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Skip Pearlman

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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.

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Business
Shelton Florist Offers Contemporary Twist On Flowers For Valentine's Day Shelton Florist Offers Contemporary Twist On Flowers For Valentine's Day
Shelton Florist Offers Contemporary Twist On Flowers For Valentine's Day SHELTON, Conn. — Roses are still the most popular flower for Valentine’s Day. But some customers buck this popular tradition, according to Shelton floral shop owner Mark Rempfer. “Some people like to go with the artistic exotic arrangements,” said Rempfer, whose family has owned Langanke's Florist for three generations. For those who choose not to go with roses, Rempfer, offers exotic flowers ranging from orchids to birds of paradise. He also offers an alternative to the traditional glass vase: His shop can place arrangements in contemporary glass cubes. Rempfer said he has been gearing u…

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by Jay Polansky and Skip Pearlman
Business
Danbury Florist Keeps It Traditional With Roses For Valentine's Day Danbury Florist Keeps It Traditional With Roses For Valentine's Day
Danbury Florist Keeps It Traditional With Roses For Valentine's Day DANBURY, Conn. — Romantic Valentine's Day shoppers at the Village Flower Shop in Danbury like to keep it traditional.  "It's always the red roses ... that never changes," said Victoria Morrow. "They're a universal symbol for love, everyone gets it. The guys think they're romantic, sexy ... very few go a different way." The Village Flower Shop serves all of greater Danbury and may look familiar to shoppers from neighboring towns: It is transplanted from an earlier location in New Fairfield.  Valentine’s Day is big business from local stores to national retailers. America…

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by Skip Pearlman
Business
Newtown Florist Offers Contemporary Twist On Valentine's Day Newtown Florist Offers Contemporary Twist On Valentine's Day
Newtown Florist Offers Contemporary Twist On Valentine's Day NEWTOWN, Conn. — From a traditional dozen roses to a more contemporary mixed bouquet, romantic Valentine's Day shoppers can find exactly what they want at Newtown Florist. "When it comes to Valentine's Day, the first thing people think of and ask for is roses," said Judy Grabarz, owner of the shop. "But young people want something else, something new."  Grabarz said she often uses the color palette associated with Valentine's Day to make bouquets of mixed flowers — but she still includes the roses.  "We use lots of red, with pink, white and purple," said Grab…

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by Skip Pearlman
Business
Monroe Florist Keeps It Traditional With Roses For Valentine's Day Monroe Florist Keeps It Traditional With Roses For Valentine's Day
Monroe Florist Keeps It Traditional With Roses For Valentine's Day MONROE, Conn. — The romantic Valentine's Day shoppers at Irene's Flower Shop in Monroe like to keep it traditional.  "Roses are still the go-to flower on Valentine's Day," says Holly, who works at the shop. "Pink, red or white, the guys like to stay simple with roses." Simple or extravagant, Valentine’s Day is big business from local stores to national retailers. Americans spent nearly $19 billion last year for Valentine’s Day and could spend close to $20 billion this year, according to fatwallet.com. During the season, 250 million roses are produced. Many consumers opt…

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by Skip Pearlman
Business
From Roses To Chocolate, Stratford Florist Has Valentine's Day Covered From Roses To Chocolate, Stratford Florist Has Valentine's Day Covered
From Roses To Chocolate, Stratford Florist Has Valentine's Day Covered STRATFORD, Conn. — At Phyl's Flowers and Fruit Baskets in Stratford, romantic Valentine's Day shoppers can find everything they want.     "We sell a mixture of items around Valentine's Day, but roses are tried and true," said Phyllis Rega, owner of Phyl's Flowers. "It's still the original red rose. And we always give away a complimentary box of chocolate with a dozen roses." Valentine’s Day is big business from local stores to national retailers. Americans spent nearly $19 billion last year for Valentine’s Day and could spend close to $20 billion this year, according to …

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by Skip Pearlman
Schools
Stamford Students Create Art To Celebrate Black History Month Stamford Students Create Art To Celebrate Black History Month
Stamford Students Create Art To Celebrate Black History Month STAMFORD, Conn. — The Sackler Art Gallery at Stamford's Palace Theatre celebrated Black History Month as well as the city's students in a special exhibit Sunday.  The Sackler Art Gallery hosted its 12th annual art reception for the Student Cultural Arts & Literacy program. The reception featured works of art by Stamford students in kindergarten through 12th grade. All of the work was created to celebrate Black History Month.  The themes were Poetic Justice, African-American Artists during Harlem Renaissance and WPA, and Make Health A Habit. "This is our 12th show, and we have aro…

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by Skip Pearlman
Lifestyle
Nick's Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta Serves Hopewell Junction Tasty Italian Food Nick's Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta Serves Hopewell Junction Tasty Italian Food
Nick's Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta Serves Hopewell Junction Tasty Italian Food HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y. - Nick's Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta has a reputation as being one of the top "go-to" places for great pizza and Italian food in Hopewell Junction and Dutchess County. The reason is simple - people love the food. "We've been here a long time, we're near the ball field, and in town, so there's always a lot of people around," Manager Jesse Schewtschenko told Daily Voice. "They can walk here, and there's not usually a wait." Aside from pizza, Nick's, owned by town councilman Nick D'Allessandro, makes great salads, grilled chicken, and lot…

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by Skip Pearlman
Lifestyle
Westport Dishes Up Sizzling Comfort Foods At MacChilifest Westport Dishes Up Sizzling Comfort Foods At MacChilifest
Westport Dishes Up Sizzling Comfort Foods At MacChilifest WESTPORT, Conn. — Super Bowl Sunday’s Chowdafest grew so big it needed an outdoor — and summer — home. So Chowdafest’s creator, Jim Keenan, served up the Chilifest before last year’s Super Bowl.  This year, he added a new twist: A new category of mac and cheese chili, with seven restaurants competing. And so was born the MacChilifest. The event served up specialty chilis from 17 restaurants and two fire companies. And it was all to help a nonprofit, the Shelton-based Turtle Shell Fund. My wife and I walked into Bedford Middle School, got our ballots and our pencils and headed the cafeteria…

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by Roy Fuchs
News
Westport Senior Center Celebrates With Super Bowl Tailgate Party Westport Senior Center Celebrates With Super Bowl Tailgate Party
Westport Senior Center Celebrates With Super Bowl Tailgate Party WESTPORT, Conn. — It may be the middle of winter, but that didn't stop the Friends of the Westport Center for Senior Activities from hosting its 10th community Super Bowl tailgate party on Sunday. The event was open to fans of all ages, and drew a solid crowd. Free food and beverages were served up at the event held at the Senior Center at 21 Imperial Ave. The Staples High boys and girls cross country teams were honored at the event, which also featured PAL and Staples cheerleaders. There were also contests, games and prizes — including a guess the score in the big game played later in the …

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by Skip Pearlman
Sports
Greeley's Pete Kuczma Still Savoring Time As Athletic Director Greeley's Pete Kuczma Still Savoring Time As Athletic Director
Greeley's Pete Kuczma Still Savoring Time As Athletic Director CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. - Daily Voice sat down for a brief conversation with Horace Greeley High School's Pete Kuczma, as part of our continuing spotlight on area athletic directors. This is Kuczma's second go-round at the school. He was AD for 13 years - from 1989 to 2002 - before retiring to do interim work, including at Croton and Putnam Valley. Four years ago, in 2011, he was asked to return, and he did. Kuczma has four children, all of whom attended Yorktown High School. Kevin and Brian both played lacrosse, and both won state titles with Yorktown. Brian now coaches at John Jay-East Fishkill a…

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by Skip Pearlman
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