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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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Where Does My Water Come From? Suez Offers Tours Of Treatment Facilities ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Ever wonder how water gets from the ground to your tap? SUEZ will answer this and other water-related questions at its first-ever Tour Day on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The behind-the-scenes day will give customers an opportunity to learn more about the process of water treatment and distribution in Rockland County. Guests will have the chance to tour SUEZ treatment facilities and walk to the top of the Lake DeForest dam, which supplies water to SUEZ customers across the region. For younger guests, there will also be various family and educational orie…

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Lifestyle

Save In Style With An Upgraded, Efficient Bathroom ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- The industry’s newest water-efficient toilets are flushing away myths often associated with eco-friendly fixtures. When they first arrived on the market over 20 years ago due to federal regulation, “low flush” toilets came with their share of problems. Units often lacked flushing power and were deemed as unable to get the job done. However, as technology evolved, high-efficiency toilets have become more common, due in part to their affordability and effective flushing. In fact, advances in design and engineering have created a new breed of toilets available in all st…

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Lifestyle

Heroes Welcome: NWH Surgeons Create Connections With Cancer Patients MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- For those battling breast cancer, choosing the right doctor can make all the difference. In the case of Phyllis Toohey, a cancer patient at Northern Westchester Hospital, the care provided by Dr. Julie Vasile and the bond formed as a result were just as important as the medical treatment she received. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Toohey traveled to Northern Westchester Hospital seeking the expertise and experience found at the hospital's Breast Institute. After meeting with Vasile, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Toohey decided to under…

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Lifestyle

Teens and Vaccines: Shots Are All About Saving Lives DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Vaccinations impact the world, and save lives globally. That's why it's especially important for parents to ensure their children are properly guarded against disease with the necessary antibodies. "Vaccines protect your child and everybody else with whom they come in contact with against serious and often deadly diseases," said Dr. Jill Ratner, assistant medical director at CareMount Medical. According to Ratner, vaccinations work through a form of biological subterfuge. During a vaccination, particles that resemble proteins of an infection fool the immun…

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Lifestyle

Teens and Vaccines: Shots Are All About Saving Lives PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Vaccinations impact the world, and save lives globally. That's why it's especially important for parents to ensure their children are properly guarded against disease with the necessary antibodies. "Vaccines protect your child and everybody else with whom they come in contact with against serious and often deadly diseases," said Dr. Jill Ratner, assistant medical director at CareMount Medical. According to Ratner, vaccinations work through a form of biological subterfuge. During a vaccination, particles that resemble proteins of an infection fool the immune …

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Lifestyle

Teens and Vaccines: Shots Are All About Saving Lives WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Vaccinations impact the world, and save lives globally. That's why it's especially important for parents to ensure their children are properly guarded against disease with the necessary antibodies. "Vaccines protect your child and everybody else with whom they come in contact with against serious and often deadly diseases," said Dr. Jill Ratner, assistant medical director at CareMount Medical. According to Ratner, vaccinations work through a form of biological subterfuge. During a vaccination, particles that resemble proteins of an infection fool the i…

Content Partner: CareMount Medical

Lifestyle

Over 65? Here's What You Need To Know About Vaccinations As the seasons begin to change, ensuring all vaccinations are up to date is an important step toward long-term health. Especially for those 65 or older, protecting against influenza, pneumococcal disease and shingles cannot be overlooked. “At this time of year, we talk to all of our patients about getting vaccinated for the flu,” said Dr. Charles O’Dowd, an internist at Clarkstown Medical Associates in New City. “With our patients 65 and older, we use this as an opportunity to make sure they’re up to date on their other vaccinations." For people 65 and older, a high-dose flu shot is re…

Content Partner: Highland Medical

Lifestyle

CareMount Explains The 'Right Questions' During Breast Cancer Diagnosis A breast cancer diagnosis can trigger a host of immediate questions and concerns. However, knowing the right questions to ask can make all the difference when beginning treatment said Dr. Lyda E. Rojas Carroll, director of Breast Surgery at Mount Sinai Health System at CareMount Medical. Below, she shared five questions to consider when newly-diagnosed: What is the stage and type of cancer? "This can be answered by testing a tissue sample, commonly known as biopsy, which can be done using either ultrasound mammogram or an MRI," said Rojas Carroll. "This radiographic testing,…

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Lifestyle

CareMount Explains The 'Right Questions' During Breast Cancer Diagnosis A breast cancer diagnosis can trigger a host of immediate questions and concerns. However, knowing the right questions to ask can make all the difference when beginning treatment said Dr. Lyda E. Rojas Carroll, director of Breast Surgery at Mount Sinai Health System at CareMount Medical. Below, she shared five questions to consider when newly-diagnosed: What is the stage and type of cancer? "This can be answered by testing a tissue sample, commonly known as biopsy, which can be done using either ultrasound mammogram or an MRI," said Rojas Carroll. "This radiographic testing,…

Content Partner: CareMount Medical

Lifestyle

CareMount Explains The 'Right Questions' During Breast Cancer Diagnosis A breast cancer diagnosis can trigger a host of immediate questions and concerns. However, knowing the right questions to ask can make all the difference when beginning treatment said Dr. Lyda E. Rojas Carroll, director of Breast Surgery at Mount Sinai Health System at CareMount Medical. Below, she shared five questions to consider when newly-diagnosed: What is the stage and type of cancer? "This can be answered by testing a tissue sample, commonly known as biopsy, which can be done using either ultrasound mammogram or an MRI," said Rojas Carroll. "This radiographic testing…

Content Partner: CareMount Medical

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