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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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News
Garfield Passes Checklist, Keeps State Funding Garfield Passes Checklist, Keeps State Funding
Garfield Passes Checklist, Keeps State Funding GARFIELD, N.J. – Finance Officer Roy Riggitano told the mayor and the city council that Garfield passed the New Jersey Best Practices checklist, and will therefore not suffer any penalties in state funding, NorthJersey.com reported. The checklist has 50 questions that address financial and administrative concerns. Questions include whether the city has a policy on surpluses, or whether volunteer firefighters put certain types of information on their W-2 forms. Riggitano told the council that the city answered “no” to 5 questions, with 10 being the maximum before the state imposes financial p…

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Police & Fire
Nyack Woman Convicted Of Slashing Man In Face Nyack Woman Convicted Of Slashing Man In Face
Nyack Woman Convicted Of Slashing Man In Face NYACK, N.Y. -- Nyack resident Janice White, 41, has been convicted of slashing a man's face on Nov. 24, 2014, at Memorial Park in Nyack.The slashing caused a deep laceration from the victim's ear to the corner of his mouth. He required surgery and many stitches, including on the inside of his mouth, to close the wound. Police arrested White about one hour after the attack. She remains at the Rockland County Jail. A jury convicted White of one count of first-degree assault and one count of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon. She had a previous conviction for fourth-degree grand lar…

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Rockland Doctor Accused Of Sex Abuse Rockland Doctor Accused Of Sex Abuse
Rockland Doctor Accused Of Sex Abuse WESTCHESTER, N.Y. – Police report that they have arrested Dr. Makar Eskarous, 49, of New City, on charges of sexual abuse, reports News 12. Eskarous, who practiced in Spring Valley, is accused of inappropriately touching a woman in front of a child during an office visit. Detectives allege that there are two other victims, and they believe more will come forward, according to News 12. The news station also reported that Eskarous is the owner of Imhotep Medical Clinic on Main Street in Spring Valley. Police also charged Eskarous with resisting arrest. Bail has been set at $10,000, reported …

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Events
Byram Hills PTSA Prepares For 2nd Annual Bake Sale Byram Hills PTSA Prepares For 2nd Annual Bake Sale
Byram Hills Ptsa Prepares For 2nd Annual Bake Sale ARMONK, The Byram Hills Parent Teacher Student Association is taking donations for its second annual PTSA bake sale.The PTSA has plenty of brownies and Halloween goods promised, but there is room on the dessert table for other types of treats. To sign up, please use the PTSA link. Baked goods should be dropped off by 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 off at a location that has not yet been announced, which is where the bake sale will take place. The PTSA prefers nut-free treats, and need for all serving pieces to be disposable. The sales starts 9 a.m. and ends at 11:30. For questions, contact…

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Police & Fire
New Castle Police Warn About IRS Phone Scams New Castle Police Warn About IRS Phone Scams
New Castle Police Warn About IRS Phone Scams NEW CASTLE, N.Y. – New Castle police report that several residents have called about attempted phone scams involving the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Residents reported getting calls from a person who identified himself/herself as an IRS agent, and who said that the resident owed back taxes, and must pay immediately by phone or wire to avoid getting arrested within a few hours. The IRS says that any one of the five actions below marks a scam, as the IRS will never do one of these things, and scammers frequently do. These actions are: Call about taxes without first mailing an official n…

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Business
Video SEO Pro Opens Near Mount Pleasant, White Plains Video SEO Pro Opens Near Mount Pleasant, White Plains
Video SEO Pro Opens Near Mount Pleasant, White Plains HAWTHORNE, N.Y. -- The video marketing agency Video SEO Pro has opened new offices in Hawthorne, conveniently close to White Plains. The offices include a full-service video production studio.Video SEO Pro combines high-quality videos with search engine optimization (SEO) technology to produce on-line videos that bring direct business to their clients. David Vogel of Somers and Neco Turkienicz of White Plains opened Video SEO Pro over two years ago, combing their extensive experience in television and film production and their knowledge of SEO technology. TopSEOS.com recently listed Video…

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News
Westchester Children's Assocation Releases Survey Results Westchester Children's Assocation Releases Survey Results
Westchester Children's Assocation Releases Survey Results WESTCHESTER, N.Y. – The Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) has released the results of their annual Vote for Kids survey. Every year, the WCA asks candidates for Westchester County’s Board of Legislators about their positions on concerns relevant to children and adolescents. This year, 68 percent. of the candidates responded; next year, the WCA hopes for 100 percent. The WCA asked candidates to address questions about matters such as: expanding affordable child-care programs increasing after-school programs lowering youth unemployment rates budget priorities

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Schools
Valhalla PTA Honors School Board Members Valhalla PTA Honors School Board Members
Valhalla PTA Honors School Board Members MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- Valhalla school district staff, administration, and members of the PTA thanked the members of the Valhalla Board of Education for their dedication.The seven Board members are all volunteers who are elected for a three-year term. “The district is really fortunate to have a group like you who are really committed to the students,” said Steve Reich, president of the Valhalla Teacher’s Association. Valhalla High School Principal Jon Thomas noted that the school board is accessible and open to thoughts and ideas from administrators.  “It’s a pleasure to work side by sid…

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Mamaroneck Committee Plans To Revive Industrial Area Mamaroneck Committee Plans To Revive Industrial Area
Mamaroneck Committee Plans To Revive Industrial Area MAMARONECK, N.Y. – The Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC) has been working with rePLACE Urban Studio to revitalize the industrial area of Mamaroneck. They have included people who own property in the area as well as the residents of the adjoining Washingtonville neighborhood. The final public workshop is open to the entire community on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at the Community Room in the Mamaroneck Village Library. The workshop will start at 7:30 p.m.

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Business
Wilton-Based Commonfund Hires Ellen Blix To Build West Coast Footprint Wilton-Based Commonfund Hires Ellen Blix To Build West Coast Footprint
Wilton-Based Commonfund Hires Ellen Blix To Build West Coast Footprint WILTON, Conn. -- Commonfund, an investment company based in Wilton, has hired Ellen Blix as managing director of institutional sales and relationship management. Blix will be based in San Francisco. Before joining Commonfund, Blix was a vice president in the Global Client Group at BlackRock, where she was responsible for U.S. institutional business development in the western region. She had also held positions with Lehman Brothers and JP Morgan Securities. "We are thrilled to have Ellen joining our team and she will be instrumental in building our West Coast footprint," said Bret…

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