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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

Lifestyle

Pawling's Vinny's Deli & Pasta Unveils New Sauce PAWLING, N.Y. - How do you improve on what many believe is the best homemade marinara sauce ever to come out of a jar? Vinny Lamorte of Vinny's Deli & Pasta found a way. Lamorte just turned up the heat. The popular family-run Pawling deli, in its 29th year of business, has long been the home of Vinny's own wildly popular - and shipped all over the world - Daryl's House Marinara Sauce (served at Hall's Club just minutes from the deli). Now he's taking his game to the next level with his newest sensational sauce recipe - Vinny's Fra Diavolo sauce "I wanted to take the sauce to the…

by Skip Pearlman

03/05/2017

Lifestyle

Beacon Man Who Grew Up In Bronx Slums: 'Becoming A Luthier Saved My Life' BEACON, N.Y. - Beacon's own master luthier, 'Lord of the Strings' John Vergara, doesn't mince words when he talks about his work. "If I didn't find this, I'd be dead or in jail - this saved my life," Vergara told Daily Voice matter-of-factly during a recent visit to his Beacon workshop - Lord of the Strings - where he builds Spanish guitars of all types, as well as doing repairs on pretty much any stringed instruments. "It's a miracle that I'm here," he added. "Every day I'm amazed at what I have." Vergara's journey has been long and taken many unexpected turn…

by Skip Pearlman

03/05/2017

Lifestyle

New Fishkill Restaurant 'Kinda Kozy' Hopes To Become Neighborhood Favorite FISHKILL, N.Y.- When Fishkill's Toni Fusco thought about opening her own restaurant, she had the same vision many restaurant owners have - to be that good old neighborhood hangout, where everyone knows your name. So Fusco set out to create just that. The 14-year Fishkill resident opened Kinda Kozy in November, and after some early growing pains is back in full swing - specializing in 'modern American fare' like pasta dishes (and daily specials), burgers, salads, wraps, and featuring local craft beers. "I want it to be that comfortable bar/restaurant where people want to come for food …

by Skip Pearlman

03/03/2017

Neighbors

ACS Seeks Team Captains For Upcoming Mahopac, Patterson Relay Events PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. - Just about everyone has been touched by cancer in some way, and the American Cancer Society is looking for some help in fighting back. The ACS is inviting people to become Team Captains for their upcoming 2017 Relay For Life events set for Mahopac and Patterson. "We are looking to increase the number of teams at the Mahopac Relay For Life and the Patterson Relay For Life, and hope that people might be willing to lead their own team in the fight against cancer," Tracey Walsh of the ACS said. "If you, or someone you love has been touched by cancer, for…

by Skip Pearlman

03/02/2017

Sports

Four Chappaqua Skaters Named National Champs At Synchronized Skating Comp CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. - The Skyliners synchronized skating team capped a record-breaking season with four of their qualifying lines winning gold medals, and their Senior line earning bronze at the 2017 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships in Rockford, Illinois, Feb. 23-25. Four skaters from Chappaqua were named national champions - Allison Bray (Juvenile National Champion, Seven Bridges Middle School), Lauren Sallay (Intermediate National Champion, Kennedy Catholic HS), Emmy Sloan (Novice National Champion, Greeley High School) and Rhianna Gold (Intermediate National Champion, Greeley High Sch…

by Skip Pearlman

03/02/2017

Neighbors

Dutchess County Exec Molinaro To Host Series Of Town Hall Forums DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. - County Executive Marc Molinaro is hitting the road to talk to the residents of Dutchess. Molinaro announced a series of Town Hall forums he'll host to discuss the 2017 State of the County, as well as other county government topics of interest to residents. Attendees will get an overview of the 2017 State of the County address, and a chance to participate in an open conversation with Molinaro. The first Town Hall forum is set for Thursday, March 9, at 6 p.m. at Beekman Town Hall. The forums move to the Town of Poughkeepsie Senior Center March 14 at 1 p.m., to Tivol…

by Skip Pearlman

03/02/2017

Neighbors

Poughkeepsie's BurgerFi Brings The Beef - And Fries, Custard & Craft Beer POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - BurgerFi of Poughkeepsie wants to dazzle you with its impressive array of artisan burgers, freshly-cut fries, local craft beers and frozen custards. And the restaurant seems to be doing a good job. Located on Raymond Avenue near Vassar College, BurgerFi is all about offering natural, high-quality choices as far as menu items, and being environmentally smart by utilizing recycled materials whenever possible. The restaurant - which opened in 2014 - uses only certified Angus beef from its own ranch, where cattle roam free, breathe mountain air, eat grass and are treated …

by Skip Pearlman

03/02/2017

Neighbors

Community Rallies Behind Wappingers Man Diagnosed With Hodgkin's Lymphoma WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. - A GoFundMe page has been created for Randy 'Big Rands' Wachter, recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, according to his brother Dustin, who created the page. "This week, my little brother (the big guy on the left) was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma," Dustin said on the page, set up Monday. "Randy is hands-down one of the strongest, healthiest kids I know. As of now, he seems to be facing a minimum of six months of chemotherapy. That means six months of school and work being missed, not only by him, but my parents also. "My family doesn't…

by Skip Pearlman

03/02/2017

Neighbors

Putnam Humane Society Pays Visit To Yorktown Kids Who Collected Donations YORKTOWN, N.Y. - Children at The Learning Garden Day Care in Yorktown Heights got a treat last week, when Vicki DiCairano, Vice President of Putnam Humane Society (PHS) and volunteer Joanne Colangelo came in for a visit - with a friend. The biggest hit for the children (who had collected donations for the shelter) was Abby, a former PHS resident adopted by DiCairano. The children played ball with Abby and gave her lots of pats on the head and in return Abby "thanked" them on behalf of her shelter friends. The idea to put out a donation box came from teacher Chandra Lowe, and Direc…

by Skip Pearlman

03/01/2017

Lifestyle

'Love & Great Food' Recipe For Success At Poughkeepsie's Pizzeria Bacio POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - If you've been around the Collegeview Avenue area of Poughkeepsie, you've probably had a slice (or a salad or a wrap) from Pizzeria Bacio Ristorante. The family-run pizzeria/restaurant has been serving up slices and Italian specialties since 2008, and has built a reputation for not only great pizza and Italian standards, but in keeping up with the times. "Some of our most popular items now are salads and wraps," says Chef Gerardo Carino, who cooks and runs the place for brother/owner Davie Carino. Pizzeria Bacio has also earned praise for its Gluten-free pizz…

by Skip Pearlman

03/01/2017

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