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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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Do You Know The History Behind Labor Day, Armonk? Do You Know The History Behind Labor Day, Armonk?
Do You Know The History Behind Labor Day, Armonk? WESTCHESTER 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 holdiay? 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…

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Local Authors' Book Tops Last Week's News Around Putnam Local Authors' Book Tops Last Week's News Around Putnam
Local Authors' Book Tops Last Week's News Around Putnam PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories last week from around Putnam County.  A new book by two Putnam County residents is hoping to shed light on the murder of a Westchester police officer more than 30 years ago. Putnam County Sheriff’s Investigator Robert Ferris retired after nearly 34 years of service. Jan Fritzinger joined the Putnam Hospital Center as the new Chaplain. Highland Baskets at The County Goose in Cold Spring is celebrating 30 years in business.  Divers have recovered the body of a 46-year old Beacon resident in the Hudson River near Cold Spring. A Queens man…

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9/11 Memorial Service Tops Last Week's News Around Southern Westchester 9/11 Memorial Service Tops Last Week's News Around Southern Westchester
9/11 Memorial Service Tops Last Week's News Around Southern Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories from around Southern Westchester County last week. Westchester County will honor the victims of Sept. 11 with a public memorial ceremony. The French-American School of New York filed a lawsuit against White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach and the city Common Council for voting against a new school. Westchester County Police arrested a Yonkers man on a boating while intoxicated charge. One portion of the new Tappan Zee Bridge is nearing the halfway point of construction. The Village of Mamaroneck is preparing residents for their 're-int…

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Million Dollar Computer Heist Tops Last Week's News In Northern Westchester Million Dollar Computer Heist Tops Last Week's News In Northern Westchester
Million Dollar Computer Heist Tops Last Week's News In Northern Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories from around Northern Westchester County last week.  Four people have been indicted, including three Yorktown residents, for allegedly stealing several computers worth roughly $1 million. Somers resident Dr. Martha Mendez-Baldwin offers a list of tips to ease back to school anxieties. A stop sign has been installed by the Bedford Hills firehouse and a downtown intersection in an effort to make crossing safer for pedestrians. A 31-year-old Croton man has been charged with Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with his 4-year-old son…

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Putnam County Will See Cooler Weekend; Warmer Monday Putnam County Will See Cooler Weekend; Warmer Monday
Putnam County Will See Cooler Weekend; Warmer Monday PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Mostly cloudy skies will help break the recent heatwave for the next few days, but another warm up is in store for Putnam County residents. Sun will return on Saturday with a high around 79 degrees. Temperatures will begin a slow climb on Sunday with more sun and highs in the mid 80s. Heat and humidity will return in earnest on Labor Day with highs around 86. 

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White Plains Will See Cooler Weekend; Warmer Monday White Plains Will See Cooler Weekend; Warmer Monday
White Plains Will See Cooler Weekend; Warmer Monday WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Isolated showers and thunderstorms will help break the recent heatwave for the next few days, but another warm up is in store for Westchester residents. Isolated showers will move through the area after 8 a.m. Skies will remain mostly cloudy with a high around 82. Chance of showers is 20 percent.  Sun will return on Saturday with a high around 79 degrees.  Temperatures will begin a slow climb on Sunday with more sun and highs in the low 80s.  Heat and humidity will return in earnest on Labor Day with highs around 88. 

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Fairfield Will See Cooler Weekend, Warmer Monday Fairfield Will See Cooler Weekend, Warmer Monday
Fairfield Will See Cooler Weekend, Warmer Monday FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Isolated showers and thunderstorms will help break the recent heatwave for the next few days, but another warm up is in store for Fairfield County residents. Isolated showers will move through the area after 8 a.m. Friday. Skies will remain mostly cloudy with a high around 82. The chance of showers is 20 percent. The sun will return on Saturday with a high around 78 degrees. But temperatures will begin a slow climb on Sunday with more sun and highs in the low 80s. Heat and humidity will return in earnest on Labor Day with highs around 88 degrees. 

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What Are Your Labor Day Plans, Northern Passaic? What Are Your Labor Day Plans, Northern Passaic?
What Are Your Labor Day Plans, Northern Passaic? PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. -- Labor Day, the unofficial close of the summer, will be on Monday, Sept. 7. The holiday, which was first observed on a federal level in 1894, is used to recognize the contributions that laborers make throughout the country. It is held on the first Monday of September every year. But before you close the pool and put away the patio furniture, what will your plans be for the last long weekend of the summer?

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What Are Your Labor Day Plans, Putnam? What Are Your Labor Day Plans, Putnam?
What Are Your Labor Day Plans, Putnam? PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Labor Day, the unofficial close of the summer, will be on Monday, Sept. 7. The holiday, which was first observed on a federal level in 1894, is used to recognize the contributions that laborers make throughout the country. It is held on the first Monday of September every year. But before you close the pool and put away the patio furniture, what will your plans be for the last long weekend of the summer?

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What Are Your Labor Day Plans, Fairfield? What Are Your Labor Day Plans, Fairfield?
What Are Your Labor Day Plans, Fairfield? FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Labor Day, the unofficial close of the summer, will be on Monday, Sept. 7. The holiday, which was first observed on a federal level in 1894, is used to recognize the contributions that laborers make throughout the country. It is held on the first Monday of September every year. But before you close the pool and put away the patio furniture, what will your plans be for the last long weekend of the summer?

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