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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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Schools

Woodlands Middle School Brings The Cheer At Art of Happiness Day GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- For Woodlands Middle School students, it was all smiles at the school's Art of Happiness workshops, a day designed to provide students with relaxation of the mind, body and spirit. The day began with a performance by Open Thought’s Hip Hop Connections, which teaches the history and artistry behind hip hop. Students got a chance to try their hand "scratching" with a DJ, breakdancing and improvising rap lyrics. Students continued on to two workshop tracks, participating in yoga, creative movement and a variety of other exercises. The afternoon also explored "…

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Business

Franklin Lakes Ad Agency Scores A Hat Trick In 'Jersey's Best' Awards FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- The DSM Group, a full-service marketing, advertising and public relations agency located in Bergen County recently announced that three employees have been named to the 2017 list of Jersey's Best Marketing & Communications Professionals Under 40. Jason Diller of Hawthorne, Leon Grassi of Mahwah and Ryerson Kipp of Franklin Lakes, have been recognized for their industry-leading work, creativity and leadership in New Jersey's marketing industry. “As a former Jersey’s Best winner, I understand the diligence and effort that needs to be demonstrated to qualify for t…

by Daily Voice

04/28/2017

Schools

Pace Student's Flair For Fashion Lands Her Opportunity Of A Lifetime NEW YORK -- Staying current with the most recent fashion trends can sometimes seem like a full time job. However, for one Pace student, making her mark in one of the world's most fashion-forward cities isn't even her day job. BriAnna DellaSala, a senior marketing student in the Pforzheimer Honors College at Pace University, always dreamed of working in the fashion industry. “I loved fashion, but I knew I wasn’t good enough at drawing to go the design route,” said DellaSala. “I knew that I was a really good businesswoman. My dad is in finance and I can negotiate with him really well, so I kne…

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Lifestyle

Phelps Surgeon Explains What You 'Kneed' To Know About Sports Injuries SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- Spring often means an end to cabin fever and a return to the outdoors. For many, it also marks a return to regular sports and exercise. During these few short early spring weeks, months of sedentary lifestyles and improper training collide with a burst of activity, usually causing the number of hip and knee injuries to skyrocket. That doesn't have to be the case, however, and according to the experts at Phelps Hospital, a little seasonal prevention goes a long way. "These type of spring injuries fall into two categories – acute and chronic," said Dr. Jason H…

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Lifestyle

Love Your Skin With Cancer Screenings From White Plains Hospital WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- With summer right around the corner, White Plains Hospital is helping Westchester residents combat skin cancer thanks to free screenings for adults and children on Wednesday, May 3 at the hospital’s Center for Cancer Care. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, with an estimated one in five Americans developing the disease yearly. Malignant melanoma, which is the most dangerous form of skin cancer, can be deadly. As with most diseases, early detection is vital to treating skin cancer. At W…

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Schools

Pace People This Week: Spelling, Acting And Serving Those In Need PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Here is a roundup of newsmakers and their news in brief from Pace University: Jungmok Lee, a Pace English Language Institute student from South Korea, recently won the Intercollegiate Spelling Bee (Upper Division). The winning word was "accommodate." He was also the winner of the Pace Spelling Bee Finals. Pace MFA Acting alumna, Eisa Davis, was cast alongside Actors Studio Member Stephen Adly Guirgis in Shakespeare In The Park's Julius Caesar, which will be held in Central Park this summer. Read more on her casting here. Rohana Sosa, a computer science maj…

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Lifestyle

Plagued By Pollen? The Valley Hospital Offers Easy Tips For Seasonal Relief RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- For allergy sufferers, the impact of warmer temperatures can mean sneezing, runny noses and a slew of other discomforts. And with this year’s winter warmer than usual, experts are predicting an early and heavy pollen season. However, sufferers aren't going it alone. "Although pollen can be difficult to avoid entirely, these tips will help sufferers enjoy the spring," said Dr. Margaret L. Co, director of Allergy and Immunology at The Valley Hospital. Stay indoors as much as possible during peak pollen days, which tend to be sunny and windy. The best times to be …

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Lifestyle

View Long Island And Beyond From Your Bedroom At Fairfield Beach Jewel FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Having a summer beach house at the shore is great, but for homeowners in Fairfield's close-knit "Beach" neighborhood, every day is vacation when your backyard is in the sand. "You don’t realize you’re in Connecticut," said Brian Clarke, Jr., brokerage manager at William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty in Southport, of the waterfront community. "You’re looking out at the water and you’re in your own oasis." One of Fairfield County's most sought-after neighborhoods, the Fairfield Beach can be a difficult area to buy into. However, Clarke's …

Content Partner: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty

Lifestyle

Highland Medical Doctor Explains Effective Parkinson’s Disease Treatments NYACK, N.Y. -- When Dr. Marc London tells a patient they have Parkinson’s disease, he knows many patients picture the worst-case scenario. “Many people assume they will become very disabled," said London, chief of the section of neurology at Nyack Hospital. "However, the disease progresses differently for each person, and in many cases, evolves slowly and has an effective treatment option." Its cause unknown, Parkinson’s disease is a chronic and progressive movement disorder. More common in men over the age of 60, the most common sign of Parkinson’s is a tremor in the hands …

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Lifestyle

Welcome Spring Aboard With A Taste Of The Sea Thanks To Balducci's RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- Want to enjoy spring's seasonal bounty with high-quality, sustainable and local seafood? Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market in Rye Brook has become the go-to place for seafood options that are as good for the environment as they are for shoppers. Balducci's “Top-of-the-Catch” selections feature products sourced from up and down the East Coast, along with wild-caught and responsibly raised seafood. Products are sourced from the last day of a catch, meaning shoppers are only getting the highest-quality, freshest seafood available. This month Balducci's seafood specials include…

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