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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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Police Issue 64 Tickets In Seatbelt Enforcement Roadcheck Police Issue 64 Tickets In Seatbelt Enforcement Roadcheck
Police Issue 64 Tickets In Seatbelt Enforcement Roadcheck PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- New York State Police conducted a "Buckle Up New York" seatbelt enforcement detail on Route 35 in Somers near Putnam County on Thursday.  During the road check Troopers issued 64 tickets: 41 for seatbelt violations, 21 for speeding and two for other infractions.

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Schools
Common Core 'Not Working' In NJ, Will NY Be Next State To Move On? Common Core 'Not Working' In NJ, Will NY Be Next State To Move On?
Common Core 'Not Working' In NJ, Will NY Be Next State To Move On? WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has called on the Garden State to scrap the controversial Common Core standards, despite supporting the national academic standards earlier in his career, according to NJ.com.  Christie said he reversed field after seeing the standards adopted and still failing. New Jersey was one of the early adopters of the Common Core standards, NJ.com reported.  With a neighboring Northeast state kicking the standards to the curb, is New York now on the clock to follow suit? Click here to read the full article.  Leading educators in We…

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Teen Driver Sentencing Tops Last Week's News In Southern Westchester Teen Driver Sentencing Tops Last Week's News In Southern Westchester
Teen Driver Sentencing Tops Last Week's News In Southern Westchester SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories last week from around Southern Westchester County.  The 16-year-old Pleasantville girl involved in a car crash that killed three teen boys while driving without a license over Labor Day weekend in 2014 was sentenced Tuesday to probation and community service. A Rhode Island woman was arrested after allegedly spitting and kicking police officers who were trying to arrest her.  Sen. Charles Schumer is calling for stiffer penalties for people making deliberately false alerts to police departments.  The threat of tick-born…

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Pataki's Presidential Run Tops Week's News In Putnam County Pataki's Presidential Run Tops Week's News In Putnam County
Pataki's Presidential Run Tops Week's News In Putnam County PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories last week from around Putnam County.  Garrison resident and former New York State Gov. George Pataki announced he will run for President in 2016.  Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell discussed a wide variety of topics in the Daily Voice Leaders Series.  A Mahopac man was charged with driving with a blood alcohol content more than four times the legal limit.  Members of the Putnam Valley community remembered Richard A. Smeriglio, a former hardware store owner, who passed away Monday. Putnam was ranked as an "improving" c…

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Teen Driver Sentencing Tops Last Week's News In Northern Westchester Teen Driver Sentencing Tops Last Week's News In Northern Westchester
Teen Driver Sentencing Tops Last Week's News In Northern Westchester NORTHERN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories last week from around Northern Westchester County. The 16-year-old Pleasantville girl involved in a car crash that killed three teen boys while driving without a license over Labor Day weekend in 2014 was sentenced Tuesday to probation and community service. A Rhodie Island woman was arrested after allegedly spitting and kicking police officers who were trying to arrest her.  Sen. Charles Schumer is calling for stiffer penalties for people making deliberately false alerts to police departments.  The threat of ti…

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Schools
Common Core 'Not Working' In NJ, Will NY Be Next To Move On? Common Core 'Not Working' In NJ, Will NY Be Next To Move On?
Common Core 'Not Working' In NJ, Will NY Be Next To Move On? PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has called on the Garden State to scrap the controversial Common Core standards, despite supporting the national academic standards earlier in his career, according to NJ.com.  Christie said he reversed field after seeing the standards adopted and still failing. New Jersey was one of the early adopters of the Common Core standards, NJ.com reported.  With a neighboring Northeast state kicking the standards to the curb, is New York now on the clock to follow suit? Click here to read the full article.  Leading educators in Westche…

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Police & Fire
State Police Dish Out 64 Tickets In Seatbelt Enforcement Roadcheck State Police Dish Out 64 Tickets In Seatbelt Enforcement Roadcheck
State Police Dish Out 64 Tickets In Seatbelt Enforcement Roadcheck WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- New York State Police conducted a "Buckle Up New York" seatbelt enforcement detail on Route 35 in Somers on Thursday.  During the road check Troopers issued 64 tickets: 41 for seatbelt violations, 21 for speeding and two for other infractions.

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Popcorn Factory Issues Recall Popcorn Factory Issues Recall
Popcorn Factory Issues Recall WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Popcorn Factory of Lake Forest, Ill. is voluntarily recalling 600 4oz bags of "Lite Works Dill Pickle Popcorn," because it may contain undeclared milk.  The Product comes in a 4oz foil bag. The popcorn bags have a lot number of 15111, the best by date is Sept. 17, 2015. The popcorn was distributed nationally to Burlington Coat Factory retail stores. Customers who purchased the recalled product may contact The Popcorn Factory at 1-888-238-8107 for a replacement.

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Popcorn Factory Recall Issued Popcorn Factory Recall Issued
Popcorn Factory Recall Issued FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The Popcorn Factory of Lake Forest, Ill. is voluntarily recalling 600 4oz bags of "Lite Works Dill Pickle Popcorn," because it may contain undeclared milk.  The Product comes in a 4oz foil bag. The popcorn bags have a lot number of 15111, the best by date is Sept. 17, 2015. The popcorn was distributed nationally to Burlington Coat Factory retail stores. Customers who purchased the recalled product may contact The Popcorn Factory at 1-888-238-8107 for a replacement.

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Weather
Thunderstorm Chance Will Return To Putnam County Thunderstorm Chance Will Return To Putnam County
Thunderstorm Chance Will Return To Putnam County PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Sun, lower humidity and temperatures in the 80s will make Friday a banner day in Westchester County, but storms could threaten to dampen the weekend.  Saturday will begin partly sunny with highs around 80 degrees, but storms could threaten the area in the afternoon. Chance of rain and thunderstorms is 20 percent.  Soggy weather becomes much more likely on Sunday with a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout most of the day and into Monday. 

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