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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.

John Haffey's Contributions

Politics

Rep. Maloney Backs Bill Promoting Child Safety On Airplanes WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- U.S. Reps. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-18) and Richard Hanna (R-22) unveiled their bipartisan legislation to upgrade emergency medical supplies for children on airplanes. As a father, I believe that every family deserves to have the peace of mind that comes with knowing their airplane is properly equipped for an emergency,” said Maloney. “It is unacceptable that our children’s safety is not accounted for on airplanes today, and our proposal will remedy this situation by requiring the FAA to enforce emergency medical requirements for our kids.” Currently, airplane…

by John Haffey

07/30/2015

News

Rep. Maloney Backs Bill Promoting Child Safety Kits On Airplanes PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- U.S. Reps. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-18) and Richard Hanna (R-22) unveiled their bipartisan legislation to upgrade emergency medical supplies for children on airplanes. As a father, I believe that every family deserves to have the peace of mind that comes with knowing their airplane is properly equipped for an emergency,” said Maloney. “It is unacceptable that our children’s safety is not accounted for on airplanes today, and our proposal will remedy this situation by requiring the FAA to enforce emergency medical requirements for our kids.” Currently, airplanes are…

by John Haffey

07/30/2015

News

Astorino, Playland To Celebrate International Friendship Day RYE, N.Y. -- County Executive Rob Astorino and Playland Park in Rye have joined to help Westchester resident celebrate International Friendship Day on Sunday. “Nothing says ‘summer’ like a ride on the Dragon Coaster with great friends,” sats Astorino. “With discounted admission prices and special activities planned for International Friendship Day, you’re guaranteed a fantastic time.” For International Friendship Day, the county’s Parks Department is offering a $15 rides admission special for the entire day. To add to the fun, representatives from News 12 Westchester, the Westchester Kn…

by John Haffey

07/30/2015

Schools

Mercy College Promotes 'My Brother's Keeper' Scholarship Fund DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- Committed to helping the next generation succeed, Mercy College has begun asking community members to contribute to the College’s 'My Brother’s Keeper Scholarship' to benefit African-American or Hispanic males enrolled in Mercy’s School of Business. Phillip Keefe, director of Planned Giving said, “As a college we are committed to helping students improve their life outcomes. We want to ensure that they are reaching their full potential. Our motto is ‘come as you are’ - regardless of wealth or anything else.” In 2013, Mercy College collaborated with Joe Schlater…

by John Haffey

07/30/2015

Schools

Children Learn West African Drumming, Dancing at Ossining Camp OSSINING, N.Y. -- Seventeen students arrived at Claremont School in Ossining on a Monday in July and five days later were drumming and dancing to the traditional rhythms of Guinea in West Africa, as if they had been doing it for six months, said Matt Young, a fourth-grade teacher in Ossining. “Before Monday, most of them had never picked up a stick before, except to roast a marshmallow. Most of them had never danced before, except the Macarena,” Young told their relatives and friends before the children performed on the last day of the week long camp. Young worked with the father-daught…

by John Haffey

07/30/2015

Sports

Four Pace Baseball Players Selected As Summer League All-Stars PLEASANTVILLE, NY – Four Pace University baseball players were selected to the all-star team in their summer league as they prepare for the 2016 season. Senior pitchers Josh Garran, Dylan Mouzakes, and infielder Brett Bittiger along with junior outfielder John Kukura were honored with all-star team selections. Garran, playing for the North Adams (Mass.) Steeple Cats, was named to the New England Collegiate Baseball League All-Star Team but the game was cancelled due to weather last week. He earned all-star honors after going 5-0 with a 2.23 ERA, while striking out 41 batters in 44 1/3 i…

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Lifestyle

NWH Dietician Sheds Light On Sustainable Food Choices MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- With the myriad of food options available today, it can become increasingly difficult for consumers to know exactly what is the healthiest options to include on their next shopping list. "In our efforts to be healthy and mindful when choosing the foods we eat, we often come across many environmental food terms including local, grass-fed, organic, etc. But what do all these labels mean?" Northern Westchester Hospital registered dietician Amy Rosenfeld sheds some light on the question. Sustainable foods is an overarching category used to describe food grown in an envi…

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

Events

Northern Westchester Hospital Shows Kids How To Eat Right In Armonk ARMONK, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester Hospital's registered dietitian, Elisa Bremner, will be upstairs at DeCiccos Family Market in Armonk on Wednesday from 2-3 and 5-6 p.m. The goal is to show children how much fun it is to eat and drink the rainbow. Bremner will blend a simple fruit and vegetable smoothie for all to try, demonstrate the variety of produce available at the market and answer questions about colorful fruits and vegetables.

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Events

18th Annual Pace Athletics Golf Classic Set For Late Summer Tee Time PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The Pace University athletics department invites golfers of all skill levels to participate in the 18th annual Pace Athletics Golf Classic on Monday, Sept. 14. For the fourth year in a row, the event will be held at Willow Ridge Country Club in Harrison. Willow Ridge provides a fun and challenging round with a magnificent club house that overlooks Westchester County. This event is an opportunity for alumni and friends to enhance, support and encourage the academic and athletic growth of our student-athletes. Proceeds from the event will be used to improve the stude…

Content Partner: Pace University

Lifestyle

Northern Westchester Hospital Offers Tips To Keep Elbows Swinging MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- When elbow pain limits your activities, know that there are plenty of solutions available to resolve the pain explains Dr. Michael Gott, Medical Director of Northern Westchester Hospital's Orthopedic and Spine Institute in Yorktown. Golfers, tennis players, and even gardeners can suffer from elbow pain says Gott. However, relief can come by following a few simple steps. Patients should heed the acronym RICE, meaning rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Resting your arm and applying ice for 15 to 20 minutes, three times a day will help reduce inflammation and ease …

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