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Jill Chafetz

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jchafetz@dailyvoice.com

I started my professional life as a research psychologist (not the "do you love your mother" kind). I enjoyed research and teaching, but noticed that I spent most of my non-classroom time writing and editing, often to help other people.

When I left academia, all the "you should be a writer" admonitions followed me to job interviews. I've been squeezing in part-time writing and editing jobs for about 9 years, so now I am happily doing it full time.

Jill was formerly a writer at Daily Voice.

Jill Chafetz's Contributions

Police & Fire

Woman Charged With Stealing Chairs From Yorktown Sears YORKTOWN, N.Y. – Police charged Theresa A. Nikisher-Guinee, 53, Peekskill, with petit larceny and endangering the welfare of a minor, both class A misdemeanors, according to a police report. Police Officer R. Rohr went to Sears following a larceny complaint. After Rohr investigated, he alleged that Nikisher-Guinee took two plastic folding chairs, valued at $45.98 total, marked them with Sears tape as if they had been paid for, and then left the store, according to the police report. The police report that contacted Nikisher-Guinee, and asked her to appear at Police Headquarters, which she …

by Jill Chafetz

10/29/2015

News

Support Connection Announces Contest Winners YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. – Support Connection, Inc. presented awards to the Team Spirit winners in their 21st annual Support-A-Walk for Breast and Ovarian Cancer. The winners of the “Most Creative Team Banner” were the members of Daisy Troop 10077, a group of 13 girls who are all first graders at Beekman Elementary School in Poughquag. Troop Leader Carrie Tropea of Hopewell Junction has participated in the Support-A-Walk for many years with her family, walking in memory of her mother Caroline Puppo, who died of breast cancer. The runner-up was Team Gayle. Siblings Stephanie, Kevin and Stacey …

by Jill Chafetz

10/29/2015

News

State Names Carmel High School 'High Performing School' CARMEL, N.Y. -- The New York State Education Department awarded Carmel High School as a 2015-2016 "High Performing School.” Out of approximately 1,278 public high schools in the state, only 108 earned the "High Performing School” designation. Andy Irvin, Superintendent of Schools, noted that Carmel is one of twelve high schools in the tri-county area (Westchester, Rockland and Putnam Counties) and the only high school in Putnam County to earn this recognition. Only schools that meet the following criteria earn high-performing status: Meet pre-defined participation and performanc…

by Jill Chafetz

10/29/2015

News

Kitten Trapped In Orangeburg Storm Drain Dies ORANGEBURG, N.Y. -- News 12 reported a sad ending to the story of an Orangeburg kitten that had been trapped in a storm drain for two days.Runoff and heavy rain filled the drain, while a heavy grate hampered rescue. Police, the highway department, the fire department, Care About The Strays, and the Hudson Valley Humane Society joined private citizens in an effort to coax the kitten out of the drain, but were unsuccessful, News 12 Westchester said. Rescue workers did manage to get the kitten on the second day, but cold not revive the animal, reported News 12 Westchester. For details, see th…

by Jill Chafetz

10/29/2015

Schools

Cresskill Superintendent Outlines Goals For District CRESSKILL, N.J. – Superintendent Michael Burke told the board of education the school district will improve communication by becoming more active on social media, NorthJersey reported. Burke also explained other plans, such as security enhancement, and said that he was pleased with how the Cresskill High School/Middle School had handled an evacuation after a threat of violence, according to NorthJersey. The paper reported Burke’s plans include the following: Improving its website Setting up a Facebook page Principals, superintendent, and athletic director will all have Twitter pages The d…

by Jill Chafetz

10/29/2015

Neighbors

Letter: Support Gary Raniolo For Yorktown Justice YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The Yorktown Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Please send letters to Yorktown@dailyvoice.com. To the editor: I have lived in Yorktown for the past 25 years. My wife Adrienne is a first-grade teacher in our school district, and both of my children grew up here and graduated from Yorktown High School. I have been a practicing trial attorney for more than 30 years. I have spent virtually my entire career in courtrooms large and small. I have argued appeals in some of our highest courts, tried cases in Supreme Court, and handled local matters right here in Y…

by Gary A. Cusano

10/29/2015

Neighbors

Letter: Support Dana Levenberg For Ossining Supervisor OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Please send letters to Ossining@dailyvoice.com. To the editor: As a Conservative Party member, I am pleased to endorse Dana Levenberg for the next Town Supervisor of Ossining. Dana has been managing the busy district office of our New York State Assemblywoman Sandy Galef and has been a standout. On numerous occasions, I have reached out to the assembly office to get help or information. Dana is a wealth of information and resources and can help navigate the often complex web of agencies and organizations. I …

by Albert R. Ross

10/29/2015

News

Putnam Agency Raises Funds For Mental Health PUTNAM, N.Y. – Putnam Family & Community Services (PFCS) held its annual Imagine Benefit to raise funds for mental-health and substance-use services. PFCS is the only private, not-for-profit agency providing licensed counseling and treatment for mental health and substance use in Putnam County. In 2014, PFCS provided services for 1/13 residents of Putnam and surrounding areas. This year’s benefit theme was “Imagine …Life Lived to its Fullest”. It honored Master Paul Minella of United Martial Arts Centers (UMAC), Carmel for his service to area youth. Guests included: Thomas Scaglione,…

by Jill Chafetz

10/29/2015

Neighbors

Letter: Pound Ridge's Dow Has 'Worked Tirelessly' For Town POUND RIDGE, N.Y. – The Pound Ridge Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Please send letters to Poundridge@dailyvoice.com. To the editor: I’m crossing party lines to help elect David Dow to the Pound Ridge Town Board. David’s resume is impressive, as he is both a scientist and attorney. More importantly for Pound Ridge, he has worked tirelessly for this town in a number of volunteer capacities, most notably as both a trustee and president of the Pound Ridge Library. Under David’s guidance and leadership, our library has become a beehive of activity throughout the week. On any g…

by Anne Corless

10/29/2015

Neighbors

Letter: Support Schleimer For County Legislator From Mount Kisco MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Mount Kisco Daily Voice accepts letters signed letters to the editor. Send letters to mountkisco@dailyvoice.com. To the editor: Despite being a professional writer, I have hardly ever written a letter to a newspaper. In this case, however, I want to voice support for a neighbor of mine, Karen Schleimer, who is running for County Legislator in District 2. Karen is not a seasoned politician spouting well-scripted sound bites or making side deals to benefit party-agenda items. In fact, she is one of the most independent thinkers you possibly could meet, ready to take on …

by Rich Mintzer

10/29/2015

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