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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
Westchester DA 'Deeply Concerned' About Rise In Heroin Use Westchester DA 'Deeply Concerned' About Rise In Heroin Use
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…

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by Janet DiFiore
Obituaries
Sad News From The Scarsdale Public Library Sad News From The Scarsdale Public Library
Sad News From The Scarsdale Public Library SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- The Scarsdale Library will host a memorial service to mourn the passing of Mary Allen McAden and book club leader on Friday. McAden worked for 20 years as the Fox Meadow school librarian and then came to the Scarsdale library in 2005 until 2012. The memorial service will be held  at the library, July 31 at 2 p.m. All are welcome to attend. 

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by Joe Jenkins
Events
Yonkers Hudson River Museum Amphitheater Offers Free Events In August Yonkers Hudson River Museum Amphitheater Offers Free Events In August
Yonkers Hudson River Museum Amphitheater Offers Free Events In August YONKERS, N.Y. -- The Hudson River Museum Amphitheater is inviting residents to enjoy a series of free events on Fridays and Saturdays throughout August.  The acclaimed improv troupe National Comedy Theatre will also perform in the amphitheater on August 1 at 8 p.m. On Aug. 7, Timothy Bloom will perform a mix of R&B, rock, and soul doors open at 7:30 p.m. The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival will visit the amphitheater on Aug. 8 to perform an adaptation of  "An Iliad." On Aug.14 Oserkre will offer a blend of Afropop, ska, punk, and reggae. See Indiana Jones in Raiders of t…

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by Joe Jenkins
Events
Fall Crafts At Lyndhurst Marks Fourth Decade Fall Crafts At Lyndhurst Marks Fourth Decade
Fall Crafts At Lyndhurst Marks Fourth Decade TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Fall is on its way which means Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst is coming for its 31st year on Sept. 18 through Sept. 20. Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst showcases over 300 modern American makers, artists, designers and craftspeople from across the country and is a celebration of all things handmade. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet both emerging and seasoned makers who will be selling their creations.   The show includes one-of-a-kind and limited edition creations in every material imaginable including: earrings made of sterling silver and python; handbags made from a…

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by Joe Jenkins
Police & Fire
Man Faces DWI Charge After Crash In White Plains Man Faces DWI Charge After Crash In White Plains
Man Faces DWI Charge After Crash In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- New York State Police charged a Mohegan Lake man with driving while intoxicated following an accident on Interstate 287 on Tuesday, officials said.  Gavin Kim, 48, was involved in a single vehicle accident at approximately 11:40 p.m. Troopers who responded to the accident suspected Kim of being intoxicated, police said.  Kim was transported to Westchester Medical Center to be evaluated and also submitted to a blood draw to test the level of alcohol in his system, police said.  Kim is scheduled to answer to his charges on Aug. 12 in White Plains Court. 

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by Joe Jenkins
Politics
Legislator Michael Smith Declines To Run For Re-Election Legislator Michael Smith Declines To Run For Re-Election
Legislator Michael Smith Declines To Run For Re-Election ARMONK, N.Y. -- Westchester County Legislator Michael Smith announced he will not seek an additional term representing District 3, according to All About Armonk.  Smith, who is also the President of Berkeley College in White Plains, said he made the decision in order to better focus on the students and associates at the college, All About Armonk said.  Click here to read the full story. 

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by Joe Jenkins
News
Daily Voice Leaders: Ken Martin, Mayoral Candidate, City Of Peekskill Daily Voice Leaders: Ken Martin, Mayoral Candidate, City Of Peekskill
Daily Voice Leaders: Ken Martin, Mayoral Candidate, City Of Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- When Democratic Mayoral candidate Ken Martin looks around his home city of Peekskill, he sees some progress, but more importantly, he sees potential.  "I love Peekskill for what it almost is, and for what I know its going to be," Martin told Daily Voice. "My vision is to create a place that's a destination that people come to not just for the evening, but for the day. My vision is a beautifully diverse community that all works together." Martin, who has been a teacher in Harlem for 30 years, feels his experience working in a diverse environment makes him uniquely qual…

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News
Town Of Bedford Accepting Applications For Planning Board And Blue Mountain Town Of Bedford Accepting Applications For Planning Board And Blue Mountain
Town Of Bedford Accepting Applications For Planning Board And Blue Mountain BEDFORD, N.Y. -- The Town Board will be interviewing candidates for appointment to a vacancy on the Planning Board and for a vacancy on the Blue Mountain Housing Development Corporation, the Town’s affordable housing affiliate. An architect or an engineer experienced in reviewing plans would be the preferred appointee for the Planning Board position. A property manager or owner experienced with maintenance, repairs and related cost estimates would be the preferred appointee for the Blue Mountain position. Interested individuals should submit a letter and resume to supervisor@bedfordn…

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News
North Elmsford Pool Hours Longer At Massaro Park Due To Heat Wave North Elmsford Pool Hours Longer At Massaro Park Due To Heat Wave
North Elmsford Pool Hours Longer At Massaro Park Due To Heat Wave ELMSFORD, N.Y. --  Due to the recent heat wave, the pool hours at Massaro Park in North Elmsford during the heat wave been extended. During the heat wave they will be 3 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Normal weekday hours are 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Weekend hours are normally 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and if the heat wave continues into the weekend it will be extended to 7:45 p.m. Normal hours on weekdays are 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

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Police & Fire
Man Charged In Homicide Of Yonkers 22-Year-Old Man Charged In Homicide Of Yonkers 22-Year-Old
Man Charged In Homicide Of Yonkers 22-Year-Old YONKERS, N.Y. -- A Yonkers man was charged with murder on Monday in connection to the shooting of another male earlier in the month, according to Yonkers Police. On July 8 at approximately 2:23 a.m., numerous Yonkers police units were alerted to gun shots on Waverly Street Arriving units located a 22 year old male, later identified as Yonkers resident Kenedy Gonzalez, with gunshot wounds to his torso. He was taken to Jacobi Hospital and pronounced dead, police said. After a lengthy investigation and tips received from the public, officials identified Erycmelec Hairston, 25, as a primary…

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