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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
Facebook Battles Startups Over Names Facebook Battles Startups Over Names
Facebook Battles Startups Over Names WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Larger, established companies like Facebook are battling with startups in the courts over the use of similar names that could constitute trademark infringement, according to The Wall Street Journal.  Facebook has been involved in more than 100 legal disputes with companies like the startup Designbook and the firm now known as TeachQuest, which changed its name in 2012 from Teachbook. Facebook claims the names confuse consumers and dilutes the social media's brand, The Wall Street Journal reported.  Click here to read the full article. 

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News
Strong Storms Push Their Way Into Putnam County Strong Storms Push Their Way Into Putnam County
Strong Storms Push Their Way Into Putnam County PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Showers and potential thunderstorms will threaten the afternoon commute in Putnam County on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.  Mostly cloudy skies will prevail on Monday with wet weather moving into the area after 1 p.m. Chance of rain is 50 percent, the National Weather Service said.  Showers and thunderstorms could remain on Tuesday with a high of 81. Chance of rain is around 30 percent.  Sun will return on Wednesday before showers return on Thursday. 

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Strong Storms Push Their Way Into Fairfield Strong Storms Push Their Way Into Fairfield
Strong Storms Push Their Way Into Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Showers and potential thunderstorms will threaten the afternoon commute in Fairfield County on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.  Mostly cloudy skies will prevail on Monday with wet weather moving into the area after 1 p.m. Chance of rain is 50 percent, the National Weather Service said.  Showers and thunderstorms could remain on Tuesday with a high of 80. Chance of rain is around 30 percent.  Sun will return on Wednesday before showers return on Thursday. 

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Business
China's Smartphone Xiaomi Takes Aim At iPhone, Samsung Galaxy China's Smartphone Xiaomi Takes Aim At iPhone, Samsung Galaxy
China's Smartphone Xiaomi Takes Aim At iPhone, Samsung Galaxy WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A new smartphone made by China's Xiamoi Corp. could give a new option outside of Apple and Samsung for state-side customers, according to The Wall Street Journal.  CEO Lei Jun hopes the early success shown in China will be replicated overseas. The company's initial launch of 40,000 units sold out online in 15 seconds, The Wall Street Journal reported.  Click here to read the full article. 

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Strong Storms Push Their Way Into Armonk Strong Storms Push Their Way Into Armonk
Strong Storms Push Their Way Into Armonk WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Showers and potential thunderstorms will threaten the afternoon commute in Westchester County on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.  Mostly cloudy skies will prevail on Monday with wet weather moving into the area after 1 p.m. Chance of rain is 50 percent, the National Weather Service said.  Showers and thunderstorms could remain on Tuesday with a high of 81. Chance of rain is around 30 percent.  Sun will return on Wednesday before showers return on Thursday. 

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Schools
Cuomo Pledges Millions To Yonkers Schools To Avoid Massive Cuts Cuomo Pledges Millions To Yonkers Schools To Avoid Massive Cuts
Cuomo Pledges Millions To Yonkers Schools To Avoid Massive Cuts YONKERS, N.Y. -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled a new plan on Sunday aimed at helping school districts that have been labeled as "failing" by the State Education Department, including aid to Yonkers that would prevent the district from laying off as many as 200 staffers. "This fund recognizes that while state education aid is at record levels, some of our largest school districts particularly Upstate require additional investments in critical education programming that work in order to improve performance in our failing and distressed schools," Cuomo said in a statement. "After five years of r…

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New York Times Puts Focus On Westchester's Fair Housing Battle New York Times Puts Focus On Westchester's Fair Housing Battle
New York Times Puts Focus On Westchester's Fair Housing Battle WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The New York Times recently spotlighted Westchester County's ongoing struggle with the federal government and a court-ordered fair housing settlement.  The federal government issued a mandate that the county build at least 750 affordable housing units in an effort to help break down perceived barriers, but opposition has been fierce and progress on the required housing has been slow, The New York Times reported.  Click here to read the full article. 

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96-Year-Old Dancer's TV Appearance Tops Last Week's News In Westchester 96-Year-Old Dancer's TV Appearance Tops Last Week's News In Westchester
96-Year-Old Dancer's TV Appearance Tops Last Week's News In Westchester SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories from around Southern Westchester County last week.  A 96-year-old White Plains resident with three hip replacements and her 26-year-old partner advanced to the second round of "America's Got Talent." Stew Leonard's, with a location in Yonkers, was named the best grocery store chain in the nation. Greenburgh Police have identified Darryl Chung, a 23-year-old Greenburgh resident, as the man who was killed in what is believed to be a fatal hit-and-run that occurred sometime between around midnight and 6 a.m. Tuesday.…

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Man Killed By Train Tops Last Week's News Around Greenburgh Man Killed By Train Tops Last Week's News Around Greenburgh
Man Killed By Train Tops Last Week's News Around Greenburgh GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories from around Greenburgh last week.  A Scarsdale man was killed after being hit by a Metro-North train in Hartsdale.  A 96-year-old White Plains resident with three hip replacements and her 26-year-old partner advanced to the second round of "America's Got Talent." Stew Leonard's, with a location in Yonkers, was named the best grocery store chain in the nation. Sleepy Hollow's historic light house had a new lighting system installed.  A Scarsdale doctor and his wife were indicted for running a black market p…

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Eli Manning's Visit Tops Last Week's News In Northern Westchester Eli Manning's Visit Tops Last Week's News In Northern Westchester
Eli Manning's Visit Tops Last Week's News In Northern Westchester NORTHERN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories from around Norther Westchester County last week.  New York Giants star quarterback Eli Manning returned to the Mount Kisco Country Club for his ninth time on Monday in connection with a major fundraiser for the group Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Two Yorktown men were charged with serving alcohol to minors.  Pound Ridge Police say a registered sex offender was recently working in the area. Pleasantville's Four Anchors Worldwide, a marine insurance broker, has been recognized by the North Dakota Trade Office (NDTO…

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