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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

Take A Tour Of The World With College Of New Rochelle's Crèche Collection NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- With Christmas right around the corner, the College of New Rochelle's Castle Gallery is helping Westchester residents get in the spirit with an exhibit showcasing nativity scenes from across the americas. More than 80 nativity scenes, or crèches, are on display in Nativity Scenes from the Americas, a showcase of the artistic talents of North and South American artists. Works range from as close to home as the U.S. to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Peru and beyond. The artwork demonstrates the cultural diversity in representations of the Nativity in the Americas while also highlig…

12/18/2015

Lifestyle

Greenburgh Sisters Honored By Town Board For Charitable Works GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- For seven years, two Greenburgh students -- Je’lyn and Jade Brown -- have been bringing joy to struggling area children through organizing their own toy drive, 'Bringing Joy to the Children'. Je'lyn, a sophomore at Cornell University, and Jade, a senior at Valhalla High School were honored by the Greenburgh Town Board on Dec. 9 for their service to the community. "We started this grassroots organization with the hope of helping others, and we quickly learned that they helped us," Jade said in her acceptance address. "We get to see their strength, resilien…

Content Partner: Town of Greenburgh

Lifestyle

Retired NBA President Of League Operations To Appear On Wvox This Friday GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- As part of his weekly radio program, Town Supervisor Paul Feiner will welcome Joel Litvin, a Greenburgh resident and former President of League Operations for the NBA. According to the NBA's website, from 2006 to July 2015, Litvin managed several core areas of the day-to-day operations of the NBA, including the league’s security, player development, social responsibility, and legal functions. He also managed franchise matters such as revenue sharing, team sales and financings, relocations, and the league’s ownership and debt policies. Prior to his role as president in 20…

Content Partner: Town of Greenburgh

Lifestyle

Valley Hospital Uses Technology To Take The Wait Out Of Waiting Room RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Referred to as 'Open Table for medical appointments,'aApps like ZocDoc and InQuicker are making it easier than ever before for patients to schedule visits to the doctor and trips to the emergency room via smartphones and laptops. Valley Health System – which includes The Valley Hospital, Valley Medical Group and Valley Home Care – is using both services to simplify appointment scheduling for patients. Valley Medical Group (VMG) has partnered with ZocDoc to offer online appointment scheduling for select physicians. The Valley Hospital Emergency Department offers InQuicker t…

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Events

Come 'Home For The Holidays' This Friday With New Rochelle Youth Bureau NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- This Friday, come 'Home for the Holidays' with the New Rochelle STRIVE Leadership Academy's winter celebration. STRIVE's 50 student members will perform poetry, dance and dramatic interpretation as well as debut STRIDE's new video and theme song. The song and video were entirely student produced, with the lyrics, location selection and filming done in locations around New Rochelle. The STRIVE Leadership Academy provides dance and positive youth development activities for children ages 11-17 in an effort to avoid youth violence, negative peer influences and other risky…

Content Partner: City Of New Rochelle

Neighbors

Greenburgh Town Supervisor Urges Traffic Reform In Westchester GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner is seeking to curb the amount of traffic fatalities in Westchester County. Earlier this month, a motorist from Scarsdale was arrested for for driving the wrong way on Interstate 684 in Bedford The motorist killed an innocent woman because he drove the wrong way. This highlights the need for NYS to do what other communities have done around the nation. Sadly, there are too many fatalities on New York State highways. NYS has cut back on police patrols. Earlier this year -- in my own town of Greenburgh - a police officer from NYC lost…

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Lifestyle

Celebrate The Holidays And Your Health This December WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Whether pulling long workdays, watching football or enjoying holiday meals, being habitually sedentary can have major health implications, especially this time of the year. “You work so hard to stay in shape throughout the year, so don’t let the holidays set you back to square one," says Frank LoCastro, Wellness Program Coordinator at White Plains Hospital. "Just keep moving and be active anytime you have the opportunity. "Look at it this way - staying in shape is easier than the hard work it takes to try to get back into shape,.” It's important to keep…

Content Partner: White Plains Hospital

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Armonk Shelter Dogs Stay Warm Thanks To Saw Mill Club Towel Donation MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Giving back during the Christmas season is one of the easiest ways to spread joy and cheer, but who says that generosity can only be directed towards those with two legs? Mount Kisco's Saw Mill Club played Santa earlier this week for dogs at the Armonk Adopt-A-Dog, by donating dozens of towels to keep the animals warm this winter. Saw Mill East general manager Dan Sclafani was originally approached by shelter volunteer Julie Johnson, who was seeking to provide bedding for the shelter's dogs. "I was trying to think of how to put together a large donation and thought …

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Lifestyle

Lisa Brady Named COO, VP Of St. Joseph’s Healthcare System PATERSON, N.J. -- St. Joseph’s Healthcare System, based in Paterson, N.J., has announced the appointment of Lisa Brady to the position of senior vice president and chief operating officer. Prior to coming to St. Joseph’s, Brady served as senior vice president of strategy and system development at Western Connecticut Health Network in Danbury, where she led the formulation of a system-wide strategic plan, the development of an overall marketing and branding strategy, the development of a network-wide physician resource plan and oversaw the network’s planning, business development and marketin…

12/16/2015

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Lisa Brady Schmittgall Named COO at St. Joseph's Healthcare In Patterson PATERSON, N.J. -- St. Joseph’s Healthcare System, based in Paterson, N.J., has announced the appointment of Lisa Brady Schmittgall to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to coming to St. Joseph’s, Brady served as Senior Vice President of Strategy and System Development at Western Connecticut Health Network in Danbury, where she led the formulation of a system-wide strategic plan, the development of an overall marketing and branding strategy, the development of a Network-wide physician resource plan, and oversaw the Network’s planning, business development…

12/16/2015

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