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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

Want To Love Your Heart? A Low Cholesterol Can Help Says Highland Medical ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Everyone knows that health risks associated with elevated blood cholesterol level: heart and vascular disease, obesity, heart attacks strokes and more. However, understanding cholesterol and how to keep it in check is an important first step in warding off these cardiac maladies. According to Dr. David Southren of Advanced Cardiovascular Care in Valley Cottage, cholesterol circulates in the bloodstream, carried on particles that can deposit in arteries. "Cholesterol comes not only from diets high in fats, but is also produced in the body," said Southren. &q…

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Sports

Pace Youth Soccer Clinic Kicks Off Fall Season PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – This past weekend, the Pace University women's soccer team held a free youth clinic for over 100 boys and girls from the area at the Westchester campus' Pace Stadium. "This was a great opportunity to connect our student-athletes with the local soccer community," said Pace soccer head coach Mike Winn. "We enjoyed it as much as the youth players." The clinic featured soccer instruction by Pace student-athletes and coaches, and included both games and drills. Participants also received giveaways, and had the opportunity to have 2016 Pace Soccer schedul…

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Lifestyle

Burke Brings Rehabilitation Closer Than Ever Before WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Fighting an illness or recovering from an injury isn't easy. That's why more patients are opting for the advanced, local treatment available at outpatient centers like those offered by Burke Rehabilitation Hospital. "As healthcare continues to change, the key is to keep people as healthy as possible and out of hospitals and ER’s," said Steven Tisser, senior administrator of outpatient services at the Westchester-based rehabilitation center. "Rehab plays a big role in keeping people healthy and can be a lower-cost way to keep them on track and prevent inju…

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Lifestyle

HSS Surgeon Answers Your Running Injury Questions STAMFORD, Conn. -- For many distance runners, the miles of training that they put in to help prepare and condition for an upcoming race can pose certain injury risks. Dr. Sabrina Strickland, an orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery, answers questions from runners eager to train and still avoid injury. I have been experiencing pain on my left knee on the side, and I think it might be iliotibial syndrome. I recently competed in a half marathon, but my knees gave up on me half way and I had to walk the rest. I still have trouble bending my knee. What can help heal this? Unfortunat…

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Lifestyle

Don’t Forget The Doctor During Back-To-School Planning PARAMUS, N.J. -- As a parent, you’ve probably received a school supplies shopping list for all the traditional items your child needs before returning for the coming school year. However, it’s just as important to make sure your child is prepared for the new school term from an orthopedic standpoint and to follow several tips to help prevent school-related injury. Find the Right Backpack -- Heavy backpacks are a common cause of back pain in children, though they do not cause scoliosis, as some believe. Backpacks should weigh 10 percent or less of the child’s total body weight and have wide,…

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Lifestyle

Log Exercise, Win Prizes At Health Quest’s Get Fit Fall Challenge DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Lace up your shoes and get ready to make the Hudson Valley your gym during the next Get Fit Hudson Valley six-week challenge. The challenge is held from Sept. 10 to Oct. 22 and uses prize incentives to encourage participants to exercise in parks, fitness centers and more sites in Dutchess, Ulster and Putnam counties. Participants exercise for at least 30 minutes and enter their activity at getfithv.com or post about their workout on social media with the hashtag #getfithv. The more entries submitted, the better the chance to win an Apple Watch, Nutribullet Rx, Camel…

09/05/2016

Lifestyle

Women Business Executives Discuss Leadership Roles With Lieutenant Governor SUFFERN, N.Y. -- A group of Rockland Business Association's Women's Leadership Council members met with NYS Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul at Rockland Community College on Aug. 30. Discussions centered around advancing women in the workplace and encouraging women to take on leadership roles. The women shared stories and discussed issues of concern. As the Lieutenant Governor tours the state, she will report her findings on the state of women today to Governor Cuomo. Pictured: Seated left to right: Anita Levine, Apple Bank for Savings; Edie Haughney, Ameriprise Financial Services; Joan Ne…

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Lifestyle

ONS Doctor Helps Football Players' Shoulders Stay Sharp This Season GREENWICH, Conn. -- When discussing football injuries, people most often think of concussions or the season ending ACL tear, like the injury that recently sidelined Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. It's not just head and legs says ONS sports medicine specialist, Dr. Marc S. Kowalsky. Players' shoulders and clavicles are at risk for sprains, strains, fractures and tears. “Clavicle fractures can occur from a direct blow, or due to a fall on an outstretched arm,” Dr. Kowalsky explained. Fortunately, the majority of these fractures can be managed non-operatively, he said, “Only t…

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Lifestyle

Enjoy A Lifetime Of Comfort With Windows From Renewal By Andersen NEW JERSEY -- Knowing when to change old windows can be difficult. While roofs, decks and other home accessories show signs of needing repair or replacement, windows often look fine despite being past their prime. Thanks to Renewal by Andersen's high quality windows, homeowners can enjoy comfort and peace of mind in every room for decades to come. According to the experts at Renewal by Andersen, a clear sign of malfunctioning windows is having issues heating and cooling a room. “The most common issue that people have is their windows are not efficient, and no matter how high you turn up your…

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Lifestyle

Looking To Transform Your Home? New Windows Offer An Easy Facelift NEW JERSEY -- For homeowners embarrassed by their house's outdated aesthetic or just looking to reinvent their look, Renewal by Andersen's replacement windows are a quick way to improve curb appeal. For houses that have design flexibility and are neither historic nor part of a community, changing a window's style can create a new look. For example, replacing a large double-hung window with a bay window of the same size expands the room and welcomes more natural light. The window can be used as a breakfast nook in the mornings, and doubles as an extra seat throughout the day. Sometimes windo…

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