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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

Lifestyle

Brookfield Ranks Among CT's Best Places To Live BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- Brookfield was rated the 48th-best place to live in Connecticut by community analysis website Niche. Niche compiled data across dozens of metrics including Higher Education Rate, Cost of Living Diversity, Crime and Safety, Jobs and Nightlife. The company then distilled these metrics into letter grades. Brookfield got an overall grade of A and received a grade of A in schools, family friendliness, outdoor activities and overall health. New Canaan was the highest rated municipality in Fairfield County and placed behind only Simsbury throughout the state. Other Fairfield…

04/23/2017

Neighbors

Happy Birthday To Hillsdale's Jeff Hostetler HILLSDALE, N.J. -- Happy birthday to Hillsdale's Jeff Hostetler! Hostetler, who is best known for guiding the New York Giants to a victory over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXV, turns 56 on April 22. Hostetler was drafted by the Giants in the third round of the 1984 NFL Draft. He also played for the Oakland Raiders and Washington Redskins. He compiled 16,430 passing yards and 94 touchdowns over his career. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 1994. Hostetler now lives in Morgantown, West Virginia, and owns a construction company.

04/22/2017

Lifestyle

Get Out Of The House: Check Out Danbury's Top 3 Springtime Hangouts DANBURY, Conn. -- Now that winter is in the rearview mirror and temperatures are on the rise, Danbury residents are looking for ways to cure their cabin fever. Here's a peek at the three most checked into spots by Foursquare. Tarrywile Park and Mansion Rating: 8.6/10 Address: 70 Southern Blvd. What People Are Saying: "Cross the street by the Zen garden, and hike up to the castle. It can be a difficult trail sometimes, but worth it." -- Mandee P. Monster Mini Golf Rating: 8.1/10 Address: 14 Starr Rd. What People Are Saying: "Great games and prizes. The workers were r…

04/22/2017

Neighbors

Fairfield Charity Helps South Bronx Teens Say Yes To The Dress For Prom FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- For many kids, putting on that tuxedo or that elegant dress for prom is a foregone conclusion. But some, like kids the Southeast Bronx, this isn’t always possible. Fairfield moms and daughters participating in the Cinderella Project are hoping to help out with that. This year, Fairfield moms and daughters are hoping to collect 1,000 dresses to be donated. How will they get to such a number? Gina Ludlow is heading up dress collection and distribution from dress boutiques around town and in Westport, and is ensuring sturdy dress racks will be donated. Gina’s daughter, Gr…

04/22/2017

Obituaries

Morton Riefberg, 90, Danbury Superior Court Judge DANBURY, Conn. -- Former Danbury Superior Court Judge Morton Irving Riefberg died in his Naples, Fla. home on Wednesday, April 19. He was 90. Born on March 31, 1927 in New York City to Viola (Berger) and Sam Riefberg, Riefberg moved to Danbury in 1954, working as a Chemist for McKesson and Robbins in Fairfield. He passed the Connecticut Bar in 1955 and on Feb. 20 of that year married the love of his life, Mae Rubinstein. Riefberg's first legal job was an associate attorney with George, Hull & Pinney and in 1956, he opened his own general practice law firm. His son, Larry, joined him i…

04/22/2017

Lifestyle

Fairfield County Communities Rate High Among CT's Best Places To Live FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Several communities around Fairfield County were ranked among the best places to live in Connecticut by community analysis website Niche. Niche compiled data across dozens of metrics including Higher Education Rate, Cost of Living Diversity, Crime and Safety, Jobs and Nightlife. The company then distilled these metrics into letter grades. New Canaan was the highest rated municipality in Fairfield County and placed behind only Simsbury throughout the state. It received an overall grade of A+ and recieved A+ grades for Public Schools and Family Friendliness. Othe…

04/22/2017

Police & Fire

Home On Chicken Street In Wilton Goes Up In Flames WILTON, Conn. -- Firefighters were able to beat down an early morning blaze at a Wilton home on Friday, according to The Hour. The fire was reported on Chicken Street just after 5 a.m. Crews said they had the fire extinguished at about 5:20 a.m. The Hour reported. Click here to read The Hour article.

04/21/2017

Traffic

Expect Weekend Delays In Westport: Maker Faire, Road Race Will Draw Crowds WESTPORT, Conn. -- Events in Westport could create traffic delays on both Saturday and Sunday. The Westport Maker Faire will take place on Saturday both on Jesup Green (Jesup Rd/Taylor Pl) and in the new Bedford Square from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Organizers are expecting approximately 10,000 visitors. People attending the event will be crossing Post Rd East to visit different activities and exhibits. Church Lane will be closed to vehicular traffic between Elm Street and Post Rd E. There will be an increase in Police presence, however, motorists are advised that there will be a significant inc…

04/21/2017

Lifestyle

Darien Ranked Among CT's Best Places To Live DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien was rated the 12th-best place to live in Connecticut by community analysis website Niche. Niche compiled data across dozens of metrics including Higher Education Rate, Cost of Living Diversity, Crime and Safety, Jobs and Nightlife. The company then distilled these metrics into letter grades. Darien got an overall grade of A+ and received top marks for its schools and family friendliness. New Canaan was the highest rated municipality in Fairfield County and placed behind only Simsbury throughout the state. Other Fairfield County towns in the top 50 included: Old …

04/21/2017

News

Forget To Shovel? Fairfield Sending $17K In Bills For Snowy Sidewalks FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield homeowners who found their sidewalks shoveled for them following the March blizzard could be hit with a bill from the town, according to the Fairfield Citizen. The town hired contractors to remove snow and ice from the sidewalks in front of nearly 100 homes following the big storm. The snow removal cost Fairfield just over $17,000. The cost of the snow removal will be passed on to the homeowner along with a $99 fine, the Fairfield Citizen reported. Those who chose to ignore the fine could have a lien placed on the property, the Fairfield Citizen said. The t…

04/21/2017

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