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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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Lifestyle

Shoulder Replacement Surgeries Bring New Life To Worn Joints GREENWICH, Conn. -- Shoulder replacement surgery and reverse shoulder replacement surgery is not for everyone. In many cases, treatment such as icing, anti-inflammatory medication and physical therapy can help get shoulder pain from arthritis under control. However, if pain persists it may be time to consider a surgical option. With arthritis and some fractures and injuries, the cartilage of the shoulder gradually wears away, creating a situation where bone is rubbing against bone. The resulting inflammation is extremely painful and makes shoulder mobility progressively more difficult. This …

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Sports

Pace Softball Takes Home NE-10 Tournament Championship PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- On Saturday, April, the Pace softball team, led by 2016 Northeast-10 Coach of the Year Claudia Stabile, won the program’s first NE-10 Tournament Championship and earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Division II Tournament. This is the second straight NCAA Tournament appearance for the Setters, who also won a share of the NE-10 Regular Season Southwest Division title and carry a 28-14 overall record. As hosts of the NE-10 Tournament and playing at Pace Field in Briarcliff, the Setters defeated conference rival Adelphi 5-2 in the semifinals, before knocking off Northeast…

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Lifestyle

Autobahn Indoor Speedway Ready To Wave The Green Flag With Grand Opening WEST NYACK, N.Y. -- Get ready to start your engines at the grand Oopening of the Autobahn Indoor Speedway electric go-kart track, from 11 a.m – 4 p.m on Monday, May 9 at 1000 Palisades Center Drive in the Palisades Mall. The event will benefit Gigi’s Playhouse, with 50 percent of the day’s proceeds going to the organization that serves children and adults of all ages with Down syndrome. According to Autobahn's Managing Partner, David Larson, "Indoor kart racing has been popular in Europe for many years and has recently found a strong following on the West Coast of the United States. A…

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Lifestyle

The Valley Hospital Fertility Center Celebrates Annual Baby Jubilee RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Valley Hospital Fertility Center recently hosted its annual Baby Jubilee to celebrate the all of the babies born since the program’s inception. The event, which was held at Season’s in Washington Township, offers parents the chance to enjoy an informal reunion with the Center’s doctors, nurses and staff who helped them achieve their dreams of parenthood, as well as an opportunity to socialize with other parents of children born following treatment at Valley’s Fertility Center. On hand (seated, starting fourth from left) were Ali Nasseri, M.D., Ph.D., Medical Director;…

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Lifestyle

Help Make Your New House A Home For You And Your Dog NEW YORK -- You’ve packed away the kitchen, purged your old clothes and have your move day game plan all ready to put in motion. Your're on your way to a successful move. Have you stopped to think about what you’re going to do to ensure your dog’s move is as seamless as your own? While Fido might appear to be happy, the stresses of moving can affect our dogs as much as they can us. Follow these tips from dog expert and founder of The Dog Haus, Liz Foley, to ensure your dog is as happy as you are in the new place: Have Someone Dog Sit During The Move - Dogs are instinctual creatures. Think …

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Events

Grand Marshal Eli Carson Whittaker Starts ‘Go the Distance’ Walk in Style VALHALLA, N.Y. – Grand Marshal Eli Carson Whittaker and his family were front and center at the 12th annual Go the Distance Walk & Family Fun Day on May 1 at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. Eli, a 5-year-old kindergarten student at Summit Park Elementary School in New City, was born at just 24 weeks and weighed a little more than a pound. Eli overcame many life-threatening medical issues and is now healthy and happy. As the Grand Marshal, he represented the more than 20,000 area children who receive care each year at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. Despite the rain, the event drew …

Content Partner: Westchester Medical Center

Lifestyle

White Plains Hospital Receives Outstanding Patient Experience Award WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains Hospital is once again a recipient of the Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ from Healthgrades, a leading online resource for information about Outstanding Patient Experience Award. Recipients were identified through an evaluation of 10 patient experience measures, using data collected from a 32-question HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Services) survey of the hospital’s own patients. The survey questions focus on patients’ perspectives of their care during their inpatient hospital stay. “It is an honor to once again be…

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Lifestyle

Bring Your Yard To Life With A New Tree This Spring STAMFORD, Conn. -- They provide shade in the summer, beautiful leaves in the fall and add pop to any yard. Adding a tree to your yard may seem like a daunting prospect, but an arboreal addition need not become an expensive headache. When deciding what type of tree to plant, it's important to determine where you want your tree to go. Keep in mind, your tree is only going to get larger, so be wary of other trees, power lines and your roofline. It’s important to know how large your tree is expected to get and how quickly its growth rate is – some trees grow very slowly while others grow rapidl…

Content Partner: Lawler Landscaping

Lifestyle

Saw Mill Club Lecture Shares The Skinny On The Science Of Weight Loss MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Dr. Timothy Morley of Tomorrow Medicine in Mount Kisco led a recent lecture series at Saw Mill Club covering the science of weight loss and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Amongst other topics, Dr. Morley stressed the importance of maintaining a healthy balance. "Losing weight is impossible when your body is not in balance," he said. Attendees received complimentary metabolism and hormone testing. For more information on Saw Mill Club and its community events, please visit their website or call 914-241-0797.

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Lifestyle

May Brings a Variety of Colorful Migrants To Eastern Seaboard The first week of May ushers in perhaps the most exciting month of birding in the tristate area. Migration season, no more than a quiet trickle for the month of April, suddenly switches into high gear. Birds that have been absent from the region since last fall reappear overnight, bringing with them an ever-changing dawn chorus. Blossoming pears and crabapples are filled with the whistles of Orchard and Baltimore Orioles, and muddy streams ring with the song of Northern Waterthrushes. Chimney Swifts and a variety of swallows dart overhead, while bird feeders welcome Rose- breasted Grosbeak…

by William Haffey

05/04/2016

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