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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
NASA Completes Three-Billion Mile Visit To Pluto With Flyby NASA Completes Three-Billion Mile Visit To Pluto With Flyby
NASA Completes Three-Billion Mile Visit To Pluto With Flyby WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- After nearly 10 years and 3 billion miles, the space probe, New Horizons completed the closest flyby of Pluto ever on Tuesday, according to NASA. New Horizons came within 7,750 miles of Pluto, making it the farthest celestial body every explored on a space-based mission, NASA said.  The exploration of Pluto and its moons hopes to bring new information about the Kuiper Belt, an outer region that is said to hold information about the infancy of the solar system, NASA said.  “The exploration of Pluto and its moons by New Horizons represents the capstone event…

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Mount Vernon Teen Pleads Guilty To Rape, Criminal Sexual Act Charges Mount Vernon Teen Pleads Guilty To Rape, Criminal Sexual Act Charges
Mount Vernon Teen Pleads Guilty To Rape, Criminal Sexual Act Charges MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- A Mount Vernon 16-year-old pleaded guilty on Tuesday to one count of rape and one count of criminal sexual act, stemming from two separate events, , according to Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore.  The first attack occured On Oct. 20 2014. Javon Roberts abducted a 23-year-old woman by holding a knife to her throat while she was walking home from work, DiFiore said. Roberts attempted to rape the victim, but felt they were too exposed at their location and forced her to come with him, the district attorney said.  Roberts then defendant forced his vic…

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Experts Divided On Cure For Chronic Lyme Disease Experts Divided On Cure For Chronic Lyme Disease
Experts Divided On Cure For Chronic Lyme Disease FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- For most people suffering from Lyme Disease, curing the symptoms requires only a few weeks of anti-biotics, but for roughly 10 percent of those suffering with the condition, symptoms can last months or even years, and experts are divided on how to cure it, according to The Wall Street Journal.  Some leading authorities believe lingering issues with the disease stem from residual tissue damage, while others say it comes from lingering issues with the immune system, The Wall Street Journal reported.  The good news stems from recent research out of the Lyme Disea…

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Politics
Trial Starts For State Senator Accused Of Lying About Son's Westchester Job Trial Starts For State Senator Accused Of Lying About Son's Westchester Job
Trial Starts For State Senator Accused Of Lying About Son's Westchester Job WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- New York State Sen. Thomas Libous' trial for allegedly lying to FBI officials about how his son, Matthew secured his job at a Westchester County Law firm, began on Monday, according LoHud.com. Libous, who has served in the state senate since 1988, allegedly promised the firm Santangelo Randazzo & Mangone more work if it brought on his son. He also allegedly asked twice to have the firm raise his son's salary and even reportedly claimed the lobbying firm of Fred Hiffa would pick up a portion of the tab, LoHud.com reported.  Libous has denied any of the all…

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Lifestyle
Former Westchester Resident Gwyneth Paltrow Offers Yawning Lessons Former Westchester Resident Gwyneth Paltrow Offers Yawning Lessons
Former Westchester Resident Gwyneth Paltrow Offers Yawning Lessons WACCABUC, N.Y. -- Former Waccabuc resident and curator of the lifestyle website Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow offered up some advice on the importance of yawning. Paltrow's entry said the lesson was given to her by noted yogi Michael Lear, who said repressing yawns is unhealthy because it is the primary way for the body to relax the neck and jaw muscles. Click here to read the full Goop article. 

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Man Faces Manslaughter Charges Following Death Of Mount Vernon Toddler Man Faces Manslaughter Charges Following Death Of Mount Vernon Toddler
Man Faces Manslaughter Charges Following Death Of Mount Vernon Toddler MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- A Bronx man is facing manslaughter charges stemming from the death of his girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter in Mount Vernon, according to Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore. Carlton Brown, 31, was charged with one count of first-degree manslaughter after calling 911, claiming the child, Kali Mack, fell off the bed on Aug. 31, 2014, the district attorney said.  Mack was taken to Montifiore Mount Vernon Hospital before being transferred to The Children’s Hospital at Montifiore in the Bronx on Sept. 1, 2014. She was pronounced dead on Sept. 3, the distr…

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Peekskill Native George Pataki Answers Questions Live Via Social Media Peekskill Native George Pataki Answers Questions Live Via Social Media
Peekskill Native George Pataki Answers Questions Live Via Social Media PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Former Peekskill mayor and presidential candidate George Pataki will answer questions live via Facebook and Twitter from noon to 1 p.m.  Those looking to post a question via Facebook can click here and post a question in the comments section. Those looking to ask a question via Twitter need only mention the former governor (@governorpataki) and include the hashtag #AskPataki.

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Events
It's National French Fry Day, White Plains It's National French Fry Day, White Plains
It's National French Fry Day, White Plains WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Whether you prefer them as shoestring, steak or curly or adorn them with ketchup, vinegar or chili, Monday, July 13 is a day for Westchester residents to celebrate one of America's favorite side dishes, the french fry.  The term "french fried potatoes" was first seen in print in 1856 in " Cookery for Maids of All Work" by E. Warren, according to nationaldaycalendar.com. Others believe the term was introduced into the lexicon around World War I when American soldiers first tasted Belgium fries. The Belgian army at the time, spoke French, nationaldaycalendar.co…

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It's National French Fry Day, Fairfield It's National French Fry Day, Fairfield
It's National French Fry Day, Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Whether you prefer them as shoestring, steak or curly or adorn them with ketchup, vinegar or chili, Monday, July 13 is a day for Fairfield County residents to celebrate one of America's favorite side dishes, the french fry.  The term "french fried potatoes" was first seen in print in 1856 in " Cookery for Maids of All Work" by E. Warren, according to nationaldaycalendar.com. Others believe the term was introduced into the lexicon around World War I when American soldiers first tasted Belgium fries. The Belgian army at the time, spoke French, nationaldaycalenda…

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It's National French Fry Day, Putnam County It's National French Fry Day, Putnam County
It's National French Fry Day, Putnam County PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Whether you prefer them as shoestring, steak or curly or adorn them with ketchup, vinegar or chili, Monday, July 13 is a day for Putnam County residents to celebrate one of America's favorite side dishes, the french fry.  The term "french fried potatoes" was first seen in print in 1856 in " Cookery for Maids of All Work" by E. Warren, according to nationaldaycalendar.com. Others believe the term was introduced into the lexicon around World War I when American soldiers first tasted Belgium fries. The Belgian army at the time, spoke French, nationaldaycalendar.com s…

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