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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

Show Your Heart The Love With Simple Prevention Tips ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- For most of its history, the treatment of heart disease has largely been reactionary. Doctors were often only able to treat patients after a cardiac episode had taken place, usually after considerable damage had already occurred. However, thanks to new technology, doctors are now able to identify potential problems in patients years before symptoms present themselves. Identifying atherosclerosis, the hardening and narrowing of the arteries, has been the focus of much recent cardiac research. “The problem with finding people with early atherosclerosis is that it is c…

Content Partner: Highland Medical

Lifestyle

Highland Medical Debunks Common Heart Health Myths ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- There's a lot of myths and misconception surrounding heart attacks and cardiac health. "Chest pain is the only indicator of a heart attack," "Cardiac issues are for those over 50 and don't affect young people," and "There's nothing I can do, my genes have already determined my overall hearth health," are just a few commonly held beliefs about heart conditions. While there's an element of truth to each of these myths, Dr. Jared Corriel, director of Echocardiography at Nyack Hospital and a cardiologist with Highland Medical PC, Advanced Ca…

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Lifestyle

Valley Opens New Mahwah Health And Fitness Facility MAHWAH, N.J. -- For those looking to beak a sweat in Bergen County, there's a new option in town. Valley Health System recently opened Valley Health LifeStyles, a professionally supervised health and fitness facility at the Valley Center for Health and Wellness in Mahwah. Valley Health LifeStyles is a world-class health and fitness center designed to help members of all ages and fitness levels achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Much more than a gym, Valley Health LifeStyles includes an aquatics area with a six-lane lap pool, a leisure/play pool and a warm-water therapy pool; state-o…

Content Partner: Valley Health System

Lifestyle

The Valley Hospital Tops List Of Best Hospitals For Childbirth RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Planning on having a baby in North Jersey? One Bergen County hospital has been named best in the nation, according to a recent report. The Valley Hospital has received the 2018 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics for a fourth consecutive year. According to the Women’s Choice Award, Valley is one of 400 hospitals that women feel confident in choosing for their maternity needs. This designation identifies the country’s best hospitals for obstetrics based on criteria that considers female satisfaction and clinical excellence. “We are very…

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Lifestyle

Buckle Up! Nyack Hospital Explains How To Keep Your Child Safe When Driving NYACK, N.Y. -- It may come as a surprise, but motor vehicle injuries are one of the leading causes of death among children in the United States. However many of these deaths can be prevented with the use of child safety or booster seats. To help keep Rockland County children and parents safe, Nyack Hospital’s New Moms Circle will be hosting a support group on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Nyack Library from 2 to 3:15 p.m. The session will feature guest speaker Sarah Ludwig, certified child passenger safety technician and owner of Baby to Go. When choosing a car seat, the CDC recommends the fol…

Content Partner: Montefiore Nyack Hospital

Lifestyle

Pass On The Electronic Puff, Say Experts At Northern Westchester Hospital MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Don't let their smoke-free composition or playful flavors fool you: electronic cigarettes and vapes are dangerous products. These electronic smoking gadgets were originally developed as safer nicotine delivery devices for those trying to kick cigarettes. "If you’re an adult who hasn’t found success with smoking cessation programs, I would rather you vape than smoke a pack of cigarettes," said Dr. Richard Stumacher, chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Northern Westchester Hospital. "But these devices are not for children – ever." Unfortun…

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Real Estate

Hit The Country In Style At These Barn-Centric Westchester Homes WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Due largely to its early agriculture roots, Westchester County offers no shortage of homes with barns, cottages or other external buildings. For those fortunate enough to live in one of these historic homes, having an extra building on a property can open a world of fun. From guest rooms to writers studios, here are three homes in Westchester County that make the most of their secondary buildings: Located on six acres in northern Westchester, 14 Chapel Road in Waccabuc offers homeowners a variety of spaces to call home. The property's main house is an early 1800s…

Content Partner: Ginnel Real Estate

Schools

History Comes Alive In SUNY Orange Classroom MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. -- From the plight of the earliest American colonists struggling to survive in a distant and harsh land, to outmanned militias battling the Redcoats as our nation fought for independence, to the United States’ early presidents who guided our government and expanded our country, history comes alive in the SUNY Orange classroom of associate professor Michael McCoy. Those students who have the good fortune of enrolling in a course taught by McCoy, an acclaimed history and government professor, can be guaranteed that history will not be boring. Neither will government, European …

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Lifestyle

ONS Lands 15 Doctors On 'Best Of' List HARRISON, N.Y. -- From foot and ankle injuries to spine and neck pain, residents seeking the area's premier doctors needn't go far. 15 orthopedic and neurosurgical specialists from ONS were named among Fairfield County’s top doctors for 2018, according to Moffly Media. Moffly recently published an annual survey compiled by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., a national medical data research group. As a practice, ONS had more physicians named as top doctors in their categories than any other practice in the region. “ONS was founded 20 years ago to bring the best and brightest orthopedists and spi…

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Lifestyle

ONS Lands 15 Doctors On 'Best Of' List GREENWICH, Conn. -- From foot and ankle injuries to spine and neck pain, residents seeking the area's premier doctors needn't go far. 15 orthopedic and neurosurgical specialists from ONS were named among Fairfield County’s top doctors for 2018, according to Moffly Media. Moffly recently published an annual survey compiled by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., a national medical data research group. As a practice, ONS had more physicians named as top doctors in their categories than any other practice in the region. “ONS was founded 20 years ago to bring the best and brightest orthopedists and s…

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