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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Spring Out Of Bed This Sunday With Daylights Savings Time Cheat Sheet MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Loved by some and feared by many, the turning forward of clocks to begin daylight saving time this Sunday marks the unofficial end of the winter doldrums. Although the switch offers an extra hour of daylight in the evenings, the gain is often at the expense of our circadian rhythms. According to Dr. Praveen Rudraraju, Director at Northern Westchester Hospital's Center for Sleep Medicine, the hour time change affects people differently. Some are able to quickly adjust to the loss of an hour of sleep, while others spend weeks struggling to recalibrate their sleep patterns.…

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Daily Voice Leaders: Dr. Cliff Wood, President, Rockland Community College SUFFERN, N.Y. -- As higher education costs climb higher and higher, community colleges have emerged as financially smart alternative to the price tags and loans associated with a four year degree. At Rockland Community college, President Dr. Cliff Wood is making it his mission to provide a top-tier education at an affordable price point for students in the Mid-Hudson region. As President of Rockland Community College since 2004, Dr. Wood has seen the college evolve from a local alternative to costly higher eduction into a regional power in workforce development, college transfers and profess…

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03/10/2016

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Advanced Patient Care Facility Opens At Northern Dutchess Hospital RHINEBECK, N.Y. – Less than two years after breaking ground, Northern Dutchess Hospital has opened its $47 million state-of-the-art patient care pavilion. The new Martin and Toni Sosnoff Pavilion offers a redesigned and healing environment for patients and their families. “This spectacular building provides our community with all the modern conveniences that are vital in helping people heal as well as more-advanced surgical technology,” hospital President Denise George said. “This is the most transformational project the hospital has undertaken for decades and will position us to provide fo…

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Pace People This Week: Alumna's Travel Show Nets National Recognition PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Here is a roundup of newsmakers and their news in brief from Pace University: Alumna Joanna Franco's travel-based YouTube channel "Shut Up and Go" is being sponsored by AT&T for a yearlong travel push. The campaign has been featured in Mashable, Variety, AdAge, and more. Alumna Nina Freeman ’12 was profiled in The Guardian about her latest multilayered, narrative video game, Cibele. To read more, click here. CEO of Investopedia and adjunct Pace professor, David Siegel, was interviewed about leadership in a Forbes article--and mentions his "Entrepr…

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Pace Symposium Tackles Pocantico Watershed Question PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace University's Dyson Institute for Sustainability and Environment is hosting a symposium called "Environmental Research in the Pocantico Watershed: Past and Future" and invites the public to be part of the discussion between academics, citizen groups and policymakers on future research needs. The day will examine the fragile relationship between the Pocantico Watershed -- which flows into the Hudson River -- and surrounding Westchester communities. A panel on the current state of the watershed will be attended by the following experts: Nicholas A. Robi…

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Northern Dutchess Hospital Launches Adjustment To Aging Support Group RHINEBECK -- Northern Dutchess Hospital's Healthy Aging Center has launched an 'Adjustment to Aging' support group, designed to help seniors adapt to the next stage in their lives. This therapy group will help participants having difficulty adjusting to the myriad of life transitions related to aging. There will be discussions on common aging experiences, managing difficult emotions, significant everyday challenges and grief after loss. Participants will learn effective coping skills for managing anxiety, reducing stress and finding peace with the aging process, according to the facilitator,…

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NWH's Cardiac Rehab Center Helps Patients Get Back In Action, Sooner MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. – If you’ve suffered a debilitating cardiac emergency, the road to recovery can be less arduous with a proper rehabilitation program. In an effort to shorten recovery times and help patients return to everyday life quicker, Northern Westchester Hospital offers a specialized cardiac rehabilitation program that does just that. You’re a candidate if you’ve had a heart attack, bypass surgery, heart failure or other cardiac event. The program offers medically-monitored exercise sessions, nutrition education, stress management and more. The benefits of cardiac rehab are numerous…

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Moms Unite With Valley Center For Childbirth's #MomSquad RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Calling all moms and moms to be! Valley's Center for Childbirth is pleased to introduce a new a social media forum for new and expectant mothers. We will address a wide range of topics, including birth plans, childbirth, breastfeeding, newborn care, healthy toddler diets and so much more! Valley encourages all mothers to like The Center for Childbirth Facebook page and leave your questions and musings about this very special time in your life using the hashtag #MomSquad. By using the hashtag #MomSquad, participants will be connected with Valley’s doctors and experts, as w…

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Stepinac Band Feels The Luck Of The Irish With Two Parades This March WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Continuing a long tradition, the Archbishop Stepinac High School Band will march in the St. Patrick’s Day parades in White Plains on Saturday, March 12 and in Yonkers on Saturday, March 19. The band, an integral part of the musical fabric of Stepinac, comprises students who do not necessarily have a strong talent in playing a musical instrument but have a strong interest to do so. Throughout the year, they are instructed to help them become more proficient in their playing abilities. In addition to marching in St. Patrick’s Day parades on a rotating basis throughout th…

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Valley and Holy Name Collaborate to Defeat Drug Resistant Bacteria RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Valley Hospital and Holy Name Medical Center are collaborating to defeat a common foe: a dangerous drug-resistant bacterium called Clostridium difficile, or C. difficile. C. difficile is a bacterium that can cause symptoms ranging from diarrhea to life-threatening inflammation of the colon. It was responsible for almost half a million infections and was associated with approximately 29,000 deaths in 2011, according to a study released last year by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “C. difficile is public enemy No. 1 and it is clear that defeating it wi…

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