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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
Heat, Round Of Storms Will Mark Workweek In Fairfield Heat, Round Of Storms Will Mark Workweek In Fairfield
Heat, Round Of Storms Will Mark Workweek In Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Potentially record-breaking heat will continue before a round of rain and potential storms brings a cooling trend to Fairfield County this week, according to the National Weather Service. The 97-degree reading Tuesday in Central Park was the highest for a September day since 1983. It will be mostly sunny once again Wednesday, but temperatures will be slightly cooler with a high around 85 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms will begin to move into the area overnight.  The chance for precipitation becomes much more likely on Thursday with highs in the low 80s and a …

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by Joe Jenkins
News
Heat, Round Of Storms Will Mark Workweek In White Plains Heat, Round Of Storms Will Mark Workweek In White Plains
Heat, Round Of Storms Will Mark Workweek In White Plains WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Potentially record-breaking heat will continue before a round of rain and potential storms brings a cooling trend to Westchester County this week, according to the National Weather Service. The 97-degree reading Tuesday in Central Park was the highest for a September day since 1983. After temperatures surpassed the 90-degree mark throughout the area Tuesday, the heat will be on once again Wednesday. It will be mostly sunny once again, but temperatures will be slightly cooler with a high around 85 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms will begin to move into the are…

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by Joe Jenkins
Lifestyle
Did Your Baby's Name Top The List, Armonk? Did Your Baby's Name Top The List, Armonk?
Did Your Baby's Name Top The List, Armonk? WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Westchester County schools should expect an influx of boys named Jacob and girls named Sophia in the next five years. The two names were the most popular in the state of New York in 2014, according to data released by the Social Security Administration on Aug. 31. Liam, Ethan, Michael and Noah rounded out the top five for boys in the Empire State while Olivia, Emma, Isabella and Mia ranked Nos. 2 through 5 for girls, respectively. The top 10 boys names nationwide were: Noah Liam Mason Jacob William Ethan Michael Alexander James Daniel The top 10 for girls ac…

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by Joe Jenkins
Lifestyle
Did Your Baby's Name Top The List, Putnam County? Did Your Baby's Name Top The List, Putnam County?
Did Your Baby's Name Top The List, Putnam County? PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Putnam County schools should expect an influx of boys named Jacob and girls named Sophia in the next five years. The two names were the most popular in the state of New York in 2014, according to data released by the Social Security Administration on Aug. 31. Liam, Ethan, Michael and Noah rounded out the top five for boys in the Empire State while Olivia, Emma, Isabella and Mia ranked Nos. 2 through 5 for girls, respectively. The top 10 boys names nationwide were: Noah Liam Mason Jacob William Ethan Michael Alexander James Daniel The top 10 for girls across the U…

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by Joe Jenkins
Lifestyle
Did Your Baby's Name Top The List, Fairfield? Did Your Baby's Name Top The List, Fairfield?
Did Your Baby's Name Top The List, Fairfield? FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Fairfield County schools should expect an influx of boys named Mason and girls named Olivia in the next five years.  The two names were the most popular in the state of Connecticut in 2014, according to data released by the Social Security Administration on Aug. 31.  Noah, Alexander, Jacob and Liam rounded out the top five for boys in the Nutmeg State while Emma, Sophia, Isabella and Ava ranked Nos. 2 through 5 for girls, respectively.  The top 10 boys names nationwide were: Noah Liam Mason Jacob William Ethan Michael Alexander James Daniel  The top 10 for gi…

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by Joe Jenkins
Business
A&P Cuts Severance Pay To Laid Off Employees A&P Cuts Severance Pay To Laid Off Employees
A&P Cuts Severance Pay To Laid Off Employees MONTVALE, N.J. -- Montvale-ased A&P will cut the serverance pay to laid off workers by nearly half after a ruling by a U.S. Bankruptcy judge, according to northjersey.com. The grocery store, which is scheduled to shutter 25 stores was contractually obligated to pay laid off workers $300 for each year of service. The judge's order reduces that number to $156 for each year worked, northjersey.com reported.  In addition, workers with more seniority will not be permitted to bump more junior employees at stores that aren't slated to close, northjersey.com said.  Click here to read the full …

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by Joe Jenkins
Schools
Byram Hills Students Get Back In The Swing Of Things Byram Hills Students Get Back In The Swing Of Things
Byram Hills Students Get Back In The Swing Of Things ARMONK, N.Y. -- Students in the Byram Hills district have been back to school since Sept. 1.For someDaily Voice readers like Jackie Vitacco and her daughter Lauren Vitacco, it marks the last "first day."Lauren Vitacco began her senior year at Byram Hills last week, and her mother, Jackie was there to record the day.

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by Joe Jenkins
Police & Fire
Norwalk Fire Chief Reflects On 10-Year Career Norwalk Fire Chief Reflects On 10-Year Career
Norwalk Fire Chief Reflects On 10-Year Career NORWALK, Conn. -- First, I am honored to have had the privilege to serve the City of Norwalk as Fire Chief. It has been an experience of a lifetime. Norwalk is a dynamic and exciting place that presented many opportunities and challenges. Personally and professionally, this made every day interesting. My sincere thank you to the community, City departments and partners who have made this journey memorable and life-changing.  It would be incorrect to describe this organization as a single unit because it’s made up of 141 individuals each with unique strengths and capabilities. Together, these…

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by Chief Denis McCarthy
Events
Do You Know The History Behind Labor Day, Putnam County? Do You Know The History Behind Labor Day, Putnam County?
Do You Know The History Behind Labor Day, Putnam County? PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Most residents know that Labor Day means a three day weekend and the unofficial end to summer, but do you you know the history behind the holiday? Labor Day is set aside to recognize the social and economic achievements of laborers throughout the country, but more than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still some doubt as to who first proposed the holiday, according to the Department of Labor. Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a cofounder of the American Federation of Labo…

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by Joe Jenkins
Events
Do You Know The History Behind Labor Day, Greenwich? Do You Know The History Behind Labor Day, Greenwich?
Do You Know The History Behind Labor Day, Greenwich? FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Most residents know that Labor Day means a three day weekend and the unofficial end to summer, but do you you know the history behind the holiday?Labor Day is set aside to recognize the social and economic achievements of laborers throughout the country, but more than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still some doubt as to who first proposed the holiday, according to the Department of Labor. Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a cofounder of the American Federation of La…

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