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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

Unveil A Party Pleaser With Debi Lilly Design Dessert Bar Transform holiday dessert with a dessert bar! Guests love to mix and mingle over dessert, so style an interactive sweet table full of bite-size tastes. Use debi lilly deisgn™ products, available exclusively at your local ACME, and shop your favorite treats for a custom dessert bar, all while you pick up your holiday groceries. Use debi lilly design™ footed vases, ribbons and chargers to create a DIY dessert bar filled with all your favorite colorful ACME Markets sweet treats. It tastes as good as it looks! Shop debi lilly design™ at ACME, and discover more décor inspiration at acmemarkets.c…

Content Partner: Acme Markets

Lifestyle

Serve The Perfect Prime Rib This Holiday Season This Perfect Prime Rib recipe is a delicious, show-stopping entrée for any holiday dinner. Seasoned to perfection and perfectly paired with your favorite red wine, this prime rib offers restaurant-quality flavor in the comfort of your home. Pro Tips: 1. Remember to let the roast rest before and after cooking. Resting before cooking allows the roast to cook more evenly, while resting after cooking allows the juices to redistribute throughout the roast, making every bite delicious. 2. Make your roast go further this holiday by keeping the rib bones and making your own beef broth; perfect f…

Content Partner: Acme Markets

Lifestyle

Try Maple Mascarpone Pear Bites For A Sweet And Pretty Appetizer Lighten up the appetizer menu this holiday season with easy maple mascarpone pear bites. Made with only six ingredients, these bites are simple to make and perfect during December's hustle and bustle. Flavor combinations are endless, so customize the recipe by trying different toppings and cheeses. Pro Tips: 1. Mix up the flavors by swapping mascarpone cheese for cream cheese. 2. Use pomegranate arils for a festive garnish that adds antioxidants and a pop of color. Check out the full recipe here. For quality ingredients to create a delicious holiday menu, visit your local ACME grocery s…

Content Partner: Acme Markets

Lifestyle

Kicking The Butt: Valley Helps Smokers Overcome Tobacco Dependence RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Are you a smoker or tobacco user? Do you know what the greatest cause of death is from cigarette smoking? Most people would say lung cancer. True, smoking is the leading cause of this cancer, which kills approximately 160,000 Americans a year. But what many don't realize is that cigarettes may cause even more deaths from heart attack—smoking is believed to be the cause of about one in every four deaths from coronary artery disease and to be a major cause of stroke as well. The good news is that you can greatly reduce this risk—even if you've been smoking for years. Researc…

Content Partner: The Valley Hospital

Lifestyle

White Plains Hospital Announces New Lung Cancer Clinical Trial WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Researchers at the White Plains Hospital Center for Cancer Care are currently evaluating patients with lung cancer for participation in nationally recognized clinical trials. Patients with late-stage locally advanced or metastatic lung cancer may be eligible for recruitment into an ongoing multi-center clinical study known as CHECKMATE. The study is a Phase III clinical trial in patients with stage IV lung cancer who have not received prior chemotherapy or patients with recurrent squamous cell non-small cell lung cancer. The purpose of the clinical trial is to evaluat…

Content Partner: White Plains Hospital

Lifestyle

Don’t Ignore The Dangers Of Sleep Apnea Says Valley Sleep Specialist RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The recent catastrophic NJ Transit train accident in Hoboken highlights one of the perils of undiagnosed sleep apnea, which poses a threat to transportation operators and the public alike. In the accident, the engineer unexpectedly fell asleep at the wheel due to a medical condition which causes sleepiness. Anytime a public transit operator becomes drowsy, or worse, falls asleep at the controls, lives are immediately placed in jeopardy. The most prevalent and serious of these conditions is obstructive sleep apnea, which affects an estimated 20 million Americans, most of w…

Content Partner: The Valley Hospital

Lifestyle

NWH, Cancer Patients And Families Give Thanks For Katonah Chamber Donation KATONAH, N.Y. -- This holiday season, the Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center, and Northern Westchester Hospital cancer patients and their families have a particular reason to be grateful, thanks to the generosity of the Katonah Chamber of Commerce. The Katonah Chamber of Commerce and Northern Westchester residents recently teed up for a good cause, as the chamber held its third annual Charity Golf Outing and Gala Dinner at the Salem Golf Club. The charity event benefited Northern Westchester Hospital's Bruce & Andrea Yablon Cancer Health and Wellness Program, which provides support for…

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

Lifestyle

Olympians Prove Their 'Medal' At Saw Mill Club Swim Clinic MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- The Saw Mill Club Storm Aquatics Swim Team, which is currently ranked 15th in the Metropolitan LSC region, recently hosted Mutual of Omaha's 'Break Out Swim Clinic' at the club in Mount Kisco. Olympic swimmers Connor Dwyer and Josh Davis were in attendance, as nearly 100 local swimmers participated in competitive drills and learned how to create a motivational mindset. Dwyer won gold at the 2012 Summer Olympics as a member of the U.S. 4×200-meter freestyle relay team. Davis is a former world record holder and received three gold medals in the 1996 Summer Olympics. "…

Content Partner: Saw Mill Club

Schools

Pace, City Students Work To Restore New York Harbor, One Oyster At A Time NEW YORK -- Environmental abuse long ago quelled New York Harbor’s bragging rights as the world’s oyster capital. However, according to environmental experts at Pace University, area middle and high school students are fast becoming the force behind the once-fertile harbor's return to ecological relevance. Thanks to funding from the National Science Foundation, Pace has launched the next phase of its Smart and Connected Communities program. As part of the initiative, “university faculty will bring to underserved city schools the research tools and field training to design a new future for N…

Content Partner: Pace University

Lifestyle

Lights, Camera, Action: Bedford Playhouse Combines Luxury And Convenience BEDFORD, N.Y. -- How often have you gone to a multiplex or tired-looking movie theater and experienced cramped legroom, poor concessions and a less-than-perfect movie experience? The Bedford Playhouse is looking to change that, through the creation of its new vibrant and cultural destination in Northern Westchester. "If you're going to make the effort to come out and see a movie with us, you're going to be rewarded with a certain level of comfort and quality," said John Farr, President, Bedford Playhouse. Roomy and comfortable seats provide the perfect setting to enjoy the theater'…

Content Partner: Bedford Playhouse

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