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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

Wappingers Falls' City Dogs Strives For Win In DVlicious Hot Dog Contest WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. - The classic hot dog, in all its bronzed, charred perfection, holds a special place in the hearts – and stomachs -- of most Americans, especially come summer. July, in fact, is National Hot Dog Month, thanks to the designation by the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. So where’s the best place to slather on the toppings and indulge in the perfect weiner? Daily Voice readers picked two nominees for our DVlicious “Best in Dutchess County,” contest, each of which is being profiled this week. Read below for what makes each nominee a “top dog,” then let your fingers d…

by Daily Voice

07/21/2016

Events

Visitors Enjoy History Lesson At Storming Of Stony Point Reenactment STONY POINT, N.Y. - Visitors to the Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site on Saturday got a history lesson, but in a way that was fun. The site hosted a reenactment of an 18th century military encampment to commemorate the daring midnight assault on the British fortifications at Stony Point in July 1779. Musket, artillery and marching demonstrations were staged, visitors talked to ladies, soldiers and craftsmen in 18th century attire, performing camp chores such as blacksmithing and cooking. Demonstrations were held on how wool is dyed and spun, and there were colonial games and w…

by Skip Pearlman

07/20/2016

Neighbors

Brothers Bring 'Taste Of South Of France' To Hillburn HILLBURN, N.Y. - Like a hidden gem from the south of France or the Napa Valley, Rockland County's own Torne Valley Vineyards is still being discovered and appreciated by area residents. Torne Valley Vineyards was founded in 2009, and opened in 2013 by brothers Jonathan and Stephen France - who wanted to 'bring a taste of southern France to Rockland County' - and has the proud distinction of becoming the first fully functioning winery in Rockland County New York. The rustic, Victorian getaway offers a retro feel, and hosts many events - including a Summer Concert Series, offers catering on a…

by Skip Pearlman

07/20/2016

Lifestyle

Poughkeepsie's Noshi's Coney Island Ranks Among DVlicious Hot Dog Finalists POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The classic hot dog, in all its bronzed, charred perfection, holds a special place in the hearts – and stomachs -- of most Americans, especially come summer. July, in fact, is National Hot Dog Month, thanks to the designation by the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. So where’s the best place to slather on the toppings and indulge in the perfect weiner? Daily Voice readers picked two nominees for our DVlicious “Best in Dutchess County,” contest, each of which is being profiled this week. Read below for what makes each nominee a “top dog,” then let your fingers do t…

by Skip Pearlman

07/20/2016

Lifestyle

Brewster's Red Rooster Vies For 'Top Dog' In DVlicious Hot Dog Contest BREWSTER, N.Y. -- The classic hot dog, in all its bronzed, charred perfection, holds a special place in the hearts – and stomachs -- of most Americans, especially come summer. July, in fact, is National Hot Dog Month, thanks to the designation by the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. So where’s the best place to slather on the toppings and indulge in the perfect weiner? Daily Voice readers picked two nominees for our DVlicious “Best in Putnam County,” contest, each of which is being profiled this week. Read below for what makes each nominee a “top dog,” then let your fingers do the cli…

by Skip Pearlman

07/20/2016

Lifestyle

Storms Over Hudson River End With Painted Skies, Calm Waters Scattered thunderstorms hit the Hudson Valley Monday night, making for some wind-blown, painted skies after the storms passed. Daily Voice captured some of the skies over the Hudson River, near Cold Spring, on the Putnam/Dutchess border. Skies are expected to be clear Tuesday night for viewing the full Buck Moon, or Thunder Moon. Wednesday and Thursday's temps look to peak in the low 80s, but forecasts call for a rise back into the 90s by the weekend. Thunderstorms are possible for Friday evening.

by Skip Pearlman

07/19/2016

Obituaries

Frances Rida, 'Grandma Rida,' 96, Of Somers SOMERS, N.Y. - Frances Rida, 96, of Somers, formerly of Mount Vernon, NY, , died on Monday, July 18. Frances, known as ”Grandma Rida,” was born in the Bronx, April 27, 1920 to Octavio and Madeline Trippodo.Frances, wife of the late John Rida, is survived by one daughter: Helga Stanton (Robert, Sr) of Lincolndale, NY; she is the grandmother of Corinne Stanton; Robert Stanton; Jr.(Katie) , Janine Stanton-Lamb (Rick), Rick Stanton (Nicole), Great Grandmother of Diana; Mikey; Ricky; Rachel; Chloe; Lila; Bobby III; Andi.She is the sister of Thomas Trippodo and Regina Spruck and was predeceased by…

by Skip Pearlman

07/19/2016

Lifestyle

Full Buck Moon (Thunder Moon) Lights Up Yonkers Skies The full moon is back, and this time it's showing off its antlers as the Full Buck Moon, or Thunder Moon. Daily Voice captured this image of the nearly full moon Monday night- as thunderstorms fittingly hit the area. July is the month of the Full Buck Moon, because Bucks begin to grow new antlers at this time. This Full Moon is also known as the Thunder Moon because thunderstorms are so frequent during this month. Moon facts: On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to step foot on the Moon. He also placed the U.S. flag there.

by Skip Pearlman

07/19/2016

Lifestyle

Full Buck Moon (Thunder Moon) Lights Up Putnam Skies PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. - The full moon is back, and this time it's showing off its antlers as the Full Buck Moon, or Thunder Moon. Daily Voice captured this image of the nearly full moon Monday night - as thunderstorms fittingly hit the area. July is the month of the Full Buck Moon, because Bucks begin to grow new antlers at this time. This full moon is also known as the Thunder Moon because thunderstorms are so frequent during this month. Moon facts: On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to step foot on the moon.

by Skip Pearlman

07/19/2016

Lifestyle

LaGrange's Sweet Central Express Dazzles With Gourmet, Handmade Ice Cream DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. - You probably won't find Sweet Central Express owner Michael Eugene Fertucci driving his gourmet ice cream truck down your neighborhood street, ringing those familiar bells that had kids of all ages racing for their favorite treat. But if you do run into the brightly-decorated ice cream truck - at a party, festival, carnival, private or corporate event, you'll be glad you did. Fertucci, a Culinary Institute graduate and gourmet pastry chef who resides in LaGrange, spent 13 years traveling and working with different chefs and restaurants. On one of his stops he was t…

by Skip Pearlman

07/18/2016

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