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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.


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Events
Author Ryan D'Agostino Speaks At North Salem Library Author Ryan D'Agostino Speaks At North Salem Library
Author Ryan D'Agostino Speaks At North Salem Library  NORTH SALEM, N.Y. – Author Ryan D’Agostino will talk about his book "The Rising: Murder, Heartbreak, and the Power of Human Resilience in an American Town" at the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library in North Salem on Saturday, Nov. 7. “The Rising” is about a 2007 home invasion in Cheshire, Conn. The assailant brutally beat Dr. William Petit and killed his wife and their two daughters. D’Agostino is the only journalist with whom Petit spoke at length, and he used material from their many interviews to write this book. He had previously written about the crime when he was editor for Esqu…

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News
Kent Library Provides Information on Feral Cats Kent Library Provides Information on Feral Cats
Kent Library Provides Information on Feral Cats PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. – Speakers from the Putnam County Health Department and from Paws for Love will present "Feral Cats in the Community" at the Kent Public Library on Nov. 2. The discussion is free, and registration is optional. The speakers will cover these topics: Feral cats as a rabies risk Taming and caring for feral cats Volunteer opportunities The Trap Neuter Return Program (TNR) The talk begins at 7 p.m. For more information, call the library at 845-225-8585.

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News
Two Bridgeport Gang Members Convicted Of Shooting Into Crowd, Killing Man Two Bridgeport Gang Members Convicted Of Shooting Into Crowd, Killing Man
Two Bridgeport Gang Members Convicted Of Shooting Into Crowd, Killing Man BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – A Bridgeport jury found two gang members guilty of murder, conspiracy to commit murder and four counts each of first-degree assault for killing one man and wounding three teenagers two years ago, the Connecticut Post reported. Raashon “Red Dreads” Jackson, 24, and Roderick “Little Ricky” Rogers, 20, were involved in a feud between their own Ave Set gang and a gang out of the Trumbull Gardens housing project, according to the Post. On Sept. 10, 2013, Rogers and Jackson fired into a crowd of people at the housing complex, killing LaChristopher “50” Pettway, 26, and wounded …

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Police & Fire
Millwood Fire Department Moves Into Larger, Modern Home Millwood Fire Department Moves Into Larger, Modern Home
Millwood Fire Department Moves Into Larger, Modern Home MILLWOOD, N.Y. – The Millwood Fire Department has finally realized its dream of a firehouse that can hold modern equipment, The Examiner News reported. The department left the 91-year-old fire station and moved into a larger, modern firehouse at 100 Millwood Road, approximately 300 yards from the original firehouse. The original firehouse was too small for modern firetrucks. Firefighters in safety gear or carrying equipment could not easily move around their trucks, according to The Examiner News. For details, read the article in The Examiner News.

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Woman Will Replace Medallion Stolen From Washington Irving's Grave Woman Will Replace Medallion Stolen From Washington Irving's Grave
Woman Will Replace Medallion Stolen From Washington Irving's Grave SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. – When Sleepy Hollow Cemetery reported that someone had stolen a medallion from Washington Irving’s grave, many people responded to the vandalism with outrage/ But Donna Davies, of Hyde Park decided to replace the medallion. Davies said the medallion costs between $50 and $60, and that she will pay for it herself, lohud reported. The bronze-cast medallion marks Irving as a veteran of the War of 1812. The theft was part of recent vandalism at the cemetery which showed other signs of damage, reported lohud. Davies is a long-time supporter of the cemetery. She was presiden…

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Real Estate
Mount Vernon Commercial Property Owner Hopes For New Development Mount Vernon Commercial Property Owner Hopes For New Development
Mount Vernon Commercial Property Owner Hopes For New Development MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. – Tony Lau, the owner of 260 Gramatam Ave., has not been able to sell or develop the property since a fire destroyed the six-business strip mall in 2004. He now has some hope that the property can be developed, lohud.com reported. Lau’s statement came about because of a nearby fire that destroyed unrelated property at 212-226 Gramatan Ave.  Mayor Ernest Davis told City Hall officials that his administration would help the business owners and property owner find state or federal loans so they could rebuild. Tony Petruolo is the property owner; he has not yet commented on a…

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Lifestyle
Armonk Chef To Push For Nutrition Program At Washington Meeting Armonk Chef To Push For Nutrition Program At Washington Meeting
Armonk Chef To Push For Nutrition Program At Washington Meeting ARMONK, N.Y. – Eric Gabrynowicz, of Restaurant North and Market North in Armonk, is heading to Washington, D.C., to push for renewal of the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act, or CNR, reports lohud.com The legislation was first enacted as The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, backed by first lady Michelle Obama. It is up for renewal this year. On Tuesday, Gabrynowicz, with 50 chefs from 37 states, will meet with officials from the White House, including Cabinet members, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to explain their support for the CNR, lohud explained. The CNR will authorize…

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Schools
Cuomo Agrees That Students Have Too Many Standardized Tests Cuomo Agrees That Students Have Too Many Standardized Tests
Cuomo Agrees That Students Have Too Many Standardized Tests ALBANY, N.Y. Governor Andrew Cuomo stated that, like the Obama administration, he sees that schools now place too much value on standardized testing, reported PoliticoNew York. Cuomo pointed out that New York has already taken steps to reduce standardized testing, such as banning such testing below the third grade, limiting the amount of time allowed for test preparation, and requiring the state’s Department of Education to identify and eliminate unnecessary testing. The state is still reviewing standards and the tests themselves, according to PoliticoNew York. Read the full article here.

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Police & Fire
Briarcliff Manor Resident Saved From House Fire Briarcliff Manor Resident Saved From House Fire
Briarcliff Manor Resident Saved From House Fire BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Firefighters rescued a resident trapped instead of a burning duplex at 291 N. State Road, lohud.com reported. The fire was reported at approximately 3 p.m. The Briarcliff firefighters responded, as did Ossining, Pleasantville and Chappaqua and other fire departments and EMS crews, according to lohud.com. One person was injured during the fire and taken to Westchester Medical Center, lohud.com said.  The cause of the fire is still under investigation lohud.com reported. Click here to read the full story.

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Police & Fire
Thieves Steal $3,000 In Jackets From Fairfield Store Thieves Steal $3,000 In Jackets From Fairfield Store
Thieves Steal $3,000 In Jackets From Fairfield Store FAIRFIELD, Conn. – A thief or thieves made off with 13 jackets worth $3,000 from Eastern Mountain Sports in Fairfield, the CTPost reported. For the full story, follow this link.

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