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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

Avoid A Broken Heart This Valentine's Day With Jewelry Insurance SCARSDALE, N.Y.-- The jewelry industry is booming during the month of February, with sales over $3.5 billion. For Scarsdale’s Advocate Brokerage, the month of February often brings up the question: Do I have the right coverage for my jewelry? This is the most common question when it comes to jewelry and the simple answer is yes. Whether you are a collector, the keeper of the family’s heirloom jewelry or the owner of a beautiful engagement ring, you will want the assurance that your valuables are protected in the event of theft, fire or some other unforeseen disaster. Does my homeowner’s in…

Content Partner: Advocate Brokerage

Lifestyle

Have Your Child Get Out There This Summer With Darien Y's Summer Camps DARIEN, Conn. -- In today’s world, it is very important to get our youth back outdoors and engaged in natural, social behaviors, instead of being glued to a couch, buried in technology. Summer camp is recognized by child development professionals as a valuable asset in helping children mature socially, emotionally, intellectually, morally, and physically. Summer camp is a great way to keep kids physically active during the summer months. It provides an opportunity for kids to figure out what type of physical activities they enjoy and can incorporate into their days outside of camp. In the c…

Content Partner: Darien YMCA

Lifestyle

Greenburgh Names Roberta Romano Interim Comptroller GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The Town of Greenburgh has named Roberta Romano as the town’s new Interim Comptroller. Romano has been with the Town of Greenburgh since 2009. Prior to becoming the Interim Comptroller she was the Town’s Deputy Comptroller. She brings with her a plethora of experience from both the private and public sector. As deputy comptroller, Romano has worked in collaboration with the comptroller in supervising all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Comptroller's Office, including accounting, custody and disbursement of Town of Greenburgh funds, reviewing all departmental…

Content Partner: Town of Greenburgh

Lifestyle

Avoid The Burn This Winter With Proper Skin Care MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- While people often think of sunburn as an unfortunate staple of summer life, what most don't realize is the winter months present a unique set of problems for our epidermis. With Australian actor Hugh Jackman's announcement this week that he has undergone his fifth surgery since 2013 to remove skin cancer, it's important to take the simple steps to prevent the disease. According to the Center for Disease Control, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. As a result, doctors have seen a sharp increase in the number of annual treatments. Skin can…

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

Business

Paramus Chamber, Valley Hospital Promote Networking At 'Meet And Greet' PARAMUS, N.J. -- The Paramus Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Valley Hospital/Valley Health System hosted a joint meet and greet at the Luckow Pavilion at One Valley Health Center in Paramus on Monday evening. The Valley Hospital and Valley Health Center are a major part of the greater Paramus community, having an ever growing number of facilities located in Paramus. Audrey Meyers, the President and CEO of The Valley Hospital, briefly addressed the crowd, providing an update on Valley's new initiatives, as well as current trends in the health care industry. The meet and greet included am…

Content Partner: Paramus Chamber of Commerce

Business

Parisian Style Comes To Paramus With Opening Of Roche Bobois PARAMUS, N.J. -- The Paramus Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomed French furniture retailer Roche Bobois to Paramus last Thursday evening with a special ribbon cutting ceremony at the new store at 776 Route 17 North. This red carpet premier included include a cocktail style event for 250 guests and featured butler style hors d’ oeuvres, signature cocktails and champagne, and live entertainment by electric violinists. The evening also included a live demonstration by the iconic Mah Jong sofa showcasing Roche Bobois’ European Savoir-fare. In addition to Mayor Mayor Richard LaBarbiera and mem…

Content Partner: Paramus Chamber of Commerce

Schools

Pace School Of Education Tackles Teacher Certification In Town Hall Meeting PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace University’s School of Education will host a forum with the New York State Regents regarding the current teacher certification exams, specifically the edTPA. The purpose of this meeting is to convene teacher education faculty, teacher candidates, public school teachers and administrators to consider the impact of the new teacher certification requirements, including the edTPA, ALST, EAS, and CSTs, on teacher preparation and the field as a whole. Experiences with the new teacher certification exams will inform discussion of the impact of the regulations on diversi…

Content Partner: Pace University

Business

Active vs. Passive Funds: It’s More Than Just Fees NEW YORK -- Last week we looked at performance and fees. Today we focus on key points for investors to take away from the active vs. passive discussion. Since the first index fund was invented in 1975, the debate has raged between active and passive investing styles. Passive investors adhere to the principal of market efficiency, which holds that all information available about a company is reflected in its current stock price. Rather than trying to second-guess the market, passive investors buy the entire market, or a specific segment of it, via index funds. Active investors counter that t…

Content Partner: The Peloso-Barnes Group

Schools

12 Angry Men Descend On Stepinac's Stage This Month WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Archbishop Stepinac High School Drama Club’s Theatre Lab will stage two performances of the classic riveting courtroom drama, '12 Angry Men' this February. The Theatre Lab is a new initiative of Stepinac’s acclaimed Drama Club that provides students with the opportunity to undertake the creative aspects of directing and producing dramatic plays as well as performing in them. The play by Reginald Rose, which was originally a teleplay in 1954 and then re-written for the stage in 1955 and adopted into an Academy Award-nominated motion picture in 1957 directed by Sidney L…

Content Partner: Archbishop Stepinac High School

Lifestyle

To HPV Or Not To HPV, That Is The Question VALHALLA, N.Y. -- If someone were to tell you that just by giving your young child a shot they could decrease their chance of developing cancer later in life, would you do do it? The treatment does exits, but surprisingly, the answer to that question has been 'no'. Last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended the use of Gardasil 9 as one of three human papillomavirus vaccines that can be used in routine vaccination for children ages 11 or 12. Tests show that by administering the vaccine to preteen girls, doctors were abl…

Content Partner: Westchester Medical Center

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