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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.

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News

Church's Christmas Tree Bonfire Benefits Weston Warmup Fund WESTON, Conn. — Weston's Emmanuel Episcopal Church held its annual Christmas Tree Bonfire on Saturday evening, with residents saying good-bye to the holiday season and proceeds benefiting Weston's Warmup Fund. People come by during the day and paid $25 to throw their tree into the pile. At 6 p.m., they reconvened and lit the bonfire, an event that has become an annual nondenominational town tradition. The church also serves up chili and cookies for those in attendance. The Warmup Fund helps needy area families heat their homes in winter. "I think it's fantastic," Dan Lerner, wh…

by Skip Pearlman

01/11/2016

Sports

John Jay's Jesman Returns To Roots To Pilot Patriot Athletic Program EAST FISHKILL, N.Y. - Kurt Jesman, a 1997 John Jay of East Fishkill High School graduate, came back to his alma mater as Director of Athletics three-plus years ago. Jesman believes that for him, Jay is the perfect fit. "I was born and raised here, played soccer and basketball," Jesman told Daily Voice. "The community, the teachers. Everyone around here is just excellent, and that's why I enjoy coming to work every day." Jesman said one of the challenges high school athletes face today is specialization. "We do have a number of kids who just want to stick with that…

by Skip Pearlman

01/10/2016

News

Poll: What Would You Do If You Won Powerball $900M Jackpot, Dutchess? DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. - With the Powerball jackpot climbing to the $900 million-dollar mark as Saturday night's drawing nears, Daily Voice is wondering what you might do with that kind of cash. Be sure to weigh in now in our poll. The drawing will be held at 10:59 p.m. Saturday night. Todd Mancuso, 37, of Newburgh, told Daily Voice: "I'd pay off all the bills, hook up the family, and take a vacation. I'd donate a bunch to charity... then see where that leaves me. I might add some expensive baseball cards to my collection." Westchester Tobacco and Stationery, on Main Street in Os…

by Skip Pearlman

01/09/2016

News

Poll: What Would You Do If You Won Powerball $900M Jackpot, Rockland? This story has been updated after the Powerball jackpot rose to $900 million late Saturday morning. ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. - With the Powerball jackpot sitting right around the $900 million-dollar mark as Saturday night's drawing nears, Daily Voice wondered what the average person might do with that kind of cash. DV polled several spectators at a pair of sporting events in Rockland County Friday night, and people's hearts seem to be in the right place - ready to help the needy, as well was their own families - and a little vacation time never hurt. Michael Coffey, 54, of Pearl River: "…

by Skip Pearlman

01/09/2016

Sports

Rivals Tappan Zee, Pearl River Spar In Friday Night Thriller PEARL RIVER, N.Y. - The gymnasium at Pearl River High School was as loud, and as jam-packed as it possibly could be, as rivals Tappan Zee and Pearl River locked horns in a Friday night overtime thriller that left fans, as well as players, physically and emotionally exhausted. It was true rivalry; high school basketball at its best. With the raucous crowd roaring every play on both ends of the court, it was the visiting Dutchmen who pulled out the win, pulling away to a 63-55 win in overtime, lifting their season record to 10-1. Jack McKeever led Pearl River with 19 points.

by Skip Pearlman

01/09/2016

Sports

Hockey Fans Get Friday Night Treat As Area's Top Varsity Teams Light Up Ice MONSEY, N.Y. - The atmosphere inside the Sport-O-Rama Ice Rink Friday night was electric, as bitter rivals Suffern and Mamaroneck locked horns for the first time this season on the ice. The Tigers came into the match unbeaten at 7-0, adding to the drama. But in the end, it was the Mounties - who scored early in the first, and led the rest of the way - who walked off with a 3-0 victory. Michael Ruthberg scored Suffern's first goal, David Rozitis picked up his first varsity goal just over a minute into the third, and Evan Cama wrapped up the scoring five minutes later.

by Skip Pearlman

01/09/2016

Lifestyle

Skaters Bundle Up And Glide At PAL's Outdoor Rink In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. — There was a chill in the air Thursday, but these beginning skaters were not deterred as they took to the ice at Westport's Police Athletic League outdoor rink at Longshore Club Park. During a visit, Daily Voice found cold but comfortable conditions, sunny skies and perfect ice waiting for skaters young and old. The seasonal outdoor rink hosts skating classes, hockey practices, private parties, open skate and more. "I've skated here a lot, I think it's great," Liam Farrell of Fairfield, who was skating with friends, told Daily Voice. "This is my favorite rin…

by Skip Pearlman

01/08/2016

News

Bridgeport Rescue Mission Aids Fire Victims, Needy With Clothing Giveaway BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The Bridgeport Rescue Mission handed out clothing and coats to men, women and children Thursday afternoon at the Rescue Mission's Fanny Crosby Home. The giveaway targeted the area's needy, with a special emphasis on victims of a fire on New Year's Eve in Bridgeport that left more than 100 people homeless. Many of the fire victims fled with only the clothes on their back — and most were in pajamas when the early morning fire hit. "What's particularly important right now, is there are additional people in the community who are in need," Donna Romano, Events Mana…

by Skip Pearlman

01/08/2016

Sports

Old Rivals Square Off On Mats As Mahopac Grapplers Welcome John Jay MAHOPAC, N.Y. - There was an atmosphere of anticipation in the Mahopac High School gymnasium Wednesday afternoon, as old rival John Jay of East Fishkill came in for a visit to take on the Mahopac wrestling team. The Patriots - who got strong performances from Randy Earl, Thomas Lavigne, Eric Wakefield and Joe Murray - ended up coming out on top with a 42-31 victory. John Jay is set to compete in the Ketcham tournament this weekend.

by Skip Pearlman

01/07/2016

Sports

Emotions Run High As Harrison Holds Off Byram Hills In Basketball BYRAM HILLS, N.Y. - There was excitement in the air Wednesday night at Byram Hills High School, with the Harrison High boys basketball team coming in to pay the Bobcats a visit. The atmosphere in the Byram Hills gym for basketball games is normally electric, and Wednesday night was no different, as the Huskies managed to grab the lead late in the fourth, and held off a furious rally by Byram Hills to pull out a 45-40 win. The win was a big one for the 6-4 Huskies, who snapped a three-game losing streak. "It broke the three-game losing streak - we were struggling to score points, and …

by Skip Pearlman

01/07/2016

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