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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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HSS: Treatment Options For Achilles Tendon Ruptures HSS: Treatment Options For Achilles Tendon Ruptures
HSS: Treatment Options For Achilles Tendon Ruptures PARAMUS, N.J. -- Achilles tendon ruptures are quite common, often occurring in sports that require sudden bursts of muscle power in the legs. Patients report the rupturing sensation feels like a kick to the heel or being hit with a tennis ball or racquetball in the heel. The pain is often accompanied by swelling, and followed by bruising and a weakness that affects walking. During a doctor's examination, patients undergo what is called the Thompson test, where the patient’s calf is squeezed and if the foot moves, that means the Achilles tendon is intact. In some instances, MRI or ultrasound …
NWH, Local County Officials Partner To Save A Life With Organ Donation Day NWH, Local County Officials Partner To Save A Life With Organ Donation Day
NWH, Local County Officials Partner To Save A Life With Organ Donation Day MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Northern Westchester Hospital, local governments and the greater Westchester community will partner to save a life through a series of organ donor registrations across the county on Thursday, Oct. 6, in support of LiveOnNY. Each of the eight locations will be staffed with volunteers from the towns, NWH and LiveOnNY. Organ donor recipients and donor family members will be on hand to share their stories and the impact that organ donation has had on their lives. Nurses from NWH will provide free blood pressure screenings in most locations, while dietitians will be offering …
Pace People This Week: Organ Donors, Cruise Awards And "American Voices" Pace People This Week: Organ Donors, Cruise Awards And "American Voices"
Pace People This Week: Organ Donors, Cruise Awards And "American Voices" PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Here is a roundup of newsmakers and their news in brief from Pace University: Seidenberg School of CSIS alumna Lynne Marino donated a kidney to a friend and co-worker. Read the amazing story here. Time Inc. featured Latino U College Access and Executive Director Shirley Acevedo Buontempo in their "American Voices" series. Her profile can be read here. Lubin School of Business Professor Andrew Coggins was on the judging panel for the Seatrade Cruise Awards, the industry's premier award council. Pace Class of 2015 alumna Diana Mendez landed a full-time job a…
Furniture Sharehouse Helps Turn Old Furniture Into New Memories Furniture Sharehouse Helps Turn Old Furniture Into New Memories
Furniture Sharehouse Helps Turn Old Furniture Into New Memories LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- Imagine moving into a new house, apartment or condominium and having nothing to furnish it with: no bed, no table, no chairs. Scenarios like this are more common than you think in Westchester, which is where Furniture Sharehouse comes in.  "When individuals or families come out of foster care, a homeless shelter or experience a disaster and they receive an apartment, they’re lucky if they even get curtains," said Laura Ruddy, PR & Social Media Director at Furniture Sharehouse. "I don’t think we realize how much of a need for furniture there is in Westche…
Taste The World As Myong Gourmet Sets Up Shop In Saw Mill Club Taste The World As Myong Gourmet Sets Up Shop In Saw Mill Club
Taste The World As Myong Gourmet Sets Up Shop In Saw Mill Club MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Things are getting tasty at Saw Mill Club, as the area's premier health club has partnered with New York Times-rated restaurant Myong Gourmet, which will serve as the club's in-house eatery. Operating as Saw Mill Club Cafe by Myong Gourmet, the restaurant will also extend to Saw Mill Club East in the coming months. Rated "Worth It" by The New York Times upon its opening in 2011, Myong Gourmet is known locally for sophisticated, vibrant dishes infused with indulgent flavor. Myong Feiner, proprietor and chef, is regarded as one of the top chefs in the county and…
Do You Support Term Limits, Westchester? Do You Support Term Limits, Westchester?
Do You Support Term Limits, Westchester? RYE, N.Y. -- For State Senate candidate Julie Killian, a Rye City Councilwoman and the co-founder of a leading Westchester drug abuse prevention program, it's time to bring the power of the government back to the people. Killian believes that by introducing term limits in state government, voters can break the grip career politicians and the "old boys' network" have had in Albany. It's this network, she believes, that has made New York government the most corrupt in America and New Yorkers the highest taxed citizens. Killian, a mother of five, has pledged to practice what she pre…
From The Hospital To The Track, WMC Nurse Draws On Patient Inspiration From The Hospital To The Track, WMC Nurse Draws On Patient Inspiration
From The Hospital To The Track, WMC Nurse Draws On Patient Inspiration VALHALLA, N.Y. -- This fall, six Westchester Medical Center Health Network employees from across the Hudson Valley will channel their fighting spirit in the TCS New York City Marathon on Nov. 6. For nurse and Somers resident Jean Lavin, when discussing her 29-year career with the organization, she likes to say, “I grew up here.” As a pediatric cardiology nurse clinician at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, she’s seen many patients grow up – as well as many who were robbed of that chance. That's why as Lavin prepares to run her second consecutive TCS New York City Marathon, she's…
Coldwell Banker Brings Joy Of Homeownership To Haiti, Bolivia and Beyond Coldwell Banker Brings Joy Of Homeownership To Haiti, Bolivia and Beyond
Coldwell Banker Brings Joy Of Homeownership To Haiti, Bolivia and Beyond WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Connecticut and Westchester County isn’t just in the business of helping local residents find the houses of their dreams. Thanks to a partnership with charity homebuilder, New Story, Coldwell Banker is also working to raise funds to provide homes for families in Bolivia and Haiti. As part of the program, Coldwell Banker is seeking $36,000 to build six homes in impoverished neighborhoods within the two countries. The offices will work on the endeavor with New Story, a charity which funds the construction of homes for familie…
The Show Must Go On: Area Movie Buffs Work To Restore Bedford Playhouse The Show Must Go On: Area Movie Buffs Work To Restore Bedford Playhouse
The Show Must Go On: Area Movie Buffs Work To Restore Bedford Playhouse BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Imagine seeing some of the world's finest independent, foreign and documentary films without ever having to get on a train. That dream is becoming a reality, thanks to the staff, community and volunteers at Bedford Playhouse. At its opening in 1947, Bedford Playhouse featured state-of-the art conveniences such as air conditioning and cutting edge audio and video equipment. Located in downtown Bedford, the theater was designed by Pound Ridge resident Joseph Stearns and styled to match the town's colonial character. However, the theater was restructured in the 1980's and began…
Assemblyman, Pace Students Discuss Freedoms On Constitution Day Assemblyman, Pace Students Discuss Freedoms On Constitution Day
Assemblyman, Pace Students Discuss Freedoms On Constitution Day PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- On Monday, Sept. 19, Pace University hosted a roundtable discussion on freedom of speech, freedom of expression, and voting rights through the lens of a college student. Assemblyman Tom Abinanti, who represents New York’s 92nd Assembly District, spoke with the group of more than 20 Pace students. The event was held in honor of Constitution Day, which is a national day of observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens. During the roundtable event Abinanti discussed the right of expression, right of self…
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