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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

Some Americans Can't Afford Healthcare Even With Insurance WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A recent study suggests one quarter of non-elderly Americans with health insurance don't have enough liquid assets to cover their deductible, according to Yahoo! The study says 25 percent of Americans wouldn't be able to cover a mid-range health insurance deductible of $1,200 for a single adult or $2,400 for a family. As deductibles continue to increase, even the insured become more likely to either put off medical care, or sink further into debt, Yahoo! reported. Click here to read the full article.

by Joe Jenkins

03/16/2015

Business

Stock Market Could Struggle During NCAA Tournament WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- With the NCAA men's college basketball tournament set to kick off, history suggests the stock market is set to fall off, according to Market Watch. A study suggest there is a relationship between major sporting events and the behavior of the stock market. The 2007 report showed that when a team lost in a widely watched tournament, the country's stock market often took a hit the following day, Market Watch reported. Last year, the S&P 500 fell 1.5 percent during the NCAA Tournament, Market Watch said. Click here to read the full article.

by Joe Jenkins

03/16/2015

Politics

Daily Voice Leaders: Rob Astorino, Westchester County Executive WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino treats everything as a learning experience. In 2005, the then-county legislator failed to unseat Andrew Spano for county executive. He learned, moved forward, and the Republican in a predominantly Democratic county beat the same man in 2009. Last year, Astorino took on Andrew Cuomo in the gubernatorial race, and even though he came up short, the lifelong Westchester resident learned from it; and he's moving forward. Astorino can even learn from tragedy. After the death of six people in a Metro-North crash in Val…

by Joe Jenkins

03/16/2015

News

Coyote Attacks, Obama Stinks Skunks Top Last Week's News In Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Here's a look at the top stories from last week around Fairfield County. A 7-year-old golden retriever in Stamford fought off a wild coyote in a vicious attack last week. Another coyote attacked a larger dog in the second of three attacks in Stamford. A 52-year-old man was stabbed to death in front of a downtown McDonald's in Stamford. An uncooperative bank teller helped thwart an attempted robbery in Greenwich. Police later released photos to help track down the suspect. Make-A-Wish Connecticut sent two 6-year-olds from Darien to Disney World. Sumn…

by Joe Jenkins

03/15/2015

News

Mahopac Fire Tops Last Week's News Around Putnam County PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories around Putnam County from last week. A house overlooking Lake Mahopac was severely damaged by a fire that tore through it Tuesday. Firefighters from Putnam County and beyond are banding together to help one of their brothers in need. Brewster's indoor market gives residents a taste of spring. Putnam County is considering legislation to ban e-cigarettes. Beautiful weather made Mahopac's St. Patrick's Day Parade a hit. Garrison resident George Pataki discussed his background in agriculture during the Iowa Agriculture Su…

by Joe Jenkins

03/15/2015

News

Car Stuck On Rail Crossing Tops Last Week's News In Northern Westchester NORTHERN WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories from last week in northern Westchester County. A Mount Kisco woman was issued a summons after her vehicle got stuck on the railroad tracks in Chappaqua. Chappaqua resident Hillary Clinton broke her silence over the recent email controversy. Constantine Kalandranis, the owner and chef of Nyack restaurant 8 North Broadway, is ready to expand on the Hudson River's other side by opening a pair of eateries in Mount Kisco and Harrison. Frank Yozzo, owner of the Four Seasons Flower Shop has been named a citizen of the year …

by Joe Jenkins

03/15/2015

News

TV Engagement Tops Week's News In Southern Westchester SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories from last week around Southern Westchester County. A couple on the CBS show "The Amazing Race" from Scarsdale got engaged while cameras were rolling. New Rochelle resident Alvin Clayton of Alvin & Friends will appear on the TV show “Restaurant Hunter." A Bronx man who works in New Rochelle stands accused of flashing a laser pointer at commercial airliners flying into LaGuardia airport. Constantine Kalandranis, the owner and chef of Nyack restaurant 8 North Broadway, is ready to expand on the Hudson River's other …

by Joe Jenkins

03/15/2015

Police & Fire

Police Step Up DWI Enforcement In Westchester For St. Patrick's Day WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- New York State Police announced DWI enforcements will be increased over St. Patrick's Day weekend in Westchester County. The effort will begin today Friday, March 13 and run through Tuesday, March 17. Drivers can expect a number of sobriety checkpoints, additional DWI patrols, underage drinking and sales to minors details during the campaign. State Police will also be ticketing distracted drivers using handheld electronic devices. “The New York State Police would like everyone to have fun this St. Patrick’s Day weekend, but urge people to do it safely. If…

by Joe Jenkins

03/14/2015

Events

Yonkers' Alamo Cinema To Honor Leonard Nimoy YONKERS, N.Y. -- The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Yonkers will honor the late Leonard Nimoy with a screening of "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" on Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 with all proceeds donated to Youth Theatre Interactions, a non-profit after-school performing arts program in Yonkers. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is at 2548 Central Park Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

03/14/2015

Neighbors

Tronox Awards A Third $50,000 Grant To Stamford's SoundWaters STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford-based SoundWaters has been awarded a third $50,000 grant by Tronox Limited for hands-on science studies for sixth grade students in Stamford’s public schools. The funding extends an outreach program that immersed 1,150 students at six middle schools in environmental studies for a third year. Last year, students got experience both in their own classrooms and in the field--the Teaching Aquarium and Learning Lab at SoundWaters Coastal Center and in outdoor laboratories at Cove Island Park. An evaluation at the end of the academic year showed a significant im…

by Joe Jenkins

03/14/2015

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