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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Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ

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Oakland Education Foundation Heads Off To The Races OAKLAND, N.J. -- The Oakland Education Foundation is hosting its annual ‘Night at the Races’ this weekend in an effort to raise funds for the steam operations at the Valley middle school. The event will be at the Preakness Hills Country Club in Wayne. “The students have consistently come in first or second place in sciences and math; OEF tries to improve on one of the top school systems in NJ.” said Thomas 'Chopper' Russo of Chopper Russo Real Estate Group. Tickets are $125 per person and includes open bar, butler passed hors d’oevres, gourmet food stations throughout the night, reserved se…

Content Partner: Chopper Russo Group - RE/Max Traditions Real Estate

Armonk, NY

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Got Game? Saw Mill Club Welcomes NBA Trainer For Skills Program MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- For Westchester basketball players looking to take their game to the next level, Saw Mill Club welcomes NBA trainer D.J. Sackmann for an eight week basketball skills program in Mount Kisco. The program, which will be held on Monday evenings in April and May, is run by internationally acclaimed trainer D.J. Sackmann. Sackmann is based out of the greater New York area and has hosted clinics across the globe. Additionally, he has worked with several NBA players including Mario Chalmers, Ben McLemore, Evan Turner and others. The clinic will address: Advanced Ball Handlin…

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Bergenfield, NJ

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March is National Nutrition Month: Does Your Diet Measure Up? RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Although there is increasing awareness about the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and diet to support physical wellness and longevity, Americans of all ages are still struggling to achieve optimal nutrition. We are lucky to live in an area where we have access to numerous supermarkets and farmers markets. We also have seemingly endless options for takeout and delivery. There are even companies that will deliver groceries right to our doorstep. With all of these choices, maintaining a healthy diet should be easy, right? Wrong! According to the President's Coun…

Content Partner: The Valley Hospital

Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ

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Children Invited To Find The Golden Egg in Oakland's Annual Easter Egg Hunt OAKLAND, N.J. -- To kick off the start of spring, Oakland Public Events will host its annual easter egg hunt for children next weekend. Visitors will be able to meet the Easter bunny and take home complementary pictures thanks to Walgreens. The afternoon will also include a balloon magician as well as complementary coffee and hot chocolate from Coffee Roasters and free Dunkin Munchkins from Dunkin Donuts. “The hunt is one of many events that makes Oakland a great town and is consistently rated as one of the top towns in NJ and has been named the best town for new families.” said Thomas 'C…

Content Partner: Chopper Russo Group - RE/Max Traditions Real Estate

Armonk, NY

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NWH's 3D Surgery Modeling Keeps Your New Knee Kicking MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- For those suffering from chronic knee pain, sometimes a complete knee replacement can be the only option to restore mobility. Advancements in knee surgery allow for a highly customized knee replacement. Using 3D modeling, a knee implant is tailored specifically for each patient. The 3D model results in a better-alignment that is more accurately sized for the patient and surgically installed in less time. A perfectly aligned joint can last 20 to 30 years, eliminating the need for costly and painful supplementary surgeries. "With this computer model, I get to rotat…

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

Bronxville, NY

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Retirement Planning For Dual-Income Households NEW YORK -- The typical American family reflected in iconic television shows of the 1950s and 1960s, in which the husband went off to work each morning and the wife happily played out the role of homemaker, is firmly in the minority. By 2012, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that six in 10 families with children have two working parents. What's more, the majority of Americans feel they need dual incomes in order to reach their financial goals.1 For a major goal like retirement, working couples need to be especially vigilant to coordinate their planning efforts in a way that supports…

Content Partner: The Peloso-Barnes Group

Armonk, NY

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Stepinac Students Prepare To Take The Stage In 'Sister Act' WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Rehearsals are underway for the Archbishop Stepinac High School Drama Club’s production of Sister Act. Sister Act is the feel-amazing musical comedy based on the 1992 film starring Whoopi Goldberg. It tells the story of a woman hiding in a convent who helps her fellow sisters find their voice as she rediscovers her own. The production promises powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and moving story. Stepinac will be the first high school theatrical group in the U.S. to present the rousing musical comedy at 7:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, April 29- 30 and May 6-7 a…

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Paramus, NJ

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Help Your Body Make A Deep Tourney Run With Proper Cool Down Care PARAMUS, N.J. -- Whether you’re an elite college basketball player gunning for a trip to the NCAA tournament or someone who just hits the local court for fun, how you finish a game is as important for your body as how you prep. Immediately after finishing a game, it is important to gradually bring down your heart rate. Sudden stops can lead to blood pooling in your extremities and cause dizziness. For basketball players, walking or shooting free throws for a few minutes lets your body re-adjust to its normal state. The cool down phase is also the optimal time for stretching. After exercise,…

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Darien, CT

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Avoid The Aches And Pains Of Motherhood With Joint Tips From HSS STAMFORD, Conn. -- As a new mom, many mothers experience aches and pains from constantly leaning over, whether placing your child in a car seat, nursing or simply rocking to sleep. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reports that postpartum moms may lift their children up to 50 times a day. As your child grows and gain weight, your pain may worsen. The most common pain points in a new mother tend to be the wrist, hips, shoulders, necks and back. New moms often feel tendinitis called De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, an inflammation of the tendons around the wrist and thumb. The muscles …

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Mamaroneck, NY

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Connecticut's Sherwood Island Park Offers Birder's Delight Along The Sound WESTPORT, Conn. -- Sherwood Island State Park, situated along the Connecticut coastline just off Interstate 95 in Westport, Conn., is widely recognized as a premier regional birding site. Here, birders have the opportunity to scour habitats as diverse as coastal forest, salt marsh, and sandy coastline within a relatively small area. No matter the season, this remains a fantastic place to raise the binoculars. After paying an in-season -- Memorial Day to Labor Day weekday fee of $9 -- you'll see an expanse of salt marshes immediately visible to the left upon entry to the park. In colder month…

by William Haffey

03/15/2016

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