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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

Zika A 'Very Low Risk' Says Valley Doctor, Warns Pregnant Mothers RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Not since the swine flu outbreak in 2009 has a disease garnered more international intrigue than the recent spread of the mysterious Zika virus through Central and South America. Is the greater New York area next in the disease's crosshairs? Valley Hospital Infectious Disease specialist Dr. Neil Gaffin says most of us need not worry. "For the majority of people, the Zika virus will be of very little risk," he said. "However, there is a concern for pregnant women; on Feb. 1, the World Health Organization declared this infection a public health emergency becau…

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Schools

Stepinac Forms Steering Committee To Formulate 5-Year Strategic Plan WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Archbishop Stepinac High School’s Board of Trustees has established a strategic planning steering committee charged with developing a five-year strategic plan to help assure that the school will continue its leadership position in preparing young men for post secondary. James Scully of White Plains, a member of the Board of Trustees and a 1980 Stepinac graduate, was named Chairman of the 11-member group. It comprises the other seven members of the board as well as three members of the administration and staff and a mother of two Stepinac graduates who was formerly a par…

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Scoping Hearing For Jefferson Development In Greenburgh Set For Feb. 10 GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The Greenburgh Town Board will hold the second scoping hearing on the Jefferson application on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in Town Hall. Topics that will be studied in the Environmental Impact Statement -- as established in the current draft Scoping Document -- of the Jefferson at Saw Mill: Land use Zoning Soils, Topography and Geology Vegetation and Wildlife Stormwater Management/ Saw Mill River Flooding Utilities Traffic and Parking Noise and Lighting Visual/Aesthetics/Neighborhood Character Socio-Economic Resources Resident Health and Safety and Emergency Respon…

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WPH Physician Associates OB/GYN Moves To New White Plains Location WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Obstetrics & Gynecological Partners, part of White Plains Hospital Physician Associates, is moving from 15 North Broadway to 170 Maple Ave., Suite 400 in White Plains. Obstetrics and Gynecological Partners includes: Nabil Khoury-Yacoub, MD, Jacqueline Monaco-Bavaro, MD, Melissa Dworkin, MD, Simi Suri, MD, Anthony Loiacono, MD, Vincent D'Amico, MD, and Lucille Milne, RN, CNM. The practice offers a comprehensive array of healthcare services to women. The board-certified physicians at Obstetric & Gynecological Partners are highly experienced in every aspect of gyn…

Content Partner: White Plains Hospital

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Northwell Health Debuts First-Ever Super Bowl Ad MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Northwell Health will showcase its new advertising campaign during Super Bowl L, with a new 30-second spot airing in the second quarter and two 30-second ads running during the pregame coverage. Mount Kisco's Northern Westchester hospital is a proud member of Northwell Health, formerly North Shore-LIJ Health System The in-game spot will focus on a celebration of life, capturing the first babies born at Northwell Health hospitals. The spot also highlights the North Shore-LIJ’s name change to Northwell Health. The emotional ad underscores the health system’s critically im…

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

Schools

Pace Finishes High In The Economist's 'College Value Rankings' PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- 'What's the real value of an education?' many parents and students wonder while wading through the college landscape. For most, at the end of the day it comes down to post-graduate earnings. According to recent study conducted by The Economist, Pace University ranks near the top of that list. The Economist's report defines, "the economic value of a university a equal to the gap between how much money its students subsequently earn, and how much they might have made had they studied elsewhere." To calculate this amount, The Economist compiled date from the Whi…

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Greenburgh, Sustainable Westchester Hope To Bring Energy Savings To Town GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- At the last week's Greenburgh Town Board meeting, the Town Board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the Town Supervisor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the town and Sustainable Westchester. According to its website, Sustainable Westchester is "a consortium of Westchester County local governments that facilitates effective sustainability initiatives, engages community stakeholders, and shares tools, resources, and incentives to create more healthy, vibrant and attractive communities." Working together, the town and the consortium …

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RJ Bailey Students In Greenburgh Take The Stage With Shadow Box Workshop GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Students at the RJ Bailey School were visited this week by Jon Riddleberger of New York City's Shadow Box Theater, who worked with them on creating shadow puppets around the theme of mythical characters. Helen of Troy, Dionysus, Eurydice, Paris, Odysseus and others took shape as shadow puppets, and the students will eventually create an iMovie using the shadow puppets and even hold a film festival around the theme.

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Schools

Enjoy Tea, District Update With Greenburgh Schools Superintendent GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Greenburgh Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tahira Dupree Chase will hold her second Superintendent’s Tea for the 2015-16 school year on Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Greenburgh Administration Building -- also known as the Mansion -- at 475 West Hartsdale Ave. Coffee and tea will be served, and Dr. Chase and other administrators will answer questions and provide community members with a mid-year update about the District. All community member is welcome to attend. Please note that the date has been changed from Feb. 10 to Feb. 23. RSVP to Helene Kotler at …

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Lifestyle

Thankfully, The Beat Goes On For Fairfield Man VALHALLA, N.Y. -- In our lives, a lot can cause us to feel a little pain. Spending too much time sitting, doing yard work, exercising and other daily activities can tweak any number of muscles and joints. However, sometimes these pains are not just pains. For Rick Nagy, of Fairfield, his aches and pains were the warning sign of an impending disaster. After a weekend of yard work in August 2013, Nagy, 61, noticed an aching in his neck and arms. A college football player and still active despite his age, Nagy just shook off the pain. However, when the pain refused to abate he paid a visit to …

Content Partner: Westchester Medical Center

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