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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Party In The Stars With Adventure Park's Nighttime Fun Party In The Stars With Adventure Park's Nighttime Fun
Party In The Stars With Adventure Park's Nighttime Fun BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Looking to take your Friday nights to new heights? Thanks to the Glow in the Park Climb at The Adventure Park at Discovery Museum, having a good time doesn't mean staying on the ground. The fun is up in the trees--in the zip lines and aerial trails. Held every second Friday of the month, guest are able to traverse the park's treetop obstacle course and experience the park in a fun and unique setting. "We have extra LED changing color lights, laser lights, sequence lighting and all different colors in the park," said business operations manager, Karen O'Halloran…
Historic Greenwich Estate Offers Movie Star Privacy And Family Convenience Historic Greenwich Estate Offers Movie Star Privacy And Family Convenience
Historic Greenwich Estate Offers Movie Star Privacy And Family Convenience GREENWICH, Conn. -- For homeowners seeking privacy, luxury and a touch of history, Douglas Elliman's property listing on 42 Lower Cross Road in Greenwich offers the best of all worlds. Situated on ten acres of Greenwich's historical 1600 acre Conyers Farm plot, the 6,100 sq. ft. home was originally built as one of the first properties on the now famous land tract. Conyers Farm was established at the turn of the 20th century by U.S. Steel founder Edmund C. Converse and served as an operational farm until his death in 1921. After decades of vacancy, the land was purchased by investor Peter Bra…
Healing Hearts Program Offers Grief Support Groups for Children Healing Hearts Program Offers Grief Support Groups for Children
Healing Hearts Program Offers Grief Support Groups for Children DANBURY, Conn. -- A child whose family member has died often feels isolated from their peers. The unique and tragic experience of losing a loved one often causes children to act out, or on the contrary, retreat within themselves.  The Healing Hearts Center for Grief and Loss at Regional Hospice and Home Care in Danbury is a place where children can find comfort in knowing they are not alone in their grief. The Children’s Program offers support groups for individuals ages 4 through 18, providing children and teens a safe place to grieve. A concurrent parent group also allows parents to conne…
Pace People This Week: Santa Claus, CEOs and Fulbright Fellow Pace People This Week: Santa Claus, CEOs and Fulbright Fellow
Pace People This Week: Santa Claus, CEOs and Fulbright Fellow PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Here is a roundup of newsmakers and their news in brief from Pace University: Pace Professor, Ping Wang, from the Lubin School of Business co-authored a study that found that pay and job security incentives seem to discourage CEOs from warning investors about negative earnings surprises. The research will be published in the Journal of Business Finance and Accounting. It can be found here. Dyson Professor, Thalia Goldstein, was featured in a New York Magazine article--her research about how children understand and believe in Santa Claus was highlighted in the piece, w…
Pace Leads Students, Educators Nationwide In Westchester Cybersecurity Camp Pace Leads Students, Educators Nationwide In Westchester Cybersecurity Camp
Pace Leads Students, Educators Nationwide In Westchester Cybersecurity Camp PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Nathan VanDyke, a high school math and computer science teacher from Minnesota, found himself in Westchester recently in a class full of his peers learning about Raspberry Pi, a pocket-size computer on which one can run various cybersecurity software. “This is really a whole new world for us,’’ said VanDyke, who is working to with the Minnetonka Public Schools in a western suburb of Minneapolis-St. Paul, to create a new computer science department. “Cybersecurity will be a major area of study and we need to prepare our students for this field.’’ VanDyke was one of 25 …
Idaho Triathlete Doesn't Let Injury Slow Him Down In Westchester Race Idaho Triathlete Doesn't Let Injury Slow Him Down In Westchester Race
Idaho Triathlete Doesn't Let Injury Slow Him Down In Westchester Race RYE, N.Y. -- When Willie Stewart’s left arm got tangled in a rope and torn from his body in a 1980 construction accident, he emerged with a rudimentary prosthetic and what he thought was a thwarted future. Gone were the dreams for the all-state wrestling champion and leading rugby player. Two years later, ‘One Arm Willie’ captained Washington D.C.’s top rugby club at the National Championships and has never stopped challenging himself or his courage. He’s twice competed on the US Disabled Nordic Paralympic ski team and won a silver medal at the 2002 Games. He’s competed in two Hawaii Ultra R…
HSS Doctor Talks Marathon Training and Injury Prevention HSS Doctor Talks Marathon Training and Injury Prevention
HSS Doctor Talks Marathon Training and Injury Prevention STAMFORD, Conn. -- HSS Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Jordan Metzl offers insights and advice on marathon training and injury prevention in part two of a two-part series. Part one can be found here. Sometimes I get a slight pain above my knee that goes away as I run. Any idea why? You should try strength training. I suggest the plyometric jump squat. Try four sets of 15 repetitions every third day to build quadriceps and glute strength. About a month ago, I sat funny and hurt my sciatic nerve in my right buttock. I’ve tried yoga, massage and acupuncture, but nothing seems to help. The scia…
HSS Explains How Interventional Pain Specialists Can Help Ease Back Pain HSS Explains How Interventional Pain Specialists Can Help Ease Back Pain
HSS Explains How Interventional Pain Specialists Can Help Ease Back Pain PARAMUS, N.J. -- Anesthesiologist Dr. Semih Gungor provides an in-depth understanding of interventional pain specialists in the first of his two-part series. Our spine is a complex structure with many types of pain generators. Everybody experiences neck or back pain, at some point. Most often, there are simple reasons for this pain, such as overuse injuries. Fortunately, in most cases, pain lessens on its own in a few days. Brief rest, activity modification and simple over- the-counter pain medications may be all you need. However, if the pain does not improve after 4-7 days, further investi…
HVSG Surgeon Explains Everything You Need To Know About Hernias HVSG Surgeon Explains Everything You Need To Know About Hernias
Hvsg Surgeon Explains Everything You Need To Know About Hernias SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- Although hundreds of thousands of Americans suffer from hernias each year, many are unfamiliar with the proper treatment for this intestinal inflammation. "A hernia is basically a hole in your abdominal wall," said Dr. Har Chi Lau, of Hudson Valley Surgical Group, Minimally Invasive Center in Sleepy Hollow. "A lot of people get hernias, not only from lifting heavy loads but from a good sneeze, cough or just aging." A hernia forms when tissues weaken over time and hole forms, allowing fat, more tissue or intestines to spill through. Lau likens the o…
Don't Get Double Booked With Planning Help From Eventoozi and Evvnt Don't Get Double Booked With Planning Help From Eventoozi and Evvnt
Don't Get Double Booked With Planning Help From Eventoozi and Evvnt WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- When making sure your fundraiser is scheduled on the perfect night, there are a lot of variables to consider. Thanks to eventoozi, and its partnership with evvnt, finding who's planning what is only a few clicks away. Eventoozi, an event planning hub, is powered in part by evvnt, a single submission event marketing platform. With the help of evvnt, organizers are able to promote events using listing sites, email, social media and SMS tracked through to an RSVP. "We save event organizers hundreds of hours per month by delivering the first fully accountable event mar…
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