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John Haffey

Client Editor

jhaffey@dailyvoice.com

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.

John Haffey's Contributions

Lifestyle

Give Your Back A Break With Scoliosis Insight From HSS Doctor PARAMUS, N.J. -- HSS orthopedic surgeon Dr. Roger Widmann answers questions about scoliosis in the second part of a four segment series. There is currently no recommendation by Scoliosis Research Society or American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons for the number of hours patients should be out of brace for an out-of-brace x-ray. It is my understanding that it's strictly doctor preference. Why is that? Wouldn’t zero hours out of brace show a different result than 24 hours out of brace? That is correct. At this point, it is at the discretion of the treating physician. There are numerous variab…

Content Partner: Hospital for Special Surgery

Lifestyle

NWH's Gamma Knife Center Offers Brain Surgery Without The Knife MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Combating a brain tumor is a scary and stressful journey. Fortunately for those doing so, Northern Westchester Hospital's Gamma Knife Center offers a painless treatment that precisely targets the brain tumor, leaving surrounding tissue intact. In fact, the Gamma Knife is not a knife at all, but a highly sophisticated, non-invasive device that focuses precise beams of gamma radiation on tumors in the brain. Combining the latest in diagnostic imaging techniques and state-of-the-art 3D visualization, the Gamma Knife Perfexion® uses radiation beams to treat designated targe…

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

Lifestyle

Daily Voice Autos: Find The Ten Best Deals This Week NEW JERSEY -- Finding the best deal when shopping for a new or used car takes patience. Here at Daily Voice Autos, we've done the work for you and found the ten best deals across our platform. By working with dealers directly, Daily Voice Autos is able to give you the price you'll pay when you visit the dealership. Here are our top picks for the week, based on savings off MSRP: 2016 Ram 1500 Laramie 4WD Crew Cab - Savings of $11,071 2016 Volvo S60 Inscription - Savings of $10,178 2016 Ram 2500 Power Wagon 4WD Crew Cab - Savings of $9,984 2016 Volvo S60 Cross Country - Savings of $9,782 20…

06/06/2016

Lifestyle

Choosing a Field Guide: Which Bird Book is Right for You The diversity of species and their natural desire to avoid detection often makes bird identification less than simple. Therefore, birders constantly use field guides to give a name to individuals whose identity is not immediately apparent. For both the beginning and advanced birder, field guides enhance the enjoyment of the hobby by allowing a more accurate identification of the birds one may encounter. While a wide variety of field guides are available, some make the identification process with their clarity and abundance of helpful information. Though some photographic guides are reasona…

by William Haffey

06/06/2016

Schools

Mercy Promotes Veterans' Education Thanks To NSF Grant DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- Mercy College has been awarded a major grant of just over 1.1 million dollars from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program. The grant is for a project to advance mathematics education, with a particular emphasis on veterans retraining for new careers as secondary mathematics teachers. Mercy College Associate Professor of Mathematics Education Dr. William Farber, who is also a United States Navy Veteran, noted “as a veteran of the Navy who transitioned to teaching, I believe in the reciprocal strengths that veterans bring to the p…

Content Partner: Mercy College

Schools

Mercy Grad Transitions From Battlefield To Classroom DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- When Mercy College alumnus Ricardo Rodriguez ’14, M.A. ’15 was growing up in Mount Vernon, school always came easy to him – especially math. But the son of Mexican immigrants explains that for him, after high school, college seemed very out of reach because his family didn’t have the money to send him. Unclear about what exactly to do, he joined the Marine Corps in 2001 and deployed to Iraq in 2003. After serving one tour, he returned home and found himself in a job. “I was working as a diesel mechanic. It was an honest, good paying job that helped me support my wife an…

Content Partner: Mercy College

Business

Rockland Mom, Entrepreneur, Invites Students On A 'Tech Adventure' BLAUVELT, N.Y. -- A lifelong Rockland County resident, Alysson Burgos has always been about giving back to her community. As the doors open on her newest educational venture, she hopes to help parents and children experience the world of science. Burgos' path to a business owner is an interesting one; after a career in corporate finance she opened Art Adventure, an art school and birthday party venue for children in 2013. Now she is set to open her second business, Tech Adventure, which provides classes for kids and teens in robotics, programming and animation from her classroom on Route 5…

Content Partner: Rockland Business Association

Schools

Mercy College Math Professor Named To State's Highest Association DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- The New York State Association of Mathematics Supervisors (NYSAMS) inducted Mercy College Associate Professor of Mathematics Education Dr. William Farber into the New York State Mathematics Educators Hall of Fame. “It is an honor to be recognized by New York State’s most distinguished leaders in mathematics education," said Farber. "Teaching and learning is a reciprocal process. My students encourage me to be self-reflective and a lifelong learner. They have taught me humility and have thus inspired innovative methods of instruction and interaction.” NYSAMS wa…

Content Partner: Mercy College

Lifestyle

White Plains Hospital Makes Stroke Treatment Honor Roll Yet Again WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains Hospital's exceptional stroke care has has once again been recognized through the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award as well as Target: Stroke SM Honor Roll status. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to providing the most appropriate stroke treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. The hospital has met specific quality achievement measures for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke…

Content Partner: White Plains Hospital

Lifestyle

Valley's Dr. Suneet Mittal Ensures Every Heart Beats True RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Valley Health System has announced the promotion of cardiac electrophysiologist Dr. Suneet Mittal, as part of the hospital's growing focus on cardiac care. Mittal has been named the Associate Chair of Cardiovascular Services for Valley Medical Group, Medical Director of The Valley Hospital’s Snyder Center for Comprehensive Atrial Fibrillation, and Director of Cardiac Research for Valley Health System. Mittal will also continue in his current roles as Director of Electrophysiology for The Valley Hospital and as a member of the Board of Trustees for Valley Medical Group. …

Content Partner: The Valley Hospital

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