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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.

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Police & Fire
Brewster Man, 19, Is Charged With Rape Brewster Man, 19, Is Charged With Rape
Brewster Man, 19, Is Charged With Rape BREWSTER, N.Y. -- A Brewster was charged with felony rape on July 1 stemming from an incident involving a minor in Southeast, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Department.  Hugo De Jesus Cardona Velasquez, 19, allegedly had sexual conduct with a minor in the town of Southeast. He was arraigned and remanded to Putnam County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash bail or $100,000 bond pending a future court appearance, officials said.  Cardona Velasquez faces a maximum of 25 years in prison if convicted, police said.   

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Business
Business Council Of Westchester Urges Cuomo To Nix Hotel Tax Bill Business Council Of Westchester Urges Cuomo To Nix Hotel Tax Bill
Business Council Of Westchester Urges Cuomo To Nix Hotel Tax Bill WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Business Council of Westchester is urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo to not sign the proposed hotel tax bill.  If passed, the bill would allow municipalities to impose a 3 percent occupancy tax to hotel bills. BCW told Cuomo in a letter that the tax levy would have severe repercussions on a county that has 5,500 hotel rooms and employs more than 3,000 people in the industry.  Click here to read the complete letter from BCW to Cuomo.

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News
21.5 Million Exposed In Hacking Of Government Computers 21.5 Million Exposed In Hacking Of Government Computers
21.5 Million Exposed In Hacking Of Government Computers PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Federal authorities announced a breach of government computer systems exposed the information of 21.5 million people on Thursday, according to The New York Times.  Hackers were able to steal addresses, health histories and other personal information from approximately 19.7 million people who had been subjected to a government background check, as well as 1.8 million spouses and friends, The Times reported.  Authorities believe the attack is related to, but still separate from a breach last month that exposed information for 4.2 million federal employees, The Times…

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Info Of 21.5 Million Exposed In Hacking Of Government Computers Info Of 21.5 Million Exposed In Hacking Of Government Computers
Info Of 21.5 Million Exposed In Hacking Of Government Computers WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Federal authorities announced a breach of government computer systems exposed the information of 21.5 million people on Thursday, according to The New York Times.  Hackers were able to steal addresses, health histories and other personal information from approximately 19.7 million people who had been subjected to a government background check, as well as 1.8 million spouses and friends, The Times reported.  Authorities believe the attack is related to, but still separate from a breach last month that exposed information for 4.2 million federal employees, The …

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Info Of 21.5 Million Exposed In Hacking Of Government Computers Info Of 21.5 Million Exposed In Hacking Of Government Computers
Info Of 21.5 Million Exposed In Hacking Of Government Computers FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Federal authorities announced a breach of government computer systems exposed the information of 21.5 million people on Thursday, according to The New York Times.  Hackers were able to steal addresses, health histories and other personal information from approximately 19.7 million people who had been subjected to a government background check, as well as 1.8 million spouses and friends, The Times reported.  Authorities believe the attack is related to, but still separate from a breach last month that exposed information for 4.2 million federal employees, The T…

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Rise In Teen Car Crashes Seen In Summer Months Rise In Teen Car Crashes Seen In Summer Months
Rise In Teen Car Crashes Seen In Summer Months WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Almost two-thirds of the people injured in a car accident involving a teen driver are people other than the teen operating the vehicle, and the most dangerous time is during the summer months, according to a recent study by AAA.  The study analyzed data of police-reported crashes of drivers aged 15-19, from 1994-2013 and found that while the overall number of teen crashes is down, 66 percent of people injured in a crash involving a teen driver are people other than the teen. Nearly 50 percent of the injuries came from drivers or passengers in other vehicles, AAA…

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Events
Danbury Hosts World Of Colors Event Danbury Hosts World Of Colors Event
Danbury Hosts World Of Colors Event DANBURY, Conn. -- Danbury's first World of Colors concert, hosted by the World Heritage Cultural Center was held in CityCenter on June 20. The 10 year old organization, which has produced similar concerts nationwide, has chosen Danbury as its new home because of the city's diversity. Hosted by radio personality Cindy Vero, as well as actor/filmmakers Shetal Shah and Victor Cruz, the World of Colors delivered a well rounded array of entertainment and food vendors that started at at 10:30 a.m. and continued throughout the day until 8:00 p.m., despite the rain. Countries represented on …

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Rise In Teen Car Crashes Seen In Summer Months Rise In Teen Car Crashes Seen In Summer Months
Rise In Teen Car Crashes Seen In Summer Months PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Almost two-thirds of the people injured in a car accident involving a teen driver are people other than the teen operating the vehicle, and the most dangerous time is during the summer months, according to a recent study by AAA.  The study analyzed data of police-reported crashes of drivers aged 15-19, from 1994-2013 and found that while the overall number of teen crashes is down, 66 percent of people injured in a crash involving a teen driver are people other than the teen. Nearly 50 percent of the injuries came from drivers or passengers in other vehicles, AAA repo…

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Police & Fire
Residents Should Be On Alert After Burglary, New Castle Police Say Residents Should Be On Alert After Burglary, New Castle Police Say
Residents Should Be On Alert After Burglary, New Castle Police Say NEW CASTLE, N.Y. -- New Castle Police are reminding residents to be on alert following a burglary that took place on Frog Rock Road at 5 a.m. on Sunday. The homeowner was awakened by a noise in the house found the front door wide open and a stranger standing in her kitchen, police said. The burglar removed cash from the homeowner’s wallet which had been left overnight on the kitchen counter. On being confronted in the kitchen, the burglar fled the scene on foot, police said. The stranger is described as a white male approximately 25 years old, standing 5-feet 5-inches tall blue jeans…

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Rise In Teen Car Crashes Seen In Summer Months Rise In Teen Car Crashes Seen In Summer Months
Rise In Teen Car Crashes Seen In Summer Months FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Almost two-thirds of the people injured in a car accident involving a teen driver are people other than the teen operating the vehicle, and the most dangerous time is during the summer months, according to a recent study by AAA.  The study analyzed data of police-reported crashes of drivers aged 15-19, from 1994-2013 and found that while the overall number of teen crashes is down, 66 percent of people injured in a crash involving a teen driver are people other than the teen. Nearly 50 percent of the injuries came from drivers or passengers in other vehicles, AAA …

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