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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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Armonk, NY

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Three Stepinac High School Students Capture Top Academic Honors WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Three academically outstanding students at Archbishop Stepinac High School, ranked as one of the country’s top 50 Catholic high schools, have captured top honors from renowned institutions. Ronald (“Deuce”) Prince of Valhalla, a sophomore, has been selected to serve on the prestigious Youth About Business (YAB) National Leadership Team. He is one of only 15 students from across the country and the only one from Westchester who earned the top honor to be part of the group charged with developing the next Summer Business Camp, YAB’s cornerstone program. At the camp, st…

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Armonk, NY

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Pace, GE Work To Help Increase Female Representation In Stemc Fields PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- With support from GE Capital, Pace University’s Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems is working to overcome longstanding gender disparities in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and computing, through a new initiative. Called Women in Technology @ Pace (WIT@Pace), the program aims to introduce STEMC to high school girls and other underserved and underrepresented populations in Westchester County. “The Seidenberg School has consistently advanced and supported STEMC education for women and minorities since its inception,” said Susan …

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Briarcliff, NY

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Dr. Emil Nigro To Be Honored At Annual Phelps Champagne Ball SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- Phelps Memorial Hospital Center recently announced its 28th Annual Champagne Ball, which will be held Friday, Nov. 6, 2015 at 6pm at Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Briarcliff Manor. The evening’s plans to honor Dr. Emil Nigro of North Salem, who serves as the Director of Emergency Medicine. “In the course of 38 years, Dr. Nigro’s contribution to Phelps and emergency medicine has been immeasurable,” said Daniel Blum, Phelps President and CEO. “Honoring him at the Champagne Ball gives us all an opportunity to recognize the tremendous impact he has had in establishing the…

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Bergenfield, NJ

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The Valley Hospital's New 'Prehab' Program Brings Patients To Their Feet RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- For anyone who has contemplated a knee or hip replacement, the prospect of a long post-surgical recovery can be a daunting one. The grueling rehabilitation sessions, the frustration of re-learning everyday movements, the weeks of waiting to return to 'normal' is almost enough to make patients reconsider surgery. However, thanks to The Valley Hospital's new pre-surgery conditioning program, those contemplating a hip or knee replacement can be back back on their feet in no time. “Prehab can help people return to a healthier, more active life sooner. It’s a great addition to …

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Mamaroneck, NY

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Help Shape New Rochelle's Waterfront At Five Islands Park This Thursday NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- With nearly three square miles of the city's total area being water, New Rochelle is seeking community input as to how best develop its coast along the Long Island Sound. Residents and business owners are invited to join the City of New Rochelle on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6 PM at Five Islands Park's Indoor Pavilion to offer input into the creation of the City's Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan(LWRP).. Discussion topics will include the community’s vision for the waterfront, creation of an inventory of waterfront resources, identification of critical issues facing the wa…

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Bergenfield, NJ

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Hasbrouck Heights Resident Joins Hawthorne Chevrolet Sales Team HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J.-- Hasbrouck Heights resident, John Dingertopadre, recently joined the Hawthorne Chevrolet sales team as the dealership’s newest Sales and Leasing Consultant. With more than 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, Dingertopadre is a seasoned Chevrolet-brand specialist bringing knowledge and trust to his new customers at Hawthorne Chevrolet. "I've been in the car business all my life" he says. Prior to joining Hawthorne, Dingertopadre worked with Paramus Chevrolet. The switch to Hawthorne Chevy was an easy one, he says. "I heard nice things a…

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Mamaroneck, NY

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Library Green Park To Be Christened Ruby Dee Park This Weekend NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – A beloved park is getting a new name this weekend, when County and City officials will rename the Library Green Park in honor of the late actor and activist Ruby Dee. All are invited to attend the ceremony, which will take place on Saturday, October 10 at 3PM. After Miss Dee’s passing in June 2014, the New Rochelle community sought a way to honor her memory and acknowledge her five decades of service. The Ruby Dee Commemorative Committee, chaired by Councilman Jared Rice, was convened and recommended that the park adjacent to the Library be renamed…

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Bergenfield, NJ

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Valley Hospital Offer New Approach to Finding and Removing Breast Cancer RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Valley Hospital was recently recognized as the first hospital in northern New Jersey to offer a more accurate and patient-friendly procedure to precisely pinpoint and remove small benign and cancerous breast tumors abnormal breast tissue. The procedure, called radioactive seed localization, consists of a radiologist injecting a low-energy radioactive 'seed' the size of a grain of rice into the breast tissue to mark the exact location of the tumor or abnormal tissue. In the operating room, the surgeon is able to locate the seed and remove both it and the abnormal breas…

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Bridgeport, CT

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New 3D Design Technology Helps Mr. Handyman Make Plans A Reality FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- For Connecticut homeowners looking to spruce up their houses for the fall and winter holidays with a new kitchen, bathroom, mudroom, laundry room, or basement, now is the time to start making those plans. Thanks to their new website, Mr. Handyman of Upper Fairfield County’s design team of Linda DeSilva and Noreen Von Brauchitsch can help make planning renovations easier than ever before. New rendering technology enables the design team to show clients exactly what their renovations will look before construction begins. Through 3D floor plans and elevations, the des…

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Greenwich, CT

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Area Doctor Explains Exercise And Dieting May Not Be Enough To Shed Weight NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Despite the nonstop barrage of weight loss supplements, dieting regimes, and workout plans on the average American, sometimes more is needed, says Dr. Anthony Starpoli of Greenwich Village Gastronenterology and director of the American Obesity Center. While dieting and exercise may help certain people lose weight, it is not the solution for everyone. "The problem with traditional dieting is commitment," he says. "People have to be committed to wanting to change course. For instance, people think diet sodas qualify as eating healthy, meanwhile they are eating …

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