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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

Prevention Is The Best Medicine When Dealing With Lung Cancer TEANECK, N.J. -- Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, responsible for roughly 158,000 deaths per year and approximately 224,000 new cases diagnosed annually. However, some of the harmful effects of the disease may be reduced by early detection and cancer screenings. Unsurprisingly, the leading cause of lung cancer is smoking, which accounts for roughly 80 percent of cases. However, exposure to secondhand smoke, radon, air pollution, asbestos and diesel exhaust also raises the risk of developing the disease. In order to diagnose and treat the disease in its ear…

Content Partner: Holy Name Medical Center

Schools

Pace People This Week: Old English, Hamilton And Healthcare PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Here is a roundup of newsmakers and their news in brief from Pace University: Pace Lubin School of Business alumna, Nicole Cardoza '11, was named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list in Education. Cardoza is the founder of educational outlet Yoga Foster. She was featured on NBC’s School Pride where she talked about being a yoga instructor for NYC youth. View her Forbes profile here. School of Performing Arts alumna, Amanda Braun '15, has been cast in the Hamilton National Tour. The complete cast can be found here. Alumnus Benjamin Saltzman '07, has won a National Endowment fo…

Content Partner: Pace University

Real Estate

From Puppies To Pitching, William Pitt Broker Has Seen It All SOUTHPORT, Conn. -- For Brian A. Clarke, Jr., managing broker at William Pitt Sotheby’s Southport Brokerage, helping potential homeowners find the house of their dreams is what he loves most. However, Clarke hadn't always planned on making a career out of real estate. In fact, his initial plans focused more on dogs than duplexes. An animal lover, the lifelong Norwalk resident attended Virginia Tech as a pre-veterinary major. After graduation, Clarke decided to forgo vet school, instead accepting a job managing several veterinary practices. It was then, while looking for a condo of his own, t…

Content Partner: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty

Lifestyle

NewYork-Presbyterian Offers Personalized Care For Cancer Survivors We are living in a new era of cancer care that goes far beyond cure. Thanks to early detection programs, effective treatments and awareness campaigns, there is an increased focus on life after cancer treatment -- survivorship. The American Cancer Society projects that there are more than 15 million cancer survivors alive today, and this number is expected to reach 20 million by 2025. In response to this growing population, oncology specialists are collaborating to address the unique needs and challenges of survivors with personalized, integrated care programs to help them thrive after cancer…

Content Partner: NewYork-Presbyterian

Lifestyle

Jump In Year Round At Pool-Centric Westchester Homes WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Although the weather this winter has been wet and gross, Westchester residents don't necessarily need to catch a flight in order to go for a swim. In fact, thanks to several unique listings by Douglas Elliman Real Estate, doing a cannonball can be as easy as putting on a pair of trunks and walking downstairs. 'Longmeadow', the estate at 41 North Broadway in Irvington, sits on one of the largest lots overlooking the scenic Hudson River. The 17,000 sq. ft. home is surrounded by 12 acres of land, which ranges from untouched woods to manicured arboretum. The Georgian-…

Content Partner: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Lifestyle

See Clearer, Faster With Blade-Free Cataract Surgery At CareMount Medical MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- In today's aging population, cataracts can present a significant problem. A clouding of the eye’s lens which blurs vision, cataracts affect more than half of all Americans by age 80, according to the National Eye Institute. However, according to the eye experts at CareMount Medical in Mount Kisco, seniors don't need to live with this discomfort thanks to the array of cataract surgeries available today. An eye condition as old as time itself, cataracts and their treatment have evolved and improved with recent technological advances. Specifically, an innovative method invo…

Content Partner: CareMount Medical

Lifestyle

See Clearer, Faster With Blade-Free Cataract Surgery At CareMount Medical In today's aging population, cataracts can present a significant problem. A clouding of the eye’s lens which blurs vision, cataracts affect more than half of all Americans by age 80, according to the National Eye Institute. However, according to the eye experts at CareMount Medical in Mount Kisco, seniors don't need to live with this discomfort thanks to the array of cataract surgeries available today. An eye condition as old as time itself, cataracts and their treatment have evolved and improved with recent technological advances. Specifically, an innovative method involving lasers has revo…

Content Partner: CareMount Medical

Lifestyle

See Clearer, Faster With Blade-Free Cataract Surgery At CareMount Medical In today's aging population, cataracts can present a significant problem. A clouding of the eye’s lens which blurs vision, cataracts affect more than half of all Americans by age 80, according to the National Eye Institute. However, according to the eye experts at CareMount Medical in Mount Kisco, seniors don't need to live with this discomfort thanks to the array of cataract surgeries available today. An eye condition as old as time itself, cataracts and their treatment have evolved and improved with recent technological advances. Specifically, an innovative method involving lasers has revo…

Content Partner: CareMount Medical

Lifestyle

Valley, Mount Sinai Partnership Provides World Class Cancer Care RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Two renowned health systems in the New York City area are changing the lives of patients with cancer in northern New Jersey. The innovative partnership between Valley Health System and Mount Sinai Health System will provide Valley with enhanced inpatient and outpatient cancer services by offering access to an expanded roster of clinical trials and Mount Sinai’s nationally renowned experts in the field of cancer care. “The clinical and academic affiliation between the Valley Health System and the Mount Sinai Health System will lead to better coordinated, higher quality he…

Content Partner: Valley Health System

Schools

I Have A Dream: Greenburgh Schools Host MLK Day Celebrations GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Several schools in the Greenburgh Central School District recently celebrated the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., through a variety of peace celebrations and assemblies. The Lee F. Jackson Elementary School, an International Baccalaureate School, held a peace celebration on Friday, Jan. 13, in honor of King's birthday. To honor the civil rights leader, first-grade students spent part of their day reading stories out loud to groups of kindergarteners. Eighteen kindergarten and first-grade classes teamed up throughout the morning to share stories in the spiri…

Content Partner: Greenburgh Central School District

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