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John Haffey

Client Editor

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

HSS Doctor Helps You Understand Rheumatoid Arthritis PARAMUS, N.J. -- HSS rheumatologist Dee Dee Wu provides an in-depth understanding of rheumatoid arthritis in part one of a two-part series. What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by joint inflammation, which can lead to progressive joint damage, deformities and disability if left untreated. Who is affected by rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis can occur at any age, but the peak onset is between the ages of 50 and 75. Disease prevalence is about 1 percent in Caucasians, but ranges between 0.1- 5 percent in other ethnic groups…

Content Partner: Hospital for Special Surgery

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Saw Mill Club Hosts Usta Intersectional Competition MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Saw Mill Club recently hosted the prestigious USTA Intersectional Bruneau and Mid Atlantic Coast Cups, an annual event played between Eastern, Mid Atlantic, New England and Middle States. The Eastern team was comprised of six staff and members from the Saw Mill Club including Kevin Kane, Bob Bull, Charles Lacy-Thompson, Todd Gordon, Gregg Finn and Boris Serebro. Tennis Director and Eastern Team Captain Bob Bull led the team to a second place finish behind Mid Atlantic, who won the event. “We were honored to host this event at Saw Mill Club and have so many Internationa…

Content Partner: Saw Mill Club

Lifestyle

ONS Doctor Explains The Ins And Outs Of Chronic Knee Pain GREENWICH, Conn. -- For those who live an active lifestyle, and even more so for those who don't, chronic knee pain can be an agonizing reality. In many cases, acute knee pain can be the result of injury to the joint or surrounding tissue. Chronic knee pain, on the other hand, tends to be caused by some type of arthritis, usually osteoarthritis. “Osteoarthritis develops as the protective cartilage wears away from the bones over time. The knee pain and swelling is caused by exposed bones rubbing, making it difficult to execute daily activities,” explains knee specialist Dr. Demetris Delos …

Content Partner: ONS

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Nurses Of A Different Kind Make For Special Care At Rhhc DANBURY, Conn. -- When she saw her new patient was in pain, nurse Sophie knew exactly what to do. She rested beside the bed, allowing him to stroke her fur for nearly an hour. This isn't the typical nurse treatment, but that's because Sophie isn't your typical nurse. Sophie isn't a nurse by training, yet she he has earned her spot on the team of furry helpers who bring comfort to the patients and staff of Regional Hospice and Home Care in Danbury. Sophie’s owner, and fellow hospice volunteer, Antonio Muñoz is in awe of his lovable pet’s uncanny ability to soothe those in need. “She just kno…

Content Partner: Regional Hospice and Home Care

Lifestyle

NWH's Cancer Center Offers Big City Care With Community Compassion MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- For many patients seeking cancer treatment, compassion and caring is as important as the medical procedures available. This understanding is at the heart of Northern Westchester Hospital's patient-centered cancer care, where doctors and staff treat patients as a humans first. When battling cancer, the prospect of regularly traveling long distances to get cancer treatments such as radiation therapy can be daunting, adding unnecessary stress for many patients. At Northern Westchester Hospital, those fighting cancer receive integrative therapies along with state-of-the art …

Content Partner: Northern Westchester Hospital

Lifestyle

Preen By Thorton Bregazzi Offers A Touch Of Victorian With Modern Style WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- For fashion-forward shoppers looking to combine classical elegance with a touch of modern to their wardrobe, Preen by Thorton Bregazzi is a must have this fall season. Inspired by the Victorian era staples of lace, velvet and sequins, Preen is the brainchild of designers Justin Thorton and Thea Bregazzi. This year marks the line's 20th anniversary. Originally started in a small store on Portobello St. in London, since their arrival in New York in 2008, Preen has built its reputation on one thing: the dress. "Preen's signature style is very strong, and has been ver…

Content Partner: Mary Jane Denzer

Real Estate

Westport Home Offers Vacation Luxury And Trendy Style WESTPORT, Conn. -- Homeowners looking for property with flair all its own can experience a sampling of style in Coldwell Banker's listing at 78 Old Hill Road in Westport. The avant-garde home features five bedrooms, six full baths and two partial baths and totals 5,775 square feet. Located just south of the Merritt Parkway, the property's stone exterior fits in the neighborhood, yet once inside, exudes the feeling of a contemporary New York City Chelsea apartment. "If you're the type person who feels that your home is more than just a place to live but an extension of who and what you…

Content Partner: Gail Lilley Zawacki

Lifestyle

Saw Mill Club East Unveils New Era Of Fitness With Technogym Equipment MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Cutting edge fitness technology has arrived at Saw Mill Club East in Mount Kisco, thanks to the recently installed complete line of cardio equipment from Technogym. State-of-the-art machines from other leading manufacturers such as LifeFitness and Cybex have also debuted at the club. The club, which opened its doors in 2011, has become a leading community gym in Northern Westchester. The new equipment includes TechnoGym Excite Series Treadmills, TechnoGym Synchro Series Ellipticals, TechnoGym Excite Series Recline Bikes, TechnoGym Excite Series Upright Bikes, the Techno…

Content Partner: Saw Mill Club

Lifestyle

Looking To Add A Regal Touch To Your Home? Let Purple Help WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Purple, long considered the color of royalty and creativity, is a combination of varying blues and reds and can add exotic flair to different rooms in your home. Generally, dark purples such as a grape or a berry hue work better in formal living and dining areas. Conversely, bright purples can bring energy to a child's room while softer purples such as lilac can work great as alternatives to an off white wall. Deep purple and grape have a certain majestic feel to them and evoke luxury. Benjamin Moore's Darkest Grape (2069-30) adds a strong accent when combined w…

Content Partner: Wallauer's Design Center

Lifestyle

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 savings off MSRP: 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck - Savings of $12,641 2016 Volvo S60 Cross Country - Savings of $10,782 2016 Ram 1500 Laramie - Savings of $9,917 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited - Savings of $8,626 2016 D…

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