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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
Spring Valley Man Charged With Stabbing Stepdaughter Spring Valley Man Charged With Stabbing Stepdaughter
Spring Valley Man Charged With Stabbing Stepdaughter SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. -- Authorities charged a Spring Valley man in connection to the stabbing of his stepdaughter on Wednesday, Feb. 3, according to News 12 Hudson Valley.  The suspect, who was unidentified, was arrested in Augusta, Georgia after fleeing the scene and driving through the night, News 12 Hudson Valley reported.  The 15-year-old victim was reportedly assaulted several times and is currently in intensive care, News 12 Hudson Valley said.  Click here to read the News 12 Hudson Valley article. 

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Police & Fire
Norwalk Police: Man Had Pound Of Marijuana In Bag Norwalk Police: Man Had Pound Of Marijuana In Bag
Norwalk Police: Man Had Pound Of Marijuana In Bag NORWALK, Conn. --  Norwalk Police arrested a local man on several drug charges after finding him in possession of a pound of marijuana and over $14,000 in cash on Wenesday, officials said. The Norwalk Special Services Unit and U.S. Marshals surrounded the home on Muffin Lane while waiting for a warrant to be obtained when Zachary Fisher, 23, ran out of the back door and fled into a wooded area. Authorities found Fisher in possession of a duffel bag that contained a pound of marijuana and $14,203 in cash, police said.  Authorities then returned to the home and found another pound of marijuana…

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News
Warm Temps Will Give Way To Overnight Snow In Bridgeport Warm Temps Will Give Way To Overnight Snow In Bridgeport
Warm Temps Will Give Way To Overnight Snow In Bridgeport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The unseasonably warm temperatures that started the day in Fairfield County will begin to drop and could produce snow heading into the Friday morning commute. Temperatures are expected to fall off in the afternoon as cold air moves into the region. A wave of low pressure will bring precipitation that could start off as rain and could eventually turn over to snow. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.  Scattered flurries will give way to gradually clearing skies on Friday, but temperatures will be significantly lower, including wind-chills in the 20s and 30s.  The…

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Police & Fire
Man Driving 80 MPH On Taconic Charged With DWI, Police Say Man Driving 80 MPH On Taconic Charged With DWI, Police Say
Man Driving 80 MPH On Taconic Charged With DWI, Police Say EAST FISHKILL, N.Y. -- A Poughkeepsie man was charged with felony driving while intoxicated on Saturday, Jan. 30 while driving on the Taconic State Parkway in East Fishkill, according to New York State Police.  Troopers pulled over Brian R. Morgan, 40, after observing him traveling at approximately 80 mph. Subsequent investigation prompted troopers to detain Morgan on suspicion of being intoxicated, police said.  Morgan was charged with felony driving while intoxicated after it was discovered he had a previous DWI-related conviction in July 2014, police said. 

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Police & Fire
Advisory For Sex Offender In Beekman Issued Advisory For Sex Offender In Beekman Issued
Advisory For Sex Offender In Beekman Issued BEEKMAN, N.Y. -- The Dutchess County Sheriff's Department has issued an alert to notify Beekman area residents that a registered sex offender has moved into the area.  Frank Babcock, 44, is now residing in the Pine Grove Motel located at 2659 Route 55. Babcock is listed as a Level Three sex offender and was convicted of having sexual contact with a 9-year-old boy, police said.  Babcock is described as a white male, standing 6-feet tall and weighing 150 pounds.  At this time there are no charges pending against Babcock, police said. 

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Schools
Leonia Elementary School Does 'Heart Healthy Week' Leonia Elementary School Does 'Heart Healthy Week'
Leonia Elementary School Does 'Heart Healthy Week' LEONIA, N.J. -- Anna C. Scott Elementary in Leonia are participating in Hearth Health Wellness week. Students brought in heart healthy pink and red fruits and veggitables and had a smoothie contest where students submitted a smoothie recipe.  The winning smoothies will be sampled in the school on Feb. 11. One class will also be using a pedometers in a walking activity. 

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Schools
Mahwah High School Senior Selected As Candidate For Presidential Scholar Mahwah High School Senior Selected As Candidate For Presidential Scholar
Mahwah High School Senior Selected As Candidate For Presidential Scholar MAHWAH, N.J. -- Mahwah Senior Deanna Altomara has been selected as a candidate to represent New Jersey for application to the U.S. Presidential Scholars program. Altomara was chosen, along with other New Jersey students, on the basis of her academic and artistic scholarship in visual arts, the performing arts, or creative writing.  The majority of the Scholars are selected on the basis of broad academic achievement.  Each year over 4,000 candidates are identified for the academic component of the program, based on having scored exceptionally well on the SAT or the ACT.  New Jersey will sel…

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Sports
Saddle Brook Waives Late Fee For Little League Signups Saddle Brook Waives Late Fee For Little League Signups
Saddle Brook Waives Late Fee For Little League Signups SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- Saddle Brook Little League has waived any late fees for online and in-person registration for the 2016 season. Little League is a recreational baseball league for Saddle Brook residents ages 4 to 12. You can register at any time online by visiting http://sbll.siplay.com/  Upcoming in-person registration dates are as follows at the Victor Field House:  Friday, Feb. 5 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1p.m.  Sunday, Feb. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. For more information call the Saddle Brook Little League Player Agent, Joseph Nigito at 201-394-6475.

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Neighbors
Alpine Ranks Among Top 10 Activist Hot Spots In Tri State Area Alpine Ranks Among Top 10 Activist Hot Spots In Tri State Area
Alpine Ranks Among Top 10 Activist Hot Spots In Tri State Area ALPINE, N.J. --  Alpine was recently ranked one of the top 10 activist communities in the tri-state area by Care2, a petition website. Care2 analyzed data for over 150 million signatures from its 33 million member social network. Alpine took the eighth spot overall with an activism index of 93.  "We applaud these communities for their outstanding commitment to speaking up for causes they believe in," Care2 CEO Randy Paynter said in a statement. "Civic engagement is the foundation for a healthy democracy. In this election year, it's important to remember that 'We the People' r…

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Lifestyle
Cafe Organizes Fundraiser For Glen Rock Dog Park Cafe Organizes Fundraiser For Glen Rock Dog Park
Cafe Organizes Fundraiser For Glen Rock Dog Park GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- The Blue Moon Mexican Cafe will host a e-gift card fundraiser to benefit the Glen Rock Dog Park through Feb. 15.  Those who wish to participate can log on to www.bluemoonmexicancafe.com and click on the Gift Cards Marked "Glen Rock Dog Park - $25."  The Glen Rock Dog Park will receive 10 percent of all sales.  The volunteers behind the dog park recently launched a new website in an effort to consolidate all dog park-related news and information.  Click here to view the new website. 

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