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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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Business

Keep Your Patio Doors Rolling Into The Fall With Simple Maintenance Tips NEW JERSEY -- Nothing derails backyard enjoyment like a malfunctioning patio door. Instead of inviting the outdoors inside, a broken door makes going to the grill a hassle, invites unwanted pests and results in higher energy bills due to lost air conditioning. However, ensuring your patio doors are on track is simple, thanks to the window and door experts at Renewal by Andersen. When dealing with a sticky door, start by inspecting the tracks for corrosion, chips or divots. The bottom of the track – the part where the door panels slide – should be flat, debris free and firmly in place. If the…

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Lifestyle

Valley Hospital Recognized For Obesity Care Excellence RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Valley Hospital’s bariatric weight-loss surgery program has received full accreditation as a Comprehensive Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. To qualify for the three-year accreditation, metabolic and bariatric surgery programs are required to meet an array of program standards including providing bariatric surgical patients with a multidisciplinary program and improving patient outcomes and long-term success. Accredited centers offer preoperative and postoperative care designed specifically for their severe…

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Lifestyle

Rhhc's Innovative Palliative Care Helps Enrich Patient Quality Of Life DANBURY, Conn. -- Regional Hospice and Home Care in Danbury is in exclusive company. The only hospice organization in the state chosen to participate in the Medicare Care Choices Innovation Model, RHHC is one of only 140 hospice providers nationwide named to the pilot program. The Choices Innovation Model places an emphasis on providing hospice or palliative care services coupled with curing medical treatments. Through the program, Medicare seniors living with illnesses such as cancers, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure and HIV/AIDS are able to utilize non-tradi…

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Lifestyle

Valley Hospital Earns Top Awards For Oncology Services RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Becker’s Hospital Review has named The Valley Hospital to its 2016 edition of "100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs.” According to Becker’s, organizations on the 2016 list are leading the way in quality patient care, cancer outcomes and research. “Earning a spot on this prestigious list reflects Valley’s commitment to providing exceptional cancer care for our patients,” said Dr. Ephraim Casper, Valley/Mount Sinai Director of Comprehensive Cancer Care. “I am very proud of our entire team for earning this recognition.” The Becker's Hospital Rev…

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Lifestyle

White Plains Hospital Helps Young Athletes, Families Prep For New Season WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Just in time for team try outs, games and practices, three highly regarded experts from White Plains Hospital will discuss sports safety for kids, at the North Castle Public Library. The informational session is open to the public and will provide parents, coaches, and caregivers with the tools they need to prevent and treat injuries among school-aged kids. “Playing sports provides tremendous physical and social benefits for kids,” said Dr. Michael Schwartz, orthopedic surgeon with White Plains Hospital Physician Associates Orthopedic Specialists who specializes in spor…

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Real Estate

Greenwich Townhouse Offers Downtown Convenience With Green Escape GREENWICH, Conn. -- Residents seeking big city convenience with a neighborhood feel can enjoy the best of both worlds at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's listing at 12 Georgetowne North in Greenwich. Comprised of 31 townhouse units, Georgetowne North has become a 'must have' address for down-sizers in New York's northern suburbs. The development offers turn-key convenience, yet still provides the feeling of a single family home living. Georgetowne North features an entertaining pool and patio area, nestled amongst the grounds' manicured gardens. Located off Valley Drive and minutes fr…

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Lifestyle

Health Quest Adds New Neurologist To Kingston Staff KINGSTON, N.Y. -- Dr. Julio Vieira has recently joined Health Quest's Kingston Neurology practice and the medical staff of Northern Dutchess Hospital. A New Paltz resident, Vieira specializes in the treatment of headache, facial pain and stroke. He is a multilingual neurologist, trained in neuroscience and epidemiology with international medical experience. Most recently, he completed a fellowship and research at Montefiore Headache Center in New York City through Albert Einstein College of Medicine on headache and facial pain. From 2012 to 2015, Vieira completed a neurology residency at th…

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Lifestyle

HSS Doctor Suggests Pre-Participation Screening For Young Athletes PARAMUS, N.J. -- If you've ever competed in organized sports -- at the recreational, high school, collegiate or professional level -- you have likely undergone a pre-participation examination (PPE). Though often a requirement for competition, athletes and parents may not always understand what a PPE is or why it is performed. The purpose of the PPE is to ensure that athletes are safe to participate in sport and to maximize the athlete’s health. A PPE is not a substitute for an annual health examination or physical, and conversely, an annual physical does not necessarily qualify as a PPE. One…

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Lifestyle

HSS Doctor Shares Back-To- School Injury Prevention Tips STAMFORD, Conn. -- With summer coming to a close, parents are getting ready for their children to head back into the classroom. Dr. Daniel Green, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery, offers some tips for parents to ensure their children remain injury-free and ready to learn. Make sure backpacks have two well-padded straps and weigh a maximum of 15 percent of your child’s body weight. Double-check your child’s athletic shoes for fit and wear. If they don’t fit your child’s growing feet or if they are worn out, it may be time to get a new pair. Is your child ready f…

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Lifestyle

Pace Alum Seeks To Solve The Food Delivery Dilemma, One Dish At A Time NEW YORK -- Hungry, crunched for time, but don't want to spend a fortune? It's the plight of the urban professional. However, according to Pace alum Mohamed Merzouk, grabbing a meal doesn’t have to require a tradeoff. Thanks to Merzouk, a new app is saving New Yorkers time and money, all while helping the environment. Algerian by birth, Merzouk received his bachelor’s degree from Ehec Algiers before moving to the United States six years ago. After briefly attending school in Virginia, he fell in love with New York, enrolled in Pace's Lubin School of Business and began working towards his M.S…

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