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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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Westchester Community College Student Nails Academic, Athletic 7-10 Split VALHALLA, N.Y. -- For Stephanie Frank, a second-year Fashion Design student at Westchester Community College and a standout on the bowling team, its been all strikes in the classroom and at the lanes recently. Frank currently holds the highest GPA on the college's bowling team --3.57-- and with a strong academic semester this spring is in the running to earn top honors from the National Junior College Athletic Association. In addition to her commitments as a scholar-athlete, Frank also works as a cashier and stocks inventory at Ocean State Job Lot, a discount name-brand retailer in New City…

Content Partner: Westchester Community College

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WPH Combines Cocktails And Cunningness In Annual Mah Jong and Martinis WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Friends of White Plains Hospital held their third annual Mah Jong and Martinis fundraiser at Bistro 808 in Scarsdale on Thursday, March 3. More than 60 women attended the event, which included cocktails and Mah Jong play, and provided participants an opportunity to hear about the substantial growth and expansion initiatives at White Plains Hospital. Chaired by Wendy Berk and Eileen Meyers, both of Scarsdale, the event raised funds for the refurbishment of the White Plains Hospital pediatric playroom.

Content Partner: White Plains Hospital

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Valley Hospital Keep The Beat Going With Innovative Heart Care RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Valley Hospital is one of 15 U.S. sites currently enrolling patients in a research study to evaluate a potential new treatment alternative for patients with symptomatic persistent and long standing persistent atrial fibrillation -- or AFib. This aMAZE Trial is evaluating an innovative treatment uses a device called the LARIAT to close off the heart’s left atrial appendage -- or LAA. The LARIAT uses a lasso-like stitch to tie off the LAA -- a muscular pouch connected to the left atrium of the heart that is the major source of blood clots in patients with atrial fibrill…

Content Partner: The Valley Hospital

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Adventures Welcome For Westchester Community College Student VALHALLA, N.Y. -- For most, the transition to college is a difficult one. New faces, more difficult classes and an ever-growing workload create stress and anxiety in even the most seasoned student. Now imagine moving to a new country on top of those emotions and you’ll begin to understand the remarkable story of Westchester Community College scholar-athlete, Brulinda Frangaj. Four years ago, Frangaj moved to Westchester from Albania with little more than her ambition to succeed. Armed with a smattering of English and a suitcase full of dreams, she began to make her mark. The experience I h…

Content Partner: Westchester Community College

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Take A Seat With Temple Shaaray Tefila's Chair Yoga Class BEDFORD CORNERS, N.Y. -- Rabbi Stacy Bergman of Temple Shaaray Tefila will be leading a Shabbat service based on chair yoga on Friday, March 11 at 7:30pm. There is no charge for the program and all are welcome. “It is great to connect the spirituality of Judaism and yoga,” states Rabbi Bergman. “This program is perfect for yogis of all levels and faiths.” A gentle and unique yoga style, chair yoga replaces a traditional yoga mat with a chair. Students are able to warm up the body safely and perform yoga poses with more support and stability. In the class, students will learn a variety of yo…

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Valley Hospital Recognized For Excellence In Beacon Award RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Valley Hospital is proud to announce that all four adult critical care units – Intensive Care, Coronary Care, Cardiac Surgery, and Intermediate Care – have once again received the Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Valley’s Coronary Care, Cardiac Surgery, and Intermediate Care units received the Gold-Level Beacon Award, the Beacon Award’s highest distinction, and the Intensive Care Unit received the Silver-Level Beacon Award, the second highest distinction. Valley has more critical care units with Gold-Level Beacons than …

Content Partner: The Valley Hospital

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Spring Out Of Bed This Sunday With Daylights Savings Time Cheat Sheet MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Loved by some and feared by many, the turning forward of clocks to begin daylight saving time this Sunday marks the unofficial end of the winter doldrums. Although the switch offers an extra hour of daylight in the evenings, the gain is often at the expense of our circadian rhythms. According to Dr. Praveen Rudraraju, Director at Northern Westchester Hospital's Center for Sleep Medicine, the hour time change affects people differently. Some are able to quickly adjust to the loss of an hour of sleep, while others spend weeks struggling to recalibrate their sleep patterns.…

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

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Daily Voice Leaders: Dr. Cliff Wood, President, Rockland Community College SUFFERN, N.Y. -- As higher education costs climb higher and higher, community colleges have emerged as financially smart alternative to the price tags and loans associated with a four year degree. At Rockland Community college, President Dr. Cliff Wood is making it his mission to provide a top-tier education at an affordable price point for students in the Mid-Hudson region. As President of Rockland Community College since 2004, Dr. Wood has seen the college evolve from a local alternative to costly higher eduction into a regional power in workforce development, college transfers and profess…

03/10/2016

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Advanced Patient Care Facility Opens At Northern Dutchess Hospital RHINEBECK, N.Y. – Less than two years after breaking ground, Northern Dutchess Hospital has opened its $47 million state-of-the-art patient care pavilion. The new Martin and Toni Sosnoff Pavilion offers a redesigned and healing environment for patients and their families. “This spectacular building provides our community with all the modern conveniences that are vital in helping people heal as well as more-advanced surgical technology,” hospital President Denise George said. “This is the most transformational project the hospital has undertaken for decades and will position us to provide fo…

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Pace People This Week: Alumna's Travel Show Nets National Recognition PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Here is a roundup of newsmakers and their news in brief from Pace University: Alumna Joanna Franco's travel-based YouTube channel "Shut Up and Go" is being sponsored by AT&T for a yearlong travel push. The campaign has been featured in Mashable, Variety, AdAge, and more. Alumna Nina Freeman ’12 was profiled in The Guardian about her latest multilayered, narrative video game, Cibele. To read more, click here. CEO of Investopedia and adjunct Pace professor, David Siegel, was interviewed about leadership in a Forbes article--and mentions his "Entrepr…

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