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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

Lifestyle

White Plains Residents Get To See Blue Moon Friday Night WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Westchester County residents will be treated to a blue moon in the night sky on Friday. The modern definition of a blue moon is the second full moon in a calendar month. Since the moon completes a full cycle approximately every 29.5 days, getting two full moons in a single month is somewhat rare, according to timeanddate.com. The original definition of a blue moon was the third full moon in an astronomical season that had four. Amateur astronomer James Hugh Pruett made a miscalculation and claimed the second full moon in any month would be a blue moon by the…

by Joe Jenkins

07/31/2015

Lifestyle

White Plains Native Mark Zuckerberg Announces He's Going To Be A Dad WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, a White Plains native who grew up in Dobbs Ferry and attended Ardsley High School, announced he and his wife are expecting a baby girl. Zuckerberg posted the announcement on the social media platform he created. This is not the first attempt at having a child for Zuckerberg and Chan. The two have suffered through three miscarriages over the years, according to Zuckerberg's post. "You start making plans, and then they're gone. It's a lonely experience. Most people don't discuss miscarriages because you worry your …

by Joe Jenkins

07/31/2015

Politics

Blumenthal Joins Call For Animal Trophies Act After Death Of Cecil The Lion FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D- Conn.) is joining with Sens. Bob Menendez (D- N.J.), Cory Booker (D- N.J.) and Ben Cardin (D- Md.) to introduce a bill that would curb the sport killing of threatened or endangered species. The Conserving Ecosystems by Ceasing the Importation of Large (CECIL) Animal Trophies Act is named after an African lion who was lured outside of a National Park in Zimbabwe earlier this week, shot with an arrow, and tracked for 40 hours while injured before being shot. “The hunting and poaching of endangered species is a reprehensible and r…

by Joe Jenkins

07/31/2015

News

Two Medical Marijuana Licenses Granted In Hudson Valley PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The New York State Department of health announced two companies will be given licenses to distribute medicinal marijuana in neighboring Westchester County on Friday. Empire State Health Solutions and Etain, LLC were both granted licenses for dispensing in the county. In all, five companies were given licenses for both manufacturing and dispensing medicinal marijuana in New York. Forty-three companies applied for licenses. "Today's announcement represents a major milestone in the implementation of New York State's Medical Marijuana Program and keeps us on track to…

by Joe Jenkins

07/31/2015

News

Two Medical Marijuana Licenses Granted In Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The New York State Department of health announced two companies will be given licenses to distribute medicinal marijuana in Westchester County on Friday. Empire State Health Solutions and Katonah-based Etain, LLC were both granted licenses for dispensing in the county. In all, five companies were given licenses for both manufacturing and dispensing medicinal marijuana in New York. Forty-three companies applied for licenses. "Today's announcement represents a major milestone in the implementation of New York State's Medical Marijuana Program and keeps us on t…

by Joe Jenkins

07/31/2015

Events

Katonah Museum Of Art Hosts Final Summer Concert KATONAH, N.Y. -- Bring a blanket and picnic dinner to enjoy the final summer concert in the Katonah Museum of Art’s Sculpture Garden on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The Harlem Chamber Players, led by violinist Ashley Horne, will take the stage at 6:30 p.m. with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and advance purchase is recommended. Click here to order online. The Katonah Museum of Art is located at 134 Jay Street (Route 22). In case of rain, the performance will take place at 149 Girdle Ridge Road.

by Joe Jenkins

07/31/2015

News

Fairfield, Check Out The Blue Moon Friday Night FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Fairfield County residents will be treated to a blue moon in the night sky Friday. The modern definition of a blue moon is the second full moon in a calendar month. Since the moon completes a full cycle approximately every 29.5 days, getting two full moons in a single month is somewhat rare, according to timeanddate.com. The original definition of a blue moon was the third full moon in an astronomical season that had four. Amateur astronomer James Hugh Pruett made a miscalculation and said the second full moon in any month would be a blue moon by the original…

by Joe Jenkins

07/31/2015

Schools

Westport School Board Hires Firm For Superintendent Search WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Board of Education approved the selection of Hazard, Young and Attea (“HYA”) as the firm to help conduct the search for its next superintendent on Monday. The Board will work with HYA to help lead the search to replace Dr. Elliott Landon, who will retire June 30, 2016, after 17 years of service to the Westport Schools. Hazard, Young and Attea is the Executive Search Division of ECRA Group, Inc. The firm has an extensive history of success in working with Boards in high-performing districts throughout the Northeast and across the country to find candidates…

by Joe Jenkins

07/31/2015

News

Get Set To See Blue Moon, Putnam Residents PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Putnam County residents will be treated to a blue moon in the night sky on Friday. The modern definition of a blue moon is the second full moon in a calendar month. Since the moon completes a full cycle approximately every 29.5 days, getting two full moons in a single month is somewhat rare, according to timeanddate.com. The original definition of a blue moon was the third full moon in an astronomical season that had four. Amateur astronomer James Hugh Pruett made a miscalculation and claimed the second full moon in any month would be a blue moon by the original …

by Joe Jenkins

07/31/2015

News

Westchester DA 'Deeply Concerned' About Rise In Heroin Use WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Use of heroin is once again on the rise here in Westchester, across New York State and around the country. As the top law enforcement officer in the county, I am deeply concerned about the devastating impact heroin as well as other opioids including the abuse of prescription painkillers is having on the lives of our citizens. Over the last decade there has been a national effort to crack down on the illegal use of prescription painkillers like oxycodone and hydrocodone. That effort has been largely successful. But a national survey released 2 years ago revea…

by Janet DiFiore

07/30/2015

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