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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

Politics

Stratford’s Laura Hoydick Throws Hat Into Mayoral Race STRATFORD — State Rep. Laura Hoydick (R- 120th District) will run for Mayor of Stratford this year, according to CT Post. Hoydick made the announcement on Saturday during a ceremony at Academy Hill. Hoydick will be looking to replace sitting Mayor and fellow republican John Harkins, who has already announced he will not seek a third term, CT Post reported. If elected, Hoydick would be Stratford's third mayor. The town was run under a manager prior to 2005, CT Post said. Click here to read the CT Post article.

05/22/2017

Schools

It's A Boy! And A Girl! And Another Boy: Chicks Hatch In Danbury Classroom DANBURY, Conn. – Ten baby chicks were hatched in Tracey Scalzo's Morris Street School kindergarten class on Wednesday. The egg hatching project was one of the Educational Grants funded through Mayor Mark Boughton. Scalzo said the project has been an exciting opportunity for her kindergarten class to learn about the life cycle. The chicks will be donated to The Hickories in Ridgefield in a few weeks.

05/22/2017

Neighbors

Happy Birthday To Ridgewood's Brenda Buttner RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Former Fox News host and correspondent Brenda Buttner of Ridgewood would have been 56 Monday, May 22.Buttner died in February after battling cancer. She graduated from Harvard University in 1983 with a bachelor's degree in social studies. She then spent two years as a Rhodes Scholar at Balliol College, Oxford University, England, where she graduated with high honors and received a B.A. in politics and economics. Before moving to Fox News, Buttner hosted CNBC's The Money Club and served as a Washington correspondent from 1990 to 1993 and general correspondent from 1995 to…

05/22/2017

Police & Fire

Norwalk Officers Honored By Mothers Against Drunk Driving NORWALK, Conn. – Two Norwalk Police Officers were recognized by Mother's Against Drunk Driving recently.Tyrone Boyd and Christopher Wasilewski were given plaques by the organization for their efforts to curb instances of drunk driving.

05/21/2017

Neighbors

Monroe Teen Hopes To Find Funding For Medical Alert Dog MONROE, Conn. – For Monroe resident Kimberly Collis, getting a dog is so much more than having a furry friend for a game of fetch. It could save her life. The Mausk High School sophomore needs an alert dog that can help her battle her Type 1 Diabetes by detecting fluctuations in her blood sugar. Right now, Collis checks her blood sugar 8-10 times a day and has to wear an insulin pump. She also must inject herself with insulin after every time she eats. Even with all of this, it can be difficult for Collis to detect when her blood sugar shoots too high or drops too low. Either event can be…

05/21/2017

News

Use Your Manners: Metro-North Urges Riders To Give Seats To Those In Need FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Metro-North and the MTA are hoping to help train riders brush up on their manners with a new campaign aimed helping fellow passengers in need. The pilot program, which began on Mother’s Day and runs through Labor Day, will examine ways to encourage courtesy by helping riders easily identify fellow customers with specialized needs like pregnant riders, seniors and passengers with disabilities who need a seat. “Pregnant riders, seniors and those with disabilities often need seats more than others but their condition may not always be visible,” MTA Interim Executive…

05/21/2017

Neighbors

Monroe Teen Continues To Beat Terminal Prognosis Given At Birth MONROE, Conn. – Monroe's Anthony Katz turned 16 on May 10, and while the birthday normally constitutes a landmark, for Katz it means so much more. Katz was diagnosed with x-linked myotubular myopathy, the most severe type of muscular dystrophy, at birth. He was not expected to live to his first birthday, News 8 reported. Despite the prognosis, Katz continues his battle against the disease. Click here to read the News 8 article.

05/21/2017

Police & Fire

New Generation Of Police Cadets Plant Flags On Veterans Graves In Trumbull TRUMBULL, Conn. – Members of the Trumbull Police Cadet post were busy recently when they helped place 1,466 American flags next to the graves of veterans. The Trumbull Police Cadets are a group of are students working to learn more about the criminal justice system while developing leadership skills. Click here to learn more about the program.

05/20/2017

Neighbors

College-Bound Montvale Teen Doesn't Let Cystic Fibrosis Hold Her Back MONTVALE, N.J. – Elizabeth High of Montvale got an early graduation present from Vertex, one of the companies that helps her battle her cystic fibrosis: A $5,000 scholarship. High is one of roughly 75,000 people in North America, Europe and Australia suffering from the genetic disease. Vertex is a pharmaceutical company that develops medications to help High and others fight the disease. “I am constantly humbled by the lengths my family and friends go to to ensure that I remain as healthy and positive as possible," High wrote in her application essay. "College is definitely th…

05/20/2017

News

Shelton Organization Seeks Funding For Legal Defense In Suits Against City SHELTON, Conn. – Activist group Save Our Shelton is looking to raise money to help pay legal fees associated with its two lawsuits filed against the city. The group is seeking $50,000 to help pay for 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 project. To date, the organization has raised more than $28,000 in their efforts to fight high-density development in Shelton. Click here to read more.

05/20/2017

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