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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
New York Ranks Among Nation's Worst When It Comes To Student Loan Debt New York Ranks Among Nation's Worst When It Comes To Student Loan Debt
New York Ranks Among Nation's Worst When It Comes To Student Loan Debt PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- With the cost of higher education continuing to rise, the ability to pay for a college degree continues to be a growing issue. According to WalletHub, New York is among the worst states in the country when it comes to student loan debt.  New York ranked 45th out of 51 states, plus Washington, D.C.  WalletHub pulled data in seven metrics: Average student loan debt Proportion of students with debt Student debt as a percentage of income Unemployment rate for ages 25-34 Percentage of student loans in default or past due status Percentage of borrowers i…

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Connecticut Ranks 49th In Nation When It Comes To Student Loan Debt Connecticut Ranks 49th In Nation When It Comes To Student Loan Debt
Connecticut Ranks 49th In Nation When It Comes To Student Loan Debt FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- With the cost of higher education continuing to rise, the ability to pay for a college degree continues to be a growing issue. According to WalletHub, Connecticut is among the worst states in the country when it comes to student loan debt.  Connecticut ranked 49th out of 51 states, plus Washington, D.C.  WalletHub pulled data in seven metrics: Average student loan debt Proportion of students with debt Student debt as a percentage of income Unemployment rate for ages 25-34 Percentage of student loans in default or past due status Percentage of b…

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Schools
Bedford Central Seeks Audit Committee Members Bedford Central Seeks Audit Committee Members
Bedford Central Seeks Audit Committee Members BEDFORD, N.Y. -- The Bedford Board of Education is seeking applications for appointment to the district’s Audit Committee. The Audit Committee is a five-member committee comprised of three Board of Education members and two community members. The committee must collectively possess knowledge in accounting, auditing, financial reporting and school district finances. There are specific requirements and responsibilities for committee members. Those wishing to be considered may obtain an application and a copy of the Audit Committee charter from the website or from Carole LaColla, Distri…

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Politics
Bronxville Mayor Discusses Zoning, Parking Changes Bronxville Mayor Discusses Zoning, Parking Changes
Bronxville Mayor Discusses Zoning, Parking Changes BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Bronxville Mayor Mary Marvin writes a column that is re-published by the Daily Voice. At the Village Board of Trustees meeting in July, the trustees and I adopted zoning and parking changes with the goal of increasing local shopping, services and dining traffic. On the zoning front, we have updated a process to streamline the course of opening a business in the village. In addition, we expanded the types of businesses that can offer outdoor seating. The outdoor option will be renewable yearly to ensure that the village has control over the cleanliness, ambience an…

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by Mary Marvin
Events
Say Cheers to Summer With National White Wine Day, Fairfield Say Cheers to Summer With National White Wine Day, Fairfield
Say Cheers to Summer With National White Wine Day, Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Put down your beer or mixed drink and pick up a glass of riesling or pinot gris, Fairfield County residents. Aug. 4 is National White Wine Day, according to examiner.com. White Wine Day, created by wine enthusiast Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, has a long history with traces of the spirit found in King Tut's tomb, examiner.com said.  Click here to find some white wine cocktail recipes.  

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Yonkers Police End 10-Hour Hostage Standoff Yonkers Police End 10-Hour Hostage Standoff
Yonkers Police End 10-Hour Hostage Standoff YONKERS, N.Y. -- Yonkers authorities ended a reported hostage situation in a Park Avenue apartment complex with the arrest of a local man on Tuesday morning, police said. Members of Yonkers Police Department Emergency Service Unit (ESU) made entry into the apartment and took the suspect into custody without incident and with no injuries were reported at approximately 5 a.m. Probation officers were trying to get access into the apartment to speak with a male suspect in relation to an order of protection out of Yonkers Criminal Court involving a female resident, according to police. Th…

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It's National Mustard Day, Fairfield It's National Mustard Day, Fairfield
It's National Mustard Day, Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Whether you prefer it spicy, mild, yellow or brown, Saturday is the day for Fairfield County residents to pay homage to one of America's favorite condiments, mustard.  National Mustard day has been sponsored by the National Mustard Museum in Middleton, Wis. since 1991 and has always been celebrated on the first Saturday in August. The question is: In honor of Mustard day, how will you be enjoying yours?

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New Housing Plan Tops Week's News In Chappaqua New Housing Plan Tops Week's News In Chappaqua
New Housing Plan Tops Week's News In Chappaqua WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories last week from around Chappaqua and Mount Kisco.  Chappaqua Crossing owner Summit/Greenfield has submitted a rezoning petition to allow for 32 affordable-housing units to be built in the site's iconic cupola building. The owners of a Mohegan Lake pet store were charged with animal cruelty.  A former Lewisboro school bus driver was sentenced to 14 years in prison for sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl. Mount Pleasant Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi joined several other elected officials to support the installation of cameras at …

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Supermarket Settlement Tops Week's News Around Westchester Supermarket Settlement Tops Week's News Around Westchester
Supermarket Settlement Tops Week's News Around Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories last week from around Southern Westchester County.  Rye Brook Shopping Center says it is working on a settlement with D'Agostino Supermarket, which closedwithout notice last month. A pair of White Plains Little League baseball teams advanced to State Tournament playoff games. Scarsdale native Nancy Sullivan was remembered after being killed in a crash on the Taconic Parkway. Saltaire Oyster Bar and Fish House will be coming to Port Chester in late August.  The Pelham family that sparked the nationwide ALS Ice Bucket Ch…

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Sexual Abuse Charges Top Last Week's News Around Lewisboro Sexual Abuse Charges Top Last Week's News Around Lewisboro
Sexual Abuse Charges Top Last Week's News Around Lewisboro WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories last week from around Lewisboro, Armonk, Bedford and Pound Ridge. A former Lewisboro school bus driver was sentenced to 14 months in prison for sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl. The owners of a Mohegan Lake pet store were charged with animal cruelty.  Chappaqua Crossing owner Summit/Greenfield has submitted a rezoning petition to allow for 32 affordable-housing units to be built in the site's iconic cupola building. Mount Pleasant Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi joined several other elected officials to support th…

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