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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
Learn About Landscape Paintings At Bronxville Library Learn About Landscape Paintings At Bronxville Library
Learn About Landscape Paintings At Bronxville Library BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Maura Doern Danko, an artist and educator, will lead a group discussion about some of the American artists' landscape paintings in the Bronxville Public Library’s art collection. The talk will be at the library from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 Danko will provide an overview of the artists, use of landscape and techniques and the theme of seasons. Danko will focus on artists Ernest Lawson, Jonas Lie and other American painters.

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by Jill Chafetz
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Pelham Picture House Screens 'Forbidden Films' Pelham Picture House Screens 'Forbidden Films'
Pelham Picture House Screens 'Forbidden Films' PELHAM, N.Y. -- The Picture House Regional Film Center will show the documentary "Forbidden Films: The Hidden Legacy of Nazi Films" Thursday.Director Felix Moeller's documentary explores the pros and cons of releasing locked-away Nazi propaganda films. Moeller's film shows how propaganda can retain its power for generations Following the screening, the director will discuss the film and answer audience questions. The film starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $12/general admission, $6/members, $10/students and seniors. They are available at TPH's website or the box office at 175 Wolf…

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by Jill Chafetz
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Peekskill Art Gallery Debuts Local Artist's Exhibit Peekskill Art Gallery Debuts Local Artist's Exhibit
Peekskill Art Gallery Debuts Local Artist's Exhibit PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- H-Art Gallery's co-curators Wilfredo Morel and Nick Cannell have opened NOLD, a solo exhibit of local artist Jen DeMattio.The exhibit opened Oct 12, and continues through Oct 31. Art lovers can meet DeMattio at a reception from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Proceeds from this exhibit will benefit the Hudson River Healthcare organization. The H-Art Gallery is at 1 S. Division St., Peekskill. For more information about the artist, see her webpage.

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Lifestyle
Nyack Library Displays Children's Books Nyack Library Displays Children's Books
Nyack Library Displays Children's Books NYACK, N.Y. -- The Nyack Library Children's Room has a display of children's books and biographies of the authors. Library patrons are welcome to view the display and encouraged to borrow the books.

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Schools
Elmsford Celebrates Two Years Of Anti-Bullying Collaboration Elmsford Celebrates Two Years Of Anti-Bullying Collaboration
Elmsford Celebrates Two Years Of Anti-Bullying Collaboration GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The Elmsford Board of Education renewed its commitment to anti-bullying programs with village officials at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School and church on Oct. 7.It is Elmsford's second year collaborating with Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Mayor Robert Williams applauded the initiative and the collaboration between public and private schools. Students and teachers at the Alice E. Grady Elementary School are participating in the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, a research-based initiative that specifically addresses bullying among students in grades two through six.  Mayor R…

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by Jill Chafetz
Lifestyle
Happy Birthday To Pound Ridge's Tim Robbins Happy Birthday To Pound Ridge's Tim Robbins
Happy Birthday To Pound Ridge's Tim Robbins POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- Happy Birthday to Pound Ridge's Tim Robbins!Tim Robbins, who owns a house in Pound Ridge, is an actor, director, activist, and musician. Robbins was born in West Covina California on Oct. 16, 1958. He turns 57 on Friday. Robbins is known for his roles in "Bull Durham", "Jacob's Ladder", "The Shawshank Redemption", "The Player", which earned him a Best Actor Award at Cannes, and "Mystic River", for which he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Robbins also directed films such as the Oscar-nominee "Dead Man…

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Schools
LEAP Program Enhances Student Leadership At Irvington LEAP Program Enhances Student Leadership At Irvington
Leap Program Enhances Student Leadership At Irvington IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- The LEAP (Lead, Excel, Act, Persevere) Program is helping Irvintgon High School students reach academic goals and learn how to be leaders.LEAP's founder, Randy Nathan, spent the day with 19 selected freshmen, sophomores, and juniors on Sept. 29 and will work with the students once a month through April. The program helps students learn strategies that will help them identify and overcome challenges or obstacles in their daily lives. “The students were thrilled with the experience and look forward to their work together and with Coach Randy,” Carleen Julian, a LEAP Program…

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Schools
Family Photo Day Tops Byram Hills PTA Events Family Photo Day Tops Byram Hills PTA Events
Family Photo Day Tops Byram Hills PTA Events ARMONK, N.Y. -- The Byram Hills Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is offering several events this fall. Mark the calendars for: Family photo day, Sunday, Oct. 18 Halloween Window Painting, Saturday, Oct. 24 Superintendent Dr. Bill Donohue presents update on NY education reform, Wednesday, Oct. 28 Ron Lieber discusses his book, The Opposite of Spoiled, Tuesday, Nov. 10 For more information, including registration, see the Byram Hills PTSA website.

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Events
Darien Chamber Hosts 11th Annual Wine Tasting, Charity Auction Darien Chamber Hosts 11th Annual Wine Tasting, Charity Auction
Darien Chamber Hosts 11th Annual Wine Tasting, Charity Auction DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Chamber of Commerce invites the public to its 11th Annual Wine Tasting and Charity Auction.The Oct. 22 fundraiser at BMW of Darien will benefit the Darien Arts Center, the Depot Youth Center and the Darien Chamber Charitable Foundation.  WinePort of Darien will provide the wines, and area restaurants and caterers will provide a variety of items. The auction will include a day as a co-pilot in a fighter plane, a daylong fishing trip, catered dinners and parties and getaway weekends. The committee that planned the wine tasting includes Pam Ha-Stevenson, Amy Allen,…

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Neighbors
Letter To The Editor: Support Dana Levenberg For Supervisor Letter To The Editor: Support Dana Levenberg For Supervisor
Letter To The Editor: Support Dana Levenberg For Supervisor OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Please send letters to ossining@dailyvoice.com. To the editor: I am writing in support of Dana Levenberg’s candidacy for Ossining Town Supervisor. I have known Dana since 2007. Our children have attended Ossining schools together and I was fortunate to meet Dana through district cultural arts activities. Dana has always been an active community member. She held leadership roles at Briarcliff Nursery School when her sons were very young, and in the PTA. She founded the Ossining Micro Fund, which helps community…

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