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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

Drug Crisis In My Backyard Helps Combat Use Of Deadly Drugs PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- On May 3-4 United Way Westchester and Putnam will launch its Give Local Westchester & Putnam campaign. The 24-hour online giving event asks the community to donate to 117 local, not-for-profit agencies that support the community through the arts, education, elder care, crisis support and more. Nationally, Give Local America raised more than $68 million last year. Here’s the story of one local organization that will be looking for support during Give Local this year. When Susan and Steve Salomone of Putnam County lost their son Justin to a heroin overdose in June 2…

Content Partner: United Way of Westchester and Putnam

News

Lawrence Street Petition Gains Traction In Greenburgh GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- During last Thursday's rush hour, residents and policymakers took to the streets to observe what residents feel is an increasingly dangerous stretch of road on Lawrence Street. New York State Assemblyman Tom Abinanti, State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and Westchester County Board of Regulator's MaryJane Shimsky, as well as Town Supervisor Paul Feiner and other civic and police representatives watched as heavy traffic snarled the northbound ramp of the Saw Mill River Parkway at Lawrence Street. Many residents feel that the NYS Department of Transportation should cons…

Content Partner: Town of Greenburgh

Lifestyle

NWH's New Operating Rooms Showcase Surgical Innovation MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Earlier this month, Northern Westchester Hospital unveiled Phase I of its surgical services modernization project, showcasing six new, state-of-the art operating rooms, a 14-bay Pre- and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and a modernized Central Sterile Processing and Supply Facility. The partnership between surgeons such as Dr. Marshal Peris and NWH allow for the highest level of surgical sophistication to develop here at the hospital. Dr. Peris is the Co-Chief of Spine Surgery and Medical Staff President at Northern Westchester Hospital, Director of Spine Surgery, Moun…

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

Schools

Nypd Veteran, Yonkers Native, Excels In The Classroom And At The Lanes VALHALLA, N.Y. -- At 33, Richard Farrow is a 10-year veteran of the Parking Enforcement Division of the New York Police Department. He spends his days maintaining traffic flow, securing motorist and pedestrian safety and issuing summonses to vehicles in violation. However, he wanted to help more. A Yonkers resident and second-year student at Westchester Community College, Farrow is pursuing his associate degree in criminal justice. After graduation, he's considering moving on to John Jay College with an ultimate goal of being a police officer. “As a young man, I always saw myself helping p…

Content Partner: Westchester Community College

Schools

Pace Alumna, Game Designer Named To Forbes' '30 Under 30' List NEW YORK -- For recent Pace graduate Nina Freeman, it's been one surprise after another. A graduate of the school's Dyson College of Arts and Sciences in 2012, she has found success as an in-demand video game designer, impressively being named one of Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 In Games for her innovative work in game design. Inspired by an English course at Pace, Freeman realized that the things she loved most about theatre, the rich characters and storylines, were really about the writing. “I started writing poetry and thought, ‘this is what I’m here to do,’” she said. In addition to wri…

Content Partner: Pace University

Schools

Marionettes Show Tickles Students at Lee F. Jackson School GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The Tanglewood Marionettes of Massachusetts visited the Lee F. Jackson School in Greenburgh last week, and had youngsters laughing and gasping as the puppeteers told the story of Cinderella using large hand-crafted marionettes and a colorful changing set. Students also watched an introduction to how marionettes and hand puppets work to tell a story. The puppetry group travels around the country performing at schools, fairs, festivals, libraries and theaters, and is the recipient of two UNIMA awards, puppetry’s highest honor, for its productions of An Arabian Adventure an…

Content Partner: Greenburgh Central School District

Schools

Students Spread Their 'Wings Across America' With Up Close Wildlife Program GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- This week, students at Woodlands Middle School and High School came face-to-face with Freedom, an impressive American Bald Eagle, as part of a presentation by the U.S. Forest Service's 'Wings Across the Americas' program. Wildlife biologist Jo Santiago and program specialist Michael Rizo brought Freedom to Woodlands and explained to students how the bald eagle was injured in a dog attack and would unable to hunt and survive in the wild. In addition to Freedom, the wildlife specialists also introduced students to Ty, a red-tailed hawk, Doc, a broad-winged hawk, and Zacch…

Content Partner: Greenburgh Central School District

Sports

Saw Mill Club 'Edge' Jr. Tennis Academy Aces Finals at Usta Tournaments WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Saw Mill Club tennis stars rose to the occasion this month, taking home top awards in several USTA tournaments across Westchester County. There was a strong showing of players representing the Edge -- High Performance Junior Tennis Academy -- from Saw Mill Club in Mount Kisco at the recent USTA L2 tournament at TI in White Plains. Seeded third in the Boys 12 age group, Edge player Marko Arboleda of Mount Kisco was victorious in the 32 draw event outlasting top seed Mathew Lieu of Greenwich 4-1, 4-2. It was Marko's fifth match in the tournament and earned him the Winners…

Content Partner: Saw Mill Club

Lifestyle

Find Hidden Treasures At Oakland's Town-Wide Garage Sale OAKLAND, N.J. -- Doing some spring cleaning? Donate your unused good for a good cause in the Oakland Town-Wide Garage sale next month. Sponsored by the Oakland Newcomers & Neighbors Club, this event helps residents clean their clutter and give back to the community. The garage sale will be held on Saturday, May 7, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. -- rain or shine. To register your house, send your name, address and telephone plus a list of items you are selling with a check for $15, made payable to “Oakland Newcomers & Neighbors Club” to: O.N.N.C. c/o R. Mason 114 Lakeshore DriveOakland, …

Content Partner: Chopper Russo Group - RE/Max Traditions Real Estate

Business

Social Security Loopholes Take a Hit As part of last year’s Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, Congress approved some major changes to Social Security which could impact benefits. Designed to eliminate “loopholes," the new rules will mostly impact married dual-income couples. It is estimated that couples could stand to lose as much as $60,000 in benefits as a result of these changes.1 The “File and Suspend” strategy The biggest change is the elimination of the popular “file and suspend" strategy. Leveraging this strategy, an individual could file for benefits at Full Retirement Age, then immediately suspend payments. Th…

Content Partner: The Peloso-Barnes Group

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