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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

Sports

Pace University Baseball Players Making Their Mark In The Pros PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The Pace University baseball team was well-represented across the professional level this summer as three former Setters are competing for minor league teams. Mackenzie King '11 is playing for the Lincoln (Neb.) Saltdogs, David Pepe '14 is competing for the Bluefield (W.Va.) Blue Jays, and Jonathan Chudy '15 is suiting up with the Fargo-Moorhead (N.D) Red Hawks. The Bluefield Blue Jays are a rookie affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays and play in the Appalachian League. The team is currently tied for second place in the East Division with a 1-1 record. In three gam…

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News

Pace Law School Plans Open House PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace University's School of Law will host an open house on July 31 at the White Plains campus. Prospective students will be able to learn about the admission process, tour the campus, sit in on a first-year class, meet with current students and faculty as well as attend on-campus events. Students are also encouraged to explore the surrounding area; the campus is just blocks from downtown White Plains' shops, bars and restaurants. To RSVP, click here.

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Lifestyle

Stay Safe On The Waters Of Long Island Sound This Independence Day FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- With air and water temperatures steadily rising, there is no better place for Fairfield County residents to enjoy their 4th of July celebrations than on the water. But with power boats, jet skis, sailboats, kayaks, paddle boards and more, spending a day out on Long Island Sound can seem more like a drive on I-95 than a relaxing escape on a holiday weekend. To ensure the safety of all on board, captains should brush up on proper seamanship before hitting the high seas. You should be familiar with vessel right of way, recommended operating speed, correct use aids to…

by John Haffey

07/02/2015

Lifestyle

Ways To Stay Safe On The Water This Independence Day Weekend WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- With air and water temperatures steadily rising, there is no better place for Westchester residents to enjoy their Fourth of July celebrations than on the water. Filled with power boats, jet skis, sailboats, kayaks, paddle boards and more, the Long Island Sound can seem more like a drive on Interstate 95 than a relaxing escape on holiday weekends. To ensure the safety of all on board, captains should brush up on proper seamanship prior to hitting the high seas. They should be familiar with vessel right of way rules, recommended operating speeds, proper use of…

by John Haffey

07/02/2015

Schools

Port Chester High School Salutes Class of 2015 PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- This past Thursday, the senior class, along with their families, teachers, principals and many Port Chester dignitaries, gathered to celebrate an important milestone -- graduation from Port Chester High School. This year, 278 diplomas were awarded to the Class of 2015, including a posthumous honorary diploma for Joseph Touri. The seniors, wearing the traditional white and blue caps and gowns, marched onto the field in Ryan Stadium to the music of “Pomp and Circumstance” played by the Port Chester High School Band. They were welcomed to the 131st Commencement by Senior…

by John Haffey

07/01/2015

Police & Fire

Pleasantville Traffic Snarled On Sunnyside Avenue PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pleasantville Police have reported that an oversized vehicle needs to be extracted from the underpass on Sunnyside Avenue. This portion of the road will remain closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic until such time as the truck is extracted and MetroNorth's engineers complete an inspection of the underpass. Consider alternate routes when in the area.

by John Haffey

07/01/2015

Lifestyle

Norther Westchester Hospital Offers Minimally Invasive Back Surgery MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- For those suffering from chronic back pain, Dr. Ezriel Kornel, the director at Large for the Orthopedic and Spine Institute at Northern Westchester Hospital, offers a new approach to treatment: minimally invasive cervical spine surgery. Like most minimally invasive procedures, this back operation involves a small incision being made in the lower back, allowing doctors to remove pieces of fragmented bone and rearrange out of place disks with the help of a high powered microscope. The magic of the minimally invasive procedure is in its quickness; most surgeries are pe…

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

Lifestyle

Stay Safe On The Water This Independence Day, Putnam PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- With air and water temperatures steadily rising, there is no better place for Putnam residents to enjoy their Fourth of July celebrations than on the water. Filled with power boats, jet skis, sailboats, kayaks, paddle boards and more, the Long Island Sound can seem more like a drive on Interstate 95 than a relaxing escape on holiday weekends. To ensure the safety of all on board, captains should brush up on proper seamanship prior to hitting the high seas. They should be familiar with vessel right of way rules, recommended operating speeds, proper use of navigati…

by John Haffey

07/01/2015

Lifestyle

Ken Hays: 20 Years Later And Still Gathering The Vibes In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- "I'd say you're outta your mind!" Ken Hays exclaimed with a grin when asked what he would have thought in the summer of 1996, if he was told the Gathering of the Vibes would be celebrating 20 years this July in Bridgeport. From his office on Fairfield Avenue in Black Rock, Hays and his team is working tirelessly to prepare for one of the Northeast's largest music festivals. "It's true, I started with no business plan whatsoever," said Hays, a Weston resident. But now, with over 20,000 daily attendees, the festival is no walk in the park to manage. A lifelong Grea…

by John Haffey

07/01/2015

Real Estate

Video Series Offers Virtual Tour Of Yonkers Office Space YONKERS, N.Y. -- Move over Netflix, Yonkers is on-demand. The city of Yonkers recently launched a new series of online videos showcasing the commercial office space that the city has to offer. Called "Space Invaders," the videos showcase the variety of affordably priced office space in Yonkers. With a click of a button, viewers can take a virtual tour of some of the buildings and loft spaces available along the Yonkers waterfront and throughout downtown and former industrial areas. The videos, which are part of the Generation Yonkers marketing campaign, highlight four unique office prop…

by John Haffey

07/01/2015

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