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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

Sports
Weston Sports Commission Seeking Nominations For Sportsperson Of The Year Weston Sports Commission Seeking Nominations For Sportsperson Of The Year
Weston Sports Commission Seeking Nominations For Sportsperson Of The Year WESTON, Conn. -- The Weston Sports Commission is seeking nominations for the 2015 Weston Sportsperson of the Year, who will be recognized this October at the Fairfield County Sports Commission’s (FCSC) 11th annual Sports Night awards dinner. As part of the evening, the FCSC will recognize 16 Sportspersons of the Year from towns throughout the county, including Weston. The FCSC also will recognize new inductees into the Fairfield County Sports Hall of Fame, which has a professional wing, an amateur wing and a community service wing. The Weston Sportsperson of the Year Award recognizes…

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News
Brewster Guide Dog Recovering After Shielding Owner From Being Hit By Bus Brewster Guide Dog Recovering After Shielding Owner From Being Hit By Bus
Brewster Guide Dog Recovering After Shielding Owner From Being Hit By Bus BREWSTER, N.Y. -- A guide dog is recovering in a veterinary hospital in Southeast after leaping in front of a mini-school bus in Brewster to protect his blind owner on Monday, according to multiple reports. Figo, a male golden retriever, was in a splint following surgery to his right front leg. His owner, Audrey Stone, 62, is in Danbury Hospital recovering from several broken ribs, a broken elbow and a broken ankle, NBC New York reports. "All of us at Middlebranch Veterinary would like to thank everyone for the generous outpouring of well wishes for the service dog Figo (Not Bigo)," Mid…

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Westchester DA Janet DiFiore Warns Residents Of Check Washing Schemes Westchester DA Janet DiFiore Warns Residents Of Check Washing Schemes
Westchester DA Janet DiFiore Warns Residents Of Check Washing Schemes WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore is reminding residents to beware of check washing schemes.  Check washing is a scam that involves stealing mail that contains personal or business checks then altering the payee and the dollar amount by using chemicals to remove the original ink.  Tips for minimizing the risk of check washing include: Never put outgoing bills in your house mail box. Avoid placing your mail in street mail boxes. It’s strongly recommended that you take your outgoing mail to your local post office.  Minimize the number o…

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Sports
Iona College's Mariano Rivera III, Yanks' Legend's Son, Picked In MLB Draft Iona College's Mariano Rivera III, Yanks' Legend's Son, Picked In MLB Draft
Iona College's Mariano Rivera III, Yanks' Legend's Son, Picked In MLB Draft NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Iona College standout and Harrison resident Mariano Rivera III, the son of the Yankees' legendary closer Mariano Rivera, was selected in the fourth round, 134th overall, of Major League Baseball's first-year player draft by the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. Rivera, unlike his father, has excelled as a starter, posting a 5-7 record with 113 strikeouts in 85 innings, ESPN.com reported.  Rivera III was drafted by the Yankees last year in the 29th round, but elected to return to New Rochelle for his junior year, ESPN.com said.  Click here to read the full article…

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Police & Fire
Mahopac Resident Charged With Driving With A Suspended License In Yorktown Mahopac Resident Charged With Driving With A Suspended License In Yorktown
Mahopac Resident Charged With Driving With A Suspended License In Yorktown YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Yorktown Police charged a Mahopac man with driving without a license and operating a vehicle with a suspended registration on Monday, June 1, according to officials.  Police were dispatched to investigate a vehicle accident with personal injuries on East Main Street at approximately 1:34 p.m. Jamal Issa, 53, who was involved in the accident was taken to an area hospital for his injuries, police said.  Subsequent investigation revealed Issa had an expired license and his vehicle's registration had been suspended, police said. 

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Fairfield Will See Storms, Gusty Winds Fairfield Will See Storms, Gusty Winds
Fairfield Will See Storms, Gusty Winds FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected to roll through Fairfield County on Tuesday afternoon.  Storms will move into the area around 5 p.m. Some areas could see small hail and strong wind gusts. Chance of rain is 60 percent.  Sun will return on Wednesday and should remain for the rest of the workweek with temperatures in the 80s. Clouds and potential storms could return to the area on Saturday. 

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Putnam County Will See Storms, Gusty Winds Putnam County Will See Storms, Gusty Winds
Putnam County Will See Storms, Gusty Winds PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected to roll through Putnam County on Tuesday afternoon.  Storms will move into the area around 3 p.m. Some areas could see small hail and strong wind gusts. Chance of rain is 60 percent.  Sun will return on Wednesday and should remain for the rest of the workweek with temperatures in the 80s.  Clouds and potential storms could return to the area on Saturday. 

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Armonk Will See Storms, Gusty Winds Armonk Will See Storms, Gusty Winds
Armonk Will See Storms, Gusty Winds WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected to roll through Westchester County on Tuesday afternoon.  Storms will move into the area around 4 p.m. Some areas could see small hail and strong wind gusts. Chance of rain is 60 percent.  Sun will return on Wednesday and should remain for the rest of the workweek with temperatures in the 80s.  Clouds and potential storms could return to the area on Saturday. 

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Business
JP Morgan Cuts Voicemail For Digital Communication, Others May Follow Suit JP Morgan Cuts Voicemail For Digital Communication, Others May Follow Suit
JP Morgan Cuts Voicemail For Digital Communication, Others May Follow Suit WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Banking giant JP Morgan announced it will do away with voicemail in an effort to cut $3.2 million in costs, according to Business Insider.  Voicemail will be eliminated for retail employees on direct lines only. The change suggests a shift to more digital forms of communication like email, and that the voicemail is going the way of the fax machine, Business Insider reported.  Click here to read the full article. 

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Business
Banking Giant HSBC, With Offices In Stamford, To Lay Off 50,000 In Overhaul Banking Giant HSBC, With Offices In Stamford, To Lay Off 50,000 In Overhaul
Banking Giant HSBC, With Offices In Stamford, To Lay Off 50,000 In Overhaul FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Banking giant HSBC, which has offices in Stamford, said it would eliminate 50,000 jobs in an effort to increase profitability, according to The Wall Street Journal. In addition, the bank plans on moving all business out of Turkey and scaling back efforts in Brazil. Executives hope the reductions help cut annual costs by up to $5 billion by 2017, The Wall Street Journal reported.  Click here to read the full article. 

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