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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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Schools

Pace People This Week: Dr. Brian Evans Named Assistant Provost PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Here is a roundup of newsmakers and their news in brief from Pace University: Dr. Brian Evans has been named Assistant Provost for Experiential Learning. Evans has played an integral part in developing the Early Start Pace Path, a three-fold initiative, which will be piloted this summer. This program will provide incoming students with a developmental opportunity to jump-start their Pace Path experience. Pace associate professor of nursing Dr. Martha Greenberg has been selected by the Zeta Omega Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International as one of the two Research Award…

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Lifestyle

Tax Cap Rebate Checks Headed To Greenburgh Residents GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- According to town officials, most residents of Greenburgh will receive their rebate check from New York state this week. The rebate check was sent to residents who live in communities that have not overruled the tax cap that was approved by the New York State Legislature and Governor. The tax cap limits the ability of school districts and municipalities from increasing property taxes by more than the 2 percent tax levy. In 2014, 19 percent of government entities in the state overruled the tax cap. In 2015, the percentage of communities that overruled the tax cap increase…

Content Partner: Town of Greenburgh

Lifestyle

Valley Hospital's Yoga Program Calms Patients' Bodies And Minds RIDGEWOOD, NJ, -- Yoga practitioners have been touting yoga’s psychological and physical benefits for more than 5,000 years. Increasingly, yoga is being recommended for some patients with heart disease. Valley Medical Group’s Center for Integrative Medicine recently introduced a free cardiac yoga program designed to help patients deal with the stress of a diagnosis of heart disease on all levels: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. The program takes a gentle approach to cardiac rehabilitation and each class includes adaptive yoga poses and sequences, restorative yoga poses, gentle br…

Content Partner: The Valley Hospital

Schools

Pace's Online Criminal Justice Program Named One Of Country's Elite PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- U.S. News University Directory has listed Pace University as one of the Top 11 Online Criminal Justice Graduate programs in the country, according to a report. According to the website's Pace profile, the school developed its online program in the 2010-11 academic year and currently has 18 students. The cost of tuition is $960 per credit, and the program combines theory and practice in homeland security. The study comes alongside a recent U.S. News and World Report list which recently ranked the top online graduate criminal justice programs based on of five criteria -…

Content Partner: Pace University

Lifestyle

Do You Love Your Heart Enough? Find Out During American Heart Month RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Just how much exercise is best for your heart? According to a new study by Valley Medical Group's partner Cleveland Clinic, the answer isn't so clear. As February is American Heart Month and heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, doctors such as Dr. Gerald Sotsky, Chair of Cardiac Services for Valley Medical Group, are encouraging people to listen to your heart. "Heart disease is largely preventable and controllable, and exercise is one of the keys to preventing heart disease," said Dr. Sotsky. 2.5 hours a week of moderate aerobic e…

Content Partner: The Valley Hospital

Lifestyle

Westchester Medical Center Helps Keep Hips Moving With Joint Replacement VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Marathons, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Everest and a half Ironman couldn't slow down Suffern grandmother, Lise Crapella, What could, however, was her hip. Recently, Crapella, 64, couldn’t seem to shake the pain in her hip. She had put her body through a lot over the years, but a pain in her hip became so acute that simple tasks such as tying her shoes became a challenge. Struggling to live pain-free, Crapella turned to Dr. Arup Bhadra, head of Good Samaritan Hospital's Total Joint Replacement Center, which is a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. Through…

Content Partner: Westchester Medical Center

Lifestyle

OB/GYN Doctor Simi Suri Joins White Plains Hospital WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains Hospital has welcomed Obstetrician and Gynecologist Dr. Simi Suri to its group of integrated physician practices. Dr. Suri will be seeing patients at Obstetrics & Gynecological Partners, part of White Plains Hospital Physician Associates, located at its new location at 170 Maple Ave., Suite 400 in White Plains. She will also see patients at White Plains Hospital Medical & Wellness, located in Armonk. Dr. Suri received her doctoral degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, N.Y. She completed her residency in Obstetrics a…

Content Partner: White Plains Hospital

Lifestyle

Treat Winter Bruises And Breaks With Care At White Plains Hospital WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- While the snow, ice, and freezing temperatures are perfect for ice skating, skiing, sledding, and snowboarding, the season also marks the start of weather-related injuries. Bone fractures, ligament tears, and sprains all occur with frightening regularity during cold months. Should these misfortunes happen to you where should you head first? To receive a proper diagnosis and treatment, injured parties can choose from the ER, an urgent care center, a primary care physician, or a specialist. “For any injury of the hand, wrist, or elbow, the front line for treatment idea…

Content Partner: White Plains Hospital

Business

Active vs. Passive Funds: It’s More Than Just Fees NEW YORK -- Since the first index fund was invented in 1975, the debate has raged between active and passive investing styles. Passive investors adhere to the principal of market efficiency, which holds that all information available about a company is reflected in its current stock price. Rather than trying to second-guess the market, passive investors buy the entire market, or a specific segment of it, via index funds. Active investors counter that the market is not always efficient and that through research, active fund managers may be able to uncover information not already reflected i…

Content Partner: The Peloso-Barnes Group

Lifestyle

Stepinac Welcomes Prospective Students At Winter Open House This Thursday WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Archbishop Stepinac High School, will hold its winter Open House from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4. The Open House will feature a welcome from school officials, presentations and displays. Visitors will be able to to learn about the innovative personalized blended learning environment which includes the first-of-its-kind all-digital textbook library, an advanced learning platform that helps students succeed at college and beyond. Parents and prospective students will also be able to tour the facilities which have undergone significant enhancements including the state-…

Content Partner: Archbishop Stepinac High School

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