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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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Politics
Maloney Questions DOT Secretary On Rail Crossings Maloney Questions DOT Secretary On Rail Crossings
Maloney Questions DOT Secretary On Rail Crossings PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D - Putnam County) questioned Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx about improving security at railroad crossings on Wednesday.  “We have to act on commonsense safety measures to ensure we never repeat last week’s horrific accident," Maloney said in a statement. "Each year, there are thousands of collisions and hundreds of deaths at rail crossings, and our local and state governments should have the resources they need to upgrade  safety devices as well as potentially relocate grade crossings in high density areas.” Foxx r…

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NY Conservatives Oppose Astorino's Reform Party NY Conservatives Oppose Astorino's Reform Party
NY Conservatives Oppose Astorino's Reform Party WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Top conservatives in New York are opposing the formation of Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino's Reform Party, according to nystateofpolitics.com.  Astorino originally formed the party under the Anti-Common Core ballot line during his failed run for governor last year. Astorino received more than 50,000 votes on the line, allowing it to remain through the current election cycle, nystateofpolitics.com said.  State conservatives expressed concern over the party's name and that it creates a bigger, more confusing field of minor parties, nystateofpolitics.…

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Maloney Questions DOT Secretary On Rail Crossings Maloney Questions DOT Secretary On Rail Crossings
Maloney Questions DOT Secretary On Rail Crossings BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D - parts of Northern Westchester, Putnam) questioned Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx about improving security at railroad crossings on Wednesday.  “We have to act on commonsense safety measures to ensure we never repeat last week’s horrific accident," Maloney said in a statement. "Each year, there are thousands of collisions and hundreds of deaths at rail crossings, and our local and state governments should have the resources they need to upgrade  safety devices as well as potentially relocate grade crossings in high density…

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News
Elmsford Superintendent Addresses Reports Of Man Luring Teenage Girl Elmsford Superintendent Addresses Reports Of Man Luring Teenage Girl
Elmsford Superintendent Addresses Reports Of Man Luring Teenage Girl ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- Elmsford Union Free School Superintendent Joseph Ricca sent a letter to community members regarding recent reports that a man in a pickup truck attempted to lure a teenage girl into his vehicle.  The following is the complete text of Ricca's letter to the community: Good morning EUFSD community member, So that you are aware, News 12 Westchester reported that an "attempted luring" of a minor female took place in Elmsford yesterday afternoon. The story indicated that the female, (17 to 18 years old), was approached by a male driving a "green pick-up truck" near Knollw…

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Police & Fire
Mamaroneck Firefighters Respond To Townhouse Complex Blaze Mamaroneck Firefighters Respond To Townhouse Complex Blaze
Mamaroneck Firefighters Respond To Townhouse Complex Blaze MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- The Mamaroneck Fire Department is battling a blaze at a townhouse complex on Hommocks Road, according to LoHud.com.  The fire was reported at 11:30 a.m. and is believed to have started in the boiler room. Responders have issued a call for mutual aid, LoHud.com reported.  Click here to read the full article. 

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News
Car Fire Snarls Morning Commute On Tappan Zee Bridge Car Fire Snarls Morning Commute On Tappan Zee Bridge
Car Fire Snarls Morning Commute On Tappan Zee Bridge TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Responders extinguished a car fire near the toll plaza on the Tappan Zee Bridge on Wednesday morning, according to multiple reports. The car caught fire near the southbound toll plaza at approximately 7:45 a.m. and slowed traffic while crews extinguished the blaze and put sand, LoHud.com reported.  Click here to read the full article. 

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Pelham Manor Police Chief's Racist Emails Included Crude Joke, Report Says Pelham Manor Police Chief's Racist Emails Included Crude Joke, Report Says
Pelham Manor Police Chief's Racist Emails Included Crude Joke, Report Says PELHAM MANOR, N.Y. -- The racist emails forwarded by Pelham Manor Police Chief Alfred Mosiello included several stereotypes of black people, according to LoHud.com.  The emails included statements alluding to black Americans often being incarcerated, unwilling to work and women having children in order to collect welfare checks, LoHud.com reported.  Mosiello was issued a disciplinary pay cut as a result of the racist emails.  Click here to read the full LoHud.com article. 

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News
Putnam Sheriff Searches For Woman Wanted On Criminal Mischief Charges Putnam Sheriff Searches For Woman Wanted On Criminal Mischief Charges
Putnam Sheriff Searches For Woman Wanted On Criminal Mischief Charges PATTERSON, N.Y. -- The Putnam County Sheriff's Department is searching for a woman who failed to appear in Town of Patterson Court on charges of criminal mischief, according to officials.  Angela J. Wojcik (a.k.a. Angela Cote), 46, is a white female, standing 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes, police said.  Anyone with information as to Caridi’s whereabouts should contact the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department (845) 808-4357.

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Weather
City To Remove Large Snow Piles In South Norwalk City To Remove Large Snow Piles In South Norwalk
City To Remove Large Snow Piles In South Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- The city of Norwalk will remove snow piles from Washington, North Main and Wall Street overnight this week. These areas will be posted for “No Parking” from 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11, until 8 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12. 

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Politics
Legislator Peter Harckham Won't Seek Re-Election Legislator Peter Harckham Won't Seek Re-Election
Legislator Peter Harckham Won't Seek Re-Election SOMERS, N.Y. -- Westchester County Legislator Peter Harckham (D- Somers, Bedford, Mount Kisco, North Salem, Lewisboro, Pound Ridge) issued a statement via Facebook saying he won't seek reelection.  Harckham was elected in 2007 and was named the majority leader for the Board of Legislators in 2010.  He represents District 2 which includes Somers, Bedford, Mount Kisco, North Salem, Lewisboro and Pound Ridge. Harckham's complete statement is below: Dear Friends, For the past seven years it has been my privilege and honor to represent the people of northeast Westchester on the West…

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