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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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Lifestyle

White Plains Hospital Offers Free Seminar On Ways To Beat The Heat WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains Hospital experts are helping Westchester residents take charge of their health by providing key information and tips on staying healthy during warmer months through the hospital's 'Hot Summer Topics' community education series. In this free, public seminar Dr. Anita Mannancheril, a member of the hospital's Medical and Wellness center in Armonk, will explain how to keep your body safe during the dog days of summer. Among the topics to be discussed are summer sting awareness, sunblock safety and knowing the difference between heat exhaustion versus stroke. T…

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Northern Dutchess Hospital’s Rehabilitation Unit Earns Carf Accreditation RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Northern Dutchess Hospital’s Paul Rosenthal Rehabilitation Center recently achieved a three-year accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. “This is the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to us,” rehabilitation unit director Carol Charmello said. “We put ourselves through a rigorous peer-review process, demonstrating to a team of surveyors during a site inspection our commitment to offering programs and services that are measurable, accountable and of high quality.” The Paul Rosenthal center provides intense physical, o…

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Schools

Pace Partners With Good Dog Foundation To Reduce Prisoner Recidivism PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace University’s Department of Criminal Justice has partnered with the Good Dog Foundation, along with the Metropolitan Correction Center (MCC) and Federal Bureau of Prisons, in an effort to tackle the problems facing female inmates. The partnership stems from the fact that nearly two million people are incarcerated annually, and upon release, two-thirds will return to prison within three years. The three-year pilot program will be led by Pace University’s Dr. Kimberly Collica-Cox, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Security, and an expert in prisoner rehabil…

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HSS Doctor Answers Your Questions On Avascular Necrosis STAMFORD, Conn. -- Hospital for Special Surgery's Dr. Charles Cornell answers your questions on Avascular necrosis in the first part of a two-part series. What is avascular necrosis? Avascular necrosis, or AVN, is a bone disorder that results from vascular injury. Issues arise when a bone that is nourished by microscopic blood vessels lacks cross circulation. When the area of bone supplied by the clogged vessel dies, the body responds by removing the dead bone and replacing it with new living bone. At this point, the perfect fit between the ball and socket of the hip is lost, leading to ar…

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White Plains Hospital Welcomes New Plastic Surgeon To Physician Associates WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains Hospital has welcomed plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Robert S. Reiffel to its Physician Associates division, continuing Reiffel's more than 35 year tenure with the hospital. He is recognized for his expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery as well as surgery of the hand. The recipient of numerous national and regional awards for excellence, Reiffel is well-known for his frequent inclusion in the Castle-Connolly Best Doctors list. He has recently been honored by Health Grades as being ranked in the top ten percent of physicians nation-wide i…

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NWH And Curtis Instruments Partner In Hospital's Centennial Celebration MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Thanks to Curtis Instruments, and an array of community supporters, Northern Westchester Hospital is receiving quite the birthday celebration. Curtis Instruments, the privately-held international instruments and controllers manufacturer headquartered in Mount Kisco, has provided support in 2016 and beyond with a generous gift to Northern Westchester Hospital. The donation is designated to benefit the Ken Hamilton Care Givers Center as well as the Community Health Education and Outreach program. As the hospital celebrates 100 years of care, it's fitting that continued c…

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Bard Debuts World Premier Of Century-Old Puppet Performance At SummerScape ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, NY -- The Bard SummerScape festival is currently presenting the world premiere -- almost a full century after its creation -- of Demolishing Everything with Amazing Speed, a futurist puppet play by Fortunato Depero. Originally written in 1917 by Depero, one leading Italian Futurists, the puppet play has been translated, designed and directed by Hudson Valley-based puppet artist Dan Hurlin. Based on four plays written at the height of World War I, the performance is hallucinogenic, fast-paced, and shot through with dark humor. The play celebrates the energy and possibili…

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Valley Names Dr. Goncalves New Director of Cardiac Surgery RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- —Valley Health System has announced the appointment of Dr. John A. Goncalves as Director of Cardiac Surgery and Surgical Director for the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Program at The Valley Heart and Vascular Institute. A board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, Goncalves, a resident of Franklin Lakes, specializes in complex surgery to treat congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, valvular disease, aortic defects and emergencies, and other diseases of the heart and vascular system. As Surgical Director of the TAVR Program, he leads Valley’s effort…

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Schools

Pace Students' Elephant Ban Bill Passes In State Senate PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Thanks to students at Pace's Environmental Policy Clinic, elephants may not be coming to a circus near you. The Elephant Protection Act, written by eight Pace Students, passed in the New York State Senate by a vote of 62-0. Taught by professors John Cronin and Michelle Land, the clinic announced that the New York State Senate has passed by unanimous vote the Elephant Protection Act (S7805), conceived and written by the students of the clinic. Local state senator, Terrence Murphy, fought assiduously for the bill's passage, which bans entertainment elephants in circuses …

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Stay Safe This Summer With Food Tips From WMC VALHALLA, N.Y. -- As the summer heat beats down, now's the perfect time to enjoy al fresco dining. However, when cooking perishable foods such as meats, there's a concern that leaving them unrefrigerated for an extended period of time can result in food-borne illness. “The concern is bacterial infection from contamination,” says Alison Sullivan, Registered Dietician at Good Samaritan Hospital, a Member the Westchester Medical Center Health Network." When food is left exposed to sunlight and heat, it becomes a breeding ground for bacteria. In order to ensure your food is germ-free Sulliv…

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