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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

Police & Fire
Ridgefield Man Charged With Assault In Downtown Punching Incident Ridgefield Man Charged With Assault In Downtown Punching Incident
Ridgefield Man Charged With Assault In Downtown Punching Incident RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- A Ridgefield man was charged with assault after police said he punched someone at Prospect and Main streets downtown on Monday, according to The Ridgefield Press.  Chase Lasswell, 20, approached the victim and punched him in the head, police told the Press. Lasswell was charged with third-degree assault, the Ridgefield Press reported.  Click here to read the full article. 

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Schools
Westchester Private Schools Rank Among 'Smartest' In Nation Westchester Private Schools Rank Among 'Smartest' In Nation
Westchester Private Schools Rank Among 'Smartest' In Nation WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Two private schools in Westchester have been ranked among the smartest in the nation, according to Business Insider.  Education database company Niche compiled the rankings by weighing a school's SAT/ACT scores, average score of colleges attended by graduates and percentage of graduates who attend four-year schools after graduation, Business Insider said.  Rye Country Day was the top ranked private school in Westchester, coming in at 25th overall, followed by the Hackley School in Tarrytown at No. 47.  Rye Country boasted a composite SAT range of 2080-2130…

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Business
NBC News Drone Makes Its Debut NBC News Drone Makes Its Debut
NBC News Drone Makes Its Debut WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- NBC "Nightly News" recently used a drone equipped with a camera to capture footage of the aftermath on Vanuatu which was recently hit by a cyclone, according to The Washington Examiner.  The use of drones could change the way news footage is collected, and how stories are reported. NBC had used its drone before to capture footage of Niagara Falls when it had frozen over due to record cold, The Washington Examiner said.  Click here to read the full article. 

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Events
Sandy Hook Riders For Gun Control To Stop In Ridgefield Sandy Hook Riders For Gun Control To Stop In Ridgefield
Sandy Hook Riders For Gun Control To Stop In Ridgefield RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Ridgefield will be one of the stops along the way for Team 26, as they cycle to Washington, D.C. to raise awareness about the need for gun safety and control and to honor all the victims whose lives were lost in the Sandy Hook school shooting on Dec. 14, 2012. The cyclists will ride from Sandy Hook to the Capitol in Washington, D.C. from March 28-31 in the third annual Sandy Hook Ride on Washington. Team 26 will stop along the way in big cities and in one-traffic light towns to build bridges and spread the message of peace, hope and love. The team consists of top…

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Business
Facebook Video Player Seen As Challenge To YouTube Facebook Video Player Seen As Challenge To YouTube
Facebook Video Player Seen As Challenge To YouTube WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Facebook is taking direct aim at YouTube's dominance over streaming video by announcing its new embeddable video player, according to Business Insider.  Facebook's video player is intended to maximize revenues on advertising from the social media's 3 billion video streams per day, Business Insider said.  Facebook's announcement comes just one month after a Wall Street Journal report said Google hasn't turned a profit off YouTube despite the site's 1 billion viewers, Business Insider reported.  Click here to read the full article. 

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Schools
More College Closures Expected In Upcoming Years More College Closures Expected In Upcoming Years
More College Closures Expected In Upcoming Years WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The rate at which colleges close their doors for good is expected to accelerate in the coming years, according to Market Watch.  Prior to 2013, an average of five nonprofit schools closed up shop each year. Reduced enrollment stemming from student worries about accumulating debt and poor job prospects have put many schools on unsteady financial ground, Market Watch reported.  Click here to read the full article.   

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Schools
Greenwich's Brunswick Ranks Among Smartest Private Schools In U.S. Greenwich's Brunswick Ranks Among Smartest Private Schools In U.S.
Greenwich's Brunswick Ranks Among Smartest Private Schools In U.S. GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Brunswick School in Greenwich was recently ranked one of the smartest private schools in the country, according to Business Insider.  Education database company Niche compiled the rankings by weighing a school's SAT/ACT scores, average score of colleges attended by graduates and percentage of graduates who attend four-year schools after graduation, Business Insider said.  Brunswick boasts a composite SAT score of 2040 and an average ACT score of 31. It also has a four-year college matriculation rate of 96 percent, the report said.  Three private schools in New…

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Weather
Snow Could Be Returning To Fairfield Snow Could Be Returning To Fairfield
Snow Could Be Returning To Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Warmer temperatures and thunderstorms on Thursday could be giving way to snow showers as temperatures drop in Fairfield County on Friday night, according to the National Weather Service.  Showers and possible thunderstorms will continue through the morning on Friday with a high of 48 degrees.  A slight chance of precipitation remains for Friday night. With temperatures dipping to the freezing mark, residents could see some snowfall leading into Saturday morning.  Expect clouds and showers to linger for most of the day on Saturday, but sunny skies will retur…

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Weather
Snow Could Be Returning To Armonk Snow Could Be Returning To Armonk
Snow Could Be Returning To Armonk WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Warmer temperatures and thunderstorms on Thursday could give way to light snow and snow showers as temperatures drop in Westchester on Friday night.  Showers and possible thunderstorms will continue through the morning on Friday with a high of 47.  A slight chance of precipitation remains for Friday night, and with temperatures dipping below freezing, residents could see some snowfall leading into Saturday morning.  Expect clouds and showers to linger for most of the day on Saturday, but sunny skies and high temperatures around 46 on Sunday.   

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Weather
Snow Could Be Returning To Putnam Snow Could Be Returning To Putnam
Snow Could Be Returning To Putnam PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Warmer temperatures and thunderstorms on Thursday could give way to light snow and snow showers as temperatures drop in Putnam County on Friday night.  Showers and possible thunderstorms will continue through the morning on Friday with a high of 47.  A slight chance of precipitation remains for Friday night, and with temperatures dipping below freezing, residents could see some snowfall leading into Saturday morning.  Expect clouds and showers to linger for most of the day on Saturday, but sunny skies and high temperatures around 44 on Sunday. 

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