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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

Stay Safe On The Waters Of Long Island Sound This Independence Day FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- With air and water temperatures steadily rising, there is no better place for Fairfield County residents to enjoy their 4th of July celebrations than on the water. But with power boats, jet skis, sailboats, kayaks, paddle boards and more, spending a day out on Long Island Sound or Candlewood Lake can seem more like a drive on I-95 than a relaxing escape on a holiday weekend. To ensure the safety of all on board, captains should brush up on proper seamanship before hitting the high seas. You should be familiar with vessel right of way, recommended operating speed, …

07/01/2016

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 Ram 1500 Laramie - Savings of $9,917 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited - Savings of $8,626 2016 Ram 2500 SLT - Savings of $8,173 2016 Dodge Journey - Savings of $7,234 2016 Ford Fusion Titanium Hybrid - Savings …

07/01/2016

Lifestyle

Win A Trip To Alcatraz With Westchester Tri's Corporate Challenge RYE, N.Y. -- Looking for a fun, company challenge that provides healthy competition for employees of all ability levels? The Zoot Westchester Triathlon is proud to announce the addition of the Martin E. Franklin Corporate Challenge (MEFCC) to this year’s event, where corporate teams compete for the prize and privilege of sending 4 winners to participate in the esteemed 2017 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. The winning team will be based on an overall placement score in three categories: Individual Finisher, Relay Finisher and Fundraising. “The Martin E. Franklin Corporate Challenge is an o…

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White Plains Hospital Physician Associates Welcomes Two Internists To Staff WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains Hospital welcomes Dr. Gabriele Bolton and Dr. Susan Soeiro to its White Plains Hospital Physician Associates division. Bolton has been an attending staff physician at White Plains Hospital since 1985 and has practiced internal medicine in the White Plains community for more than 25 years. Bolton received her medical degree from the University of Munich Medical School in Germany and completed both her internship and residency as well as an endocrinology Fellowship at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. Soeiro is a Diplomate of the American Board …

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Feel The Buzz With Local Honey From Sweet Pea Farm In Redding REDDING, Conn. -- The Egyptians buried their dead with it, housewives of years past used it as medicine, and today foodies crave it. Honey has long been a staple of diets and Sweet Pea Farm in Redding has been delivering some of the best to the region for nearly 10 years. Founded in 2007, Sweet Pea Farms began when Stacy Murphy-Montovano was given two sick Icelandic sheep by way of Washington state. Vowing to care for her two new family members, the farm quickly grew to include exotic poultry as well as an array of beeswax and honey products. A master beekeeper, Murphy-Montovano ensures no p…

06/29/2016

Lifestyle

WMC Encourages Safe Fourth of July Celebrations with Fireworks Safety Tips WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks often go hand in hand, but fireworks – especially those that are illegal – can be extremely dangerous and can cause serious injuries. Each year, thousands of adults and children are treated at hospitals across the United States for serious burns, amputations, and other significant injuries resulting from the use of illegal fireworks. Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, encourages all residents to leave the fireworks to the professionals this Fourth of July and adhere to New Y…

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Northern Westchester Hospital's Patients Get Tablets at their Bedside MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Tablets aren't just for fun and games anymore. Thanks to the new Patient Access Tablet program at Northern Westchester Hospital, patients are able to access up-to-the-minute health information and education through mobile technology. Known as the P.A.T. (Patient Access Tablet), the tablet is designed for patients to be able to access useful information in an easily understandable format that can be absorbed at the patient’s own pace. This empowers patients to better participate in their plan of care and recovery. The result of a collaboration among NWH administrators, n…

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Planning A Fundraiser? Let Eventoozi Help Make The Night A Hit WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Planning a nonprofit event can seem like a full-time job. Finding a venue, picking a date, selecting the caterers, contacting a rental company and ensuring the night goes off without a hitch requires proper foresight and a little bit of luck. However, thanks to eventoozi, nonprofit event coordinators across the country can plan their big evening down to the tablecloths without breaking a sweat. Founded by Holly Alexander, a Westchester-based social media consultant and President of TopSpin Communications, eventoozi was born out of a need to share information between nonp…

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Keep Your ACL In Top Shape As HSS Doctor Answers Your Questions STAMFORD, Conn. -- Dr. Robert Marx, a sports medicine surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery, tackles the world of ACL injuries. My son tore his ACL playing high school soccer. How will this affect him later in life? Hopefully it won’t. Any patient who tears their ACL is at higher risk of knee arthritis, but it is certainly not a guarantee. I heard that ACL injuries are different for females versus males. Is this true? The injury is the same for females and males, but is up to six times more common in females. Do I really need to have surgery for my torn ACL? Patients who participa…

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How is Scoliosis Corrected? HSS Surgeon Explains PARAMUS, N.J. -- HSS orthopedic surgeon Dr. Roger Widmann outlines the importance of early detection of scoliosis in children in the fifth part of a five-segment series. Scoliosis, defined by a curvature of the spine that more than 10 degrees, is not preventable but can be treated by early detection. I take my patients' concerns very seriously, as my priority is to keep a scoliosis curve from requiring surgery. Pediatricians are a critical part of early detection as they check for scoliosis every year. Most health care providers check for scoliosis by performing the Forward Bending Test, wh…

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