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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

Wearing Luxury Brands Makes Workers Seem More Qualified, Says Study WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A recent study suggests high-end designer clothing will make a potential job candidate appear more qualified for a job, according to the Harvard Business Review. In a joint study between Yonsei University in South Korea and Costal Carolina University, subjects were shown several scenarios of someone wearing a luxury brand logo, a logo from a non-luxury brand, or no logo. In nearly every instance, the subject gave preferential treatment to the person wearing a high-end logo, Harvard Business Review said. This doesn't mean that job seekers should go rushing o…

by Joe Jenkins

04/14/2015

Police & Fire

State Police Issue 26 Tickets In Distracted Driving Detail CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- New York State Police issued 26 tickets during a distracted driving detail on Route 6 in Cortlandt on Saturday, according to officials. Troopers were out between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The majority of the tickets issued were for texting and driving, police said.

by Joe Jenkins

04/13/2015

Police & Fire

New Castle Police Investigating Burglary On Barnes Road Near Ossining NEW CASTLE, N.Y. -- New Castle Police are investigating a burglary that took place on Barnes Road in Millwood/Ossining on Monday, according to officials. The burglary took place between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., police said. Anyone who observed suspicious activity today in the Somerstown Road area can contact New Castle Police at 238-4422. Residents are urged to lock all doors and windows and set alarm systems before going out.

by Joe Jenkins

04/13/2015

Weather

Wet Weather Will Return To Putnam PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Clouds will begin to move into Putnam County on Monday evening and could bring showers to the area overnight and into Tuesday. Spring weather will continue on Monday during the day with a high temperature of 66 degrees. Clouds and showers move in after midnight with a low of 48 degrees. Chance of rain is 90 percent. Showers will be likely on Tuesday before noon. Highs will be in the mid-60s with a 90 percent chance of precipitation. Sun will return on Wednesday and Thursday before another round of rain closes out the week on Friday.

by Joe Jenkins

04/13/2015

Weather

Wet Weather Will Return To Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Clouds will begin to move into Fairfield County on Monday evening and could bring showers to the area overnight and into Tuesday. But spring weather will continue Monday during the day with a high temperature of 62 degrees. The clouds and showers move in after midnight with a low of 49 degrees. The chance of rain is 70 percent. Showers will be likely Tuesday before noon. Highs will be in the mid-60s with a 90 percent chance of precipitation. Sun will return on Wednesday and Thursday before another round of rain closes out the week on Friday.

by Joe Jenkins

04/13/2015

Weather

Wet Weather Will Return To Armonk WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Clouds will begin to move into Westchester County on Monday evening and could bring showers to the area overnight and into Tuesday. Spring weather will continue on Monday during the day with a high temperature of 65 degrees. Clouds and showers move in after midnight with a low of 49 degrees. Chance of rain is 80 percent. Showers will be likely on Tuesday before noon. Highs will be in the mid-60s with a 90 percent chance of precipitation. Sun will return on Wednesday and Thursday before another round of rain closes out the week on Friday.

by Joe Jenkins

04/13/2015

Business

Study Links Facebook Use To Depressive Symptoms WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Facebook, can be an effective tool for connecting with new and old friends. However, some users who spend extended periods of time viewing the social media site may begin comparing what’s happening in their lives to the activities and accomplishments of their friends, according to a recent study by the Univeristy of Houston. Researcher Mai-Ly Steers concluded, this kind of social comparison paired with the amount of time spent on Facebook may be linked to depressive symptoms. “Although social comparison processes have been examined at length in traditional co…

by Joe Jenkins

04/13/2015

Politics

NBC SNL Hillary Clinton Parody Centers On Chappaqua Home CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Saturday Night Live used the first skit of the show this week to poke a little fun at Chappaqua resident Hillary Clinton on the night before she announced her candidacy for president. The skit was set in Clinton's Chappaqua home and centered around the former Secretary of State trying to film her candidacy speech from her own cell phone. Clinton, who was played by Kate McKinnon, began her first video by saying, "Citizens, you will elect me. I will be your leader." Darrell Hammond reprised is old role as Bill Clinton as well in the skit. Promising viewers of the …

by Joe Jenkins

04/13/2015

Politics

Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton Announces Presidential Run In Video Release This story has been updated. CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Chappaqua resident Hillary Clinton formally announced she will run for president in 2016 on Sunday in a two-minute video released at 3 p.m. on hillaryclinton.com. The video mostly shows everyday Americans expressing their hopes and goals for the future. More than a minute into the video, Clinton appears on camera and says, "I'm getting ready to do something too. I'm running for president." You can watch the video here. Shortly after the video was released, the announcement was posted on a newly designed Twitter account @hillarycli…

by Daily Voice

04/12/2015

News

Dad Spared Prison, Girl Scouts Top Fairfield's News FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Here's a look at the top stories from last week in Fairfield County. A Ridgefield father was allowed to go free with permission to move to Colorado with his family when he was sentenced Thursday in the death of his 15-month-old son. Kyle Seitz had pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide after he forgot his son in a hot car last July while he worked. Suspended "NBC Nightly News" anchor Brian Williams couldn't bring himself to say "I lied" and even sought to blame a nonexistent brain tumor for his inflated story of his exploits on a helicopter in …

by Joe Jenkins

04/12/2015

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