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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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Fatal Fire Tops Last Week's News Around Northern Westchester Fatal Fire Tops Last Week's News Around Northern Westchester
Fatal Fire Tops Last Week's News Around Northern Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories from last week around Northern Westchester County.  Authorities identified a Mount Kisco woman who was killed in a fire on Wednesday. An Armonk house fire closed a portion of Whippoorwill Road East on Wednesday. Cross River resident Braden Burke committed to play lacrosse at Duke University. An 84-year-old man was taken to Westchester Medical Center Monday afternoon after falling down an embankment. A Peekskill woman was arrested for allegedly stealing jewelry from Kohl's. Ossining resident Ray Arrucci secured a role…

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Schools
Westchester Schools Rank Among Nation's Best Westchester Schools Rank Among Nation's Best
Westchester Schools Rank Among Nation's Best WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Four Westchester County Schools were ranked among the best public high schools in the nation by bestcolleges.com, including Horace Greeley, which took the top overall spot among the 50 schools ranked.  Bestcolleges.com pulled its data from several different surveys conducted by the education website, niche.com, including: Best academics Safest Best teachers Best facilities  Greeley's students rank above the national average in SAT/ACT scores and 99 percent of the student body is rated as proficient in math and reading. The school also boasts a …

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Lifestyle
Learn Healthy Eating Habits In Paramus' Van Saun Park Learn Healthy Eating Habits In Paramus' Van Saun Park
Learn Healthy Eating Habits In Paramus' Van Saun Park PARAMUS, N.J. -- Paramus residents are invited to attend a healthy eating seminar at Van Saun Park in Paramus on Thursday, Aug. 20 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.  The event will be filled with family-friendly activities including a seminar on healthy eating that begins at 4 p.m. followed by "Zoo Exercise" at 5 p.m.  The event is free to attend with admission to the zoo.  Van Saun Park is located at 216 Forest Avenue in Paramus. 

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Events
Autumn Lights Festival Returns To West Milford For 21st Year Autumn Lights Festival Returns To West Milford For 21st Year
Autumn Lights Festival Returns To West Milford For 21st Year WEST MILFORD, N.J. -- The 21st annual Autumn Lights Festival will once again be held in West Milford on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will feature local craft and business vendors, contests, food, barbecue and a variety of community-based events.  The event will take place on Union Valley Road from Shoprite to Bearfort Plaza.  Registration is still open for vendors. Click here to download a pdf form. 

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News
Jimmy Carter Reveals Cancer Diagnosis; Share Your Thoughts, Putnam Jimmy Carter Reveals Cancer Diagnosis; Share Your Thoughts, Putnam
Jimmy Carter Reveals Cancer Diagnosis; Share Your Thoughts, Putnam PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Former President Jimmy Carter issued a brief statement revealing he had cancer in several parts of his body on Wednesday.  Carter had surgery to remove a mass on his liver on Aug. 3.The procedure revealed cancer had spread to other parts of his body. The 39th president said he would be adjusting his schedule to accommodate treatment at Emory Healthcare.  Carter also said he'd release a statement with further details as they become available.  Share your thoughts on Jimmy Carter and his cancer diagnosis in the comments below. 

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Former Pelham Country Club Controller Charged With Embezzling, Says DA Former Pelham Country Club Controller Charged With Embezzling, Says DA
Former Pelham Country Club Controller Charged With Embezzling, Says DA PELHAM, N.Y. -- The former controller of the Pelham Country Club was charged with embezzling more than $335,000 on Wednesday, according to the Westchester County District Attorney.  Gretchen Wauchope, 45, of Ardsley, allegedly embezzled funds for over five years by drawing and negotiating checks from the bank account of Pelham Country Club payable to herself and other third persons. She also initiated electronic payments from the Pelham Country Club’s bank account to pay personal credit card debts, the district attorney said.  "This case, like so many others involving breaches of trust …

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Schools
Scarsdale Ranks Among Nation's Best High Schools Scarsdale Ranks Among Nation's Best High Schools
Scarsdale Ranks Among Nation's Best High Schools SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Scarsdale High School has been ranked the 36th-best public high school in the United States by bestcolleges.com. Bestcolleges.com pulled its data from several different surveys conducted by the education website, niche.com, including: Best academics Safest Best teachers Best facilities  Scarsdale students rank above the national average in SAT/ACT also boasts a graduation rate of 99 percent. Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua was ranked the top school in the nation. Other Westchester County schools that made the list are: Byram Hills (No. …

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John Jay Ranks Among Nation's Best High Schools John Jay Ranks Among Nation's Best High Schools
John Jay Ranks Among Nation's Best High Schools CROSS RIVER, N.Y. -- John Jay High School in Cross River has been ranked the 35th-best public high school in the United States by bestcolleges.com. Bestcolleges.com pulled its data from several different surveys conducted by the education website, niche.com, including: Best academics Safest Best teachers Best facilities  John Jay students rank above the national average in SAT/ACT also boasts a graduation rate of 99 percent Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua was ranked the top school in the nation. Other Westchester County schools that made the list are: Byr…

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Byram Hills Ranks Among Nation's Best High Schools Byram Hills Ranks Among Nation's Best High Schools
Byram Hills Ranks Among Nation's Best High Schools ARMONK, N.Y. -- Byram Hills High School in Armonk has been ranked the 15th-best public high school in the United States by bestcolleges.com. Bestcolleges.com pulled its data from several different surveys conducted by the education website, niche.com, including: Best academics Safest Best teachers Best facilities  BHHS students rank above the national average in SAT/ACT scores and 99 percent of the student body is rated as proficient in math and reading. The school also boasts a graduation rate of 99 percent. Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua was ranked the top s…

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Horace Greeley Ranked Nation's Best High School Horace Greeley Ranked Nation's Best High School
Horace Greeley Ranked Nation's Best High School CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua has been ranked the best public high school in the United States by bestcolleges.com. Bestcolleges.com pulled its data from several different surveys conducted by the education website, niche.com, including: Best academics Safest Best teachers Best facilities  Greeley's students rank above the national average in SAT/ACT scores and 99 percent of the student body is rated as proficient in math and reading. The school also boasts a graduation rate that is 17 percent above the national average. Niche.com ranked HG…

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