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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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Armonk, NY

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Chancellor Fariña Talks Common Core, Teacher Dignity At Pace Discussion NEW YORK – On Wednesday evening, President Stephen J. Friedman and the Pace University School of Education hosted Carmen Fariña, New York City Schools Chancellor, for a discussion on the state of education. The event is part of the University's InsideTrack speaker series. During a lively hour-long discussion at the Schimmel Center on the University’s Lower Manhattan campus, President Friedman and Chancellor Fariña, who holds a master’s degree in Administration and Supervision from Pace, covered a lot of ground. The conversation ran the gamut, from the pros and cons of Common Core -- she feel…

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Armonk, NY

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Stepinac Student, Mount Vernon Native's Poem Published Nationally WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Jayden Fairclough of Mount Vernon, a senior at Archbishop Stepinac High School, White Plains, was notified recently that his poem 'Barack' will be published in the America Library of Poetry ‘s 2015 compendium. Entitled “Eloquence,” the anthology comprising poems by students from across the country will be published in the fall. Acclaimed poet Billy Collins, who is a former U.S. Poet Laureate, counts among Stepinac's distinguished alumni. 'Barack' is attached below.

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Greenburgh, NY

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County OK's Camera On Ashford Ave. Bridge In Greenburgh GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- In an effort to help first responders select the fastest route to an emergency, Westchester County has given the town of Greenburgh approval to mount traffic cameras on the Ashford Avenue bridge and surrounding streets. "I want to give big thank you to the county for their response," said Town Supervisor Paul Feiner. "I think this will be a big help to first responders. They will be able to respond faster to emergencies because they will be able to monitor traffic before responding to incidents." Feiner also suggested that webcams be placed around th…

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Bergenfield, NJ

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Play Ball! Hawthorne Chevy Helps Local Ballplayers With Equipment Donation HAWTHRONE, N.J. -- In the spirit of community collaboration and teamwork taught through youth sports, Hawthorne Chevrolet is supporting Hawthorne Baseball/Softball Association through the Chevy Youth Baseball Program. This sponsorship will include both monetary and equipment donations during the 2016 youth baseball season. Over the course of the season, Hawthorne Chevrolet will donate equipment to the league which may include: equipment bags, baseballs, softballs, catcher’s gear, ball buckets, umpire’s equipment, coach’s kits, break away bases, bat racks, batting tees and first aid kits. C…

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Armonk, NY

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Spring Has Sprung With Return Of Eastern Bluebird To Pace's Campus PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- There's a new face around Pace's Pleasantville campus. No, not a new student or professor, this visitor has feathers and wings. Roughly a year ago, in an effort to attract wildlife to Pace's environmental area, staff proposed hanging a number of bird houses on campus to draw song birds, raptors and water fowl to the area. "Our Assistant Director James Eyring, and volunteer Frank Leone set a goal of constructing a variety of bird houses," said Angelo Spillo, Director of Pace's Dyson College Nature Center. Operating with no funding, the pair solicited lumber fr…

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Armonk, NY

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Pace's College Fed Challenge Team Makes National Headlines PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace University's championship-winning College Fed Challenge team has been recognized for its success in handling monetary policy. The team, along with the financial competition, was profiled earlier this week in a Wall Street Journal article. After taking home first place in the New York regional tournament last November, the team of economic students headed to Washington, D.C. where they beat out colleges from across the nation to win the national championship. The College Fed Challenge is a competition designed to bring real-world economics into the classroom. Team…

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Beekman-Poughquag, NY

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Sample The Flavors Of Town At Taste of Rhinebeck Next Month RHINEBECK, N.Y. – Rev up your appetite: Taste of Rhinebeck returns on April 12 offering event-goers a memorable exploration of the local food scene. From 6 to 9 p.m., the culinary crawl will showcase about 25 different locations spread throughout the picturesque village streets, including the recently opened Brookmeade Bakery hosted by Rhinebeck Wine and Liquor Store. Close to 500 attendees are expected to sample delicious dishes and sip specialty cocktails, while they raise money for a good cause. Last year, about $24,000 in ticket proceeds supported existing and new health services at No…

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Greenburgh, NY

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Rain, Snow or Hail: Westchester Postmasters Say Come On Down GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Westchester postmasters are ramping-up their community outreach efforts by hosting interactive sessions at Post Offices for Greenburgh residential and business customers in March, April, and May. The innovative Grow Your Business Days forums provide the community with the opportunity to meet the local postmaster and discuss mail services. Postal marketing representatives will also be on hand to demonstrate ways for local businesses to grow revenue and improve the bottom line by leveraging the power of direct mail. The Post Offices include: Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Elmsfor…

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Bronxville, NY

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Order Your Finances With An Annual Review Checklist NEW YORK -- Preparing for an annual financial review may be easier with a checklist to help you focus on important matters. With that in mind, here is a partial list of key considerations that you may want to discuss with your financial advisor. Do I need to rebalance my asset allocation? Depending on the performance of your investments, you may want to examine whether your mix of stocks, bonds, cash, and other assets is close to your target. If you have not reviewed your portfolio lately, you may be surprised at what you find. It's possible that your current asset allocation has changed qui…

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Armonk, NY

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Pace Lecture Shares What Catch Is Good For You And Our Oceans PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace Environmental author-in-residence Paul Greenberg will speak on this month at Pace Law School on the issues of overfishing and sustainability in our oceans. A Manhattan resident, Greenberg is the James Beard Award winning author of Four Fish and American Catch and writes and speaks on environmental issues relating to the oceans and food systems. His articles have appeared in the New York Times, National Geographic, Vogue and more. At Pace, Paul will lecture to students in Professor Jason Czanrezki's Natural Resources Law course and will collaborate with faculty …

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