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Joe Jenkins

Managing Editor, Orange County

jjenkins@dailyvoice.com

Joe Jenkins is a reporter who has worked for various publications including the Poughkeepsie Journal and the New York Daily News. He Graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2003 and received his master's degree from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism in 2012. Joe is also a contributing columnist and analyst for various online sports publications.

Joe was formerly a managing editor at Daily Voice.

Joe Jenkins's Contributions

Schools

Stricter Lead Policies See Rockland School Districts Re-Test Water ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Stricter water regulations have forced Rockland County schools to shut down sinks and fountains even after working to improve lead levels just last year, according to lohud.com. The new state standard went into effect just after districts in the county performed their own test based of the EPA's action level of 20 parts per billion. The new state requirements made the schools test at the new, lower threshold of 15 parts per billion, lohud.com reported. In most of the cases, the fixtures have either been flushed, replaced or taken out of use permanently, lohud.com …

11/10/2016

Business

AQR Capital To Expand, Add Jobs In Connecticut FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Greenwich-based AQR Capital announced plans to expand and add up to 600 new jobs throughout Connecticut with the help of some state funding, according to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy. AQR plans to expand its headquarters with at $72 million project over the next decade. Estimates say the initiative will retain 540 jobs on top of the 600 new positions. “AQR and its employees have spent over a decade contributing to our state, and we’re pleased that the company has committed to expanding its presence and growing jobs here for another ten years,” Malloy said in a statemen…

11/10/2016

News

Darien Man Found Guilty Of Defrauding Banks Of Millions In Loan Scheme DARIEN, Conn. -- A Darien man was convicted of defrauding banks and the USDA of more than $25 million on Wednesday, according to United States Attorney for Connecticut Deirdre M. Daly. Pablo Calderon, 61, along with Brett C. Lillemoe, 46, of Minneapolis, submitted fraudulent documents to two United States banks in connection with a USDA loan guarantee program by which the USDA provides credit guarantees, Daly said. The jury found that between September 2007 and January 2012, Calderone, Lillemoe and others defrauded various U.S. financial institutions, including Deutsche Bank and Colorad…

11/10/2016

Events

Stressed To The Max? Come Meditate In Allendale ALLENDALE, N.J. -- Heartfulness Meditation in Allendale is inviting residents to its weekly relaxation and mediation practice beginning Saturday, Nov. 26 at the Lee Memorial Library. Meditation will begin at 11 a.m. every Saturday. Weekly attendance is not required, but is strongly recommended for best results. Drop ins are always welcome. Mediation will take place in the Quilt Room. The Lee Memorial Library is located at 500 W. Crescent Ave.

11/10/2016

Neighbors

Smokey Robinson, Sugar Ray Leonard Raise $1.6M For Mmrf At Greenwich Gala NORWALK, Conn. -- Music and sports icons like Sugar Ray Leonard, Smokey Robinson and CeeLo Green were in attendance at the Multiple Myeloma Research foundation's Fall Gala last month. The event raised more than $1.6 million to fund the MMRF’s unique precision medicine model – the only end-to-end solution in precision medicine – that is bringing next-generation treatments to myeloma patients. Anne and David Ogilvy, Greenwich residents and MMRF supporters, received the MMRF’s Spirit of Hope Award for their resilience, dedication and perseverance in the fight against multiple myeloma. “I am ali…

11/10/2016

Police & Fire

Yorktown Police Announce Road Closures For Veterans Day Parade YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Motorists in and around Yorktown are reminded that the Veterans Day parade on Sunday, Nov. 13 will prompt road closures around town. The following roads will be closed leading up to and during the parade: East Main from the Lakeland High School east driveway to Sunnyside Street. Stoney Street at East Main Stonegate Road at East Main New Road at East Main Dane Street at East Main Frost Street at East Main The parade will step off at Lakeland High School at 2 p.m. A ceremony will immediately follow at the Shrub Oak Veterans Monument.

11/09/2016

Events

Darien Pays Tribute To Veterans Friday DARIEN, Conn. -- At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month (Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.), the Town of Darien will observe Veterans Day in front of Town Hall in the Veterans Memorial Circle. The 2016 Presidential proclamation will be read at the event. All are invited to return to the Darien VFW (205 Noroton Avenue, rear entrance) following the ceremony for an informal gathering with local veterans. Between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. the Noroton Presbyterian Church Chapel will host H.E.R.O.E.S. Care/NPC to provide a time and space for private reflection, thanksgiving, and prayer for the cunt…

11/09/2016

News

Theft, Foot Chase In Pearl River Tops Week's News In Rockland ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the week's top stories from around Rockland County. A Pearl River man has been charged in the theft of a wallet from inside a car, according to Orangetown Police. A goal by the Suffern boys soccer team made the SportsCenter Top 10 Plays. There are 21 different races in Rockland where residents will elect their Congressional and State Legislature representatives, as well as their local leaders, mayors, and town court judges. Stony Point police arrested a woman and two men on several charges Wednesday after police said they were found in possession o…

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11/06/2016

News

Thefts At Dutchess Market, Restaurant Top Week's News DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the week's top stories from around Dutchess County. Two Poughkeepsie residents were charged with shoplifting and faking their identities after they were accused of stealing more than $1,569 worth of goods from Tops Supermarket in Rhinebeck. A Rhinebeck woman was charged with larceny after stealing a woman's wallet at a local restaurant, according to the Rhinebeck Police Department. While all eyes will be on the Presidential Election on Tuesday, as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump vie for a spot in the Oval Office, voters in Dutchess can help decide…

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11/06/2016

News

North Castle Begins Phase II Of Road Overhauls NORTH CASTLE, N.Y. -- North Castle's highway department is slated to begin the second phase of a road rehabilitation project on Thursday. Several roads throughout North Castle will be overhauled and repaved including: Upland Lane Windmill Road Long Pond Road Fox Ridge Road Elm Place Dogwood Place Mill Lane Pond Lane Oak Ridge Court Thornwood Road Thornwood Lane Roads will not be closed, but delays should be expected. Motorists are advised to exercise extra caution while work is being completed. Call 914- 273-3561 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. with any questions.

11/02/2016

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