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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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Lifestyle

Hope Is On The Horizon For Pancreatic Cancer Patients For those fighting the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States, hospitals like NewYork-Presbyterian are providing hope and treatment during difficult times. Deemed a "silent killer" due to its lack of warning symptoms, pancreatic cancer is often too advanced at diagnosis to be effectively treated. As a result, more than 90 percent of pancreatic cancer patients die within five years of diagnosis and 7.7 percent survive beyond five years. However, earlier intervention in people at risk and the development of new therapies for pancreatic cancer offer some pro…

Content Partner: NewYork-Presbyterian

Schools

Pace Women's Lacrosse Team Hosts Free Youth Clinic PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The Pace University women's lacrosse team, the Setters, currently ranked No. 13 in the nation among NCAA Division II teams, will host a free Youth Day for children ages 7-12, on Saturday, April 8. The day will begin with a free mini-clinic from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. where current team members will take participants through a series of skills stations. Following the clinic, youth players are invited to watch pre-game warmup, and then line up with the team for the national anthem, as the Setters square off against Northeast-10 opponent, Saint Anselm College, at 4:30 p…

Content Partner: Pace University

Lifestyle

Westchester Medical Center Unveils New Valhalla Main Concourse VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Westchester Medical Center recently unveiled a new main concourse designed to welcome patients and visitors, as well as serve as an extension of the hospital’s caregiving environment in Valhalla and beyond. The new concourse was specially designed to connect Westchester Medical Center with the 280,000-square-foot Ambulatory Care Pavilion, which is currently under construction on WMC's Valhalla campus. The eight-story Ambulatory Care Pavilion is the largest healthcare construction project in Westchester County since the construction of Westchester Medical Center’s main towe…

Content Partner: Westchester Medical Center

Schools

Pace Holds Annual Individuals With Disabilities Film Festival NEW YORK -- Pace University recently hosted its annual film festival, Celebration of Individuals with Disabilities in Film, at One Pace Plaza in lower Manhattan, showcasing the challenges and opportunities faced by those with disabilities in the New York area. A collaboration between Pace's Dean of Students and the outreach programs of the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, this year's Disability Film Festival Marathon 2017 was the fifth iteration of the cinema showcase. The marathon highlighted short documentary and narrative films from the Reel Abilities Film Fe…

Content Partner: Pace University

Lifestyle

WPH Allergy And Asthma Specialist Serves Northern Westchester Patients WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains Hospital recently welcomed Dr. Kira Geraci-Ciardullo, an accomplished allergy and asthma specialist, to its Physician Associates Division. A clinical instructor of pediatrics at Cornell University Medical College in New York and an adjunct professor of pediatrics at New York Medical College in Valhalla, Geraci-Ciardullo is board certified in Allergy/Immunology and Pediatrics, and has practiced medicine in Westchester County for more than thirty years. Geraci-Ciardullo received her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons …

Content Partner: White Plains Hospital

Business

Community Bank's New Technology Combines Scanning And Savings NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- When opening a checking or savings account with a community financial institution, the option to bank local doesn't have to mean stepping back in time. In fact, at Bankwell, the community bank that serves Fairfield and New Haven counties, cutting-edge applications such as retina scanners and budgeting tools are allowing them to provide friendly, neighborhood service with the technology to match. "We started as a hometown bank in 2002, and have always been about taking care of the customer," said Diane Knetzger, director of marketing for Bankwell. "However,…

Content Partner: Bankwell

Lifestyle

Mangia! Rye Brook Balducci's To Host Exclusive Italian Tasting On April 8 RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- Nobody does Italian like Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market, and on Saturday, April 8, Rye Brook customers are invited to celebrate Balducci’s old-world heritage with the debut of Piazza Italia - an exclusive taste of Italy brought right to Westchester County. Store guests can enjoy a culinary journey through the regions of Italy at a distinctive tasting and entertainment event at the newly opened store. The exclusive showcase will recreate a traditional Italian market, or “piazza,” and feature a collection of hand-curated products from Italian artisans, which customers can sa…

Content Partner: Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market

Lifestyle

NFL Veteran, ERA Realty Huddle Up To Tackle Youth Support Networks WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- For ERA Insite Realty agent Dave Zachos, building better communities doesn't just involve helping residents find homes. Rather, it begins with the families that live in them. That’s why he and ERA Insite Realty are partnering with SportsWorld, an educational non-profit, to help youth receive the community support they need to achieve their goals. When Zachos approached ERA Insite Realty broker/owners Lou and Debra Budetti about sponsoring the event, the decision was an easy one. "The brokers at ERA have a heart for the community," he said. "They want to g…

Content Partner: ERA Insite Realty Services

Lifestyle

Nyack Hospital Helps Children Overcome, And Even Eliminate Food Allergies NYACK, N.Y. -- Caring for a child with food allergies requires special education. Although many children outgrow them at a young age, food allergies still affect up to 2 million people in the United States, and studies show that children are much less likely to outgrow peanut, tree nuts or seafood allergies. When dealing with these long-term allergens, it's important for parents and children to be proactive and take the necessary precautions. For parents who think their child may have food allergies, it's important to first talk to their doctor. Children will often undergo a skin test or blo…

Content Partner: Nyack Hospital

Lifestyle

Looking For The Ultimate Spring Cleaning? Try A Fresh Paint Job WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Spring is the perfect time of year to give a worn space a fresh look with a new paint job. "Walking into a new colored, freshly painted room is like opening the windows on the first warm spring day," said Kim Scappaticci, design director at Wallauer’s Design Center. "It's enlightening and a new beginning." And while selecting the right color for a space is paramount, having the proper tools to get the job done is also important. To help homeowners paint like pros, the experts at Wallauer's Design Center offered their tips on how to guarantee …

Content Partner: Wallauer's Design Centers

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