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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

HSS Doctor Explains What You Need To Know About Scoliosis PARAMUS, N.J. -- HSS orthopedic surgeon Dr. Roger Widmann answers questions about scoliosis as part of a four segment series. I understand the goal of bracing is to keep the curve from progressing. In your experience, what percentage of patients experienced a reduction of their curve through bracing? The most recent longitudinal study indicates 75 percent of patients will demonstrate decreased progression of their curves, but bracing does not correct existing curves. I’ve recently learned of an exercise program called the Schroth Method. What do you know about its effectiveness? Is there …

Content Partner: Hospital for Special Surgery

Lifestyle

Daily Voice Autos: My New Wheels At Hawthorne Chevrolet HAWTHORNE, N.J. -- For Harvey Zodkoy of Paterson, finding the car of his dreams was a breeze. With the help and advice of Ray Fischkelta at Hawthorne Chevrolet, he purchased a pre-owned Subaru Impreza from Hawthorne Chevrolet in Hawthorne, N.J. To browse Hawthorne Chevrolet's inventory and find the best deals available, visit their page on Daily Voice Autos.

05/31/2016

Lifestyle

HSS Doctor Explains What You Need To Know About Spinal Stenosis STAMFORD, Conn. -- Hospital for Special Surgery's Dr. Andrew Sama answers some questions about spinal stenosis. What is spinal stenosis? Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal, which results in pressure on the nerves either in the central part of the canal, in the sides of the canal under the joints, or in the windows through which the nerves exit the canal. This can happen in the neck, mid or low back. The pressure on the nerves results in pain, numbness or weakness in the extremities and in some cases can make standing or walking painful. What are some of the causes of spinal…

Content Partner: Hospital for Special Surgery

Lifestyle

White Plains' Mary Jane Denzer Offers Sneak Peek Of Fall Runways WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Although the summer heat is already upon us, in the world of fashion the weather is already starting to chill. According to Anastasia Cucinella, manager of Mary Jane Denzer, a couture boutique located at the Ritz Carlton in White Plains, this year's fall trends are just about ready to hit the stores. Generally, the fashion calendar operates at least six months ahead of the calendar year, meaning designers have already showcased their styles for the upcoming season, behind the blessing of Vogue editor in chief, Anna Wintour. This year, fall is all about bold colors and…

Content Partner: Mary Jane Denzer

Business

Retro Fitness Opens Doors To Rockland Gym-Goers POMONA, N.Y. -- Last Saturday, Rockland’s newest premier fitness club, Retro Fitness of Pomona, held its official grand opening. Owners Jeanette and Kumar Aditya started the celebration off with a ribbon cutting along with County Executive Ed Day and Roger Scheiber of the Rockland Business Association in attendance. The gym is located at 1581 Route 202. The afternoon included giveaways, food and snacks and with special vendors from the community. Partners included All-State Insurance, TrustCo Bank and Shop n' Shop. Baseball fans received a special visit from Rockland Boulder’s Boulder Bird…

Content Partner: Rockland Business Association

Lifestyle

Want To Slash That Heating Bill? Now Is The Time To Switch To Natural Gas PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- You might not be thinking about winter when summer hasn’t even started, but now is the time to switch your heating from oil to natural gas. Due to demand, natural gas conversions can take up to 3-months to service. Therefore, now is the perfect time to inquire and prepare yourself for the cold winter. Winters in New York can be bitter, long and expensive. While oil is commonly used for heating, natural gas is a beneficial source of energy. Natural gas is one of the cleanest burning fuels available. When converting to natural gas you reduce your carbon footprint and imp…

Content Partner: A. Borrelli Mechanical

Lifestyle

Daily Voice Autos: Find The Ten Best Deals This Week NEW JERSEY -- When shopping for a new or used car, it takes patience to find the best deal. 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 MSPRP: 2016 Ram 1500 Laramie 4WD Crew Cab - Savings of $11,071 2016 Ram 1500 SLT 4WD Crew Cab - Savings of $10,378 2016 Volvo S60 Cross Country - Savings of $9,794 2016 Volvo S60 Inscription - Savings of $8,943 2016 D…

05/27/2016

Schools

Mercy College Named A 2016 STEM Jobs Approved College DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- Mercy College has been designated a 2016 STEM Jobs Approved College by Victory Media, a leader in connecting young professionals with career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math. The 2016 STEM Jobs Approved Colleges survey rates universities, colleges, community colleges and trade schools on their ability and responsiveness to programs connecting students with high- demand, high-growth STEM occupations. “The Step up to STEM program at Mercy provides students the academic and social support needed to graduate with a STEM degree and the skills they…

Content Partner: Mercy College

Lifestyle

NWH's Pulmonary Rehab Helps Veterans Catch Their Breath MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- For veterans returning home, the dangers of the battlefield are often replaced with depolyment-related medical complications. Among the side effects of combat is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, which affects more than 15 percent of all VA patients. However, thanks to Northern Westchester Hospital's Pulmonary Rehab program, veterans and their lungs are gaining a new lease on life. Deployed military personnel encounter a wide variety of environmental inhalation exposures, such as desert dust, burn pits, exhaust fumes, mold exposures, detonation debris and i…

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

Lifestyle

Don't Let Your Shrubs Bite The Blight This Summer STAMFORD, Conn. -- Even the most careful gardener and landscaper can fall victim to an assortment of invisible parasites. Generally referred to as bush blight or leaf spots, these discolored blotches can cause an eyesore on manicured grounds and danger the health of plants. Rob Lawler, President of Lawler Landscaping explains what you need to know about this unsightly problem. Most Spots Are Fungal - Many of the spot you see are the result of a fungal infection. The spots tend to begin on the lower leaves closer to the trunk and work their way outwards. Prune, Prune, Prune - The first line …

Content Partner: Lawler Landscaping

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