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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

News
Andrew Cuomo's Former Queens Home Up For Sale For $2.68M Andrew Cuomo's Former Queens Home Up For Sale For $2.68M
Andrew Cuomo's Former Queens Home Up For Sale For $2.68M PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The former Queens home Gov. Andrew Cuomo now has an asking price $2.68 million, according to Curbed.  The Douglas Manor estate features six bedrooms and a slate patio, but the estate doesn't seem to be catching the eye of buyers. The price has been dropped twice since going on the market at $3.05 million by the current owners, Curbed said.  Cuomo sold the estate when he left New York City to join the Clinton administration in 1993, Curbed reported. Cuomo now resides in New Castle. Click here to read the full article. 

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News
Garth Road Store Owners Still Without Heat, Gas, Hot Water Garth Road Store Owners Still Without Heat, Gas, Hot Water
Garth Road Store Owners Still Without Heat, Gas, Hot Water SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Several business owners on Garth Road in Scarsdale have been without heat, gas and hot water for over a week, according to News 12 Westchester.  The landlord reportedly told owners that a main gas line leak is the culprit for the disruption in service and that ConEd needs to fix the problem. The eight store owners that are affected have said all the landlord has done is provide space heaters, News 12 Westchester reported.  Click here to read and watch the full story. 

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Obituaries
Elizabeth Shoup, 96, Westport Resident Elizabeth Shoup, 96, Westport Resident
Elizabeth Shoup, 96, Westport Resident WESTPORT, Conn. -- Elizabeth “Betty” Shoup,  of Westport, wife of the late Dr. Homer Shoup, passed away peacefully on Monday Feb. 16 with her family at her side in Norwalk Hospital. She was 96. Betty received the Westport YMCA's Volunteer of the Year Award. Her dedication to the YMCA spanned more than 50 years, teaching the importance of swimming to young children and working with PALS at the preschool, wiping up tears and creating a smile. A longtime member of Country Club of Fairfield, Betty enjoyed the many summertime activities there with her husband and children. Betty is survived …

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Coast Guard Pulls Tug Boat Stuck In Ice Near West Point Coast Guard Pulls Tug Boat Stuck In Ice Near West Point
Coast Guard Pulls Tug Boat Stuck In Ice Near West Point CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Coast Guard cutters were called up the Hudson River to help a tug boat that was trapped in ice on Wednesday, according to LoHud.com.  The tug boat was en route to Newburgh with approximately 27,000 barrels of heating oil, LoHud.com said. Two cutters were dispatched and carved a channel through the ice that allowed the tug boat to travel north, LoHud.com reported. Click here to read the full article. 

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Brewster Man Charged With Aggravated DWI Following Head-On Collision Brewster Man Charged With Aggravated DWI Following Head-On Collision
Brewster Man Charged With Aggravated DWI Following Head-On Collision BREWSTER, N.Y. -- New York State Police charged a Brewster man with aggravated driving while intoxicated following a head-on collision in Southeast on Thursday, according to officials.   Hari Nayar, 44, was allegedly traveling on Route 22 when he traveled over the double yellow line and struck an oncoming vehicle, police said.  The driver of the other vehicle was taken to Danbury Hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said.  Nayar supplied a breath sample that revealed a blood alcohol content of .31 percent, almost four times the legal limit of intoxication,…

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Obituaries
Ann Greve, 82, Yonkers Resident Ann Greve, 82, Yonkers Resident
Ann Greve, 82, Yonkers Resident YONKERS, N.Y. -- Ann Greve (nee Gobert) of Yonkers died on Tuesday, Feb. 17. She was 82. Born on Nov. 18, 1932 to Harry and Susan (Westfall) Gobert in Brooklyn, Ann later married the late Walter Greve. Ann is survived by her sister, Lynn and Florence Horne; daughter Gene (Sandy) Greve; and grandchildren Amy, Jeanette and Roger. She also is survived by six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Janet Gobert. Visiting hours will be from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 20 at the Whalen & Ball Funeral Home, 168 Park Ave. Funeral service will start at 10…

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Man Charged After Crash Investigation On Route 22 In Pawling Man Charged After Crash Investigation On Route 22 In Pawling
Man Charged After Crash Investigation On Route 22 In Pawling PAWLING, N.Y. -- New York State Police from the Pawling barracks charged a local man with possession of a controlled substance, operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs and possession of a hypodermic instrument following a crash on Route 22 on Friday, according to officials.  William M. Vitro, 24, was allegedly driving on Route 22 near Ingersol Chevrolet when he drove off the road into a snow bank, police said.  While Troopers interviewed Vitro, he allegedly displayed clues that indicated he was impaired by drugs.  He was also found to possess approximately 6 grams of heroin an…

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Politics
Former Astorino Campaign Manager Gets County Job Former Astorino Campaign Manager Gets County Job
Former Astorino Campaign Manager Gets County Job WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The former campaign manager for Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino's failed gubernatorial run has landed a job with the county that will pay him nearly $119,000 annually, according to LoHud.com.  Michael Lawler was hired as an assistant to the county executive on Jan. 12. He took the position over for Joseph Kenner, who was promoted to deputy commissioner last year, LoHud.com reported.  A spokesman for Astorino said Lawler was hired based on his work experience and not because of his efforts on the campaign trail, LoHud.com said.  Click here to read…

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Police & Fire
Katonah Man, 22, Charged With Forging Checks Katonah Man, 22, Charged With Forging Checks
Katonah Man, 22, Charged With Forging Checks KATONAH, N.Y. -- New York State Police from the Somers barracks charged a Katonah man with forging checks on Tuesday, according to officials.  State Police were contacted in September by the victim who claimed several checks were cashed against her bank account without her permission, police said.  Investigation revealed that Colin J. Tullgren, 22, had allegedly forged and cashed several checks, totalling $790 from the victim's account, police said.  Tullgren was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a false instrument and is scheduled to appear in Somers Court on Feb. 23…

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Politics
Sheldon Silver Could Face $120K Fine Sheldon Silver Could Face $120K Fine
Sheldon Silver Could Face $120K Fine PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver could be forced to pay a fine up to $120,000 for failing to disclose outside income, according to NY State of Politics.  A delinquency notice was filed just weeks after Silver was charged on multiple counts of corruption and was forced to step down from his position as speaker. He has, however, retained his seat in the Assembly, NY State of Politics said.  The notice claims Silver failed to properly disclose outside income for a three year period, which could carry a fine of $40,000 for each year, NY State of P…

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