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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 Dems Join NYC Mayor In Chorus Of Dissent Against Cuomo PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- State Democrats, especially those closely aligned with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, have joined him in his criticism of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, according to The New York Times. The mayor recently blasted Cuomo, saying the governor ruled through "vengeance and fear." Democrats have criticized Cuomo for the inability to pass a higher minimum wage and inadequate ethics reform, The Times reported. The dissent has reached a point where some downstate Democrats are even talking about an open competition for the Democratic nomination in 2018, The Times said. Click…

by Joe Jenkins

07/02/2015

Politics

New York Dems Join NYC Mayor In Chorus Of Dissent Against Cuomo WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- State Democrats, especially those closely aligned with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, have joined him in his criticism of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, according to The New York Times. The mayor recently blasted Cuomo, saying the governor ruled through "vengeance and fear." Democrats have criticized Cuomo for the inability to pass a higher minimum wage and inadequate ethics reform, The Times reported. The dissent has reached a point where some downstate Democrats are even talking about an open competition for the Democratic nomination in 2018, The Times said. …

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07/02/2015

News

Putnam Sheriff Urges Extra Vigilance After Terror Warning PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Putnam County Sheriff's Department will be stepping up patrols during the holiday weekend in an effort to combat any potential terrorist threats. Deputies will be conducting periodic security checks of religious facilities, train stations, commuter parking lots, bus routes, shopping centers, and public parks where holiday events may be held; beginning on Friday, July 3 and ending on Sunday evening, July 5, officials said. The sheriff's announcement comes just days after the state's Counter-Terrorism discussed what measures would be taken in Putnam and Westches…

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07/02/2015

News

Mason Struck, Killed By His Own Van In Greenburgh GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- A Yonkers mason was struck and killed by his own van in Greenburgh on Wednesday, according to Greenburgh Police. Hopeton Samuels, 70, was working in the area of 14 Teramar Way, police said. A witness observed the van rolling down the hill and strike a retaining wall in front of 15 Teramar Way, according to police. According to the Medical Examiner’s office, the victim had extensive injuries to his back and shoulder area.

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07/02/2015

Police & Fire

Four Charged After Alleged Gang Assault In Mohegan Lake Park YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Two Peekskill men, a Cortlandt Manor man and a Mohegan Lake man are all facing gang-related charges after an alleged attack in Sylvan Glen Park in Mohegan Lake April, according to Yorktown Police. Domenico D'Ippolito, 24, of Cortlandt Manor; and Peter Andolina, 21, and Robert Casey, 22, both of Peekskill, allegedly ambushed four people camping in Sylvan Glen Park on the night of April 16, police said. The suspects allegedly used baseball bats on the victims, causing three of the victims to be hospitalized due to their injuries, police said. DNA evidence al…

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07/02/2015

News

State Police To Increase Patrols Over July 4 Weekend PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- New York State Police will be increasing patrols throughout the Independence Day weekend, officials said. Last year, the New York State Police issued more than 10,200 vehicle and traffic tickets during the 4th of July weekend. Troopers arrested more than 180 people for DWI and responded to more than 650 accidents, two of which resulted in fatalities, according to New York State Police. During the enforcement, drivers can expect a number of sobriety checkpoints and DWI patrols. Troopers will also be targeting the illegal sale of alcohol to minors, police said. "T…

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07/02/2015

News

Yonkers Man Found Naked Arraigned On Murder Charge, DA Says YONKERS, N.Y. -- A Yonkers man was arraigned on one count of second-degree murder on Thursday after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend, according to Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore. Nathaniel Grant, 49, was found by police walking down Warburton Avenue on April 1 naked and covered in blood. He had also sustained multiple multiple punctures and lacerations on his stomach, legs, arms and hands, the district attorney said. Police learned that he had come from an apartment located on Glenwood Avenue. When they entered, they found 56-year-old, Carol Finch, the defendant's…

by Joe Jenkins

07/02/2015

News

Former Mount Vernon Cop Charged With Forging Hydrocodone Prescriptions MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- A former Mount Vernon Police officer was indicted on 18 counts of forging prescriptions for hydrocodone on Thursday, according to the Westchester County District Attorney. Joseph Russo, 49, allegedly possessed numerous unauthorized prescriptions bearing theforged signature of a physician falsely listing the defendant or the defendant’s wife as the patient, the district attorney said. The defendant then allegedly submitted the forged prescriptions a 5 different pharmacies in Mount Vernon in order to obtain at least 1,470 Hydrocodone pills, the district attorney sa…

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07/02/2015

Neighbors

Mount Vernon Summer Day Camps Set To Kick Off MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Mount Vernon's summer day camps will begin on Monday, July 6 at 9 a.m. Camps run for six weeks and will include a wide variety of outdoor activities for children. Junior camp, for ages 5-8 will be held at Pennington Elementary, while senior camp, for ages 9-12, will be held at Holmes Elementary. Cost of attendance is $550. For more information, contact the Mount Vernon Department of Recreation at (914) 665-2420.

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07/02/2015

News

Architect Selected For Bedford Playhouse BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Dobbs Ferry's Stephen Tilly Architect was chosen to lead the renovation efforts at the Bedford Playhouse, according to the Westchester County Business Journal. Renovations, which are expected to begin this summer, will include building a 280-seat main theater, as well as a secondary, 90-seat theater for a more intimate feel, WCBJ reported. The building was previously owned and operated by Bow Tie Cinemas, who closed the location in January. More than $2.5 million was raised in an effort to keep the historic building from becoming retail space, WCBJ said. Click h…

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07/02/2015

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