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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

Sports

Rye High Baseball Team Hungry For More Success This Spring RYE, N.Y. - The Rye High baseball team has enjoyed phenomenal success over the last two years, and Garnets Manager Mike Bruno doesn't plan on ending that trend. Bruno, entering his 10th season as skipper, saw his team roll to a final record of 21-3 last year, losing to Byram Hills in the sectional final. Two years ago, the Garnets won the section, reached the state championship game, and compiled a 23-5 record. Watch the video to hear Bruno talk about this year's team, preparing to open the season April 4 at Lincoln.

by Skip Pearlman

03/15/2016

Lifestyle

Norwalk Stamp Show Puts The Spotlight On Redding's Mark Twain NORWALK, Conn. — Collectors gathered to show off their wares, as well as buy and sell as the Norwalk Senior Center hosted the Norwalk Stamp Show on Saturday. Nationally prominent illustrator and stamp designer Chris Calle, of Ridgefield, was also on hand. Calle created the show cover, which featured Redding hometown favorite Mark Twain, and was available to autograph copies. Paul Calle, Chris' father, designed the 1969 stamp to commemorate the Moon Landing. Paul — who was one of NASA's original artists — also designed the 20th anniversary stamp in 1989, and the pair together designed the 25…

by Skip Pearlman

03/15/2016

Sports

Rye's Rod Mergardt Savors Relationships, Experiences As Athletic Director RYE, N.Y. - Daily Voice sat down with veteran AD Rod Mergardt recently, as part of our spotlight series on area Athletic Directors. After speaking with Rye City Schools Director of Athletics Rod Mergardt for just a few minutes, it's easy to see that he loves his work, and being a part of the high school athletic environment. He's in his 53rd year as an educator and 35th in athletics. Mergardt, in his first year as AD at Rye, spent most of his career at Fox Lane (26 years). But Mergardt also had two-year stints as AD at Mamaroneck, Byram Hills and Sleepy Hollow, and spent a year as AD at b…

by Skip Pearlman

03/15/2016

News

Thousands Attend 40th Northern Westchester/Putnam St. Pat's Parade MAHOPAC, N.Y. - Thousands of people lined Route 6 on a cloudy but mild afternoon Sunday in Mahopac for the 40th annual Northern Westchester/Putnam St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade is reported to be the third-largest in New York State, and is intended to celebrate Irish culture, heritage and pride. This year's Grand Marshals were Gail Driscoll Silke and Michelle "Mickey" Driscoll Tierney.

by Skip Pearlman

03/14/2016

Lifestyle

Scouts Enjoy Special Day At Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium NORWALK, Conn. — Area Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of all types found their way to Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium on Saturday as the venue held its annual Scout Day. Scouts who showed up in uniform got discounted admission to the aquarium or the IMAX movie. There was also an activity station called "Leave No Trace," where the Scouts learned all about minimizing our impact on the environment. As a special Scout Day bonus, scouts were able to see the new IMAX movie “National Parks Adventure,” playing on the aquarium’s six-story screen, more than two months before it opens to the publi…

by Skip Pearlman

03/14/2016

Lifestyle

Molinaro, Dutchess Leaders Celebrate Hudson Valley Restaurant Week POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - Hudson Valley Restaurant Week leaders, along with Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro and other area leaders met Friday at Poughkeepsie's Bluestone Bistro to celebrate the 10th anniversary of HVRW - a two-week celebration of fine food where area restaurants roll out the red carpet - and roll back prices - in an effort to attract new customers. By lowering prices for the event's two-week period, restaurants hope to giver diners a chance to try new places and new dishes. For two weeks, through Sunday, March 20, more than 200 restaurants in the mid- and lower-Hudso…

by Skip Pearlman

03/12/2016

Schools

Housatonic Community College Celebrates As Bridgeport Campus Grows BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - Housatonic Community College hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday on its Bridgeport campus, officially kicking off the Lafayette Hall expansion project. The $45 million project includes additions and renovations to Lafayette Hall, and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2017. Speakers at Thursday's groundbreaking included Bridgeport Mayor Joseph P. Ganim, HCC President Paul Broadie II, and Mark E. Ojakian, president of the Connecticut State College and University system. The event was also attended by a crowd of students, staff and faculty. The four-story ad…

by Skip Pearlman

03/11/2016

Schools

Darien Football Players Lift Weights, Raise Hope In Fighting Rare Disorder DARIEN, Conn. — Football players from Darien High and Norwalk's Brien McMahon High joined forces Thursday to raise spirits, lift weights and raise money for the eighth annual "Lifting Grace" fundraiser at Darien High School. The event — which raises money to battle Rasmussen's encephalitis — was inspired by Grace Wohlberg, a member of Darien High's Class of 2016 and the sister of former Darien football captain Mike Wohlberg. She was diagnosed with the rare neurological disorder in 2008. "I think it's great camaraderie between the schools," Darien parent Christina Say tol…

by Skip Pearlman

03/11/2016

Lifestyle

Bethel's Sycamore Drive-In Pleases With Old-Time Vibe, Original Recipes BETHEL, Conn. -- A 1950s vibe and good old-fashioned food make the Sycamore Drive-In Restaurant -- one of the last drive-in diners in the state -- a Bethel institution that has been attracting folks from across Fairfield County for years. The restaurant has been in business since 1948 and is known for its homemade root beer and steakburgers. Patrick Austin has been the owner for the past 19 years, said the burgers are made fresh. "We use top sirloin, and there's nothing like it." Austin said. "We use the same recipe from the original owners in 1948." Just as popular:…

by Skip Pearlman

03/09/2016

Lifestyle

Yorktown Coach Diner Earns Top Prize In DVlicious Contest YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. - The Yorktown Coach Diner was the big winner in Westchester County in Daily Voice's recent DVlicious Best Diner contest, and Daily Voice stopped by Saturday to deliver the first-place plaque and banner. Owner Nick Karkambasis said people keep coming back to the diner since he purchased it 21 years now because they treat everyone like family. "The food is good, the service is good, and everyone is like family here," Karkambasis, a native of Greece who moved to Yorktown from Long Island, told Daily Voice. "We have great chicken parm - if you can't cut it …

by Skip Pearlman

03/07/2016

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