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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Bergenfield, NJ

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Day Get Away From You? Network In Seconds With Inter-Chamber Consortium PARAMUS, N.J. -- For time crunched professionals, finding the time to network is often impossible to do. To combat this problem, the Inter-Chamber Consortium of Paramus Area Chambers of Commerce is presenting a three minute networking event designed to foster business bonds in a matter of minutes. Back by popular demand, this event is a fun-filled, table-hopping, networking experience. In addition to meeting like-minded professionals, breakfast will also be served. Similar to speed dating, the event is hosted by the Paramus Regional Chamber of Commerce & Westfield Garden State Plaza. T…

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Greenburgh, NY

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Greenburgh Elementary Students Participate in World Read-Aloud Day GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- In celebration of World Read-Aloud Day, which was held this Wednesday, Greenburgh's elementary schools held an array of activities centered around reading and enjoying books out loud. Students in Jessica Blau's class at Lee F. Jackson School and Maria Maldonado's class at Highview School Skyped with children's author Melissa Guion, author and illustrator of Baby Penguins Everywhere and Baby Penguins Love Their Mama. At Jackson, Highview and RJ Bailey Schools, students enjoyed volunteer readers who came into classrooms to read books aloud. The initiatives were funded by…

Content Partner: Greenburgh Central School District

Armonk, NY

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Saw Mill Club's Tennis Players Show 'Edge' In Local Tournaments MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Several members of Saw Mill Club's Edge Tennis program took home the hardware this month, notching several wins in the USTA's boy's tournament at the Armonk Indoor Sports Center. “All the results are the culmination of a huge team effort and we are extremely proud of our players, parents and coaches, ” said Zuka Mukhuradze, founder and head of Edge Tennis. “We look forward to carrying on the same way.” Players were divided into three age brackets: 12-and-under, 14-and-under, and 16-and-under. By tournament's end, Edge players were in all three final matches. The 16-and-…

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Bronxville, NY

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Create Your Own 'Mona Lisa' At Pinot's Palette In Tuckahoe TUCKAHOE, N.Y. -- Those looking to channel their inner da Vinci -- complete with a glass of vino or two -- have a new option to do so, thanks to Pinot's Palette in Tuckahoe. For Pat Cipollone, Studio Manager and owner of the new studio at 16 Columbus Ave. in Tuckahoe, art has always been part of his life. "From a young age my first love has alway been art." he said. His passion for drawing and painting eventually progressed into an interest in photography and video, where Cipollone ultimately made a living for 25 years as a video editor. Seeking a chance to get back to his roots, …

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Armonk, NY

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Pace Unveils Film Series Documenting Fight To End Human Trafficking NEW YORK -- Pace University has released a series of films documenting forensic traumatologist Dr. Halleh Seddighzadeh's weeklong visit to Pace University last March. Her visit was the centerpiece to a week of programming aimed at fighting and educating the Pace community on the issue of human trafficking. Pace's Dr. Sue Maxam and Dr. Darren Hayes conceived and coordinated the week’s events with the help and support of additional students, faculty and others at Pace from March 23-26, 2015. "Our goal was to bring awareness to the Pace community about the horrors of human trafficking as …

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Greenburgh, NY

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Greenburgh Board Lays Out New Reassessment Policy, Rejects Homestead Option GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The town of Greenburgh is near completion of a town-wide property revaluation, the first to be done in nearly 60 years, according Town Supervisor Paul Feiner and the Greenburgh Town Board. For residents, the reassessment may bring financial relief or an increased burden, depending on a variety of factors. In the more than two year revaluation, all town properties have been reassessed to 100 percent of their current market value. During the process, Town Assessor Edye McCarthy attended over 50 public information meetings and has been on television, radio, and Town Board Me…

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Armonk, NY

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Pace University And Westchester County Kick Off Mobile App Development Bowl PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- This Friday, young technology whizzes from across the New York-Metro area will converge on the Westchester County Center in an effort to become the 'next big thing' in mobile app development. Participants will take part in a technology version of 'March Madness', held on the basketball court of the County Center. Students from nearly 40 high schools and colleges in the region will kick off the second annual #WestchesterSmart Mobile App Development Bowl with a pep rally and marching band. Sponsored by Westchester County and Pace University’s Seidenberg School of Comp…

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Armonk, NY

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Westchester Students Build Homes, Fill Hearts In Nicaraguan Service Trip BEDFORD CORNERS, N.Y. -- For most teens, vacation means a time to kick back, relax and unwind. However, more than 60 Westchester students traveled to Nicaragua this winter to spend their February break helping rural families in needs. Students traveled to the remote Nicaraguan villages through Temple Shaaray Tefila and Bedford Presbyterian Church, and built homes for the poorest of the poor. The February trip marked the 14th visit Temple Shaaray Tefila has made to the area, and has been a community activity since 2004. The students worked in El Portillo and El Campuzano in the Nindiri region…

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Greenburgh, NY

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Greenburgh Panel, Wvox Radio Discuss Youth Cardiac Arrests GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Sudden cardiac arrest has long been a cause of death for older members of the population, but studies show heart failure is also the leading cause of sudden death in young people as well. It is estimated that cardiac arrests claim the lives of 5,700 to 14,000 children per year. Parent Heart Watch serves as the national voice in protecting youth from sudden cardiac arrest. In an effort to raise awareness, three members of the PHW Board of Directors will be interviewed by Greenburgh Town Supervisor, Paul Feiner on WVOX 1460-AM radio on Friday, Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. to 11 a.…

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Bronxville, NY

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It's 2016: Do You Know Who Your Beneficiaries Are? NEW YORK -- When was the last time you checked your beneficiary designations for your individual retirement account (IRA), employer retirement plan, annuity or life insurance policy? If you haven’t examined it since the account was set up, you are not alone. But don’t hesitate. Due to changing circumstances and shifting priorities, you may find that your named beneficiaries are no longer in keeping with your estate plan or wishes. If you have switched jobs, become a new parent, divorced or survived a spouse or a child, your current beneficiary designations may need to be updated. Consider t…

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