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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

Meteorologists Explain What Went Wrong With Erroneous Forecast WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Meteorologists are apologizing and providing explanations after incorrectly forecasting a potentially historic storm for Westchester County and the rest of the tristate area. Meteorologist Gary Szatkowski of The National Weather Service tweeted "My deepest apologies to many key decision makers and so many members of the general public. You made a lot of tough decisions expecting us to get it right, and we didn't. Once again, I'm sorry." Most meteorologists were forecasting a storm that had the potential to dump as much as 30 inches of snow on the area with sn…

by Casey Donahue and Joe Jenkins

01/27/2015

Police & Fire

Mohegan Lake Man Charged With DWI After Reckless Driving Stop MOHEGAN LAKE, N.Y. -- A Mohegan Lake man is facing several charges after being stopped by state police for allegedly driving while intoxicated on Saturday, according to officials. Piotr Czajkowsi, 33, was pulled over for allegedly driving at 60 miles per hour through a 30 mph zone and passing other vehicles on a road with double yellow lines in Cortlandt, police said. Troopers began to investigate further when they suspected Czajkowsi of being intoxicated. During this time, Czajkowsi allegedly tried to provide troopers with a fake name, police said. Czajkowsi was charged with driv…

by Joe Jenkins

01/27/2015

News

Meteorologists Explain What Went Wrong With 'Blizzard' Forecast PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Meteorologists are apologizing for incorrectly forecasting a potentially historic storm for Putnam County and the rest of the tristate area, according to cnbc.com. Meteorologist Gary Szatkowski of The National Weather Service tweeted "My deepest apologies to many key decision makers and so many members of the general public. You made a lot of tough decisions expecting us to get it right, and we didn't. Once again, I'm sorry." Most meteorologists were forecasting a storm that had the potential to dump as much as 30 inches of snow on the area with snowfall rates of …

by Casey Donahue and Joe Jenkins

01/27/2015

Weather

Storm System Departs Armonk, Snow Could Return Thursday WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The remnants of the Nor'easter that largely missed Westchester County and the Hudson Valley will continue to move out of the area, leaving cold temperatures in its wake and the potential for a little more snow on Thursday. Some parts of Westchester saw close to 10 inches of snowfall. Bronxville had 9.5 inches at 9 a.m., according to a National Weather Service spotter. Northwest Westchester saw the least, with 2.4 inches having fallen in Peekskill at 6:30 a.m. White Plains reported 5.3 inches of accumulation at 9 a.m. Blowing snow will be an issue on Wednesda…

by Joe Jenkins

01/27/2015

Weather

Storm System Departs Putnam, Snow Could Return Thursday PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The remnants of the Nor'easter that largely missed Putnam County and the Hudson Valley will continue to move out of the area, leaving cold temperatures in its wake and the potential for a little more snow on Thursday. An average of about 4 inches of snow accumulated in most of Putnam, with less totals to the west. Carmel reported 4.2 inches of accumulation at 8:20 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. Cold Spring reported 2.5 inches accumulation at 6:30 a.m. Some parts of the region saw close to 10 inches of snow, with a National Weather Service spotte…

by Joe Jenkins

01/27/2015

Weather

Light Snow Continues In Norwalk As Storm Begins To Depart FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Light snow will continue to fall in Fairfield County on Tuesday as a Nor'easter begins to exit the region, the National Weather Service said. Light snow will remain in the area for the morning with an additional 2 to 4 inches possible in some parts of Fairfield County. Wind gusts of up to 36 mph will continue to create visibility problems. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday with blowing snow. Temperatures will remain in the low 20s. The storm was not as powerful as predicted, but here are some snowfall totals for Fairfield County from t…

by Joe Jenkins

01/27/2015

News

Fairfield Dodges Worst Of Nor'easter This story has been updated. FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Heavy snow fell overnight in Fairfield County, but predictions that the area could see up to 2 feet of snow have been significantly downgraded. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until midnight Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. The storm has begun to exit the area with snow totals adjusted to about 8 to 10 inches and up to 14 inches for most of the area, with higher amounts to the east. Boston is expected to get the brunt of the storm, with up to 2 feet predicted to fall there. Here are a few reporte…

by Joe Jenkins

01/27/2015

News

Putnam Dodges Worst Of Nor'ester This story has been updated. PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Heavy snow fell overnight in Putnam, but predictions that the area could see up to 2 feet of snow have been significantly downgraded. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until midnight Wednesday. The storm has begun to exit the area with snow totals adjusted to about 6-10 inches for most of the area, with higher amounts to the east. Boston is expected to get the brunt of the storm, with up to 2 feet predicted to fall there. Check back to Daily Voice for the latest updated forecast Tuesday morning. Wednesday will be mostly…

by Joe Jenkins

01/27/2015

News

Armonk Dodges Worst Of Nor'ester This story has been updated. WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Heavy snow fell overnight in Westchester, but predictions that the area could see up to 2 feet of snow have been significantly downgraded. The storm has begun to exit the area with snow totals adjusted to about 6-10 inches for most of the area, with higher amounts to the east. Boston is expected to get the brunt of the storm, with up to 2 feet predicted to fall there. Frigid wind chills and gusty winds have continued through Tuesday morning. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until midnight Wednesday. Check back to …

by Joe Jenkins

01/27/2015

Schools

Fairfield Student Named To Dean's List At Choate Rosemary Hall FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Fairfield resident Alexandra Lisi Lengel was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall Term at Choate Rosemary Hall school in Wallingford. Lengel is a fifth-form student at Choate, where she is an active member of the school’s varsity crew team. To be selected for the Dean’s List, students must carry a minimum of five full-credit courses during the term, achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and earn no grade lower than a “B.”

by Joe Jenkins

01/27/2015

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