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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

Weather
Snow Likely Overnight Thursday In Norwalk Snow Likely Overnight Thursday In Norwalk
Snow Likely Overnight Thursday In Norwalk FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- A small, fast-moving weather system expected to move through Fairfield County on Thursday night into Friday morning will bring snow to the area and leave bitter cold temperatures in its wake.  Skies will be sunny Wednesday, but temperatures will climb only into the mid-20s with wind chill values in the teens or lower.  Clouds will increase Thursday with a high of about freezing. Snow becomes more likely in the evening hours and overnight, but less than one inch of accumulation is expected. The chance of precipitation is 70 percent.  Flurries and the occasio…

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Schools
Ridgefield School Board Seeks New Democratic Member To Finish Term Ridgefield School Board Seeks New Democratic Member To Finish Term
Ridgefield School Board Seeks New Democratic Member To Finish Term RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Ridgefield Board of Education is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education. The open term will end in November 2015. Deadline for letters of interest is Friday, Jan. 30. Interested parties must be registered Democrat and a current Ridgefield resident. Send letters to to Austin Drukker, BOE, 70 Prospect St., Ridgefield, CT. Interviews and the vote are tentatively scheduled for the Feb. 2 meeting of the Ridgefield Board of Education.  For more information, visit the website for the Ridgefield schools. 

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Weather
Snow Likely Overnight Thursday In Armonk Snow Likely Overnight Thursday In Armonk
Snow Likely Overnight Thursday In Armonk This story has been updated. WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A small, fast-moving weather system is expected to move through Westchester County on Thursday night into Friday and leave bitter cold temperatures in its wake.  Clouds will increase on Thursday with a high around freezing. Snow becomes more likely in the evening hours and overnight, but less than 1-2 inches of accumulation is expected. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.  Flurries and the occasional snow shower could linger in the area until 10 a.m. on Friday before gradually clearing. The high temperature will be around fr…

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Business
Bridgeport Gets $1.4 Million For East End Housing Renovations Bridgeport Gets $1.4 Million For East End Housing Renovations
Bridgeport Gets $1.4 Million For East End Housing Renovations BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust has received a $1.4 million financial boost from the state Department of Housing for the renovation of four buildings located on Stratford Avenue and Seaview Avenue in the city’s East End. The funding is intended for smaller projects with no more than $2 million in financial assistance awarded. A total of 11 Connecticut communities received funds, for a total of $9,555,585 in competitive loans. But  BNT’s $1.4 million is the second highest amount awarded. These buildings, once abandoned, blighted, and or foreclosed, will be resto…

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Neighbors
Greenwich Residents Named to Colby College Dean's List Greenwich Residents Named to Colby College Dean's List
Greenwich Residents Named to Colby College Dean's List GREENWICH, Conn. -- Several Greenwich residents were named to the dean's list at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, for the fall 2014 semester for their outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2014-15 year. The dean's list at Colby is highly selective, this fall reserved for students whose semester grade point averages were 3.68 or higher.   Daniel McCarthy,  Lucy M. Hadley, Anne Marie Reilly, Caroline E. Keavene and Martha K. Holland were all named to the selective list by maintaining a grade point average of 3.68 or higher. 

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Police & Fire
New Rochelle Accepting Applications For Firefighter Exam New Rochelle Accepting Applications For Firefighter Exam
New Rochelle Accepting Applications For Firefighter Exam NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Applications are now being accepted for the New Rochelle firefighter exam on March 28. The deadline is Friday, Feb, 20 at 4 p.m. Applications are available at the Civil Service Office, New Rochelle City Hall, 515 North Ave. during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the following locations: YMCA- Weyman Avenue Martin Luther King Center.  95 Lincoln Ave. Municipal Housing Authority. 50 Sickles Ave. New Rochelle Public Library. 1 Library Plaza Boys and Girls Club of New Rochelle. For additional requirements and filing procedure, call the Civil Serv…

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Events
Darien Library Hosts Tax Preparation Assistance Sessions Darien Library Hosts Tax Preparation Assistance Sessions
Darien Library Hosts Tax Preparation Assistance Sessions DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Library will host no cost, full service AARP/IRS Volunteer Tax Assistance Program, with special attention to seniors and low to moderate income households every Friday starting Feb. 6.   Either walk-in or appointments are available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments may be made by calling 203-669-5257.   If married, both husband and wife should be present. Certain forms and personal and financial documents are required. Taxpayers must bring the following: Identity documentation Government issued photo ID Social Security or ITIN numbers for all ta…

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Politics
Stargiotti To Run For Pleasantville Village Board Stargiotti To Run For Pleasantville Village Board
Stargiotti To Run For Pleasantville Village Board PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Former Pleasantville Village Trustee Joseph Stargiotti announced he will seek the seat on the village board that will be up for election at the end of the March, according to the Northern Westchester Examiner.  If he wins, the position will be a familiar one for Stargiotti, who was elected to the position in 2006, but stepped down to take a position with Peekskill's corporation counsel in 2008, the Northern Westchester Examiner reported.  Stargiotti is looking to fill the seat vacated by Jonathan Cunningham, who decided not to run after 12 years in the position, t…

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Neighbors
Wilton Residents Named To Bryant University Dean's List Wilton Residents Named To Bryant University Dean's List
Wilton Residents Named To Bryant University Dean's List WILTON, Conn. -- Two Wilton residents were named to the fall semester Dean's List at Bryant University. Joseph Messina a Senior in Accounting and Mark Piedmont a Junior in Entrepreneurship both achieved the academic honor.  Bryant University is located in Smithfield, R.I.

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Events
Genesis Tribute Band Perfoms At Ridgefield Playhouse Genesis Tribute Band Perfoms At Ridgefield Playhouse
Genesis Tribute Band Perfoms At Ridgefield Playhouse RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Genesis tribute band The Musical Box will present a rare performance of the classic album "Foxtrot" on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 8 p.m. at the Ridgefield Playhouse.  The Musical Box is the only band in the world to acquire from Peter Gabriel and Genesis the performing rights and access to archives, audio tracks and original slideshow. Tickets are $60. Call the box office at 203-438-5795, or order online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org.  The Ridgefield Playhouse is at 80 East Ridge. 

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