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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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Schools
Fairfiled Board of Ed To Host Public Meeting Saturday Fairfiled Board of Ed To Host Public Meeting Saturday
Fairfiled Board of Ed To Host Public Meeting Saturday FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield Board of Education members will be hosting a town hall-style meeting for all citizens to share and exchange views at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, in the second floor Board of Education conference room, 501 Kings Highway East. Members Marc Patten, Donna Karnal, Jessica Gerber, Philip Dwyer, John Convertito, Paul Fattibene, Jennifer Maxon Kennelly and John Llewellyn will be attending. The meeting will be moderated by RTM moderator Pamela Iacono and will allow for citizens to question the board on topics of interest regarding programs, facilities and finances …

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Neighbors
Stamford Native Named To Fall Dean's List At Hofstra University Stamford Native Named To Fall Dean's List At Hofstra University
Stamford Native Named To Fall Dean's List At Hofstra University STAMFORD, Conn. -- Alexis Angotta of Stamford was named to the dean's list at Hofstra University for the fall 2014 semester. Angotta achieved a GPA of 3.5 or higher to earn the distinction.  Hofstra is located in Hempstead, N.Y.

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Politics
Assemblyman Katz Wants To Cut Red Tape Hurting Military Spouses Assemblyman Katz Wants To Cut Red Tape Hurting Military Spouses
Assemblyman Katz Wants To Cut Red Tape Hurting Military Spouses YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Assemblyman Steve Katz (R,C - Yorktown) is renewing his call to decrease the hoops military families must jump through when moving to New York. Katz is the lead sponsor of Assembly Bill 2590, which drastically would reduce the regulatory burden on military spouses receiving licensing for their employment. "New York must reduce the red tape surrounding the licensing of military spouses who have been relocated to New York," Katz said in a statement. "With this legislation, I hope to eradicate the horror stories of Albany preventing the spouses of our heroes from working …

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Schools
Briarcliff Manor Schools Begin Budget Process Briarcliff Manor Schools Begin Budget Process
Briarcliff Manor Schools Begin Budget Process BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Briarcliff Manor Superintendent of Schools James Kaishian and Assistant Superintendent Stuart Mattey shared with the Board of Education a preview of the 2015-16 budget process on Feb. 12. Goals set forth for this budget development include the following: Preserve and expand the district’s valued educational and co-curricular programs. Expand learning opportunities for all students. Maintain appropriate class size K-12. Improve and personalize the learning experience through better use of technology. Invest in professional learning for all faculty and…

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Lifestyle
Red Cross Holds Blood Drive In Eastchester Red Cross Holds Blood Drive In Eastchester
Red Cross Holds Blood Drive In Eastchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The American Red Cross will host several blood donation opportunities throughout Westchester County in the month of March.  March 1: SUNY Purchase Music Building #19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 735 Anderson Hill Road March 3: Eastchester Middle School from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. 550 White Plains Road, Route 22 March 6: North Salem Firehouse from noon to 6 p.m. 301 Titicus Road March 6: Andalusia School, Yonkers from 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 380 Walnut St.  The need for blood is constant. Donors with all blood types are needed, particularly those with types O negative…

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Politics
Bronxville Mayor Discusses Local Sales Tax Bronxville Mayor Discusses Local Sales Tax
Bronxville Mayor Discusses Local Sales Tax BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Bronxville Mayor Mary Marvin writes a column that is re-published by the Daily Voice. Local sales tax collection is a reliable barometer of the health of the economy as a whole and local business districts in particular. This revenue source is extremely significant. Our budgeted number of $885,000 represents an increase of 10.16 tax points if this revenue is not generated. Every $87,100 we lose due to less local/statewide spending raises village taxes by 1 percent. Though our projected numbers are on target, statewide, local sales tax collections grew a sluggish $…

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by Mary Marvin
Neighbors
Deadline Approaching For Greenwich Scholarships For Seniors Deadline Approaching For Greenwich Scholarships For Seniors
Deadline Approaching For Greenwich Scholarships For Seniors GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Greenwich Scholarship Association (GSA) is now accepting applications from high school seniors for 2015 scholarships. The GSA is an umbrella organization that awards scholarships from numerous organizations. Completion of this application automatically makes students with demonstrated financial need eligible for all scholarships GSA represents, including PTA and PTAC scholarships. Demonstrated financial need is a pre-requisite in order to qualify. Applicants must also be a resident of Greenwich or attend Greenwich High School to qualify for any award. The a…

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Schools
White Plains High Science Students Shine At Symposium White Plains High Science Students Shine At Symposium
White Plains High Science Students Shine At Symposium WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Two White Plains High School students from the school’s Science Research Program received awards and recognition at the Westchester-Rockland Junior Science and Humanities Symposium held at John Jay High School in Cross River on Feb. 7.  Junior Aneri Suthar placed third in the Display category for her proposed research, titled “Chemically Induced Drought Resistance in Food-Bearing Plants through the Use of Phenolic Compounds.” Senior Rizza Estacio placed fourth in the Speaker category for her research, titled “A Functional Analysis of the Sodium Multivitamin Transpo…

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Schools
Southport Student Named to Emerson College Dean's List Southport Student Named to Emerson College Dean's List
Southport Student Named to Emerson College Dean's List SOUTHPORT, Conn. -- Emerson College student Bradley Cryan of Southport was named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2014 semester. Cryan is majoring in writing for film and TV. The criterion to make the Dean's List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher. Emerson is located in Boston.

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News
Eastchester Tax Preparer Indicted On Theft, Fraud Charges Eastchester Tax Preparer Indicted On Theft, Fraud Charges
Eastchester Tax Preparer Indicted On Theft, Fraud Charges EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- An Eastchester tax preparer was indicted on charges of grand larceny and tax fraud on Thursday, according to Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore.  Louis Ciampanelli, 60, provided personal and business accounting services for John Nardini Construction Inc. between December 2010 and February 2012. During that time, Ciampanelli allegedly told the owner and his wife to make payment checks out to payable to either Louis Ciampanelli or LMC Tax Consultants instead of paying the Internal Revenue Service directly, the district attorney said.  Ciampanelli alleg…

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