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John Haffey

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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

ONS Shares The Low Down On Lower Back Pain GREENWICH, Conn. -- Did you know that 80 percent of Americans experience low back pain at some point in their lifetime? According to neurosurgeon Dr. Scott Simon of Orthopedic and Neurosurgery Specialists in Greenwich and Stamford, the majority of low back pain is due to a lower back muscle and ligament strain or sprain. “This type of common low back pain usually occurs after exercise or other exertions, as muscles tighten,” he said, adding that stress has also been shown to make people more susceptible to episodic low back pain. Avoiding sudden lifting away from your body and stretching bef…

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Business

Athena Awards Recognize Hudson Valley Women Professionals DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Chamber Foundation, Inc. has announced the 2016 honorees for the ATHENA International Award Reception, which honors women of distinction throughout the mid-Hudson region. Chosen by a selection committee composed of the past three years’ honorees, ATHENA winners demonstrate strengths in career excellence and leadership, community volunteer involvement and willingness to serve as mentors – especially to women in the business community. The honorees are: Gloria Cukar, MidHudson Regional Hospital Dr. Pamela Edington, Dutchess Community College Renée Fillette Ph.D,…

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Events

Aloha! Charity Pineapple 5K Comes To Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Polynesian islands are coming to Connecticut next month as the Pineapple Classic Foundation hosts the 5th Annual Pineapple Classic Obstacle 5K at the Greenwich Polo Club on Saturday, Oct. 8. The Pineapple Classic is a Hawaiian-themed 5K obstacle course with a post-race luau including live entertainment, food and a beer garden sponsored by Stamford's Half-Full Brewery. Participants range from serious competitors to families and walkers. Individuals and teams run in waves spaced 15 minutes apart, and anyone eight years of age and older can participate. Prizes are award…

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09/26/2016

Lifestyle

Endless Summer: NYP/Lawrence Hospital Discusses Melanoma Prevention WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Although the sun is setting on summer, as a result of indoor tanning, Melanoma has become an issue regardless of season. That's why on Saturday, Sept. 24 at Iona College, NYP/Lawrence Hospital is co-sponsoring a symposium with ColumbiaDoctors and the AIM at Melanoma Foundation to discuss skin safety, screening and Melanoma prevention. In the conference, several leading industry experts will discuss emerging therapies, the importance of clinical trials and innovations in research. The panelists will also take a comprehensive look at current trends including the ala…

09/23/2016

Schools

Pace People This Week: School Fashion, Ivory Trade And Law Alumna PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Here is a roundup of newsmakers and their news in brief from Pace University: Pace Law student Joseph Moravec was quoted in an Associated Press article about the movement to ban domestic ivory trading markets. The full story can be read here. Pace students Briana Iacia and Megan Sharp were featured in an MTV post about stylish first day of school outfits. Their style can be viewed here. The Westchester Women's Bar Association presented its Justice Sondra M. Miller Scholarship to Pace Law student Erica Danielsen. A full recap can be found here. Publishing program alu…

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Schools

Pace Announces Regulatory Program For Finance Professionals NEW YORK -- In response to today’s evolving regulatory environment, Pace University's Center for Global Governance, Reporting, and Regulation and the Association of International Bank Auditors will begin the tenth offering of the Certified Compliance and Regulatory Professional -- or CCRP® -- certification program for financial service professionals. Classes will take place Sept. 22 through April 13, and will be held at Pace’s Midtown Center in the historic Fred French Building. The CCRP program's 26 sessions, taught by industry professionals and Pace professors, examine key aspects of gove…

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Lifestyle

Miles With Meaning: WMC Doctor Runs Marathon In Support Of His Patients VALHALLA, N.Y. -- This fall, six Westchester Medical Center Health Network employees from across the Hudson Valley will channel their fighting spirit in the TCS New York City Marathon on Nov. 6. As Dr. Stephen Ferrando paces himself through his third TCS New York City Marathon -- he’s run in more than 40 marathons total -- he’ll have the minds of others in mind. Ferrando is Director of Psychiatry for WMCHealth’s Behavioral Health Center, which has offered a full spectrum of inpatient, outpatient, community and emergency mental health care services for individuals and families since 1929. “B…

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Lifestyle

Valley Receives State's Only Four Year Accreditation For Radiation Oncology RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Valley Hospital has received a full, four-year accreditation from the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO) Accreditation Program for Excellence APEx). Valley’s cancer program holds the distinction of being the only one in New Jersey, and one of seven in the country, to receive this accreditation. “We are pleased to receive APEx accreditation from ASTRO, the premier radiation oncology society in the world,” said Dr. Chad DeYoung, Co-Director of Radiation Oncology at Valley. “Evaluating our processes in relation to ASTRO’s high standards, including standard…

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Events

NWH, Area Families Keep Young Arms Healthy With Panel Discussion MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- In response to the growing number of shoulder and arm injuries amongst young athletes, Northern Westchester Hospital will be hosting a community lecture this October, exploring the alarming trend and discussing how to keep participants injury-free. Entitled "Throwing Injuries and the Youth Athlete: Prevention and Treatment," the forum will be held on Oct. 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the NWH Conference Center in Mount Kisco. Dr. Michael A. Gott, an orthopedic surgeon with Westchester Sport and Spine, and Karl Rusch, a board certified orthopedic physical therapist at NWH’…

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Real Estate

ERA Insite Realty Welcomes Agents From Westchester To Wales WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- ERA Insite Realty Services has announced the addition of three new real estate salespersons, having attracted talent from Westchester and beyond to one of the nation's leading ERA brokerages. Amanda Samuel, David “Simon” Jones and Joseph Roazzi have all joined the ERA team. “Amanda is a great addition to our team in the Bronxville office," said Louis Budetti, principal broker of ERA Insite Realty Services. "She grew up and has lived most of her life in Yonkers, giving her a wealth of local knowledge." Samuel holds a degree in Psychology from SUNY Stony B…

09/22/2016

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