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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.

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Schools

Pace People This Week: Rio, Natural Foods, Visit To Cuba PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Here is a roundup of newsmakers and their news in brief from Pace University: Pace Professor Joseph Ryan was quoted in a Homeland Security Today article about security concerns surrounding the Rio 2016 Olympics. Read the full story here. Environmental Author-in-Residence Paul Greenberg and Executive Director of Environmental Law Programs Jason J. Czarnecki wrote an OpEd in Time called "It's Time for the FDA to Define 'Natural'". It can be found here via Time. Maria Luskay and Pace student Joseph Ramiro-Gonzalez were on ABC news program Tiempo, and were inte…

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Lifestyle

Enjoy Season's Delights At Temple Shaaray Tefila's Spring Fling Carnival BEDFORD CORNERS, N.Y. -- Temple Shaaray Tefila in Bedford Corners is pleased to host a Spring Fling Carnival Sunday, May 15 from 10:30 am to 1 pm. Open to everyone, the Spring Fling carnival will have fun activitiesfor families with children of all ages, including bounce castles, face painting, music, crafts, and ice cream. The Temple’s rabbis and staff will be on hand to give tours and meet families who are considering participating in the Temple’s High Holy Day services and religious school in the coming year. The Spring Fling Carnival will be held rain or shine. The Temple invites ev…

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Lifestyle

Maria Fareri Hospital Baby Proves Good Things Come In Small Packages VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital held a birthday for a very special girl earlier this month. Born at only 25 weeks last April, Tamaya Berry weighed just 9 ounces when she arrived at the Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a Member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network and the children’s hospital for the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County. Tamaya spent six months at the hospital, overcoming the many challenges due to her low birthweight and extreme prematurity. Eventually, Tamaya graduated from the Regional NICU in O…

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Neighbors

White Plains Hospital Recognizes Local Resident for 50 Years of Service WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- This morning, White Plains Hospital recognized Sheran Lyons for 50 years of service within the organization. Lyons, 73 and a resident of White Plains, began working at the Hospital in 1966 as the first registrar to be employed in the Emergency Department. She held that position for 15 years before moving to Nursing Administration where she has worked as a scheduling coordinator for the last 35 years. Leigh Anne McMahon, RN, Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, remarked on Lyons longevity within the organization, “Sheran has been a…

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Schools

Pace Law School Renamed In Honor Of Environmental Advocate PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace University announced the renaming of its law school to the Elisabeth Haub School of Law, in recognition of its long-standing partnership with the family of the late Elisabeth Haub, a tireless environmental advocate and philanthropist, and a generous donation from the Haub family. The gift, the largest that Pace University has received in its history, will establish an endowment for the Law School, strengthen the school’s renowned environmental law program and fund innovative teaching initiatives. “Pace University is thrilled to deepen and broaden its partnership…

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Lifestyle

Northern Westchester Hospital Foundation Appoints New Board Member MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Keeva Young-Wright, President of the Northern Westchester Hospital Foundation, is pleased to announce that Heather Durst has been appointed as the Foundation’s newest Board Member. Durst, who has lived in the Northern Westchester community for more than 13 years, resides in Bedford Corners with her husband Kristoffer and son Griffin, both of whom were born at Northern Westchester Hospital. “Northern Westchester Hospital is successful largely because of the community’s continued generosity, and Heather is a key part of this community,” said Ms. Young-Wright. “In 2015 Hea…

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Lifestyle

Examine Your Values At Temple Shaaray Tefila Presentation BEDFORD CORNERS, N.Y. -- What are the different ways that values can be taught? Which are most effective? What makes a value “Jewish”? What is the latest thinking about the teaching of values? If you are interested in the answers to these questions, attend a presentation at Temple Shaaray Tefila on May 13 at 7:30 p.m. Focusing on both theoretical and practical examples, Temple Executive Director and doctoral candidate Barbara Merson will present new perspectives on this important subject. “Values are like the air we breathe – always present but not often clearly visible,” states Barbar…

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Lifestyle

Peter Lombardo, North Jersey's Own, Joins Forces With Daily Voice Autos For Peter Lombardo, it has always been about cars. He came of age during the dawn of the Muscle Car era in the 60’s and was bitten by the bug. Since then, cars have been a part of who he is. A North Jersey resident his whole life, Lombardo knows what it means to live and work in the New York Metro Area. For better or for worse, a large part of that life is spent behind the wheel of a car. After a 4-year stint in the U.S. Navy, Lombardo earned a degree in accounting and began his practice. However, it wasn’t long before his love of autos lead him to become the controller in a large dealer gro…

05/11/2016

Lifestyle

The Valley Hospital Receives Women’s Choice Award RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Valley Hospital has earned the 2016 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Experience for a fourth consecutive year. This evidence based designation is the only award that identifies the country’s best healthcare institutions based on Medicare data weighed according to the preference of women in a 2016 national survey of 1,000+ female respondents. The list of award winners, including The Valley Hospital, represents hospitals that create an extraordinary patient experience for women and their families by providing exceptional care. “We ar…

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Lifestyle

Robotic Gynecologic Hysterectomy: An Advanced Minimally Invasive Procedure MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- A hysterectomy may be required to treat gynecologic cancers, such as uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, or early stage ovarian cancer. Also, hysterectomy may be recommended for severe symptoms from benign (non-cancerous) gynecologic conditions, such as uterine fibroids or endometriosis. Advances in surgical techniques and medical technology have changed the way even minimally invasive surgeries are performed. Thanks to the da Vinci robots at Northern Westchester Hospital, women have access to the most advanced minimally invasive hysterectomy procedures. Historically a h…

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