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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
Fairfield Police Department Welcomes Two New Officers Fairfield Police Department Welcomes Two New Officers
Fairfield Police Department Welcomes Two New Officers FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Fairfield Police Department swore in two new officers on Monday. Officer Eric Fuller comes to Fairfield from the Wallingford Police Department where he was a Detective Sergeant. He worked for the Wallingford Police Department for 12 years and served in several positions, including patrol, community policing and detective bureau. Fuller received several letters of commendation and unit citations. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Post University.  Officer Jason Greenfield comes to Fairfield from the Weston Police Department where he was a Patrol Offic…

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Sports
Greenwich's Colin Wilson Heads To Stanley Cup Final With Predators Greenwich's Colin Wilson Heads To Stanley Cup Final With Predators
Greenwich's Colin Wilson Heads To Stanley Cup Final With Predators GREENWICH, Conn.  – Greenwich native Colin Wilson will play for the chance to win the Stanley Cup after he and his Nashville Predators defeated the Anaheim Ducks 6-3 on Monday.  Wilson, a center, has kept  busy this post-season, netting 5 goals and adding 8 assists in only 13 games.  Wilson comes from a long line of hockey players. His father, Carey and his grandfather, Jerry, both played in the NHL.  The Predators await the winner of the Eastern Conference Final between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Ottowa Senators. Pittsburgh leads the series 3-2 and can close the series out with a win…

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News
Overnight Milling, Repaving Underway On Routes 25/111 In Trumbull Overnight Milling, Repaving Underway On Routes 25/111 In Trumbull
Overnight Milling, Repaving Underway On Routes 25/111 In Trumbull TRUMBULL, Conn.  – Overnight milling and repaving on Routes 25 and 111 will cause lane closures through June 6.  Milling of both roads will continue through Friday between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Motorists can expect lane closures on Route 111 (Main St.) from .05 mile north of Whitney Avenue to .01 mile south of Pequonnock River and on Route 25 (Main St.) from Route 111 (Monroe Turnpike) to .12 south of Monroe Town Line. The resurfacing segment of this project is anticipated to be performed on Tuesday, May 30, through Tuesday, June 6. No work will take place over Memorial Day Weekend. 

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News
Online Petition Launched To Block Marijuana Dispensaries In Westport Online Petition Launched To Block Marijuana Dispensaries In Westport
Online Petition Launched To Block Marijuana Dispensaries In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. – A group named Concerned Parents of Westport is looking to block a proposal that would allow medical marijuana dispensaries to set up shop in Westport.  The measure has been delayed five times so far, but the Planning and Zoning Commission is set to vote on it on Thursday. If passed, dispensaries would be able to open in nonresidential areas that are 1,000 feet or more away from schools, public buildings, parks and places of worship, according to the Westport News.  The mission statement of the online petition says, "Westport is a family town--a kid-friendly town--and …

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Police & Fire
Fairfield Officially Welcomes New Fire School Fairfield Officially Welcomes New Fire School
Fairfield Officially Welcomes New Fire School FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Fairfield Regional Fire School opened officially on May 17.  Bridgeport fire officials, were on hand to tour the new facility and commemorate the occasion.  The new school is one of eight in the state and was built for $11.8 million. Features include classrooms, a three-bay apparatus building, pads for propane fire training and a large building and tower for active fire training. The school will also be available to fire teams throughout the region from Rhode Island to New Jersey. 

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Schools
Fairfield University’s First Class Returns To Celebrate 2017 Grads Fairfield University’s First Class Returns To Celebrate 2017 Grads
Fairfield University’s First Class Returns To Celebrate 2017 Grads FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Members of Fairfield University's first graduating class, the class of 1951, returned to campus in honor of the school's 75th anniversary to help this year's class celebrate commencement on Sunday.  The nine men representing the class of '51 donned their robes and sashes to watch as the class of 2017 received their degrees.  Among those members of the first class present were Raymond Longden, JD, a member of the class of 1951, recognized by the Guinness World Book of Records as having “Refereed more football games than any other referee in America,” for officiating well o…

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News
New Chick-Fil-A Opens In Teterboro New Chick-Fil-A Opens In Teterboro
New Chick-Fil-A Opens In Teterboro TETERBORO, N.J. – A new Chick-Fil-A held its grand opening in Teterboro on Thursday.  The store, located at 19 Teterboro Landing, features an outdoor patio and views of the Teterboro Airport and New York City skyline in the distance.  The Store does not yet have drive-thru capacity, but a makeshift station was set up on opening day. Nearly 80 cars took advantage.  As part of its grand opening celebration Chick-Fil-A held a scavenger hunt that donated 805 children's books to the Hasbrouck Heights Library. Winners received a free chicken sandwich each week for a year. 

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Police & Fire
Shawn Murray Honored As Ridgefield Officer Of The Year Shawn Murray Honored As Ridgefield Officer Of The Year
Shawn Murray Honored As Ridgefield Officer Of The Year RIDGEFIELD, Conn. – Officer Shawn Murray was honored as Ridgefield's Officer of the year on Thursday. Murray was recognized during Connecticut Exchange Club's "Salute to Connecticut's Finest" event held at the Aqua Turf.

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Weather
Showers Set To Soak Ridgewood For Most Of The Week Showers Set To Soak Ridgewood For Most Of The Week
Showers Set To Soak Ridgewood For Most Of The Week BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. – Didn't get your fill of sun last weekend? You may have to navigate the workweek before good outdoor weather returns to Bergen County.  Rain and possible thunderstorms are possible on Monday afternoon with highs only in the low 60s. Chance of rain is 80 percent.  Scattered showers will linger on Tuesday and mostly cloudy skies will keep things rather gloomy even if the rain stays away. Temperatures will bounce back into the low 70s.  The threat of rain will continue through Wednesday and Thursday with highs in the low 70s. Friday will be more of the same with the adde…

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Weather
Showers Set To Soak North Passaic For Most Of The Week Showers Set To Soak North Passaic For Most Of The Week
Showers Set To Soak North Passaic For Most Of The Week PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. – Didn't get your fill of sun last weekend? You may have to navigate the workweek before good outdoor weather returns to Passaic County.  Rain and possible thunderstorms are possible on Monday afternoon with highs only in the low 60s. Chance of rain is 80 percent.  Scattered showers will linger on Tuesday and mostly cloudy skies will keep things rather gloomy even if the rain stays away. Temperatures will bounce back into the low 70s.  The threat of rain will continue through Wednesday and Thursday with highs in the low 70s. Friday will be more of the same with the ad…

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