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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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Yonkers Man Who Hid In Restroom Found Guilty Of Attempted Rape, DA Says Yonkers Man Who Hid In Restroom Found Guilty Of Attempted Rape, DA Says
Yonkers Man Who Hid In Restroom Found Guilty Of Attempted Rape, DA Says YONKERS, N.Y. -- A Yonkers man was found guilty on several counts including attempted rape and robbery on Wednesday, according to Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore.  Frank Polanco-Batista, 28, hid in the women's restroom at the Roosevelt Ballroom at approximately 2 a.m. on August 24, 2014. When a female victim entered the bathroom, Polanco-Batista assaulted her and attempted to rape her; tearing her clothes and undergarments.  He ran off when someone else came in, the district attorney said.  Around three hours later at approximately 5:20 a.m., police officers from the …

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Business
Cheaper Gas Expected To Spur Holiday Travel Cheaper Gas Expected To Spur Holiday Travel
Cheaper Gas Expected To Spur Holiday Travel WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Consumer confidence and relatively inexepensive gasoline is expected to spur heavy holiday travel during Independence Day weekend, according to Newsday. AAA estimates that more than 41 million people nationwide will travel 50 miles or more during the extended weekend, the most since 2007, Newsday reported.  Click here to read the full article. 

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Events
Vendors, Volunteers, Performers Sought for New Rochelle Street Fair Vendors, Volunteers, Performers Sought for New Rochelle Street Fair
Vendors, Volunteers, Performers Sought for New Rochelle Street Fair NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Volunteers, vendors and performers are sought for the New Rochelle Street Fair that will take place on Sunday, Sept. 17. Produced by the City of New Rochelle in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, BID and Council on the Arts, the fair will feature games, food, arts and crafts and live entertainment for all ages.  For New Rochelle-based crafters, artists, retailers, food vendors and businesses, the booth price is $50 and for community groups its $25. Non-resident fees are also available. Booth space is available on a first-come-first-served basis.  This fai…

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13 Metro-North Conductors, Engineers Indicted In Cheating Scandal 13 Metro-North Conductors, Engineers Indicted In Cheating Scandal
13 Metro-North Conductors, Engineers Indicted In Cheating Scandal WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Thirteen current and former Metro-North employees, including four Westchester residents, were indicted on charges of cheating on government licensing exams. For more, check this Daily Voice report.

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13 Metro-North Conductors, Engineers Indicted In Cheating Scandal 13 Metro-North Conductors, Engineers Indicted In Cheating Scandal
13 Metro-North Conductors, Engineers Indicted In Cheating Scandal PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Thirteen current and former Metro-North employees were indicted on charges of cheating on government licensing exams. For more check this Daily Voice report.

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13 Metro-North Conductors, Engineers Indicted In Cheating Scandal 13 Metro-North Conductors, Engineers Indicted In Cheating Scandal
13 Metro-North Conductors, Engineers Indicted In Cheating Scandal FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Thirteen current and former Metro-North employees were indicted on charges of cheating on government licensing exams, including four employees who live in Connecticut, according to NBC Connecticut. All of the workers were indicted on felony charges of impairing the integrity of a government licensing examination when they allegedly emailed multiple versions of Metro-North safety test to other candidates, NBC Connecticut said.  Candidates are required to pass the safety exams before he or she can become licensed engineers and train conductors, NBC Connecticut r…

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Pope's Itinerary For New York Visit Released Pope's Itinerary For New York Visit Released
Pope's Itinerary For New York Visit Released FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Pope Francis will visit New York City on Sept. 24, according to his website.  He will arrive at JFK International Airport at 5 p.m. before attending an evening prayer service at St. Patrick's Cathedral at 6:45 p.m.  Pope Francis will make several stops in New York City on Friday, Sept. 25, including a multi-religious service at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum as well as Mass at Madison Square Garden at 6 p.m.  The Pope then travels to Philadelphia for two days before returning to Rome.  Click here to view the complete itinerary. 

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Pope's Itinerary For New York Visit Released Pope's Itinerary For New York Visit Released
Pope's Itinerary For New York Visit Released PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Pope Francis will visit New York City on Sept. 24, according to his website.  He will arrive at JFK International Airport at approximately 5 p.m. before attending evening prayer at St. Patrick's Cathedral at 6:45 p.m.  Pope Francis will make several stops in New York City on Friday, Sept. 25, including a multi-religious service at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum as well as mass at Madison Square Garden at 6 p.m.  The Pope then travels to Philadelphia for two days before returning to Rome.  Click here to view the complete itinerary. 

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Schools
State Gives Yonkers Schools $25 Million To Bridge Budget Gap State Gives Yonkers Schools $25 Million To Bridge Budget Gap
State Gives Yonkers Schools $25 Million To Bridge Budget Gap YONKERS, N.Y. -- Yonkers will be receiving an additional $25 million to fill the school district’s projected budget gap this year thanks to legislation passed by the Yonkers State Delegation, including State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins. On June 14, Governor Cuomo promised additional funding in response to requests made by the delegation, the city, the school district, parents and students to help avoid devastating staff and program cuts. “I'm happy Governor Cuomo and my colleagues in the State Legislature recognized the extraordinary financial circumstances the district faced this ye…

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Credit Card Skimmer Discovery At Area Bank Prompts Concern Credit Card Skimmer Discovery At Area Bank Prompts Concern
Credit Card Skimmer Discovery At Area Bank Prompts Concern WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The discovery of a credit card skimmer at an ATM in Wallkill is serving as a reminder to Westchester residents to be mindful of scammers, according to New York State Police.  Credit Card skimming involves the installation of a device on an ATM or credit card reader that enables criminals to obtain critical account information from victims that use the machine. The discovery was made due to a complaint being received that the Bank of America ATM, located at Wallkill Town Center on Schutt Road Ext. was not working as usual, police said. It is unknown how lon…

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