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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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News
Murphy Calls For End Of State's Gap Elimination Adjustment Murphy Calls For End Of State's Gap Elimination Adjustment
Murphy Calls For End Of State's Gap Elimination Adjustment PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- State Sen. Terrence Murphy, along with the New York State Senate Republican Majority outlined a plan to abolish the notorious Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA) and it's impact on state funding to public schools. The Senate Republican Conference is proposing to return $1 billion to schools across the state by accelerating the complete elimination of the GEA in the 2015-16 state budget. "As a father of three young kids I believe we have a responsibility to provide a quality education for all of New York's children,"  Murphy said in a statement. "By finally getting ri…

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Politics
Murphy Calls For Ending Gap Elimination Adjustment For School Aid Murphy Calls For Ending Gap Elimination Adjustment For School Aid
Murphy Calls For Ending Gap Elimination Adjustment For School Aid WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- State Sen. Terrence Murphy, along with the New York State Senate Republican Majority outlined a plan to abolish the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA) and its impact on state funding to public schools. The Senate Republican Conference is proposing to return $1 billion to schools across the state by accelerating the complete elimination of the GEA in the 2015-16 state budget. "As a father of three young kids I believe we have a responsibility to provide a quality education for all of New York's children,"  Murphy said in a statement. "By finally getting rid of t…

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Neighbors
Stamford Resident Named To Clemson President's List Stamford Resident Named To Clemson President's List
Stamford Resident Named To Clemson President's List STAMFORD, Conn. -- Gregory Richard Lupinacci of Stamford was named to the president's list at Clemson University for the fall 2014 semester. Lupinacci is majoring in biochemistry. To be named to the president's list, a student must achieve a 4.0 (all As) grade-point average. 

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Events
Darien Library Hosts Black History Month Film Festival Darien Library Hosts Black History Month Film Festival
Darien Library Hosts Black History Month Film Festival DARIEN, Conn.  -- The Children’s Department at the Darien Library will host its first-ever Family Film Festival for Black History Month this month. During the school recess break week from Monday, Feb. 16, through Friday, Feb. 20, the library will screen one notable children’s movie each day at 2 p.m. featuring black actors and actresses. Disney’s 2009 Academy Award nominated "The Princess and the Frog" (Rated G, 97 minutes, recommended for ages kindergarten and above) will kick off the Family Film Festival on Monday, Feb. 16.  Unless noted, all films will screen in the Louise Parker Berry…

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Schools
New Canaan Students Earn Dean's List At Washington & Lee University New Canaan Students Earn Dean's List At Washington & Lee University
New Canaan Students Earn Dean's List At Washington & Lee University NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Three New Canaan residents were named to the dean's list at Washington and Lee University for the fall 2014 semester: Katherine Dalia   Andrew Redman O'Callahan Taylor To be on the Dean's List, a student must earn above a 3.4 grade point average. 

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Neighbors
Stamford Seminar Takes On Topic Of Blacks And Police Encounters Stamford Seminar Takes On Topic Of Blacks And Police Encounters
Stamford Seminar Takes On Topic Of Blacks And Police Encounters STAMFORD, Conn. -- In recognition of Black History Month, the Stamford Community Collective is hosting the first in a series of educational and training opportunities targeted to black parents and students at the Ferguson Library in Stamford on Wednesday, Feb. 18. In "Five Opportunities for Building Better Communities," actual youth and police encounters will be studied for responses during table discussions. A panel of experts will provide guidance on best practices. Panel members will be members of the Stamford Police Department, ACLU, Stamford Mayor’s Office, University of Connecticu…

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Lifestyle
Mount Vernon Southside Garbage Pickup Changes Due To Holiday Mount Vernon Southside Garbage Pickup Changes Due To Holiday
Mount Vernon Southside Garbage Pickup Changes Due To Holiday MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Because the Lincoln's Birthday and Presidents Day holidays will fall on normal garbage pickup days for southside Mount Vernon, the following pickup schedule will be in effect: Southside cardboard pickup will be on Friday. There will be no Southside garbage pickup on Monday. Southside garbage pickup will be on Tuesday. Alternate-side-of-the-street parking is suspended for Monday. 

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Schools
Norwalk Community College Offers Pharmacy Technician Training Norwalk Community College Offers Pharmacy Technician Training
Norwalk Community College Offers Pharmacy Technician Training NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Community College Extended Studies and Workforce Education Division will offer a 20-session pharmacy technician training program from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting Feb. 17. The program will prepare students for entry-level positions in community and hospital pharmacy setting. They also will be trained to take the “Pharmacy Certified Technician” examination. A high school diploma or the equivalent is required to take the exam.  The class will meet from 7-10 p.m. Tuition is $699; textbooks and materials will be additional. The Co…

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Politics
Assemblywoman Paulin Blasts Teacher Evaluations In Letter To Chancellor Assemblywoman Paulin Blasts Teacher Evaluations In Letter To Chancellor
Assemblywoman Paulin Blasts Teacher Evaluations In Letter To Chancellor WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Assemblywoman Amy Paulin sent a letter last week to Merryl H. Tisch, chancellor of the Board of Regents, regarding teacher evaluations. "We believe that New York State’s Annual Professional Performance Review (“APPR”) process fails to accomplish the purposes for which it was developed, and provides unreliable data rather than accountability and transparency," Paulin said in the letter, which was also signed by five other members of the Assembly. "While we believe that teachers and principals should be evaluated by trained administrators and held accountable for …

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Events
The Watermark In Bridgeport Goes Red For Women Bake Sale The Watermark In Bridgeport Goes Red For Women Bake Sale
The Watermark In Bridgeport Goes Red For Women Bake Sale BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Residents and associates at The Watermark at 3030 Park senior living community recently held an in-house bake sale to raise money for the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” campaign. Everyone involved dressed in red to support the cause and spent the days leading up to the bake sale working in groups on their treats. The sale generated more than $350 for the American Heart Association. Additionally, the group also used the bake sale as an opportunity to raise nearly $200 for the Daughters of Charity convent in Bridgeport. The convent recently was …

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