52°

Saturday, may 10

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

Business

Find Family And Finances At Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union has been providing affordable financial services to local residents for more than 50 years. During that time, membership and offerings have expanded to reflect the changing needs of our community. Today, HVFCU is a full service financial organization extending membership to individuals and businesses in Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, and Putnam Counties. Throughout these changes, the credit union's mission and vision has remained the same: be the Hudson Valley’s first choice as a trusted financial partner. That’s why HVFCU treats every oc…

Content Partner: Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union

Schools

Find That Dream Tech Job With Pace Path Live In Pleasantville PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- As the end of school approaches, many students have begun the process of searching for summer employment, either in a full time job or through an internship. Navigating the world of seasonal employment can be difficult, especially for those looking at careers in the competitive technology field. That's why Pace University is hosting Pace Path Live. Pace Path Live is an informational evening for college students, and promises to provide the tech stars of tomorrow with an idea of what working in the field is like today -- in New York, Westchester, Connecticut and beyond.…

Content Partner: Pace University

Lifestyle

Keep Your Back From Being A Pain With Tips From HSS Doctor PARAMUS, N.J. -- When you have hip and lower back pain, how do you know which is the primary source of pain? How should you treat secondary pain? In some patients, there may be coexisting pain generators in both the lower spine and hip. The pain from the lower back may radiate to the hips, or vice versa. In some cases, a small dose of local anesthetics can help negate the regional pain. This may help identify the correct diagnosis, to formulate a better therapy plan and a better outcome. Pain is an electrical signal that travels along nerve fibers through the spinal cord to the brain. Tiny …

Content Partner: Hospital for Special Surgery

Lifestyle

Ditch the Seat: How to Keep Moving at Work STAMFORD, Conn. -- For decades, sitting at a desk from 9 to 5 was considered standard practice for most professionals and office workers. Today, doctor and other health professionals are cautioning against the dangers of a sedentary workplace existence. "Recent research has validated what we as physiatrists have been advising our patients all along: there is good and bad sitting posture and they each impact how your core and gluteal muscles work or don’t work," said Dr. Alice Chen, Physiatrist at Hospital for Special Surgery. People who have jobs or hobbies in which they sit for …

Content Partner: Hospital for Special Surgery

Lifestyle

Spend This Evening Singing Away With International Louie Louie Day MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Sing it in the shower, the car, or wherever you'd like; today is International Louie Louie Day. Held annually on April 11, the day commemorates 'Louie Louie', one of the most influential songs on the 20th century. Louie Louie was written by Richard Berry in 1955, and rose to international fame with the 1963 cover by the Kingsmen. In honor of the iconic ballad, several parades and events are staged by fans in communities across the country. In honor of the holiday, text the keyword LOUIE to 914-712-6801 to get a special Saw Mill Club New Membership offer sent to you!

Content Partner: Saw Mill Club

Lifestyle

Robotic Surgery At NWH Has Patients From Hospital To Home In Days MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Once the thing of science fiction, robotic surgeries are now a treatment option for many patients. Such surgeries are not actually performed by a robot, but rather are robot-assisted procedures in which your highly trained surgeon is in complete control of sophisticated instruments that enhance the surgeon’s precision and accuracy. At Northern Westchester Hospital, surgeons are at the forefront of this innovation using the da Vinci Surgical System®. At NWH, surgery for colon diseases are frequently treated with minimally invasive surgery using the da Vinci Surgical Syste…

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

Lifestyle

No Detail Too Small For Ethan Allen Craftsmen NEWBURGH, N.Y. -- A piece of Ethan Allen Furniture is a work of extraordinary craftsmanship. Take it to the next level with customized finishes and details that make it yours and yours alone. At Ethan Allen of Newburgh, a designer can show you how to make almost any piece your personal style. Finishing When shopping, note the handcrafted decorative details-such as carving, caning, painting, and veneering-that make the pieces beautiful and unique. Before a piece leaves the hands of its artisan, it undergoes an extensive finishing process that may include repeated sanding, staining, highligh…

Content Partner: Ethan Allen - Newburgh

Lifestyle

Help Save A Life -- Or Eight -- With NWH And LiveOnNY MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Did you know New York ranks 50th out of 50 states for percentage of residents registered as organ donors, yet ranks third in the country in people waiting for organ donations? April is National Donate Life Month, and LiveOnNY and Northern Westchester Hospital are partnering to encourage the community to register as an organ donor, and to celebrate those who have saved lives through the gift of donation. According to LiveOnNY, an organization dedicated to promoting organ donation awareness in New York, 9 out of 10 New Yorkers support organ donation, but only 25 percent …

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

Lifestyle

New Canaan Nature Center Affords Birders Early Signs Of Spring NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- While most birders eagerly anticipate the days of late April and May, when seemingly every blossoming tree harbors some type of warbler, grosbeak, or oriole, the earlier part of the spring season can be equally as exciting. After the long, dreary Northeast winter, the first warm spring rain immediately prompts all of nature into a period of activity and growth. A walk around the New Canaan Nature Center on a nice spring day can be a perfect reminder of how much can change in just a few weeks of warmth. The bare trees of the forest provides the perfect setting for a mu…

by William Haffey

04/08/2016

Lifestyle

Northern Dutchess Hospital Receives Excellence In Healthcare Awards RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Health Quest’s hospital Northern Dutchess Hospital has received several Excellence in Healthcare Awards across a spectrum of patient services. The awards come from national healthcare research organization Professional Research Consultants Inc. and recognize organizations and individuals who improve patient experiences, employee engagement and/or partnerships with physicians throughout the year. These achievements are based on surveys completed by patients, employees and physicians. “At Health Quest, we strive each and every day to provide exceptional, patient-first care,…

04/07/2016

Prev Page 139 of 213 137 138 139 140 141 Next

1,381 - 1,390 of 2,129 articles