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John Haffey

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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

Pace School Of Ed 'Keeping It Real' With Queens High School Principal PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The Pace University School of Education’s second “Keeping It Real” speaker series event will welcome one of New York's up-and-coming educators, Brandon Corley, to campus. The series is an opportunity for future educators to get the real story on what it is like to be an educational leader in today’s diverse public schools. The guest speaker is Assistant Principal Brandon Corley of EPIC High School in Queens. Corley is the co-leader and youth development director at EPIC High School. A Chicago native, Corley was previously a high school mathematics teacher in Chicago, P…

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Lifestyle

Pace Cook-Off Tosses College Dining Services Into The Frying Pan PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Chefs from four area colleges faced off at Pace University in Pleasantville, as Food Network chef Jet Tila hosted a Cutthroat Kitchen style challenge, testing the culinary flair and speed of dining service chefs. Chefs from Pace's Manhattan and Pleasantville campuses, as well as chefs from Manhattanville College and SUNY Purchase prepared two appetizers, a main entrée and dessert for a panel of judges. The panel was comprised of two Pace University staff members, Westchester Magazine’s John Turiano, the regional vice president of Chartwells -- a higher education dining…

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Schools

Pace People This Week: Models, Ceramics And Stock Funds PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Here is a roundup of newsmakers and their news in brief from Pace University: Pace student India Makailah Graham has been crowned the 2016 #WmagModelSearch winner, which is a collaboration between W magazine and IMG Models. Graham is currently a sophomore at Pace University in New York where she studies business and fashion marketing. Read more about her award here. Professors of finance and economics in Pace’s Lubin School of Business, Matthew Morey and Aron Gottesman, were featured in the Wall Street Journal for their research regarding emerging stock funds. Lean ab…

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Lifestyle

Is Working A Pain? Phelps Shares Tips For Healthy Workspaces SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. – Despite never breaking a sweat, sitting at work can cause considerable wear and tear on a body. Many Americans spend a great deal of time behind a desk each day, and poor posture or workspace arrangement can result in visits to doctors or therapists with complaints of neck, back, wrist or elbow pain. "One of the biggest causes of injuries at a computer workstation is poor posture," said Shannon Clearwater, an occupational therapist at Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow. "Observe other people in your workspace and you will probably see slumped shoulders, ne…

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Lifestyle

Putnam Hospital Internist Brings World Of Care To Hudson Valley CARMEL, N.Y. – Dr. Michael Dubin has joined Health Quest Medical Practice’s primary care office in Carmel. The board-certified internist spent the past eight years at Northern Medical Specialists, which has offices located at Putnam Hospital Center. Prior to that, he worked at Montefiore Medical Group in Yonkers and the Bronx. He also served on the faculty of Albert Einstein College of Medicine from 1998 to 2012, as an instructor of medicine. Dubin was an attending physician at Albert Einstein Hospital with teaching responsibilities for medical residents. “I’m happy to join Health Quest…

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Lifestyle

'Fall Back' Into Bed As Daylight Saving Time Ends This Weekend RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 a.m. this Sunday, which means setting our clocks back an hour and — for many of us — enjoying an extra hour of sleep. Thanks to that extra hour, "falling back" isn't as disruptive to our bodies as "springing forward." Daylight saving time originated as an attempt to save energy during World War I. Contrary to popular conception, farmers generally do not support daylight saving time; they work around the sun regardless of the time. The spring shift to daylight savings time is associated with increased risks for heart at…

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Lifestyle

Northern Westchester Hospital Dedicates Cancer Health And Wellness Program MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester Hospital has announced the dedication of the Bruce and Andrea Yablon Cancer Health and Wellness Program. This unique program serves patients affected by cancer beginning with those identified as at-risk for cancer; those recently diagnosed; currently receiving treatment; and those who are navigating what it means to be a cancer survivor. Due to the extraordinary generosity of the Yablons and other community members, NWH is able to provide patients with free access to services including a health coach and registered dietitian, a customized physical ac…

by Daily Voice

11/02/2016

Business

From Veterans To Youths, OritaniBank Foundation Invests In Area's Future NEW JERSEY -- For Township of Washington-based Oritani Bank, being a local bank isn’t just about helping customers meet their financial goals. It’s about working to make the four counties it operates in, the best they can be. Thanks to the OritaniBank Charitable Foundation, not-for- profit groups across North Jersey are receiving a boost. Oritani Bank originally began as a mutual savings and loan association in 1911. Nearly 100 years later in 2010, the now publicly owned bank donated $10 million of Oritani stock to the newly formed OritaniBank Charitable Foundation. "The $10 million gif…

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Lifestyle

Hitting The Links? HSS Shares How To Manage Knee Arthritis PARAMUS, N.J. -- Golf is somewhat unique as it’s both a physical sport and a social activity. Spending a day on the course with friends and family could be great for your well-being, but if you experience chronic knee pain, it might be difficult to even lift a club. There is a common myth that if you have knee osteoarthritis (OA), physical activity will make your knees feel worse. However, that's not the case. The right treatment plan of regular physical activity has been shown to improve some arthritic symptoms. Knee osteoarthritis is a medical condition that triggers pain in the knee join…

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Lifestyle

Who Needs An Engine? HSS Doctor Shares On-Water Tips STAMFORD, Conn. -- As the team physician for U.S. Rowing for the past 22 years, Dr. Jo Hannafin knows what it takes to compete at the Olympic level. However, with strenuous training, injuries are bound to happen. "The majority of rowing injuries occur from training at high intensity, acceleration of training protocols without an adequate strength base and over-reliance on the rowing ergometer, an exercise machine that measures work done by a muscle or group of muscles," said Hannafin. The most common area of injury in rowers of all ages, levels of expertise and training is the lo…

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