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John Haffey

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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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News

Greenburgh Town Board To Vote On New Sidewalks In Edgemont GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- For pedestrians in Edgemont, new sidewalks may be just around the corner. On Wednesday evening, the Greenburgh Town Board will take the next steps needed preparing for new sidewalks in Edgemont. "Over the years many parents of young children who live in Old Edgemont, Cotswold and Southern Greenville have requested that the town construct sidewalks on Seely Place so students can walk to school safely," Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said. "Parents who reside in the Southern Greenville neighborhood have asked the town to build a sidewalk on Fort Hill Road from …

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Events

White Plains Hospital To Host Pancreatic Cancer Symposium White Plains, NY (October 23, 2015) – White Plains Hospital is partnering with the Lustgarten Foundation to host its Third Annual Pancreatic Cancer Symposium. The event will be held on Friday, November 13th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Gilda's Club Westchester, located at 80 Maple Avenue in White Plains. The symposium is free and open to the public, and lunch will be provided. The Pancreatic Cancer Symposium seeks to educate individuals about the risk factors, early detection options, and treatment updates for pancreatic cancer. Additionally, speakers will highlight supportive care servi…

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Lifestyle

Neighbors Link, NWH Partner To Provide Health Screening For Families MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- With flu season right around the corner, dozens of Westchester families took advantage of Northern Westchester Hospital's annual Neighbors Link Family Health Day this past Sunday, Oct. 18 to prepare themselves. NWH nurses provided flu shots, a mini Teddy Bear Clinic, as well as diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings to immigrant families during the free clinic. Neighbors Link is a service that aims to help immigrants assimilate into Westchester communities safely and successfully. Family Health Day is one of many events sponsored by Neighbors Link each mont…

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Schools

Pace To Host Cyber Threat Intelligence Symposium NEW YORK -- Pace University's Manhattan campus will be hosting a panel discussion on the growing threat of cyber threats and espinage, on Oct. 30 from 12:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Entitled 'Threat Intelligence Symposium: Using Human Intel & Cyber Intel to Protect Our Critical Infrastructure' the discussion will center on developing your own cyber intelligence gathering program, identifying your adversaries and insider threats. Moderated by Pace's Assistant Professor & Director of Cybersecurity, Dr. Darren Hayes, the symposium speakers will include: Joel Krauss, Director of Strategic In…

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Events

New Rochelle Unveils My Brother’s Keeper Action Plan NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- In the first partnership of its kind in Westchester County, the City of New Rochelle and the City School District of New Rochelle plan to unveil a community wide plan in response to President Obama’s 'My Brother’s Keeper' initiative on Monday, Oct. 26, at 4:00 p.m. at New Rochelle High School. The unveiling will be held in the Whitney M. Young Auditorium. All are welcome to attend. In February 2014, President Barack Obama announced 'My Brother’s Keeper,' urging communities across the country to band together to better support boys and young men of color. In April 2015 t…

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Events

Help Spread Halloween Scaries To Northern Westchester Hospital Patients MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester Hospital is looking families to help patients get in the Halloween spirit later this month. Volunteers will be able create and decorate get-well cards as well as make Halloween goody bags filled with games, toys and snacks for patients and their families. The event will take place in the hospital's North Building, Conference Rooms A & B on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. To register or learn more please call Whitney Wasserman at 914-242-8382 or wwasserman@nwhc.net

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Lifestyle

Keep Your Wheels Moving This Fall With Simple Car Maintenance Tips HAWTHORNE, N.J. -- With the heat of summer over, there's no better way to enjoy the fall foliage than a scenic drive to see the changing leaves. However, nothing can cause a road trip to go south faster than an unexpected breakdown. According to the service technicians at Hawthorne Chevrolet, an ounce of prevention is truly worth a pound of cure when it comes to your car this fall. First and foremost, the car's cooling system should be examined as weather begins to chill. A 50/50 mix of antifreeze and water should be added to ensure the engine stays cool while operating but does not freeze w…

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Schools

Ossining 5th Graders Go Off To College With A Day At Pace PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace University School of Education hosted approximately 300 students for the Ossining School District’s Roosevelt Elementary School 5th Grade Collegiate Experience this week. Students from the Ossining District toured the campus with Pace University students in order to experience college life. Dr. Corey Reynolds, the principal of Roosevelt School, tells his students that through education, the will become either college or work ready. For a number of years Pace's School of Education has partnered with Reynolds in this endeavor. The School of Education provides studen…

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Events

Students Hit The Road At Resurrection School's Annual Track Meet RYE, N.Y. -- Westchester runners had a chance to hit the trails earlier this month, as Resurrection School hosted over 150 cross country runners at the school’s third annual track meet in Rye Town Park. The runners represented nine area grammar schools, including Iona Grammar, Windward, Eagle Hill and Carmel Academy. Resurrection fielded a strong team of 35 junior varsity and varsity cross country runners for the cross country season.

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Police & Fire

New Rochelle Firemen Honored At Annual Awards Ceremony NEW ROCHELLE -- The New Rochelle Fire Department hosted their annual Promotion and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 21in the Council Chambers in City Hall. Mayor Noam Bramson and FD Chaplin Father Martin Biglin joined Chief Louis DiMelgio as they honored 50 Firefighters with the Life Saving and Unit Citation Awards. In addition, Mayor Noam Bramson sworn in Firefighter Steven Fridovich. These awards are recognitions of their amazing acts of courage and bravery throughout the year. Recipients of the Unit Citation Awards included the three firefighters who delivered a healthy baby girl on …

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