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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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Events

Senator Gillibrand To Speak At Greenburgh Veteran's Day Ceremony GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will be the keynote speaker at the annual Veterans Day ceremony at DeSanti Park, across from the Hartsdale train station this Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. Senator Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has advocated strengthening America’s armed services, national security and military readiness. The Senator will speak at the park, which next year will be enhanced and turned into a Veterans Memorial park, honoring the contributions of our local heroes. The Town Board authorized the release of non-taxpayer do…

Content Partner: Town of Greenburgh

Events

Holiday Boutique, Mahjong Comes To Temple Shaaray Tefila This Week BEDFORD CORNERS, N.Y. -- Get a head start on holiday shopping this Thursday, Nov. 12 from 7 p.m. -- 10 p.m. at Temple Shaaray Tefila. The free event will be held in the temple's social hall, and is expected to have over 20 vendors on site. Guest can choose from a variety of jewelry, clothing, housewares, and and kid's wear as well as win raffles and door prizes. Mahjong lessons and games will also be offered to those in attendance. Please RSVP to Jill Seraita at craftijill@aol.com or 914-261-0429. All proceeds for the event will be donated to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cance…

Content Partner: Temple Shaaray Tefila

Lifestyle

Valley Hospital Helps Keep Only The Turkey Stuffed This Holiday Season RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Let’s face it--food and the holidays go hand-in-hand. But take heart, says Joseph R. Juliano, D.T.R., Nutrition and Wellness Manager for the A Recipe for Life Program at The Valley Hospital, you can make it through Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's and beyond without gaining weight. Here are some tips from Valley’s 'A Recipe for Life' program to help you eat right and still have fun over the holidays. Keep active and hydrated. Remember to get 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Before leaving for a party, eat a light snack like raw vegetables or a piece of f…

Content Partner: The Valley Hospital

Lifestyle

NWH and LiveOnNY Increase the Number of New York Organ Donors MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- A month ago today, Northern Westchester Hospital joined forces with LiveOnNY and participated as an enrollment center for the first-ever Organ Donor Enrollment Day on. As a result of those efforts, NWH has been recognized for 'Most Enrollments by Hospital without Transplant Service' byLiveOnNY. There currently are 122,646 people on the national waiting list for organs; 10,199 of them are in New York State. Unfortunately, every 18 hours someone in New York State dies waiting for an organ. Additionally, most major religions actively support organ donation. “Organ donatio…

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

Lifestyle

Area Doctor Examines Potential Connection Between Obesity and Infertility NEW YORK -- Everyone is aware of the side effects of obesity. Weigh gain, terminal illness, reduced mobility and energy; the list goes on. Recent studies are showing that those who suffer obesity may have yet another negative side effect: infertility. Obesity causes an excess of adipose tissue, which is critical in controlling the regulation of sex hormones. Estrogen production and the concentration of sex hormone-binding globulin in the blood are closely correlated with various measures of body fat. What this means is that those who are obese suffer from a lack of procreation-based hormones…

Content Partner: Greenwich Village Gastroenterology

Events

White Plains Hospital To Host Dr.Ted E Bear Fair This Weekend WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains Hospital will host their annual Dr. Ted E Bear Fair this Saturday at 9:00 am where children of all ages and their parents are invited to come tour the facilities, learn about the ins and outs of a hospital, and participate in crafts and activities. The event will be held in the Main Lobby area.

Content Partner: White Plains Hospital

Schools

Impressionist Christine Pedi To Perform At Stepinac High School WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A special fun-filled evening to benefit Stepinac High School’s performing arts programs will be presented on Friday, Nov. 27 at the Crowne Plaza White Plains. It is an event that is shaping up to be one of the area’s most attractive entertainment offerings during the Thanksgiving weekend. The billing, An Evening with Christine Pedi, will be a cabaret performance by the award-winning entertainer, Drama Desk Nominee, Broadway star and Sirius XM Host. Known as the “Lady of a thousand voices,”Pedi’s signature talents are impressions of famous entertainment personalities. Sh…

Content Partner: Archbishop Stepinac High School

Lifestyle

Pace Teaching Fellow Brings African Experiences To Life In His Work NEW YORK -- Obiora Anekwe, currently a New York City Teaching Fellow and MST candidate at Pace University School of Education, has a gift for expression. Born in the United States, but raised in Lagos, Nigeria, he moved back to the United States when he was in elementary school. After completing a Master’s in Bioethics at Columbia University, he applied for the NYC Teaching Fellows Program and is currently seeking an MST in Adolescent Special Education. In Nigeria, themes like religion and ethnicity are intertwined with daily life, and the many different cultures and languages of the regio…

Content Partner: Pace University

Lifestyle

Keep Joints Moving With Valley Hospital's Pain Management Center RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- If you are one of the 100 million Americans who experience chronic pain every day, or if you suffer from acute pain caused by an injury or illness, a pain free life might be closer than you think, thanks to the physicians at the Valley Pain Management Center. The Valley Pain Management Center’s physicians provide a multidisciplinary approach for treating pain that results from conditions such as arthritis, back, neck, or knee problems, shingles, and a myriad of other illnesses. They provide inpatient care at The Valley Hospital. Outpatient services and procedures take pla…

Content Partner: The Valley Hospital

Lifestyle

Eagle Scout Project Brings Relaxation To Temple Shaaray Tefila BEDFORD CORNERS, N.Y. -- Eagle Scout Hudson Miller's contribution to Temple Shaaray Tefila has certainly been making waves. As part of his final Eagle Scout project, Miller designed, fundraised and constructed a water wall in the playground of the temple's Early Childhood Center playground. "My original plan was to gather a group of parent volunteers to help build the wall" says Debra Frankel, Temple Sharaay Tefila's Early Childhood director. "Hudson, who was working toward his Eagle Scout project, saw one of my images, and asked if he could do it." Miller met with brie…

Content Partner: Temple Shaaray Tefila

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