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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
Indian Point Unit 3 Will Shut Down For Maintenance Indian Point Unit 3 Will Shut Down For Maintenance
Indian Point Unit 3 Will Shut Down For Maintenance BUCHANAN, N.Y. -- Indian Point 3 Nuclear Facility will shut down its reactor for planned maintenance on Monday evening, according to a statement released by Entergy.Crews will replace two water seals that sit between the lid of the reactor and the reactor vessel. Operators have been monitoring slight water leakage by the seals over the last several weeks and are replacing the seals as a proactive measure.  There was no threat of release of radiation to the environment and no threat to public or worker health or safety as a result of the leaky seals.  The plant will return to service when th…

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Schools
Valhalla Senior Honored As Soccer Player Of The Week Valhalla Senior Honored As Soccer Player Of The Week
Valhalla Senior Honored As Soccer Player Of The Week VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Valhalla High School senior soccer player Kaio DaSilva was recognized by The Westchester Journal News' first player of the week for the new school year. After spending his career as a defender, DaSilva was converted to a mid-fielder, and helped lead his team to wins over Croton, Westlake and Briarcliff, all of whom were undefeated going into their matches against Valhalla.

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News
Greenburgh Family Records Close Encounter With Coyote Greenburgh Family Records Close Encounter With Coyote
Greenburgh Family Records Close Encounter With Coyote GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- A Greenburgh family recorded footage of a coyote on their property going after another, smaller wild animal, according to News 12 Westchester.  The video shows the coyote attacking what appears to be a woodchuck, News 12 Westchester said.  Click here to watch the video. 

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Police & Fire
Fire Rips Through Yonkers Apartment Fire Rips Through Yonkers Apartment
Fire Rips Through Yonkers Apartment YONKERS, N.Y. -- An apparent arson fire ripped through a second-story apartment on Ravine Ave. in Yonkers on Monday morning, according to LoHud.com.  Responders were able to contain the blaze in under an hour. One firefighter sustained a minor injury, LoHud.com reported.  Click here to read the full story. 

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News
Boulevard Ave. Closed in Elmwood Park For Rail Crossing Construction Boulevard Ave. Closed in Elmwood Park For Rail Crossing Construction
Boulevard Ave. Closed in Elmwood Park For Rail Crossing Construction ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- Boulevard Avenue in Elmwood Park will be closed Monday morning through Friday, Sept. 18 due to construction on a railroad crossing at the intersection of Van Riper Ave., according to NJ.com.  Traffic will be detoured to Linden Avenue, Molnar Drive, Midland Avenue (Route 67), and Market Street (Route 56) while a new grade crossing is completed, NJ.com said.  Click here to read the full article. 

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Police & Fire
Yonkers Honors Lieutenant Roy McLaughlin, 38 Yonkers Honors Lieutenant Roy McLaughlin, 38
Yonkers Honors Lieutenant Roy McLaughlin, 38 YONKERS, N.Y. -- The city of Yonkers is honoring Lt. Roy McLaughlin, who died on Sept. 10 from a 9-11 related illness, with an Inspectors funeral at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church on Monday.  McLaughlin, 38, was a member of the Yonkers Police force for more than 17 years. He helped rescue efforts at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks in 2001.  McLaughlin is survived by his wife, Christine; four children, David, Emmett, Maeve and Owen; parents Arleen and Capt. Roy McLaughlin (ret.); siblings Lt. Mitchell McLaughlin, Capt. Andrew McLaughlin and Sgt. Meredith McLaughlin, all of the Y…

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Events
Stamford Palace Theatre Displaying Work By Ukrainian Artist Stamford Palace Theatre Displaying Work By Ukrainian Artist
Stamford Palace Theatre Displaying Work By Ukrainian Artist STAMFORD, Conn. -- Ukrainian-American international contemporary artist Oksana Tanasiv will exhibit her work in "Art Beyond Style" at the Stamford Palace Theatre through the end of October. The exhibit will feature collections of original art from the fashion fine art series. The collections to be presented during the show are individual techniques using Swarovski crystals, fabric, gold and silver leaf. Some pieces from the Couture Art collection contain up to 10,000 crystals and sequins individually applied. Tanasiv was a featured artist of New York Couture Fashion Week since 2012…

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News
New Bear Sightings Top Week's News In Northern Westchester New Bear Sightings Top Week's News In Northern Westchester
New Bear Sightings Top Week's News In Northern Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories last week from around Northern Westchester County.  Black bears have been spotted in several residential areas, including Armonk.  Authorities plan on installing new signage on the Taconic State Parkway to help prevent wrong-way crashes like the one that took place on Aug. 30.  Authorities identified a Carmel woman who was killed in a Saw Mill Parkway crash in Mount Kisco. A U.S. Bankruptcy judge has allowed A&P to cut the severance of laid off employees by nearly half.  A Harrison Police officer arrested three men who are wan…

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Reflections On Jewish Holidays Among Week's Top Stories In Westchester Reflections On Jewish Holidays Among Week's Top Stories In Westchester
Reflections On Jewish Holidays Among Week's Top Stories In Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories last week from around Southern Westchester.  A Larchmont rabbi spoke about the importance of the upcoming Jewish High Holidays.  An Eastchester man was sentenced to up to six years in prison for possession of child pornography.  A U.S. Bankruptcy judge has allowed A&P to cut the severance pay of laid off employees by nearly half.  A Harrison Police officer arrested three men wanted for allegedly using counterfeit money in Greenwich, Conn.  A New Jersey man with reputed mob ties admitted Thursday that he conspired with a disbar…

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Tendy's Upset Tops Last Week's News Around Putnam County Tendy's Upset Tops Last Week's News Around Putnam County
Tendy's Upset Tops Last Week's News Around Putnam County PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories from around Putnam County last week.  Putnam Valley Supervisor Bob Tendy defeated incumbent Adam Levy in the Republican primary for Putnam County District Attorney. Authorities identified a 38-year-old Carmel woman who was killed in a crash on the saw Mill River Parkway. A man has been sentenced to five years in prison for the burglary and assault of a Putnam Valley senior citizen. Putnam County has been given a $3.5 million grant to upgrade its emergency communications system. A Mahopac man faces DWI and other charges after he was pu…

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