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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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It's An App! Valley Unveils New Mobile Pregnancy Tool It's An App! Valley Unveils New Mobile Pregnancy Tool
It's An App! Valley Unveils New Mobile Pregnancy Tool RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- For expecting parents in Bergen County, The Valley Hospital is putting its pregnancy and childbirth expertise in the palm of users' hands, thanks to the hospital's new Pregnancy to Parenthood app. The free app makes it easy for parents to access tools and information pertaining to pregnancy, childbirth and beyond. Families can follow their baby’s development, manage prenatal health and stay connected to Valley’s services for moms and babies anytime, anywhere. The app's features include: Week-by-week updates to track your baby’s development Animations and videos Trackers…
Mahwah First Responders Give Pets A Fighting Chance With New Oxygen Masks Mahwah First Responders Give Pets A Fighting Chance With New Oxygen Masks
Mahwah First Responders Give Pets A Fighting Chance With New Oxygen Masks MAHWAH, N.J. -- Thanks to Barbara Messina, a Hawthorne resident and volunteer with Companion Animal Advocates, dogs and cats in Mahwah are getting a lifeline during times of crisis. She and the Bergen County-based animal welfare group recently donated pet oxygen masks to the Mahwah Police's K-9 Unit , which will provide vital support to pets during emergency responses. The masks, which come in three sizes, are specially sized to enable firefighters or EMTs to deliver oxygen to pets during life and death circumstances. Additionally, Mahwah EMS is in need of pet oxygen mask donations for its …
Stamford Health Names New Chair Of Orthopedic Surgery Department Stamford Health Names New Chair Of Orthopedic Surgery Department
Stamford Health Names New Chair Of Orthopedic Surgery Department STAMFORD, Conn. -- Dr. Charles “Chip” Cornell has been named chair of the newly created Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Stamford Health, effective March 1. As department chair, Cornell will be responsible for the direction of all orthopedic services, including subspecialty divisions and HSS Orthopedics at Stamford Health.   The hospital’s new collaboration with Hospital for Special Surgery was announced last month. “We are proud to have someone of Dr. Cornell’s recognized leadership and surgical expertise join Stamford Health as we expand orthopedic services,” said Dr. Sharon Kiely, sen…
Pace Student-Athletes Tell A Story On National Read Across America Day Pace Student-Athletes Tell A Story On National Read Across America Day
Pace Student-Athletes Tell A Story On National Read Across America Day PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. - Nearly 50 Pace University student-athletes and staff members recently visited the Bedford Road School in Pleasantville, N.Y. to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday and National Read Across America Day, by reading to the elementary school students. Pace student-athletes from a variety of teams partnered with classes to read books and discuss life as student-athletes at Pace. The Bedford Road School students were able to take a break from class and sit down with the athletes, listen to them read and pick their brains about what it's like being serious athletes and college stud…
Elliman Offices, Agents Walk The Red Carpet At 'Ellies' Awards Ceremony Elliman Offices, Agents Walk The Red Carpet At 'Ellies' Awards Ceremony
Elliman Offices, Agents Walk The Red Carpet At 'Ellies' Awards Ceremony NEW YORK -- Earlier this month, Douglas Elliman Real Estate's nationwide agents and employees gathered at Radio City Music Hall in New York City for the firm's annual awards celebration, known as "The Ellies." Amassing $24.6 billion in nationwide sales in 2016, Elliman posted a 10 percent increase from 2015. In celebration of the firm’s growth, expansion and world-class service, employees from across the country were honored by Elliman's leadership team. Among those recognized were several offices and agents from Westchester County and Connecticut. “I’m so proud of the terrific wo…
Pace People This Week: Theater For Vets And Joint Session Guest Pace People This Week: Theater For Vets And Joint Session Guest
Pace People This Week: Theater For Vets And Joint Session Guest PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Here is a roundup of newsmakers and their news in brief from Pace University: Dr. Melissa Cardon, professor of Management and Management Science in Pace's Lubin School of Business, has been awarded Distinguished Professor status, the highest honor the school bestows on a faculty member. Cardon's work has been in the fields of entrepreneurial emotion, cognition and passion. A full release can be read on Pace's website. Lubin Professor and eLab Director Bruce Bachenheimer was quoted in a Fortune article concerning Amazon’s Echo technology. He discussed the importance of…
For Small Business Owners It's Shop Local, Bank Local, Says Oritani Bank For Small Business Owners It's Shop Local, Bank Local, Says Oritani Bank
For Small Business Owners It's Shop Local, Bank Local, Says Oritani Bank TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J. -- From farmers markets to boutique stores, consumers across the United States have embraced the call to "shop local." However, many of these small businesses who rely on community support aren't given this same acknowledgment in their financial partnerships with large banking institutions. That's why more and more local companies are turning to community banks like Oritani Bank for uncompromised services and personal care. "The most important relationship for a small business is with their bank," said Kelly Velasquez-Carcich, VP and business …
NWH's Minimally Invasive Colon Surgery Helps Patients Heal Faster NWH's Minimally Invasive Colon Surgery Helps Patients Heal Faster
NWH's Minimally Invasive Colon Surgery Helps Patients Heal Faster MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- After being diagnosed with a condition that required colorectal surgery, Michael was faced with the decision on where to seek treatment. After extensive research and consultation, he and his wife were led to Dr. Jerald Wishner and Northern Westchester Hospital. Wishner is the director of Minimally Invasive and Colorectal Surgery and co-director of the Institute for Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery at Northern Westchester Hospital. Once Michael and his wife were introduced to Wishner, they knew they'd come to the right place. "Dr. Wishner's off-beat sense of hu…
The Valley Hospital Helps Parents, Athletes With Concussion Baseline Tests The Valley Hospital Helps Parents, Athletes With Concussion Baseline Tests
The Valley Hospital Helps Parents, Athletes With Concussion Baseline Tests RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- For young athletes, concussion are quickly becoming a growing problem. Usually caused by a bump or blow to the head, concussions occur when the brain, suspended inside the skull and surrounded by fluid, continues to travel with momentum until it “bangs” up against the skull. In order to ensure that those who might experience concussions are accurately diagnosed and effectively treated, The Valley Hospital is offering ImPACT Concussion Management Testing later this month. ImPACT baseline testing is a 20-30 minute neurocognitive test battery that includes measures of verbal …
New At-Home Treatment Revolutionizes Dialysis And Kidney Treatment New At-Home Treatment Revolutionizes Dialysis And Kidney Treatment
New At-Home Treatment Revolutionizes Dialysis And Kidney Treatment By the time a chronic kidney disease that requires dialysis is diagnosed, many patients have already been through a lot. What begins as nausea, fatigue, swelling and vomiting quickly escalates to the treatment stage, which often requires a kidney transplant and hemodialysis. While hemodialysis is effective at removing toxins from the blood stream, it can be a burdensome process. That's why more and more doctors are advocating for automated peritoneal dialysis, an in-home alternative to the traditional treatment. "Most patients who receive hemodialysis do so in a dialysis center, which t…
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