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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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News

Schumer Pushes For Tarrytown Native To Get Name On Vietnam Memorial Wall TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- In wake of Memorial Day, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer launched a push Friday to have the names of 74 Americans enshrined on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., including a Tarrytown native. Schumer explained that these Americans bravely served their country during the Vietnam War and died tragically in a war-related training exercise aboard the USS Frank E. Evans in the South China Sea. Among those who perished was Dennis Ralph Johnson of Tarrytown. On June 3, 1969, the USS Frank E. Evans collided with an Australian aircraft carrier during a joint nava…

by John Haffey

06/05/2015

Sports

Stepinac Bids Farewell To Longtime Baseball Coach Duffy, Names Successor WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - With the dust settled on Archbishop Stepinac's 2015 baseball season, the athletic department announced Friday the retirement of longtime head coach Pat Duffy as well as his successor. Duffy's 10 years at the helm leaves an impressive legacy; as skipper he led the Crusaders to 205 wins and four divisional championships. Of those teams, countless almuni continued on to play at the collegiate level. "We would like to thank Coach Pat Duffy for his long time commitment to the Stepinac Baseball program," said Stepinac Athletic Director Mike O'Donnell. "Under his watch, th…

by John Haffey

06/05/2015

Lifestyle

Running In Water Among Perfect Pool Exercises, Says Saw Mill Club MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- One of the best things about working out in a pool is the deceptive ease of movement. Since the water effectively reduces your weight, exercises done in a pool can feel less strenuous; but make no mistake – your muscles are getting the full benefit of the exertion. Of the multitude of exercises that can be done in a pool, running in water provides an exceptional workout. Running in water builds endurance l without stressing knee joints or adversely-affecting the tender joints in ones ankles. A single day of moderate running around the pool for 20 minutes has an effect…

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Neighbors

Bone Marrow Drive In Darien Seeks To Help New Canaan Mother DARIEN, Conn. -- A bone marrow drive set for Sunday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Woodway Country Club in Darien will support New Cannan resident Kendra Seth. A mother of four, Seth is fighting Myelodysplastic Syndromes, also known as MDS, and is in need of a bone marrow transplant. She is the mother of New Canaan Country School students: Dylan, Ryan and Tucker and alumnus Henry. For a school project this year, Dylan focused on raising awareness about MDS. MDS is a slow-moving disease in which bone marrow is unable to produce enough healthy blood cells, often causing cardiovascu…

by John Haffey

06/05/2015

Events

White Plains Hospital Celebrates Cancer Survivors' Journeys WHITE PLAINS, NY – White Plains Hospital will celebrate the journey of more than 150 cancer survivors treated recently in the Hospital’s Cancer Program at their annual Cancer Survivors Day brunch on Sunday June 7th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in White Plains. Now in its 15th year, the event is a celebration of the courage and determination shown by cancer survivors throughout the community. 2015 guest of honor and cancer survivor Karen “Toby” Haghenbeck, Ph.D., an assistant professor of nursing at the Lienhard School of Nursing at Pace University, will share her experiences as a lymphoma …

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Schools

Seniors Graduate From Pace University Sponsored Youth Police Academy PURCHASE, N.Y. -- Thirty eight high school seniors from Westchester and Putnam counties graduated from the Westchester Youth Police Academy on Wednesday in a ceremony held at the SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center in Purchase. Pace University has been sponsoring the Youth Police Academy for several years. In addition to hosting the commencement, the university also offers Youth Police Academy students the opportunity to receive three college credits and earn a grade for the course. To fulfill successful completion, students were required to write a research paper, take a final exam an…

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Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Sells $16 Million Waterfront Property In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. – Westport's Coldwell Residential Brokerage sold a 7.13-acre waterfront parcel at 66 Beachside Ave. for $16 million, the largest single waterfront parcel in Westport and the most expensive property sale in Westport so far in 2015, according to the Greater Fairfield County CMLS. Part of the former Bedford Estate, 66 Beachside Ave. had been in the same family for more than a century and includes a 4,907-square-foot main house, guest house, pool, potting shed and greenhouse. “Beachside Avenue is a premier location that has long drawn buyers who deeply value living along We…

by John Haffey

06/05/2015

Sports

Pace Men's Lacrosse Finishes Season With Top 15 Ranking PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – The Pace University Men's Lacrosse Team ended their season as Lacrosse Magazine's No. 14-ranked team in the nation for Division II. The Setters ended their regular season on a three-game winning streak to earn a playoff spot in the NE-10 Championship for the first time since the 2010 season. Click here for a complete recap of season awards, and for a look at the Setters upcoming seeding in ECAC Tournament.

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Schools

Mother Of Three Dawn Machesney Celebrates Pace University Nurse's Degree PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y - It’s never too late to pursue your dreams according to Dawn Machesney, a recent graduate of Pace University's Lienhard School of Nursing. A mother of three, Machesney started studying nursing after her last daughter finished high school, and says, "Ever since childhood, I have wanted to work in the healthcare field to make a difference in the lives of others, but life happens and my plans were put on hold." Machesney held onto her dream through years of working other jobs that gave her some flexibility to be as involved in her daughters’ lives as possible. Machesney o…

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