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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Nwh-sponsored Byram Hills Forum Tackles Tough Transition To High School ARMONK, N.Y. -- Byram Hills School plans to hold "8th Grade Transitions: Heading to High School," an expert panel discussion about teens' emotional and physical well-being as they transition to high school on Tuesday June 9. Organized by the Community Health Education & Outreach at Northern Westchester Hospital, the panel aims to educate 8th grade parents on what they can expect during their child's upcoming four years. Event speakers include Dr. Eugene M. Kornhaber, Dr. Peter L. Richel, Elisa Bremner and Katy Gallagher. Dr. Kornhaber is an attending physician, child psychiatry…

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Rye, NY

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Green Businesses Get Thumbs-Up At White Plains Awards Ceremony RYE BROOK, N.Y. – Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino and Marsha Gordon, president and CEO of The Business Council of Westchester, Thursday night hosted the Westchester Green Business Challenge’s 5th Annual Recognition Event and Awards Ceremony at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in White Plains. This year’s winners in their respective categories include: · Outreach & Organizational Commitment: Suburban Carting Company (Briarcliff Manor) · Energy: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Tarrytown) · Waste Management & Green Products: Allied Converters, Inc. (New Rochelle) · Tran…

by John Haffey

06/08/2015

Pleasantville, NY

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Pace Athletics Honors Senior Student Athletes at Luncheon PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – On Friday, May 15th, Pace University Athletics recognized its graduating seniors and top student athletes at the annual Pace Athletics Senior Luncheon. In all, 42 athletes across were honored across an array of sports. The male athlete of the year was awarded to baseball's Tom Midolo while the Female Athlete of the Year went to soccer player Jillian Ferro. Click here for a complete list of awards winners and to learn more about the Male and Female Athletes of the year.

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Cortlandt, NY

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New York-Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospital Gains Stroke Care Award CORTLAND MANOR, N.Y. -- New York-Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospital has received the American Heart Association's and American Stroke Association’s Get With the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for the third year. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to and success in ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. “Our ‘no-wait’ emergency department has once again received this prestigious award, evidence of the outstanding quality of ca…

by John Haffey

06/08/2015

White Plains, NY

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'Pedal, Party At Parkway' WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Friends of Westchester County Parks and the Westchester Cycle Club will join together Sunday to host “Pedal + Party at the Parkway,” a celebration of bicycling on the Bronx River Parkway. The event is free and will be held from noon to 4 p.m. With a day of riding for all levels, bike-skills training from novice riders to racers, and riding along the Bronx River, “Pedal + Party at the Parkway” is designed to be a fun party for all to enjoy. Several food vendors and a free concert featuring several musicians will also be featured during this event. “We want to celebra…

by John Haffey

06/06/2015

Tarrytown-SleepyHollow, NY

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Schumer Pushes For Tarrytown Native To Get Name On Vietnam Memorial Wall TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- In wake of Memorial Day, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer launched a push Friday to have the names of 74 Americans enshrined on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., including a Tarrytown native. Schumer explained that these Americans bravely served their country during the Vietnam War and died tragically in a war-related training exercise aboard the USS Frank E. Evans in the South China Sea. Among those who perished was Dennis Ralph Johnson of Tarrytown. On June 3, 1969, the USS Frank E. Evans collided with an Australian aircraft carrier during a joint nava…

by John Haffey

06/05/2015

White Plains, NY

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Stepinac Bids Farewell To Longtime Baseball Coach Duffy, Names Successor WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - With the dust settled on Archbishop Stepinac's 2015 baseball season, the athletic department announced Friday the retirement of longtime head coach Pat Duffy as well as his successor. Duffy's 10 years at the helm leaves an impressive legacy; as skipper he led the Crusaders to 205 wins and four divisional championships. Of those teams, countless almuni continued on to play at the collegiate level. "We would like to thank Coach Pat Duffy for his long time commitment to the Stepinac Baseball program," said Stepinac Athletic Director Mike O'Donnell. "Under his watch, th…

by John Haffey

06/05/2015

Mt. Kisco, NY

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Running In Water Among Perfect Pool Exercises, Says Saw Mill Club MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- One of the best things about working out in a pool is the deceptive ease of movement. Since the water effectively reduces your weight, exercises done in a pool can feel less strenuous; but make no mistake – your muscles are getting the full benefit of the exertion. Of the multitude of exercises that can be done in a pool, running in water provides an exceptional workout. Running in water builds endurance l without stressing knee joints or adversely-affecting the tender joints in ones ankles. A single day of moderate running around the pool for 20 minutes has an effect…

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Darien, CT

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Bone Marrow Drive In Darien Seeks To Help New Canaan Mother DARIEN, Conn. -- A bone marrow drive set for Sunday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Woodway Country Club in Darien will support New Cannan resident Kendra Seth. A mother of four, Seth is fighting Myelodysplastic Syndromes, also known as MDS, and is in need of a bone marrow transplant. She is the mother of New Canaan Country School students: Dylan, Ryan and Tucker and alumnus Henry. For a school project this year, Dylan focused on raising awareness about MDS. MDS is a slow-moving disease in which bone marrow is unable to produce enough healthy blood cells, often causing cardiovascu…

by John Haffey

06/05/2015

Pleasantville, NY

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Seniors Graduate From Pace University Sponsored Youth Police Academy PURCHASE, N.Y. -- Thirty eight high school seniors from Westchester and Putnam counties graduated from the Westchester Youth Police Academy on Wednesday in a ceremony held at the SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center in Purchase. Pace University has been sponsoring the Youth Police Academy for several years. In addition to hosting the commencement, the university also offers Youth Police Academy students the opportunity to receive three college credits and earn a grade for the course. To fulfill successful completion, students were required to write a research paper, take a final exam an…

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