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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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Parents Of Slain Yonkers Baseball Player Michael Nolan Await Justice Parents Of Slain Yonkers Baseball Player Michael Nolan Await Justice
Parents Of Slain Yonkers Baseball Player Michael Nolan Await Justice YONKERS, N.Y. -- The parents of 23-year-old Michael Nolan, who died of injuries from a shooting in September say they will not rest until their son's shooter is jailed, reported News 12. Nolan was a baseball player who had been drafted by the Oakland Athletics. Police said an unknown person shot Nolan because of an argument about a drag race, the story said. Nolan's mother, Donna Nolan, said her son was not involved in any such argument, and also noted that shooting someone is not the way to settle an argument, reported News 12. There is more information in this story on the Daily Voice. F…

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Lifestyle
Research Suggests Link Between Late Bedtimes And Weight Gain Research Suggests Link Between Late Bedtimes And Weight Gain
Research Suggests Link Between Late Bedtimes And Weight Gain University of California researchers recently published a study that found a possible link between later bedtimes and weight gain, the New York Times reported.The research followed 3,342 adolescents from 1996 through 2010, with participants reporting their normal bedtimes, fast food consumption, and time spent exercising and watching television at three points, the Times said. The researchers calculated each person's body mass index (BMI) at each of the three interviews, reported the New York Times. Each hour of a delayed beditme was related to a 2-point increase in BMI, the report said. Fas…

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Police & Fire
Police Suspect No Foul Play In Death Of Man Found On Route 22 Police Suspect No Foul Play In Death Of Man Found On Route 22
Police Suspect No Foul Play In Death Of Man Found On Route 22 BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Bedford Police do not suspect foul play in the death of 47-year-old Raymond Kelly of Poughkeepsie, who was found dead on the side of the road on southbound Route 22 in Friday, News 12 Westchester reports.The body had no visible signs of trauma.  Officials are still waiting for the coroner's autopsy results, according to News 12 reports. Police are still investigating Kelly's death, and uask anyone who can provide information to call 914-241-3111. For more information, see an earlier report in Daily Voice or the report on Channel 12 News.

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News
Clarkstown Officials Agree To Restore Traphagen Property Clarkstown Officials Agree To Restore Traphagen Property
Clarkstown Officials Agree To Restore Traphagen Property CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Town Supervisor Alex Gromack and Council Members Shirley Lasker and Stephanie Hauser announced an agreement with the Rockland Farm Alliance to restore and operate Traphagen in West Nyack.Plans are for Traphagen to be a replica of an 18th century working farm where families and children can learn about agriculture, New York history, and to learn about healthy and sustainable agriculture while having a good time outdoors. “We’re so excited to be a part of this revival of farming in Rockland,” John McDowell, Rockland Farm Alliance founder and President said in a statement. “…

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Lifestyle
Final Day Of Sheep, Wool Festival Will Be At Dutchess County Fairground Final Day Of Sheep, Wool Festival Will Be At Dutchess County Fairground
Final Day Of Sheep, Wool Festival Will Be At Dutchess County Fairground RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- The New York State Sheep and Wool Festival will host its final event of the 2015 season continues on Sunday, Oct. 18 at the Dutchess County Fairground in Rhinebeck.The event is one one of the largest fiber and textile shows in the country. It will host hundreds of vendors, demonstrations, workshops, and family events. Event hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, see the NY Sheep and Wool website.

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Police & Fire
Yorktown Police Accuse Man Of DWI Yorktown Police Accuse Man Of DWI
Yorktown Police Accuse Man Of DWI YORKTOWN, N.Y. Police arrested a Woodridge man, 52-year-old Michael J. Ross, for allegedly driving while intoxicated.Police reported they saw a driver moving slowly and crossing into the opposite lane. Police said they stopped the driver, who allegedly refused a breath test. Ross is due in court Nov. 10 for his arraignment.

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Schools
Clarkstown Board of Education Approves Bond Resolution Clarkstown Board of Education Approves Bond Resolution
Clarkstown Board of Education Approves Bond Resolution CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- The Clarkstown Board of Education passed the 2015 Bond for Critical Systems Resolution. All of the members present voted for the resolutionThe Facilities Improvement Committee, which put forth the resolution, explained that the resolution is a plan to address building problems that could close schools: failures of roofs, boilers, and electrical systems. A video recording of the session as well as information about the bond is available at the school board's website.

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Lifestyle
Artists Turn Peekskill Into Art Installation Artists Turn Peekskill Into Art Installation
Artists Turn Peekskill Into Art Installation PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The sixth "Peekskill Project" opened Sept. 27 and will continue through the end of the year, reported the New York Times.Visitors to Peekskill can enjoy many of the works by looking at sculptures, outdoor installations or paintings on the exteriors of buildings, but some of the 56 artists painted abstracts on interior walls of private homes, the story said.  While artists came from all over the world, 15 of them are from the Hudson Valley, the story said. The art jurors wanted to celebrate local artists, as well as the locale, according to the New York Times. T…

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Schools
Irvington Teens Attend Conference About Aiding Peers Irvington Teens Attend Conference About Aiding Peers
Irvington Teens Attend Conference About Aiding Peers IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- The coalition Irving About Safe Kids sponsored six Irvington High School students to attend a Youth-to-Youth training conference in Rhode Island this past summer.The students were asked to attend because of their leadership skills. The students were sophomores Anna Grace Nimmo, Cristian Ishoo and Angela DeFrancesco, junior Madison Hernandez and seniors Madison Carelli and Barbara Robertson. At the conference, professionals, peers and youth action groups had workshops and led discussions about how to help peers who are having difficulties with drugs, poor behavior or other …

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Events
Kids Can Explore East Rutherford Emergency Equipment Kids Can Explore East Rutherford Emergency Equipment
Kids Can Explore East Rutherford Emergency Equipment EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- For the seond year in a row, the East Rutherford police and the Memorial Library are giving families the chance to meet police, firefighters, and emergency medical responders.On Saturday, these local heroes will chat with children and let them explore the trucks and other vehicles they use every day. The free event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m at the East Rutherford Police Station Parking Lot, 117 Stanley St. Registration is required.

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