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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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Yorktown's Support Connection Launches Team Spirit Campaign For Cancer Walk YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Support Connection announced the launch of the 2015 “Team Spirit” campaign this Tuesday, for their 21st Annual Support-A-Walk for Breast and Ovarian Cancer which will be held in Yorktown Heights in early October. Support Connection is a not-for-profit organization that provides free, confidential support services and programs to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. The Support-A-Walk is held to bring attention to the needs of people affected by breast and ovarian cancer, and to raise funds for Support Connection’s free support services for those living…

by John Haffey

07/08/2015

Lifestyle

Westchester Parks Help Residents Explore The Outdoors WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Parks across Westchester County are taking advantage of the summer weather by hosting a range of outdoor activities aimed at showing residents the region's natural beauty. The following events are being held throughout the county in July: Fourth Annual Firefly Festival, Friday, July 19, Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. An ice cream social and an evening to learn about and admire these magnificent insects. Bring a chair or blanket. Co-sponsored by Friends of Trailside. Big Band on the Boardwalk,…

by John Haffey

07/08/2015

Lifestyle

'Shark Tank' Star Mark Cuban Anchors Yacht Off Stamford Harbor STAMFORD, Conn. -- Dallas Mavericks owner and celebrity judge on the ABC-TV show "Shark Tank" Mark Cuban has been anchoring his yacht in 50 feet of water off Stamford Harbor for nearly a month. Measuring 288 feet, the Cayman Island-registered Fountainhead boasts four decks, a sonar and radar tower, as well as half-court basketball court onboard. Purchased in 2012, the boat is a sister ship to Oracle CEO Larry Ellison's Musashi, according to a recent Forbes article. Cuban also owns Landmark Theaters and Magnolia Pictures but gained fame as owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. Known for h…

by John Haffey

07/07/2015

Events

Ossining Fireworks Go Off With A Bang OSSINGING, N.Y. -- This year's Independence Day fireworks were held along the Hudson River in Ossining this past Thursday, and featured a feast for the senses. The fireworks are an annual event put on by the town of Ossining, and bring about 10,000 people to the scenic Louis Engel Park which runs along the waterfront. Chris Soi, the new Ossining Recreation superintendent coordinated the event and was aided by the town's first responders. Families came with picnic dinners and set up early to listen to the live music. The Mike Risko Band performed from 7-9, putting on a show of contempora…

by John Haffey

07/07/2015

News

Discovery Of West Nile Mosquitos In Area Prompts Preventative Measures WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Westchester County Department of Health advises residents to prevent mosquito bites after both neighboring Rockland County and New York City reported that batches of mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile Virus. While no mosquitoes found in Westchester County have tested positive for the virus to date, this is the time of year when the Health Department expects to find them. “Given the fact that our neighbors have reported positive mosquitoes, it is safe to assume that mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus are also present here in Westchester County,…

by John Haffey

07/07/2015

Lifestyle

Leiberts' Luxury Dispenser Is A Must Have For Westchester Wine Lovers WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Looking to add some style to your summer cocktail party? The Discovery WineStation by Dacor, available at Leiberts Royal Green Appliance Center in White Plains, is here to help. A name long familiar to vineyards and restaurants, Dacor’s newest offering allows oenophiles to keep their home wine collections tasting as intended, up to a month after the cork has been pulled. Although they only became available three months ago, there has been considerable buzz surrounding the luxury dispenser says Frank Garnett, a Luxury Appliance Sales and Design Coordinator at White …

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Westchester's Artsee Festival Showcases Local Artistic Talent WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- For those looking to experience fine art and music this summer, ArtsWestchester has more than 70 events featuring area artists in its 2015 ARTSEE Festival of New Work. From July 11 to Aug. 22, the Clay Art Center in Port Chester is showcasing ceramic works by Artists-in-Residence Artists Matthew Smith, Kelley Donahue, and Lindsey Francis. On July 17 the Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence Program Commission will be held at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah. The performance will debut new work by Patrick Harlin, who explores soundscape …

by John Haffey

07/07/2015

News

Mt. Kisco's Saw Mill Club Kids Have The Winning Edge On The Tennis Court MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Westchester's Caitlyn Ferrante, Lucy Carpenter, Claire Weis, Olivia Ashton and Sachin Ganesh all had the winning Edge in Eastern Tennis Association (ETA) and scholastic tournament competition this past spring season. The group is part of the Saw Mill Club’s advanced junior competition Edge program coached by Zuka Mukhuradze. “After graduating more than 25 players from the Edge program in 2014, of which more than 20 are currently playing college tennis in Division 1 to Division 3 schools, today’s roster of players is younger and with so much promise, ” said Mukhuradz…

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Kent Superheroes In Training Prepare To Tackle Crime KENT, N.Y. -- In conjunction with the Town of Kent Independence Day celebration, the Kent Public Library hosted a Super Heroes Training Camp on Friday for young super heroes in the area. Super heroes were encouraged to come ready to fight crime, with many of the costumes created at the library the day before. Children tested their strength and agility with an obstacle course, weight lifting, sack race, ring toss, giant Jenga game, spoon race, and more. Town Supervisor Maureen Fleming and Putnam County Legislator Toni Addonizio were in attendance, surveying the next generation of fu…

by John Haffey

07/06/2015

News

Five Pace Athletes Named To All-Conference Teams PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Five Pace University student-athletes have been named to the Northeast-10 Spring Academic All-Conference Teams released in the recent roster unveiling. Tom Midolo and Dylan Mouzakes of baseball, Steven Callahan and Brandon Donnellan of men's lacrosse, and Jeane Drury of softball all earned Academic All-Conference honors this semester. Drury, a senior, led the Setters this season with 53 hits, 10 doubles, six home runs, 33 RBI, 83 total bases, and seven steals while finishing second on the team in batting average with .387 and runs scored with 30. She ranked fifth…

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