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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

Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Is In Effect In Fairfield Severe Thunderstorm Watch Is In Effect In Fairfield
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Is In Effect In Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- For the second consecutive day, the National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Fairfield County until 7 p.m. Thursday.  Scattered storms and showers are expected to move through the area, mainly after 5 p.m. The chance of showers during the day is around 30 percent.  Rain and possible lightning become a little more likely into the evening hours before 11 p.m. The chance of precipitation is 50 percent into the night.  Sun is expected to return Friday with a high of 77 degrees. 

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News
White Plains Fires Longtime Public Works Commissioner White Plains Fires Longtime Public Works Commissioner
White Plains Fires Longtime Public Works Commissioner WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The White Plains City Council surprisingly voted to fire Joseph Nicoletti from his longtime post as Commissioner of the Department of Public Works on Wednesday, according to LoHud.com.  The council voted 5-2 to terminate Nicoletti, who has held the position since 1992. Officials were not aware of any outstanding issues connected to Noicoletti, LoHud.com reported.  Click here to read the full article. 

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Police & Fire
Former Yonkers Narcotics Officer Sentenced In Perjury Case Former Yonkers Narcotics Officer Sentenced In Perjury Case
Former Yonkers Narcotics Officer Sentenced In Perjury Case YONKERS, N.Y. -- A former Yonkers narcotics police officer was sentenced to six months of weekends in county jail on Thursday after pleading guilty to perjury, according to Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore. Neil Vera, 35,  of Yonkers, was sentenced today to six months of weekends at the County Jail on his April 23rd, 2015 guilty plea to: • one count of Perjury in the Second Degree, a class “E” Felony, • two counts of Official Misconduct, class “A” Misdemeanors. On March 21, 2014, the defendant, acting in concert with Christian Koch, 39, of Yonkers, made false statement…

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News
Patterson Woman, 29, Charged With Endangering Welfare Of Child Patterson Woman, 29, Charged With Endangering Welfare Of Child
Patterson Woman, 29, Charged With Endangering Welfare Of Child PATTERSON, N.Y. -- New York State Police charged a Patterson woman with endangering the welfare of a child after finding her unresponsive in her home on Tuesday, according to officials.  Celimata Diombera, 29, was found unresponsive in her home by Troopers who suspected her of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, police said.  Further investigation revealed that there were seven month old twins in the residence whom Diombera was babysitting. One child was located on the couch next to Diombera and one was lying on a bed in an adjacent room. Both children were returned to their …

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Police & Fire
Peekskill Man, 24, Charged In Stabbing At Putnam Restaurant Peekskill Man, 24, Charged In Stabbing At Putnam Restaurant
Peekskill Man, 24, Charged In Stabbing At Putnam Restaurant BREWSTER, N.Y. -- A Peekskill man is facing multiple charges following an alleged armed assault at Bull and Barrel restaurant on Route 22 in Brewster, according to New York State Police.  Robert A. Petrocine, 24, allegedly stabbed a 25-year-old man in the arm during an altercation. When authorities arrived, Petrocine allegedly tried to flee the scene in a Jeep, police said.  Petrocine was a passenger in the vehicle and was detained without incident. He was arraigned on second-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon charges. Petrocine was held on $100,000 cash ba…

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News
Man Charged With Driving Four Times Legal Limit In Route 6 Stop Man Charged With Driving Four Times Legal Limit In Route 6 Stop
Man Charged With Driving Four Times Legal Limit In Route 6 Stop MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- A Mahopac man was charged with driving with a blood alcohol content more than four times the legal limit on Tuesday, according to New York State Police officials.  Darryl J. Costello, 45, was driving on Route 6 and was pulled over for allegedly failing to dim his high beams to on-coming traffic, police said.  Costello was suspected of being intoxicated and subsequently provided a breathalyzer test that yielded a blood alcohol content of .38 percent, more than four times the legal limit, police said.  Costello was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated and …

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Business
Some Westchester Towns Rank High For Millennial Job Seekers Some Westchester Towns Rank High For Millennial Job Seekers
Some Westchester Towns Rank High For Millennial Job Seekers WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Several towns and cities in Westchester County were among the best places in New York for Millennial job seekers by Nerd Wallet.  Nerd Wallet ranked municipalities in the following metrics: Unemployment Rent affordability  Percentage of other millennials in the area Rye was ranked as the top town in Westchester and No. 6 overall in the state because of its convenient location to New York City and because of a 23 percent spike in millennial population.  The town of over 15,000 struggled mightily in affordability with an average rent of $1,800 per mon…

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Lifestyle
Fairfield Residents Less Likely To Be Married Early, Study Finds Fairfield Residents Less Likely To Be Married Early, Study Finds
Fairfield Residents Less Likely To Be Married Early, Study Finds FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Fairfield County residents are significantly less likely to be married by the age of 26 according to a recent study by The New York Times.  Fairield residents are 8 percent less likely to be married by 26 than the national average. Most traditionally liberal and progressive hubs like Chicago, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. followed a similar pattern, The Times reported.  Areas where marriage before the age of 26 is more prevalent included large swaths of Middle America as well as Utah, The Times study said.  Click here to read the full article. 

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Lifestyle
Putnam Residents Less Likely To Be Married Early, Study Finds Putnam Residents Less Likely To Be Married Early, Study Finds
Putnam Residents Less Likely To Be Married Early, Study Finds PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Putnam County residents are significantly less likely to be married by the age of 26 according to a recent study by The New York Times.  Putnam residents are 7 percent less likely to be married by 26 than the national average. Most traditionally liberal and progressive hubs like Chicago, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. followed a similar pattern, The Times reported.  Areas where marriage before the age of 26 is more prevalent included large swaths of Middle America as well as Utah, The Times study said.  Click here to read the full article. 

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Business
Taco Bell Makes Push To Make Food Healthier Taco Bell Makes Push To Make Food Healthier
Taco Bell Makes Push To Make Food Healthier WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Taco Bell introduced a new set of food standards that will eliminate artificial flavors, colors, high fructose corn syrup and other additives from its foods by the end of 2015, according to BuzzFeed.  The initiative, however, comes with a catch. The push for more natural, healthy foods won't include beverages or co-branded products like the Doritos Locos tacos, BuzzFeed said.  Click here to read the full article. 

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