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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

HSS Surgeon Shares Tips For Troublesome Wrists STAMFORD, Conn. -- Following a wrist fracture, regaining functional use of the hand, wrist and upper extremity are of the utmost importance. In order to fast track the recovery process, there are several tips that can have your wrist flexing in no time. Like any injury, elevating the hand can decrease swelling and should be maintained day and night. Patients should never keep their hand down by their side for a prolonged period of time; rather should keep it above heart level and let gravity do the work. A pillow to support in the lap when seated or when sleeping will ensure circulation reac…

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Lifestyle

Keep Your Body Swinging For The Fences With Proper Hydration PARAMUS, N.J. -- As professional baseball players head north to start their seasons, they can expect much colder temperatures than the past month's balmy spring training days in Florida or Arizona. Even if you aren't on an opening day roster, it's important to gradually increase the intensity and duration of exercise over a few days to let the body acclimate to new environmental conditions. Even in colder temperatures, athletes should drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. Although dehydration does not directly lead to muscle strains, inadequate hydration reduces muscle flexibility and el…

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Lifestyle

Temple Shaaray Tefila Celebrates Purim With Broadway Cabaret BEDFORD CORNERS, N.Y. -- Temple Shaaray Tefila will take to the stage to celebrate Purim this year, as singers Alli West and Shalyn Courtenay and pianist Howard Kilik present Broadway hits, past and present at the Temple’s Purim cabaret. “Making festive music is one of the best ways to celebrate Purim,” states Rabbi David Greenberg. “We hope everyone will come to our cabaret.” Purim commemorates the Jewish people's escape from Persia, where they were threatened under the rule of Haman. The performance will be held on Wednesday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Shaaray Tefila.

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News

Greenburgh Tax Reassessment Plan Causes Confusion For Some GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- For Greenburgh residents seeking answers to their tax reassessment, homeowners have been seeing red rather than green. During the past few days, the Town has received complaints from residents who received tax assessment information from reassessment company, Tyler Technologies. According to Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, those who contacted the town have questions or feel that the assessment numbers Tyler sent them are wrong. "They tried getting through to Tyler and couldn't or were put on hold for long periods of time. That's unacceptable." The Town Board and …

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Lifestyle

Health Quest Holds Grand Opening For Kingston Plaza KINGSTON, N.Y. -- Health Quest Medical Practice held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on Monday, March 14 at its new multi-disciplinary medical center in Kingston Plaza at 334 Plaza Road. The joint event with the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce featured giveaways, food and tours of the 15,000-square-foot $1.8 million medical facility, which houses the group’s primary care, obstetrics, gynecology and rheumatology divisions. “We have always had wonderful, dedicated physicians and staff providing healthcare in Kingston. Now, we have a state-of-the-art medical office that ma…

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Schools

Chancellor Fariña Talks Common Core, Teacher Dignity At Pace Discussion NEW YORK – On Wednesday evening, President Stephen J. Friedman and the Pace University School of Education hosted Carmen Fariña, New York City Schools Chancellor, for a discussion on the state of education. The event is part of the University's InsideTrack speaker series. During a lively hour-long discussion at the Schimmel Center on the University’s Lower Manhattan campus, President Friedman and Chancellor Fariña, who holds a master’s degree in Administration and Supervision from Pace, covered a lot of ground. The conversation ran the gamut, from the pros and cons of Common Core -- she feel…

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Schools

Stepinac Student, Mount Vernon Native's Poem Published Nationally WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Jayden Fairclough of Mount Vernon, a senior at Archbishop Stepinac High School, White Plains, was notified recently that his poem 'Barack' will be published in the America Library of Poetry ‘s 2015 compendium. Entitled “Eloquence,” the anthology comprising poems by students from across the country will be published in the fall. Acclaimed poet Billy Collins, who is a former U.S. Poet Laureate, counts among Stepinac's distinguished alumni. 'Barack' is attached below.

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Lifestyle

County OK's Camera On Ashford Ave. Bridge In Greenburgh GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- In an effort to help first responders select the fastest route to an emergency, Westchester County has given the town of Greenburgh approval to mount traffic cameras on the Ashford Avenue bridge and surrounding streets. "I want to give big thank you to the county for their response," said Town Supervisor Paul Feiner. "I think this will be a big help to first responders. They will be able to respond faster to emergencies because they will be able to monitor traffic before responding to incidents." Feiner also suggested that webcams be placed around th…

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Lifestyle

Play Ball! Hawthorne Chevy Helps Local Ballplayers With Equipment Donation HAWTHRONE, N.J. -- In the spirit of community collaboration and teamwork taught through youth sports, Hawthorne Chevrolet is supporting Hawthorne Baseball/Softball Association through the Chevy Youth Baseball Program. This sponsorship will include both monetary and equipment donations during the 2016 youth baseball season. Over the course of the season, Hawthorne Chevrolet will donate equipment to the league which may include: equipment bags, baseballs, softballs, catcher’s gear, ball buckets, umpire’s equipment, coach’s kits, break away bases, bat racks, batting tees and first aid kits. C…

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Schools

Spring Has Sprung With Return Of Eastern Bluebird To Pace's Campus PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- There's a new face around Pace's Pleasantville campus. No, not a new student or professor, this visitor has feathers and wings. Roughly a year ago, in an effort to attract wildlife to Pace's environmental area, staff proposed hanging a number of bird houses on campus to draw song birds, raptors and water fowl to the area. "Our Assistant Director James Eyring, and volunteer Frank Leone set a goal of constructing a variety of bird houses," said Angelo Spillo, Director of Pace's Dyson College Nature Center. Operating with no funding, the pair solicited lumber fr…

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