John Haffey

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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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Bronxville, NY

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The Chapel School Service & Leadership Campers Give Back BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Campers at the Village Lutheran Church and The Chapel School held a charity bake sale this past week in Bronxville. Campers set a goal of raising $100 for the Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen & ECAP; during the hour long sale they were able to more than doubled their goal. “I can’t believe we made all that money for charity,” exclaimed one happy camper. “We helped to make all the baked goods,” stated another. Through classroom activities and community based projects, participants explored the traits of successful leaders and learned how to use those skills to help make a po…

by John Haffey

08/24/2015

Pleasantville, NY

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36 Pace Athletes Honored With Academic Achievement Awards PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y.-- The Division 2 Athletic Director Association announced its 2014-15 Academic Achievement Award winner, including 36 Pace student-athletes. The awards recognize the outstanding accomplishments of Pace student-athletes during the 2014-15 academic year. To qualify for the award, a student-athlete must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher, have attended college for a minimum of two years and been an active member of their team during the last academic year. These are the Pace recipients: Maria-Vitoria Bernardes, women's swimming and diving Bre…

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Mahopac, NY

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Deadly Fungus Disrupts Banana's Global Distribution, Report Says PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Everyone's favorite on-the-go fruit may be in grave danger, according to a recent report by CNN. Investigators have discovered a deadly fungus plaguing banana crops in Africa, threatening to disrupt the fruit's global distribution. According to the report, global banana crops were virtually wiped out in 1965 due to a Panama-based epidemic that destroyed crops across several continents. Scientists and planters ultimately abandoned the growth of this pre-1965 banana, known as Gros Michel, in favor the disease-resistant, but inferior, Cavendish crop. Today, the Cav…

by John Haffey

08/22/2015

Mahopac, NY

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Deadly Fungus Disrupts Banana's Global Distribution, Report Says PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Everyone's favorite on-the-go fruit may be in grave danger, according to a recent report by CNN. Investigators have discovered a deadly fungus plaguing banana crops in Africa, threatening to disrupt the fruit's global distribution. According to the report, global banana crops were virtually wiped out in 1965 due to a Panama-based epidemic that destroyed crops across several continents. Scientists and planters ultimately abandoned the growth of this pre-1965 banana, known as Gros Michel, in favor the disease-resistant, but inferior, Cavendish crop. Today, the Cav…

by John Haffey

08/22/2015

White Plains, NY

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Deadly Fungus Disrupts Banana's Global Distribution, Says Report WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Everyone's favorite on-the-go fruit may be in grave danger, according to a report by CNN. Investigators have discovered a deadly fungus plaguing banana crops in Africa, threatening to disrupt the fruit's global distribution. According to the report, global banana crops were virtually wiped out in 1965 due to a Panama-based epidemic that destroyed crops across several continents. Scientists and planters ultimately abandoned the growth of this pre-1965 banana, known as Gros Michel, in favor the disease-resistant, but inferior, Cavendish crop. Today, the Cavend…

by John Haffey

08/22/2015

Norwalk, CT

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Deadly Fungus Disrupts Banana's Global Distribution, Report Says FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Everyone's favorite on-the-go fruit may be in grave danger, according to a recent report by CNN. Investigators have discovered a deadly fungus plaguing banana crops in Africa, threatening to disrupt the fruit's global distribution. According to the report, global banana crops were virtually wiped out in 1965 due to a Panama-based epidemic that destroyed crops across several continents. Scientists and planters ultimately abandoned the growth of this pre-1965 banana, known as Gros Michel, in favor the disease-resistant, but inferior, Cavendish crop. Today, the…

by John Haffey

08/22/2015

Pleasantville, NY

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Pace Women's Lacrosse Team Earns Academic Honors PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The Pace University women's lacrosse team earned Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association Division II Academic Squad honors. The Setters posted a 3.42 grade-point average this past year and earned five wins as a first-year program. Every school with a team GPA of 3.0 or higher qualifies and Pace was one of 49 Division II programs to be honored by the IWLCA. Head coach Mike Spinner guided the first-year program a 5-11 record, including opening the season with a 15-5 win over Nyack College. The Setters won three of their first four games to start the seaso…

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White Plains, NY

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Citrin Cooperman Names Eugene Ruvere As Partner WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- On Thursday, Citrin Cooper announced Eugene Ruvere as its newest partner. With more than 15 years experience, Ruvere is an expert with state and local taxes. He has been with the firm since 2012. Ruvere's role provides both publicly and privately held companies with deep state and local tax knowledge, allowing them to ascertain savings opportunities and mitigate exposures. From common to obscure, Ruvere handles all aspects of state and local taxes, including income and franchise, sales and use, employment and property taxes. Ruvere received his bachelor’s degree…

by John Haffey

08/21/2015

Pleasantville, NY

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Pace Performing Arts Alumni Shine On Screen, Stage PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace Performing Arts students garnered 15 nomination and 4 awards at the Planet Connections Theatre Festival this past month, as well as starred in the new HBO mini-series "Show Me A Hero." Seniors Jamen Nanthakumar, won Best Music/Lyrics, Liana Wright-Mark, for Best Book/Lyrics, Katherine Wilkins, for Best Directing, and sophomore Selena Qureshi took home Best Leading Actress for their parts in the play "Elise." The Planet Connections Festivity is New York’s premiere socially-conscious arts festival. The Festivity is designed to invoke the power of art in motivat…

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Mt. Kisco, NY

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No Time To Pump Iron? Saw Mill Club Shares Body-Weight Exercises MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Hitting the gym provides a chance to reset, break out of the grind and keep the body in shape. However, sometimes it's impossible to get away from it all and work up a sweat. Fear not, for the trainers at Saw Mill Club have formed a training regime that can be done anywhere from the bedroom to the boardroom. Wall sits are great way to strengthen the legs without the need for machines. Stand with your back to the wall and then slide down as though you are sitting; just without the chair. “Sit” for 60 seconds with your thighs parallel to the ground or until you can’t tak…

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