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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 Mindful Minute This Holiday Season To Stay Mentally Sharp WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- “You should sit in meditation for 20 minutes every day -- unless you’re too busy. Then you should sit for an hour,” says a traditional zen proverb. The holiday season is a particularly busy time of year when many of us feel we are burning the candle at both ends. Many of us feel busy from the moment we wake up until the very second our head hits the pillow. If we reduce stress, and consequently lower our levels of cortisol (stress hormone) we are less likely to engage in unhealthy behaviors (like smoking or junk-food binging) as a means of coping with stress. How do we…

Content Partner: White Plains Hospital

Events

Doctor To Speak On Medicine In Israel At Temple Shaaray Tefila BEDFORD CORNERS, N.Y. -- Temple Shaaray Tefila will welcome Dr. Agi Golan on Dec. 13 for a talk on the current state of Israeli medicine, and her role in tackling the region's medical and social issues. Dr. Golan is the Head of Soroka Hospital’s Neonatal ICU in Beersheba, Israel. She is a world renowned expert in neonatology, and her unit is the largest in Israel, treating the tiniest neonates with great success. She is fully immersed in the complexities and ethical dilemmas of providing incredibly complex care to very tiny and fragile babies, in a region where the population is very diverse…

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Lifestyle

Hit The (Ice Cream) Bar With Family This Holiday Season WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Who says you can only enjoy ice cream in the summer? When friends and family gather round this holiday season, an ice cream bar with homemade ice cream is sure to have something for everyone and easier than you may think. Especially when cooking delicates such as ice cream the proper cooking appliances make all the differences. There is no better place to find top of the line Electrolux appliances than at Leibert's Royal Green Appliances in White Plains. The Soft Freeze Bin in many Electrolux refrigerators is perfect for storing ice cream or anything you want to keep fr…

Content Partner: Leiberts Royal Green Appliances

Lifestyle

New Valley Surgeon Helps Make Back Pain A Thing Of The Past RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Valley Hospital Spine Center recently announced the appointment of board-certified neurosurgeon Dr. Alfred T. Ogden as Director of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. Dr. Ogden has been a member of the Valley medical staff since 2008 and focuses almost exclusively on performing minimally invasive spine (MIS) surgery. MIS surgery is performed through small diameter tubes inserted through small incisions. Advanced imaging is often used to guide surgeons through the area, enabling them to perform complex surgeries in a minimally invasive way with a high degree of precision…

Content Partner: The Valley Hospital

Lifestyle

Help Keep Your Stomach In Check This Holiday Season NEW YORK -- From the end of November into the New Year, people take full advantage the season's two f's: food and family. While one might argue you can never get enough family, overindulging at the dinner table has become as much of a holiday tradition as the family football game or falling asleep by the fire. In order to enjoy the season's delights, but not at a cost to your stomach, it's important to eat in moderation. One of the easiest ways to curb overeating is by changing plate size. Instead of putting out large plates to pile on the food, opt for smaller table settings. People are mor…

Content Partner: Greenwich Village Gastroenterology

News

Greenburgh OK's Sale Of Former Frank's Property To Senior Housing Developer GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The town of Greenburgh announced Wednesday the sale of 715 Dobbs Ferry Road, the former site of Frank's Nursery and Craft Center. Capital Senior Housing LLC has purchased the plot, according to town records, and plans to construct a 90-100 unit assisted living community on the land. "In recent years residents have encouraged the town to sell the property, which we took over by foreclosure, for residential purposes or for an assisted living facility," Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said. "Our current code authorizes assisted living facilities to be built at t…

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Lifestyle

Celebrate Hanukah With Candlelight Service At Temple Shaaray Tefila BEDFORD CORNERS, N.Y. -- On Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. Temple Shaaray Tefila will celebrate Hanukah with a special candle lighting service. The Temple’s Sanctuary will be aglow with the candles from many menorahs, to be lit by congregants of all ages. The candle lighting service will be followed by a festive Hanukah party including potato pancakes, make your own dreidel treats, donuts, and a chocolate fountain. “Hanukah celebrates not only a great historical miracle, but also the ability of Jewish ideals and values to endure,” states Rabbi David Greenberg. “We are grateful for everyone in our congr…

Content Partner: Temple Shaaray Tefila

Schools

Westchester Girls To Showcase Science, Technology Skills In Swag Day PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Women in Technology at Pace University will present its 2015 SWAG showcase day on Saturday, Dec. 12 in Pleasantville. SWAG, or Stem Women Achieve Greatness, is a computing and technology program developed for Westchester sophomore and junior high school girls in an effort to increase female involvement in STEM fields. Members of SWAG met Saturday mornings for nine weeks, and took part in projects including cybersecurity principles, building and testing water robots and creating interactive devices using software. On Saturday, the 30 SWAG students will present their c…

Content Partner: Pace University

Lifestyle

Temple Shaaray Tefila Showcases Menorah Displays This Hanukah BEDFORD CORNERS, N.Y. -- To celebrate the miracle of Chanukah, a variety of creative menorahs are on display at Temple Shaaray Tefila in Bedford Corners. For the eight days of Hanukah, the entrance to our Sanctuary will be aglow with the light of the holiday from a new outdoor Hanukah menorah, designed and donated by Bob Karpel, a congregant of the temple. In addition, the highly creative entries from the Temple Shaaray Tefila religious school’s third annual menorah making contest will be on display in the school lobby. Past entries have included “green” menorahs, ski slope menorahs, and r…

Content Partner: Temple Shaaray Tefila

Schools

Pace Toy Drive To Benefit Open Door Family Medical Center PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace University has partnered with the Open Door Family Medical center this holiday season for a toy drive, which will be held today, Dec. 9 and tomorrow, Dec. 10. Open Door has set a goal of 2,500 toys donated. They kindly ask for brand new, unwrapped toys for children from newborn to 14 years old.Pace asks that donations be brought to Gannet House or Kessel Suite 200 on the Pleasantville campus. Gift ideas include: baby toys, baby dolls, Barbie, Moxie Girls, Monster High, superheroes, TV & movie characters, Dora and Diego, Thomas the Tank Engine, Frozen, Star W…

Content Partner: Pace University

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