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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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Have Your Child Jump Right In With Swimming Lessons This Winter MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- For parents of young children, the dreaded cabin fever can strike kids at any time, flicking on a switch of seemingly boundless energy. One activity they can do any time of year in the right facilities is swim. Once they take to the water you’ll wonder why you didn’t think of it sooner. Granted, most kids love to get in the pool with their friends and play around. However, involving your child in a swim program means a lot more than just having a good time in the water. Here are five great benefits your child will enjoy by becoming part of a swim program: Your child wil…

Content Partner: Saw Mill Club

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Northern Westchester Hospital Caregivers Center Serves Those Who Serve MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Caring for a loved one can be particularly challenging, especially around the holidays. That is why places such as The Ken Hamilton Caregivers Center are so important. The Ken Hamilton Caregivers Center was built to be an 'oasis' where caregivers can go to take care of themselves, find resources and support, and speak with those who understand and can help. After her husband was diagnosed with a terminal case of Mesothelioma, Marian found herself in a crushing isolation until his death two years later. Inspired by her own situation, she founded a caregiving center in her…

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

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Poughkeepsie Doctor Brings Specialized Healthcare To Sub-Saharan Africa VALHALLA, N.Y -- For Dr. Joseph J. Fulton, living a healthy life isn't something reserved exclusively for his patients in the New York metro area. As Chief of Vascular Surgery at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, Dr. Fulton been traveling to the sub-Saharan African country of Malawi to promote the nation's fledgling medical profession. Although Malwai has a population of more than 16 million people, there are less than 25 trained surgeons to service them. It's Dr. Fulton's mission to change that number. “When the Malawi Surgical Initiat…

Content Partner: Westchester Medical Center

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Preventing Diabetes Starts At Every Meal, Says NWH Dietitian MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- An ounce of prevention is truly worth a pound of cure, especially when it comes to preventing long-term illnesses such as diabetes. A diagnosis of pre-diabetes, which can be indicated by higher-than-normal blood sugar, signifies to patients that they are at high risk for developing diabetes. There are several reasons why someone might develop Type 2 diabetes. Risks can be genetic and environmental. Environmental factors such as weight and activity can be modified. Patients diagnosed with pre-diabetes have an opportunity to make lifestyle changes that can reverse their d…

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

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Valley Paramedics 'Come Home' With New Visitation Program RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- As part of an innovative program aimed at reducing unnecessary emergency room visits and hospital stays, Valley paramedics, EMT and care nurses have begun providing home visits to recently discharged patients diagnosed with cardiopulmonary disease. “Patients with cardiopulmonary disease, particularly those with congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, are particularly vulnerable to re-hospitalization, especially during the transitional period after they first arrive home,” said Lafe Bush, a paramedic and Director of Emergency Services at Valley. …

Content Partner: The Valley Hospital

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Temple Shaaray Tefila's Mitzvah Day Brings Cheer To Westchester Families BEDFORD CORNERS, N.Y. -- Temple Shaaray Tefila helped spread the holiday spirit with Westchester families this past weekend in its annual Mitzvah Day. Participants took part in a number of fund raising activities to benefit local charities such as Neighbors Link, A Home, the Cottage School, the Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry, My Sisters Place, and others. Volunteers cooked Thanksgiving dinners, made blankets, made pet toys, created gift bags and designing cards for those in need. To see scenes from the afternoon of activities, watch the short video above.

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Greenburgh's Snow Angels Seeking Volunteers, Coordinator GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- As frightening as it may sound, winter isn't too far around the corner. While that means holiday cheer, festive decorations and warm nights by the fire, it also can bring snow, sleet and ice. That's why almost 25 years ago, Town Supervisor Paul Feiner founded the Snow Angels. The Snow Angel program was created to help shovel the driveways and walkways of senior citizens and disabled residents who can't do the work themselves. Many beneficiaries are frail, living on fixed incomes and unable to leave their homes in the event of a blizzard. Residents often don't need their…

Content Partner: Town of Greenburgh

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Valley Outpatient Care Keep Heart Patients Home For Good RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- It's usually good to be back, except when that 'back' refers to a hospital visit. Unfortunately, almost a quarter of all heart failure patients nationwide who have been admitted to a hospital require readmission within 30 days of discharge. This stark statistic illustrates the ongoing battle to manage this chronic disease. At Valley Hospital's heart failure program, their Outpatient Transitional Care, was developed to tackle this issue. “Our goal is to keep heart failure patients functioning in their homes and community and to prevent readmissions,” says Vera Usinowicz, a…

Content Partner: The Valley Hospital

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Don't Let Your Car Feel The Chill This Winter With Seasonal Maintenance HAWTHORNE, N.J. -- With overnight and early morning temperatures starting to dip below freezing, Hawthorne Chevrolet Service Manager Joe DeCangi usually starts to see cars begin to line up in his service bays. "In ice and snow you tend to see a lot of transmission issues" he says. "People slam into curbs, hit their front ends and their heat isn't hot enough. People often let their tires go all summer and in the winter they're worthless." To keep your car on the road and off the lift, there are several preventive steps that can greatly reduce the odds of a malfunction. Fi…

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Pace Students Provide Wellness Fair For Elderly Religious Community PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace University Professor Karen Maier took 15 Pace University honor students last week to Marian Woods, a licensed adult care facility for the religious community for a day of service and outreach. The students hosted a Wellness Fair in Marian Woods' recreation room and provided experiential exercises such as yoga, meditation, and breathing. At one point, Antonietta Dalia led the group in the exercise of repeating a word or phrase, prayer or chant. Marian Woods resident Sister Rhea Bean remarked, “It must be working. I feel sleepy.” Noticing that only half of student…

Content Partner: Pace University

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