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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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Events

Danbury Farmers Market Brings Area's Finest Fruits And Veggies To The Table DANBURY, Conn. -- Come taste fall's finest flavors in Danbury this Saturday, as the Danbury Farmers Market Community Collaborative celebrates ' Food Day 16'. The day will include workshops, music, the best local fruits, vegetables, eggs, clams, plants, maple syrup and honey. Guest will have the opportunity to receive a $5 gift certificate to spend at the market. Food Day is a call to action for Americans to change their diets and our food policies. Food Day 2016 will focus on greener diets as a way to address both health and environmental issues. The market is committed to ensuring everyon…

10/21/2016

Lifestyle

Pace People This Week: Hacking Hoops And Real Estate Success PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Here is a roundup of newsmakers and their news in brief from Pace University: Pace student William Robbins was featured in a Tech Crunch article for his involvement in the National Basketball Association's first-ever hackathon. A write-up on the hackathon can be found here. Pace anthropology professor Dr. Judith Pajo published an article in Energy, Sustainability and Society. It can be read here. Pace political science professor and department chair Jessica Lavariega-Monforti was featured in the Yale Daily News and New Haven Independent. She spoke in New Haven on Oct…

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Schools

NFL Veteran Tackles 'Locker Room Talk' PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- College Football Hall of Fame quarterback and NFL veteran Don McPherson visited Pace University last week and spoke with students about the social issues facing young athletes today. New York State Senator Terrence Murphy opened the event by discussing opioid abuse and the correlation between sports injuries and drug addiction. Murphy has extensive knowledge in healthcare and is co-chair of a statewide task force to combat the growing heroin and prescription opioid crisis in New York. McPherson's talk focused on the use of language in sport, which he feels can creat…

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Business

Pace Professor Receives Award For Work In Senior Technology PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Dr. Jean Coppola, professor of gerontechnology at Pace University, never in a million years thought she'd be a winner of Westchester County Association's prestigious 'Women in Tech' award. "I’ve attended the event throughout the years and though to myself, 'These women are amazing, I’ll never receive this award,'" she said. However, this October, Coppola and four other award winners will be honored for their contributions to science and technology. For Coppola, who is celebrating thirty years at Pace, science has always been her passion."My interest in …

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Lifestyle

New Technology Makes Window Sweats, Pane Replacement Things Of The Past NEW JERSEY -- It's happened to every homeowner: an errant football or baseball throw sails high and crashes through the front window. Others still wake up on chilly mornings to a window covered in condensation. What's a homeowner to do? Fortunately, the window experts at Renewal by Andersen are here to help. Deciding whether to repair or replace broken windows depends on the age and condition of your existing windows, what caused the damage and which of the window components were affected. If a rogue ball or falling tree limb crashes through a window, shattering the glass but leaving the fra…

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Lifestyle

Keep Your Home Toasty Warm With Tips And Tricks From Renewal By Andersen NEW JERSEY -- As nighttime temperatures begin to drop across New Jersey and the New York Metro area, now is a great time to think about getting your home’s windows ready for winter. Drafty windows aren't only uncomfortable; they can cause energy bills to skyrocket during colder months. The experts at Renewal by Andersen of New Jersey share their tips on how to get your windows and home ready for the cold weather. Inspect and clean the fireplace: If you haven’t had your fireplace professionally swept recently, this is a good time to get the job scheduled. Check the cap for damage. Small anim…

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Lifestyle

Is it Time For New Windows? Renewal By Andersen Shares Upgrade Checklist NEW JERSEY -- Knowing when it's time to get new windows can be tricky. Unless a pane breaks, it can be easy to miss the warning signs that it's time for an upgrade. Fortunately, the window experts at Renewal by Andersen share their tips on how to keep your house warm and toasty this fall and winter. An easy way to see if its time for a window's replacement is to feel around the edge of the frame. If you can feel air moving around the window, chances are it's time for a new one. Sagging frames, loose weather-stripping, sashes that stick or hang and cracks or other glass damage all reduce a wi…

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Lifestyle

What Is Post-Traumatic Kyphosis? HSS Doctor Explains PARAMUS, N.J. -- Experience a bump or fall and suffering from back pain? You may have post-traumatic kyphosis, a condition that results from serious injuries such as a fall, motor vehicle or horseback riding accident, or even a bounce off a wave while boating. In some cases, these fractures or dislocations of the vertebrae can develop into a deformity, especially if the injury is not treated promptly. There are two types of patients with post-traumatic kyphosis: those who require care in the acute phase, immediately after trauma, and those who seek treatment after the spine has healed in a…

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Lifestyle

Back Out Of Whack? It May Be A Cervical Disc Herniation Says HSS Surgeon STAMFORD, Conn. -- Dr. Andrew Sama, an orthopedic surgeon with Hospital for Special Surgery, answers questions on cervical disc herniations. What are the best non-surgical or surgical options for a 41-year old male suffering from a cervical disc herniation? How long is recovery from both options? Most non-surgical treatment options for cervical disc herniation center on decreasing inflammation and pain and maintaining or improving range of motion and stability.This usually includes physical therapy, massage, sometimes traction and anti-inflammatory medications or muscle relaxants. If pain …

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Lifestyle

HSS Tackles Seniors' Questions At Community Discussion STAMFORD, Conn. -- Last week, Dr. Alexander McLawhorn, an orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery and Justin Clark, site manager at HSS Sports Rehab at Chelsea Piers in Stamford, delivered a lecture for the residents and staff at Edgehill, a senior living community in Stamford. The discussion focused on managing hip pain and injuries including diagnoses of hip injuries, arthritic conditions, surgical and non-surgical treatment options and exercises to help strengthen the hip, improve balance and increase flexibility.

10/18/2016

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