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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

Events

'Wild Things:' Ridgefield Library Celebrates Maurice Sendak's Birthday RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — In honor of beloved children's author and Ridgefield resident, Ridgefield Library will host Maurice Sendak Birthday Celebration for families with children ages 3 to 8 on Saturday, June 10. Sendak was the author of the famous children's book "Where The Wild Things Are" as well as "In the Night Kitchen" and "Outside Over There." He was 83 when from complications of a stroke in Danbury. Activities will include stories, food and crafts from 10:30 a.m. to noon. No registration is required for the event.

06/08/2017

News

Night-Time Road Work Will Close I-95 Ramps In Bridgeport, Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Milling and paving projects along Interstate 95 in Bridgeport and Fairfield in the coming weeks. The project involves milling bridge decks, repairs to exposed bridge decks and paving a section of I-95 between the New England Avenue overpass (near Exit 24) and the Wordin Avenue overpass (near Exit 26) for a total distance of 2.3 miles. Detour routes will be provided should ramps need to be closed for construction activities. The following ramps are scheduled to be closed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.: Week of June 5: I-95 North On-Ramp 25 will be detoured to North…

06/07/2017

Lifestyle

Connecticut Ranks As 2017’s 7th Safest State In America FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Connecticut was ranked the seventh-safest state in the U.S., according to Wallet Hub. WalletHub compiled data from 37 different metrics and broke it down into five key categories: Personal and residential safety; Financial safety; Road safety; Workplace safety; Emergency preparedness The Nutmeg State was buoyed by its second overall ranking in Personal and residential safety. The high ranking was due in large part to low figures in assaults per capita, sex offenders per capita, incidents of bullying. Vermont, Maine, Massachusets, Minnesota and New Hampshire mad…

06/07/2017

Police & Fire

Police In Bridgeport Share Urgent Message On Deadly Carfentanil BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Bridgeport officials are warning residents about the dangers of heroin laced with Carfentanil, according to News 12 Connecticut. Carfentanil is 10,000 times more potent than morphine and when coupled with heroine is responsible for at least one death in Fairfield County this year. Responders have had to use as many as six doses of Narcan to reverse the effects of the drug, News 12 Connecticut said. Click here to read the News 12 Connecticut article.

06/07/2017

Politics

Gutwetter, Verdone Pace GOP; Sahler Leads Dems In Ramsey Primary RAMSEY, N.J. — Four candidates are vying for two, three-year terms on the Ramsey Council. Democrats: Debra Sahler - 618 (82.84 percent) Republicans: Michael Gutwetter - 744 (41.47 percent) Amy Haggard - 282 (15.72 percent) Joseph Verdone* - 766 (42.7 percent) *denotes incumbent

06/06/2017

Politics

The Results Are In For Rutherford Primaries Below are the election primary results in Rutherford and East Rutherford. East Rutherford: Candidates are vying for two, three-year terms on the Borough Council Democrats: Edward C. Ravettine* - 224 (46.47 percent) Saverio Stallone* - 214 (44.4 percent) Rebecca Cruz - 44 (9.13 percent) Republicans: Thomas Banca - 129 (50 percent) Michael Homaychak - 128 (49.61 percent) Rutherford: three-year terms on the Borough Council Democrats: Stephanie L. McGowan* - 1,087 (44.51 percent) Edward C. Narucki - 975 (39.93 percent) Carolyn T. Smith* - 379 (15.52 percent) Republicans: Michael J. D…

06/06/2017

Police & Fire

Darien Police Continue Search For Car Stolen From Driveway DARIEN, Conn. – Darien Police are continuing to search for a gray 2009 Toyota Matrix that was stolen from a Mansfield Avenue Driveway, according to officials. The woman who reported the missing car said she last saw the vehicle on Wednesday, May 31 and that the vehicle was unlocked and with the keys left inside. The woman said the vehicle was owned by her ex-husband and that the car was used by different family members. Authorities canvassed the neighborhood and received no reports of suspicious activity, police said. Officials are looking for a Gray Toyota Matrix, license plate number …

06/06/2017

Neighbors

Lyndhurst Couple Who Met On Blind Date See 60 Years Together LYNDHURST, N.J. — Former Lyndhurst residents George and Maryann Fajvan celebrated what amounts to nearly a lifetime of wedded bliss when they celebrated their 60th anniversary on May 25. The two celebrated with their four children and eight grandkids. George, 90, and Maryann, 81, met on a blind date. They say the secret to making things work is communication. The couple lived in Lyndhurst for 29 years and retired to Cape Cod, Mass. in 1993 where they continue to find love and friendship and celebrating their lives together.

06/06/2017

Police & Fire

Police: Pickup Stolen Out Of Darien Driveway Recovered In Norwalk DARIEN, Conn. – A pickup truck stolen out of a Darien driveway was recovered by officials in Norwalk on Friday, June 2, according to Darien Police. A resident on Henry Street reported her 2015 Chevrolet Silverado missing at around 7:30 a.m. The victim said the vehicle was unlocked and there was a spare set of keys locked in the truck's center console, police said. Authorities used the truck's OnStar system to track the vehicle to Plattsville Road in Norwalk. Local police were able to recover the vehicle and the incident remains under investigation, officials said.

06/06/2017

Police & Fire

Don't Worry About Young Deer, Ridgefield Police Say RIDGEFIELD, Conn. – Baby deer found lying in the grass may appear to be left all alone to fend for themselves, but Ridgefield authorities are reminding residents this is rarely the case. Fawns are frequently hidden and left alone for hours while their mothers forage for food. During the long periods left alone, newborn fawns instinctively freeze and will lay motionless when approached. CT DEEP advises residents to leave unattended fawns alone for 48 hours to determine whether the mother is returning for feedings. A truly orphaned fawn may show signs of distress by walking around aimlessl…

06/06/2017

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