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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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Politics
Ossining Democrats Name New Candidate On November Ballot Ossining Democrats Name New Candidate On November Ballot
Ossining Democrats Name New Candidate On November Ballot OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining Democratic Committee recently voted for Rika Levin to be their candidate on the Democratic line for the Nov. 3 ballot. Levin is seeking to hold on to the Village Trustee seat she was appointed to last week. Levin will also appear on the Independence Party line.  She is running for a one-year term ending in 2016, which will complete the term begun by former Trustee Omar Herrera.  Mayor Victoria Gearity placed Levin's name into nomination at Monday evening's Ossining Democratic Committee meeting.  "Trustee Levin brings a wealth of experience to the Board f…

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News
Widow Of Poughkeepsie Man Sues Metro-North For Husband's Death Widow Of Poughkeepsie Man Sues Metro-North For Husband's Death
Widow Of Poughkeepsie Man Sues Metro-North For Husband's Death POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The widow of a Poughkeepsie man who was killed in the fatal Metro-North train collision in February has filed suit against the commuter railroad, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal.  Jill Shiner Vandercar's claim alleges dangerous grade crossing, faulty emergency exits and poor decision-making contributed to the death of her husband, Eric Vandercar, the Poughkeepsie Journal reported.  Click here to read the full article. 

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News
Proposed East Fishkill Sports Dome Looks To Be Revenue Driver Proposed East Fishkill Sports Dome Looks To Be Revenue Driver
Proposed East Fishkill Sports Dome Looks To Be Revenue Driver EAST FISHKILL, N.Y. -- East Fishkill officials have yet to determine property tax impacts or building plans, but they still believe the proposed sports dome complex will provide an economic shot in the arm for the area, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal.  East Fishkill Town Assessor Kathleen Martin said that the complex will definitely add to the taxable assessment of the town and will provide additional revenue. Until building plans are finalized, however, exactly how much revenue the sports dome will bring in is unclear, the Poughkeepsie Journal said.  Click here to read the full arti…

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News
Schneiderman Looks To Ivestigate Volkswagen Scandal Schneiderman Looks To Ivestigate Volkswagen Scandal
Schneiderman Looks To Ivestigate Volkswagen Scandal DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman launched an investigation into the recent scandal involving Volkswagen and their diesel-powered vehicles. “No company should be allowed to evade our environmental laws or promise consumers a fake bill of goods," Schneiderman said in a statement. "That is why my office is investigating troubling reports that millions of Volkswagen cars carried software designed to cheat emissions tests that protect our environment. We will seek to uphold New York’s strong tradition of consumer and environmental protections as…

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Schneiderman Looks To Investigate Volkswagen Scandal Schneiderman Looks To Investigate Volkswagen Scandal
Schneiderman Looks To Investigate Volkswagen Scandal WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman launched an investigation into the recent scandal involving Volkswagen and their diesel-powered vehicles.  “No company should be allowed to evade our environmental laws or promise consumers a fake bill of goods," Schneiderman said in a statement. "That is why my office is investigating troubling reports that millions of Volkswagen cars carried software designed to cheat emissions tests that protect our environment. We will seek to uphold New York’s strong tradition of consumer and environmental protection…

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Schneiderman Looks To Investigate Volkswagen Scandal Schneiderman Looks To Investigate Volkswagen Scandal
Schneiderman Looks To Investigate Volkswagen Scandal ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman launched an investigation into the recent scandal involving Volkswagen and their diesel-powered vehicles. “No company should be allowed to evade our environmental laws or promise consumers a fake bill of goods," Schneiderman said in a statement. "That is why my office is investigating troubling reports that millions of Volkswagen cars carried software designed to cheat emissions tests that protect our environment. We will seek to uphold New York’s strong tradition of consumer and environmental protections as…

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Police & Fire
Yorktown Motorcyclist Injured After Rear-Ending Pickup Truck Yorktown Motorcyclist Injured After Rear-Ending Pickup Truck
Yorktown Motorcyclist Injured After Rear-Ending Pickup Truck YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A Yorktown man sustained serious, but non-life-threatening injuries due to a motorcycle accident on Route 28 in Ulster County on Sunday, according to the Daily Freeman.   Wayne C. Doerr, 54, suffered head and facial injuries after rear-ending a pickup truck while riding his 2008 Harley Davidson. Doerr was thrown from his bike due to the collision, the Daily Freeman said.  Click here to read the full article. 

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Residents Voice Concern Over Dangerous Valhalla Intersection Residents Voice Concern Over Dangerous Valhalla Intersection
Residents Voice Concern Over Dangerous Valhalla Intersection VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Valhalla residents are crying out for increased safety measures at a busy Valhalla intersection where a teacher's aide was struck and killed by a vehicle earlier this month, according to News 12 Westchester.  The death of Brittany Mastropolo at the intersection of of Columbus Avenue and Cambridge Street prompted Mount Pleasant officials to add a bus stop downtown to reduce the number of children crossing at the intersection. Officials are also considering adding a crossing guard, News 12 Westchester reported.  Click here to read the full article. 

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Schneiderman Looks To Invstigate Volkswagen Scandal Schneiderman Looks To Invstigate Volkswagen Scandal
Schneiderman Looks To Invstigate Volkswagen Scandal PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman launched an investigation into the recent scandal involving Volkswagen and their diesel-powered vehicles. “No company should be allowed to evade our environmental laws or promise consumers a fake bill of goods," Schneiderman said in a statement. "That is why my office is investigating troubling reports that millions of Volkswagen cars carried software designed to cheat emissions tests that protect our environment. We will seek to uphold New York’s strong tradition of consumer and environmental protections as t…

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Business
Local Jobs Decline In Dutchess But Hudson Valley Region Continues To Grow Local Jobs Decline In Dutchess But Hudson Valley Region Continues To Grow
Local Jobs Decline In Dutchess But Hudson Valley Region Continues To Grow DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Jobs in the Dutchess-Putnam area declined in the most recent state Department of Labor report, but the Hudson Valley region saw the market grow, according to the Pougkeepsie Journal.  The Dutchess-Putnam statistical area fell versus the same period last year with the loss of 300 government jobs, but the private sector was able to gain 100 new jobs, the Pougkeepsie Journal said.  The statistical area's decline stands in contrast to the Hudson Valley region as a whole, which gained 13,100 jobs and grew 1.8 percent, The Poughkeepsie Journal reported.  Click here to re…

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