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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

News

Man Stopped On Equipment Violation Charged With DWI In Southeast SOUTHEAST, N.Y. -- New York State Police from the Brewster barracks charged a Connecticut man with aggravated driving while intoxicated in Southeast on Sunday, according to officials. Marshall L. Mullen Jr., 31, of Waterbury, was pulled over on an equipment violation, police said. A breath test that revealed a blood alcohol content of 0.18 percent., more than twice the legal limit. He is scheduled to appear in Southeast Town Court on Feb. 17, police said.

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2015

Events

SoNo Branch Library Plans Talk On Learning Disabilities NORWALK, Conn. -- The SoNo Branch of the Norwalk Public Library continues its Community Conversations, a five-part education series, on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with the program, “When Smart Kids Can’t Learn.” The workshop, presented by Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, offers a discussion by experts and parent representatives about learning disabilities and ADHD. Participants will learn about the basics of addressing difficulties in reading, writing and math, as well as beginning the process of getting effective help. The event is free and open to the public. To register,…

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2015

Schools

Easton, Redding, Weston Students Named To Dean's List At WestConn WESTON, Conn. -- Western Connecticut State University in Danbury named several residents from Weston, Easton and Redding to Dean’s List for fall 2014: Easton Jacqueline Eckhardt, music education Hollie Friedenberg, justice and law administration Redding Jacob Boxer, biology; Samuel Greenhill, exploratory studies Jason Gregorio, exploratory studies Kyle Kloiber, communication Sophia Pizzo, professional writing Ethan Strang, marketing Samantha Sturges, computer science Anna Sullivan, exploratory studies Tre Gause, health promotion studies Sheila Houlah…

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2015

Neighbors

Wilton Residents Graduate From Bucknell University WILTON, Conn. -- Two Wilton residents graduated from Bucknell University on Jan. 8. Madeline Kroll graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in English/creative writing. She was a Dean's List student and a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Kirsten Vaughan graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering and a bachelor's degree in management. She was a Dean's List student and volunteer with Career Development Center Career Connections and a member of Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society and Delta Gamma sorority.

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2015

Politics

New State Law Helps Protect Legal Immigrants From Fraud YONKERS, N.Y. -- State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D- Yonkers) announced a new law that enhanced fraud protections for immigrants seeking assistance in New York State became law on Monday. “New York has a proud history of welcoming immigrants and embracing the contributions they make to our communities,” Stewart-Cousins, the Senate minority leader, said in a statement. “However, there are also some unscrupulous people offering services to help them adjust to life in New York who take their money and provide little to no assistance. My office has worked with constituents who have had this …

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2015

Events

Singer Ed Kowalczyk Performs Unplugged At Ridgefield Playhouse RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Ed Kowalczyk, legendary songwriter and former lead singer of the multi-platinum rock band Live, will be in concert at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 8 p.m. Kowalczyk's catalog boasts some of alternative rocks most iconic hits, including Lightning Crashes," I Alone," Selling the Drama," The Dolphins Cry," Overcome and Heaven. Kowalczyk will appear onstage with a new unplugged production. Tickets are $38. Call the box office 203-438-5795 or order online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is at 80 E. Ridge Road.

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2015

Schools

Stamford Student Will Spend Spring Semester Studying In Ireland STAMFORD, Conn. -- Samantha Lyons of Stamford will be in Europe for the next few months as part of the Champlain College Study Abroad Program. Lyons will spend the spring 2015 semester in Ireland. Champlain offers study abroad programs at its campuses in Montreal, Canada and Dublin, Ireland.

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2015

Politics

Rep. Maloney Grills Executives On Railroad Vulnerability To Terrorists BEDFORD, N.Y. -- U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D - Bedford, Lewisboro, Somers, Pound Ridge) questioned executives on the key vulnerability of rail lines to terrorist threats, during a hearing on the increased role of energy traveling by pipeline and railroads. “Our rail lines are vulnerable to terrorist threats, and it only takes one train to cause catastrophic destruction for an entire community and way of life," Maloney said during a congressional hearing in Washington, D.C. "With billions of gallons of highly explosive crude oil barreling through the Hudson Valley, we must address pot…

by Joe Jenkins

02/03/2015

News

Rep. Maloney Grills Executives On Railroad Vulnerability To Terrorists PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D - Putnam County) questioned executives on the key vulnerability of rail lines to terrorist threats, during a hearing on the increased role of energy traveling by pipeline and railroads. “Our rail lines are vulnerable to terrorist threats, and it only takes one train to cause catastrophic destruction for an entire community and way of life," Maloney said during the hearing in Washington, D.C. "With billions of gallons of highly explosive crude oil barreling through the Hudson Valley, we must address potential security and safety gaps …

by Joe Jenkins

02/03/2015

News

Feds: Bolts Too Weak On New Metro-North M-8 Train Cars In Connecticut FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- A new federal report into the Metro-North train derailment in Bridgeport in 2013 says the bolts on the new M-8 passenger cars are too weak, according to the Hartford Courant. The report by the National Transportation Safety Board says that although the integrity of the bolts was not the direct cause of the derailment, they contributed to the severity of the incident when a portion of one train car sliced into another, the Courant said. The NTSB is now recommending that Metro-North replace thousands of bolts on the 400 M-8 train cars that operate on the New H…

by Joe Jenkins

02/03/2015

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