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Skip Pearlman

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spearlman@dailyvoice.com

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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.

Skip Pearlman's Contributions

Schools

Westchester High Schools Usher In 2015-16 School Year WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- It was opening day of the new school year at most high schools in Westchester on Wednesday. Many districts grapple with how to ensure hundreds to thousands of students get home safely with all means of transportation factored in. "We work closely with police, security, staff and faculty," Peekskill Superintendent David Fine said. "Safety is paramount. We want to create a secure and safe environment to get to and from our schools."

by Daily Voice

09/02/2015

News

Hudson Valley Regional Farmers Market Wins DVLicious Award SOUTHEAST, N.Y. -- Daily Voice stopped by the Hudson Valley Regional Farmers Market Sunday to present the winner's certificate to the market, voted by readers as the county's top-rated farmers market in the recent DVlicious Farmers Market contest. Daily Voice Managing Editor Joe Lombardi presented the award to Melissa Kamin, Director of Community Relations for the market, and Howard Yager, Executive Director of the Hudson Valley Cerebral Palsy Association. "I think its absolutely wonderful that the community has come together for the farmers market," Yager told Daily Voice. "…

by Skip Pearlman

08/31/2015

Sports

Area Varsity Football Teams Prep For Openers This Weekend WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. - Area football teams throughout Westchester and Putnam counties have been working hard through the summer heat for weeks now, prepping for the upcoming season that gets underway this weekend with games throughout the region. Squads from Ossining, Croton-Harmon, Lincoln, Hen Hud, Briarcliff and Panas High Schools all took part in a scrimmage Saturday at Ossining High School, as coaching staffs and players worked to iron out the kinks and get set for the 2015 fall season. Briarcliff opens Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at home vs. Westlake, Croton opens Saturday at 1:30 p.m. …

by Skip Pearlman

08/31/2015

Lifestyle

Paterson Celebrates Reopening Of Refurbished Mary Ellen Kramer Park PATERSON, N.J. - NewJersey dignitaries, Paterson officials and residents celebrated the reopening of Mary Ellen Kramer Park Friday morning with a ceremony, the dedication of a plaque and a ribbon-cutting. A part of the Paterson Great Falls National Historic Park, Mary Ellen Kramer Park improvements included soil replacement, new paved walking surfaces, lighting, benches, picnic tables, fencing and landscaping. Access to the falls has also been improved with a walkway along the lip of the waterfalls. Speakers included Lt. Governor Kim Gaudagno, Congressman Bill Pascrell, Mayor Jose "Jo…

by Skip Pearlman

08/31/2015

Sports

Lakeland High Football Team Hungry To Move Up Ladder, Crack Playoff Bubble SHRUB OAK, N.Y. -- The Lakeland High football team finished out of the playoffs the last two seasons, and the Hornets have some good teams to get past in Class A if they want to make the leap this fall. Head coach Rob Cappelli talked to Daily Voice about this year's team at a practice last week. "We've been kind of frustrated the past two years, back-to-back, 5-4 seasons where we just missed the playoffs," Cappelli said. "Our team has a great work ethic. They listen, and come every single day with a great work ethic. We know we need to work, we graduated a lot of people. This team is go…

by Skip Pearlman

08/23/2015

Sports

Experienced Mahopac Team Looking For Bigger, Better Things This Fall MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- The Mahopac High football team finished last season at 6-3, after losing in the first round of the playoffs to New Rochelle. And despite some losses to graduation, head coach Tom Donahoe said the team has more returning players than he can remember having, and that experience should pay dividends. Donahoe spoke about this year's team with Daily Voice at a recent practice. "I'm excited that we have more returning players than we've had since I've been the Head Coach," Donahoe said. "And they brought in a really cohesive group underneath them. ... They play really well…

by Skip Pearlman

08/23/2015

Sports

Putnam Valley Football Team Set To Mix It Up In Class B Again PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- As darkness settled in Thursday night on a baseball field behind the high school, the Putnam Valley High football team was running the last of its drills for the day. Like other area teams, the Tigers are prepping for the opening of a new season. PV gets underway September 5, at Blind Brook at 1:30 p.m. PV has gone 4-2 in its first six games in each of the last two seasons - but just missed the playoffs, last year finishing at 4-4. "That's been a bit frustrating, so we're really encouraging these guys to make sure they are the ones to take that next step," head…

by Skip Pearlman

08/22/2015

Schools

Norwalk's Human Services Council Helps Get Kids Ready For School NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Human Services Council, along with several sponsors, helped make a success of Washington Village's Family Day on Friday, with a handout of backpacks and school supplies, along with food and fun for the whole family. "Everything is donated. Donors include the First County Bank, the First Niagara Bank, HEI Hotel and Resorts, as well as individuals, and GGP also paid for an ice cream truck to come out," said Carlos Reinoso Jr., director of the Mid-Fairfield Substance Abuse Coalition of the Human Services Council. "It's nice for the families to come out and en…

by Skip Pearlman

08/22/2015

Lifestyle

Artists Put Their Work In The Spotlight At Ridgefield's Art Walk RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The streets of Ridgefield were buzzing Friday evening, as businesses and cultural venues showed off the work of local artists as a part of Art Walk of Ridgefield. On Friday, merchants on and around Main Street hosted opening receptions with featured artists. Sixty-two restaurants, businesses and cultural venues showcased the work of 80 artists in windows, on shop walls, and outside on the street. The event will run for three weeks, concluding Sept. 12. RMAC will be showcasing live music, and on Saturday, Aug. 22 some artists will give demonstrations.

by Skip Pearlman

08/22/2015

News

Pace Athletes Are First To Make Move Into Brand-New Dorm PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. - Moving day is always a stressful one for college students. But moving into a brand, spanking new dorm had Pace University athletes smiling Thursday, as the first students moved into the university's newest addition, the recently-completed Alumni Hall. "It's even more beautiful than I thought it would be," said Ariana Padilla, an incoming field hockey player from Rhinebeck, N.Y., as she was moving her luggage. "I'm really excited to be here. It's really spacious, the design is nice. ... It's pretty exciting." Alumni Hall is the first of the new dorms to open (the…

by Skip Pearlman

08/21/2015

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