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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

Don't Miss A Shift This Hockey Season With Upper Body Injury Prevention STAMFORD, Conn. -- As the NHL playoff push begins this month, and adult and youth hockey leagues enter the home stretch, injuries can make or break a team during postseason time. Three of the most common shoulder injuries for hockey players are acromioclavicular (A-C joint) separation in the shoulder, clavicle fractures, and shoulder dislocations. HSS orthopedic surgeon Dr. John MacGillivray discusses these injuries and the treatments available to get players back on the ice. A-C joint separations are commonly caused by players getting checked into the boards, resulting in an injury to the …

Content Partner: Hospital for Special Surgery

News

Greenburgh Pool Closed Due To Boiler Malfunction GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Those looking to take a dip in Greenburgh this weekend were left out in the cold, due to a broken boiler at the Theodore Young Community Center. As a result, the pool has been closed until further notice. "Our contractor is desperately trying to locate parts for the boiler," said Town Supervisor Paul Feiner. "We are also exploring other temporary action steps we could take to address the problem so pool patrons could swim in comfort." According to the town, if they are not able to come up with a short term action, the town will be forced to replace the…

Content Partner: Town of Greenburgh

Lifestyle

Weight Loss Patients Restore Freedom With Northern Westchester Hospital MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Obesity affects every aspect of a person’s life, and often family members as well. This was the case for Lisa Marcus . A personal tragedy, and subsequent depression and grief, contributed to Lisa’s loss of control of her weight. As her weight increased, the ensuing health conditions she developed were mounting. Dieting had failed to reverse the effects of obesity. Lisa faced a dire prognosis from her doctor: high risk of dying early, or high risk of stroke and possible disability. As a mother and wife with a career in healthcare, these were unacceptable choices. While r…

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

Real Estate

Home Sellers Shouldn't Fear The Buyer This Spring With Simple Preparation OAKLAND, N.J. -- As the snow begins to melt and the birds begin to return, so do the masses of homebuyers. Anxious not to miss a listing after spending the winter thumbing potential properties, shoppers are once again taking to the roads in hopes of finding the house of their dreams. For a seller, the spring can be an incredibly hectic time. Winter is often tough on houses and property; plows can turn driveways and yards into craters, salt eats away at metal railings and the constant moisture and cold wreaks havoc on pipes and siding. What was once a picture perfect house in the fall can be …

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

Real Estate

Weston Homes Offer Waterfront Living With Mesmerizing Views WESTON, Conn. -- For homeowners seeking privacy, flexibility and waterfront views, the properties at 34 Merry Lane and 21 Laurel Lake East, deliver all three. The Laurel Lake home, listed at $1,149,000, features eleven rooms, five bedrooms, three full and two half bathrooms. Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac close to schools and Weston town center, it offers modern amenities and invites outdoor living and entertaining. Fish, kayak and explore the waterways by canoe during warmer months, and in winter owners are treated to a private skating rink just steps from their door. Nestled on nearly thr…

Content Partner: Gail Lilley Zawacki

Events

Oh The Places You'll Go: Dr. Seuss Characters Visit Greenburgh Schools GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Lee F. Jackson students, teachers and administrators spent part of the day on Wednesday, enjoying the works Dr. Theodor Geisel Seuss, or Dr. Seuss. The day of school-wide learning and reading was in honor of the birthday of the late author. Students listened to volunteer readers from Woodlands High School and had a great day with our own "Cat in the Hat." Best known as the author of such children's classics as "The Cat in the Hat," "Horton Hatches the Egg." "Horton Hears a Who!", and "Yertle the Turtle," Dr. Seuss would h…

Content Partner: Greenburgh Central School District

Lifestyle

Northern Westchester Nurses Help Combat Heart Disease MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- High cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for heart disease, heart attack and stroke. NWH’s Community Health Outreach Program is dedicated to raising awareness of high blood cholesterol and helping people take steps toward reducing their risk.

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

Lifestyle

New Doctor At HSS' Stamford Outpatient Center Puts The Home In Home Run STAMFORD, Conn. -- For one of Hospital for Special Surgery's newest physicians, healthcare comes from the heart. As a doctor in the hospital's Primary Care Sports Medicine Service at the Stamford Outpatient Center and the hospital’s main campus in New York, Dr. Daphne Scott treats athletes and families alike with top level care. Dr. Scott was born and raised in Las Vegas, and received her medical degree from the University of Nevada. After receiving her degree, she attended the University of Washington for family medicine residency, and completed her sports medicine fellowship at the Univers…

Content Partner: Hospital for Special Surgery

Events

Learn Civil War's Influence On Modern Medicine With NWH Speaker Series MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Not so long ago, a trip to the doctor's office meant a lot more than a thermometer under the tongue and a lollipop for the ride home. As part of Northern Westchester Hospital's '100 Years of Care' celebration, hospital staff and the New Castle Historical Society will welcome adults and children ages 8 and up to 'Saws, Scalpels and Stitches: How the Civil War Helped Advance Modern Medicine', an educational look into a pivotal era in medical history. Cassie Ward, Director of the New Castle Historical Society and Dr. James Dwyer, Chief of Emergency Medicine at NWH will in…

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

Schools

Pace Economists Shine At Washington Economic Conference PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Four Pace students presented their research at the Eastern Economic Association Conference -- a major economics conference on the East coast -- this past weekend in Washington, D.C. Their session, entitled "Topics in Human Capital and Economic Growth," was organized and chaired by Dr. Anna Shostya and was well attended and received. The students, all economics majors at the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, tackled several economic issues both while preparing for their own presentations and attending other professional sessions. “Going to this conference…

Content Partner: Pace University

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