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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

SUNY Purchase's Summer Concert Series Showcases Jazz Great Marcus Roberts PURCHASE, N.Y. -- Purchase College’s School of the Arts announced the lineup for its annual Summer Piano Series on Tuesday, featuring renowned jazz pianist Marcus Roberts. Roberts, who has been called “the genius of the modern piano” by Wynton Marsalis, will perform 'I’ve Got Rhythm,' a concert featuring the work of George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, and others. Earlier in the evening, the accomplished pianist will take part in a pre-concert Q&A. Roberts is known around the world for his creative and virtuosic jazz style. Blind since the age of five, Roberts’ remarka…

by John Haffey

06/17/2015

Lifestyle

Beyond The Treadmill: Saw Mill Club Experts Share Running-Free Cardio Tips MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Cardio is an important part of any exercise program. Participating in 30 to 90 minutes of blood pumping activities three to five times a week is essential to stay healthy, experts agree. Benefits of cardio workouts include weight loss, heart and lung health, increased bone density, better sleep, reduced stress and anxiety, and more energy. While the treadmill is often the “go to” piece of equipment at the gym, there are plenty of fun ways to get that heart rate up without running. Swimming is a a great full body workout and is easier on joints than running. Swim…

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News

Port Chester Health Project Unveils Plan For Community Garden PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- In an ongoing effort to help provide residents access to fresh, nutritious, and affordable food, the Port Chester Community Health Project recently unveiled plans for community garden located at the Weber Drive development of the Port Chester Housing Authority (PCHA). Groundbreaking is expected to take place in Spring 2016, with the building of a 22-bed, resident run community garden. Bob Vyskocil, executive director at PCHA, expressed his excitement with the healthy initiative, describing how “it’s great there is a real effort to provide our Weber Drive and PCH…

by John Haffey

06/15/2015

News

HHS Dance Inducts Inaugural Class into Dance National Honor Society HARRISON, N.Y. -- The Harrison High School Dance program welcomed its inaugural class into the National Honor Society for the Dance Arts. Student induction was awarded on the basis of points earned for participation in dance activities which meet the national society’s general guidelines. Additionally, grade point average in dance-centered classes was factored into eligibility. Students filling the above criteria, as well as demonstrated collaborative teamwork, motivation, participation in the many aspects of dance, and took part in community outreach were inducted into the prestigious s…

by John Haffey

06/15/2015

Schools

Harrison High School Athletes Excel On The Field, In The Classroom HARRISON, N.Y. -- The Harrison Central School District recognized the Harrison High School spring varsity athletic teams on Monday, as all nine teams achieved Scholar-Athlete team status this past year. The award criteria is set by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, in which teams earning a cumulative grade point average of 90 and higher are honored as a “Scholar-Athlete Team.” This is the 24th year of the NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete program. The district recognized the following teams and coaches for their outstanding performance both on the field and in the class…

by John Haffey

06/13/2015

Schools

County Executive Rob Astorino Speaks With Students At Preston School HARRISON, N.Y. -- The Samuel J. Preston Student Council welcomed guest speaker County Executive Rob Astorino to a unique question and answer session with the school’s 3-5 grade students. Astonio was selected by the student body as the elected official in the annual assembly. Each year, the student council at the Harrison school, under the direction of co-advisers Joe Gottschalk and Thomasine Mastrantoni, invites a local political figure to address the students and answer questions pertaining to the area's current state of affairs. Astorino answered questions ranging from important …

by John Haffey

06/12/2015

Schools

Somers Music Students Set To Unleash 'Bandemonium' Next Weekend SOMERS, N.Y. -- Fans of live music in northern Westchester County will have the opportunity to hear students of Somer Central School District perform a medley of favorites at the first ever "Bandamonium," held Friday, June 19 at 7 p.m. on the grounds of Somers High School. Sponsored by S.T.A.R.S, a brand new parent performing arts booster organization, bands from across the school district will play a brief, informal program of lighter and popular concert selections for the audience. This marks the first time that all bands within the school district will be playing together in one concert…

by John Haffey

06/12/2015

Sports

Stepinac High School Introduces Keith Richardson As New Baseball Coach WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Archbishop Stepinac High School has a new varsity baseball coach and it's a familiar name. The Crusaders named Keith Richardson, previously an assistant baseball coach at the all-boys high school. Richardson succeeds Pat Duffy, who announced his retirement after serving for more than 10 years at the helm of Stepinac’s baseball program. Duffy piloted the Crusaders to an impressive record of 205 wins as well as four Division Championships in 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010. Athletic Director Mike O’Donnell said many of Duffy’s former players have gone on to play basebal…

by John Haffey

06/12/2015

Neighbors

White Plains Chemist Edith Flanigen Honored With Award By State Senate WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - With a Senate resolution Wednesday, State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins, the Senate Democratic Leader, honored Edith Flanigen by recognizing the White Plains resident as one of eight recipients of the nation’s highest honor in science, the National Medal of Science and Technology. The now retired 86-year-old commercial chemist previously developed a way to refine petroleum that has streamlined global gasoline production. Her work also has led to advancements in water purification and environmental remediation, with President Barack Obama citing her for her role in helpin…

by John Haffey

06/12/2015

Schools

Con Edison Recognizes Student-Athlete Scholarship Winners HARRISON, N.Y. - Thirty-seven high school athletes in Westchester were honored Wednesday, June 3 at 64th annual dinner for the Con Edison Westchester Scholastic Sports Award Program at the Renaissance Westchester Hotel in Harrison. The event honored all of this year's, "Athlete of the Week" winners, including four who received scholarships. The awards were distributed as follows: Irwin “Red” Klein Memorial Scholarship ($10,000) Charles Tarry - Bronxville High School Irwin “Red” Klein Memorial Scholarship ($5,000) Andrew Livingston - Rye High School Anthony Sabell…

by John Haffey

06/12/2015

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