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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

Business

Father, Son Team Up To Open New Wine & Liquor Store In Mahopac MAHOPAC, N.Y. - Mahopac resident Theodore Lampropoulos said he opened his new store because after touring other area liquor stores, he thought he could do better. "They weren't up to par," Lampropoulos told Daily Voice. "The selection. ... They weren't modern. I felt I could do something better." So Lampropoulos and his father, Danny, joined forces and opened Mahopac Wine & Liquor. The store opened two weeks ago and is set for an official grand opening and ribbon cutting Friday, March 3 at 5 p.m. What makes Lampropoulos' store different? "We brought in new bra…

by Skip Pearlman

03/01/2017

Lifestyle

These Dutchess Eateries Are Getting Ready For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. - Dutchess County, get ready to reserve your tables. One of the nation's largest and most anticipated restaurant weeks, The Valley Table’s Spring 2017 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, is taking place March 6-19. Now in its 11th year, Hudson Valley Restaurant Week gives chefs the opportunity to flaunt their best fare, and diners the chance to try new restaurants and visit old favorites. For Dutchess County residents, it's a matter of so many choices and so little time. Dutchess has a whopping 30 eateries set to participate, second only to Westchester's 112. Here's the …

by Skip Pearlman

03/01/2017

Lifestyle

Dinner Is Served: These Rockland Spots To Participate In HV Restaurant Week ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. - Rockland County, get ready to reserve your tables. One of the nation's largest and most anticipated restaurant weeks, The Valley Table’s Spring 2017 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, is taking place March 6-19. Now in its 11th year, Hudson Valley Restaurant Week gives chefs the opportunity to flaunt their best fare, and diners the chance to try new restaurants and visit old favorites. For Rockland residents, it's a matter of so many choices and so little time, with 21 eateries set to participate. Here's a list of Rockland County restaurants preparing to awaken your ta…

by Skip Pearlman

03/01/2017

Politics

Molinaro, Other Hudson Valley County Execs Outline Successes DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. - County leaders from Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan and Ulster detailed numerous examples about how they've consolidated services and cut expenses in an effort to realign government to reduce taxes during a Hudson Valley Pattern For Progress breakfast Tuesday at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel. About 330 attendees heard Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro, Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus, Sullivan County Legislative Chairman Luis Alvarez and Ulster County Executive Michael Hein explain how innovation has resulted in new programs that target and nurture business d…

by Skip Pearlman

03/01/2017

Lifestyle

Putnam Eateries Ready For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. - Putnam County - get ready to reserve your tables. One of the nation's largest and most anticipated restaurant weeks, The Valley Table’s Spring 2017 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, is taking place March 6-19. Now in its 11th year, Hudson Valley Restaurant Week gives chefs the opportunity to flaunt their best fare, and diners the chance to try new restaurants and visit old favorites. Putnam County restaurants set to participate are: Cathryn's Tuscan Grill in Cold Spring Char Steakhouse & Bar in Mahopac Chophouse Grille in Mahopac Clock Tower Grill in Brewster Dish …

by Skip Pearlman

03/01/2017

Lifestyle

Thousands Expected To Attend 22nd Wappingers Falls St. Patrick's Parade WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. - One of Wappingers Falls' favorite events takes place this weekend, as the village will host its 22nd Dutchess County St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 4. The parade has grown to include over 3,000 participants and draws huge crowds along the parade route that winds through the village. Each year the parade committee selects an outstanding community person to lead the parade, and this year's Grand Marshal is Eileen McDonald Sassmann. The parade, which will follow a service and breakfast at St. Mary's Church, is set to step off at 1 p.m. sharp, rain or shin…

by Skip Pearlman

03/01/2017

Lifestyle

Get Ready To Eat: These Westchester Hot Spots Set For HV Restaurant Week WESTCHESTER, N.Y. - Westchester County, get ready to reserve your tables. One of the nation's largest and most anticipated restaurant weeks, The Valley Table’s Spring 2017 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, is taking place March 6-19. Now in its 11th year, Hudson Valley Restaurant Week gives chefs the opportunity to flaunt their best fare, and diners the chance to try new restaurants and visit old favorites. For Westchester residents, the only question is where to start - with 112 eateries set to participate. “What makes Hudson Valley Restaurant Week such an extraordinary culinary experience …

by Skip Pearlman

03/01/2017

Lifestyle

EnerShe Fitness Remains Mahopac Destination For Women's Health, Support MAHOPAC, N.Y. - When Karly Schneider took over the former Fitness Unlimited, turning it into enerShe Fitness, her vision was simple. Fitness Unlimited was a facility that catered to women only for the last 28 years, and Schneider had no interest in changing that part. She just wanted to make it even better. "We wanted to make it more than just a fitness facility," Schneider told Daily Voice. "It's a women's lifestyle facility. We offer nutritional support and group support for things women go through. "This is a place women can come and be comfortable," she added.…

by Skip Pearlman

02/27/2017

Neighbors

War Vet, FD Captain Welcoming Presence At Brewster Train Station BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Brewster's George Godfrey learned nine years ago that he could bring some positive energy to his little corner of the world at the Brewster Train Station - and help himself at the same time. Godfrey, an 84-year-old lifelong Brewster resident, Korean War veteran (with three Bronze Stars) and 57-year Brewster Fire Department member (11-year captain), lost his wife of 45 years in 2001. After a few years of dealing with medical and other issues, Godfrey decided he needed to do something. He was missing his longtime partner and needed to occupy his time. "I figured I'd st…

by Skip Pearlman

02/27/2017

Police & Fire

Poughkeepsie Firefighter Says Emotional Goodbye After 47 Years On Job POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - After spending 47 years with the Poughkeepsie Fire Department, Mike Marinucci called it a career Thursday, saying goodbye to fellow firefighters throughout the day at the fire station on North Clover Street. As new friends and old found their way to the Clover St. Station to say their farewells, Marinucci said he wasn't leaving by choice, but because he hit the mandatory retirement age of 65.become "It's not something I want to do, but I have to," Marinucci told Daily Voice. "It's hard to leave... It's been a good career, I worked with a lot of nice guys …

by Skip Pearlman

02/26/2017

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