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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Mt. Kisco, NY
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Northern Westchester Hospital Promotes Healthy Eating This Summer Northern Westchester Hospital Promotes Healthy Eating This Summer
Northern Westchester Hospital Promotes Healthy Eating This Summer MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester Hospital has sponsored a series of healthy eating events this summer, showing kids and adults alike how to get the most out of what they put in their bodies.  

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Pleasantville, NY
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Pace University Appoints Dinan President Of Honors Program Pace University Appoints Dinan President Of Honors Program
Pace University Appoints Dinan President Of Honors Program PLEASATVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace University recently introduced Susan Dinan as the founding dean of the Pforzheimer Honors College this past week. Beginning Aug. 3, Dinan will spearhead the articulation, development and implementation of a comprehensive vision that positions the Honors College as a first-choice destination for high-achieving high school students, according to a press release. The honors program allows talented undergraduate students of all majors to study under distinguished Pace faculty members, according to a press release. Dinan earned her bachelor's degree from Cornell Un…

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Pleasantville, NY
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Pace University Names New Director Of Honors Program Pace University Names New Director Of Honors Program
Pace University Names New Director Of Honors Program Pace University announced Thursday the promotion of Mohsen Shiri-Garakani as director of the Pforzheimer Honors College for the Pleasantville campus.  Shiri-Garakani has been serving as a faculty adviser in the Pforzheimer Honors College since spring 2013 and created and designed the Undergraduate Research Program for honors students in Pleasantville. Shiri-Garakani's new role aims to stimulate the intellectual curiosity of high ability students and provide a high-impact educational experience. The program aims to attract, retain, and develop students with great academic potential throu…

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Pound Ridge, NY
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Registration For Bowhunting At Ward Pound Ridge, Other Parks Will Start Registration For Bowhunting At Ward Pound Ridge, Other Parks Will Start
Registration For Bowhunting At Ward Pound Ridge, Other Parks Will Start WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Westchester County Parks announced Wednesday that it will start registration for deer hunting with bow and arrow this coming fall at several county parks. Muscoot Farm and Lasdon Park and Arboretum in Somers, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, Mountain Lakes Park in North Salem and Hilltop Hanover Farm in Yorktown Heights are on the list of places where bow hunters can legally deer hunt in Fall 2015. John E. Hand Bald Mountain Park in Yorktown will continue as a pilot program, with limited hunter access only. Participants will be selected through pr…

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Armonk, NY
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Rep. Maloney Backs Bill Promoting Child Safety On Airplanes Rep. Maloney Backs Bill Promoting Child Safety On Airplanes
Rep. Maloney Backs Bill Promoting Child Safety On Airplanes WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- U.S. Reps. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-18) and Richard Hanna (R-22) unveiled their bipartisan legislation to upgrade emergency medical supplies for children on airplanes. As a father, I believe that every family deserves to have the peace of mind that comes with knowing their airplane is properly equipped for an emergency,” said Maloney. “It is unacceptable that our children’s safety is not accounted for on airplanes today, and our proposal will remedy this situation by requiring the FAA to enforce emergency medical requirements for our kids.” Currently, airplane…

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Rye, NY
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Astorino, Playland To Celebrate International Friendship Day Astorino, Playland To Celebrate International Friendship Day
Astorino, Playland To Celebrate International Friendship Day RYE, N.Y. -- County Executive Rob Astorino and Playland Park in Rye have joined to help Westchester resident celebrate International Friendship Day on Sunday. “Nothing says ‘summer’ like a ride on the Dragon Coaster with great friends,” sats Astorino. “With discounted admission prices and special activities planned for International Friendship Day, you’re guaranteed a fantastic time.” For International Friendship Day, the county’s Parks Department is offering a $15 rides admission special for the entire day. To add to the fun, representatives from News 12 Westchester, the Westchester Kn…

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Mahopac, NY
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Rep. Maloney Backs Bill Promoting Child Safety Kits On Airplanes Rep. Maloney Backs Bill Promoting Child Safety Kits On Airplanes
Rep. Maloney Backs Bill Promoting Child Safety Kits On Airplanes PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- U.S. Reps. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-18) and Richard Hanna (R-22) unveiled their bipartisan legislation to upgrade emergency medical supplies for children on airplanes. As a father, I believe that every family deserves to have the peace of mind that comes with knowing their airplane is properly equipped for an emergency,” said Maloney. “It is unacceptable that our children’s safety is not accounted for on airplanes today, and our proposal will remedy this situation by requiring the FAA to enforce emergency medical requirements for our kids.” Currently, airplanes are…

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Rivertowns, NY
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Mercy College Promotes 'My Brother's Keeper' Scholarship Fund Mercy College Promotes 'My Brother's Keeper' Scholarship Fund
Mercy College Promotes 'My Brother's Keeper' Scholarship Fund DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- Committed to helping the next generation succeed, Mercy College has begun asking community members to contribute to the College’s 'My Brother’s Keeper Scholarship' to benefit African-American or Hispanic males enrolled in Mercy’s School of Business.   Phillip Keefe, director of Planned Giving said, “As a college we are committed to helping students improve their life outcomes.  We want to ensure that they are reaching their full potential.  Our motto is ‘come as you are’ - regardless of wealth or anything else.”  In 2013, Mercy College collaborated with Joe Schlater…

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Ossining, NY
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Children Learn West African Drumming, Dancing at Ossining Camp Children Learn West African Drumming, Dancing at Ossining Camp
Children Learn West African Drumming, Dancing at Ossining Camp OSSINING, N.Y. -- Seventeen students arrived at Claremont School in Ossining on a Monday in July and five days later were drumming and dancing to the traditional rhythms of Guinea in West Africa, as if they had been doing it for six months, said Matt Young, a fourth-grade teacher in Ossining. “Before Monday, most of them had never picked up a stick before, except to roast a marshmallow. Most of them had never danced before, except the Macarena,” Young told their relatives and friends before the children performed on the last day of the week long camp. Young worked with the father-daught…

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Pleasantville, NY
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Four Pace Baseball Players Selected As Summer League All-Stars Four Pace Baseball Players Selected As Summer League All-Stars
Four Pace Baseball Players Selected As Summer League All-Stars PLEASANTVILLE, NY – Four Pace University baseball players were selected to the all-star team in their summer league as they prepare for the 2016 season. Senior pitchers Josh Garran, Dylan Mouzakes, and infielder Brett Bittiger along with junior outfielder John Kukura were honored with all-star team selections. Garran, playing for the North Adams (Mass.) Steeple Cats, was named to the New England Collegiate Baseball League All-Star Team but the game was cancelled due to weather last week. He earned all-star honors after going 5-0 with a 2.23 ERA, while striking out 41 batters in 44 1/3 i…

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