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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

News

Greenburgh Board Discusses Sidewalks In Edgemont GREENBURGH, N.Y. – The Greenburgh Town Board is considering the installation of new sidewalks in Edgemont. Parents of children in in Old Edgemont, Cotswold and Southern Greenville have petitioned for sidewalks so their children can walk to school safely. The Board has to first vote on whether authorize a request for proposals from engineering services to design the sidewalks. It then has to explore funding, dependent on the availability of funds from different sources.

by Jill Chafetz

10/27/2015

Events

Annual Ragamuffin Parade Brightens Mt. Pleasant MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. – The annual Ragamuffin Parade will happen this Friday, Oct. 30. The Rotary Club of Mt. Pleasant and the Mt. Pleasant Recreation Department sponsor this event, which marches from the Hawthorne Fire House to Hawthorne Elementary School. Parade members should meet at the Firehouse at 4:00 p.m., and be ready to march at 4:30.

by Jill Chafetz

10/27/2015

Events

Hastings Hosts Last Flea Market Of The Season HASTINGS, N.Y. – The final Hastings Flea of the season will be held on Sunday, Nov. 8. Hastings Flea is a curated outdoor flea market that overlooks the Hudson River. Local vendors from the Hudson Valley sell hand-chosen and hand-made items, including antiques, crafts, jewelry, and art. Hastings Flea is located across the street from the Hastings- on-Hudson Metro North station at the Hastings-on-Hudson Metro North Train station parking lot. November’s event includes live entertainment, face painting, food trucks, adoptable kittens, children’s story telling, and Nature Awareness School. It…

by Jill Chafetz

10/27/2015

Neighbors

York Antiques In Rye Continues Family Tradition RYE, N.Y. -- Rye Antiques is an antiques/home decoration shop with an eclectic mixture of crystal chandeliers, paintings, plates, vases, and more. Frank Rotondo and his daughter own the business at 12 Purchase St. The location is relatively new, as they have been in Rye for two years, but the business has been in the family for generations.

by Jill Chafetz

10/27/2015

Politics

Molinaro Plans Expansion Of Dutchess County Disability Services POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- County Executive Marc Molinaro proposed an expansion of the “Think Differently” initiative for the 2016 budget. “Think Differently” focuses on people who have disabilities, aiming to ensure that all people can access businesses, government services, and community events. The expansion plans include the addition of a Special Needs Advocate position at the Deputy Commissioner level. The advocate would help families and individuals understand what services are available, help them navigate through the steps necessary to get the services, and service as an advocate with p…

by Jill Chafetz

10/27/2015

Police & Fire

Putnam Sheriff Tells Drivers To Share Road With Bicycles PUTNAM, N.Y. -- Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith is reminding motorists and bicycle riders of the rules of the road, meant to ensure everyone’s safety. These reminders come after a fatal car-bicycle crash in Patterson in May, and hit-and-run driver’s car-bicycle collision in Garrison in September. Sheriff Smith is also the Chair of the Putnam County Traffic Safety Board. The sheriff’s reminders are: Motorists must pass “at a safe distance” when overtaking a bicyclist traveling along the same side of the road (Merrill’s Law) When riding along a road, bicyclists must use a dedicated b…

by Jill Chafetz

10/27/2015

Schools

Bergenfield High School Senior Named Merit Scholarship Semifinalist BERGENFIELD, N. J. – Bergenfield High School senior Caoilin Ramsay has been named a National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalist. Ramsay is one of 1.5 million students who took the SAT/National Merit Scholarship Program and made it to the semi-final round of 16,000 -- less than 1% percent of U.S. high school seniors. The semifinalists will go on to compete for 7,400 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million. Ramsay is a member of the school’s Academic Decathlon team and is captain of the Chemistry Olympics team. She also performs with Bergenfield High School’s Honors Wind …

by Jill Chafetz

10/27/2015

Police & Fire

Bethel Police Promote Officer To Sergeant BETHEL, Conn. – The Bethel Police Department promoted James Christos, a 10-year veteran of the force, to sergeant, the News-Times reported. Christos is now in charge of the department’s major accident team, the story said. He remains a field training officer and a member of the emergency services team, News Times reported. The paper also reported the police department has been busy; it promoted Heather Burnes as the department’s first female sergeant, Steve Pugner as captain and Michael Libertini as lieutenant. Read the full story here.

by Jill Chafetz

10/27/2015

Events

Danbury Concert Chorus Ready To Open 80th Season DANBURY, Conn. – The Danbury Concert Chorus will present its first concert of the season, “Songs of Our Earth” Sunday. The concert will begin at 3 p.m. at the Western Connecticut State University’s Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. The concert is free thanks to a gift from Nancy and Alton Eckert. Sunday’s concert features several short choral works, including: “Sure on this Shining Night,” by Samuel Barber “Earth Song,” by Frank Ticheli Animal Crackers II,” by Eric Whitacre, featuring poetry by Ogden Nash Christine Howlett conducts the Danbury Concert Chorus. Howl…

by Jill Chafetz

10/27/2015

Events

Author Mitch Albom Will Speak At Chappaqua Library CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. – Chappaqua Library will present Mitch Albom, who talk about his newest book, on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Albom is the author of “Tuesdays With Morrie,” “The Five People You Meet in Heaven” and five other books. He recently published “The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto,” a novel about the greatest guitarist who ever lived, Frankie Presto. The talk begins at 7 p.m. It is free, but tickets are required. They are available at Eventbrite. The Chappaqua Library is at 195 S. Greeley Ave.

by Jill Chafetz

10/27/2015

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