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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

Lourdes Boys Hang On To Win Friday Night Basketball Clash MONTROSE, N.Y. - After a wild first half that saw the host Hendrick Hudson Sailors battle back from a 16-point deficit to tie the game seconds before halftime, it was the Warriors of Lourdes who held on to take a 66-57 victory Friday night at Hen Hud. In front of a packed and noisy house at Hen Hud, Lourdes got 35 points from a red-hot James Anozie, who dropped 16 in the third quarter alone. Nicky Marra led the Sailors with 21 points. It was just the second loss in six games for Hen Hud. Lourdes improved to 1-1.

by Skip Pearlman

12/19/2015

Lifestyle

The Force Is Strong As Stamford Residents Flock To New 'Star Wars' Movie STAMFORD, Conn. — The Force was strong Thursday evening in theaters in Fairfield County and across the country, as fans of all ages flocked to see the brand-spanking new, highly anticipated Star Wars film — "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." Stamford's Bow Tie Majestic 6 debuted the film Thursday evening with at least five different showings. A steady stream of ticket buyers were heading toward the concession stand and theaters throughout the evening. Some movie fans carried light sabers, some wore "Star Wars" T-shirts, and others were decked out in items of clothing from t…

by Skip Pearlman

12/18/2015

Neighbors

500 Jewish Women Bake Up Goodness At Mega Challah Event In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. — A crowd of over 500 Jewish women from all across Fairfield County gathered Thursday evening at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich for a Mega Challah Bake. The goal was to make dough for the rich, eggy bread — and support Israel in the process. Challah is the braided bread traditionally eaten at Shabbat and other holidays. "This is the year of Hakhel — when we gather" every seven years, said Ben Zvi Shemtov, program director for Chabad of Greenwich. "With all the darkness in the world, this is a way to bring more light — by gathering together and doing an act o…

by Skip Pearlman

12/18/2015

News

Friends, Family Gather In Norwalk To Mourn Soundkeeper Terry Backer NORWALK, Conn. — Family, friends and colleagues came together for calling hours Thursday evening to honor state Rep. Terry Backer of Stratford, also known as The Soundkeeper, at the Hoyt-Cognetta Funeral Home in Norwalk. Backer won fame as the state's first and only Soundkeeper. He died early Tuesday morning in Bridgeport Hospital after a long battle with brain cancer. He was 61. A Mass of Christian Burial for Backer will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at St. Matthew’s Church, 216 Scribner Ave., Norwalk. Interment will be private. Backer, a Democrat from Stratford, rose to promi…

by Skip Pearlman

12/18/2015

Sports

Nyack Wrestles With Success In Dual Meet Against Hastings NYACK, N.Y. -- The Nyack High School wrestling team hosted Hastings Wednesday afternoon in a dual meet, with the Indians coming away with a 57–12 victory. Nyack improved to 2-6 with the win, while Hastings fell to 1-3. Nyack picks up again after the holidays, visiting Byram Hills on Jan. 5 at 4:30 pm. Hastings is at the Woodlands Tournament Saturday, then doesn't wrestle again until Jan. 6, when the Yellowjackets host Irvington at 4:30 p.m.

by Skip Pearlman

12/16/2015

Lifestyle

Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum In Norwalk Decks The Halls For The Holidays NORWALK, Conn. — The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk, one of Fairfield County's biggest tourist attractions and a seasonal favorite, is decked out for Christmas The mansion had plenty of visitors over the weekend as it sponsored its annual open house. Guests got to check out the mansion in its full Christmas splendor, as well as enjoy a performance from the New Canaan Dance Academy, check out the various holiday displays and even visit with Santa. The museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays with tours at noon, 1, 2, and 3 p.m. Tours include all three exhibits: The Stairs Below…

by Skip Pearlman

12/15/2015

Neighbors

All Aboard: Wilton Historical Society Draws Crowds To Great Trains Display WILTON, Conn. — Fans of trains will find a special holiday treat at the Wilton Historical Society, which is displaying its Great Trains Holiday Exhibit at its location on Danbury Road in Wilton. Train displays of all sizes — spread across nine tables with 16 different layouts with miniature towns and landscapes — are set up throughout the historical society's complex. Families took in the displays this weekend, with lots of parents enjoying a flashback to their own childhood train memories. "We've been here three or four times already in the last two weeks, and he loves it," said…

by Skip Pearlman

12/15/2015

News

Shelton's Plumb Memorial Library Shines For 120th Anniversary SHELTON, Conn. — Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton celebrated its 120th anniversary on Sunday afternoon with a reception that also recognized and honored some of the people who helped with recent restoration efforts at the historic building. "This is an opportunity to recognize people who have done work on the library," Elspeth Lydon, director of libraries in Shelton, told Daily Voice. "One of the people we're recognizing to day is Michael Skrtic, a glass restorer who has done a lot of projects, has a great reputation, and is a very kind and generous man." Lydon also pr…

by Skip Pearlman

12/15/2015

Lifestyle

Sweet Italian Treats Are A Staple At Dolce Italian Bakery LAGRANGEVILLE, N.Y. -- The Dolce Italian Bakery has been serving up freshly baked fine Italian treats in Lagrangeville for the last 10 years. Step inside their store on Route 82, and you'll find shelves filled with everything from intricate specialty cakes to luscious pies, pastries, cookies, breads and party platters. Oh, they also have something cannoli lovers may not want to know about (or already do) - the cannoli doughnut. "People love our cakes and pastries," Enrique, a store worker, told Daily Voice. "They also love the cannoli doughnut, they love them. Cannolis are o…

by Skip Pearlman

12/15/2015

Lifestyle

Elaborate Holiday Decorations On Display At Travelers Rest OSSINING, N.Y. -- Travelers Rest in Ossining, one of the area's leading restaurants since 1961, is especially distinctive this time of year. Owned and operated by the Langner family, and the oldest restaurant in Westchester still in business, Travelers Rest specializes in German cuisine, and has also become well known for its holiday decorations, which have become more elaborate over the years, thanks largely to house decorator Mary Supino. "Travelers is very well-known as a special occasion restaurant, fine dining," Tina Langner told Daily Voice. "We've been around for so lo…

by Skip Pearlman

12/14/2015

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