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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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Sports

Well Over Par: Great River Bucks Golf's Recent Trends MILFORD, Conn. -- As many club managers and lovers of the game know, golf has been facing tough times in recent years. Rounds have been down at most private clubs, memberships have declined and clubs have been forced to close at an alarming rate. However, not every club has been experiencing this downturn. In fact, Great River Golf Club in Milford is at the forefront of what they believe is a remarkable turnaround. “There are a host of reasons why golf has experienced some challenges," said Mark Appelberg, executive director of Great River Golf Club. "If I had to sum it up, though,…

Content Partner: Sacred Heart University

Lifestyle

Vaccines: They're Not Just For Kids Says CareMount Medical MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Going to the doctor to get shots is medical commonplace for most growing children. However, more and more doctors are urging a new segment of the population to schedule an appointment and receive their vaccinations: seniors. "It's a common misconception that vaccines are just for kids," said Dr. Margaret Vaughan, a geriatrics and internal medicine doctor at CareMount Medical. "Older adults – those 50 and up – need vaccinations too." Due to weakened immune systems, faded prior immunity and chronic health conditions, seniors are susceptible to a variety…

Content Partner: CareMount Medical

Lifestyle

Vaccines: They're Not Just For Kids Says CareMount Medical MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Going to the doctor to get shots is medical commonplace for most growing children. However, more and more doctors are urging a new segment of the population to schedule an appointment and receive their vaccinations: seniors. "It's a common misconception that vaccines are just for kids," said Dr. Margaret Vaughan, a geriatrics and internal medicine doctor at CareMount Medical. "Older adults – those 50 and up – need vaccinations too." Due to weakened immune systems, faded prior immunity and chronic health conditions, seniors are susceptible to a variety…

Content Partner: CareMount Medical

Lifestyle

Vaccines: They're Not Just For Kids Says CareMount Medical MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Going to the doctor to get shots is medical commonplace for most growing children. However, more and more doctors are urging a new segment of the population to schedule an appointment and receive their vaccinations: seniors. "It's a common misconception that vaccines are just for kids," said Dr. Margaret Vaughan, a geriatrics and internal medicine doctor at CareMount Medical. "Older adults – those 50 and up – need vaccinations too." Due to weakened immune systems, faded prior immunity and chronic health conditions, seniors are susceptible to a variety…

Content Partner: CareMount Medical

Schools

Woodlands High Basketball Teams Lace It Up In Dapper McDonald Tournament GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- This February, Woodlands High School's boys and girls basketball teams will compete in the 6th annual Dapper McDonald Classic basketball tournament, which supports ALS research and funds student scholarships. The first round of games will begin Thursday, Feb. 9, culminating in the championship game on Saturday, Feb, 11 at Harrison High School. All proceeds will support The Dapper McDonald Scholarship fund, which is awarded to varsity student athletes at Harrison, Fox Lane, Port Chester and Woodlands High Schools. The funds will also support Dapper's House, an ALS resident…

Content Partner: Greenburgh Central School District

Lifestyle

Columbia Radiation Oncologist Brings Multidisciplinary Care To Westchester BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- A new era of cancer care has arrived in Westchester County with the opening of the NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital Cancer Center in Bronxville. “The cancer center has transformed the nature of cancer care in our community,” said Dr. Henry J. Lee, who is chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the hospital and a professor of radiation oncology at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC). “Under the expert guidance of Columbia and with the strength of NYP, we have brought true multidisciplinary oncology care to Westchester residents.” The mission of the …

Content Partner: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

Lifestyle

'Natural' Versus 'Organic': What's A Shopper To Do? Eating a balanced diet of plants, proteins and grains is important to overall health and wellbeing. However, navigating the world of health foods can be confusing, especially if one doesn't know what to look for. With products touted as "healthy," "organic" or "all natural," knowing the difference and making the smartest choice is no easy task. When deciding on the most natural option, in almost every case, foods labeled as "organic" offer the greatest assurance of healthy production. In the United States, the FDA mandates that foods with the organic l…

Content Partner: Acme Markets

Schools

Pace Basketball Heads Back To School With Community Outreach Day PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The Pace University men's basketball team, the Setters, visited William B. Ward Elementary school in New Rochelle earlier this month, and spent a day reading and interacting with students of all ages. Ward Elementary, which is the largest elementary school in Westchester County with an enrollment of over 1,000 students, has unique ties to the Pace men's basketball program: Pace assistant coach Nat Harris currently serves as the school's dean of students. "We are always thrilled when given the opportunity to get involved with the community, especially at William B…

Content Partner: Pace University

Lifestyle

Practice Cervical Health During Awareness Month And Beyond Every year, approximately 12,000 women in the United States receive a diagnosis of cervical cancer and about 4,000 women will die from the disease. The good news is that cervical cancer can be prevented with both screening tests that catch the disease in its earliest, precancerous stages and vaccines that provide protection. Cervical cancers are caused by persistent infection with high risk human papillomavirus (HPV), a common infection that spreads through sexual activity. HPV can also cause vaginal, vulvar, anal, and penile cancers as well as cancers of the head, neck and throat. Addition…

Content Partner: NewYork-Presbyterian

Lifestyle

NWH Surgeon Discusses Latest Techniques For Shoulder Surgery MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- A torn rotator cuff can be a painful, debilitating injury. Normally the result of wear and tear and recurring stress, a torn rotator cuff can turn a simple task such as putting on a shirt or reaching for a top shelf into a challenge. However, minimally invasive surgical techniques available at Northern Westchester Hospital give worn joints in the shoulder new life. "The rotator cuff tendons are a group of four tendons that connect the muscle to the bone. What I see commonly is inflammation and tears of these tendons," said Dr. Evan Karas, co-chief of orthopedic…

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

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