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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

Greenburgh Schools Call All Foodies At Annual Charity Taste-Off GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Greenburgh residents looking to please their palate for a good cause are invited to join the Woodlands Falcons Nest Booster Club and the Woodlands High School and Middle School PTA at the 7th Annual Greenburgh Taste-Off on Saturday, April 29, at the schools' gymnasiums. Held from noon to 3 p.m., the afternoon will feature booths from a variety of local restaurants. Visitors can sample foods and vote on their favorites in a variety of categories. Vendors include Acme Markets, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, Bellesweets, Chef El-Main Caterers, Frank’s Food Court, Trader Joe’s,…

Content Partner: Greenburgh Central School District

Schools

Who Let the Dogs In? Pace Professors Develop Animal Assistance Program PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- At Pace University’s College of Health Professions, two legged students aren't the only ones heading to class. This April, the school launched its first-ever curriculum on service and therapy dogs. Inspired by the work of Iraq War veteran and author, Luis Carlos Montalván, Pace faculty joined forces with both Montalván and Lu Picard, co-founder of Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities, to develop a one-of-a-kind curriculum. Montalván was a highly decorated former U.S. Army Captain who was wounded during his combat service in Iraq. With his service dog, Tuesday,…

Content Partner: Pace University

Lifestyle

It’s Never Too Soon To Start The Conversation About Advance Directives RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- With most things in life, a bit of planning goes a long way. This is especially true when dealing with advance directives and end-of-life decision making. An advance directive is a written statement of a person's wishes regarding medical treatment should the person be unable to communicate them to a doctor. Contrary to popular belief, filling out an advance directive can be a positive experience for both patients and their families, and offer peace of mind. "Think of the process as similar to buying insurance," said Tina Basenese, RN, MA, APN-C, ACHPN, and dir…

Content Partner: Valley Health System

Lifestyle

You Are What You Eat: NYP Examines Obesity-Cancer Correlation For most people, losing weight to look and feel good is a lifestyle priority. However, studies have shown that maintaining a healthy weight is also one the of the most important steps people can take to reduce the risk of cancer. According to the World Health Organization, obesity and being overweight has been linked to 13 different types of cancer, including esophageal, liver, stomach and others. Extra weight around the stomach or waistline is strongly linked to colorectal and pancreatic cancers, as well as to endometrium and breast cancers in post-menopausal women. Excess fat is also assoc…

Content Partner: NewYork-Presbyterian

Lifestyle

Maria Fareri Welcomes Zechia As 'Ambassador' At Annual Awareness Walk Each year, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and Westchester Medical Center Health Network invite the community to take steps for a cause at the annual Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day. The charity event draws thousands of supporters and is the largest annual fundraiser for the hospital. The one-mile walk and day of family activities directly supports the hospital's mission to provide children in the Hudson Valley and beyond with life-changing and lifesaving care. This year, three former patients have been named as Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital “Ambassadors” for the walk and will le…

Content Partner: Westchester Medical Center

Lifestyle

Maria Fareri Welcomes Tyrus As 'Ambassador' At Annual Awareness Walk Each year, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and Westchester Medical Center Health Network invite the community to take steps for a cause at the annual Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day. The charity event draws thousands of supporters and is the largest annual fundraiser for the hospital. The one-mile walk and day of family activities directly supports the hospital's mission to provide children in the Hudson Valley and beyond with life-changing and lifesaving care. This year, three former patients have been named as Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital “Ambassadors” for the walk and will le…

Content Partner: Westchester Medical Center

Business

Don't Want To Grow Up? A Prominent Connecticut Toy Store Is Up For Sale FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- For business minds seeking an opportunity that's as rewarding as it is profitable, an established Connecticut retail toy store is currently on the market and seeking new ownership. Having been in operation for more that 30 years, the to-be-named-store specializes in the sale of high end toys to Westchester and Fairfield county families. The store is located in an active downtown, and has become a "go-to" retailer in the surrounding area. Is your curiosity piqued and your inner child awoken? For more information on the store, contact Chuck Bortnick at 2…

by Daily Voice

04/19/2017

Business

Bankwell CEO Brings Wall Street Smarts To Leading Community Bank NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- A Wall Street investment banker for much of his life, Christopher Gruseke was looking to make a difference closer to home when he joined New Canaan-based Bankwell in 2015. "I was really drawn to the idea of working in my community," said Gruseke, Bankwell's CEO. "I looked at this as an opportunity to touch something, and at the end of the day go home having just done business with my neighbors." Since Gruseke's arrival nearly two years ago, the publicly traded bank has flourished under his leadership. Bankwell was recently named one of the “Top 100 B…

04/19/2017

Neighbors

New Canaanites Calm Fairfield County With Homegrown Wellness Program For four New Canaan residents, finding the perfect meditation group in Fairfield County was anything but relaxing. Unable to find a local, secular mindfulness program that fit their needs, Will Heins, Erika Long and Michelle and Nick Seaver decided to do the next best thing: start their own. What eventually became know as the Community Mindfulness Project -- or CMP -- began in May 2014. Having benefitted from meditation in the past, the group began a small, informal gathering in New Canaan at the former space of Pryority Fitness. Three years and hundreds of sessions later, CMP has become one…

Content Partner: Bankwell

Lifestyle

Take A Step Back On This Date In History With Westchester Medical Center VALHALLA, N.Y. -- For more than a century, Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, has been vital to the Hudson Valley region. Founded as an Army hospital in 1917 to care for the victims of the global influenza epidemic, WMC has been meeting the health needs of the Hudson Valley ever since. As they celebrate 100 Years of Advanced Care in 2017, the hospital is stepping back a century in American history and taking a look at our country’s defining moments during its inaugural year. Since their inception in 1917, Lincoln Logs have inspired gene…

Content Partner: Westchester Medical Center Centennial Celebration

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