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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

Events
Ringwood's 15th Annual Harvest Festival Returns To Botanical Gardens Ringwood's 15th Annual Harvest Festival Returns To Botanical Gardens
Ringwood's 15th Annual Harvest Festival Returns To Botanical Gardens RINGWOOD, N.J. -- The 15th annual Harvest Fest Craft Fair will be held in the New Jersey Botanical Gardens, Ringwood State Park on Tuesday, Oct. 6 and Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  The Harvest Fest will feature hayrides, pumpkin painting, Oktoberfest-style food and drink, music and homemade crafts.  Historic tours of Skylands Manor will be available on Sunday. Vendors for the event are still needed. Vendor Space costs $95 for both days or $65 for one day. The event is held rain or shine so canopies are recommended.  New Jersey Botanical Gardens,Ringwood State Park is located o…

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News
Allendale Post Office Seeks To Expand Passport Services Allendale Post Office Seeks To Expand Passport Services
Allendale Post Office Seeks To Expand Passport Services ALLENDALE, N.J. -- Expanded passport services at the Allendale Post Office could create a spike in pedestrian in vehicle traffic in the area, according to The Record.  If the post office is to become a Passport Center, the office would expand walk-in hours on weekdays and weekends, The Record reported.  Some local officials raised concerns about the negative impacts the expanded hours could have on parking in the area, but Mayor Liz White contended there is an abundance of public parking downtown, The Record reported.  Click here to read the full article. 

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Teaneck Discusses Plans To Evacuate During A Hazardous Spill Teaneck Discusses Plans To Evacuate During A Hazardous Spill
Teaneck Discusses Plans To Evacuate During A Hazardous Spill TEANECK, N.J. -- The Teaneck Emergency Management Coordinator will hold a series of public meetings at the Police Department to discuss evacuation protocol in the event of a hazardous spill along the the CSX railroad. Meetings will make use of arial photographs to show residents where, and how far they would need to evacuate in the event of a spill.  Meetings will be held on the following dates and times: Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m.  Friday, Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 7 p.m.  Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. Meetings will be brief, but detailed. R…

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Schools
Staples Ranked Among Top 25 High Schools In The Entire U.S. Staples Ranked Among Top 25 High Schools In The Entire U.S.
Staples Ranked Among Top 25 High Schools In The Entire U.S. WESTPORT, Conn. -- Staples High School in Westport has been ranked the 23rd-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  Staples High, named for Horace Staples, was ranked second overall in Connecticut behind New Canaan High School, which placed 18th overall in the nation.  Staples excelled in three categories, ranking 20th for safety, 28th for best facilities and 39th for best t…

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New Canaan Among Top 25 High Schools In The Entire Nation New Canaan Among Top 25 High Schools In The Entire Nation
New Canaan Among Top 25 High Schools In The Entire Nation NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- New Canaan High School has been ranked the 18th-best public high school in the entire 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  New Canaan was ranked first overall among high schools ranked in Connecticut. Staples High School in Westport ranked just a few spots behind at No. 23.  New Canaan ranked 56th in academics and 39th in facilities. New Canaan High School also boasts a graduati…

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Authorities Continue To Search For Missing Hudson River Kayaker Authorities Continue To Search For Missing Hudson River Kayaker
Authorities Continue To Search For Missing Hudson River Kayaker DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Authorities are still searching for the boyfriend of Tali Lennox-Fruchtmann, the daughter of Annie Lennox, who went missing when their kayak capsized on the Hudson River near Poughkeepsie, according to People.  Ian Jones and Lennox-Fruchtmann had their kayak capsize at approximately 9:30 a.m. near the Staatsburgh State Historic Site. Lennox-Fruchtmann was picked up by a nearby vessel, People reported.  Dutchess County Sheriffs are still investigating the incident and believe the river's strong current and alcohol may have contributed, People said.  Click here…

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New School Vote Tops Last Week's News In Westchester New School Vote Tops Last Week's News In Westchester
New School Vote Tops Last Week's News In Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories from last week around Southern Westchester County.  The French-American School of New York fell one vote short of approval on Wednesday to build a new private K-12 campus in White Plains.  A Yonkers resident won $4 million in a New York Lottery scratch off game.  Tarrytown resident Simon Cadel will star in a new TV sitcom starring Jason Priestley and Molly Ringwald. A Long Island man was arrested in Scarsdale on Sunday after police say he was found passed out in his car in a Post Road driveway. The former general manag…

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Papal Altar Building Tops Last Week's News Around Northern Westchester Papal Altar Building Tops Last Week's News Around Northern Westchester
Papal Altar Building 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. Teenagers from Lincoln Hall Boys' Haven are working to build an altar, pulpit and lectern for the papal mass that will be held in Madison Square Garden. Yorktown Police charged a local teen with hosting an underage drinking party. Two teenagers were charged with gang assault and second-degree assault, both felonies, overnight in connection with a fight at the Pleasantville Cottage School. A 43-year-old man was arrested Tuesday by Peekskill Police in connection with the S…

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Political Accusations Top Last Week's News Around Putnam County Political Accusations Top Last Week's News Around Putnam County
Political Accusations Top Last Week's News Around Putnam County PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories from last week around Putnam County.  Putnam District Attorney Adam Levy is not backing down from his claim that Republican primary challenger Bob Tendy, who serves as Putnam Valley supervisor, obtained fraudulent signatures in his petition filing. A Brewster man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 5-year-old. Several Putnam-area bank robberies remain unsolved.  Garrison resident George Pataki touted his record during his first presidential debate on Thursday. Carmel's Healy's Corner Restaurant &am…

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Police & Fire
Police Issue 61 Tickets In Six-Hour I-684 Speed Detail Police Issue 61 Tickets In Six-Hour I-684 Speed Detail
Police Issue 61 Tickets In Six-Hour I-684 Speed Detail WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- New York State Police issued 61 tickets over a six-hour span on Interstate 684 on Thursday, according to officials.  The majority of the tickets were issued for speeding as part of the "Speed Week" initiative troopers are enforcing through Tuesday, Aug. 11, police said.  For more on "Speed Week," click here.  

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