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John Haffey

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jhaffey@dailyvoice.com

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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White Plains Hospital Celebrates The Work Of Summer Student Nurses WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Last week White Plains Hospital celebrated the graduation of 13 student interns who completed an intensive, seven-week apprenticeship program this summer. During their full-time schedule, the apprentices experience working in clinical areas in the Hospital including pediatrics, the emergency department, ICU, labor and delivery and other departments. They also perform supervised tasks such as answering call bells, taking vital signs, assisting patients with meals, assisting nurses as needed and sitting with patients, reading to them and keeping them company. The gradua…

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HSS Doctor Shares Tips To Avoid Overuse Injuries And Burnout PARAMUS, N.J. -- Many athletes train for countless hours to prepare for an upcoming competition, whether it’s a triathlon, marathon or other rigorous event. Is it possible for them to condition too much? Unfortunately, overtraining can be too much of a good thing. When athletes train too much, they can develop overuse injuries or even burnout. When an individual is active, they are micro-injuring their body with micro-fractures to their bones, muscles, and tendons. When the body is given time to rest, it can heal these micro-injuries and adapt to become stronger. If the body is not allowed e…

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Prep For Westchester Triathlon With Free Training Clinics RYE, N.Y. -- A series of free training clinics designed to familiarize new or experienced triathletes with the Westchester Triathlon recently has been announced by the Westchester Triathlon Committee, in partnership with the Rye Tri Club. The clinics are free and open to anyone 15 and older. “Whether you are new to the sport of triathlon and need some training guidance or a seasoned triathlete who is looking to train with other like-minded athletes, we welcome you to any or all of our upcoming clinics,” says Chris Leonard, manager of the 2016 Zoot Westchester Triathlon Committee and a member…

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HSS Surgeon Explains The Science Behind Stingers STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stingers, or burning and numbness of the arm and shoulder, are one of the most common injuries associated with contact sports. Also known as burners, they typically resolve within minutes. The question is: Are these discomforts a sign of larger problem? Dr. Erin Manning, a neurologist at Hospital for Special Surgery explains. "Stingers are caused by trauma to the brachial plexus, a collection of nerves in the shoulder, or trauma to a nerve emerging from the spine," said Manning. "They are common among athletes -- experienced by up to 65 percent of college a…

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Daily Voice Autos: Find The Ten Best Deals This Week NEW JERSEY -- Finding the best deal when shopping for a new or used car takes patience. Here at Daily Voice Autos, we've done the work for you and found the ten best deals across our platform. By working with dealers directly, Daily Voice Autos is able to give you the price you'll pay when you visit the dealership. Here are our top picks for the week, based on percentage saved off MSRP: 2016 Volvo S60 Inscription - Savings of $9,995 2016 Nissan Altima - Savings of $6,362 2016 Jeep Compass Latitude - Savings of $6,375 2016 Volvo XC60 - Savings of $9,565 2016 Jeep Patriot Latitude - Savings …

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Suffering From Hip Pain? ONS Doctor Explains It May Not Be Arthritis GREENWICH, Conn. -- Acute hip pain can derail even the most active athletes, and is often attributed to arthritis. However, hip impingement, also known as femoroacetabular impingement, can cause significant groin pain during everything from playing sports to daily tasks. "The symptoms of impingement are most commonly pain the groin or front of the hip," said Dr. Tim Greene, an orthopedic surgeon at ONS in Greenwich. "This pain generally increases with more activities. The more active you are the more pain seems to flair." Hip impingement tends to occur in active young ad…

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Bard Music Festival Kicks Off Final Weekend Of Hudson Valley Performances ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Bard College's critically acclaimed Music Festival enters its final weekend -- Beyond Verismo -- this Thursday, as performers present their final exploration of Italian opera in Giacomo Puccini and His World. The closing weekend's highlights include Friday night's Futurism, Popular Culture, and Technology, which addresses modernity's influence on turn of the century Italian composers such as Francesco Pratella and Luigi Russolo. The evening will conclude with a rare screening of the silent film Rapsodia Satanica, accompanied by a live version of composer Pietro M…

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Pass On The Shore This Summer And Enjoy Luxurious Mountain Living NEW YORK -- From sitting in traffic to paying a small fortune for a beach cottage, getting to the shore is no stress-free task. That's why more and more vacationers are heading to the woods when looking for a secluded summer retreat. According to Douglas Elliman Real Estate's market reports by Jonathan Miller, median home prices in the Hamptons -- New York's 'it' seasonal escape -- hit $975,000 this past year. This steady price increase has forced would-be homebuyers to consider purchasing smaller properties in less convenient locations or partnering with friends and family to offset the co…

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HSS Doctor Explains How To Prevent Track And Field Injuries STAMFORD, Conn. -- If you compete in track and field at any level, it’s important to keep in mind how to train to perform at your best and stay healthy. Track and field is considered a non-contact sport, so most injuries are due to overuse. A majority of the injuries involve the lower extremity, with the most common being quadriceps, hamstrings, and array of knee injuries, shin splints, stress fractures, ankle sprains, and various other lower body aliments. While it is not possible to eliminate injuries, track and field athletes can strive to maintain a training program that works for them,…

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How To Know If You Should See an Interventional Pain Specialist PARAMUS, N.J. -- HSS Anesthesiologist Dr. Semih Gungor provides an in-depth understanding of interventional pain specialists in the second of his two-part series. Part one can be found here. Who should see an interventional pain management specialist? Typically, these are patients who have failed conservative therapies and yet are not found to be a candidate for spinal surgery. Other patients may include those who have undergone spinal surgery, yet are still complaining of residual pain despite a reasonable recovery period. Sometimes, interventional pain management procedures may be consid…

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