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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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Patterson Woman Loses Property To Neighbor Patterson Woman Loses Property To Neighbor
Patterson Woman Loses Property To Neighbor PATTERSON, N.Y. -- A woman whose home rests partially in Patterson and partially in Connecticut was shocked to learn she had lost a portion of her property to a neighbor after her mortgage company failed to pay taxes on a parcel of land, according to LoHud.com.  Roseanne Di Guilio was looking to build a shed on what she thought was her property only to learn that Putnam County had foreclosed on a portion of it because property taxes hadn't been paid since 2004, LoHud.com reported.  The 0.2 acre parcel was sold at auction to her neighbor and includes portions of her home, including her k…

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Police & Fire
Yonkers Man Robbed At Gunpoint Yonkers Man Robbed At Gunpoint
Yonkers Man Robbed At Gunpoint YONKERS, N.Y. -- Two masked men reportedly robbed a Yonkers man at gunpoint on Thursday, according to LoHud.com. The suspects reportedly stole the victim's wallet and cash after showing the gun, LoHud.com reported.  Anyone with any information is urged to call Yonkers police at 914-377-7725.  Click here to read the full article.

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Schools
School-Based Health Clinic Divisive Issue In Mamaroneck School-Based Health Clinic Divisive Issue In Mamaroneck
School-Based Health Clinic Divisive Issue In Mamaroneck MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- A proposal that would have Mamaroneck schools partner with an outside not-for-profit health provider at Mamaroneck Avenue School has the community divided, according to LoHud.com.  Open Door already runs school-based clinics in other neighboring towns like Port Chester and Ossining. Those who support the proposal say it will help keep kids in class while addressing gaps in health care for lower-income students. Opponents, on the other hand, say the clinic could create security problems and lead to more sick kids going to school, LoHud.com reported.  Click here to rea…

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Schools
Pound Ridge Montessori School Hosts Garden Fundraiser Pound Ridge Montessori School Hosts Garden Fundraiser
Pound Ridge Montessori School Hosts Garden Fundraiser POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- Pound Ridge Montessori School recently hosted parents and alumni for a workshop and fundraiser. During the event, early childhood consultant Kristen Ancker led the group in a Positive Discipline Parent Workshop. Ancker, a former school administrator and teacher, shared long-term parenting skills that encourage children to think independently, become more responsible and have a greater respect for themselves and others. “We are delighted that Mrs. Ancker joined us for this fun evening," Grainne Bellotti, director and teacher at Pound Ridge Montessori School, said …

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Former SEAL Disputes Story That NBC's Brian Williams Flew With Team Six Former SEAL Disputes Story That NBC's Brian Williams Flew With Team Six
Former SEAL Disputes Story That NBC's Brian Williams Flew With Team Six FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- A former Navy SEAL is casting doubt on another claim made by beleaguered NBC news anchor Brian Williams of New Canaan, according to the New York Post.  Brandon Webb told the New York Post that he has serious doubts about a claim Brian Williams made about being embedded with SEAL Team Six during the Iraq War. Williams made the claim just days after the elite unit killed Osama bin Laden, the Post reported.  Webb said SEAL teams traditionally don't like to have journalists embedded within their units, and that he couldn't recall any journalist being assigned to S…

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Official Casts Doubt On Brian Williams' Claim He Flew With SEAL Team Six Official Casts Doubt On Brian Williams' Claim He Flew With SEAL Team Six
Official Casts Doubt On Brian Williams' Claim He Flew With SEAL Team Six WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A former Navy SEAL is casting doubt on yet another claim made by suspended NBC news anchor Brian Williams, according to the New York Post.  Brandon Webb told the New York Post he has serious doubts about a claim Brian Williams made about being embedded with SEAL Team Six during the Iraq War. Williams made the claim just days after the elite unit killed Osama bin Laden, the Post reported.  Webb said SEAL teams traditionally don't like to have journalists embedded within their units, and that he couldn't recall any journalist being assigned to SEAL Team Six, th…

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Police & Fire
Man Dies In Yonkers Apartment Building Fire Man Dies In Yonkers Apartment Building Fire
Man Dies In Yonkers Apartment Building Fire YONKERS, N.Y. -- A 47-year-old Yonkers man was killed during a kitchen fire in a Yonkers apartment building early Friday morning, according to officials. The fire started at approximately 2:37 a.m. at 47 Riverdale Avenue. The fire started in the victim's sixth floor apartment kitchen, the fire department said.  Responders found the man in the hallway and attempted to perform CPR before he succumbed to his injuries, the fire department said.  Both the fire department and Yonkers PD are investigating the fire. Authorities suspect the man may have been trying to heat his home using his …

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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $5.3M In Funding For Westchester Housing Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $5.3M In Funding For Westchester Housing
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $5.3M In Funding For Westchester Housing WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have announced a federal aid package that will provide more than $6.6 million to various housing projects in the Hudson Valley, including more than $5.3 million for projects in Westchester County.  “Having a roof over your head is one of life’s basic necessities so we must do everything we can to help provide those truly in need with a place to live," Schumer said in a statement. "This federal funding will help support housing initiatives throughout the Hudson Valley that assist needy families, the elderly, and person…

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Schools
Westport Students Named To Dean's List At WestConn Westport Students Named To Dean's List At WestConn
Westport Students Named To Dean's List At WestConn WESTPORT, Conn. -- Western Connecticut State University named three Westport residents to the dean’s list for fall 2014: Lazaro Alvarado, Art Mitchell Gilbertie, Media Arts Frankie Vartuli, Exploratory Studies

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Events
Ridgefield High Senior Gives Presentation On Human Trafficking Ridgefield High Senior Gives Presentation On Human Trafficking
Ridgefield High Senior Gives Presentation On Human Trafficking RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Ridgefield Library will host local human trafficking expert Sarah Blumrich on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 1 p.m.  Blumrich is a Ridgefield High School senior who interned last summer with Sanctuary For Families, a New York City-based nonprofit dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence, gender violence, and sex trafficking. This program contains some adult material and is not recommended for anyone under 14 years old. Click here to register.  The Ridgefield Library is located at 21 Governor St. 

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