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John Haffey

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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

Year In Review With RE/MAX's Thomas 'Chopper' Russo OAKLAND, N.J. -- Looking back on the year that was, RE/MAX Traditions Agent Thomas 'Chopper' Russo shares his favorite Oakland moment from 2015. In early April, Russo and his four legged companion, Bosco, hosted a 4th Annual pet adoption day, where Bergen residents were able to adopt shelter dogs and cats courtesy of Ramapo-Bergen Pet Adoption. The Oakland Carnival, sponsored by the Oakland Public Events Committee, was held in late June and offered guests rides, food and fun and games. Later in September, Russo and several local businesses sponsored the American Pride Classic Car Show in …

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White Plains Hospital Celebrates 10 Years of Robotic Surgery WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains Hospital was one of the first hospitals in Westchester to perform robotic surgery. Now celebrating its 10th year of using the technology, the Hospital has a remarkable group of robotic surgeons with extensive experience and skill. "It's remarkable how far we've come in ten years," says Seth Lerner, M.D., who leads White Plains Hospital's prostate cancer surgery program and is a national leader in the field of robotic prostatectomy. "Not too many hospitals of our size have done as many robotic prostatectomies as we have. We've improved patien…

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White Plains Hospital Rings In New Year With Five New Operating Rooms WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- As of Jan. 1, White Plains Hospital will now offer five new brand-new, state-of- the-art operating rooms for patients in 2016. The first new OR, completed in 2013, was designated specifically for minimally invasive and robotic procedures and includes the latest da Vinci® surgical system. The four other operating rooms will all be in use in January. All are designed to support the most advanced surgical procedures, enhancing efficiency, safety, and patient comfort. According to Kaare Weber, MD, White Plains Hospital’s Director of Surgery, “White Plains Hospital is going…

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Hastings Parents Pursue Additional Funding For 'Shortchanged' Schools GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The Hastings on Hudson PTA is encouraging area residents to sign this online petition asking the State legislature to properly fund schools, according to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner. "It's my hope that this initiative will receive priority attention in Albany in 2016. During the last legislative session State Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins and Assemblyman Tom Abinanti pushed -- without success -- to help the Greenburgh school district get the funding that they should be entitled to but are not receiving from Albany,'' Feiner said. According to a release …

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The Beat Goes On: Keep Heart Rate Steady With Valley Cardiologist RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Heart failure may sound alarming, but an estimated 5 million Americans are currently living with the chronic condition. Heart failure is the result of the heart muscle weakening, limiting the heart’s ability to circulate enough blood to meet the body's needs. This lack of circulation can cause shortness of breath, fatigue and swelling in the legs. When fluid builds up inside the body, the condition is then called congestive heart failure. Heart failure usually develops slowly, often as a result of an underlying heart condition, such as coronary artery disease, high blood …

Content Partner: The Valley Hospital

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Holocaust Survivor's Daughter Will Share Story At Temple Shaaray Tefila BEDFORD CORNERS, N.Y. -- Dr. Joanne Intrator will visit the Temple’s Jewish Heritage Center to discuss her experiences as the daughter of refugees from Hitler’s Germany and her fight to regain family property stolen by the Nazis. After her father Gerhard Intrator’s death in 1993, Joanne took up the cause of pursuing restitution for her family’s Nazi-robbed property at 16 Wallstrasse in Mitte, the center-most district of Berlin. The event will take place in the JHC and includes a short Shabbat Service, discussion and a wine and cheese reception. Please RSVP to Robin Weber at rweber@templest…

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Lifestyle

New Year, New Me: Is Weight Loss Surgery The Best Option For Trimming Down? RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- As we look towards 2016, many of us will be making lists of New Year’s resolutions. Oftentimes, our goals focus on achieving physical wellness through consistent exercise and healthy eating. Both of these goals are integral parts of overall wellbeing — but what happens when diet and exercise is not enough? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third -- 34.9 percent or 78.6 million -- of U.S. adults are obese. For this significant portion of our population, the physical, psychological and social effects of obesity can be devastating. &q…

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Westchester Teens Travel To Washington For Religious Action Trip BEDFORD CORNERS, N.Y. -- Twenty teens from Temple Shaaray Tefila will participate in a trip to the Religious Action Center in Washington, D.C. this coming weekend, Jan. 8 through 10. While in Washington, the teens will learn about the governmental lobbying process and will prepare position papers on key social issues. They will then present their papers to representatives and staff in Congress. Sponsored by the Union of Reform Congregations, a national Jewish organization, the Religious Action Center advocates for social action involvement. “We are proud to have our teens participate in th…

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Events

Martin Luther King Jr. Service To Be Held At Temple Shaaray Tefila BEDFORD CORNERS, N.Y. -- Temple Shaaray Tefila will to continue its tradition of partnering with the Antioch Baptist Church of Bedford for a Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Service on Jan. 15. Reverend Merle D. McJunkin and the Antioch choir will present a program entitled 'Lift Every Voice,' and will be joined by Temple Shaaray Tefila's own choir. The Reverend Merle D. McJunkin has served as the Pastor-Elect of Antioch Baptist of Bedford Hills since the church’s election on this past March. He recently completed his tenure as the Assistant Pastor/Minister of Christian Education of Grace…

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Northern Westchester Doctor Shares Tips To Help Fight The Common Cold MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- As the cold weather begins to roll in across the Northeast, it ushers in the winter's most common enemy: the common cold. Runny noses, coughs, sneezing and sore throats become alarmingly prevalent this time of the year, especially among children. "The first thing to know about colds is that they’re caused by a virus, and that’s why doctors do not prescribe antibiotics in these instances, as they only work for bacterial infections," said Dr. Elliot Barsh, a pediatrician at Northern Westchester Hospital. "In fact, most of the symptoms you get with a cold — c…

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