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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 Receives AAA Bond Rating By Moody's And Standard & Poor's GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The town of Greenburgh recently received recognition for its financial prowess in a favorable rating by Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s. The agency gave the town a bond rating of AAA, the highest bond rating possible. The AAA bond rating from Moody’s and the AAA bond rating from Standard & Poor’s is given to very few governments; reports have shown that only 1% of all local governments in the United States have AAA bond rating from both bond rating agencies. "Some communities in the Hudson Valley have seen their bond rating go down recently," says Town …

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Schools

Latino U College Access Joins White House College Initiative WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Latino U College Access recently joined the nearly 150 public and private sector organizations who answered the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics’ 25th anniversary call to action. In Oct. 2014, the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics launched a Year of Action, and with it a national call for Commitments to Action in honor of its 25th anniversary. In the spirit of what President Obama calls a “shared responsibility,” the Initiative challenged the public and private sectors to make meaningful and quantifiable contrib…

Content Partner: Pace University

Lifestyle

Dr. Chad Klauser Joins White Plains Hospital OB/GYN Staff WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains Hospital recently welcomed obstetrician/gynecologist and maternal fetal medicine specialist Dr. Chad Klauser to their maternal program. Dr. Klauser joins the Maternal Fetal Medicine group at White Plains Hospital where he will specialize in complex obstetrics and prenatal diagnostic ultrasound. Dr. Klauser received his MD from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, Ala. and completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology and a fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Miss. He i…

Content Partner: White Plains Hospital

Lifestyle

The Valley Hospital Named Among America’s Best by Healthgrades RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Valley Hospital has been recognized by Healthgrades as one of America’s 100 Best hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery and one of America’s 50 Best hospitals for Vascular Surgery. This is the third consecutive year that Valley’s orthopedic surgery program has been recognized with this distinction. Valley has also received the following noteworthy distinctions for 2016: Five-Star Recipient for Pacemaker Procedures Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award for (3 years in a row) Joint Replacement Excellence Award (3 years in a row) Vascular Surgery Excellence Award The achievemen…

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Events

White Plains Hospital To Offer Teddy Bear 'Checkups' WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Children of all ages are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal or doll to White Plains Hospital’s Annual Ted E. Bear Fair for evaluation and treatment by the Hospital’s doctors and nurses on Saturday, Nov. 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The fair gives children a chance to familiarize themselves with a hospital emergency department, as well as hospital staff and procedures. Organized by White Plains Hospital nurses and the Community Relations Department, the event provides children with a fun activity and valuable information, helping to alleviate any fears th…

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News

Nassau County Pushes To Adopt Greenburgh's Anti- Corruption Laws GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- An anti-corruption panel in Nassau County is recommending that the county adopt an anti pay-to-play ban on contributions, based on a similar law passed by the town Greenburgh 8 years prior, according to an article on Newsday. In 2007, the Greenburgh Town Board adopted a law prohibiting incumbent elected officials from accepting campaign contributions from developers, contractors, lawyers, agents. The article reports that Greenburgh is one of only three government entities in New York State that have enacted such a law. "I am pleased that Nassau is considering adopti…

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Lifestyle

Keep Your Child Eating Healthy With These 10 Tips From The Valley Hospital RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The American Academy of Pediatrics considers the epidemic of childhood obesity one of the most pressing health concerns of the 21st century. One of three children in the United States is overweight or obese. This puts kids at risk for problems that were once diagnosed almost exclusively in adults, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and high cholesterol. I am often asked by parents if there are simple ways to introduce their kids to a lifetime of eating healthfully so they can avoid adding extra weight. Here are some tips that you can use every day…

Content Partner: The Valley Hospital

Schools

Stepinac to Host Medical Symposium for High School Students This November WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Archbishop Stepinac High School will host a Medical Symposium for High School Students—the first-of-its-kind in Westchester—on Saturday, Nov. 14. The all-day session, which will be limited to 30 high school students from throughout the Westchester and New York metro region, will explore professional career opportunities in the expanding fields of medicine and healthcare. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m at Stepinac in White Plains. Topics will include: Careers in Medicine, Medical Ethics, Level of Patient Care, Patient Evaluation and Diagnosis, Public Health, Emerg…

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Lifestyle

Join Phelps Hospital At Free Senior Breakfast Club SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- Vitality at Phelps Hospital is more than a word. It’s an initiative to promote the health and wellness of adult members of the community through programs and services that focus on the physical, psychosocial and intellectual aspects of aging. Vitality provides educational seminars, exercise opportunities and nutritional programs to help seniors live and age well. Vitality is also a resource to help older adults age-in-place safely, independently and comfortably. One of the most popular Vitality programs is The Breakfast Club; a series of free breakfast meetings design…

Content Partner: Phelps Memorial Hospital Center

Lifestyle

Area Doctor Explains The Link Between Sleep Deprivation And Obesity NEW YORK -- There's no denying the benefits of getting a good nights sleep. You feel well rested, more alert, and have energy to take on the day. However, is it possible that not getting enough shut eye can cause weight gain? The claim might not seem ludicrous, according to Dr. Starpoli of The American Obesity Center and Greenwich Village Gastroenterology. "Lack of sleep is among the multitude of unhealthy habits that people develop on the road to obesity" says Dr. Starpoli. "The problem is that people end up developing other behaviors to combat drowsiness, such as grabbing a…

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