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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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Neighbors

Stepinac High In White Plains Names Alum Kevin Keane Chairman Of Board WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Archbishop Stepinac High School named Kevin J. Keane of White Plains and member of the Class of 1974 as chairman of the school's Board of Trustees on Tuesday. Keane succeeds William F. Plunkett, Jr. who served as the board’s first chair since its creation five years ago. “It is fitting that Kevin Keane, who has long served his alma mater with distinction and played an instrumental role as one of the founding trustees of the Board, will lead the critically important work of this remarkable group of talented and committed individuals." said the Rev. Thomas Collins, …

by John Haffey

07/15/2015

Lifestyle

NWH's DaVinci Robot Surgery Offers Unparalleled Treatment For Patients MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Once again at the forefront of minimally invasive surgery, Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco is helping patients like Bill Pitts receive the medical treatment they need, without the side effects of traditional procedures. After discovering a tumor during the course of a routine colonoscopy, Pitts elected to have it removed by the staff at Northern Westchester Hospital, with their state of the art Da Vinci robotic surgery. The device allows surgeons to operate through a series of small incisions, and offers unparalleled vision into the body and increased ins…

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Lifestyle

'Shark Tank' Star Mark Cuban Anchors Yacht Off Long Island Sound WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Dallas Mavericks owner and celebrity judge on the ABC-TV show "Shark Tank" Mark Cuban has been anchoring his yacht in 50 feet of water off Stamford Harbor for nearly a month. Measuring 288 feet, the Cayman Island-registered Fountainhead boasts four decks, a sonar and radar tower, as well as half-court basketball court onboard. Purchased in 2012, the boat is a sister ship to Oracle CEO Larry Ellison's Musashi, according to a recent Forbes article. Cuban also owns Landmark Theaters and Magnolia Pictures but gained fame as owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. Kn…

by John Haffey

07/13/2015

Events

Black Rock's Relative Souls Joins Lineup At Gathering Of The Vibes BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- With Gathering of the Vibes less than a month away, Black Rock's Relative Souls is getting ready to put on a show an entertain the hometown crowd. The funk rock band from the Park City has developed a local following and is ready to share its sound with the Northeast. "We are incredibly happy, and I don’t think it’s fully sunk in yet. To be able to share the same stage at the same festival of so many legendary performers is a surreal and humbling thing for us." says guitarist Mike McNamara. Both McNamara and bassist Lucas Gould first attended the Vibes in 2007, and…

by John Haffey

07/13/2015

News

Pace Welcomes Educators From Across The Nation For Cybersecurity Seminar PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace University has partnered with the National Science Foundation and National Security Agency to host GenCyber, a cybersecurity workshop aimed at promoting development within the industry, at the Pleasantville campus. The free seminar has drawn educators from as far away as Florida and Colordao, and hope to shed light on career opportunities for students and teachers alike in the growing cyber security field. Classes in digital forensics, cloud computing, and cryptography have been offered to the nearly 30 teaches and administrators on hand. The NSF and NSA have…

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Events

White Plains Hospital Hosts Ahmad Rashad Golf Classic WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Ahmad Rashad Golf Classic was held June 29 at the Quaker Ridge Golf Club in Scarsdale, NY and featured celebrity guests. Marcus Allen, NFL Hall of Fame; Tony Dovolani from “Dancing with the Stars”; Jay Harris, ESPN Sportscaster; David Justice, former outfielder for the NY Yankees; Jason Kidd, former point guard with the NJ Nets and currently the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks; George Lopez, comedian, actor and talk show host; Darryl Strawberry, former right fielder with the NY Mets and NY Yankees; Alan Thicke, actor, most notably starring in the TV Show “Growin…

Content Partner: White Plains Hospital

Sports

Freedom Division Shines In All-Star Win At Bridgeport's Harbor Yard BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Freedom Division outlasted the Liberty Division, 5-1, in this year's Atlantic League All-Star game, played Wednesday night at Bridgeport's Ballpark At Harbor Yard. The Liberty Division jumped out to an early lead in the first inning on an RBI single by Bluefish outfielder Wellington Dotel. Runs remained at a premium, however, until the top of the eighth inning, when Sugarland Skeeter catcher Travis Scott delivered a two-run double to give the Liberty Division the lead for good and earning him the game's MVP award. Six Bluefish players were named to the Liber…

by John Haffey

07/09/2015

News

White Plains Hospital Cancer Building Construction Enters Final Phase WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- This past week, the White Plain Hospital Cancer center marked a milestone in the construction of the new building with the final glass panel set in place. When completed later this year, the building on Longview Avenue will connect to the existing Dickstein Cancer Treatment Center next door. In doing so, new White Plain Hospital doubles the size of the its cancer treatment facilities.

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Events

Looking At Gathering Of The Vibes In Bridgeport By The Numbers BRIDGEPORT, Conn -- Since its inception, Bridgeport's Gathering of the Vibes has been a source of spiritual renewal for concert fans throughout the Northeast. Now in its 20th year, Vibes has expanded while growing in numbers and popularity. Take a look at these statistics, as well look at the Vibes by the numbers: 3,500 – Deadheads gathered to commemorate music and a way of life back in 1996 25,000 – VibeTribe gatherings have evolved into the pre-eminent annual music, arts, culture, and camping festival in the Northeast 1,800 – Gathering of the Vibes volunteers and staffers behi…

by Elinora Wilde and Amanda Ocasio

07/08/2015

Sports

Pace Swimming, Diving Teams Excel In Pool, Classroom PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The Pace University Swimming and Diving teams were each recognized by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) for excellence in the classroom during the Spring 2015 semester. The men finished seventh among NCAA Division II programs with a 3.32 GPA while the women finished tenth with a 3.52 GPA. For the men, freshman Brian Sosa was spectacular in his rookie season. He picked up a pair of top-five finishes at the Northeast-10 Conference Championships after grabbing fourth in the 500-freestyle before claiming gold in the 200-backstroke. He also earne…

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