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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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Events
Entrepreneur's Book To Be Discussed At Darien Library Entrepreneur's Book To Be Discussed At Darien Library
Entrepreneur's Book To Be Discussed At Darien Library DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Library’s business book group will meet Thursday, at 6 p.m. to discuss Ben Horowitz’s "The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers." The group will informally discuss the book from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. and then network over wine, beer, and light refreshments. In the book, Horowitz, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley's most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, draws on his own story of founding, running, selling, buying, managing, and investing in technology companies to offer essential advic…

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Neighbors
Bridgeport Letter: Stafstrom Is The Best Choice For State Rep Bridgeport Letter: Stafstrom Is The Best Choice For State Rep
Bridgeport Letter: Stafstrom Is The Best Choice For State Rep BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Bridgeport Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Please send letters to bridgeport@dailyvoice.com.  To the editor: I am reaching out to urge you to vote for Steven Stafstrom on Feb. 24 in the special election for State Representative in the 129th State Assembly District. Steve will be a pragmatic leader in Hartford with the business experience and leadership skills to articulate how our city and our district can be economic drivers worthy of further investments toward growth. He will work for property tax reform, education funding reform, transpor…

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Politics
Sen. Murphy Launches Petition To End School Aid Gap Elimination Adjustment Sen. Murphy Launches Petition To End School Aid Gap Elimination Adjustment
Sen. Murphy Launches Petition To End School Aid Gap Elimination Adjustment WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- State Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-District 40) recently launched an online petition to end the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA). "Eliminating the GEA is common sense policy decision that I fully support," Murphy said in a statement. "We have a number of important issues facing the legislature this year but if we're serious about improving the quality of life here in New York I can think of no better investment than in our kid's education." The GEA was first implemented in 2010 by then- Gov. David Paterson. It was introduced for the 2010-11 fiscal year as a way to…

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Police & Fire
Norwalk Fire Dept. Offers Cold-Weather Safety Tips Norwalk Fire Dept. Offers Cold-Weather Safety Tips
Norwalk Fire Dept. Offers Cold-Weather Safety Tips NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Fire Department urges residents to take precautions to keep safe during this especially frigid weather. Cold weather often results in power outages, frozen pipes, fires and other life-threatening events when people use unsafe alternative heat sources or don't take precautions against the cold. Residents that need warming assistance can go to the Main and South Norwalk libraries or to the Community Room at the Norwalk Police Department. The United Way Infoline (2-1-1) also can be called for emergency shelters and resources in Norwalk and across the region…

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Schools
Scarsdale Kindergarten Registration Begins March 2 Scarsdale Kindergarten Registration Begins March 2
Scarsdale Kindergarten Registration Begins March 2 SCARSDALE, N.Y. --  Scarsdale Public Schools will hold kindergarten registration from March 2 through March 6.  Registration for incoming kindergarten students (for the 2015-16 school year) will be held in all five of the Scarsdale elementary schools: Edgewood, Fox Meadow, Greenacres, Heathcote and Quaker Ridge.  Registration is between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Children whose fifth birthday falls on or before Dec. 31, 2015 may be registered. Documents needed include immunization records, proof of age such as birth certificate or passport, and proof of residency, along with the registrati…

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Events
Civil War Historian To Speak In Cortlandt Civil War Historian To Speak In Cortlandt
Civil War Historian To Speak In Cortlandt CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- James McPherson, professor emeritus of U.S. History at Princeton University, will make a rare appearance March 7 at the Hollow Brook Golf Club in Cortlandt Manor.   McPherson is considered to be the “dean of Civil War historians” in the United States and will be the featured speaker at the annual presidential banquet of the Lincoln Society, based in Peekskill. His presentation is entitled: “Why the Civil War Still Matters.” McPherson won the Pulitzer Prize for history in 1989 for "Battle Cry of Freedom" and is a past president of The American Historical Association…

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Events
Black History Month Event At Mount Vernon Public Library Black History Month Event At Mount Vernon Public Library
Black History Month Event At Mount Vernon Public Library MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The Mount Vernon Public Library will screen the film "Prince Among Slaves" from 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday. The film tells the story of Abdul Rahman Sori, who in 1788 was sold into slavery and brought to the United States despite being the heir to the throne of one of the largest kingdoms in Africa. A discussion, led by Imam Abdul Azeez, immediately will follow the screening. Light refreshments will be served.  The Mount Vernon Library is at 28 S. First Ave. 

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Sports
Eastchester Hoops Star Olivia Heffernan Scores 1,000th Point Eastchester Hoops Star Olivia Heffernan Scores 1,000th Point
Eastchester Hoops Star Olivia Heffernan Scores 1,000th Point EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Eastchester High School senior Olivia Heffernan scored her 1,000th career point during a girls basketball game on Feb. 6. The milestone came when she hit a free throw late in the last quarter of a 55-36 victory over Pelham High School. Olivia has played on the varsity team since she was in eighth-grade and came into her own during sophomore and junior years. No girl had reached 1,000 points for the Eagles in 15 years. 

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Neighbors
Stamford Resident Named To Siena College Preisdent's List Stamford Resident Named To Siena College Preisdent's List
Stamford Resident Named To Siena College Preisdent's List STAMFORD, Conn. -- Theo Vancraeynest has been named to the President's List at Siena College for the Fall 2014 semester. Vancraeynest is majoring in marketing. The President's List requires a 3.9 grade point average or higher.  Siena College is located in Albany, N.Y.

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Politics
Sen. Murphy Launches Petition To End School Aid Gap Elimination Adjustment Sen. Murphy Launches Petition To End School Aid Gap Elimination Adjustment
Sen. Murphy Launches Petition To End School Aid Gap Elimination Adjustment PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- State Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-40th District) recently launched an online petition to end the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA). "Eliminating the GEA is common sense policy decision that I fully support," Murphy said in a statement. "We have a number of important issues facing the legislature this year but if we're serious about improving the quality of life here in New York I can think of no better investment than in our kid's education." The GEA was first implemented in 2010 by then- Gov. David Paterson. It was introduced for the 2010-11 fiscal year as a way to he…

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