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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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Pleasantville, NY

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Schwartzapfel Lawyers Establish Scholarship At Pace Law School PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace Law School Dean David Yassky, announced the establishment of a Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C. Scholarship Fund on Tuesday. Steven Schwartzapfel graduated from Pace Law School in 1980 and founded his firm, Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C. in Long Island. “I am grateful for my Pace Law education and eager to make it possible for others to benefit as I have, said Schwartzapfel. "I think it is important for alums to reach back and help current students." The scholarship, established with a gift of $25,000, will be awarded annually for five years in the amount of $5,00…

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Mt. Kisco, NY

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Northern Westchester Hospital Doctor Shares Summer Safety Tips MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- With temperatures reaching the mid-90s this week, it is important for adults to make sure children are staying safe while enjoying the heat. According to Dr. Peter Richel,Chief of Pediatrics at Northern Westchester Hospital, applying high-blocking SPF and drinking plenty of water are important to avoid sunburn and dehydration. Ticks are also one of the most dangerous parts of summer, but often overlooked or forgotten. A simple pair of high socks can mean the difference between being bit or not, he cautions. To read the complete blog post and learn how to stay saf…

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Pace Womens Soccer Welcomes Newest Teammate Through Team IMPACT PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Julianna Vano, a 10-year-old from Yorktown Heights, was signed by the Pace University women's soccer team on Sunday night. She joined the team for dinner and had her signing day to join the Setters for the upcoming 2015 season. Vano and the team were connected through Team IMPACT, whose mission is to improve the quality of life for children facing life-threatening and chronic illnesses by establishing and expanding vibrant team-based support networks. In December 2014, Vano was diagnosed with Stage 3 diffuse large B cell lymphoma and underwent intense chemotherapy …

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Pace Promotes Barry Moriarty To Assistant AD For Sports Medicine PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace University Director of Athletics Mark Brown announced the promotion of Barry Moriarty to Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine this past Tuesday. Moriarty has been the head athletic trainer at Pace University for 35 years and was the department's first-ever full-time certified athletic trainer in Pace's history when he was hired in 1981. In addition to his athletic training duties, Moriarty has served as chairperson of the Health and Wellness Curriculum Department for the last 28 years. On top of the chairperson role, he also serves as an adjunct pro…

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Pace Soccer Recruit Ariana Bresa Is Featured In North Jersey Article PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Incoming Pace University freshman Ariana Bresa was featured in a recent article on NorthJersey.com. The former soccer standout for Northern Valley Regional High School at Dearmarst will join the Pace women's team this fall. As captain of the 2014-15 team, Bresa lead the way with 19 goals en route to the Norsewomen's first ever league championship. To read the complete article on NorthJersey.com, click here.

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Pace Student Kiefer Kofman Travels To India On Gilman Scholarship PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- This summer, Pace University rising senior Kiefer Kofman had the chance to take a leap outside his comfort zone and experience first hand, life in a third-world country. Kofman was the recipient of a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship and for 10 weeks, he took courses on human rights, contemporary politics and economics in South Asia, as well as yoga at Christ University in Bangalore, India. Beyond the classroom, Kofman spent time working with the university's Center for Student action in understanding the complex social and political issues in the growing…

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Pace Athletics Introduces Stephen Altano As New Trainer PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace University Athletics announced Stephen Altano as an assistant athletics trainer this past week for teams on the Pleasantville campus. Altano is a certified athletics trainer and this past spring earned his Master's Degree in Athletic Training from West Virginia University. Altano recently worked as a graduate assistant at West Greene Jr./Sr. High School in Waynesburg, Pa. where he was the head athletic trainer. He provided athletic training coverage for all sports at West Greene for grades 7-12 and implemented new training protocols. In addition, he did an in…

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Connecticut Biologists Aim To Bring Scallops Back To Long Island Sound FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- With summer blazing along, no meal hits the spot better than fresh, local, seafood. Local clams, oysters, and lobster go from Long Island Sound to plate within the same day. However, the prized sea scallops in the waters off Connecticut and New York have not been so lucky. Milford Laboratories is hoping to change that. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, the Milford based lab is part of a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fisheries project to help restore the once abundant mollusk to its former prominence in the Long Island Sound. …

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08/14/2015

Scarsdale, NY

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Scarsdale Pro In The Hunt To Make The Cut At PGA Championship SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- PGA professional Brian Gaffney, head pro at Quaker Ridge Golf Club in Scarsdale, posted a 1-under-par 71 in his opening round of the PGA Championship on Thursday, good for 24th on the leader board and lowest among club pros. Gaffney, originally from Darien, is playing in his fourth PGA Championship. Held along the shores of Lake Michigan at Whistling Straights in Kohler, Wis., the PGA Championship is the last of the four majors to be held each year. The event is unique in that it reserves 20 spots for club pros to compete alongside big names on tour. No PGA professi…

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08/14/2015

Rye, NY

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Mark Halperin Named Speaker For Westchester Business Council Dinner WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. --Presidential historian and political analyst Mark Halperin will be the featured speaker at The Business Council of Westchester’s 2015 Annual Dinner to be held Oct. 27 at the Hilton Rye Town. Halperin's best-selling book "Game Change" became an award-winning HBO Film. "Game Change" received wide acclaim before HBO adapted the book for the silver screen in March 2012. With 2.1 million viewers, Halperin's work was one of HBO’s most watched original movies ever. The film won five Emmy Awards and three Golden Globes, including outstanding TV movie or miniseries. “T…

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