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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
Some Customers Upset Over The Westchester Mall's Holiday Display Some Customers Upset Over The Westchester Mall's Holiday Display
Some Customers Upset Over The Westchester Mall's Holiday Display WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Some customers at The Westchester mall are upset with the non-traditional depiction of Santa, reported News 12.Apparently, Santa without reindeer , elves, or trees does not mean Christmas. Mall officials announced they would add traditional elements to the display, according to News 12. For details, see the full story at News 12.

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Schools
Skype Links Students From Brewster To Italy Skype Links Students From Brewster To Italy
Skype Links Students From Brewster To Italy BREWSTER, N.Y. – At the Henry H. Wells middle school, teacher Deb Velazquez and her Grade 8 Italian students held a Skype video class with a class of pen pals in Italy. Students in both classes were happy to speak with counterparts.

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Politics
Dutchess County Picks Kurban For Behavioral, Community Health Post Dutchess County Picks Kurban For Behavioral, Community Health Post
Dutchess County Picks Kurban For Behavioral, Community Health Post POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro has appointed Dr. Henry M. Kurban to lead the new Department of Behavioral and Community Health. The Department of Behavioral and Community Health is a merger of the departments of Health and Mental Hygiene that will become official Jan. 1. Kurban most recently served as health director for the Florida Department of Health – Charlotte County Health Department in Port Charlotte. Molinaro said, “We are very pleased to bring this talented and multifaceted health professional to Dutchess County and lead this newly merged depar…

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Events
Fold Into The Holidays At North Salem’s Hammond Museum Fold Into The Holidays At North Salem’s Hammond Museum
Fold Into The Holidays At North Salem’s Hammond Museum NORTH SALEM, N.Y.—The Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden invites families to an origami workshop on Saturday, Nov. 14. Yoshimi Arai will teach participants how to make a crane and holiday ornaments. The event runs from 1 to 3 p.m. and is free for children 5 years and older. For more information, call the museum at (914) 669-5033, email gardenprogram@yahoo.com, or visit the museum’s website.

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Schools
Elmsford’s Alice E. Grady Students Donate Candy To Troops Elmsford’s Alice E. Grady Students Donate Candy To Troops
Elmsford’s Alice E. Grady Students Donate Candy To Troops GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Students in Elmsford’s Alice E. Grady School are selling their leftover Halloween candy to Suffern dentist Dr. Steven M. Chichetti, of Ramapo Dental Care, who is part of Operation Gratitude, an organization that sends about 150,000 care packages a year to troops deployed overseas. The money that Chichetti paid will fund the school’s student council activities. Math teacher Barrie Hittner led the students in grades two-six in the program. Children practiced ratios, fractions, decimals and percentages during the collection. The children filled five printer-paper boxes wit…

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Events
Sherman's Friday Night Book Club Picks 'Regeneration' For Next Meeting Sherman's Friday Night Book Club Picks 'Regeneration' For Next Meeting
Sherman's Friday Night Book Club Picks 'Regeneration' For Next Meeting SHERMAN, Conn. – The Sherman Library invites readers to enjoy talking about books and sampling refreshments at its Friday Night Book Club. The discussions start at 7:30 p.m. The library orders multiple copies of the chosen books so everyone can be prepared.  On Nov. 13, the Club will discuss “Regeneration” by Pat Barker. Pat Endress will lead the discussion about a novel that combines history with fiction to focus on war, soldiers, and the end of a Victorian ideal. On Dec. 11, the club will discuss “Stoner” by John Williams. Mary Rindfleisch will lead the discussion about a book that was l…

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News
Bethel Restructures Town's Social Services Department Bethel Restructures Town's Social Services Department
Bethel Restructures Town's Social Services Department BETHEL, Conn. – The Social Services Department in Bethel is making some changes to better address its mission of helping others.   The department has promoted Lisa Plumb, who was the former director of the Senior Center, to community services director. And it has hired Jennifer Lawlor for the new position of social services Director, the News-Times reported. The town’s Social Services Department has been struggling with a small budget, residents still burdened by the 2008 Great Recession, and part-time leadership since the retirement of the previous director, according to the News-Times. …

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Business
Shelton Organizations Teaching Internet Tools For Business Owners Shelton Organizations Teaching Internet Tools For Business Owners
Shelton Organizations Teaching Internet Tools For Business Owners SHELTON, Conn. – The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce and Pepperland Marketing are offering a free seminar for business owners who want to learn more about using the internet on Thursday, Nov. 19 at the R.D. Scinto Auditorium. The seminar runs from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Topics include: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Online tools for improving collaboration and communication Blogging and inbound marketing Using Google Search and Maps To register, go to this link.

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Business
CityCenter Danbury Applauds New Businesses In Main Street Area CityCenter Danbury Applauds New Businesses In Main Street Area
CityCenter Danbury Applauds New Businesses In Main Street Area DANBURY, Conn. – The new Executive Director of CityCenter Danbury, PJ Prunty, says he is proud of the way downtown Danbury is thriving. "Downtown Danbury is beginning to see a direct economic impact as a result of the near $100 million of investments ranging from the north end of Main Street to the south end," Prunty said. "Local businesses are beginning to see the opportunities to either relocate their existing business, or invest in new startups on Main Street." Prunty highlighted several businesses that have relocated to or expanded on or near Main Street. Among them…

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Events
Learn To Manage Your Money At Fairfield Library's 'Financial Bootcamp' Learn To Manage Your Money At Fairfield Library's 'Financial Bootcamp'
Learn To Manage Your Money At Fairfield Library's 'Financial Bootcamp' FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Learn how to create a budget and to become financially self-sufficient from Liz Krebs, coordinator of financial education at LifeBridge Community Services, at the Fairfield Public Library on Tuesday, Nov. 10.  This program is part of the library’s “On Your Own” series for people who are divorced. The program is free, but registration is requested. The workshop will start at 7 p.m. Register at the library’s website. LifeBridge also offers one-on-one programs to teach people about managing their finances. To learn more LifeBridge’s services, see their website. The next pr…

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