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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
Wet Weather Will Return To Fairfield Wet Weather Will Return To Fairfield
Wet Weather Will Return To Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Sunny skies will prevail over Fairfield County through Thursday before a new weather system brings rain to the area to end the week, the National Weather Service said.  Thursday will be the best day of the week with abundant sun and high temperatures of about 52 degrees. Showers and possible thunderstorms will move into the area Friday after 7 a.m. High temperatures will be around 57 degrees. The chance of rain is 70 percent.  Showers could linger on Saturday morning before clearing, with a high of 54 degrees.  Easter Sunday will be sunny but slightly co…

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News
New State Budget Includes Ethics Provision New State Budget Includes Ethics Provision
New State Budget Includes Ethics Provision PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- New York State's new $142 billion spending plan didn't include a minimum wage increase or an easing on property taxes, but it did contain ethics reforms aimed at minimizing political corruption, according to CBS News.  The reforms will force lawmakers to disclose more information regarding outside income and also require attorneys who hold public office to identify clients, CBS News reported.  The new budget increased education spending by $1.4 billion but also included the controversial reforms to teacher evaluations, CBS News said.  Click here to read the ful…

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News
Missing Person Alert For Man, 89, Canceled Missing Person Alert For Man, 89, Canceled
Missing Person Alert For Man, 89, Canceled Update, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.: PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services has canceled the missing vulnerable adult alert for Frederick McGhee. No further information has been released. Original report: PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services has issued a missing vulnerable adult alert for Putnam County. Frederick McGhee, 89, was last seen in St. James, N.Y. in Suffolk County at 2:30 a.m. on Monday. He has early on-set dementia and could be in need of medical attention.  McGhee is 5-feet, 9-inches ta…

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Missing Person Alert For Man, 89, Canceled Missing Person Alert For Man, 89, Canceled
Missing Person Alert For Man, 89, Canceled Update, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.: WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services has canceled the missing vulnerable adult alert for Frederick McGhee. No further information has been released. Original report: WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services has issued a missing vulnerable adult alert that includes Westchester County. Frederick McGhee, 89, was last seen in St. James in Suffolk County at 2:30 a.m. on Monday. He has early onset dementia and could be in need of medical attention.  McGhee is 5…

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Hannaford Recalls Two Products Hannaford Recalls Two Products
Hannaford Recalls Two Products PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Hannaford Supermarkets, which has a location in Carmel, has announced the recall of two mixed nut products due to possible salmonella contamination. The two products recalled, Nature's Place Roasted Unsalted Mixed Nuts and Nature's Place Cranberry Mix,  are in 9 – ounce and 9.5 – ounce packages with item numbers 725439 94507 and 725439 94563. Customers are advised to discard these products and bring the sales slip to any store to receive a full refund.

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Valhalla Woman Who Wins $3M In New York State Lottery Is ID'd Valhalla Woman Who Wins $3M In New York State Lottery Is ID'd
Valhalla Woman Who Wins $3M In New York State Lottery Is ID'd VALHALLA, N.Y. -- A Valhalla woman won $3 million off of a scratch off ticket recently, according to LoHud.com.  Darlene Smith has been a postal worker for 27 years. She purchased the ticket while picking up a birthday cake for her husband. Smith said she is still undecided if she will take a lump sum of $2.36 million, or opt for the 20 annual payments of $150,000, LoHud.com reported. This marks the third time this year a resident in the Lower Hudson Valley has won several million dollars in the lottery. In January, a Yonkers man won $5 million and a Congers man won $7 million last week…

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Katonah Consignment Business Owner Charged With Failing To Pay State Taxes Katonah Consignment Business Owner Charged With Failing To Pay State Taxes
Katonah Consignment Business Owner Charged With Failing To Pay State Taxes KATONAH, N.Y. -- The owner of a consignment business in Katonah was charged with failing to pay his personal New York State taxes for three years on Wednesday, according to Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore.  Barry Shevit, 66, allegedly failed to pay $28,862 in personal income tax to New York State between 2011 and 2013, the district attorney said.  The alleged tax fraud came to light during an investigation by the Westchester County District Attorneys office into the defendant’s consignment business. “This time of year no one looks forward to paying their income tax…

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Police & Fire
Yonkers Police Investigate Possible Homicide After Naked Man Found On Run Yonkers Police Investigate Possible Homicide After Naked Man Found On Run
Yonkers Police Investigate Possible Homicide After Naked Man Found On Run YONKERS, N.Y. -- Yonkers Police are investigating a possible homicide after responding to a call for a naked man running on Warburton Avenue early Monday morning, according to officials.  Authorities responded to the call at approximately 5:03 a.m. and found a 49-year-old man naked on the street. Subsequent investigation revealed a deceased female in a nearby apartment with multiple stab wounds, police said.  The naked male is currently in custody at a local hospital while he is treated for non-life threatening injuries. Authorities believe this could have stemmed from a domestic violen…

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New State Budget Includes Ethics Provision New State Budget Includes Ethics Provision
New State Budget Includes Ethics Provision WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- New York State's new $142 billion spending plan didn't include a minimum wage increase or an easing on property taxes, but it did contain ethics reforms aimed at minimizing political corruption, according to multiple reports. The ethics reforms will force lawmakers to disclose more information regarding outside income and also mandate attorneys that hold public office to identify clients, WCBS News reported.  The new budget increased education spending by $1.4 billion, but also included the controversial reforms to teacher evaluations, WCBS News said.  Cli…

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Business
Muse Paintbar In White Plains Blends Artwork With Drinks, Tapas Muse Paintbar In White Plains Blends Artwork With Drinks, Tapas
Muse Paintbar In White Plains Blends Artwork With Drinks, Tapas WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Those in search of creative inspiration and a fun night out can soon uncork their muse at Muse Paintbar, which opens in May at 84 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains. Combining painting instruction from professional local artists with a full selection of wine, beer, and tapas, Muse Paintbar will offer a variety of painting sessions each week with no art experience needed. Muse also offers private parties for bachelorettes, birthdays, kids’ parties, charity fundraisers, girls’ nights out or afternoon/evening team-building sessions with co-workers. Log on to www.musep…

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