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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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Lifestyle
White Plains Ramen Shop Bowls Over New York Times Reviewer White Plains Ramen Shop Bowls Over New York Times Reviewer
White Plains Ramen Shop Bowls Over New York Times Reviewer WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – New York Times restaurant reviewer Emily DeNitto recently visited Mokomiya, which opened in May. DeNitto praised the restaurant’s fidelity to Japanese-style cooking. The owner, Eiji Morita, opened Mokomiya because he missed the ramen shops of Japan and Manhattan, according to the New York Times. For the full restaurant review, follow this link.

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Events
Nyack-Based Pink Floyd Tribute Band Performs In Tarrytown Nyack-Based Pink Floyd Tribute Band Performs In Tarrytown
Nyack-Based Pink Floyd Tribute Band Performs In Tarrytown NYACK, N.Y. – Nyack-based band, The Machine, will perform at the Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main Street, on Saturday, Nov. 21. The Machine is a Pink Floyd tribute band with a following all its own. They have sold out in venues across North and Central America, Europe and Asia. After an almost three-year absence from the band, beloved singer/guitarist Joe Pascarell returned to The Machine this past September. Concert-goers will see him at the Tarrytown concert. Tickets are $30.00, $35.00 and $48.00. The concert begins at 8 p.m. For more information, call 877-840-0457 or visit the Tarrytown…

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Events
Northvale Shoprite Provides Health, Wellness Event Northvale Shoprite Provides Health, Wellness Event
Northvale Shoprite Provides Health, Wellness Event NORTHVALE, N.J. – In recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, Shoprite is offering health and wellness events, “LiveRight” throughout November. All events are free, with no registration necessary except for the children’s events. Events: Sunday, Nov. 8: Stop by the Dietitian’s Office for a free glucose screening, which will provide instant results with no fasting necessary. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11: Youngsters will delight in this fun, hands-on cooking class with Chef Melissa, ShopRite’s in-store culinary expert, and Jenna, ShopRite’s registered dietitian. Space is limited, and …

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Stamford’s Early-Childhood Fair Promises Fun, Education Stamford’s Early-Childhood Fair Promises Fun, Education
Stamford’s Early-Childhood Fair Promises Fun, Education STAMFORD, Conn. -- United Way of Western Connecticut and the Stamford Early Childhood Collaborative are celebrating their 8th annual free Early Childhood Fair at Chelsea Piers on Saturday, Nov. 7. The fair offers young children (up through 8 years) and their families age-appropriate entertainment, games, and hands-on learning activities. Children can enjoy the Stamford Police and Fire Touch a Truck area, Ferguson Library’s Bookmobile, and performances by The Bossy Frog, Ms. Karen Hall, and The Pender-Keady Academy of Irish Dancers. Representative from area preschools, child-care centers, …

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Business
Norwalk's Patriot Bank Renames Brand, Focuses On Community Norwalk's Patriot Bank Renames Brand, Focuses On Community
Norwalk's Patriot Bank Renames Brand, Focuses On Community FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – The parent company of Patriot National Bank announced that Patriot National Bancorp Inc. had changed its official name to Patriot Bank, N.A. The name change brings a new look online and in its buildings. The company’s common stock will continue to trade on the NASDAQ Market under the symbol PNBK. “Patriot Bank’s new name better reflects what our customers and neighbors have depended upon since 1994—a trusted and involved community bank,” said Kenneth Neilson, president and chief executive officer of Patriot Bancorp Inc. and Patriot Bank, N.A The Stamford-headquar…

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News
Connecticut Receives $72M In Home Energy Assistance Aid Connecticut Receives $72M In Home Energy Assistance Aid
Connecticut Receives $72M In Home Energy Assistance Aid FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released more than $72 million in Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program money for Connecticut. The announcement about the money was made by U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy and U.S. Reps. John Larson, Joe Courtney, Rosa DeLauro, Jim Himes and Elizabeth Esty. “I applaud HHS for releasing this funding that will benefit over 100,000 Connecticut families. I will continue to fight to preserve this program from reprehensible cuts," Blumenthal said. “With winter weather around the corner, we must …

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Events
Katonah Museum of Art Invites Public For Free Day Katonah Museum of Art Invites Public For Free Day
Katonah Museum of Art Invites Public For Free Day KATONAH, N.Y.—The Katonah Museum of Art, with grants from William Raveis Real Estate, Katonah Office and from the Pittman Family, is having a free Family Day on Sunday, Nov. 15. Admission will be free from 12 – 4 p.m. Families are invited to join a scavenger hunt on the museum campus to collect natural and recycled materials for art projects. Artist Donna Sharrett will lead a workshop from 1 – 4 p.m. where participants will create two tree mementos: one to take home, one to leave. For more information, call (914)-232-9555 or visit the museum’s website.

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Lifestyle
Westchester Pajama Program Ready To 'Stuff A Bus' Westchester Pajama Program Ready To 'Stuff A Bus'
Westchester Pajama Program Ready To 'Stuff A Bus' WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – Pajama Program, a local charity that provides pajamas, books, and care to homeless children, is ready for its 8th annual “Stuff a Bus” week, Nov. 9-13. During this week, schools, business, libraries, and local individuals contribute pajamas and books to children. At each location, donors try to fill a bus, floor to ceiling, with donations. On Friday, Nov. 13, Genevieve Piturro, founder and executive director of Pajama Program, and others will announce the total donations for the week. Here are times and places for donations: Monday 9:30 a.m. – Scarsdale Middle…

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Schools
Briarcliff Baseball, Softball Teams Raise Dough With Pasta Dinner Briarcliff Baseball, Softball Teams Raise Dough With Pasta Dinner
Briarcliff Baseball, Softball Teams Raise Dough With Pasta Dinner BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. – The Briarcliff high school softball and baseball teams are cooking up Pasta Night, on Friday, Nov. 20, to help fund Spring Training in Florida. Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, fruit, dessert, and water. The dinner will be in the high-school cafeteria, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Presale tickets are $10 for adults, $7 twelve and under. At the door, tickets are $15 for adults, $10 twelve and under, and $5 for senior citizens. For tickets, e-mail Lindsay Zekus at lzekus@briarcliffschools.org

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Events
Chaka Khan Will Raise The Roof In Kingston Chaka Khan Will Raise The Roof In Kingston
Chaka Khan Will Raise The Roof In Kingston KINGSTON, N.Y. – Grammy-winning Chaka Khan will perform her blend of funk and pop at the Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) in Kingston on Sunday, Nov. 8.  Khan’s hits include: “Tell Me Something Good,” “Ain’t Nobody,” and “I Feel for You, according to The Poughkeepsie Journal. Tickets cost $60 for Bardavon members; $65/ $80/ $110 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Bardavon box office, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie, which can be reached at 845-473-2072; in person at the UPAC box office, 601 Broadway Kingston, which can be reached at 845-339-6088; and through Ticketma…

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