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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

Mariano Rivera, Wife Clara Receive Community Heroes Award WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Mariano Rivera and his wife Clara received the inaugural Community Heroes Award from White Plains Hospital this past Saturday, but to the Rivera family, the hospital is the true community hero. The couple was so touched by the kindness and consideration shown to them by hospital staff during a personal experience with an ill family member, that they have been big hospital fans every since. Rivera emphasizes that he and his wife did not get special treatment because of his baseball fame, rather the staff treated family members of other patients with the same respect an…

Content Partner: White Plains Hospital

Lifestyle

Asthma Testing Helps Keep Children's Lungs Healthy RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Asthma is one of the most common chronic disorders in childhood: it affects an estimated 7.1 million children under 18 years, according to the American Lung Association, and it is the third leading cause of hospitalization among children under the age of 15. Although asthma is a serious and chronic disease, it can be managed with proper treatment so children with asthma can lead active, normal lives. “Unfortunately, asthma is often misdiagnosed and, as a result, goes untreated,” says Dr. Steven Kanengiser, Director, Pediatric Pulmonology, Valley Medical Group. “But by le…

Content Partner: The Valley Hospital

Events

Take A Step Back In Time With Borscht Belt Photography Series BEDFORD CORNERS, N.Y. -- Temple Shaaray Tefila's 'Shabbat on the Second' will present photographer Marisa Scheinfeld's Echoes of the Borscht Belt on Friday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the temple. Marisa Scheinfeld has been documenting the dramatic degradation of some of the most famous Borscht Belt hotels and colonies in upstate New York. The Borscht Belt is a term used to describe the predominantly Jewish resort community in the Catskill Mountains from the 1920s through the 1970s. Her images reveal ghostly remnants of the glory years of the era, as well as powerful evidence of nature's claim…

Content Partner: Temple Shaaray Tefila

Schools

Pace University Ranked One Of Best Colleges For Veterans By Military Times PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace University has received high marks for serving those who served. It was recently ranked the 47th best colleges for military veterans according to the Military Times. According to the Military Times, for the first time in the history of Best for Vets rankings, a majority of schools -- around 57 percent -- were able to provide at least one type of veteran-specific academic outcome data metric, such as retention, graduation or course completion rates. Colleges in the study were judged on a variety of veteran-specific criteria, including veterans offices, staff and a…

Content Partner: Pace University

Lifestyle

WPH's Dr. Ted E. Bear Treats Stuffed Friends In Annual Fair WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Hundreds of children in the community came to White Plains Hospital on Saturday, Nov. 7 for the annual Dr. Ted E. Bear Fair. Children of all ages brought their favorite stuffed bear or other animal to tour the Hospital’s Emergency Department and other key clinical areas, participate in crafts and activities and learn the ins and outs about how hospitals work.

Content Partner: White Plains Hospital

Events

Weight In On New Rochelle's Proposed Arts District Next Week NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- With all of the happenings in the Downtown and adjacent transit area, the city of New Rochelle is planning the creation of a new Arts and Cultural District. CivicMoxie, the City’s consultant, has been working since September on the proposed district. Their team has held focus groups with artists, arts groups, and cultural organizations, toured the downtown and adjacent areas, tabled at the PopRocs event downtown and sent out a survey to local artists, performers and organizations. CivicMoxie will hold a public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the …

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Schools

Pace Professor To Present At World Health Summit In Geneva PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Melanie DuPuis, chair of the Environmental Studies and Sciences department at Pace Universty, has been selected to speak at a World Health Organization summit on Nov. 20 in Geneva, Switzerland. DuPuis plans to present her talk "From Clean Eating to Clean Air: When Large-Scale Behavioral Change is (Part of) the Answer." The talk aims to highlight the impact of the environment on our dietary habits. DuPuis will examine what the history of people's diets tells us about solving environmental problems, how to deal with environmental issues that require large-scal…

Content Partner: Pace University

News

Tired Of Raking? Mulching Offers Easier, Environmental Friendly Alternative GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Ah, the joys of turning something you think you don’t need, don’t want and can’t wait to get rid of into something you don’t know how you managed without it. The practice of composting is just that. Choosing composting is a great way to be gentle to the environment and your wallet. The main reasons to consider composting include: Reduce waste sent to a landfill Reduce greenhouse gases by reducing fuel used for transport Save money Help reduce leaf removal costs Good for your garden - nothing beats a nutritious compost mixture generated on site To get started, you will …

Content Partner: Town of Greenburgh

Lifestyle

Fighting Obesity Begins In The Kitchen, According To Valley Hospital Doctor RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Childhood obesity is recognized as one of the most pressing pediatric concerns of this generation. One in three children in the United States is overweight or obese. This puts kids at risk for problems that were once almost always diagnosed in adults, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and high cholesterol. “Introducing children to a lifetime of healthy eating should start early, even before baby’s first birthday,” says Valley Medical Group pediatrician and childhood obesity expert Sherry Sakowitz-Sukkar, M.D. “Offer foods with a variety of tas…

Content Partner: The Valley Hospital

Lifestyle

White Plains Hospital Steps Into High Gear With Ex-step-tional Challenge WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains Hospital wrapped up its first Ex-STEP-tional Challenge last week with an awards ceremony and luncheon held at the Hospital on Thursday, Nov. 5th. The challenge was a 4-week long community-wide competition for the greatest number of steps that challenged area employees to be more physically active. White Plains Hospital President & CEO Susan Fox acknowledged those who participated in the program, and White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach officially declared November 5th Ex- STEP-tional Challenge Day in the city of White Plains. “It is my great pleasure to …

Content Partner: White Plains Hospital

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