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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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Beekman-Poughquag, NY

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Generational Gratitude: Putnam Family Gives Thanks For WMC Healing MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- When a family member receives life-saving treatment from a doctor and medical staff, the next of kin often take notice. In the case of the Hartnett family, gaining a new lease on life wasn't just a one-time affair. When Luisa Hartnett, 67, underwent emergency heart surgery last fall, she became the third member of her family to undergo surgery at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). “This highlights what Westchester Medical Center does,” said her cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Joshua B. Goldberg. “We, as a medic…

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Beekman-Poughquag, NY

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WMC Helps Jazz Librarian Stay Pitch Perfect POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- A library clerk by day and a jazz-and-blues crooner by night, Audrey Willis of Poughkeepsie makes a living with her eyes. That's why when a slow-growing tumor was discovered near her optic nerves in 1995, she knew trouble was lurking. However, it took nearly 22 years before she opted for surgery, only doing so at the recommendation of doctors at Westchester Medical Center. If not for the intervention of one incredibly committed doctor, Mark Watts, MD, a neurosurgeon at MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of WMCHealth, the surgery would not have occurred when it did. …

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Beekman-Poughquag, NY

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Feeling The Winter Blues? Here's How To Get Your Diet Ready For Spring WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Winter's cold days and long nights can wreak havoc on even the most disciplined dieter. As the snow begins to melt and the promise of outdoor activities returns, here's how to make sure your body is ready to "spring ahead." “Over the cold months, most of us tend to hibernate," said Susan Epstein, MS, RD, CDN, registered dietitian at The Surgical Weight Loss Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). To shed those extra pounds and reclaim warm-weather figures, she encourages people to …

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Bergenfield, NJ

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Valley Opens New Mahwah Health And Fitness Facility MAHWAH, N.J. -- For those looking to beak a sweat in Bergen County, there's a new option in town. Valley Health System recently opened Valley Health LifeStyles, a professionally supervised health and fitness facility at the Valley Center for Health and Wellness in Mahwah. Valley Health LifeStyles is a world-class health and fitness center designed to help members of all ages and fitness levels achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Much more than a gym, Valley Health LifeStyles includes an aquatics area with a six-lane lap pool, a leisure/play pool and a warm-water therapy pool; state-o…

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Bergenfield, NJ

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The Valley Hospital Tops List Of Best Hospitals For Childbirth RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Planning on having a baby in North Jersey? One Bergen County hospital has been named best in the nation, according to a recent report. The Valley Hospital has received the 2018 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics for a fourth consecutive year. According to the Women’s Choice Award, Valley is one of 400 hospitals that women feel confident in choosing for their maternity needs. This designation identifies the country’s best hospitals for obstetrics based on criteria that considers female satisfaction and clinical excellence. “We are very…

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Mahopac, NY

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Pass On The Electronic Puff, Say Experts At Northern Westchester Hospital MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Don't let their smoke-free composition or playful flavors fool you: electronic cigarettes and vapes are dangerous products. These electronic smoking gadgets were originally developed as safer nicotine delivery devices for those trying to kick cigarettes. "If you’re an adult who hasn’t found success with smoking cessation programs, I would rather you vape than smoke a pack of cigarettes," said Dr. Richard Stumacher, chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Northern Westchester Hospital. "But these devices are not for children – ever." Unfortun…

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Bedford, NY

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Hit The Country In Style At These Barn-Centric Westchester Homes WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Due largely to its early agriculture roots, Westchester County offers no shortage of homes with barns, cottages or other external buildings. For those fortunate enough to live in one of these historic homes, having an extra building on a property can open a world of fun. From guest rooms to writers studios, here are three homes in Westchester County that make the most of their secondary buildings: Located on six acres in northern Westchester, 14 Chapel Road in Waccabuc offers homeowners a variety of spaces to call home. The property's main house is an early 1800s…

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Newburgh, NY

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History Comes Alive In SUNY Orange Classroom MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. -- From the plight of the earliest American colonists struggling to survive in a distant and harsh land, to outmanned militias battling the Redcoats as our nation fought for independence, to the United States’ early presidents who guided our government and expanded our country, history comes alive in the SUNY Orange classroom of associate professor Michael McCoy. Those students who have the good fortune of enrolling in a course taught by McCoy, an acclaimed history and government professor, can be guaranteed that history will not be boring. Neither will government, European …

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Armonk, NY

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ONS Lands 15 Doctors On 'Best Of' List HARRISON, N.Y. -- From foot and ankle injuries to spine and neck pain, residents seeking the area's premier doctors needn't go far. 15 orthopedic and neurosurgical specialists from ONS were named among Fairfield County’s top doctors for 2018, according to Moffly Media. Moffly recently published an annual survey compiled by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., a national medical data research group. As a practice, ONS had more physicians named as top doctors in their categories than any other practice in the region. “ONS was founded 20 years ago to bring the best and brightest orthopedists and spi…

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Darien, CT

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ONS Lands 15 Doctors On 'Best Of' List GREENWICH, Conn. -- From foot and ankle injuries to spine and neck pain, residents seeking the area's premier doctors needn't go far. 15 orthopedic and neurosurgical specialists from ONS were named among Fairfield County’s top doctors for 2018, according to Moffly Media. Moffly recently published an annual survey compiled by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., a national medical data research group. As a practice, ONS had more physicians named as top doctors in their categories than any other practice in the region. “ONS was founded 20 years ago to bring the best and brightest orthopedists and s…

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