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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 University Unveils New Environmental Sustainability Institute PLEASNTVILLE, N.Y. -- Students in Pace's Dyson College of Arts and Sciences will have access to even more areas of study, thanks to the creation of Dyson College Institute for Sustainability and the Environment, also known as DCISE. The DCISE will serve as a home to the newly created Environmental Studies and Science Department, the Dyson College Nature Center, the Academy for Applied Environmental Studies, and the Environmental Consortium of Colleges and Universities. Led by Dean Richard Schlesinger, an expert in respiratory toxicology, DCISE hopes to function as a dynamic academic center…

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Lifestyle

Enjoy Summer's Harvest With A Roasted Tomato Leek Tart WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. This time of year the markets are teeming with tomatoes. Vibrant red, orange, purple, and green striped varieties all seem to find their way into our shopping carts and onto our plates – the more, the merrier. The best tomatoes are the ones that have been given the chance to ripen on the vine. They are sweetest then, and have the most flavor.When selecting your tomatoes, find the ones that feel heavy for their size. Look for tight skin and very little, if any, splitting. The best tasting tomatoes make the best tasting tomato tarts, but if the tomatoes are in their prime, …

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News

New Rochelle Founder To Be Honored With Statue Dedication NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Next weekend, one of New Rochelle's founders is getting a facelift. A rededication ceremony for the statue of Jacob Leisler will be held on Saturday, Sep. 26 at 2:30 pm. The restoration of this iconic statue was made possible by the extensive fundraising efforts of the 325th Anniversary Committee. “We are grateful for the generosity of the sponsors and many donors who gave of their resources, time and talents, which allows us to preserve our history for generations to come,” said Committee Chair Marianne Sussman. “The Anniversary Committee has dedicated these funds to p…

by John Haffey

09/19/2015

News

Appeals Court Sides With City Of New Rochelle In Gadsden Flag Case NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The United States Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court decision in Dec. 2014 affirming, the city of New Rochelle’s right to regulate flags flown on City property. This decision puts to rest a 2013 lawsuit brought against the City by a local veteran’s group claiming the City violated their right to fly the Gadsden flag on the City-owned former Armory property. “We are once again gratified that the Court system has sided with the City in agreeing to dismiss this claim.” said City Manager Charles B. Strome, III. The Gadsden flag was originally designed to show unity…

by John Haffey

09/18/2015

Events

Northern Westchester Hospital and LiveOnNY Partner to Save Lives MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester Hospital announced today that it will join forces with LiveOnNY and serve as an enrollment center for the first-ever Organ Donor Enrollment Day on, Oct. 6. Community members can register to be an organ donor on Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 9:00am to 5:00pm at Northern Westchester Hospital’s main campus in the lobby of the Wallace Pavilion at 400 East Main Street, Mt. Kisco or NWH’s Ambulatory Care Center at Chappaqua Crossing at 480 Bedford Road, Chappaqua. Every 18 hours a New Yorker dies waiting for an organ transplant. Although studies show that 9 out of…

by John Haffey

09/18/2015

News

Yonkers Student Killed While Crossing Road Near Long Island Campus YONKERS, N.Y. -- a 24 year-old Yonkers student was struck and killed by a car Thursday night in Farmingdale, according to Newsday. Eyyad Almargi of Yonkers was a student at Farmingdale State College on Long Island, and according to police reports was struck by a car while crossing a road near campus at approximately 9:20pm last night. According to the report, Almargi was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Bethpage where he was pronounced dead. No charges have been filed against the driver. To read the complete story on Newsday, click here.

by John Haffey

09/18/2015

Schools

Pace Law School To Be Recognized For Environmental Law Program's Success PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace University Law school will be honored at the 50th Anniversary gala for the Federated Conservationists of Westchester County on Sep. 26 in Sleepy Hollow. Since 1965, Federated Conservationists has championed its motto, 'Think Globally, Act Locally' by bringing concerned citizens, community organizations, educators and diverse professionals committed to preserving and rehabilitating the natural resources of Westchester County together. Pace Law School will be honored for its advances in environmental law, a program which began in 1980. Since then, it has become one…

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Lifestyle

Get Running This Weekend With The Kisco 5K MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- For those looking to lace up their running shoes, the Kisco 5K offers Westchester residents the opportunity to break a sweat in support of local businesses. Northern Westchester Hospital, Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce, and several other companies and organizations are teaming up to sponsor the annual event. This year's race will be held on Sep. 20 at 8:30am, with runners starting at Kirby Plaza and completing a 3.1 mile course. The race also coincides with the final day of Mount Kisco's sidewalk sales. Registration is open to until the 20th, with an entrance fee of $2…

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

Business

New White Plains Hospital Lobby To Showcase Area Artists WHITE PLAINS, N.Y -- As the new White Plains Hospital lobby nears completion, hospital administrators have announced their plan to decorate the area with original and limited edition works of art from several artists, including pair of New York-based artists. Manhattan's Paul Villinski, Brooklyn's Jackie Battenfield and Eve Stockton of Alexandria, Va. will have their works displayed, in an effort to reflect the Hospital’s desire to fill the space with natural elements to offset the stresses that can go along with a hospital visit. Each piece of art was carefully selected to enhance the calm…

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Schools

Pace, Billion Oyster Help Bring Oysters Back To The Big Apple PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Once one of the richest oyster grounds in the United States, the New York Harbor now lies barren, devoid of the once plentiful mollusks. Pace University, in conjunction with the Billion Oyster Project, hopes to restore the briny delights to prominence in the New York City once again. From the discovery of Manhattan up until the late 1800's, the brackish rivers surrounding the island were once a fertile breeding ground for oysters. However, by the turn of the 20th century the shellfish population plummeted, largely due to increased sediment, dredging, human consumption …

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