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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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Rye Brook Singer Combines Nature, Song WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- From the Pacific Northwest to the mountains of Germany, Carol McMillan has always found a home in music. "I think my mother was one of those people who believed that music was the cornerstone of education," said McMillan, a Rye Brook resident and member of the Westchester Choral Society. Growing up in Santa Barbara, Calif., McMillan developed a love for both the outdoors and music from a young age. "[My sister and I] were involved in piano lessons from a young age, and it turned out I really enjoyed it," she said. "It wasn’t until college…

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City Or Country: What's Hot In Westchester County? WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Home to some of the country's most incredible properties, Westchester County has long been known for offering luxury and privacy just a short distance from New York City. However, according to the real estate experts at ERA Insite Realty, local homebuyer interests are changing, and shoppers are beginning to place a premium on livability and location over more rural retreats. According to Lou Budetti, principal broker at ERA Insite Realty, more homebuyers are opting for properties in and around town centers. "Buyers are looking for location -- we aren’t getti…

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What Happens When Cancer Strikes The Bones? NYP Explains Deadly Diagnosis Bone cancer is a serious problem that requires advanced expertise to treat. Primary bone cancers -- such as osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma -- are rare, affecting just over 3,200 people a year in the United States. Bone metastases -- cancer which spreads to the bone from tumors that began in other organs, such as the breast or prostate -- are far more common, striking tens of thousands of people annually. Bone metastases often settle in the spine, though other common sites include the hip bone (pelvis), thigh bone, upper arm, ribs and skull. Regardless of whether cancer starts…

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NewYork-Presbyterian Makes Progress Against A Challenging Cancer Stomach cancer is rare in the United States; it affects only 28,000 people a year. However, it's the second leading cause of cancer death around the world and has been linked to diets high in preserved meats and low in fresh fruits and vegetables. Most stomach cancers have grown to an advanced stage by the time they cause symptoms, making them challenging to treat successfully. Screening with endoscopy, which involves looking into the stomach periodically with a special scope, can increase the chance of finding the disease earlier in people at risk, such as Asians and those with H. pylori. R…

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Pneumonia: How To Stop A Seasonal Killer ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- As winter's chill sets in, pneumonia can trigger life-threatening side effects for patients across Rockland County. “Pneumonia, an infection of the lung tissue, can be caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi," said Dr. David Hodes, a pulmonologist at Highland Medical, P.C. in West Nyack, N.Y. "Older adults and people with chronic diseases, including COPD, asthma, diabetes, heart disease and kidney disease, are at higher risk for bacterial pneumonia. While there are many types of pneumonia risk can be reduced substantially through vaccination.” "Many peo…

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Avoid Holiday Hazards With Help From ONS GREENWICH, Conn. -- The holidays are all about friends, family and good times. However, the season of giving can also become a season of danger if one isn't careful. From slips and falls to overindulgence, celebrating smart is key to ensuring a happy and healthy holiday. "Having been the orthopedic specialist on call at Greenwich Hospital for more holiday seasons than I can remember, I know firsthand how a few simple precautions can keep your holidays full of good cheer," said Dr. Steven Hindman, an orthopedic surgeon at Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists. One very common …

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NYP Makes Treatment Strides Against Leukemia Recent treatment strides show promise for improving the life expectancy and quality of life for those affected by leukemia. Leukemias, which are cancers of the blood and bone marrow cells, result from the rapid growth of abnormal white blood cells that eventually overtake normal blood cells and cause problems such as anemia, bleeding and infections. In acute leukemia, immature white blood cells grow rapidly, causing severe symptoms in a short time. In chronic leukemia, the abnormal cells grow more slowly, often over a period of years, making people more susceptible to infection or bleeding. …

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Research Provides Treatment Breakthroughs For Lymphoma Blood cancers, including the main types leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, are the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, according to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. While there are no means of preventing or screening for most blood cancers, recent breakthroughs for lymphoma treatment are improving quality of life and survival. Lymphomas are cancers of the lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell of the lymphatic system which play a key role in the body’s immune system. The two main types of lymphoma are Hodgkin lymphoma, in which there is a particular type of abnorma…

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Thyroid Cancer: A Rising Trend But Minimal Threat Cancer of the thyroid -- a gland in the neck that produces a variety of hormones -- is the most common endocrine cancer. Diagnosed nearly three times as often in women as men, thyroid cancer has been the most rapidly increasing cancer, tripling in incidence over the last three decades. The good news is that the chance of dying from thyroid cancer has remained steadily low. Today, virtually anyone diagnosed with stage I or II papillary or follicular thyroid cancer is cured. If thyroid cancer is found, most patients have surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid gland, depending on the ext…

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Pediatric Leukemia: A Cancer Success Story Acute lymphoblastic leukemia – or ALL -- is the most common cancer diagnosed among children and adolescents age 20 and younger. And while nearly 5,000 children will be diagnosed with leukemia each year in the United States, pediatric leukemia is one of cancer's great success stories. That's because more than 98 percent of children diagnosed with ALL today go into remission and 90 percent of those children are cured, a rate that has risen significantly since the 1950s. What has contributed to this success? Since cancer in children is relatively rare, pediatric cancer investigators over the ye…

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