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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Do You Love Your Heart Enough? Find Out During American Heart Month RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Just how much exercise is best for your heart? According to a new study by Valley Medical Group's partner Cleveland Clinic, the answer isn't so clear. As February is American Heart Month and heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, doctors such as Dr. Gerald Sotsky, Chair of Cardiac Services for Valley Medical Group, are encouraging people to listen to your heart. "Heart disease is largely preventable and controllable, and exercise is one of the keys to preventing heart disease," said Dr. Sotsky. 2.5 hours a week of moderate aerobic e…

Content Partner: The Valley Hospital

Armonk, NY

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Westchester Medical Center Helps Keep Hips Moving With Joint Replacement VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Marathons, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Everest and a half Ironman couldn't slow down Suffern grandmother, Lise Crapella, What could, however, was her hip. Recently, Crapella, 64, couldn’t seem to shake the pain in her hip. She had put her body through a lot over the years, but a pain in her hip became so acute that simple tasks such as tying her shoes became a challenge. Struggling to live pain-free, Crapella turned to Dr. Arup Bhadra, head of Good Samaritan Hospital's Total Joint Replacement Center, which is a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. Through…

Content Partner: Westchester Medical Center

Bronxville, NY

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Active vs. Passive Funds: It’s More Than Just Fees NEW YORK -- Since the first index fund was invented in 1975, the debate has raged between active and passive investing styles. Passive investors adhere to the principal of market efficiency, which holds that all information available about a company is reflected in its current stock price. Rather than trying to second-guess the market, passive investors buy the entire market, or a specific segment of it, via index funds. Active investors counter that the market is not always efficient and that through research, active fund managers may be able to uncover information not already reflected i…

Content Partner: The Peloso-Barnes Group

Armonk, NY

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Stepinac Welcomes Prospective Students At Winter Open House This Thursday WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Archbishop Stepinac High School, will hold its winter Open House from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4. The Open House will feature a welcome from school officials, presentations and displays. Visitors will be able to to learn about the innovative personalized blended learning environment which includes the first-of-its-kind all-digital textbook library, an advanced learning platform that helps students succeed at college and beyond. Parents and prospective students will also be able to tour the facilities which have undergone significant enhancements including the state-…

Content Partner: Archbishop Stepinac High School

Mamaroneck, NY

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New Rochelle Arts District Plan Hearing Set For This Week NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- New Rochelle is seeking residents' input on the City's proposed Arts and Cultural district on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. at the NR Future Community Office at 247 North Ave. During this week's meeting, Civic Moxie will be presenting visions of the Arts District along with implementation strategies; and solicit feedback from both local artists and residents on these ideas. CivicMoxie has been assisting the City in determining the ideal location for an Arts and Cultural District and is studying the current supply and demand for community arts events, performance space and…

Content Partner: City Of New Rochelle

Armonk, NY

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Northern Westchester Hospital Kicks Off 100 Year Celebration MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- More than 150 guests, physicians, board members, employees, volunteers, elected officials, supporters, and artists gathered at Northern Westchester Hospital on Jan. 21 to launch the hospital's centennial year and to celebrate 100 years of care. A ribbon cutting ceremony unveiled a new interactive timeline, a touch screen with video vignettes and audio, that takes visitors through the evolution of 100 years of care in the community. The digital timeline includes key milestones for the hospital such as expansions, technological advances, partnerships, and key moments in m…

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

Greenburgh, NY

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Hackley School Pitches New Athletic Complex, Sidewalks To Greenburgh Board GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- According to the Greenburgh Town Board, Hackley School is seeking permission to construct a new Health and Wellness Complex on its property in the unincorporated section of Greenburgh. The proposed facility will be 116,725 square feet and include two gymnasiums, a natatorium, eight squash courts, a wrestling room, a fencing room, and an indoor track on their property in the unincorporated section of Greenburgh. In order to proceed, the school first needs permission from the Town Board. At the Jan. 28, Town Board meeting, the attorney for the applicant confirmed that th…

Content Partner: Town of Greenburgh

Armonk, NY

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Pace President Friedman Decides Not To Seek Reappointment In 2017 PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace University President Stephen J. Friedman has announced he will not seek reappointment as President of the university in June 2017. Upon the conclusion of his second term, Friedman will have served 10 years as University president. "As a community, we have come a very long way together in renewing and strengthening virtually every aspect of the academic, physical, and student life of Pace University, as well as its management and administration, and I am very proud of what we have achieved," Friedman said in a letter to the Pace community. “Stephen Fried…

Content Partner: Pace University

Armonk, NY

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Pace Law School Named To List As A Best Public Service School PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace Law has been named one of the best schools for public service, according to a recent report by National Jurist magazine. In the study, National Jurist recognized twenty of the top law schools for their excellence in three fields of public service: government, public defendant/prosecutors and public interest. Pace was one of 20 schools listed in the public interest discipline. “It is no surprise to us that Pace Law was recently named one of the best law schools for public interest law,” said David Yassky, Dean of Pace Law School. “Many of our students go on to ser…

Content Partner: Pace University

Armonk, NY

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Daily Voice Leaders: Trump Candidacy 'Terrible for America' Says Pataki George Pataki made news during the Republican presidential campaign when he became the only candidate in a crowded Republican field to say he would not support Donald Trump if he's the party's nominee. In a Daily Voice exclusive interview at the Manhattan offices of Chadbourne & Park LLP, Pataki sat down in with Daily Voice CEO and Founder Carll Tucker, for a conversation on the current state of American politics. When discussing the possible nomination of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, Pataki said "for the county, it would be a terrible thing." "I am no…

by John Haffey

01/28/2016

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