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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.

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Stamford Resident Named to Hofstra University Fall Dean's List Stamford Resident Named to Hofstra University Fall Dean's List
Stamford Resident Named to Hofstra University Fall Dean's List STAMFORD, Conn. -- Zachary Maller of Stamford was named to the dean's list at Hofstra University for the  fall 2014 semester. Maller earned a GPA of at least 3.5 to achieve the distinction.  Hofstra University is located in Hempstead, N.Y.

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Learn How To Attract Songbirds At The Rowayton Community Center Learn How To Attract Songbirds At The Rowayton Community Center
Learn How To Attract Songbirds At The Rowayton Community Center ROWAYTON, Conn. -- Residents are invited to learn how to attract songbirds to their backyards at a free public lecture Tuesday, March 3, at 7 p.m. at the Rowayton Community Center. Katie Blake, bird friendly communities coordinator for Audubon Connecticut, will lead the discussion. The Rowayton Community Center is located at 33 Highland Ave. 

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Fairfield Student Makes Goodwin College Dean's List For Fall Fairfield Student Makes Goodwin College Dean's List For Fall
Fairfield Student Makes Goodwin College Dean's List For Fall FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Emmanuel Colon of Fairfield has earned a spot on the Goodwin College Dean's List for the Fall 2014. Colon  is one of 943 students to make the Dean's List, reserved for those who demonstrate great academic performance. Dean's List inclusion requires a student to earn a minimum 3.5 GPA, the equivalent of an A- average, during a given academic session. The student must also be enrolled in a minimum of six academic credits to qualify.   

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Greenwich Land Trust Sponsors Maple Tapping, Winter Walk Greenwich Land Trust Sponsors Maple Tapping, Winter Walk
Greenwich Land Trust Sponsors Maple Tapping, Winter Walk GREENWICH, Conn. -- Take a winter nature walk with Greenwich Land Trust stewardship staff through one of the Land Trust's forest preserves on Tuesday, March 3, from 1 to 3 p.m.  Participants will learn what wildlife does to survive during the winter and how to identify trees without their leaves. A maple tapping and syrup boiling demonstration will also be held.  Cost of the event is $25 non-members, $15 members. Children under 12 are free.  Participants will receive their own spile, a spout used in taking sap from a tree, courtesy of Tap My Trees

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Danbury Man Scores With 50/50 Super Draw $100,000 Top Prize Danbury Man Scores With 50/50 Super Draw $100,000 Top Prize
Danbury Man Scores With 50/50 Super Draw $100,000 Top Prize DANBURY, Conn. -- Giovanni Forlini of Danbury scored a winning touchdown when the six-digit ticket number on his 50/50 Super Draw ticket – 032023 – was an exact match to the winning number randomly drawn on Feb. 1 for the big game’s $100,000 top prize. “I logged onto the lottery’s website after the drawing to check for the winning number. When I saw my number was a match, it didn’t make sense at first. I couldn’t believe I actually won $100,000,” Forlini said in a statement. “Winning this is going to be a big help. I’ll be able to help fix my mom’s house up and pay off my credit cards.” …

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Events
Ridgefield Playhouse Presents Golden Dragon Acrobats' Cirque Ziva Ridgefield Playhouse Presents Golden Dragon Acrobats' Cirque Ziva
Ridgefield Playhouse Presents Golden Dragon Acrobats' Cirque Ziva RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Golden Dragon Acrobats will present "Cirque Ziva," a new world-class cirque spectacular, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4 at The Ridgefield Playhouse. Thrilling audiences with their daring, heart-stopping stunts and feats of hard-to-believe athleticism, The Golden Dragon Acrobats’ large cast bring to the stage the breathtaking quality of Chinese acrobatics; recommended for ages 6 and up. Tickets are $35 for children 12 and under, $40 for adults. Call the box office at 203-438-5795, or order online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org.  The Ridgefield Playhouse is loc…

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New Canaan Letter: Teacher Bullying Is Unacceptable New Canaan Letter: Teacher Bullying Is Unacceptable
New Canaan Letter: Teacher Bullying Is Unacceptable NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The New Canaan Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Please send letters to newcanaan@dailyvoice.com. To the editor:  New Canaan native Stephen Davis, a fifteen year old special needs freshman from Sherwood High School, was a target of mental abuse by a substitute math teacher. According to The Daily Herald, a fellow student made a crude cartoon of Stephen on the whiteboard with large buck teeth and blood shot eyes along with a pair of antennas and bear-like ears in front of the classroom. Even worse, Instead of scolding the student, the unidentifi…

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News
Carmel Woman, 24, Charged With Unlicensed Operation In Route 6 Stop Carmel Woman, 24, Charged With Unlicensed Operation In Route 6 Stop
Carmel Woman, 24, Charged With Unlicensed Operation In Route 6 Stop CARMEL, N.Y. -- The Putnam County Sheriffs Department charged a Carmel woman with driving with a suspended license on Friday, Feb. 20, according to officials. Alexandra M. Albano-Richardson, 24, was pulled over for allegedly committing traffic violations on Route 6. Investigation revealed that Albano-Richardson had a suspended license, police said.  Albano-Richardson was charged with third-degree unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and is scheduled to appear in court on March 23, police said. 

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Business
American Express Increasing Annual Rates For One Million Customers American Express Increasing Annual Rates For One Million Customers
American Express Increasing Annual Rates For One Million Customers PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Credit Card company American Express announced it will raise annual rates on more than one million customers, according to Business Insider.  AmEx sent letters to customers who are currently paying well-below market rates. The average increase for the impacted customers will be 2.5 percent so that cardholders will now pay at least 12.99 percent, Business Insider said.  The Credit Card giant has fallen on tough times recently and Wall Street investors have lost confidence. AmEx its stock drop nearly 13 percent, year to date, Business Insider reported.  Click her…

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Business
Westchester Business Council Talks Reform With Lawmakers In Albany Westchester Business Council Talks Reform With Lawmakers In Albany
Westchester Business Council Talks Reform With Lawmakers In Albany WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Members of the Business Council of Westchester visited Albany on Wednesday as part of a lobbying effort to reform laws the council believes are hurting the state.  As part of the visit to the state Capitol, BCW members met in person with Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul and members of Westchester’s delegation, including Sen. Terrence Murphy of Yorktown, Sen. David Carlucci of Ossining, Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins of Yonkers, Sen. George Latimer of Rye, Assemblywoman Sandy Galef of Ossining, Assemblyman Steve Otis of Rye and Assemblyman David Buchwald of White Plains. Th…

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