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John Haffey

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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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Westchester Legislators Approve Funding to Rehab Yonkers' Sprain Ridge Pool Westchester Legislators Approve Funding to Rehab Yonkers' Sprain Ridge Pool
Westchester Legislators Approve Funding to Rehab Yonkers' Sprain Ridge Pool YONKERS, N.Y. -- The Westchester county Board of Legislators passed a bond act at a special meeting Monday, appropriating $9.3 million for the rehabilitation of Sprain Ridge Pool in Yonkers.   Sprain Ridge Pool was closed by County Executive Rob Astorino in 2011 due to chronic leaks, despite having been a very popular a summer destination for Yonkers and Greenburgh residents. Sprain Ridge Pool, along with the pool at Playland, are the only two county pools suitable for competitive swimming. “I am happy that we are finally taking action to fix the Sprain Ridge Pool.  As we sweat out anot…

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Obituaries
Former Stepinac Football Coach Joe Sullivan Dies At 91 Former Stepinac Football Coach Joe Sullivan Dies At 91
Former Stepinac Football Coach Joe Sullivan Dies At 91 WHITE PLAINS, N.Y -- Joe Sullivan, the legendary football coach of Archbishop Stepinac High School’s Crusaders football team for 23 years, died on Friday at his home in Lake Carmel at the age of 91.  Sullivan’s career at Stepinac began in 1949 — a year after the all boys’ Catholic high school opened — when he joined as assistant coach to Buzz Werder for the fledgling football team. He served in that capacity until 1958 when he assumed responsibilities as head coach. Among the notable Stepinac alumni he coached during his 23-year tenure at the helm of the Crusaders was former NFL lineman…

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Choking Hazard Leads To Recall Of Kraft Singles Choking Hazard Leads To Recall Of Kraft Singles
Choking Hazard Leads To Recall Of Kraft Singles FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- According to the federal Food and Drug Administration, the Kraft Heinz Co. is voluntarily recalling select Kraft Singles individually wrapped cheese slices due to choking hazards.  There is a possibility that a thin strip of the individual packaging film may remain adhered to the slice after the wrapper has been removed, Kraft said. If the film sticks to the slice and is not removed, it becomes a potential choking hazard, Kraft said. The recall applies to 3- and 4-pound sizes of Kraft Singles American and White American pasteurized prepared cheese product with…

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Sports
Norwalk Cal Ripken 11s Rally To Reach Semifinals In New England Tourney Norwalk Cal Ripken 11s Rally To Reach Semifinals In New England Tourney
Norwalk Cal Ripken 11s Rally To Reach Semifinals In New England Tourney NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Cal Ripken 11s advanced to the New England Regional semifinals on Sunday with a dramatic, 5-2, comeback victory over Swanzey, N.H. The tournament is being played in Dover, N.H.  Down 2-1 against the New Hampshire state champions in the top of the sixth inning, Norwalk (24-2 overall) rallied for four runs before relief pitcher Brendan Edvardsen closed the door in the bottom of the sixth to seal the win for Norwalk. No. 9 hitter Chris Ely led the offense with two hits and three RBIs while Brendan Edvardsen and Mike Berkowitz reached base three times each f…

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Choking Hazard Leads To Kraft Singles Recall Choking Hazard Leads To Kraft Singles Recall
Choking Hazard Leads To Kraft Singles Recall PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Kraft Heinz Company is voluntarily recalling select Kraft Singles individually-wrapped cheese slices due to choking hazards, according to the FDA. The recall is due to the possibility that a thin strip of the individual packaging film may remain adhered to the slice after the wrapper has been removed. If the film sticks to the slice and is not removed, it becomes a potential choking hazard. The recall applies to three- to four-pound sizes of Kraft Singles American and White American pasteurized prepared cheese product with a "Best When Used By Date" of Dec. 29…

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Schools
Pace University Appoints Dinan President Of Honors Program Pace University Appoints Dinan President Of Honors Program
Pace University Appoints Dinan President Of Honors Program PLEASATVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace University recently introduced Susan Dinan as the founding dean of the Pforzheimer Honors College this past week. Beginning Aug. 3, Dinan will spearhead the articulation, development and implementation of a comprehensive vision that positions the Honors College as a first-choice destination for high-achieving high school students, according to a press release. The honors program allows talented undergraduate students of all majors to study under distinguished Pace faculty members, according to a press release. Dinan earned her bachelor's degree from Cornell Un…

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Events
Northern Westchester Hospital Promotes Healthy Eating This Summer Northern Westchester Hospital Promotes Healthy Eating This Summer
Northern Westchester Hospital Promotes Healthy Eating This Summer MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester Hospital has sponsored a series of healthy eating events this summer, showing kids and adults alike how to get the most out of what they put in their bodies.  

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Pace University Names New Director Of Honors Program Pace University Names New Director Of Honors Program
Pace University Names New Director Of Honors Program Pace University announced Thursday the promotion of Mohsen Shiri-Garakani as director of the Pforzheimer Honors College for the Pleasantville campus.  Shiri-Garakani has been serving as a faculty adviser in the Pforzheimer Honors College since spring 2013 and created and designed the Undergraduate Research Program for honors students in Pleasantville. Shiri-Garakani's new role aims to stimulate the intellectual curiosity of high ability students and provide a high-impact educational experience. The program aims to attract, retain, and develop students with great academic potential throu…

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Registration For Bowhunting At Ward Pound Ridge, Other Parks Will Start Registration For Bowhunting At Ward Pound Ridge, Other Parks Will Start
Registration For Bowhunting At Ward Pound Ridge, Other Parks Will Start WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Westchester County Parks announced Wednesday that it will start registration for deer hunting with bow and arrow this coming fall at several county parks. Muscoot Farm and Lasdon Park and Arboretum in Somers, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, Mountain Lakes Park in North Salem and Hilltop Hanover Farm in Yorktown Heights are on the list of places where bow hunters can legally deer hunt in Fall 2015. John E. Hand Bald Mountain Park in Yorktown will continue as a pilot program, with limited hunter access only. Participants will be selected through pr…

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Events
White Plains Hospital To Host Drive For A Cure This Fall White Plains Hospital To Host Drive For A Cure This Fall
White Plains Hospital To Host Drive For A Cure This Fall WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains Hospital is hosting its second annual Drive for a Cure Golf Outing to benefit the Hospital’s Cancer Program on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at the Trump National Golf Club in Briarcliff Manor. The event begins with a brunch at 10:30 a.m. and features 19 holes of golf, tennis sessions with a pro for non-golfers, and ends with a cocktail reception, awards program and dinner reception at 5:30 p.m. All proceeds go to support the WPH Cancer Program.  For tickets and more information, contact Patricia Laine at events@wphospital.org or (914) 681-2264

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