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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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Schools

Cyber Cops: Criminal Justice Simulator Preps Students For Force Training MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. -- An adult male flees a house's garage, running down the driveway with a crowbar in hand. A female police officer, weapon drawn, intercepts him at the street, asking the suspect what he's doing and rapidly exchanging words. However, what happens next won't play out across news networks and social media platforms. Rather, the conclusion to this situation is up to the college professor sitting at the controls of SUNY Orange’s Response to Resistance criminal justice simulator. Based on the officer’s actions, the professor can have the scenario escalate toward violence or requi…

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Lifestyle

Still Need A Flu Shot? Go Right Now Says CareMount Medical PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Influenza is nothing to sneeze at. Infecting millions of Americans annually and causing tens of thousands of hospitalizations and deaths each year, the flu often affects society's most vulnerable. With work and school in full swing, the fall season is ripe for the person-to-person spread of the flu virus. According to Dr. Barbara Alpert, a specialist in internal medicine, and Dr. Jill I. Ratner, a pediatrician, both with CareMount Medical, PC, if adults and children are looking to avoid being sick, it's important to get their vaccinations before flu season begins. In …

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Lifestyle

Still Need A Flu Shot? Go Right Now Says CareMount Medical DUTCHESSS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Influenza is nothing to sneeze at. Infecting millions of Americans annually and causing tens of thousands of hospitalizations and deaths each year, the flu often affects society's most vulnerable. With work and school in full swing, the fall season is ripe for the person-to-person spread of the flu virus. According to Dr. Barbara Alpert, a specialist in internal medicine, and Dr. Jill I. Ratner, a pediatrician, both with CareMount Medical, PC, if adults and children are looking to avoid being sick, it's important to get their vaccinations before flu season begins. …

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Lifestyle

Still Need A Flu Shot? Go Right Now Says CareMount Medical WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Influenza is nothing to sneeze at. Infecting millions of Americans annually and causing tens of thousands of hospitalizations and deaths each year, the flu often affects society's most vulnerable. With work and school in full swing, the fall season is ripe for the person-to-person spread of the flu virus. According to Dr. Barbara Alpert, a specialist in internal medicine, and Dr. Jill I. Ratner, a pediatrician, both with CareMount Medical, PC, if adults and children are looking to avoid being sick, it's important to get their vaccinations before flu season begins.…

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Lifestyle

Quinnz Pinz’s Scholarship Program Celebrates The 'Stars Of Tomorrow' There are various ways to earn scholarships today. Some require students to answer a questionnaire, complete a writing prompt or create an essay. Quinnz Pinz in Middletown is even offering students the chance to bowl their way to a scholarship. Through the 2017/2018 Stars of Tomorrow Junior Bowling Scholarship Program, Quinnz Pinz is helping bowlers from kindergarten through high school develop useful life skills, at and beyond the lanes. The program is designed to offer students scholarship opportunities through various bowling awards and tournaments. Perhaps the program’s biggest draw is …

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Lifestyle

Escape Real Life For Some Real Fun With Escape Rooms At Quinnz Pinz We’re all guilty of falling into a routine at times, performing the same tasks day after day. That’s why escape rooms – one of the fastest-growing forms of mental stimulation -- have become so popular. In these fun, yet challenging, environments, people race against the clock to solve riddles, puzzles and other obstacles before time runs out. In addition to lanes of fun, Quinnz Pinz in Middletown currently features two escape rooms designed to challenge guests of all ages. Here’s why they’ve become such a hit: They’re perfect for friends, families, birthday parties or corporate events. No …

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Lifestyle

Water Around Us: Conservation Efforts Put A Local Spin On Global Problem ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Rockland residents may not know it by just turning on the faucet, but around the world pressure is mounting on water resources. By 2050, the demand for water will be double the amount of fresh water available on Earth. Today, more than 800 million people across the world lack access to clean drinking water, with even more suffering from shortcomings in proper sanitation, according to a recent World Health Organization report. Unsurprisingly, these problems also usher in hosts of harmful side effects, including a rise in disease and decrease in overall health, nutriti…

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Lifestyle

St. John’s Riverside Named One Of Nation's Premier Breast Cancer Centers DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- St. John’s Riverside Hospital and the Ashikari Breast Center at the Dobbs Ferry Pavilion have recently been named to a list of "America’s Best Breast Centers" as part of a nationwide study. Presented by the Women’s Choice Award, the recognition places St. John’s Riverside Hospital in the top 7 percent of breast care hospitals nationwide. “As a breast cancer survivor, I learned the hard way that where you choose to have your mammogram can have a profound impact on your outcome and experience,” said Delia Passi, founder and CEO of the Women’s Choice Award. Passi…

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Real Estate

Fall For The Season At These Breathtaking Raveis Listings WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- From long walks to incredible fall foliage displays, Westchester County offers some of the season's best outdoor adventures, just a short distance from the hustle and bustle of the city. For leaf lovers, these listings by William Raveis Real Estate combine wooded tranquility with everyday livability, offering one unbeatable package. 29 Woodland Road in Bedford is a sun-filled contemporary home privately situated on a quiet cul-de-sac. Sitting on over 2.5 acres of manicured plantings, the property contains a private backyard with a waterfall and views of a pond. Spanning…

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Lifestyle

Indian Hills Girls Basketball Teams Slam Dunk Cancer Support OAKLAND, N.J. -- For the fifth consecutive year, coaches and players in the Indian Hills High School Girls Basketball Program teamed up to fight cancer. During the month of October, the teams held their annual t-shirt drive, which has raised more than $2,200 over the past five years to The Valley Hospital Breast Center. This year, led by coaches Julie Haledjian, Diane Pevny and Lindsay Rock, members of the junior varsity and varsity teams sold nearly 445 “Be Brave” t-shirts, raising $700 for charity. “We are all female, and want to make a local impact,” said Julie Haledjian, varsity head c…

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