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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
New Verizon Plan Will Allow Cable Customers To Pick, Choose Channels New Verizon Plan Will Allow Cable Customers To Pick, Choose Channels
New Verizon Plan Will Allow Cable Customers To Pick, Choose Channels WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- In an effort to retain clients that may be tempted to switch to online television products, Verizon Fios is introducing a package that would allow customers to better pick and choose what channels they want, according to NBC Nightly News.  The cheapest "Skinny Bundling" plan could be as low as $55 per month, which could constitute major savings from traditional cable packages, NBC Nightly News reported. Studies show traditional cable subscribers have more than 200 channels to choose from, but only use about 17 of them, NBC Nightly News said.  Click here to…

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Sports
Gehrig, Appel Inducted As Larchmont Luminaries Gehrig, Appel Inducted As Larchmont Luminaries
Gehrig, Appel Inducted As Larchmont Luminaries LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- New York Yankees Hall of Fame first baseman Lou Gehrig and best-selling author and publicist Marty Appel were inducted into Larchmont Luminaries by the Larchmont Historical Society (LHS) on Sunday. The annual award is given to prominent Larchmonters, one living and one posthumous, and are selected based on their outstanding contributions to the arts and athletics. Known as the "Iron Horse," Gehrig played in 2,130 consecutive games, a record that stood for 65 years. In 1939, he was diagnosed with ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, now commonly called Lou Gehrig's dise…

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Schools
Yorktown Parents Have Meetings About Opting Out Of State Tests Yorktown Parents Have Meetings About Opting Out Of State Tests
Yorktown Parents Have Meetings About Opting Out Of State Tests YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A group of concerned Yorktown parents had an informal forum at a local eatery recently to encourage parents to become informed about the problems inherent with Common Core State Standards, the state testing and to raise awareness about the "refuse" movement currently underway throughout New York. Speakers at the meeting were noted parent-advocates Lisa Platt-Rudley, founding member of NYSAPE, and Nate Morgan, elementary school teacher and president of the Hastings Teacher Association. The message was clear: Refuse the state tests as part of a statewide effort by parent…

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Events
Darien Boy Scouts Seek Donations For Annual Tag Sale Darien Boy Scouts Seek Donations For Annual Tag Sale
Darien Boy Scouts Seek Donations For Annual Tag Sale DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Boy Scouts are seeking donations for their annual tag sale on Sunday, May 3. The sale will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Scout Cabin located at 140 West Ave. The sale provides funds to operate the Andrew Shaw Memorial Scout Cabin and subsidize scouting programs in Darien. Donations sought include the following: Antiques, collectibles, jewelry, instruments, furniture, baby/children's furniture, strollers, lawn furniture, lawnmowers, lawn and garden tools, hand tools, woodworking tools, construction tools, snow blowers, electronics, stereo equipmen…

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Business
MakerBot Shuts Down 3D Printing Retail Shop In Greenwich MakerBot Shuts Down 3D Printing Retail Shop In Greenwich
MakerBot Shuts Down 3D Printing Retail Shop In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- 3-D printer maker MakerBot has shut down its three retail locations, including its location at 200 Greenwich Ave. The company released a statement announcing the closures, saying it grew more than 600 percent between 2012 and 2014 but decided to reorganize in order to reduce expenses.  The closures will also include a workforce reduction of 100 employees, or 20 percent of the company's workforce, according to New York Business Journal. The corporate statement went on to say it will continue to work toward improving products, and shifting the retail focus to nation…

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Schools
Hutchinson School Holds Orientation For Incoming Second-Graders Hutchinson School Holds Orientation For Incoming Second-Graders
Hutchinson School Holds Orientation For Incoming Second-Graders EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Orientation for first- grade students moving up to second-grade at Eastchester's Anne Hutchinson School next school year will take place on Wednesday, June 3, at 9:15 a.m. Students will board buses at Waverly School to come to Anne Hutchinson accompanied by first-grade teachers while second-grade teachers will welcome visitors and conduct tours of the building. Parent orientation for incoming second-grade students at Anne Hutchinson will be held on Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria. Principal Theresa Cherry and the second-grade teachers will provide…

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News
Westport Weston Family YMCA Picks New CEO Westport Weston Family YMCA Picks New CEO
Westport Weston Family YMCA Picks New CEO WESTPORT/WESTON, Conn. -- Patricia Riemersma was recently approved as the new CEO of the Westport Weston Family YMCA. “For the past 30 years I have been preparing myself to be a key leader in the YMCA movement,” Riemersma said in a statement. “To have the opportunity to return to Connecticut as the CEO of this beautiful new Y is the most exciting opportunity of my professional life.”  Riemersma will begin her new role on Monday, June 8. “I can’t wait to get started, to meet more staff and members and to get to know the community leaders through collaborative partnerships that will br…

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News
Teatown Gains $70,000 Grant For Bilingual Educator Teatown Gains $70,000 Grant For Bilingual Educator
Teatown Gains $70,000 Grant For Bilingual Educator OSSINING, N.Y. --  Teatown Lake Reservation received a $70,000 grant Monday from the New York State Conservation Partnership Program to hire its first bilingual environmental educator. The ceremony took place at Teatown, which hosted the annual announcement of the NYSCPP grant recipients. “Our mission is to inspire our community to lifelong environmental stewardship. We are especially excited to instill so many young people an interest in environmental science. We must, therefore, make every reasonable effort to reach as many of these stakeholders as possible," Teatown Executive Directo…

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Lifestyle
Taking Extra Vitamins Increases Risk of Cancer, Heart Disease, Study Says Taking Extra Vitamins Increases Risk of Cancer, Heart Disease, Study Says
Taking Extra Vitamins Increases Risk of Cancer, Heart Disease, Study Says FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- A recent study suggests that taking more than the daily recommended doses of vitamins may have an adverse impact and could lead to potentially deadly diseases, according to Tech Times.  Researches studied thousands of patients over a 10-year period and found that taking too much of a vitamin supplement could lead to heart disease or cancer, Tech Times said.  Researchers were quick to point out that taking multi-vitamins in the correct doses is still beneficial, but also said there is no substitute for healthy eating, Tech Times reported.  Click here to read…

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News
Trader Joe's Recalls Chicken Sausage Due To Possible Plastic Pieces Trader Joe's Recalls Chicken Sausage Due To Possible Plastic Pieces
Trader Joe's Recalls Chicken Sausage Due To Possible Plastic Pieces FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Grocery store chain Trader Joe's has issued a recall on select packages of its sweet apple chicken sausage for possible contamination with small pieces of plastic.  Packages with "Use or Freeze By" dates of April 22, 2015; April 25, 2015; and April 29, 2015 could be affected.  Anyone who may have purchased some of the possibly contaminated product can return it to Trader Joe's for a full refund.  Trader Joe's are located in the area in Danbury, Darien, Stamford, Westport and Fairfield. 

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