John Haffey

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John is a graduate of Villanova University with degrees in History, Communications, and Political Science. A lifelong Norwalk resident, he covers an array of topics from real estate and education to sports and entertainment. John has previously worked as a freelance reporter and brings experience in digital media advertising. A surfer, fisherman, and boater, John is prone to drop everything if the fish begin to bite or the waves are on. John Haffey was a former content writer at Daily Voice.

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Darien, CT
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Knee Pain? Make Sure Your Meniscus Is In Top Shape Knee Pain? Make Sure Your Meniscus Is In Top Shape
Knee Pain? Make Sure Your Meniscus Is In Top Shape STAMFORD, Conn. -- Whether you are an athlete or a weekend warrior, being aware of how to prevent injuries is of the utmost importance. Meniscus tears can occur in people of all ages. But what exactly is a meniscus?  There are actually two menisci in each knee that distribute the weight of the body and reduce friction in the knee. The menisci sit in the knee joint between the femur and the tibia along with cartilage, a smooth, gliding layer that allows pain-free motion at the joint. The menisci are crescent-shaped fibrocartilage structures that protect the cartilage from damage and allow the…

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Greenburgh, NY
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Happiness Workshop Helps Bring Woodlands Students 'Closer To The Light' Happiness Workshop Helps Bring Woodlands Students 'Closer To The Light'
Happiness Workshop Helps Bring Woodlands Students 'Closer To The Light' GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Woodlands Middle School students were introduced to the “Art of Happiness” last Friday, when their school leaders helped students pursue happiness, strive to achieve balance in their lives and how to unplug from a fast-paced world.  The day also featured teamwork activities and an emotional keynote speech from Michael Fowlin, a psychologist and actor. Fowling admitted that his hobbies in middle school were "shoplifting, burning down parks, and blowing things up" and described teens as "goldfish with short memory spans,." but noted that moths have a lif…

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Armonk, NY
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Drug Crisis In My Backyard Helps Combat Use Of Deadly Drugs Drug Crisis In My Backyard Helps Combat Use Of Deadly Drugs
Drug Crisis In My Backyard Helps Combat Use Of Deadly Drugs PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- On May 3-4 United Way Westchester and Putnam will launch its Give Local Westchester & Putnam campaign. The 24-hour online giving event asks the community to donate to 117 local, not-for-profit agencies that support the community through the arts, education, elder care, crisis support and more. Nationally, Give Local America raised more than $68 million last year. Here’s the story of one local organization that will be looking for support during Give Local this year. When Susan and Steve Salomone of Putnam County lost their son Justin to a heroin overdose in June 2…

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Greenburgh, NY
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Lawrence Street Petition Gains Traction In Greenburgh Lawrence Street Petition Gains Traction In Greenburgh
Lawrence Street Petition Gains Traction In Greenburgh GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- During last Thursday's rush hour, residents and policymakers took to the streets to observe what residents feel is an increasingly dangerous stretch of road on Lawrence Street.  New York State Assemblyman Tom Abinanti, State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and Westchester County Board of Regulator's MaryJane Shimsky, as well as Town Supervisor Paul Feiner and other civic and police representatives watched as heavy traffic snarled the northbound ramp of the Saw Mill River Parkway at Lawrence Street. Many residents feel that the NYS Department of Transportation should cons…

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Armonk, NY
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NWH's New Operating Rooms Showcase Surgical Innovation NWH's New Operating Rooms Showcase Surgical Innovation
NWH's New Operating Rooms Showcase Surgical Innovation MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Earlier this month, Northern Westchester Hospital unveiled Phase I of its surgical services modernization project, showcasing six new, state-of-the art operating rooms, a 14-bay Pre- and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and a modernized Central Sterile Processing and Supply Facility. The partnership between surgeons such as Dr. Marshal Peris and NWH allow for the highest level of surgical sophistication to develop here at the hospital. Dr. Peris is the Co-Chief of Spine Surgery and Medical Staff President at Northern Westchester Hospital, Director of Spine Surgery, Moun…

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Bronxville, NY
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NYPD Veteran, Yonkers Native, Excels In The Classroom And At The Lanes NYPD Veteran, Yonkers Native, Excels In The Classroom And At The Lanes
Nypd Veteran, Yonkers Native, Excels In The Classroom And At The Lanes VALHALLA, N.Y. -- At 33, Richard Farrow is a 10-year veteran of the Parking Enforcement Division of the New York Police Department. He spends his days maintaining traffic flow, securing motorist and pedestrian safety and issuing summonses to vehicles in violation. However, he wanted to help more. A Yonkers resident and second-year student at Westchester Community College, Farrow is pursuing his associate degree in criminal justice.  After graduation, he's considering moving on to John Jay College with an ultimate goal of being a police officer. “As a young man, I always saw myself helping p…

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Armonk, NY
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Pace Alumna, Game Designer Named To Forbes' '30 Under 30' List Pace Alumna, Game Designer Named To Forbes' '30 Under 30' List
Pace Alumna, Game Designer Named To Forbes' '30 Under 30' List NEW YORK -- For recent Pace graduate Nina Freeman, it's been one surprise after another. A graduate of the school's Dyson College of Arts and Sciences in 2012, she has found success as an in-demand video game designer, impressively being named one of Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 In Games for her innovative work in game design. Inspired by an English course at Pace, Freeman realized that the things she loved most about theatre, the rich characters and storylines, were really about the writing. “I started writing poetry and thought, ‘this is what I’m here to do,’” she said. In addition to wri…

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Greenburgh, NY
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Marionettes Show Tickles Students at Lee F. Jackson School Marionettes Show Tickles Students at Lee F. Jackson School
Marionettes Show Tickles Students at Lee F. Jackson School GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The Tanglewood Marionettes of Massachusetts visited the Lee F. Jackson School in Greenburgh last week, and had youngsters laughing and gasping as the puppeteers told the story of Cinderella using large hand-crafted marionettes and a colorful changing set.  Students also watched an introduction to how marionettes and hand puppets work to tell a story. The puppetry group travels around the country performing at schools, fairs, festivals, libraries and theaters, and is the recipient of two UNIMA awards, puppetry’s highest honor, for its productions of An Arabian Adventure an…

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Greenburgh, NY
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Students Spread Their 'Wings Across America' With Up Close Wildlife Program Students Spread Their 'Wings Across America' With Up Close Wildlife Program
Students Spread Their 'Wings Across America' With Up Close Wildlife Program GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- This week, students at Woodlands Middle School and High School came face-to-face with Freedom, an impressive American Bald Eagle, as part of a presentation by the U.S. Forest Service's 'Wings Across the Americas' program.  Wildlife biologist Jo Santiago and program specialist Michael Rizo brought Freedom to Woodlands and explained to students how the bald eagle was injured in a dog attack and would unable to hunt and survive in the wild. In addition to Freedom, the wildlife specialists also introduced students to Ty, a red-tailed hawk, Doc, a broad-winged hawk, and Zacch…

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Armonk, NY
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Saw Mill Club 'Edge' Jr. Tennis Academy Aces Finals at USTA Tournaments Saw Mill Club 'Edge' Jr. Tennis Academy Aces Finals at USTA Tournaments
Saw Mill Club 'Edge' Jr. Tennis Academy Aces Finals at Usta Tournaments WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Saw Mill Club tennis stars rose to the occasion this month, taking home top awards in several USTA tournaments across Westchester County. There was a strong showing of players representing the Edge -- High Performance Junior Tennis Academy -- from Saw Mill Club in Mount Kisco at the recent USTA L2 tournament at TI in White Plains. Seeded third in the Boys 12 age group, Edge player Marko Arboleda of Mount Kisco was victorious in the 32 draw event outlasting top seed Mathew Lieu of Greenwich 4-1, 4-2. It was Marko's fifth match in the tournament and earned him the Winners…

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