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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

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Charge Man With Forgery In Cos Cob COS COB, Conn. – Greenwich Police arrested a man who is wanted on charges of using a stolen and forged check to get his car out of impound, according to Greenwich Time. Akeem Ali, 22, was pulled over on Interstate 95 on Sunday. He was detained after officials discovered the active warrant, Greenwich Time reported. Click here to read the Greenwich Time article.

05/31/2017

Weather

Shelton's Run Of Rainy Weather Could Linger Until Mid-June FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Memorial Day may have marked the unofficial start to summer, but steady rain and near-constant cloud cover have left Fairfield County residents wondering: What happened to the sun and when will summer finally arrive? Unfortunately, long-range predictions suggest the unsettled, soggy weather pattern will persist into the first few weeks in June, according to Accuweather.com. Many areas along the Interstate 95 corridor have sustained more days with rain than without in recent weeks. The steady rain has made it tough to warm unheated pools and lakes, accuweather.com …

05/31/2017

Neighbors

Community Rallies For Alpine Teacher Battling Cancer ALPINE, N.J. — The Alpine community is rallying around a local art teacher and hoping to help her fight ovarian cancer. Stephanie Bailey has already undergone one major surgery and undergone two rounds of chemotherapy. She still has another 16 to go. With friends and family being far away, a GoFundMe was started to help Bailey with any needs like food, care or transportation while she continues her fight. New Milford resident Hillary Fraenkel started the fundraising campaign 20 days ago with the hopes of raising $20,000 for Baily. In that time, the community has donated over $12,000 to …

05/30/2017

Weather

Passaic's Run Of Rainy Weather Could Linger Until Mid-June PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. – Memorial Day may have marked the unofficial start to summer, but steady rains and near-constant cloud cover have left Passaic County residents wondering what happened to the sun and when will Summer finally arrive? Unfortunately, long-range predictions suggest the unsettled, soggy weather pattern will persist into the first few weeks in June, according to Accuweather.com. Many areas along the Interstate 95 corridor have sustained more days with rain than without which has created problems with mold and mildew. The steady rains have also made it tough to warm unheate…

05/30/2017

Weather

Ridgewood's Run Of Rainy Weather Could Linger Until Mid-June BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. – Memorial Day may have marked the unofficial start to summer, but steady rains and near-constant cloud cover have left Bergen County residents wondering what happened to the sun and when will Summer finally arrive? Unfortunately, long-range predictions suggest the unsettled, soggy weather pattern will persist into the first few weeks in June, according to Accuweather.com. Many areas along the Interstate 95 corridor have sustained more days with rain than without which has created problems with mold and mildew. The steady rains have also made it tough to warm unheated…

05/30/2017

Police & Fire

Brookfield Seeks Applications For Police Officers BROOKFIELD, Conn. – The Town of Brookfield is looking to add to its team of police officers. Applicants must be 21-years-old, have a high school diploma or GED, a valid license and no felony A or B misdemeanors. Salary starts at $52,700. Lateral hires will start at a salary commensurate with experience. Applications must be completed and submitted at: www.policeapp.com/brookfield Contact Capt. Peter Frengs at PFrengs@Brookfieldct.gov for more information.

05/30/2017

Police & Fire

Stratford Paramedic Honored By Bridgeport Hospital BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Stratford Paramedic Dane Johansson was named the EMS Provider of the Year by Bridgeport Hospital in honor of EMS Week. “Dane maintains the highest standards of clinical excellence and professionalism,”Bridgeport Hospital EMS Coordinator Wesley Young said in a statement “He has provided fantastic care over the past year to too many critical patients to count, and always does it with a smile. He consistently receives feedback on his positive attitude and skill from staff members.” Johansson was presented the award during a ceremony in the hospital's ambulance bay.

05/30/2017

Lifestyle

Staples High Senior Starts Charity To Help Girls In Orphanage In Greece WESTPORT, Conn. – For most high school kids, a trip to Greece means a visit to the Acropolis and perhaps a swim in the Mediterranean. This isn't the case for Staples High senior Kristina Wasserman and her sister, Lauren. Instead, the two Wasserman girls and their parents spend their time in Greece by helping out an all-girls orphanage just outside of Athens. "My mother is Greek, so we would go all the time," Kristina said. "We wanted to give back and at first we would bring stuff to the orphanages – toys and other things." The first time the Wasserman family visited,…

05/30/2017

News

Activists Rally To Help 'Save Our Shelton' Fight Development In The City SHELTON, Conn. – The activist group dubbed SOS Save Our Shelton is raising money to help pay legal fees associated with its two lawsuits filed against the city. SOS Save Our Shelton is a group of residents who are concerned with high-density residential and retail development proposed in the city. The group has launched a GoFundMe effort to raise $50,000 to help pay lawyer Joel Green, who was hired to oversee the Shelter Ridge Planning & Zoning Legal Appeal, and Keith Ainsworth, who has been retained to look into a potential case against the Wetlands Wetlands Commission for the same …

05/30/2017

Real Estate

Buy Your Own Village: Wilton's Historic Cannondale Is For Sale For $6.8M WILTON, Conn. – Looking to own a piece of Wilton history? The entire Historic Cannondale Village can be yours for just over $6.8 million. The village includes: The Waterfront estate and carriage house Old train station, post office and annex Cannondale General Store Yellow Barn Old schoolhouse The plot also includes 8 acres of land reserve that can be developed. Click here to view the complete listing.

05/30/2017

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