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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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Phelps Memorial Hospital Center Named 'Top Performer' SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- Phelps Memorial Hospital Center was recently recognized as a 2014 'Top Performer on Key Quality Measures' by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in the United States. The Joint Commission included Phelps in its 2015 annual report America’s Hospitals: Improving Quality and Safety. Phelps was given the award based on the hospital’s success in attaining and sustaining excellence in heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, hospital-based psychiatric care and immunizations. “For the staff at Phelps, quality and patient saf…

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Daily Voice Leaders: Mohegan Sun UNCASVILLE, Conn. –With more than 360,000 square feet of gaming space, a 10,00 seat arena, nearly 1,400 rooms and dozens of upscale restaurants, Mohegan Sun truly is adult playground. Despite being one of the largest casinos in the United States, Mohegan Sun is closely controlled by members of the Mohegan tribe, which numbers little more than its hotel on a fully booked evening. “We are a government first, and therefore are both citizens of the Mohegan tribe and the state of Connecticut and the United States,” said Mohegan Tribe Chief Marilyn Malerba. “We have always operated as a governmen…

11/23/2015

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Temple Shaaray Tefila Brings Smiles, Full Stomachs To Westchester Residents BEDFORD CORNERS, N.Y. -- The smell of good food cooking will fill the air as congregants of Temple Shaaray Tefila came together on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, to prepare and deliver almost 800 Thanksgiving meals for Neighbors Link and other community organizations. For many years, this has been the Temple’s Thanksgiving gift to the local community. Cooking and delivering will take place starting at 9 a.m. All are welcome. "Making food for those in need is a meaningful way for us to experience a very inspiring sense of Thanksgiving" says Rabbi David Greenberg. "As is the case …

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New Rochelle PD Welcome Furriest Member Of Force NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- There's a new sheriff in town, and he has four legs. New Rochelle Police Commissioner Patrick Carroll and members of the New Rochelle Police Foundation were presented with a $5,000 donation from Ramiro Lopez of Ramiro’s Tree Service this week. The donation will be used for the next dog in the NRPD’s K9 Unit. The new dog will be named Diesel in honor of the French police dog killed in Wednesday’s police raid. Additionally, the New Rochelle Police Foundation will donate $2,000 to the French police for their canine unit. French police will be presented to representatives…

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Pace Students Flex Financial Muscle At College Fed Challenge PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Who said drafting monetary policy has to be complicated? For seven Pace students, it was all in a day's work as they brought home first place at the New York regional competition for the College Fed Reserve Challenge last week. 2015 marks the fourth year in a row that a Pace team has won the competition. This year's team contains a mix of old and new members, with two returning students from last year's team and three competition rookies. The winning team members are all Economics/Business Economics students in Pace's Dyson College of Arts and Sciences. The winning t…

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Leadership Conference At Pace Draws Leaders of Tomorrow PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- More than 100 guests turned out for Pace's first ever Fall Leadership Conference last Saturday to discuss way to promote leadership development on campus and in the surrounding Westchester community. The event's keynote speaker was Joshua Fredenburg, a nationally recognized speaker, author, and leadership consultant who provides expert advice on leadership, diversity, and healthy relationships. His speech centered on the conference's themes of passion, diversity and change. After his address, students broke off into a series of 10 workshops aimed at developing leader…

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Valley Hospital Helps Keep Your Child From Feeling The (Heart) Burn RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- We often think of heartburn as an old man's problem. However, if your child tends to have frequent stomach troubles, it could be a sign of pediatric gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD. GERD occurs when stomach contents travel back up into the esophagus during or after a meal. Reflux is common in babies: more than half of all infants experience the problem. Older kids, especially those who are overweight or eat lots of greasy, fatty or spicy foods, also suffer from the acidic burn. Signs of GERD can include spitting up, vomiting, coughing, irritability, p…

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Miss New York To Greet Participants At Pace Dance-a-Thon This Saturday PLEASANTVILLE – Pace University students are gearing up to dance the night away tomorrow in the company of Miss New York. Pace for Kids Dance Marathon, or P4K is a philanthropic event held annually on Pace’s Westchester campus. This year’s P4K will take place tomorrow, Nov. 21, from 3 p.m. through Sunday at 3 a.m. in Kessel Student Center at Pace. This event is a student dance-a-thon that raises money for the Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Center, Pace University's local Children's Miracle Network Hospital. Miss New York, Thatiana Diaz, from the Miss USA pageant wi…

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Ardsley Football Players Host Charity Dinner To Support Local Family ARDSLEY, N.Y. -- Ardsley's varsity football team came together this past Sunday to host a spaghetti dinner to raise funds to help Shivonie Hoobraj. The family made headlines in August when Shivonie was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and faced considerable financial burdens. An article by The Dodo explains how Shivonie and her sons were on the verge of losing their home and beloved family dog. However, thanks to an outpouring of public support and the creation of a GoFundMe page by her son Ram , the family was able to raise over $25,000 dollars and find a new residence. Shivonie is a sing…

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One For You, One For Me: Let Your Turkey Have A Drink This Thanksgiving WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- In recent years, brining turkeys has become a fairly commonplace method to give the traditional Thanksgiving dish a better chance at staying nice and juicy while also infusing a lot more flavor. Thanks to the soft fruit notes of red wine along with a bit of five spice powder, fresh herbs and juniper, you’ll have a bath that will give your turkey a beautiful, slightly wine-hued bronzed coat and an intriguing flavor that will make a lasting impression this Thanksgiving. There’s no better fit for a wine-brined turkey than a pinot noir gravy. The simplicity of the gravy r…

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