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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

Police & Fire

Greenwich Teens Charged With Making Pot Brownies In Vacant Home GREENWICH, Conn. -- Three Greenwich teens are facing charges after allegedly baking pot brownies in a vacant Byram home, according to Greenwich Time. The three suspects were caught when a neighbor stopped over to check on the house for the owner, who was away, Greenwich Time reported. All three teens, Kyle Zeta, 18; Jack Portu, 18; and Sean Thomalen, 18, were charged with operation of a drug factory, illegal sale of marijuana and illegal possession of marijuanaburglary and interfering with an officer. Portu was also charged with forgery for possessing a fake ID. Thomalen was found with a …

by Joe Jenkins

12/15/2015

Events

Lodi Library Screens Three Movies In December LODI, N.J. -- The Lodi Memorial Library will host three more Wednesday movie events for adults in December. On Dec. 16, the library will screen "Grace of Monaco," starring Nicole Kidman and Tim Roth. The film follows the story of Grace Kelly and the time when she was forced to chose between a return to acting or continuing her role as the Princess of Monaco. "Pawn Sacrifice" will be screened on Dec. 23. American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer finds himself caught between two superpowers, the US and Russia, while navigating his own struggles with genius and madness. On Dec…

by Joe Jenkins

12/15/2015

News

Wayne Employee Named Professional Of Year WAYNE, N.J. -- Deshon Brisbon, a Building Maintenance Worker at Preakness Healthcare Center in Wayne, was selected as the Front Line Professional of the Year by Leading Age of New Jersey.Brisbon, a Paterson resident, has worked at Preakness since 2000. Preakness Healthcare center is licensed as a 406-bed skilled nursing facility that is owned and operated by the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

by Joe Jenkins

12/15/2015

Obituaries

Catherine Bankowski, 90, Stamford Resident STAMFORD, Conn. -- Catherine (Soltys) Bankowski, a lifetime resident of Stamford died on Friday Dec. 11. She was 90. Bankowski was born in Stamford on May 4, 1925 to the late John and Eudocea Soltys. Catherine grew up in Stamford and went on to raise her family there. She worked for Pitney Bowes as a line inspector and retired after many years of dedicated service to the company. Bankowski was a member of the Pitney Bowes Oval Club, the National Council of Senior Citizens and she enjoyed the time she spent volunteering at Quintard Manor. In her spare time she enjoyed playing BINGO and like…

by Joe Jenkins

12/15/2015

Neighbors

Letter: Why I Voted No On The Yorktown 2016 Budget YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The Yorktown Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, e-mail yorktown@dailyvoice.com. To the editor: Sometimes, voting "No" is the right thing to do. On Dec. 8, I voted no on the resolution to adopt the 2016 preliminary budget. Here are some of my reasons: Overall expenses are increasing faster than non-property tax revenues. The town is living beyond its means. Instead of reducing expenses, it is using its fund balance, to cover deficit operating budgets. Instead of reducing the expenses, the …

by Councilwoman Susan Siegel

12/15/2015

Business

Celebrate The Holidays At Ridgewood Cycle Shop RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Ridgewood Cycle Shop will host its annual customer appreciation holiday party on Thursday, Dec. 17.Food and beverages will be served from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Live music will be performed by the 4-1 Trio. The Ridgewood bicycle shop is located at 35 North Broad St.

by Joe Jenkins

12/14/2015

News

Positions Open For Saddle Brook Boards SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- The Saddle Brook Planning Board and the Saddle Brook Zoning Board are seeking requests for qualifications for several positions. The following positions are open for bid: Planning Board Attorney Planning Board Engineer Planning Board Planner Zoning Board Attorney Zoning Board Engineer Zoning Board Planner Qualification requests must be submitted by 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 5. Documents may be obtained from the Board Secretary’s office between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. or the Township’s website at www.saddlebrooknj.us.

by Joe Jenkins

12/14/2015

Events

Dine, Donate To Pompton Lakes Little League POMPTON LAKES, N.J. -- Pompton Lakes Riverdale Little League will hold a dining fundraiser at Thatcher Mcgees Irish Pub from Jan. 25 to Jan. 28. Diners who bring the pre-made flyer will have 20 percent of their bill go to the Pompton Lakes Little League. Click here to download the flyer. Thatcher McGhee's is located at 6 Wanaque Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

12/14/2015

Police & Fire

Putnam County Sheriff Seeks Public's Help In Search For Suspect PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Putnam County Sheriff's Department is seeking the public's help in finding Stanislav Mrazek (aka - Josef Pekala), who is wanted for grand larceny. Mrazek, 36, had a warrant issued for his arrest in March of 2003. He stands 5-feet, 8-inches tall weighing 195 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Mrazek also has a distinctive birth mark on the right side of his face. Anyone with information regarding Mrazek's whereabouts is asked to call 845-225-4300.

by Joe Jenkins

12/13/2015

News

Suspended Police Officer Tops Week's News Around Rockland County ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at last week's top stories from around Rockland County. The Clarkstown Police suspended Officer William Oliver for allegedly attacking his ex-girlfriend. Voters in the Clarkstown School District on Thursday approved a $36.2 million bond to repair aging school facilities after a tense battle. A 19-year-old homeless Manhattan man who pleaded not guilty to murder and robbery charges Thursday during his arraignment in state Supreme Court in New City says he was fending off a sexual attack when he fatally stabbed Michael Wimbert on Dec. 1. A tractor-traile…

by Joe Jenkins

12/13/2015

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