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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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State Sen. Murphy Announces Grants To Yorktown Libraries State Sen. Murphy Announces Grants To Yorktown Libraries
State Sen. Murphy Announces Grants To Yorktown Libraries State Sen. Terrence Murphy announced he has procured $80,000 in aid for local libraries. This money is in addition to the more than $25,000 in construction grants he secured for public libraries in the 40th district. Murphy said: "Literacy is perhaps the most beautiful gift you can give ... Benjamin Franklin said 'either write something worth reading or do something worth writing,' and I hope today we've done something worthwhile that can help everyone in the community from children, teens, adults and seniors benefit from the programs in their local library." The libraries that wi…

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Nassau County Looks To Greenburgh's Anti-Corruption Law As Model Nassau County Looks To Greenburgh's Anti-Corruption Law As Model
Nassau County Looks To Greenburgh's Anti-Corruption Law As Model GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- An anti-corruption panel in Nassau Country has recommended that the county base an anti pay-to-play contribution ban on Greenburgh's ethics laws.The Greenburgh Town Board adopted what is probably the toughest law in the United States in 2007. The law prohibits incumbents from accepting campaign contributions from developers, contractors, lawyers, and agents. Greenburgh is one of only three governments in New York that has an anti pay-to-play law, according to Newsday. Elected officials in Nassau County and elsewhere have earned disapproval or legal action for casting vo…

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Lifestyle
Get In The Halloween Spirit With Fall Events Get In The Halloween Spirit With Fall Events
Get In The Halloween Spirit With Fall Events Hayrides, pumpkin picking, corn mazes and haunted houses abound across Northern New Jersey this Halloween season. Here are some of the highlights from Bergen and Passaic counties — and beyond:  Abma's Farm Hayrides — Hayrides to the pumpkin patch at the Wyckoff family-owned farm are offered on Saturdays only.  Pumpkin Picking at DePiero's — This is the last Halloween season to visit at this Montvale family-owned farm. The property was sold to developers and is the future site of the first Wegman's supermarket in the area. Demarest Farms Pick Your Own Pumpkin — Under new ownership this seaso…

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Politics
Yorktown Republicans Propose Tax Credit For Businesses Yorktown Republicans Propose Tax Credit For Businesses
Yorktown Republicans Propose Tax Credit For Businesses YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Republican candidates for local offices announced their plans for revitalizing business.The self-titled members of "the new pro-business majority" held a press conference outside of the old Food Emporium building on Oct. 15. The candidates are Town Supervisor Michael Grace, Council member Tom Diana and his running mate Ed Lachterman, Council mmber Gregory Bernard and Town Clerk candidate Mary Capoccia.. Supervisor Grace said. "First we cut your taxes, then we cut them again, but now its time to do the same for businesses. Our plan is to move Yorktown forwar…

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Events
Veterans Services' Mobile Office Coming To Putnam Veterans Services' Mobile Office Coming To Putnam
Veterans Services' Mobile Office Coming To Putnam PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- In order to provide services and information to veterans, a mobile service office van will come to Putnam County.“Too many veterans do not know about or do not have access to the benefits and services provided by the federal government.” County Executive Mary Ellen Odell said. "I hope that all the Veterans in Putnam and the surrounding communities take the opportunity to visit the van.” New York chapter 137 of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization operates the van, and will assist veterans in dealing with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The …

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Events
Putnam's Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Stages Holiday Themed Shows Putnam's Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Stages Holiday Themed Shows
Putnam's Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Stages Holiday Themed Shows PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival will show a spooky play for Halloween and a yuletide one for Christmas.A stage version of the Lucille Fletcher radio dramas "The Hitchhiker" and "Sorry, Wrong Number" will run from Oct. 28-31 and Nov. 4-8. After the Oct. 28 and 31 performances, the festival will host a reception. Tickets for these performances are $70; tickets for all other performances are $50, with discounts for members of the military, seniors, and students. "The Hitchhiker" focuses on Ronald Adams as he crosses the country, follow…

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Events
Author Jessica Lahey Speaks About Book In Scarsdale Author Jessica Lahey Speaks About Book In Scarsdale
Author Jessica Lahey Speaks About Book In Scarsdale SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Author Jessica Lahey will discuss her book, “The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed” on Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Scarsdale Middle School Auditorium.Lahey's book focuses on children's middle-school years when parents need to learn to let their children experience failure, so that the children can develop resilience. The event co-sponsors are the Scarsdale PT Council, Scarsdale High School PTA, Scarsdale Middle School PTA, and Scarsdale Public Library. The talk begins at 7:15 p.m. The author will also sign copies of her boo…

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Brewster's Studio Around The Corner Presents Work Of Susan Zoon Brewster's Studio Around The Corner Presents Work Of Susan Zoon
Brewster's Studio Around The Corner Presents Work Of Susan Zoon BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Local art galler, Studio Around the Corner, will host artist Susan Zoon and her exhibit "Whoopee We're All Gonna Die".The opening reception is a meet-the-artist event on Friday, Nov. 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. Zoon's exhibit features paintings and masks in honor of the Day of the Dead holiday. Zoon is also a costume and set designer and restores antique porcelain. Studio Around the Corner is at 67 Main St. in Brewster. For more information, call (845)- 363–8330 or visit their facebook page.

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Schools
State Sen. Carlucci Sees How Felix Festa Middle School Uses State Grant State Sen. Carlucci Sees How Felix Festa Middle School Uses State Grant
State Sen. Carlucci Sees How Felix Festa Middle School Uses State Grant CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- State Sen. David Carlucci recently visited Felix Festa Middle School, which had benefited from a $112,500 grant he secured for the school district to purchase computers, cameras, robotics equipment and other supplies for the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) lab at the middle school.Student Olivia Louden presented Carlucci with a 3D model, printed from one of the new 3D printers, with Carlucci's name and a message of thanks. For more information, see the Clarksville County School District's website.

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Schools
Clarkstown South Student Wins Prize at National History Competition Clarkstown South Student Wins Prize at National History Competition
Clarkstown South Student Wins Prize at National History Competition CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Sharon Mathew, a senior at Clarkstown South High School, won second place in the nation for her website submission to the senior level of the 2015 National History Day Competition. Sharons's website is "Frances Oldham Kelsey - a Woman Doctor Who Could Not Be Hurried", is about the doctor who refused to grant U.S. approval for thalidomide. Students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and international schools across the world submitted websites. Click here to see Sharon's website.

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