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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

Politics
Voters Support Cuomo's Eithics Reform; On-Time Budget More Important Voters Support Cuomo's Eithics Reform; On-Time Budget More Important
Voters Support Cuomo's Eithics Reform; On-Time Budget More Important PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- A majority of registered voters in New York State think Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed ethics reform legislation would reduce corruption in government, but passing a budget on time remains the priority, a recent Siena College poll says.  Just over half (51 percent) of voters surveyed think legislation aimed at policing political corruption would improve conditions in Albany. What's clear, is that voters feel that government corruption is a serious problem. An overwhelming 92 percent of voters surveyed saying dirty politics is a serious problem in the state, the Sien…

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Neighbors
United Way Seeks Volunteers To Read At Danbury Preschools United Way Seeks Volunteers To Read At Danbury Preschools
United Way Seeks Volunteers To Read At Danbury Preschools DANBURY, Conn. -- The United Way of Western Connecticut is seeking volunteers in the Danbury area to read to local preschool children as part of the "Ready, Set, Let’s Read!" program. An informational session for new volunteers will be held Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 10 a.m. at the Danbury Library. The session is an opportunity to network with current volunteer readers as well as to receive a tour of the children’s section of the library with Youth Librarian Cynthia Lappala.  “We are so pleased to provide our Ready, Set, Let's Read! program in our community again this year,” Casey Levene…

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Schools
Hendrick Hudson Future Business Leaders Advance To State Event Hendrick Hudson Future Business Leaders Advance To State Event
Hendrick Hudson Future Business Leaders Advance To State Event CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- The Hendrick Hudson Future Business Leaders of America hosted its spring district meeting on Feb. 11, at Lakeland High School and qualified for a state event to be held in Rochester in April. Taylor Crisci placed first in Public Speaking II and Jazz Munitz placed second in Impromptu Speaking. They both qualified for their events in Rochester. Placements for the written-test qualifiers taken by Emily Barthelmes, Taylor Crisci, Deepa Mistry, Jazz Munitz and Alicia Niebrzydowski will be revealed in the coming weeks.

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Events
University Of Bridgeport Screens “Free at Last” Documentary University Of Bridgeport Screens “Free at Last” Documentary
University Of Bridgeport Screens “Free at Last” Documentary BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The University of Bridgeport will host a free screening of the film "Free at Last" at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25.  “Free at Last” is a documentary by Gregory Shuker, James Desmond and Nicholas Proferes that chronicles the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s organization of the 1968 Poor People’s Campaign. The evening includes unseen footage of King and a discussion with Desmond. Light refreshments will be served. The screening will be held in the John J. Cox Student Center located at 244 University Ave.

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Neighbors
Purim Costume Party Planned For Kids In Greenwich Purim Costume Party Planned For Kids In Greenwich
Purim Costume Party Planned For Kids In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- JCC Greenwich and PJ Library will host a Purim costume party for kids under age 5 at the YMCA on Friday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Children will enjoy an interactive, musical journey through the Purim story with special guest performer Isaiah Rothstein, spiritual educator at Carmel Academy, as well as story time with PJ Library, craft projects, a costume parade and snacks. Older siblings are welcome as helpers. Tickets are $10. The Greenwich YMCA is located at 50 East Putnam Ave. For more information or to sign up, visit JCCGreenwich.org. 

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Schools
Briarcliff HS Presents 'Urinetown: The Musical' In March Briarcliff HS Presents 'Urinetown: The Musical' In March
Briarcliff HS Presents 'Urinetown: The Musical' In March BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Students from Briarcliff High School will be performing "Urinetown: The Musical" on March 6 through March 8. The tongue-in-cheek show takes on the serious subject of water conservation, while poking fun at its own theme of a town at the mercy of a corporation that charges residents to use the toilet during a drought. “We chose 'Urinetown' because its clever wit and humor match the skills, attitude, and passion of our students, as well as the company’s talent for singing and dancing,” director Paul Kite said in a statement. “And Urinetown is a parody with the ki…

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Schools
Croton Fourth-Graders Teach Parents On Specials Night Croton Fourth-Graders Teach Parents On Specials Night
Croton Fourth-Graders Teach Parents On Specials Night CROTON, N.Y. -- Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School in Croton-on-Hudson opened its doors on Feb. 11 for parents to learn more and get hands-on in the areas of music, arts, library and physical education. In a program called Specials Night, fourth-grade students, guided by their teachers, led workshops in each area, underscoring the district’s philosophy of allowing students to take charge of their learning. “Lila Clarke, Ben Gardos and Lucy Gomez showed parents what they learned in drum circles with Mike Veny,” music teacher Marlena Peters said in a statement. “It was amazing to see th…

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Neighbors
Knitting Classes Offered At Wilton Historical Society Knitting Classes Offered At Wilton Historical Society
Knitting Classes Offered At Wilton Historical Society WILTON, Conn. -- Learn to knit, crochet or come to refresh your skills at the Wilton Historical Society on Saturdays, March 7, March 14 and March 21.  Knitting with Marietta is from 2-3:30 p.m. Begin a scarf or other small project,or bring a current work in progress. All skill levels are welcome. Homemade cookies and cider will be served.  Marietta Douglas is a certified craft yarn council instructor with decades and decades of experience and a love of sharing her knowledge. Materials to bring: For knitting – size 10 knitting needles and worsted weight yarn. For crochet – …

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Neighbors
Fairfield Students Named To Dean's List At Lafayette College Fairfield Students Named To Dean's List At Lafayette College
Fairfield Students Named To Dean's List At Lafayette College FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Two Fairfield natives were named to the Dean's List at Lafayette College for the fall 2014 semester. The honored students are: Charlotte Choinski, who is a graduate of Fairfield Warde High School; and  Sydney Burton, who is a graduate of Fairfield Ludlowe High School. Each student achieved at least a 3.60 semester grade point average on a 4.0 scale. The college is located in Easton, Pa.

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Events
Queen Tribute Band Performs At Ridgefield Playhouse Queen Tribute Band Performs At Ridgefield Playhouse
Queen Tribute Band Performs At Ridgefield Playhouse RIDGEFIELD, Conn. --  Gary Mullen & The Works will bring One Night of Queen to the Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, Feb. 27, at 8 p.m. The tribute band will perform Queen's timeless anthems including “Bohemian Rhapsody," “We Are the Champions," and “A Crazy Little Thing Called Love”. Gary Mullen & The Works’ concert will be as close to Queen as it gets. The look, sound, pomp and showmanship of one of the greatest rock bands of all time and its flamboyant lead singer Freddie Mercury will be re-created for today’s rock-loving audiences. Tickets are $67.50. Visit the box office, …

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