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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's College Fed Challenge Team Makes National Headlines PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace University's championship-winning College Fed Challenge team has been recognized for its success in handling monetary policy. The team, along with the financial competition, was profiled earlier this week in a Wall Street Journal article. After taking home first place in the New York regional tournament last November, the team of economic students headed to Washington, D.C. where they beat out colleges from across the nation to win the national championship. The College Fed Challenge is a competition designed to bring real-world economics into the classroom. Team…

Content Partner: Pace University

Lifestyle

Sample The Flavors Of Town At Taste of Rhinebeck Next Month RHINEBECK, N.Y. – Rev up your appetite: Taste of Rhinebeck returns on April 12 offering event-goers a memorable exploration of the local food scene. From 6 to 9 p.m., the culinary crawl will showcase about 25 different locations spread throughout the picturesque village streets, including the recently opened Brookmeade Bakery hosted by Rhinebeck Wine and Liquor Store. Close to 500 attendees are expected to sample delicious dishes and sip specialty cocktails, while they raise money for a good cause. Last year, about $24,000 in ticket proceeds supported existing and new health services at No…

Content Partner: Northern Dutchess Hospital

News

Rain, Snow or Hail: Westchester Postmasters Say Come On Down GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Westchester postmasters are ramping-up their community outreach efforts by hosting interactive sessions at Post Offices for Greenburgh residential and business customers in March, April, and May. The innovative Grow Your Business Days forums provide the community with the opportunity to meet the local postmaster and discuss mail services. Postal marketing representatives will also be on hand to demonstrate ways for local businesses to grow revenue and improve the bottom line by leveraging the power of direct mail. The Post Offices include: Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Elmsfor…

Content Partner: Town of Greenburgh

Business

Order Your Finances With An Annual Review Checklist NEW YORK -- Preparing for an annual financial review may be easier with a checklist to help you focus on important matters. With that in mind, here is a partial list of key considerations that you may want to discuss with your financial advisor. Do I need to rebalance my asset allocation? Depending on the performance of your investments, you may want to examine whether your mix of stocks, bonds, cash, and other assets is close to your target. If you have not reviewed your portfolio lately, you may be surprised at what you find. It's possible that your current asset allocation has changed qui…

Content Partner: The Peloso-Barnes Group

Schools

Pace Lecture Shares What Catch Is Good For You And Our Oceans PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace Environmental author-in-residence Paul Greenberg will speak on this month at Pace Law School on the issues of overfishing and sustainability in our oceans. A Manhattan resident, Greenberg is the James Beard Award winning author of Four Fish and American Catch and writes and speaks on environmental issues relating to the oceans and food systems. His articles have appeared in the New York Times, National Geographic, Vogue and more. At Pace, Paul will lecture to students in Professor Jason Czanrezki's Natural Resources Law course and will collaborate with faculty …

Content Partner: Pace University

Events

Oakland Education Foundation Heads Off To The Races OAKLAND, N.J. -- The Oakland Education Foundation is hosting its annual ‘Night at the Races’ this weekend in an effort to raise funds for the steam operations at the Valley middle school. The event will be at the Preakness Hills Country Club in Wayne. “The students have consistently come in first or second place in sciences and math; OEF tries to improve on one of the top school systems in NJ.” said Thomas 'Chopper' Russo of Chopper Russo Real Estate Group. Tickets are $125 per person and includes open bar, butler passed hors d’oevres, gourmet food stations throughout the night, reserved se…

Content Partner: Chopper Russo Group - RE/Max Traditions Real Estate

Lifestyle

Got Game? Saw Mill Club Welcomes NBA Trainer For Skills Program MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- For Westchester basketball players looking to take their game to the next level, Saw Mill Club welcomes NBA trainer D.J. Sackmann for an eight week basketball skills program in Mount Kisco. The program, which will be held on Monday evenings in April and May, is run by internationally acclaimed trainer D.J. Sackmann. Sackmann is based out of the greater New York area and has hosted clinics across the globe. Additionally, he has worked with several NBA players including Mario Chalmers, Ben McLemore, Evan Turner and others. The clinic will address: Advanced Ball Handlin…

Content Partner: Saw Mill Club

Lifestyle

March is National Nutrition Month: Does Your Diet Measure Up? RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Although there is increasing awareness about the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and diet to support physical wellness and longevity, Americans of all ages are still struggling to achieve optimal nutrition. We are lucky to live in an area where we have access to numerous supermarkets and farmers markets. We also have seemingly endless options for takeout and delivery. There are even companies that will deliver groceries right to our doorstep. With all of these choices, maintaining a healthy diet should be easy, right? Wrong! According to the President's Coun…

Content Partner: The Valley Hospital

Events

Children Invited To Find The Golden Egg in Oakland's Annual Easter Egg Hunt OAKLAND, N.J. -- To kick off the start of spring, Oakland Public Events will host its annual easter egg hunt for children next weekend. Visitors will be able to meet the Easter bunny and take home complementary pictures thanks to Walgreens. The afternoon will also include a balloon magician as well as complementary coffee and hot chocolate from Coffee Roasters and free Dunkin Munchkins from Dunkin Donuts. “The hunt is one of many events that makes Oakland a great town and is consistently rated as one of the top towns in NJ and has been named the best town for new families.” said Thomas 'C…

Content Partner: Chopper Russo Group - RE/Max Traditions Real Estate

Lifestyle

NWH's 3D Surgery Modeling Keeps Your New Knee Kicking MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- For those suffering from chronic knee pain, sometimes a complete knee replacement can be the only option to restore mobility. Advancements in knee surgery allow for a highly customized knee replacement. Using 3D modeling, a knee implant is tailored specifically for each patient. The 3D model results in a better-alignment that is more accurately sized for the patient and surgically installed in less time. A perfectly aligned joint can last 20 to 30 years, eliminating the need for costly and painful supplementary surgeries. "With this computer model, I get to rotat…

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

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