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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Mt. Kisco, NY

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NWH Dietician Sheds Light On Sustainable Food Choices MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- With the myriad of food options available today, it can become increasingly difficult for consumers to know exactly what is the healthiest options to include on their next shopping list. "In our efforts to be healthy and mindful when choosing the foods we eat, we often come across many environmental food terms including local, grass-fed, organic, etc. But what do all these labels mean?" Northern Westchester Hospital registered dietician Amy Rosenfeld sheds some light on the question. Sustainable foods is an overarching category used to describe food grown in an envi…

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Armonk, NY

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Northern Westchester Hospital Shows Kids How To Eat Right In Armonk ARMONK, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester Hospital's registered dietitian, Elisa Bremner, will be upstairs at DeCiccos Family Market in Armonk on Wednesday from 2-3 and 5-6 p.m. The goal is to show children how much fun it is to eat and drink the rainbow. Bremner will blend a simple fruit and vegetable smoothie for all to try, demonstrate the variety of produce available at the market and answer questions about colorful fruits and vegetables.

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Pleasantville, NY

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18th Annual Pace Athletics Golf Classic Set For Late Summer Tee Time PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The Pace University athletics department invites golfers of all skill levels to participate in the 18th annual Pace Athletics Golf Classic on Monday, Sept. 14. For the fourth year in a row, the event will be held at Willow Ridge Country Club in Harrison. Willow Ridge provides a fun and challenging round with a magnificent club house that overlooks Westchester County. This event is an opportunity for alumni and friends to enhance, support and encourage the academic and athletic growth of our student-athletes. Proceeds from the event will be used to improve the stude…

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Mt. Kisco, NY

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Northern Westchester Hospital Offers Tips To Keep Elbows Swinging MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- When elbow pain limits your activities, know that there are plenty of solutions available to resolve the pain explains Dr. Michael Gott, Medical Director of Northern Westchester Hospital's Orthopedic and Spine Institute in Yorktown. Golfers, tennis players, and even gardeners can suffer from elbow pain says Gott. However, relief can come by following a few simple steps. Patients should heed the acronym RICE, meaning rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Resting your arm and applying ice for 15 to 20 minutes, three times a day will help reduce inflammation and ease …

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Pleasantville, NY

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Pace Athletics Names Kyle Greeley As Equipment Manager PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace University Director of Athletics Mark Brown has named Kyle Greeley as the equipment manager. He will oversee equipment operations for the department's 14 varsity programs as well as the Spirit Squad. Greeley comes to Pace from Hartwick College in Oneonta, where he was the full-time equipment manager for the past two years. He was responsible for 17 varsity teams, including a pair of Division I programs in men's soccer and women's water polo. While at Hartwick, he worked with equipment vendors on equipment and team gear orders for the Hawks' varsity programs. …

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Mt. Kisco, NY

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Northern Westchester Hospital Shares Healthy Kidney Tips MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- "Your kidneys are easy to ignore." says Northern Westchester Hospital's Chief of Nephrology, Dr. Martin Saltzman. "They purr away, filtering blood, eliminating toxins and impurities, and rarely complain. However, you don’t want to take these vital organs for granted." About 90,000 Americans die each year from kidney disease, but taking a few simple precautions can help keep your kidneys running smoothly. Saltzman said it is important to control high blood pressure and, if you are a diabetic, to manage your blood sugar. He said you should be tested if you are at an …

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Pleasantville, NY

Obituaries

Pace Athletics Mourns Passing of Former Baseball Head Coach Fred Calaicone PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Former Pace University head baseball coach Fred Calaicone died at age 81 at his home this past weekend in Ardsley. Calaicone guided the Pace baseball team from 1981 until he stepped down in 2000. "The Pace family suffered a significant loss over the weekend with the passing of Coach Calaicone," said Director of Athletics Mark Brown. "He was a gentleman, a coach, a father, a colleague, a grandfather, a mentor and friend. He inspired so many of us in many different ways and our community will miss him immensely." A former professional baseball player, Calaicon…

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Bridgeport, CT

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Bridgeport's Gathering Of The Vibes Plays Cupid For Music Fans BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Known for it's highlight performances and family-like atmosphere, Bridgeport's Gathering of the Vibes has also served as an unofficial matchmaker for like-minded music aficionados in the Northeast. Rhode Island native Kris Cabral and her husband Tim Peterson credit the music festival with bringing them together and ultimately tying the knot. Cabral, a URI faculty member, and Peterson, an accountant by trade, met in 2009 on one of the Vibes' online message boards. "The Vibes message board allows for individuals to develop great insight into one another, given the range …

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White Plains, NY

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Ardsley's Getting Your Story Right Celebrates Anniversary ARDSLEY, N.Y. -- Frank Pagani, owner of Pagani PR/Getting Your Story Right, of Ardsley, has announced his firm is celebrating its third anniversary. Since 2012, Pagani has provided strategic public relations and marketing communications services to a diverse group of clients throughout Westchester and Connecticut. Since starting his firm in summer 2012, Pagani has supported Archbishop Stepinac High School, DoubleTree by Hilton Tarrytown, Today’s Teachers Tomorrow’s Students, Picture That LLC, El Centro Hispano, Howard Properties, Citrin Cooperman, Real-Time Computer Services, Water’s Edge…

by John Haffey

07/17/2015

White Plains, NY

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Stepinac High Alumni Perform Broadway Show Tunes WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Stepinac High School’s Alumni Theater will present an evening of popular Broadway show tunes during a special musical revue Saturday, Aug. 1, at the school’s Major Bowes Theater in White Plains. Tickets are $25 general admission and may be purchased only at the door starting at 6 p.m. All proceeds will benefit future production of the Stepinac Alumni Theater, which was established 51 years ago. Tickets may be reserved by contacting Linda Whelan at 914-946-4800, ext. 200.

by John Haffey

07/17/2015

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