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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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Events

Pace Golf Classic To Be At Harrison's Willow Ridge Country Club PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- For the fourth year in a row, the 18th annual Pace University Golf Classic will be at Willow Ridge Country Club in Harrison. This year;s event is scheduled for Sept. 14. The event is an opportunity for alumni and friends to support and encourage the academic and athletic growth of Pace student-athletes. Proceeds from the event will be used to improve the student-athlete experience, initiate facility improvements, and help future of Pace student athletes. The event will begin with registration at 10 a.m. followed by a buffet brunch and an opportunity to use the dr…

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Schools

191 Pace Student-Athletes Named To Northeast-10 Honor Roll PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The Northeast-10 Conference recently released its Spring 2015 Commissioner's Honor Roll, recognizing student-athletes who earned at least a 3.0 grade point average. Pace placed 191 student-athletes on the list, which accounts for about 60 percent of the student-athlete population. The 191 honorees is an increase of eight members from last semester's list. Additionally, there was an increase of five perfect 4.0 grade point averages this semester, bringing the total to 12 this spring. The Setters again had 85 student-athletes in the 3.5-3.99 grade point range, bu…

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Events

Saw Mill Club Invites Teens To Yoga Camp MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- The Saw Mill Club has opened registration for it Noble Teen Yoga Camp in Mount Kisco. The program is specially for teenage girls, and includes twice daily yoga classes that work on breathing, meditation, and relaxation techniques. Campers also will take part in daily workshops dealing with self empowerment, positive thinking, and creative visualization. Girls at the camp will learn how to increase strength and flexibility, improver posture and confidence, learn to calm the mind and relieve tension, build positive energy and remain motivated, as well as realize the …

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Lifestyle

New Rochelle House Tour Benefits Montefiore Hospital NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The 15th annual New Rochelle House Tour recently showcased five homes rich with architectural details and design ranging from the 1900s to contemporary style. Using creativity and resourcefulness, the five homes have been transformed to exemplify today’s lifestyle while retaining the architectural integrity of their origin. The diverse styles capture the various period of building in New Rochelle's history. Styles showcased included the turn of the century arts and crafts movement, classic colonials from the 1930’s and 1940’s, and a split level circa 1950. This yea…

by John Haffey

06/26/2015

Schools

Stepinac Welcomes Former Football Player Back To Campus WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Archbishop Stepinac High School welcomed back Rob Ianello, former Crusader and current recruiting coordinator for the University of Buffalo football team on Friday afternoon. Ianello held a prospect camp at the school's football field, in an effort to recruit area players for one of the state's up and coming college football programs. Member of the class of 1983 and the Stepinac Gridiron Club, the Port Chester native is looking to scout local talent to help build the University of Buffalo's football program. In past years, he has signed several Westchester players…

by John Haffey

06/26/2015

Lifestyle

Northern Westchester Hospital Pioneers New Weight Loss Surgery MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Those struggling with weight loss have a new option to take control of their health, thanks to a new procedure spearheaded by Dr. Mitchell Roslin, Director of Bariatric Surgery at NWH in Mount Kisco. White dieting and exercise ultimately prove to be not enough to lose unhealthy weight, many people turn to surgery for help. Gastric bypass is one of the most common forms of weigh loss surgery, but is not without its own risks. In traditional gastric bypass surgery, patients are susceptible to rapidly changing glucose levels which can trigger a slew of adverse intestin…

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Sports

Pace's Manning Named USA Baseball Manager PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – Pace University head baseball coach Henry Manning has been chosen by USA Baseball to manage in the 18 and under Tournament of Stars presented by Major League Baseball. The event, which began on Tuesday in Cary, N.C. consists of 108 athletes scattered amongst six teams. This will be Manning's second year coaching with USA Baseball, as he once again leads the "STARS" team onto the diamond in the Tournament of Stars. "I am honored to be selected once again to be part of the coaching staff that will represent the USA this summer," Manning said. "I am looking forward to w…

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Sports

Pace's Gee, Owens Named USA Football Preseason All-Americans PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Two Pace University football players earned spots on the USA Football Preseason All-American Team this past week. Senior defensive lineman Tyler Owens and senior defensive back Jamir Gee were both named to the Preseason All-American Second Team by USA Football. Owens is an NE-10 All-Conference Second Team Defense selection following an outstanding junior season. The anchor of the Setter defense last season, he finishing third on the team with 64 tackles. Owens was tied for eighth in the NE-10 with 10.5 tackles for loss and finished as the NE-10 leader in blocked kic…

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Schools

Its Back to School On Monday At Stepinac Summer Camp In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The school year at Archbishop Stepinac High School year officially ends on Friday, but not for a group of roughly 100 boys who will delay the start of the summer vacation to participate in a four-week enrichment program at the school. Known at Stepinac’s S.T.E.P. (Sports, Activities, Science, Technology and Education Prep) Program, the ninth annual summer camp is designed to give students who will be entering the seventh-, eighth-, and ninth grades in the fall a strong foundation in a wide range of disciplines and activities and a preview of the high school experience…

by John Haffey

06/24/2015

News

Northern Westchester Hospital Honors Cancer Survivors in Annual Celebration MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester Hospital held its 3rd Annual Cancer Survivors Day at the Saw Mil Club. A celebration of cancer patients' lives, the event on June 7 honored survivors as well as their families and friends. More than 165 people were in attendance, and took part in activities such as chair yoga, Zumba class, reflexology, hand massage and a healthy eating demonstration. Additionally, informational and support groups were held to discuss the challenges of battling the terminal disease. The event is designed to celebrate life, and to educate cancer survivors about th…

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