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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
Bramson Delivers State of New Rochelle Address March 5 Bramson Delivers State of New Rochelle Address March 5
Bramson Delivers State of New Rochelle Address March 5 NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson announced on his blog that he will deliver the State of the City address on March 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Davenport Club. The event is free and open to all until the room reaches capacity. The New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a cocktail hour at 5:30 p.m. and a dinner at 6:45 p.m. at a cost of $50. The dinner is by reservation only. To reserve a spot, email the Chamber at jlanser@newrochamber.org or by call 914-632-5700. Click here to read Bramson's blog. 

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Odell Touts Decreasing Unemployment Rate In Putnam Odell Touts Decreasing Unemployment Rate In Putnam
Odell Touts Decreasing Unemployment Rate In Putnam PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Putnam County's unemployment rate dropped once again to 4.1 percent at the end of December 2014. Putnam ranks first in the Hudson Valley region and second in the state for having the lowest unemployment rate during the same time period. “Naturally, I am pleased that Putnam ranks so high on this list. My hope is to see Putnam ranked No. 1 for having the lowest unemployment in the state,” Odell said. “ County Executive Maryellen Odell said in a statement. "Our residents are highly qualified and well-trained, professional and non-professional alike. Many of our worki…

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Weather
Snow Could Affect Friday Morning Commute In Armonk Snow Could Affect Friday Morning Commute In Armonk
Snow Could Affect Friday Morning Commute In Armonk This story has been updated. WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Westchester County could see 2 inches of snowfall overnight Thursday through Friday morning as a fast-moving system passes through the region. Snow will move into the area mainly after 9 p.m. The chance of snow is 80 percent.  Flurries could linger in the area on Friday before 9 a.m. with a high around 32. Chance of snow is 70 percent with a dusting to 2 inches of accumulation possible.  Sun will return on Saturday, but with brutally cold temperatures. Highs will only be in the teens with wind gusts of up to 36 mph. Super…

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Weather
Snow Could Impact Friday Morning Commute In Putnam Snow Could Impact Friday Morning Commute In Putnam
Snow Could Impact Friday Morning Commute In Putnam This story has been updated. PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Putnam County could see 2 inches of snowfall overnight Thursday through Friday morning as a fast-moving system passes through the region. Snow will move into the area mainly after 9 p.m. The chance of snow is 80 percent.  Flurries could linger in the area on Friday before 9 a.m. with a high around 32. Chance of snow is 70 percent with a dusting to 2 inches of accumulation possible.  Sun will return on Saturday, but with brutally cold temperatures. Highs will only be in the teens with wind gusts of up to 36 mph. Super Bowl Sund…

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Sen. Blumenthal Calls For Action Report On Metro-North Derailment Sen. Blumenthal Calls For Action Report On Metro-North Derailment
Sen. Blumenthal Calls For Action Report On Metro-North Derailment FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) is calling on Metro-North Railroad officials to investigate Wednesday night's derailment at Grand Central and to provide a report on how such incidents can be avoided in the future.  “No derailment is a minor derailment. Much more than a minor inconvenience, this disturbing multiple car derailment delays and disrupts travel for countless riders," Blumenthal said in a statement. "The derailment, fairly or not, recalls past incidents renewing concerns about safety and reliability." The 5:19 p.m. train to Wassaic was departi…

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Schumer Calls On Metro-North For Action Report On Derailment Schumer Calls On Metro-North For Action Report On Derailment
Schumer Calls On Metro-North For Action Report On Derailment PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer (D- N.Y.) and Richard Blumenthal (D- Conn.) have called on Metro-North officials to investigate Wednesday night's derailment and to provide a report on how the incident can be avoided moving forward.  “The most recent Metro-North derailment outside of Grand Central Station demonstrates that we are not fully on track towards a satisfactory record of safety on the Metro-North,” Schumer said in a statement. “I am urging the Metro-North to fully and quickly investigate this accident, report back its findings and develop any further recommendation…

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Police Search For Person Who May Have Jumped Into Hudson River Police Search For Person Who May Have Jumped Into Hudson River
Police Search For Person Who May Have Jumped Into Hudson River YONKERS, N.Y. -- Yonkers police are still investigating a 911 call about a person who may have jumped into the Hudson River on Wednesday, according to News 12 Westchester.  Local and county officials have been searching the area by land, water and air in an attempt to find a body. Authorities are now reviewing nearby surveillance footage as well, News 12 Westchester said.  Click here to read and watch the Rive full story. 

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Schumer Calls On Metro-North For Action Report On Derailment Schumer Calls On Metro-North For Action Report On Derailment
Schumer Calls On Metro-North For Action Report On Derailment WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer (D- N.Y.) and Richard Blumenthal (D- Conn.) have called on Metro-North officials to investigate Wednesday night's derailment and to provide a report on how the incident can be avoided moving forward.  “The most recent Metro-North derailment outside of Grand Central Station demonstrates that we are not fully on track towards a satisfactory record of safety on the Metro-North,” Schumer said in a statement. “I am urging the Metro-North to fully and quickly investigate this accident, report back its findings and develop any further recommend…

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Politics
Harrison Residents Should Be On Alert For IRS Scammers Harrison Residents Should Be On Alert For IRS Scammers
Harrison Residents Should Be On Alert For IRS Scammers HARRISON, N.Y. -- The Harrison Police Department, through the My Community Alert system, has recently issued a bulletin to Harrison residents. Please beware of callers posing as Internal Revenue Service agents; they call homes and cellphone numbers claiming that back tax money is owed. The scammers, in some cases, have the last four digits of the victim's SSN, and the IRS' toll-free number shows up on caller ID. In some cases, the target will also receive an email, purporting to be from the IRS, to further the scheme to defraud. The caller then instructs the individual that the tax b…

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Man Charged With DWI After Crash On I-84 In Southeast Man Charged With DWI After Crash On I-84 In Southeast
Man Charged With DWI After Crash On I-84 In Southeast SOUTHEAST, N.Y. -- New York State Police charged a Bridgeport, Conn., man with driving while intoxicated after an accident on Interstate 84 in Southeast on Monday, according to officials.  Troopers were dispatched to investigate a one-car accident that involved Jack B. Wessells, 32. Upon investigation, authorities suspected Wessells of being drunk, police said.  Wessells was transported to Danbury Hospital for evaluation. He is scheduled to appear in Southeast Court on Feb. 12, police said. 

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