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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

Business
Westchester Midday Newsletter Taking Summer Break Westchester Midday Newsletter Taking Summer Break
Westchester Midday Newsletter Taking Summer Break WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- With the end of June and Independence Day weekend about to arrive, Daily Voice's Westchester Midday email newsletter will be taking a summer vacation. Not to worry: The Westchester Midday will return when the leaves begin to change on Oct. 1 to provide you with a daily dose of national, regional and local stories that are sure to keep you in the loop.  Enjoy your summer. We'll see you soon. 

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Events
Pound Ridge Runners Prepare For 5K Road Race Pound Ridge Runners Prepare For 5K Road Race
Pound Ridge Runners Prepare For 5K Road Race POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- Pound Ridge will host its 5k road race on Friday, July 3 at the Pound Ridge Elementary School.  Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. with the race to start at 9 a.m. Kids races will start following the completion of the 5k. Registration for the 5k in all divisions is $15; kids registration is $10.  Parking for the race will be at the Town Park where a shuttle will take runners to the starting line at the elementary school. Click here to register for the race online. 

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News
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 PUTNAM 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 long the…

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News
Cheaper Gas Expected To Spur Holiday Travel Cheaper Gas Expected To Spur Holiday Travel
Cheaper Gas Expected To Spur Holiday Travel PUTNAM 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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Business
Bosses Learn Workers' Thoughts By Using Anonymous Networks Bosses Learn Workers' Thoughts By Using Anonymous Networks
Bosses Learn Workers' Thoughts By Using Anonymous Networks WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Some corporate companies are using newer technology to get more honest employee feedback by keeping information anonymous, according to The Wall Street Journal. Companies like the Canadian-based Earl's sends anonymous on-line surveys every three months to better understand the concerns of its workforce, The Wall Street Journal. The increased feedback allows corporations to become more engaged in their employees careers and focus less on just numbers, The Wall Street Journal reported.  Click here to read the full article. 

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Business
Google Adds 'Undo Send' For Misdirected, Inappropriate Emails Google Adds 'Undo Send' For Misdirected, Inappropriate Emails
Google Adds 'Undo Send' For Misdirected, Inappropriate Emails WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Tech giant Google has introduced an "undo send" option to its gmail platform, according to the Boston Globe.  The new feature will allow users to cancel the delivery of an email within 30 seconds of sending, the Boston Globe reported.  The application had been in Google's experimental labs for nearly six years, but was not widely available unless users knew where to find the feature, the Boston Globe said. Click here to read the full article.

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Events
New Rochelle Library's Independence Week Activities Underway New Rochelle Library's Independence Week Activities Underway
New Rochelle Library's Independence Week Activities Underway NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Here's a look at what's going on at the New Rochelle Library during the week of Independence Day.  Children in pre-K through Grade 5 will be able to register for the 2015 Summer Reading Game in the Library Lobby, check-out stacks of books, and start earning points for prizes. The Homegrown String Band will perform on Saturday, July 4 at noon.  The library's summer hours are now in place. Saturday hours are now from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closed on Sundays. The Huguenot Children's Library will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Both libraries will be closed on…

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Police & Fire
Lewisboro Police Chase Ends With Crash At Ridgefield Deli Lewisboro Police Chase Ends With Crash At Ridgefield Deli
Lewisboro Police Chase Ends With Crash At Ridgefield Deli LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- A chase between Lewisboro Police and a Bronx woman ended when she crashed her van on Route 35 in Ridgefield according to officials.  Authorities attempted to stop Giselle Rivera for allegedly driving erratically. She allegedly attempted to flee north on Main Street before crashing into the front of Tony's Corner Deli in Ridgefield, police said.  Rivera was arrested and charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, interfering with an officer, engaging in a pursuit, operating a vehicle without a license and reckless driving. She was held on $10,000 bail and will appear …

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Politics
State Department Gets Libya-Related Emails From Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton State Department Gets Libya-Related Emails From Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton
State Department Gets Libya-Related Emails From Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The state department obtained 15 emails regarding Libya from Chappaqua resident Hillary Clinton's personal email that she reportedly failed to turn over, according to The New York Times.  Clinton, who came under fire for using a personal email account that was housed in a server in her home, said she turned over 50,000 pages worth of government-related emails and deleted approximately the same amount of emails containing personal information, The Times said.  The discovery of unreported emails could push Republicans to issue a subpoena to gain further information from…

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Events
Coast Guard Offers Boating Safety Courses In Peekskill Coast Guard Offers Boating Safety Courses In Peekskill
Coast Guard Offers Boating Safety Courses In Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. --  The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Verplanck Flotilla is offering a oating safety class at the Peekskill Yacht Club on July 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This beginner boating class will give attendees the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states. Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete About Boating Safely. The ABS class will be taught by Steven Leardi, who earned the 2015 US Coast Guard Auxiliary Division 6 “Auxiliarist of the Year” award. About Boat Safe…

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