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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
Thousands Of Tickets Issued In State Distracted-Driving Detail Thousands Of Tickets Issued In State Distracted-Driving Detail
Thousands Of Tickets Issued In State Distracted-Driving Detail WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- New York State Police issued more than 17,000 tickets in Westchester County and throughout the state during a distracted-driving enforcement campaign from April 10 through April 15, according to officials.  During the campaign, State Police targeted drivers using handheld devices when behind the wheel, police said. Troopers also were on the look-out for distracted or impaired drivers, those not properly buckled up or violating the “Move Over Law,” police said.  Statewide, a total of 2,752 tickets were issued for cell-phone use or texting as well as 5,557 f…

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State Police Issue Thousands Of Tickets In Distracted-Driving Detail State Police Issue Thousands Of Tickets In Distracted-Driving Detail
State Police Issue Thousands Of Tickets In Distracted-Driving Detail PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- New York State Police issued more than 17,000 tickets throughout the state, including in Putnam. during a distracted driving enforcement campaign from April 10 through April 15, according to officials.  During the campaign, the New York State Police targeted drivers using handheld devices when behind the wheel, police said.   Troopers also were on the look-out for distracted or impaired drivers, those not properly buckled up or violating the “Move Over Law,” police said.  Statewide, a total of 2,752 tickets were issued for cell-phone use and texting, as well as 5,…

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Events
Author Malcolm Gauld Speaking On College Success In Darien Author Malcolm Gauld Speaking On College Success In Darien
Author Malcolm Gauld Speaking On College Success In Darien DARIEN, Conn. -- YWCA Parent Awareness and Barrett Bookstore in Darien will host a seminar to prepare parents who have kids entering college on Wednesday at 7 p.m.  Darien author Malcolm Gauld will lead a discussion and sign copies of his recently updated book, "College Success Guaranteed 2.0." It offers a straightforward plan for parents to help their new college student not only survive freshman year, but also to thrive and succeed. Gauld is president of the Hyde Schools, a national community of public and private schools and programs committed to a unique brand of family-based charac…

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Police & Fire
Three Hospitalized In Attack At Yorktown Park Three Hospitalized In Attack At Yorktown Park
Three Hospitalized In Attack At Yorktown Park YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Three individuals were attacked in Glen Sylvan Park Preserve on Thursday and were hospitalized as a result of their injuries, according to LoHud.com.  Two couples were in the park at approximately 11:15 p.m. when two individuals who masked their identity approached them and attacked with a blunt instrument, LoHud.com reported.  Two of the victims were still being treated in Westchester Medical Center on Monday morning, LoHud.com said.  Anyone with information regarding the attack is asked to call 914-962-4141.

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Stormy Start To Workweek In Fairfield; Flooding Possible Stormy Start To Workweek In Fairfield; Flooding Possible
Stormy Start To Workweek In Fairfield; Flooding Possible FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Heavy rain and wind will make for a soggy start to the workweek in Fairfield County and could cause minor flooding in coastal areas.  Showers will linger for most of the day on Monday, with a high of 55 degrees. The chance of rain is 100 percent with wind gusts up to 30 mph.  The showers will continue into the night with the possibility of thunderstorms.  The sun will return Tuesday afternoon with a high about 67 degrees.  Rain will return on Wednesday with a high in the low 60s. The chance of rain is around 30 percent.  Partly to mostly sunny skies w…

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Carmel Sex Offender Moves Away From Victim After Settlement Carmel Sex Offender Moves Away From Victim After Settlement
Carmel Sex Offender Moves Away From Victim After Settlement CARMEL, N.Y. -- A Carmel sex offender who was allowed by the courts to move in next door to one of his victims has moved a few miles away to Mahopac, according to LoHud.com.  Mario Caruso, 64, agreed to relocate as part of a settlement with the now 20-year-old victim. The 5-foot-6, 260-pound Caruso sexually assaulted his victim when she was 8 years old, as well as her friend, who was 9, LoHud.com reported.  Click here to read the full article.   

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Opt-Out Fallout Feared With Math Tests Looming Opt-Out Fallout Feared With Math Tests Looming
Opt-Out Fallout Feared With Math Tests Looming PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- With the second week of state standardized testing underway, concerns and fears about how high opt out rates will impact state and federal funding are continuing to rise, according to the Albany Times Union.  One advocacy group states approximately 175,000 students opted out of testing last week and while the State lacks precise numbers, they are continuing to emphasize that less than 95 percent participation will make it difficult to show progress, the Times Union reported.  Students are supposed to take the math portion of the standardized tests starting on Wedn…

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Stormy Start To Workweek In Armonk, Flooding Possible Stormy Start To Workweek In Armonk, Flooding Possible
Stormy Start To Workweek In Armonk, Flooding Possible WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Heavy rain and wind are making for a soggy start to the workweek in Westchester County and could cause minor flooding in coastal areas.  Showers will linger for most of the day on Monday with a high of 57 degrees. Chance of rain is 100 percent with wind gusts up to 21 mph.  Showers will continue into the night with the possibility of thunderstorms.  Sun will return on Tuesday with a high around 70 degrees.  Rain will return on Wednesday with a high in the low 60s. Chance of rain is around 30 percent.  Partly-to-mostly sunny skies will prevail through…

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Stormy Start To Workweek In Putnam, Flooding Possible Stormy Start To Workweek In Putnam, Flooding Possible
Stormy Start To Workweek In Putnam, Flooding Possible PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Heavy rain and wind are making for a soggy start to the workweek in Putnam County and could cause minor flooding in coastal areas.  Showers will linger for most of the day on Monday with a high of 56 degrees. Chance of rain is 100 percent with wind gusts up to 30 mph.  Showers will continue into the night with the possibility of thunderstorms.  Sun will return on Tuesday afternoon with a high around 64 degrees.  Rain will return on Wednesday with a high in the low 60s. Chance of rain is around 30 percent.  Partly-to-mostly sunny skies will prevail through…

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Schools
Opt-Out Fallout Feared With Math Tests Looming Opt-Out Fallout Feared With Math Tests Looming
Opt-Out Fallout Feared With Math Tests Looming WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- With the second week of state standardized testing underway, concerns and fears about how high opt-out rates will impact state and federal funding are continuing to rise, according to the Albany Times Union.  One advocacy group states approximately 175,000 students opted out of testing last week and while the State lacks precise numbers, they are continuing to emphasize that less than 95 percent participation will make it difficult to show progress, the Times Union reported.  Students are supposed to take the math portion of the standardized tests starting on…

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