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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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Lifestyle

Greenburgh Teacher's Album Re-Release Brings To Light Incredible Past GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Classics live forever, so they say. For Bobby Lance, a resident of Tarrytown and music teacher at RJ Bailey Middle School in Greenburgh, that seems to be the case. It has been recently reported that two of Lance's records 'First Peace' and 'Rollin Man', which debuted in 1971 and 1972 are being re-released as part of a 'Real Gone Music' record label, the Hudson Independent reports. According to the label's website, the goal of Real Gone is "dedicated to serving both the collector community and the casual music fan with a robust release schedule combining big-name arti…

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Events

Focus On Nature Film Series To Feature Pace Faculty And Students PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Several Pace faculty and students are being featured as guest speakers during the Focus On Nature film series, which has been screening this month at the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. According to the film center, Focus On Nature is "a cinematic celebration of the natural world and the diversity of its threats and wonders." The following films are scheduled to air later this month: How To Change the World, Wednesday, Oct, 21 at 7:30 p.m. Q&A with John Cronin, senior fellow for environmental affairs at Pace Academy for Applied Environmental…

Content Partner: Pace University

Schools

Westchester Community College President Ushers In New Era Of Learning VALHALLA, N.Y. -- It's been a bit of a homecoming for newly minted Westchester Community College president, Dr. Belinda Miles. This past January, the Queens native returned home to New York after being selected help lead one of the largest two-year institutions in the SUNY system, Westchester Community College. She was formally inaugurated as the school's third president earlier this month in a ceremony on October 2. As a first generation college student, Dr. Miles became interested in education in large part due to the positive support and mentoring she received from faculty during her year…

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Lifestyle

The Changing Philosophy of Caring for Breast Cancer At The Valley Hospital RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, except for skin cancers. About 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime and about 40,000 women will die from the disease. These statistics may sound alarming, but with advancements in the early detection of breast cancer and improved treatment for women diagnosed with the disease, survival rates are increasing. According to the American Cancer Society, there are more than 2.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. The philosophy of caring for wo…

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Schools

Pace University Announces Wilson Center Faculty Fellows PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace University's Wilson Center has announced its four faculty fellows for the upcoming school year. Founded in 2005, the center was created to serve the nonprofit and social enterprise community and Pace University. The 2015-2016 Wilson Center Faculty Fellows are: Casey Frid, Assistant Professor of Management, Lubin School of Business Lijun He, Assistant Professor of Public Administration, Dyson College of Arts & Sciences Carol Roye, Associate Dean for Faculty Scholarship and Professor, College of Health Professions Jason Whitesel, Assistant Professor of Women …

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Lifestyle

Valley Hospital Announces New Center for Integrative Medicine RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Treating the whole person, and not just symptoms, is the goal of Valley Medical Group’s new Center for Integrative Medicine, located on East Ridgewood Avenue. in Ridgewood. Dr. Jodie Katz has been chosen to lead the new center, which focuses on combining conventional Western medicine with complementary therapies to promote balance in mind, body and spirit. Patients begin this unique approach to wellness with an initial one-and-a-half hour consultation with Dr. Katz, who specializes in functional integrative medicine and is a board-certified family medicine physician. This…

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Events

Strides Breast Cancer Relay Team To Host Bake Sale At City Hall NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- For those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth, they now can indulge for a good cause, thanks to Sandi Murray, Patti Romeo and the rest of the Strides breast cancer relay team. They will host their 7th annual bake sale on Thursday, Oct. 15 at New Rochelle City Hall from 9 a.m. until noon (or the sweets run out.) "We've been doing the walk for quite some time in conjunction with the city" says Romeo. "Several years ago we decided to raise more funds for the walk and the support has been incredible." Visitors can choose from an assortment of cupcakes…

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Events

Turning 800: Pace Law School To Host Celebration Of Magna Carta NEW YORK -- One of the oldest legal documents is being celebrated right here in New York, thanks to the Law Library of Congress and the American Bar Association's exhibit entitled 'Magna Carta: Enduring Legacy 1215-2015' . Hosted by Pace Law School and New York State Judicial Institute, the exhibit aims to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the iconic charter. Signed by King John in 1215, the Magna Carta outlined the power structure for all future English monarchs in an effort to protect the common man from an abuse in power. The charter is considered by many historians to be one of the mos…

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Neighbors

White Plains Hospital Recognizes PA's During Physician Assistants' Week WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Last week the healthcare community nationwide recognized the work of the more than 100,000 PA's through National Physician Assistants’ week. White Plains Hospital celebrated the week by honoring the work of PA's Donna Silverstein and Denise Chen. A basketball and soccer player in high school, Silverstein planned to be an athletic trainer when she entered Manhattanville College to study education as an undergraduate. “I didn’t know I wanted to be a physician assistant,’’ said Silverstein, who grew up in Rye and lives in Old Greenwich. “But the more I learned about it, th…

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Events

Pace Set To Celebrate New Dorm, Campus Renovations PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- With the new academic year underway, Pace University plans to celebrate its growth on campus with the dedication of its new Alumni Hall dormitory. At 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, President Stephen Friedman will be hosting a short sparkling cider toast to celebrate the opening of Alumni Hall and forward momentum of the Pleasantville campus. A limited number of campus tours will be provided afterwords. Later on Saturday, Pace faculty, staff and alumni will host tables for an evening of celebration among the whole Pace community. President Friedman will address the a…

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