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Skip Pearlman

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Skip Pearlman is an award-winning photojournalist who has been photographing and covering news, sports and features in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties for three decades, and currently resides in Dutchess County.

Skip was formerly a photographer and reporter at Daily Voice.

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Schools
Norwalk's Columbus Magnet Students Reach For The Stars On Space Mission Norwalk's Columbus Magnet Students Reach For The Stars On Space Mission
Norwalk's Columbus Magnet Students Reach For The Stars On Space Mission NORWALK, Conn. - Kids at Norwalk's Columbus Magnet School got a taste of what it's like to travel to the stars Thursday, when the school's Young Astronaut program staged a simulated space mission. Andy Pearce, commander in chief and fourth-grade teacher, said the school was celebrating its 20th year of staging space missions. "Every year we have a simulated astronaut mission," Pearce told the Daily Voice. "We run the mission for 24 hours -- where the kids are on a spacecraft, and in Mission Control. And we kind of do the sort of things that NASA would do with their astronauts. The kids …

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Sports
Ossining Softball Team Plays Strong Defense, But Falls to Lakeland Ossining Softball Team Plays Strong Defense, But Falls to Lakeland
Ossining Softball Team Plays Strong Defense, But Falls to Lakeland OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining High School softball team has had trouble finding wins this spring, and that trend continued Wednesday at Lakeland High School. Lakeland improved to 10-3 on the season after posting a 16-1 victory. But Pride coach Jesse Nunes said the team is doing some good things. "We've got a really nice defensive team here," he said. "And they're working hard." Alyssa Aurora took the loss on the mound for Ossining, which fell to 1-12. Amber Badillo had a grand-slam and a solo homer for Lakeland.

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Sports
Lakeland High Softball Team Keeps Rolling Along, Tops Ossining Lakeland High Softball Team Keeps Rolling Along, Tops Ossining
Lakeland High Softball Team Keeps Rolling Along, Tops Ossining SHRUB OAK, N.Y. -- The Lakeland High softball team has jumped out to a strong start and the Hornets continued their outstanding play Wednesday with a 16-1 win over Ossining in beautiful weather at Lakeland High School. Eighth-grader Claire Fon picked up the win for the Hornets (10-3). Ossining fell to 1-12. Amber Badillo had a big day for the Hornets, belting a grand-slam and a solo homer, good for five RBI. Cameron Lischinsky and Jenna Houlahan each had three RBI.

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Lifestyle
'Homeless To Harvard' Author Connects At STAR Event In Darien 'Homeless To Harvard' Author Connects At STAR Event In Darien
'Homeless To Harvard' Author Connects At STAR Event In Darien DARIEN, Conn. -- Supporters of Norwalk-based STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way enjoyed a recent fundraising luncheon that featured a speech by the author of a bestselling memoir on her journey as a homeless teen to a Harvard student.  Liz Murray is the author of "Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard." She spoke at the event was at the Woodway Country Club in Darien last week.  The programs and services at STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way help those with developmental disabilities and their families in Norwalk, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston, Westp…

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Lifestyle
Cancer Survivors Prove Runway Ready At The Ridgefield Playhouse Cancer Survivors Prove Runway Ready At The Ridgefield Playhouse
Cancer Survivors Prove Runway Ready At The Ridgefield Playhouse RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The models are runway ready for an upcoming fashion show hosted at the Ridgefield Playhouse and hosted by Lynn Evans that will benefit Ann's Place in Danbury.  All the models who were chosen have either battled cancer themselves or have been personally affected by the disease. On Wednesday, May 20, the Playhouse turns into a design house complete with a runway where local “celeb” models show off clothing and accessories at the “Spring Into Fashion” event. All proceeds will benefit Ann’s Place, a Danbury-based cancer support facility. Shopping, makeup applicati…

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Lifestyle
As May Arrives, Signs Of Spring Are All Around Somers As May Arrives, Signs Of Spring Are All Around Somers
As May Arrives, Signs Of Spring Are All Around Somers SOMERS, N.Y. -- Signs of spring are starting to show up all around the area, as these scenes from Somers show. Temps for the week topped out in the 70s Wednesday.

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Schools
Darien Students Learn Lesson In Dangers Of Drunken Driving Darien Students Learn Lesson In Dangers Of Drunken Driving
Darien Students Learn Lesson In Dangers Of Drunken Driving DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien High School students learned first-hand the dangers of unsafe driving as the Darien Police Department sponsored the “Students Against Destructive Decisions” (S.A.D.D.) Safety Fair in the school courtyard on Thursday, April 30. The Department of Motor Vehicles, the Connecticut State Police, the S.A.D.D. Team, Safe Rides, and many other groups and individuals were on hand to help raise awareness about driving safety. A crash simulator was in place for students to experience what it feels like to be in a collision or rollover crash, and students were able to get an …

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Neighbors
Seniors Helping Seniors: SHU Students Host Health Fair In Bridgeport Seniors Helping Seniors: SHU Students Host Health Fair In Bridgeport
Seniors Helping Seniors: SHU Students Host Health Fair In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- College seniors helped actual seniors as students from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield hosted a free public health fair for residents and guests of The Watermark in Bridgeport.  Residents turned out for Friday's special event, as the college students manned several stations where seniors were able to try out various exercises that have important real-life applications for health and fitness, such as strength and stability, hand grip, walking and blood pressure. All of the students are either exercise science or pre-physical therapy majors and have been voluntee…

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News
Color Purple's Everywhere As Mahopac Is Ready For Big Day Color Purple's Everywhere As Mahopac Is Ready For Big Day
Color Purple's Everywhere As Mahopac Is Ready For Big Day MAHOPAC, N.Y. - The signs of purple are showing up all over Mahopac, as the town prepares for "Paint the Town Purple Day" on Friday. It's the American Cancer Society's way of getting the community involved and prepared for the upcoming Relay for Life in June, and spreading the message of hope. "For us, it's about the community coming together, because cancer touches everyone," Tracey Walsh, of the Cancer Society, told Daily Voice. "We paint the town purple to prepare for relay," Walsh said. "It raises awareness, and gets people motivated - like a call to action each year - that it is…

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Sports
Somers Beats Yorktown In Battle Of Teams Off To Strong Starts In Baseball Somers Beats Yorktown In Battle Of Teams Off To Strong Starts In Baseball
Somers Beats Yorktown In Battle Of Teams Off To Strong Starts In Baseball SOMERS, N.Y. -- In a game that was close all the way between two teams that are both off to strong starts this spring, the Somers High baseball team hung on to earn a 7-5 victory over Yorktown Thursday at Somers High School. In ideal conditions - mild temperatures and sunny skies - Somers senior right-hander Anthony Maestri picked up his first win of the season for the Tuskers, who improved to 6-3. Matt Pupczyk took the loss for Yorktown (7-4). Somers coachJoe Wootten likes his team's start, but said the Tuskers are going to have to firm up their if they want to go far this season. "…

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