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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

Danbury Sees 9.7% Drop In Violent Crime DANBURY, Conn. -- A new report on criminal justice trends says violent crimes fell by nearly 10 percent in Danbury from 2013 to 2014, according to the NewsTimes.com. The 9.7 percent drop comes despite a rise in assaults, the story said. Mayor Mark Boughton attributed the drop to a re-emerging local economy, NewsTimes.com reported. Click here to read the full article.

by Joe Jenkins

02/05/2015

Events

Darien League Of Women Voters To Show Helen Thomas Film DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien League of Women Voters and the Darien Library will present a screening of the film, "Thank You, Mr. President," which documents the career of longtime White House correspondent Helen Thomas, on Sunday, Feb. 8. Thomas, who died in July 2013 at age 92, was best known as a pioneer in political reporting. When she began her career in the 1950s, women reporters were routinely assigned articles on local social events; years later, many female journalists credit Thomas with paving the way for them to report on every issue of vital importance throughout the world. Th…

by Joe Jenkins

02/05/2015

News

Westchester Commuters, Here's How To Get To Work Without Full Train Service WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- After the tragic and fatal crash of a Metro-North train on Tuesday night, thousands of Westchester County residents are left trying to find their way into and out of New York City. With the damaged train still on the track, and authorities still investigating the wreck, Metro-North has suspended all trains on the Harlem Line between Pleasantville and North White Plains until further notice. Train service is available from Southeast and Wassaic to Pleasantville with shuttle bus service service between Pleasantville and North White Plains during off peak hours…

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2015

Weather

Up To 2 Inches Of Snow Possible In Armonk Overnight WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- It's becoming something of a regular occurrence in Westchester County, but another bout of light snow could threaten the area into Thursday morning. Light snow is expected to move into the area after 2 a.m. with temperatures dropping into the mid-20s. Snow could continue into Thursday morning with up to 2 inches possible in the interior parts of the Hudson Valley. More bitter cold takes over on Friday with partly sunny skies and a high of only 18 degrees. Saturday will be predominantly cloudy before another bout of snow moves into the area on Saturda…

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2015

Neighbors

AARP Offers Free Tax Assistance At Greenwich Library GREENWICH, Conn. -- The AARP Foundation will offer free tax assistance on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. from Feb. 7 through April 11 at the Greenwich Library. This year, tax assistance will be held in a new location on the first floor of the Peterson Wing near the Local History Collection. Please bring a photo I.D. along with all income information, any W-2s and last year’s tax return. There will be no tax assistance on April 4, Easter weekend. IRS cutbacks have significantly reduced the Greenwich Library’s allocation of hard copy tax materials. IRS seasonal staffing also ha…

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2015

Schools

Anne Hutchinson School Explains Dismissal Policy EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Eastchester's Anne Hutchinson School is reminding parents of changes made to the dismissal policy. School is in session from 8:33 a.m.-3 p.m. Parents should remember to: Send a note (with the date, print your name and your signature) to your child’s classroom teacher for any change in dismissal for a particular day. If your child is out sick, you must call the nurse, 793-6130, ext. 5111. Do not email or leave a voice mail with the child’s teacher. If you cannot be at school for pickup by 3 p.m., please be sure to have one of your emergency contacts pick up …

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2015

Weather

Up To 2 Inches Of Snow Possible In Norwalk Overnight FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- It's becoming something of a regular occurrence in Fairfield County, but another round of light snow could threaten the area overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. Light snow will move into the area after 2 a.m. with temperatures dropping into the mid-20s, according to the National Weather Service. Snow could continue into Thursday morning with up to 2 inches possible in the interior parts of interior Connecticut and the Hudson Valley. More bitter cold takes over Friday, with partly sunny skies and a high of only 18 degrees. Saturday will be pred…

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2015

Events

Chill Out With A Brew At Scarsdale's Winterfest 2015 SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- The Scarsdale Forum will host its seventh annual membership party, Winterfest 2015, on Saturday from 7-11 p.m. at the Scarsdale Woman’s Club. Members of the forum and their guests can look forward to an evening of lively conversation and fine food and drink. One of the evening’s highlights will be as many as 10 homebrewed beers of forum member Bruce Wells. Jazz pianist Angelo DiLoreto will get the party started in the music room during cocktails followed by several member pianists during the dinner hour. Diners will enjoy a buffet dinner prepared by Jensina Olson…

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2015

Weather

Up To 2 Inches Of Snow Is Possible In Putnam Overnight PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- It's becoming something of a regular occurrence in Putnam County, but another round of light snow could threaten the area overnight into Thursday. Light snow is expected to move into the area after 2 a.m. with temperatures dropping into the mid-20s. Snow could continue into Thursday morning with up to 2 inches possible in the interior parts of the Hudson Valley. More bitter cold takes over on Friday with partly sunny skies and a high of only 18 degrees. Saturday will be predominantly cloudy before another round of snow could move into the area on Saturda…

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2015

News

Putnam Commuters: How To Get To Work Without Full Train Service PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- After the tragic and fatal crash of a Metro-North train on Tuesday night, thousands of Putnam County residents are left trying to find their way into and out of New York City for work. With the damaged train still on the track, and authorities still investigating the wreck, Metro-North has suspended all trains on the Harlem Line between Pleasantville and North White Plains until further notice. Train service is available from Southeast and Wassaic to Pleasantville with shuttle bus service service between Pleasantville and North White Plains during off peak hours. …

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2015

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