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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
Kraft, Heinz Employees Anxious Over Impact Of Merger Kraft, Heinz Employees Anxious Over Impact Of Merger
Kraft, Heinz Employees Anxious Over Impact Of Merger WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Shareholders of Kraft Foods and Heinz may be seeing dollar signs as a result of the two companies merging, but employees are now living in fear with visions of the unemployment line, according to Business Insider.  The merger, which was facilitated by Warren Buffett and the private equity firm 3G Capital hailed the move as a cost savings venture that could save an estimated $1.5 billion, Business Insider reported.  Those savings, however, will come in the reduction of redundancies which could include the closure of warehouses and office space as well as a red…

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Business
Questions Arise As Media Industry Races For Internet-TV Future Questions Arise As Media Industry Races For Internet-TV Future
Questions Arise As Media Industry Races For Internet-TV Future WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- New Internet-based television providers that are set to go live will provide viewers an array of new options while forcing traditional cable carriers to find new ways to keep their customer base, according to The Wall Street Journal.  Companies like Apple, Inc., Dish Network and Sony are set to provide a service that would allow viewers to watch live television via the Internet without having to pay full cost for a cable package, The Wall Street Journal reported.  The impending Internet television craze isn't without its pitfalls, however. Most packages, w…

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Events
CIA 'Spymaster' Speaks On New Book At New Canaan Library CIA 'Spymaster' Speaks On New Book At New Canaan Library
CIA 'Spymaster' Speaks On New Book At New Canaan Library NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- CIA veteran Jack Devine will talk about his new book, "Good Hunting: An American Spymaster's Story," at the New Canaan Library on March 31 at 7 p.m. as part of the library's Authors on Stage program. "Good Hunting" is Devine's inside look at the CIA and is a guide to the art of spycraft. Devine is a 32-year veteran of the agency. He is also a founding partner and the president of the Arkin Group, an international risk consulting and intelligence firm. Registration is required. Log on to newcanaanlibrary.org to sign up.  The New Canaan Library is located at 151…

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Sports
Rye Swimmer Earns All-America Honors At NCAA Championship Rye Swimmer Earns All-America Honors At NCAA Championship
Rye Swimmer Earns All-America Honors At NCAA Championship RYE, N.Y. -- Rye resident Charlotte Nixon was one of eight swimmers from Connecticut College to be named an All-American recently. Nixon earned the distinction as part of the 400-yard medley relay team along with Sarah Nappo, Anna Peterson and junior Sam Pierce. The team posted a time of 3:53.27 en route to its 16th place scoring at the NCAA Championship recently in Shenandoah, Texas.

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Neighbors
Expert Dissects 'Romeo And Juliet' In Greenwich Library Series Expert Dissects 'Romeo And Juliet' In Greenwich Library Series
Expert Dissects 'Romeo And Juliet' In Greenwich Library Series GREENWICH, Conn. -- Shakespearean expert Bob Smith will lead a seven-week discussion of "Romeo and Juliet" beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at the Greenwich Library. "In the 10 years we've been exploring these great texts, it’s hard to believe that we are only now getting to this wonderful early work," Smith said in a statement. "I've directed this divine play three times and can't wait to have a go at it for seven whole weeks with my Greenwich group.” The class will b on consecutive Wednesdays from April 1 through May 13 (with a film on May 13) and is open to all at no charge. …

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Neighbors
Toast The Wilton Library At Annual Wine-Tasting Benefit Toast The Wilton Library At Annual Wine-Tasting Benefit
Toast The Wilton Library At Annual Wine-Tasting Benefit WILTON, Conn. -- The Wilton Library invites wine lovers and foodies to its sixth annual Wine Tasting Benefit and Restaurant Showcase from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Participants will be able to see, swirl, sniff and sip their way through wines from around the world while enticing their palates with offerings from Barcelona SoNo, Bianco Rosso, Little Pub, Luca Ristorante, Marly’s Bar & Bistro, Oak + Almond, Portofino Restaurant & Bar and Wave Hill Breads. New Canaan Wine Merchants is providing the wines for this fun, social gathering. “In a winter that has been so punishing, thi…

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Police & Fire
Greenburgh Police Investigating Gun Shots Fired Near Local Residence Greenburgh Police Investigating Gun Shots Fired Near Local Residence
Greenburgh Police Investigating Gun Shots Fired Near Local Residence GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Greenburgh Police are investigating gun shots fired in front of a local home on Tuesday evening, according to officials.  An unidentified black male reportedly drove up on a group of young males standing outside of 151 Winthrop Ave. at 5:07 p.m. in a tan vehicle. The suspect allegedly got out of the car, fired five shots and fled south in the car, police said.  There were no injuries reported with the incident, police said.  Anyone who may have seen or heard anything is urged to call detectives at (914) 989-1725 or (914) 989-1710.

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News
Valhalla Man Denied Parole In Wife's Murder Valhalla Man Denied Parole In Wife's Murder
Valhalla Man Denied Parole In Wife's Murder VALHALLA, N.Y. -- A Valhalla man who is imprisoned for the murder of his wife in 1986 was denied parole recently, according to LoHud.com.  Andras Turcsan, 69, was convicted of second-degree murder after he paid Manuel Betancourt $3,000 to kill his wife, LoHud.com reported.  Turscan isn't eligible for parole again until February 2017, LoHud.com said.  Click here to read the full article. 

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Police & Fire
Mount Vernon Man Pleads Guilty To Assaulting Yonkers Police Officer Mount Vernon Man Pleads Guilty To Assaulting Yonkers Police Officer
Mount Vernon Man Pleads Guilty To Assaulting Yonkers Police Officer MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- A Mount Vernon man pleaded guilty to one count of attempted aggravated assault on a police officer on Wednesday, according to Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore.  On June 6, 2014, Leroi Bouche, 28, drove his vehicle at a high rate of speed at a Yonkers police detective who along with other members of the Westchester District Attorney’s Narcotics Initiative were attempting to effect a car stop. Bouche struck the detective with his vehicle causing serious injury, DiFiore said.  Bouche fled on foot and was arrested in the Bronx on June 12.  The offi…

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Police & Fire
Suspect Apprehended In $90K White Plains Auto Shop Robbery Suspect Apprehended In $90K White Plains Auto Shop Robbery
Suspect Apprehended In $90K White Plains Auto Shop Robbery WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- White Plains authorities have reportedly arrested a man suspected of stealing $90,000 from a local auto shop, according to News 12 Westchester.  Robert Berry, 55, allegedly stole the money from  a safe at the USA Pro Auto Shop, located on Mamaroneck Avenue, News 12 Westchester reported.  Berry was identified by surveillance camera footage, News 12 Westchester said.  Click here to read the full article. 

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