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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

News
Two Mount Vernon Homes Narrowly Avoid Damage From Fallen Tree Two Mount Vernon Homes Narrowly Avoid Damage From Fallen Tree
Two Mount Vernon Homes Narrowly Avoid Damage From Fallen Tree MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Heavy winds took down a large tree in Mount Vernon that narrowly missed damaging two homes on Wednesday night, according to News 12 Westchester.  Wind gusts up to 30 mph took a portion of the tree down. The fallen limb did clip one of the homes, but major damage was avoided, New 12 Westchester reported.  Click here to read the full article. 

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News
Christie Declares State Of Emergency For New Jersey Ahead Of Joaquin Christie Declares State Of Emergency For New Jersey Ahead Of Joaquin
Christie Declares State Of Emergency For New Jersey Ahead Of Joaquin PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. -- Gov. Chris Christie has declared a state of emergency for New Jersey in anticipation of hurricane Joaquin, according to NorthJersey.com. Experts have been tracking the storm and are still unsure when, where or how strong Joaquin will be when it makes landfall. The possibility still exists that the storm will hit New Jersey directly as a tropical storm and cause coastal flooding and heavy beach erosion, NorthJersey.com said. If the storm makes landfall in the Garden State, a possibility that carries a low level of confidence among meteorologists, it will arrive Monda…

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Christie Declares State Of Emergency For New Jersey Ahead Of Joaquin Christie Declares State Of Emergency For New Jersey Ahead Of Joaquin
Christie Declares State Of Emergency For New Jersey Ahead Of Joaquin BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Gov. Chris Christie has declared a state of emergency for New Jersey in anticipation of hurricane Joaquin, according to NorthJersey.com.  Experts have been tracking the storm and are still unsure when, where or how strong Joaquin will be when it makes landfall. The possibility still exists that the storm will hit New Jersey directly as a tropical storm and cause coastal flooding and heavy beach erosion, NorthJersey.com said.  If the storm makes landfall in the Garden State, a possibility that carries a low level of confidence among meteorologists, it will arrive Monda…

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Events
Peekskill Celebrates 75th Anniversary Peekskill Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Peekskill Celebrates 75th Anniversary PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a gala on Saturday, Oct. 24 at The Mansion at Colonial Terrace in Cortlandt Manor. The evening will include a cocktail hour, dinner, drinks and dancing with a live band.  Tickets are $125. Order online or send a check with name, address, phone, email and number of tickets to: Peekskill 75th Anniversary Committee, PO BOX 804, Peekskill, NY 10566. RSVP is required by Oct. 12. 

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Schools
Westlake High School Postpones Homecoming Due To Hurricane Threat Westlake High School Postpones Homecoming Due To Hurricane Threat
Westlake High School Postpones Homecoming Due To Hurricane Threat MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. --  Westlake High School  has cancelled homecoming activities due to the impact of significant inclement weather coming through the area.All homecoming events have been rescheduled for the week of Oct. 13-17.  Visit the Wildcat Athletic website for updates.

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Police & Fire
Recycling Thieves In West Milford Cuts Into Township Budget Recycling Thieves In West Milford Cuts Into Township Budget
Recycling Thieves In West Milford Cuts Into Township Budget WEST MILFORD, N.J. -- Thieves sifting through the West Milford recycling yard for aluminum and copper are costing taxpayers money, according to NorthJersey.com.  Aluminum and copper fetch big money in the recycling market and the theft of the metals is siphoning revenue directly from taxpayers,  NorthJersey.com reported.  Residents are asked to report any suspicious activity to the Recycling Office at 973-728-2724 or to police. Click here to read the full article. 

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Neighbors
Columbus Day Festival Returns To East Rutherford Columbus Day Festival Returns To East Rutherford
Columbus Day Festival Returns To East Rutherford EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The East Rutherford Civic Pride Association will celebrate Columbus Day with a three day festival beginning on Oct. 9 and running through Oct. 11 on Park Ave.  The ERCPA will host an inaugural gala on Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Il Villagio.  The festival gets underway the following day with live music and a beer tent from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.  The parade will step off on Saturday at 12 p.m., starting on Herman St. and ending back at the festival.  The festival will conclude on Sunday with another day of entertainment, running from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.  This year's lineup o…

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Police & Fire
Bridgeport Police: Bags Of Heroin, Cocaine Found In Suspect's Boxer Shorts Bridgeport Police: Bags Of Heroin, Cocaine Found In Suspect's Boxer Shorts
Bridgeport Police: Bags Of Heroin, Cocaine Found In Suspect's Boxer Shorts BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Bridgeport Police Department arrested a man on drug charges after finding bags of heroin and cocaine sewn into his underwear during a routine traffic stop on Monday, officials said. Authorities pulled over a gray Volvo for an alleged motor vehicle violation at 4 p.m., police said. The driver, Joevanni Serrano Torres, 38, of Bridgeport, was driving without a license and without valid proof of insurance, police said.  Officers saw Torres move his hands toward his waist and push away from other officers during the traffic stop, police said.  They conducted a pat-down s…

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Politics
Astorino Tells Potential Future Gubernatorial Rival Gibson: 'Do Your Job' Astorino Tells Potential Future Gubernatorial Rival Gibson: 'Do Your Job'
Astorino Tells Potential Future Gubernatorial Rival Gibson: 'Do Your Job' WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The next gubernatorial election may not be until 2018, but Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, and Rep. Chris Gibson have already been trading words about each other's potential candidacy, according to Capital New York. The war of words began when Gibson, who is retiring from congress, said Astorino would be taking away from his job as county exec if he were to spend a year or more trying to win the gubernatorial race, Capital New York said. Astorino replied by saying he still hadn't decided if he would run for governor in 2018, and that it was possible he would…

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News
Westchester Native Caitlyn Jenner Won't Face Charges For Fatal Car Crash Westchester Native Caitlyn Jenner Won't Face Charges For Fatal Car Crash
Westchester Native Caitlyn Jenner Won't Face Charges For Fatal Car Crash WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- California prosecutors will not pursue charges against Mount Kisco native and former Dobbs Ferry High School student Caitlyn Jenner, according to Entertainment Weekly. Jenner was at risk of being charged with manslaughter after starting an accident that ultimately killed 69-year-old Kim Howe. Prosecutors, however, said there wasn't enough evidence beyond a reasonable doubt to try Jenner, Entertainment Weekly said. Howe's family has filed a wrongful death civil suit against Jenner, Entertainment Weekly reported. Click here to read the full article. 

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