Light Rain Fog/Mist 64°

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
Stamford Home Destroyed By Sunday Fire Stamford Home Destroyed By Sunday Fire
Stamford Home Destroyed By Sunday Fire STAMFORD, Conn. -- A fire destroyed a two-story home on Old Orchard Lane in Stamford just after midnight on Sunday, according to the Stamford Advocate.  The family was home when the fire began but was able to safely escape. Crews battle the blaze for 90 minutes but were slowed by frigid temperatures and very icy conditions, the Stamford Advocate reported.  Long Ridge, Turn of River and city fire departments all responded to the initial call. New Canaan and Banksville also helped provide water, the Stamford Advocate said.  Click here to read the Stamford Advocate article. 

SHARE

by Joe Jenkins
Obituaries
Paul C. Jr. Balch, 93, Of Mahwah Paul C. Jr. Balch, 93, Of Mahwah
Paul C. Jr. Balch, 93, Of Mahwah MAHWAH, N.J. -- Paul C. Balch Jr., of Mahwah, died on Feb. 23. He was 93. Balch was born in Boston, Mass. and lived in Glen Rock for 52 years before moving to Mahwah 10 years ago. He was a Mechanical Engineer at Bendix for 20 years and then an Instrumentation Engineer for Stone and Webster Engineering Corp. in New York City. After his retirement, he was employed with Arthur Groom & Co. Jewelers in Ridgewood for 19 years. Balch is survived by his loving wife, Eleanor, his son, Richard and his wife, Ruthanne, and his son, David and his wife, Kathy. Also surviving are his grandchildren – S…

SHARE

by Daily Voice
Obituaries
Janet Tefft, 78, Of Beacon Janet Tefft, 78, Of Beacon
Janet Tefft, 78, Of Beacon BEACON, N.Y. -- Janet Tefft of Beacon, lost her battle to stage four lung cancer in the early morning of Friday, March 10. She was 78. Tefft was born and raised in Leicester, England, and later moved to America to begin her life. She is survived by her Husband Harold, her sons Mark and Michael, and four grandchildren; Timmy, Courtney, Nicholas and William. Services will not be held in the States; there will be an honoring of Janet’s memorial, with immediate family in Leicester, per her wishes.  In lieu of flowers, Janet requested donations be made to Loros, a hospice center in Leicester.

SHARE

by Daily Voice
Obituaries
Philip F. DeLorenzo, 93, Of Piermont Philip F. DeLorenzo, 93, Of Piermont
Philip F. DeLorenzo, 93, Of Piermont PIERMONT, N.J. -- Philip F. DeLorenzo, of Piermont and Blauvelt, died on March 7. He was 93.  DeLorenzo was born on Feb. 3, 1924 in Piermont. He is survived by his loving wife, Dolores DeLorenzo. He leaves behind his children, Phylis Piesco (Anthony), Philip DeLorenzo Jr., (Margaret) and Susan DeLorenzo. Philip is also survived by his stepchildren, Mary Happ (Charles), Barbara Salmon (George), Jeanne Goldrick (Kevin) and Matthew Richards. H A Funeral Mass was held St. Catharine’s Church in Blauvelt. Burial with military honors followed at Rockland Cemetery in Sparkill. Visiting hours were …

SHARE

by Joe Jenkins
Obituaries
Patricia M. Giblin Kukene, 95, Of Elmwood Park Patricia M. Giblin Kukene, 95, Of Elmwood Park
Patricia M. Giblin Kukene, 95, Of Elmwood Park ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- Patricia M. Giblin Kukene, of Elmwood Park, died on Friday, March 10. She was 95. Born in Passaic, Kukene was a lifelong resident of Elmwood Park. She worked for New Jersey Bell in various positions before her last job at U.S. Steel in Saddle Brook for 13 years before retiring.  Loving mother of Kenneth J. Kukene, Joseph F. Kukene III, Patricia A. Rutledge, proud grandmother of Lorrell Sonbert and Carissa Silverman. Funeral Mass will be Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Leo’s R.C. Church in Elmwood Park. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Saddle Brook.  In lieu of fl…

SHARE

by Joe Jenkins
News
Astorino Testifies To State Senate On Closing of Indian Point Astorino Testifies To State Senate On Closing of Indian Point
Astorino Testifies To State Senate On Closing of Indian Point Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino warned the New York State Senate Committee on Investigations and Government Operations about the negative impacts closing the Indian Point Nuclear facility will have on the local economy on Thursday.  In his remarks, Astorino highlighted the loss of approximately 1,000 jobs, $30 million in local tax revenue, and billions of dollars in economic output. “The closing of Indian Point will have very serious ramifications for the local community, the county, and the region for generations to come,” Astorino said in his testimony. “We have to get the next …

SHARE

by Joe Jenkins
News
Alternating Traffic Pattern Starts On Wappingers Falls Road Alternating Traffic Pattern Starts On Wappingers Falls Road
Alternating Traffic Pattern Starts On Wappingers Falls Road WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- An alternating traffic pattern will begin on New Hamburg Road in Wappingers Falls  starting the week of Monday March 13.  Alternating traffic will continue until bridge work is completed.  Motorists should plan for minor delays. 

SHARE

by Joe Jenkins
News
Driving Drowsy Can Be As Bad As Driving Drunk, Study Says Driving Drowsy Can Be As Bad As Driving Drunk, Study Says
Driving Drowsy Can Be As Bad As Driving Drunk, Study Says New York State officials are reminding drivers that being behind the wheel while drowsy can be just as hazardous as driving while intoxicated as part of the "Stay Awake, Stay Alive" campaign. A study conducted by researchers at the University of New South Wales in Australia showed that being awake for 18 hours produced an impairment equal to a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .05, and .10 after 24 hours. In comparison, .08 is considered legally drunk. “Studies have shown that drowsy driving is dangerous and can have tragic consequences,” DMV Executive Deputy Commissioner and A…

SHARE

by Joe Jenkins
News
Planning Board Discussing Proposal To Demolish Murphy's Planning Board Discussing Proposal To Demolish Murphy's
Planning Board Discussing Proposal To Demolish Murphy's YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The Yorktown Planning Department will mull over a proposal that would result in the closure and demolition of Murphy's Irish Bar and Grill, according to the Yorktown News.  The restaurant would be replaced with a 40,000-square foot retail and office building under the proposal, which would also include additional development surrounding the Grace Building and the Coldwell Banker building on Underhill Avenue, the Yorktown News said.  The Planning Department will discuss the proposal on Monday during a work session that will not be televised. Click here to read the Yorktown…

SHARE

by Joe Jenkins
Obituaries
Patricia R. Doyle, 80, Of Paramus Patricia R. Doyle, 80, Of Paramus
Patricia R. Doyle, 80, Of Paramus PARAMUS, N.J. -- Patricia R. Doyle, of Paramus, died March 10. She was 80. A parishioner of St. Gabriel RC Church in Saddle River, Doyle was Mortgage Banker for many years. She earned her MBA from Nichols College in Dudley, Mass., at the age of 65.  She was the loving mother of James Doyle and wife Lisa, and Catherine Federico. Adoring grandmother of Shane, Gage, Ian, and great grandmother of Lily.  Funeral Mass will be Monday, 11 a.m. at St. Gabriel RC Church. Cremation private. Visiting will be Sunday 4-8 p.m. at the Feeney Funeral Home, 232 Franklin Ave in Ridgewood.  In lieu of flower…

SHARE

by Daily Voice
Prev Page 83 of 1343 81 82 83 84 85 Next
821 - 830 of 13,423 articles