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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

Schools

Wilton Student Named To Clemson University Dean's List WILTON, Conn. -- Anne C. Giordano of Wilton was named to the Dean's List at Clemson University for the fall 2014 semester. Giordano is majoring in English. To be named to the dean's list, a student must achieve a grade-point average between 3.50 and 3.99 on a 4.0 scale. The college is located in Clemson, S.C.

by Joe Jenkins

02/16/2015

Schools

WestConn Holds Forum On Campus Disaster Mitigation Plan DANBURY, Conn. -- Western Connecticut State University in Danbury will hold a meeting on Tuesday for students, faculty, staff and members of the public to learn about and comment on the Multi-Campus Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meeting will be at 2 p.m. in Room 202 of the Midtown Student Center. The plan, which includes Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, comprising four state universities, 12 Community Colleges and Charter Oak State College, will assist the campuses in identifying and reducing risks from natural hazards, identify actions that can be taken to prevent loss of li…

by Joe Jenkins

02/16/2015

Events

Discuss The Ins And Outs Of The Oscars At The Fairfield Library FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Library will host a discussion about the upcoming Academy Awards on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at noon. Wondering which films will win at the Oscars this month? Are you often confused with the winners, and this year, even the nominees? Come and talk movies and find out which films we think should win, and which films we think will probably win. Learn about the historical inaccuracies in three of the nominated films, question racism in the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences and explore other hot topics about the films that were chosen for nominati…

by Joe Jenkins

02/16/2015

Events

Keep Kids Busy On Presidents Day In Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Most kids in Fairfield County will be out of school with nothing to do on Presidents Day. Thankfully, there are plenty of programs in the area to keep everyone busy on the day off. Greenwich: The Bruce Museum will host an arts-and-crafts workshop for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade from 10 a.m. to noon. Norwalk: The Stepping Stones Museum for Children will be open regular hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Maritime Aquarium's new exhibit, featuring the black dragon and other animals that have the word dragon in their names, will be open…

by Joe Jenkins

02/16/2015

Business

Retired Westchester Surrogate Judge Heads Expansion Of Law Firm WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- DelBello, Donnellan, Weingarten, Wise & Wiederkehr, a prominent New York metropolitan area law firm, has announced the expansion of its estate practice to be headed by Westchester County Surrogate Judge Anthony A. Scarpino Jr., who retired on Jan. 31 after 14 years on the bench. “We are extremely pleased to have Judge Scarpino joining us to lead our expanded Estates and Trusts Practice Group. I cannot think of anyone better qualified and more uniquely experienced for this specialized area of practice than Tony," Alfred E. Donnellan, Managing Partner said in a stat…

by Joe Jenkins

02/16/2015

News

Three-Alarm Fire Tops Last Week's News In Putnam PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories from last week around Putnam County. Firefighters spent Tuesday afternoon battling a three-alarm blaze at a storage building located on a farm in Southeast. A Carmel woman and Brewster man were charged in after a stabbing in Dutchess County. The third-highest ranking police official in Putnam County tendered his resignation. Putnam County florists geared up for Valentine's Day. Southeast Supervisor Tony Hay announced he is seeking another term. Educators from across the region gathered at Putnam/Northern Westchester BOC…

by Joe Jenkins

02/15/2015

News

Questions About Train Crash Top Last Week's News In Northern Westchester NORTHERN WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories from around Northern Westchester last week. Questions continue to linger as to why Edgemont's Ellen Brody stopped her SUV on the train tracks on the night of the fatal Metro-North crash in Valhalla. A Lewisboro man was killed in a car accident in Armonk on Thursday. State Police are searching for a man wanted in a hit-and-run accident in Yorktown on Tuesday. Somers restaurants will participate in restaurant week next month. Pound Ridge Elementary School hosted a student cabaret. A Pleasantville man was charged wi…

by Joe Jenkins

02/15/2015

News

School Closure Tops Week's News In Southern Westchester SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories around Southern Westchester from last week. Good Counsel Academy in White Plains announced it will close. Radio Shack announced it will close several locations, including one in Yonkers. Tarrytown-based OnTrack Sport Center is looking to build a new field house in Greenburgh. Scarsdale police charged a man and woman with possession of illegal prescriptions. A man was found dead on the train tracks near the Rye Metro-North station. Dobbs Ferry-based St. Christopher's held a fundraising dinner in White Plains to s…

by Joe Jenkins

02/15/2015

Weather

Wintry Weather, Toy Store Closure Top Week's News In Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Here's a look at the top stories around Fairfield County from the past week. Another bout of wintry weather hit Fairfield County for the third consecutive week, causing delays, accidents and school closings. Blinn's Toy Store in Fairfield announced it will be closing for good after 82 years of business. The Backstroke offers eclectic gifts and help with back pain to Bridgeport residents. A female teacher at Danbury High School was suspended after she was accused of improper conduct with a male student. Darien police charged a Torrington man with l…

by Joe Jenkins

02/15/2015

Politics

Cuomo Won't Yield On Teacher Evaluations, Report Says WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo held his line on teacher evaluations at two different events recently, according to Capital New York. Cuomo said that he doesn't like undergoing performance evaluations, either, referring to elections, but that he has to; and so should teachers, Capital New York reported. The governor went on to say that his evaluation plan, which would put more weight on standardized test scores would be fair to teachers and students alike, Capital New York said. Click here to read the full article.

by Joe Jenkins

02/14/2015

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