "Don't Break My Balls&…

by Jeanne Muchnick

04/03/2017

Neighbors

Weston Parenting Expert Shares Guidance, Voice Of Reason On Baby Blog WESTON, Conn. -- Are you a new parent overwhelmed with what to buy for baby? Weston resident Sandra Gordon can help. The health/medical writer runs Baby Products Mom where she curates items to help new parents gear up safely and within their budget. The blog, which she started in 2009, is an outgrowth of her book, “Consumer Reports Best Baby Products.” "Baby products are a multi-billion dollar industry," she said. "New parents want to know what they need, and what they can skip, or buy later if they need to." Most of her core content centers on items such as a diaper ba…

by Jeanne Muchnick

04/03/2017

News

Larchmont Residents Rally For Drive-Through Dunkin' Donuts LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- Local parents, commuters and business owners have expressed frustration at the Village of Larchmont’s decision to block the development of a long-awaited Dunkin' Donuts drive-through at 1890 Palmer Avenue -- despite an official traffic study that concluded there would not be any significant impact on traffic. Residents say the location, across from the Larchmont train station, would make the popular breakfast and lunch franchise a convenient stop for Metro-North commuters, as well as a welcome and safe option for busy parents of young children. “I would love to be able …

by Daily Voice

04/02/2017

Lifestyle

Who Has The Best Pizza In Dutchess? Nominate Your DVlicious Favorite DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- No matter how you slice it, pizza is popular in Dutchess. But who has the best? Tell us where you like to go; we will then narrow down to a finalist list where you can vote for your DVlicious favorite. Send suggestions to dvlicious@dailyvoice.com by 3 p.m. Monday, April 3.

by Daily Voice

04/02/2017

Neighbors

Stamford 13-Year-Old Puts Her Heart & Soul Into Fighting Pediatric Cancer STAMFORD, Conn. — Grace Targonsk, an eighth-grader at Dolan Middle School, is like most students. She texts (a lot!), goes to after-school guitar lessons, does her homework diligently (she's a straight A student) — and, oh yeah, started her own charitable foundation to help those affected by pediatric cancer. This, despite not having a personal connection to the disease. Since forming Caring with Grace in 2014, the Stamford resident gives presentations to raise awareness about the disease, holds fundraisers and events and works with a team on a summer lemonade stand. Every September she t…

by Jeanne Muchnick

04/01/2017

Lifestyle

Who Has Fairfield County's Best Pizza? Nominate Your DVlicious Favorite FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn, -- No matter how you slice it, pizza is popular in Fairfield County. But who has the best? Tell us where you like to go; we will then narrow down to a finalist list where you can vote for your DVlicious favorite. Send suggestions to dvlicious@dailyvoice.com by 3 p.m. Monday, April 3.

by Daily Voice

03/31/2017

Lifestyle

Who Has Westchester's Best Pizza? Nominate Your DVlicious Favorite WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- No matter how you slice it, pizza is popular in Westchester. But who has the best? Tell us where you like to go; we will then narrow down to a finalist list where you can vote for your DVlicious favorite. Send suggestions to dvlicious@dailyvoice.com by 3 p.m. Monday, April 3.

by Daily Voice

03/31/2017

Business

A Little Sunshine Is Brewing In Larchmont LARCHMONT, N.Y.-- Sunshine Coffee Roasters is nearing completion of its renovation with the goal of reopening on Tuesday, April 4. In a message written on the shop's Facebook page, Co-Owner Michael Contopoulos praised "the best contractor in New York, Danny Lazzara" and his "wonderful architect Rick Yestadt." "We can't wait to see our regulars and introduce our freshly roasted coffee (yes, we roast, not just brew, our coffee in the shop) to new coffee lovers. "Our coffee and espresso, featuring different regions and roasts will open your eyes to how unbelievab…

by Jeanne Muchnick

03/31/2017

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