64°

Saturday, jul 5

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

Politics

Cuomo Pushes For $15 Minimum Wage NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo knows his proposal to raise minimum wage to $10.50 an hour throughout the sate, and $11.50 in New York City failed earlier in the year, but that isn't stopping him from pushing again -- this time to $15 an hour, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Cuomo hopes to have minimum wage at the $15 mark by 2018 in New York City, and throughout the entire state by 2021 despite a Republican controlled senate who blocked his previous measure due to concerns about negative impacts on small business. He unveiled the plan last week at a rally in New York along with …

by Joe Jenkins

09/16/2015

Neighbors

Five Stamford Fire Fighter Names Added to Memorial STAMFORD, Conn. -- Five Stamford Fire Fighters will be added to a memorial in Colorado Springs, Colo. honoring on those who have died in the line of duty on Saturday, Sept. 19. The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial honors those who have died in the line of duty since 1918. New names being added to the wall this year include: Stamford Fire Fighter Henry Wosniak, who perished in 1973, Captain George Daily (1956), Captain James R. Murray (1945), Fire Fighter Thomas J. Meehan (1932), and Fire Fighter Oscar H. Spahr (1920). They will join Stamford…

by Joe Jenkins

09/16/2015

News

Ground Beef Still Unsafe If Undercooked, Consumer Reports Says PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- A recent study performed by Consumer reports says failing to cook ground beef to 160 degrees can put people at risk for bacterial infections. Consumer Reports tested 458 pounds of ground beef from various grocery, and natural food stores from all over the country. All of the beef tested contained bacteria that signified fecal contamination. In addition, 20 percent contained C. perfringens, a bacteria responsible for 1 million cases of food poisoning each year. The study also found that conventionally raised cattle, or those placed in feed lots and filled with corn a…

by Joe Jenkins

09/16/2015

News

Ground Beef Still Unsafe If Undercooked, Consumer Reports Says FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- A recent study performed by Consumer Reports says failing to cook ground beef to 160 degrees can put people at risk for bacterial infections. Consumer Reports tested 458 pounds of ground beef from various grocery, and natural food stores from all over the country. All of the beef tested contained bacteria that signified fecal contamination. In addition, 20 percent contained C. perfringens, a bacteria responsible for 1 million cases of food poisoning each year. The study also found that conventionally raised cattle, or those placed in feed lots and filled with cor…

by Joe Jenkins

09/16/2015

News

Beacon Authorities Investigate Theft Reports At High School Football Game BEACON, N.Y. -- Several students from Our Lady of Lourdes High School reported missing personal items following a football game against Beacon High School in Beacon, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Lourdes football players claimed they dropped off bags in the locker room prior to the game and returned to find missing iPhones, headphones and other items, the Poughkeepsie Journal reported. Click here to read the full article.

by Joe Jenkins

09/15/2015

Business

Survey: Connecticut Businesses Enjoy Best Year Since 2006 FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Connecticut continues to see business growth and the highest number of profitable companies in nearly a decade, according to the BlumShapiro and the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) 14th annual survey. This year’s survey, released by BlumShapiro and the CBIA at The Connecticut Economy Conference at the Hartford Downtown Marriott, shows that 63 percent of businesses surveyed showed a profit this past year—the best this survey has seen since 2006. “The ability of Connecticut’s businesses to rise above the state’s public policy and economic shortc…

by Joe Jenkins

09/15/2015

Neighbors

Ridgefield Seeking Residents’ Opinions On Branchville's Future RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The town of Ridgefield is seeking residents' feedback on a proposal to create a village center that connects to Branchville Station.A meeting will be held on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Ridgefield Library where residents can share their thoughts on the proposed improvements. Opinions can also be expressed via an online survey. Click here to participate in the survey. There will also be an Open House on Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and again on Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A presentation will be made from 4 to 5 p.m. All events will be held at the Ridgefield Libr…

by Joe Jenkins

09/15/2015

News

Donald Trump Battling To Lower Tax Burden On Trump National Golf Club OSSINING, N.Y. -- Presidential candidate Donald Trump is battling the town of Ossining in an effort lower the valuation of his Briarcliff Manor country club, Trump National, according to the New York Times. The property is currently taxed at a $13.5 million, but the real estate mogul's legal team is stating the market value of $1.36 million. The reduction in value would reduce the golf club's tax burden by approximately 90 percent, The New York Times reported. Trump owns an estate in Bedford. Click here to read the full New York Times article.

by Joe Jenkins

09/15/2015

Lifestyle

Hackensack Seniors Urged To Get Ready For Flu Season HACKENSACK, N.J. — The Hackensack Department of Health is urging senior residents who are at high risk of complications from influenza to get a flu shot early in the season. Residents are always encouraged to use universal respiratory precautions to help prevent illness, including covering their mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, washing hands often and avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth with unclean hands. Other precautions include, staying home from school or work when sick, and avoiding close contact with people who are ill to reduce the spread of the flu. More…

by Joe Jenkins

09/15/2015

News

Rutherford Remembers Native Son, Tuskegee Airman, Lt. Calvin Spann RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Rutherford native and former Tuskegee Airman Lt. Calvin Spann was honored on Sunday by his home city after passing away on Sept. 6 at the age of 90, according to northjersey.com. Spann joined the famed all-black air squadron at the age of 17. He flew missions against the Nazi Luftwaffe. As a member of the 100th Fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group, Spann was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for his role in shooting down three German Me-262 jet fighters and damaging several more, northjersey.com reported. Following his military service, Spann returned to school an…

by Joe Jenkins

09/15/2015

Prev Page 391 of 1343 389 390 391 392 393 Next

3,901 - 3,910 of 13,423 articles