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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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Lifestyle
Get Your Chocolate Fix (And Valentine Goodies) At Norwalk's Chocopologie Get Your Chocolate Fix (And Valentine Goodies) At Norwalk's Chocopologie
Get Your Chocolate Fix (And Valentine Goodies) At Norwalk's Chocopologie NORWALK, Conn -- It's all about handmade artisan chocolates at Chocopologie, where master chocolatier Fritz Knipschildt churns out rows and rows of truffles, dessert sauces and exotic-flavored varieties (think white chocolate balsamic, ligonberry and green tea). Among the top sellers for Valentine's Day: Chocolate covered strawberries, chocolate hearts and assorted collections. If you haven't gotten anything for your sweetie yet, the store will be open from 7 a.m. to midnight on Feb. 14. Get your chocolate fix: 133 Washington St., 203-854-4754, www.knipschildt.com/flash.html/.

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by Jeanne Muchnick
Lifestyle
Mamaroneck's Chocolations Is Ready For Valentine's Day Mamaroneck's Chocolations Is Ready For Valentine's Day
Mamaroneck's Chocolations Is Ready For Valentine's Day MAMARONECK, N.Y. –- Chocolate and Valentine's Day go together like milk and cookies, tea and toast, and peanut butter and jelly. And so, in anticipation of all that February 14 represents Chocolations Owner Maria Valente will have nearly 50 pounds of chocolate-covered strawberries on hand in addition to truffles, chocolates, and treats in heart-shaped boxes.  "This is among our busiest times," she said. Among the most popular items sold: Truffles, chocolate covered strawberries and the store's famous assorted bark, in toffee, Oreo, potato chip, pretzel, cherry coconut and pistachio a…

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by Skip Pearlman
News
Commerce Street Crossing Marks One Week Since Reopening After Crash Commerce Street Crossing Marks One Week Since Reopening After Crash
Commerce Street Crossing Marks One Week Since Reopening After Crash VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Thursday marks one week since the Commerce Street railroad crossing reopened in Valhalla following the fatal Metro-North crash that killed six people on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The six victims all suffered burns to the body and blunt-force trauma, Westchester County officials reported on Tuesday. The crash occurred when a Metro-North train collided with an SUV on the tracks. Five men aboard the train -- four from Westchester (two from Bedford and two from New Castle) and one from Danbury, Conn., were killed -- as well as the Edgemont woman in the SUV. 

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by Skip Pearlman
Sports
New Rochelle Hockey Team Hangs On To Beat White Plains New Rochelle Hockey Team Hangs On To Beat White Plains
New Rochelle Hockey Team Hangs On To Beat White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- New Rochelle High School's varsity hockey team held on for a 4-3 win in a hotly contest game against White Plains Wednesday at the Ebersole Ice Rink. White Plains (12-6) had evened the score at 3-3 with 1:33 left in the second period, but New Ro's Kenny McLean scored what turned out to be the game-winner one minute later. Brendan McDonough, who finished with three goals, scored the game-tying goal for White Plains late in the second, but New Ro keeper Arthur Leibowitz didn't allow another score, finishing with 40 saves. White Plains netminder Chris Stangarone st…

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by Skip Pearlman
Lifestyle
Ridgefield's Deborah Anne's Offers Sweet Treats For Valentine's Day Ridgefield's Deborah Anne's Offers Sweet Treats For Valentine's Day
Ridgefield's Deborah Anne's Offers Sweet Treats For Valentine's Day RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- It doesn't get any sweeter than this. Come Valentine's Day, Deborah Ann’s Sweet Shoppe, a maze of chocolate on a regular day, turns into a Willy Wonka factory of heart-shaped options, a bulk of which is made in the backroom. The store, known for its rich, fudgey varieties, is all about homemade chocolate, toffee and fudge; much of it produced at its factory in Brookfield. Ridgefield resident Katie Rohrer, who works behind the counter, said the most popular items are the butter crunch and sea salt caramels, though truffles, peppermint bark, and other gourmet candies ar…

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by Skip Pearlman
Lifestyle
In Sleepy Hollow, It's About Staying Bundled Up, Warm In Sleepy Hollow, It's About Staying Bundled Up, Warm
In Sleepy Hollow, It's About Staying Bundled Up, Warm SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- It hasn't been so easy staying warm these days but the Daily Voice captured these folks braving winter's chill in town. Got some winter photos or a favorite spot you want to share? Send to jmuchnick@dailyvoice.com.

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by Daily Voice
Lifestyle
Peekskill Shoppers Were Ready For Latest Snowstorm Peekskill Shoppers Were Ready For Latest Snowstorm
Peekskill Shoppers Were Ready For Latest Snowstorm PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill shoppers weren't taking any chances in the calm before Monday's snowstorm. Shoppers lined up at La Placita Market at 1049 Park St. to get last-minute supplies in case they were snowed in. The Peekskill City School District was closed Monday, along with the nutrition center and senior citizen programs. 

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by Daily Voice
News
Daily Voice Leaders: Northern Westchester Hospital President Joel Seligman Daily Voice Leaders: Northern Westchester Hospital President Joel Seligman
Daily Voice Leaders: Northern Westchester Hospital President Joel Seligman MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- It's been a time in the healthcare industry when when it seems the only constant has been change. Joel Seligman knows that better than most. The president and chief executive officer of Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, Seligman oversaw NWH's recent partnership agreement with North Shore-LIJ, which operates 12 hospitals in New York City and Long Island. "They're all these opportunities to make the system better, and I believe that's what we're living through," Seligman said. "I think we're in Year 2 or 3 of a 10-year revolution that is going to be ver…

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Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital
Lifestyle
Feeling The Chill? Tarrytown Offers Cozy Spots For Warming Up Feeling The Chill? Tarrytown Offers Cozy Spots For Warming Up
Feeling The Chill? Tarrytown Offers Cozy Spots For Warming Up TARRYTOWN, N.Y. - It may be cold outside but inside some of Tarrytown's favorite stores, it's warm and cozy. Here, some photos from Main Street Pizza where Buffalo chicken pizza, lasagna pizza and sausage pizza are among the comfort foods available. Cheeses of a different kind can be found at Mint Premium Foods where Owner Hassan Jarane is happy to offer visitors a sample of Pickwick Cheddar with caramelized onion, honey-baked pecans, or the shop's infamous dried cherries.

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by Skip Pearlman
Lifestyle
Big Cats Become Big Attraction At Bridgeport's Beardsley Zoo Big Cats Become Big Attraction At Bridgeport's Beardsley Zoo
Big Cats Become Big Attraction At Bridgeport's Beardsley Zoo BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - Bridgeport's Beardsley Zoo is the place to go to see the big cats in town - as well as monkeys, tigers, birds and reptiles, too. Soon the zoo will add an anteater exhibit - expected to open late spring or summer. "Our most popular animals are probably the tigers, the leopards and wolves," said Zoo Admissions Manager Jill Koos. "The monkeys always have big crowds, and anything new is always big. In the summer we have tortoises, and our camel rides (expected back this summer) are very popular. "Come on down to the zoo - there's always something exciting and new!" …

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