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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

Weather
Wet Weather Will Return To Fairfield Wet Weather Will Return To Fairfield
Wet Weather Will Return To Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Sunny skies will give way to clouds and rain on Thursday night and into Friday throughout Fairfield County.  Clouds will continue to increase overnight on Thursday with a 30 percent chance of rain. Low temperatures will be around 48 degrees.  Wet weather will continue on Friday morning with showers likely. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.  The high temperature will be between 63 and 65 degrees. Showers will linger early on Friday night before gradually clearing out of the area.  Sun returns on Saturday with a high of 72 degrees.  Sunday will …

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Obituaries
Susan R. Malloy, 91, Westport Artist And Philanthropist Susan R. Malloy, 91, Westport Artist And Philanthropist
Susan R. Malloy, 91, Westport Artist And Philanthropist WESTPORT, Conn. -- Susan R. Malloy, a Westport artist and philanthropist, died Tuesday, April 14, in Norwalk Hospital. She was 91. An avid supporter of the arts, Malloy was honored on her 90th birthday with an exhibit at the Westport Arts Center called “Susan Malloy: In the Studio.” (Read about that exhibit here on the Daily Voice.)  "It was with heavy heart that I learned of the passing of longtime Westporter, Susan Malloy," Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe said a statement. "Like so many Westporters, Susan was an active volunteer and generous supporter of organizations such as the W…

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News
Owner Of Mount Kisco's Four Seasons Flower Shop Named Citizen Of The Year Owner Of Mount Kisco's Four Seasons Flower Shop Named Citizen Of The Year
Seasons Flower Shop Named Citizen Of The Year MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Frank Yozzo, owner and operator of Four Seasons Flower Shop, was named the 2015 Citizen of the Year by the Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce. Yozzo was born and raised in Mount Kisco, where he attended St. Francis Elementary School and Fox Lane High School. He is the youngest of 10 children.  Yozzo discovered his passion for decorating at a young age. At 14, he decorated his sister’s wedding. When the owner of Four Seasons Flower Shop saw his work, she offered him a job. He seized the opportunity, and that is where he learned everything about the florist business.  …

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Events
Pound Ridge Library Plans Family Fun On Sundays Pound Ridge Library Plans Family Fun On Sundays
Pound Ridge Library Plans Family Fun On Sundays POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- The Pound Ridge Library will present a series of family-oriented programs on Sunday afternoons. Chess Fest with John Gallagher takes place at the library every Sunday from 1 p.m. to  2 p.m. The program is for all ages and skill levels. Chess sets are provided, but participants may also choose to bring their own. Also, a new program for all ages, Unplug! with Family Board Games, continues at the library on April 19 and 26 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. A large assortment of games will be available and snacks will be provided. Teen Tech Sundays, will be happening during the…

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Police & Fire
Residents Jump From Porch Roof To Escape Yonkers Fire Residents Jump From Porch Roof To Escape Yonkers Fire
Residents Jump From Porch Roof To Escape Yonkers Fire YONKERS, N.Y. -- Two Yonkers residents had to jump from their porch roof to escape a residential fire Thursday morning, according to LoHud.com.  The two-alarm blaze was reported about 6:30 a.m. on Rider Avenue. The flames caused major damage, forcing the second-floor residents to escape from a window onto the porch roof, LoHud.com reported.  One of the residents was treated for a sprained ankle, LoHud.com said.  Click here to read the full article. 

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News
Danbury Police: Nanny-Cam Shows Trauma Suffered By Girl Burned On Stove Danbury Police: Nanny-Cam Shows Trauma Suffered By Girl Burned On Stove
Danbury Police: Nanny-Cam Shows Trauma Suffered By Girl Burned On Stove DANBURY, Conn. -- Danbury authorities said the nanny-cam footage used to charge a 31-year-old caregiver in the beating of a 3-year-old clearly showed the fear and pain the girl was experiencing, according to newstimes.com.  Police said the footage shows Lidia Quilligana picking up the child by the throat and throwing her to the ground as well as grabbing the girl's wrists and holding her hands on what appeared to be stove burners, newstimes.com reported.  The mother of the victim installed the nanny-cam when she became suspicious of bruises on her daughter, the report said. The girl had…

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Events
Celebrate Earth, Arbor Day At Greenburgh Nature Center Celebrate Earth, Arbor Day At Greenburgh Nature Center
Celebrate Earth, Arbor Day At Greenburgh Nature Center GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The Greenburgh Nature Center will host an Earth and Arbor Day celebration Sunday from 11a.m.-4 p.m.  Attendees will learn how to gather fresh rainwater for gardens and turn food scraps and garden waste into rich compost to build up soil.  A tree will also be planted in recognition of Arbor Day, courtesy of Bartlett Tree Experts. Other activities include sun-powered music and a solar cooking demonstration by Solar Punch.  Refreshments will be available for purchase. Event admission is free, but some activities require a small fee. Visit www.greenburghnatur…

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Events
Ossining Celebrates 5th Annual Earth Day Festival On Saturday Ossining Celebrates 5th Annual Earth Day Festival On Saturday
Ossining Celebrates 5th Annual Earth Day Festival On Saturday OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining’s Fifth Annual Earth Day Festival will take place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Louis Engel Waterfront Park adjacent to the Ossining Train Station.  The celebrations will feature a riverfront day of free family events with food, fun, music and activities.  There will be live music with local musicians such as KJ Denhert and a performance by stage hosts Mike & Miriam Risko and the Mike Risko Band, as well as a special feature performance by Solar Punch -- a solar-powered rock band with a mission to provide environmental education .  

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Schools
Harrison Mayor Congratulates High School Students Harrison Mayor Congratulates High School Students
Harrison Mayor Congratulates High School Students HARRISON, N.Y. -- Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont writes a weekly column that is reprinted by Daily Voice.  Congratulations to the Harrison High School students for their performances last weekend at the 2015 Heritage Festival in Washington, D.C. One hundred eighty Harrison students competed nationally in music, dance and auxiliary teams and achieved the following awards: Marching Band -- Gold Percussion Ensemble -- Gold Dance Ensemble -- Gold Concert Band -- Silver Orchestra -- Silver Color Guard -- Silver Majorettes --Silver Chorus -- Bronze. The final award of the e…

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Business
Olive Garden Adding Tablets To Place Orders Olive Garden Adding Tablets To Place Orders
Olive Garden Adding Tablets To Place Orders PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Darden Restaurants, owners of the Olive Garden, announced it will add tablets to every table at each of its 800 locations by the end of the year, according to the Consumerist.  The tablets, which have already seen limited release in select locations, will allow patrons to order and pay the bill, the Consumerist reported.  So far, the tablets in place have helped produce faster dining times and increased average tip percentages for waitstaff, the Consumerist said.  Click here to read the full article. 

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