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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

Library Green Park To Be Christened Ruby Dee Park This Weekend NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – A beloved park is getting a new name this weekend, when County and City officials will rename the Library Green Park in honor of the late actor and activist Ruby Dee. All are invited to attend the ceremony, which will take place on Saturday, October 10 at 3PM. After Miss Dee’s passing in June 2014, the New Rochelle community sought a way to honor her memory and acknowledge her five decades of service. The Ruby Dee Commemorative Committee, chaired by Councilman Jared Rice, was convened and recommended that the park adjacent to the Library be renamed…

Content Partner: City Of New Rochelle

Lifestyle

Valley Hospital Offer New Approach to Finding and Removing Breast Cancer RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Valley Hospital was recently recognized as the first hospital in northern New Jersey to offer a more accurate and patient-friendly procedure to precisely pinpoint and remove small benign and cancerous breast tumors abnormal breast tissue. The procedure, called radioactive seed localization, consists of a radiologist injecting a low-energy radioactive 'seed' the size of a grain of rice into the breast tissue to mark the exact location of the tumor or abnormal tissue. In the operating room, the surgeon is able to locate the seed and remove both it and the abnormal breas…

Content Partner: The Valley Hospital

Real Estate

New 3D Design Technology Helps Mr. Handyman Make Plans A Reality FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- For Connecticut homeowners looking to spruce up their houses for the fall and winter holidays with a new kitchen, bathroom, mudroom, laundry room, or basement, now is the time to start making those plans. Thanks to their new website, Mr. Handyman of Upper Fairfield County’s design team of Linda DeSilva and Noreen Von Brauchitsch can help make planning renovations easier than ever before. New rendering technology enables the design team to show clients exactly what their renovations will look before construction begins. Through 3D floor plans and elevations, the des…

Content Partner: Mr. Handyman of Upper Fairfield County

Events

Meet Saves Leader Mariano Rivera This November At Annual WPH Gala WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Friends of White Plains Hospital will honor MLB all-star Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara at their annual Gala, set to be held on Nov. 7 at the Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase. Deemed by many to be the 'greatest closer ever to play the game', Mariano Rivera is a five-time World Series Champion, World Series MVP and is all-time leader in MLB saves with 652. He retired in 2013, having played more than 17 seasons with the Yankees. The Riveras will be presented with the Hospital’s inaugural Community Heroes Award at the event, in recognition of their extensive an…

Content Partner: White Plains Hospital

Lifestyle

Area Doctor Explains Exercise And Dieting May Not Be Enough To Shed Weight NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Despite the nonstop barrage of weight loss supplements, dieting regimes, and workout plans on the average American, sometimes more is needed, says Dr. Anthony Starpoli of Greenwich Village Gastronenterology and director of the American Obesity Center. While dieting and exercise may help certain people lose weight, it is not the solution for everyone. "The problem with traditional dieting is commitment," he says. "People have to be committed to wanting to change course. For instance, people think diet sodas qualify as eating healthy, meanwhile they are eating …

Content Partner: Greenwich Village Gastroenterology

Lifestyle

Build A Healthy Mind And Body With Transformations By Sean Michael NORTH HALEDON, N.J. -- "Your problems will be there when you walk out the door. This is your time, make sure you utilize it to the fullest." That's the message trainer Sean Michael Kehoe tells clients he finds struggling to stay motivated or focused on achieving their goal. As a personal trainer for more than 10 years, Kehoe has been helping North Jersey residents restore their confidence, clear their minds, and get in shape through his business, Transformations By Sean Michael. Kehoe has chosen to shed the grunts of a traditional gym for a more personalized in-home training style.…

Content Partner: Transformations By Sean Michael

Schools

White House College Report Card Gives High Marks To Pace University PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- In an ongoing effort to help students and parents decide what college is best for them, the White House has released a new 'College Scorecard' aimed to help university bound students make wallet-friendly decisions. Pace University was among the colleges reviewed by the Department of Education, and received high marks in the area of socio-economic diversity and loan repayment. 36% of students qualified for government pell grants and came from household making less than $40,000 annually. 86% of student were also able to begin paying back their student loans within 3 year…

Content Partner: Pace University

Lifestyle

Hurricane Season Mark Perfect Time For Homes To Check Emergency Planning NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- With Hurricane Joaquin making headlines, now is as good a time as ever to make sure you and your family are well prepared to deal with a similar emergency as we move into the heart of hurricane season. "People need to just be prepared, ready themselves and their family." says Omar Small, Deputy City Manager. "That preparedness helps us out tremendously; if folks have made plans, it lessens the impact on our services and helps our ability to respond.." The City of New Rochelle advises residents to follow FEMA and Red Cross guidelines to make sure the…

Content Partner: City Of New Rochelle

Schools

Westchester Community College Joins Achieving The Dream Network VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Westchester Community College has joined fifteen community colleges across the nation in the Achieving the Dream Reform Network, a program focused on developing methods to increase student success in the classroom and beyond. To become an 'Achieving the Dream' college, applicants must demonstrate an institution-wide commitment to spend at least three years working to implement reforms designed to improve student success and completion rates on their campuses. “Our new affiliation with Achieving the Dream, Inc. will give our institution a wonderful opportunity to build upon…

Content Partner: Westchester Community College

Schools

Pace President Welcomes Kerry Kennedy To Campus For Discussion On Poverty PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace University and President Stephen J. Friedman will welcome Kerry Kennedy, president of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, for a discussion about equal justice and poverty eradication on Oct. 6 in New York City. Kennedy, a human rights activist and writer, has spent her life working with marginalized people across the globe. As the founder of the Speak Truth to Power project, Kennedy's work aims to create a culture free from oppression and persecution. Kerry Kennedy is the daughter of politician Robert Kennedy, and niece of former President John F. Kennedy. She lives …

Content Partner: Pace University

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