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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Armonk, NY

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Help Make The Holidays Special For Hospital-Bound Loved Ones This Year MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- The holidays can be a stressful time for those with elderly or ill loved ones. Here are some tips that you may find helpful while your loved one is in the hospital during the holidays. Remember for safety reasons, it’s very important to check with hospital staff before you bring any items into the hospital room. 1) Bring small gifts to your family member if they are well enough to un-wrap the item. 2) Bring something pleasant and safe as a decoration for their hospital room. 3) Bring in some comforts of home, such as your loved one’s favorite pajamas, blankets or pillo…

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

Bergenfield, NJ

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Manage Your Care At Valley’s Centers of Excellence RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- According to the Center for Disease Control, about half of all adults in the United States - 117 million people - have one or more chronic health conditions. For people managing a chronic health condition like congestive heart failure or diabetes, undergoing medical treatment or recovering from surgery, maintaining optimum health can require the involvement of various experts and healthcare facilities. Staying healthy while living with a chronic health condition or injury could entail a variety of obligations from visits with a primary care physician and keeping track of m…

Content Partner: The Valley Hospital

Bergenfield, NJ

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Get To Know Fred Rohdieck, Paramus Regional Chamber of Commerce President PARAMUS, N.J.-- With a career in banking spanning 38 years, Paramus' Fred Rohdieck knows a thing or two about helping a business run smoothly. That's why as president of the Paramus Regional Chamber of Commerce, he's made it his goal to help local businesses thrive within North Jersey. Home to some 26,000 residents, and roughly 2,500 businesses, by many standards Paramus is one of the largest retail centers in the United States. Rohdieck and the Paramus Regional Chamber of Commerce harness this tremendous potential by enabling members to accomplish collectively what no one could do individua…

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Armonk, NY

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Pace University President Recognized With Executive Leadership Award PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace Univeristy President Stephen Friedman was selected as the 2016 recipient of the CASE District II Chief Executive Leadership Award, according to the university. The award recognizes a District II member institution head, president, chancellor or system head, or other campus CEO for outstanding efforts in promoting the understanding and support of education. CASE District II is a regional organization of advancement professionals in the areas of alumni relations, communications, and philanthropy. District II includes universities from Delaware, District of Columbia,…

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New Rochelle, NY

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Take A Tour Of The World With College Of New Rochelle's Crèche Collection NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- With Christmas right around the corner, the College of New Rochelle's Castle Gallery is helping Westchester residents get in the spirit with an exhibit showcasing nativity scenes from across the americas. More than 80 nativity scenes, or crèches, are on display in Nativity Scenes from the Americas, a showcase of the artistic talents of North and South American artists. Works range from as close to home as the U.S. to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Peru and beyond. The artwork demonstrates the cultural diversity in representations of the Nativity in the Americas while also highlig…

by John Haffey

12/18/2015

Greenburgh, NY

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Greenburgh: Elmsford Animal Shelter May Be Coming Back To Town Soon GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The Pets Alive Westchester board recently announced their intent to give their former animal sanctuary property, located 100 Warehouse Road South in Elmsford, back to the Town of Greenburgh for the purpose of the town working with another rescue to help them continue operation as an animal shelter. "I have been meeting with Paws Crossed Animal Rescue representatives, who are interested in acquiring the property and using the land as a no kill shelter, " Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said. "The Town Attorney and Town Board are working with Pet’s Ali…

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Greenburgh, NY

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Greenburgh Sisters Honored By Town Board For Charitable Works GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- For seven years, two Greenburgh students -- Je’lyn and Jade Brown -- have been bringing joy to struggling area children through organizing their own toy drive, 'Bringing Joy to the Children'. Je'lyn, a sophomore at Cornell University, and Jade, a senior at Valhalla High School were honored by the Greenburgh Town Board on Dec. 9 for their service to the community. "We started this grassroots organization with the hope of helping others, and we quickly learned that they helped us," Jade said in her acceptance address. "We get to see their strength, resilien…

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Greenburgh, NY

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Retired NBA President Of League Operations To Appear On Wvox This Friday GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- As part of his weekly radio program, Town Supervisor Paul Feiner will welcome Joel Litvin, a Greenburgh resident and former President of League Operations for the NBA. According to the NBA's website, from 2006 to July 2015, Litvin managed several core areas of the day-to-day operations of the NBA, including the league’s security, player development, social responsibility, and legal functions. He also managed franchise matters such as revenue sharing, team sales and financings, relocations, and the league’s ownership and debt policies. Prior to his role as president in 20…

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Mamaroneck, NY

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Come 'Home For The Holidays' This Friday With New Rochelle Youth Bureau NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- This Friday, come 'Home for the Holidays' with the New Rochelle STRIVE Leadership Academy's winter celebration. STRIVE's 50 student members will perform poetry, dance and dramatic interpretation as well as debut STRIDE's new video and theme song. The song and video were entirely student produced, with the lyrics, location selection and filming done in locations around New Rochelle. The STRIVE Leadership Academy provides dance and positive youth development activities for children ages 11-17 in an effort to avoid youth violence, negative peer influences and other risky…

Content Partner: City Of New Rochelle

Bergenfield, NJ

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Valley Hospital Uses Technology To Take The Wait Out Of Waiting Room RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Referred to as 'Open Table for medical appointments,'aApps like ZocDoc and InQuicker are making it easier than ever before for patients to schedule visits to the doctor and trips to the emergency room via smartphones and laptops. Valley Health System – which includes The Valley Hospital, Valley Medical Group and Valley Home Care – is using both services to simplify appointment scheduling for patients. Valley Medical Group (VMG) has partnered with ZocDoc to offer online appointment scheduling for select physicians. The Valley Hospital Emergency Department offers InQuicker t…

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