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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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News

Residents Express Concerns For Jefferson Development At Town Board Hearing GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Wednesday's Town Board public hearing on the proposal to build 272 apartments on Lawrence Street near downtown Ardsley made town history. According to Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, for the first time ever, the town was unable to accommodate the hundreds of residents who attended and wished to testify against the proposed development. The auditorium was overcrowded and filled to capacity. Many people were forced to watch the meeting on TV monitors or in other rooms, while others left in frustration because they unable to find a seat to watch. Everyone who spoke expressed…

Content Partner: Town of Greenburgh

Real Estate

Waldwick Colonial Offers All-Star Location At Unbeatable Price WALDWICK, N.J. -- Who says when looking for a home you can't have it all? This suburban gem listed by RE/MAX Traditions' Chopper Russo Real Estate Group provides families with all the modern amenities and a spacious feeling. Located on 16 Hudson Ave. in Waldwick, this four bedroom, 2.5 bath expanded Colonial is minutes from everything and priced to sell. "A young family with two or three children are a great fit for the house," said Chopper Russo Associate Sal Cozzupoli, who is listing the property. "It's on a quiet dead end street but has the proximity of being able to walk i…

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

Schools

Mark Your Calendars For Next Month's Blood Drive At Pace Univeristy PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y -- Those wishing to donate blood will have the opportunity to do so later this month, thanks to a university-sponsored blood drive on it's Pleasantville Campus. The drive is sponsored by Student Development and Campus Activities, and will be held on Wednesday Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kessel Center. All are welcome to attend.

Content Partner: Pace University

Schools

Stepinac Actors Become '12 Angry Men' In Drama Club's Winter Production WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- This February, Archbishop Stepinac High School’s acclaimed Drama Club will stage two performances of the classic riveting courtroom drama, '12 Angry Men'. 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, focuses on the deliberations of a jury in a homicide trial. At the start, the jurors have a nearly unanimous decision of guilty. But conflict ensues when a single dissenter gradually sows a seed of reasonable doubt among the other jurors, dram…

Content Partner: Archbishop Stepinac High School

News

Greenburgh Town Board Receives Update On Reassessment GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- On Tuesday, the Greenburgh Town Board discussed the reassessment process taking place around town with town assessor Edye McCarthy. According to Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, residents will receive preliminary information in March about their taxes from the reassessment company. After residents receive the letter in the mail, they have the option to do nothing if they agree with the results or schedule a meeting to challenge their findings. "The Assessor and I are more than happy to meet with civic associations and residents to discuss in greater detail," said…

Content Partner: Town of Greenburgh

Lifestyle

It's Part Time Hours, Full Time Care For Valley Hospital's Volunteer Nurses RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- For nurses, there is no greater joy than being a nurse. That’s why the Valley Hospital has launched it's Volunteer Nurse Program, designed for nurses who have retired or for a range of reasons are taking a break in their nursing careers. Volunteer nursing allows former nurses to do what they love in a time frame that fits their lifestyles. The program began in the Fall of 2011 with four nurses. Fast forward five years and the program, a unique collaboration between the Volunteer Resources and Nursing departments, has expanded to a team of 20 volunteer nurses providing supp…

Content Partner: The Valley Hospital

Events

White Plains Hospital Hosts 10th Annual Nursing College and Career Day WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains Hospital will host its 10th annual Nursing College and Career Day in the hospital's Centennial Room, on Saturday, Jan. 16, beginning with registration at 8:30 a.m. and running until 12:30 p.m. This free event is designed to provide direction to those interested in pursuing a career in Nursing, particularly high school and college-aged students. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet admissions counselors from various local nursing schools, learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities and hear first-hand from nursing students and nurses who a…

Content Partner: White Plains Hospital

News

Town Lays Out Rules For Tonight's Jefferson Apartment Complex Hearing GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- In advance of tonight's hearing on the proposed construction of 272 residential apartments in Ardsley, Town Supervisor Paul Feiner has announced rules and guidelines for what he expects to be a heavily attended event. The hearing will begin shortly after 7:30 p.m. at Greenburgh Town Hall. Those who attend will hear from the consultant and the development applicant applicant who will field questions from the Town Board The board will then open up the hearing to the public. "Speakers who will speak for one minute or less will be called first," said Feiner. "…

Content Partner: Town of Greenburgh

Business

Get To Know Jack Donohue, Fair Lawn Chamber Of Commerce President FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- For Chamber of Commerce President Jack Donohue and Fair Lawn residents, the town is more than a home. It's part of their identity. That's why when Donohue was tapped to lead the chamber in 2016, he jumped at the chance. Donohue is as close to a lifelong resident as you can get. Born in the Bronx, he moved to Fair Lawn at age two and has been a staple in town ever since. "I got married and moved into an apartment two blocks from my childhood house and currently live four blocks away from there," he said. In addition to his 43 year tenure as a Fair Lawn volunteer…

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Lifestyle

Pump It Up With White Plains Hospital, Greenburgh Hebrew Center Blood Drive WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Greenburgh Hebrew Center of Dobbs Ferry is hosting its annual community Blood Drive on Sunday, Feb. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. GHC continues its partnership with White Plains Hospital, a leader in exceptional medical care. All eligible donors -- 16 years old and over -- are welcome to participate. Donors under the age of 18 must have parental consent. Consent forms may be downloaded here. Potential donors are encouraged to make an appointment by emailing blooddrive@g-h-c.org. Walk-ins are welcome as well. Please remember to bring identification with you. Refreshment…

Content Partner: White Plains Hospital

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