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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

Business
Whole Foods' Market Recall Includes Westchester Stores Whole Foods' Market Recall Includes Westchester Stores
Whole Foods' Market Recall Includes Westchester Stores WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Whole Foods Market has issued a recall for several items that were prepared with cumin and may pose a risk to those with peanut allergies, according to Food Safety News.  Items that were subject to the recall were sold between Jan. 14 and Feb. 6. All unsold items have been pulled from the shelves, Food Safety News reported.  No reactions to the cumin-spiced products have been reported as yet, Food Safety News said.  Whole Foods has locations in White Plains, Port Chester and Yonkers.  Click here to see the complete list of recalled items. 

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by Joe Jenkins
Business
New York Projects Start-Up Tax Breaks Will Double New York Projects Start-Up Tax Breaks Will Double
New York Projects Start-Up Tax Breaks Will Double WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- State officials have said the amount of tax breaks offered under Gov. Andrew Cuomo's "Start Up NY" program will double in 2015, according to Capital New York.  The program championed by Cuomo in 2013 has set up tax-free zones in and around college campuses throughout the state. Thus far, 73 companies have taken advantage of the program, bringing in over $100 million in private investment and created 2,400 new jobs, Capital New York reported.  The most recent tax expenditure report says the state will dole out $106 million under the Start Up NY program, up fro…

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by Joe Jenkins
Business
Whole Foods Market Recall Includes Fairfield Store Whole Foods Market Recall Includes Fairfield Store
Whole Foods Market Recall Includes Fairfield Store FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Whole Foods Market has issued a recall for several items that were prepared with cumin and may pose a risk to those with peanut allergies, according to Food Safety News.  Items that were subject to the recall were sold between Jan. 14 and Feb. 6. All unsold items have been pulled from the shelves, Food Safety News reported.  No reactions to the cumin-spiced products have been reported as yet, Food Safety News said.  Whole Foods has locations in Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, Westport and Danbury. Click here to see the complete list of recalled items. 

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by Joe Jenkins
News
Whole Foods Market Issues Recall On Several Items Whole Foods Market Issues Recall On Several Items
Whole Foods Market Issues Recall On Several Items PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Whole Foods Market has issued a recall for several items that were prepared with cumin and may pose a risk to those with peanut allergies, according to Food Safety News.  Items that were subject to the recall were sold between Jan. 14 and Feb.6. All unsold items have been pulled from the shelves, Food Safety News reported.  No reactions to the cumin-spiced products have been reported as yet, Food Safety News said.  Whole Foods has locations in neighboring Westchester and Fairfield counties.  Click here to see the complete list of recalled items.

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by Joe Jenkins
Business
New York Projects Start-Up Tax Breaks Will Double New York Projects Start-Up Tax Breaks Will Double
New York Projects Start-Up Tax Breaks Will Double PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- State officials have said the amount of tax breaks offered under Gov. Andrew Cuomo's "Start Up NY" program will double in 2015, according to Capital New York.  The program championed by Cuomo in 2013 has set up tax-free zones in and around college campuses throughout the state. Thus far, 73 companies have taken advantage of the program, bringing in over $100 million in private investment and created 2,400 new jobs, Capital New York reported.  The most recent tax expenditure report says the state will dole out $106 million under the Start Up NY program, up from jus…

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by Joe Jenkins
Politics
Schumer Calls On FDA To Ban Powdered Caffeine, Citing Dangers To Teens Schumer Calls On FDA To Ban Powdered Caffeine, Citing Dangers To Teens
Schumer Calls On FDA To Ban Powdered Caffeine, Citing Dangers To Teens WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Sen. Charles Schumer (D - New York) urged the Food and Drug Administration to ban powdered caffeine, which has been linked to at least two deaths among young adults recently. “Powdered caffeine is highly dangerous, is becoming increasingly popular for teens looking to get an edge in school and sports, and can be lethal when ingesting just a teaspoon or two. Our food and drug safety experts at the FDA must act quickly to ban this dangerous product,” Schumer said in a statement. “We all remember Four Loko, which combined an incredibly high level of alcohol and caf…

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by Joe Jenkins
Politics
Schumer Calls On FDA To Ban Powdered Caffeine, Citing Dangers To Teens Schumer Calls On FDA To Ban Powdered Caffeine, Citing Dangers To Teens
Schumer Calls On FDA To Ban Powdered Caffeine, Citing Dangers To Teens PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Sen. Charles Schumer (D - New York) urged the Food and Drug Administration to ban powdered caffeine, which has been linked to at least two deaths among young adults recently. “Powdered caffeine is highly dangerous, is becoming increasingly popular for teens looking to get an edge in school and sports, and can be lethal when ingesting just a teaspoon or two. Our food and drug safety experts at the FDA must act quickly to ban this dangerous product,” Schumer said in a statement. “We all remember Four Loko, which combined an incredibly high level of alcohol and caffeine…

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by Joe Jenkins
Politics
Harrison Mayor Explains Snow Removal Process For Winter-Weary Residents Harrison Mayor Explains Snow Removal Process For Winter-Weary Residents
Harrison Mayor Explains Snow Removal Process For Winter-Weary Residents HARRISON, N.Y. -- Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont writes a weekly column that is being reprinted in the Daily Voice.  It appears this winter season may bring repeated snowstorms with significant accumulations. I would like to bring your attention to a general description of how our Department of Public Works removes snow from our municipal roadways. Winter weather can be challenging for everyone. Our goal is maintaining safety for motorists and residents. DPW crews work diligently to keep essential traffic moving while returning all streets to safe and passable conditions. When snowfal…

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by Ron Belmont
Weather
Latest Round Of Snow Due For Thursday In Putnam County Latest Round Of Snow Due For Thursday In Putnam County
Latest Round Of Snow Due For Thursday In Putnam County PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Don't get too comfortable, Putnam County residents. Another burst of snow is expected to hit the area late Wednesday night and into Thursday morning.  Wednesday will be mostly sunny with a high around 28, but once again wind chills will make it feel about 10 degrees cooler.  Snow could arrive as early as late Wednesday night with a 20 percent chance of snow showers after midnight.  Precipitation becomes much more likely on Thursday with up to 2 inches of snow accumulation possible. Chance of snow is 80 percent.  Snow showers will likely linger on Thursday ni…

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by Joe Jenkins
Weather
New Round Of Snow Due Thursday In Fairfield New Round Of Snow Due Thursday In Fairfield
New Round Of Snow Due Thursday In Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The snow may have ended, but don't get too comfortable, Fairfield County. Another burst of the white stuff is expected to hit the area late Wednesday night and into Thursday morning.  Tuesday will start off cloudy but will gradually clear with a high of 32 degrees. Wind chills will make temperatures feel much closer to the teens and low 20s, according to the National Weather Service.  Wednesday will be mostly sunny with a high of about 28 degrees, but once again wind chills will make it feel about 10 degrees colder.  Snow could arrive as early as late Wedne…

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