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John Haffey

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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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Knees For Praying: Area Hospital Keeps Cardinal's Ministry On The Move Cardinal Timothy Dolan is deeply invested and actively involved in his archdiocese. Unfortunately, this hands-on approach to his ministry has been taxing on the cardinal's knees. Not wanting to slow down in his service, Dolan took the advice of his orthopedist and sought physical therapy as a solution to his pain. According to Dolan, Access Physical Therapy and Wellness at Good Samaritan Hospital was a clear choice for a variety of reasons.“The first was the hospital’s reputation for medical excellence, competence and technical professionalism,” he said. “The second was because of the warm …

Content Partner: St. Anthony Community Hospital

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Knees For Praying: Area Hospital Keeps Cardinal's Ministry On The Move Cardinal Timothy Dolan is deeply invested and actively involved in his archdiocese. Unfortunately, this hands-on approach to his ministry has been taxing on the cardinal's knees. Not wanting to slow down in his service, Dolan took the advice of his orthopedist and sought physical therapy as a solution to his pain. According to Dolan, Access Physical Therapy and Wellness at Good Samaritan Hospital was a clear choice for a variety of reasons.“The first was the hospital’s reputation for medical excellence, competence and technical professionalism,” he said. “The second was because of the warm …

Content Partner: Bon Secours Community Hospital

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Good Samaritan Hospital Keeps Cardinal's Ministry On The Move ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Cardinal Timothy Dolan is deeply invested and actively involved in his archdiocese. Unfortunately, this hands-on approach to his ministry has been taxing on the cardinal's knees. Not wanting to slow down in his service, Dolan took the advice of his orthopedist and sought physical therapy as a solution to his pain. According to Dolan, Access Physical Therapy and Wellness at Good Samaritan Hospital was a clear choice for a variety of reasons.“The first was the hospital’s reputation for medical excellence, competence and technical professionalism,” he said. “The second…

Content Partner: Good Samaritan Hospital

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Furnishing Hope: Ashley Furniture Helps Valley Fight Against Cancer PARAMUS, N.J. -- Thanks to employees at Ashley Furniture HomeStore in Paramus, those fighting cancer at The Valley Hospital are receiving a boost. Ashley employees recently presented a check of $300 to The Valley Hospital Foundation, directing the funds to the hospital's Complementary Therapies/Integrative Healing program, which operates within Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care. For one Ashley Furniture employee, the cause is deeply personal. Jim Miller, who works in the Paramus store, lost his wife to breast cancer five years ago. When the store was deciding on where to donate f…

Content Partner: Valley Health System

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Pancreatic Cancer: Trying To Outwit A Killer Pancreatic cancer is claiming its place in the spotlight after taking the lives of several prominent celebrities and citizens over the last few years. The fourth most common cause of cancer death in America, the disease claims more than 43,000 lives each year. There is no screening test recommended for the general population and the disease is notoriously resistant to chemotherapy. Pancreatic cancer is often found at an advanced stage and may not cause symptoms until it has already spread to other organs, which can mean less chance for cure. However, in recent years there have been several …

Content Partner: NewYork-Presbyterian

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Waste Not: Suez Offers Water-Saving Conservation Tips ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- As the weather cools, people are beginning to spend more of their time inside. From warm showers and baths to cleaning dishes after big family meals, this increased time inside can cause indoor water consumption to rise during colder months. However, with a little foresight and awareness homeowners can minimize their water use to help both their wallets and the environment. Here are six simple ways SUEZ recommends residents can reduce their water usage: Hop in and hop out: Shortening shower time by a minute or two can save up to 150 gallons of water per month. A sho…

Content Partner: SUEZ

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A Worrisome Trend: More Cases Of Liver Cancer Your liver has a lot of responsibilities. It filters toxins from your blood, makes bile to digest fats, produces substances that help blood clot and makes, stores and releases sugar for energy. So when cancer strikes the liver, it's serious. Primary liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) starts in the liver, but it can also develop in the cells that line bile ducts in the liver (cholangiocarcinoma). The liver is also a common site for metastases, which is cancer that has spread from other sites, such as the colon, lung or pancreas. The most common causes of liver cancer are chronic hepatit…

Content Partner: NewYork-Presbyterian

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Tee Off At Great River's Dining Room, No Matter The Weather MILFORD, Conn. -- One of the state's premier golf courses is now offering a hole-in-one dining experience, all year round. For the first time ever, the dining room at Milford's Great River Golf Club will be open to the public throughout the winter, offering some of the area's best comfort foods in an unbeatable location. Purchased by Sacred Hearth University in 2015, Great River's award-winning, semi-private golf course offers a fun yet challenging golf experience for players of all skill levels. Nearly as impressive as the course's breathtaking views and meticulous landscape is Monty's Riv…

Content Partner: Sacred Heart University

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Mobile Medicine: Valley's Triage App Links EMS And Emergency Room RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- When dealing with a life-threatening medical emergency, saving minutes can save lives. Thanks to an innovative new app linking The Valley Hospital emergency room staff with first responders across Bergen and Rockland Counties, real-time communication is allowing patients to receive the best care before they even arrive at a hospital. By using Twiage, an app that connects emergency room staff with on-site EMS personnel, The Valley Hospital has seen a marked improvement in their ability to receive and administer emergency room care. “Using Twiage, we have been able to get b…

Content Partner: Valley Health System

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Follow These Tips To Avoid The 'Season Of Stealing' This December ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. -- With holiday shopping in full swing, the season of giving can, unfortunately, also become the season of stealing. The time before the holidays means crowds of people looking for their next deal. However, thieves in public spaces are also on the prowl for their next victim. To help keep the holidays merry and safe, Wallkill Valley Federal Savings & Loan shared several theft-thwarting tips: Carry less cash. Wait to bring your debit/credit card out until the last minute. Consider carrying your debit/credit cards in radio-frequency identification-blocking wallets or …

Content Partner: Wallkill Valley Federal Savings & Loan

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