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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.

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Obituaries

Frank R. Caruso, 69, 23-Year Veteran Of Greenwich Police Force GREENWICH, Conn. -- Former Greenwich Police officer Frank Caruso died on Friday, April 14. He was 69. Caruso was born in Greenwich on Dec. 9, 1947, to the late Charles and Angelina Mellilo Caruso. He was a graduate of Greenwich High School and Norwalk Community College. Caruso proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He served as a police officer for the Town Of Greenwich from 1972-1994. During his tenure, Caruso received the Meritorious Police Duty Medal twice, once in 1974 and again in 1984. He also received the Excellent Police Duty Medal after pulli…

04/18/2017

Schools

Bridgeport Hospital Prepares For Graduation Of Last Class Of Nurses BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing (BHSN) will close its doors later this year after 133 years of educating nurses, but not until one last class celebrates its commencement on May 1. The two-year RN diploma program will transition to a four-year bachelor of science in nursing under the University of Bridgeport (UB), which will also serve as the site of the final BHSN graduation. “For over 130 years, Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing has been at the forefront of nursing education,” Dr. Linda Podolak, BHSN director said. “It has kept abreast of changing techniques…

04/18/2017

Events

President Of Clinton Foundation To Speak In Stamford On Helping The Poor STAMFORD, Conn. — President of the Clinton Foundation Dr. Donna Shalala will share her experiences helping the disadvantaged during a fundraising breakfast for the New Covenant Center in Stamford on Wednesday, April 19 at the Woodway Country Club. Shalala is the former Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Bill Clinton. She was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush and the Nelson Mandela Award for Health and Human Rights in 2010. Networking will begin at 7 a.m. with breakfast starting at 7:30 a.m. Click here to purchase tickets for t…

04/17/2017

News

Survey: Customer Satisfaction Makes Huge Strides On Metro-North FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Metro-North reported huge gains in its 2016 customer satisfaction survey, including an 11 percent jump on the New Haven Line. Customer satisfaction on the New Haven Line is at 87 percent, up from 76 percent in 2015. While 87 percent constitutes a large gain for the New Haven Line, it still ranks third behind the Hudson and Harlem lines, which boasted satisfaction ratings of 92 percent. Overall, Metro-North had a 90 percent satisfaction rating. Metro-North's east of Hudson lines improved satisfaction in all time periods: Peak time satisfaction: 87 percent; up fr…

04/16/2017

News

Survey: Customer Satisfaction Makes Huge Strides On Metro-North Metro-North reported huge gains in its 2016 customer satisfaction survey, including increases on both the Hudson and Harlem lines. Customer satisfaction on both lines was 92 percent, up from 89 percent in 2015. The New Haven Line came in at 87 percent. Overall, Metro-North had a 90 percent satisfaction rating. Metro-North's east of Hudson lines improved satisfaction in all time periods: Peak time satisfaction: 87 percent; up from 81 percent in 2015. Reverse peak time satisfaction: 94 percent; up from 83 percent in 2015. Weekday off-peak: 93 percent; up from 84 percent. weekend off-peak:…

04/16/2017

Police & Fire

Police: Norwalk Woman Faces DUI Charge After Driving Wrong Way MILFORD, Conn. — A Norwalk woman was charged with Driving Under the Influence on Thursday after authorities found her driving the wrong way on a highway, according to Milford Police. Authorities stopped Anouk Govil, 26, just before 11:30 a.m. They suspected her of being intoxicated and also charged her with driving the wrong way on a highway and failure to drive right, police said. Govil was taken into custody after police discovered an active warrant for her arrest stemming from a DUI charge in Bridgeport on Aug. 5, 2016, police said. Govil is scheduled to appear in court on May 9.

04/14/2017

Police & Fire

New Canaan Police Set Up 5K To Benefit Special Olympics NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The New Canaan Police Department is hoping residents will want to run with the law on May 7 as part of an inaugural 5K run to benefit the Connecticut Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run. The 5K run/walk course will weave through the trails at Waveny Park starting at 9 a.m. Registration will begin on race day at 8 a.m. at New Canaan High School near the flag pole. Early Registration is $25. Race Day Registration is $30. Kids 15 and under are $15. The Department hopes to raise $2,500 for Special Olympics and the torch run, which will take place on Jun…

04/14/2017

Business

Murphy Looks To Boost Manufacturing During Shelton Visit SHELTON, Conn. -- Sen. Chris Murphy (D- Conn.) visited Beta Shim in Shelton on Thursday to introduce a bill that would help manufacturing companies retain jobs and potentially add employees via federal government contracts. The "American Jobs Matter Act" would require the Department of Defense to consider American manufacturing firms when awarding contracts. “Every contract DoD gives to a company abroad means fewer jobs here at home in the United States,” Murphy said in a statement. “The manufacturers I stood with today agree—we should be using the billions of dollars of U.S. t…

04/14/2017

Politics

Danbury Rep's Plan For Self-Serve Beer, Wine One Step Closer To Reality DANBURY, Conn. -- A law that would bring automated wine and beer dispensers to bars in Connecticut was okayed by the House of Representatives on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. The bill, proposed by Danbury's Rep. David Arconti (D), passed overwhelmingly in the house, 129-19. It would allow Connecticut to join 43 other states that already allow the automated dispensers. The machines would help promote the growing craft beer industry by allowing patrons to sample small amounts of different beers, according to CT News Junkie. Arconti said the self-pour dispensers would have safegu…

04/13/2017

Schools

Danbury's Young Inventors Show Their Stuff At State Competition DANBURY, Conn. -- Sixteen Danbury students aspiring to be the next Thomas Edison will bring their most recent creations to the 34th annual Connecticut Invention Convention on April 29. The students advanced to the state competition after participating in the regional convention held at WestConn on April 1. The following Danbury students will be among the 130 students will be traveling to the University of Connecticut Storrs for the state competition: From Westside Middle School Academy: Sebastian Beaver, Timothy Chen, Kayti Kull, Brendan Stein, Malcom Thompson and Jacob Williams. William…

04/13/2017

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