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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Harrison, NY

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HHS Dance Inducts Inaugural Class into Dance National Honor Society HARRISON, N.Y. -- The Harrison High School Dance program welcomed its inaugural class into the National Honor Society for the Dance Arts. Student induction was awarded on the basis of points earned for participation in dance activities which meet the national society’s general guidelines. Additionally, grade point average in dance-centered classes was factored into eligibility. Students filling the above criteria, as well as demonstrated collaborative teamwork, motivation, participation in the many aspects of dance, and took part in community outreach were inducted into the prestigious s…

by John Haffey

06/15/2015

Harrison, NY

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Harrison High School Athletes Excel On The Field, In The Classroom HARRISON, N.Y. -- The Harrison Central School District recognized the Harrison High School spring varsity athletic teams on Monday, as all nine teams achieved Scholar-Athlete team status this past year. The award criteria is set by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, in which teams earning a cumulative grade point average of 90 and higher are honored as a “Scholar-Athlete Team.” This is the 24th year of the NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete program. The district recognized the following teams and coaches for their outstanding performance both on the field and in the class…

by John Haffey

06/13/2015

Harrison, NY

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County Executive Rob Astorino Speaks With Students At Preston School HARRISON, N.Y. -- The Samuel J. Preston Student Council welcomed guest speaker County Executive Rob Astorino to a unique question and answer session with the school’s 3-5 grade students. Astonio was selected by the student body as the elected official in the annual assembly. Each year, the student council at the Harrison school, under the direction of co-advisers Joe Gottschalk and Thomasine Mastrantoni, invites a local political figure to address the students and answer questions pertaining to the area's current state of affairs. Astorino answered questions ranging from important …

by John Haffey

06/12/2015

Somers, NY

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Somers Music Students Set To Unleash 'Bandemonium' Next Weekend SOMERS, N.Y. -- Fans of live music in northern Westchester County will have the opportunity to hear students of Somer Central School District perform a medley of favorites at the first ever "Bandamonium," held Friday, June 19 at 7 p.m. on the grounds of Somers High School. Sponsored by S.T.A.R.S, a brand new parent performing arts booster organization, bands from across the school district will play a brief, informal program of lighter and popular concert selections for the audience. This marks the first time that all bands within the school district will be playing together in one concert…

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06/12/2015

White Plains, NY

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Stepinac High School Introduces Keith Richardson As New Baseball Coach WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Archbishop Stepinac High School has a new varsity baseball coach and it's a familiar name. The Crusaders named Keith Richardson, previously an assistant baseball coach at the all-boys high school. Richardson succeeds Pat Duffy, who announced his retirement after serving for more than 10 years at the helm of Stepinac’s baseball program. Duffy piloted the Crusaders to an impressive record of 205 wins as well as four Division Championships in 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010. Athletic Director Mike O’Donnell said many of Duffy’s former players have gone on to play basebal…

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06/12/2015

White Plains, NY

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White Plains Chemist Edith Flanigen Honored With Award By State Senate WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - With a Senate resolution Wednesday, State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins, the Senate Democratic Leader, honored Edith Flanigen by recognizing the White Plains resident as one of eight recipients of the nation’s highest honor in science, the National Medal of Science and Technology. The now retired 86-year-old commercial chemist previously developed a way to refine petroleum that has streamlined global gasoline production. Her work also has led to advancements in water purification and environmental remediation, with President Barack Obama citing her for her role in helpin…

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06/12/2015

Harrison, NY

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Former Pace Pitcher Jonathan Chudy Signs Independent League Contract PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – Pace University baseball alum Jonathan Chudy (Class of 2015) has signed with the Fargo-Moorhead Red Hawks of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. Chudy completed his career with the Setters this past spring, going 4-4 in 11 starts and tallying 56 strikeouts over 53 1/3 innings. He etched his name in the all-time Pace Baseball record book as his 166 careers strikeouts places him tied for sixth in school history. Click here to view Chudy's complete stats and bio.

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Harrison, NY

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Con Edison Recognizes Student-Athlete Scholarship Winners HARRISON, N.Y. - Thirty-seven high school athletes in Westchester were honored Wednesday, June 3 at 64th annual dinner for the Con Edison Westchester Scholastic Sports Award Program at the Renaissance Westchester Hotel in Harrison. The event honored all of this year's, "Athlete of the Week" winners, including four who received scholarships. The awards were distributed as follows: Irwin “Red” Klein Memorial Scholarship ($10,000) Charles Tarry - Bronxville High School Irwin “Red” Klein Memorial Scholarship ($5,000) Andrew Livingston - Rye High School Anthony Sabell…

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06/12/2015

Port Chester, NY

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Sen. George Latimer Kicks Off Westchester Summer Reading Program PORT CHESTER, N.Y. - As temperatures continue to rise, and schools across the area begin to be let out, state Sen. George Latimer announced Wednesday the start of the 2015 “Summer Reading at New York Libraries" program in partnership with libraries across the district. The program's goal is to provide reading and educational opportunities for students at community libraries while school is out, according to a press release. Participating children receive reading lists and engage in educational activities at their local libraries. “During the summer months, we need to keep the love of le…

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06/12/2015

Mt. Kisco, NY

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Murphy Bill To Punish Those Who Commit Animal Cruelty Passes State Senate ALBANY, N.Y. -- In light of disturbing reports of animal cruelty on the rise in New York, state Sen. Terrence Murphy saw a bill he sponsored to address the issue pass in the Senate, according to a press release. "Animal cruelty is a key indicator of future violence toward human victims, and yet under current law repeat offenders only face misdemeanor charges," Murphy said in a press release. "Treating animal cruelty as a felony will create more of a deterrent apropos of these heinous and profane acts against helpless animals. Whether it is direct violence or neglect, animal cruelty is wron…

by John Haffey

06/12/2015

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