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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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Schools
Wilton Student Named To Wheaton College Dean's List Wilton Student Named To Wheaton College Dean's List
Wilton Student Named To Wheaton College Dean's List WILTON, Conn. -- Ingrid Dyk of Wilton was named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2014 semester at Wheaton College. Dyk is majoring in anthropology.  In order earn Dean's List honors at Wheaton, an undergraduate student must carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on the 4.0 scale. 

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Neighbors
Wilton Resident Named to the University of Hartford Dean's List Wilton Resident Named to the University of Hartford Dean's List
Wilton Resident Named to the University of Hartford Dean's List WILTON, Conn. -- Alexis Sabia of Wilton has been named to the Dean's List at the University of Hartford for the Fall 2014 semester.  

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Politics
Rep. Esty Introduces Bill Banning E-Cigarette Marketing to Children Rep. Esty Introduces Bill Banning E-Cigarette Marketing to Children
Rep. Esty Introduces Bill Banning E-Cigarette Marketing to Children DANBURY, Conn. -- U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty (D-Danbury) introduced a bill that would prohibit advertising and marketing e-cigarettes to children.  According to a recent Yale University study, one in four Connecticut high school students has tried e-cigarettes. Between 2011 and 2013, the percentage of middle and high school students nationwide who have tried e-cigarettes more than tripled. “While e-cigarettes remain largely unregulated on the federal level, more and more of our children are getting hooked on nicotine," Esty said in a statement. "Children and adolescents are not using e-ci…

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Neighbors
Stamford Residents Named To Dean's List At Bryant University Stamford Residents Named To Dean's List At Bryant University
Stamford Residents Named To Dean's List At Bryant University STAMFORD, Conn. -- Two Stamford residents were named to the fall semester Dean's List at Bryant University.   Kelly Farrell a senior in communication and Timothy Pappas a senior in computer information systems both achieved the honor. Bryant University is in Smithfield, R.I.

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Neighbors
Bronxville Mayor Lays Out Priorities For New Legislative Session Bronxville Mayor Lays Out Priorities For New Legislative Session
Bronxville Mayor Lays Out Priorities For New Legislative Session BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Mayor Mary Marvin writes a column that is republished by the Daily Voice. As is custom, now that a new session of the New York State Legislature has convened in Albany, the mayors in Westchester draft a list of legislative priorities for our lawmakers to consider. Sadly, much of the list is dusted off from the session prior as little was previously addressed. However, we remain undaunted as our ultimate goal is to have the New York State property taxpayer be considered a “special interest group” and be treated not unlike the unions and corporations in terms of legisl…

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by Mary Marvin
News
Cuomo Implements Full Travel Ban, Declares State Of Emergency Cuomo Implements Full Travel Ban, Declares State Of Emergency
Cuomo Implements Full Travel Ban, Declares State Of Emergency This story has been updated. WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo has declared a state of emergency for Westchester County and most of the Hudson Valley and implemented a full travel ban in Westchester and 12 other counties as a powerful Nor'easter continues to dump snow.  After earlier issuing a tractor trailer ban on Interstates 87 and 84, Cuomo also placed the full travel ban on roads and bridges and suspension of public transit effective at 11 p.m.  Cuomo also directed non-essential state workers in the New York City area to stay home on Tuesday. Westchester County Ce…

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News
Cuomo Implements Full Travel Ban, Declares State Of Emergency Cuomo Implements Full Travel Ban, Declares State Of Emergency
Cuomo Implements Full Travel Ban, Declares State Of Emergency This story has been updated. PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo has issued a state of emergency for Putnam County and most of the Hudson Valley and implemented a full travel ban in Putnam and 12 other counties as a powerful Nor'easter continues to dump snow.  After earlier issuing a tractor trailer ban on Interstates 87 and 84, Cuomo also placed the full travel ban on roads and bridges and suspension of public transit effective at 11 p.m. Monday. Cuomo also directed non-essential state workers in the New York City area to stay home on Tuesday. The National Weather Service is…

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Police & Fire
Peekskill Man Charged With Felony, Aggravated DWI In Cortlandt Peekskill Man Charged With Felony, Aggravated DWI In Cortlandt
Peekskill Man Charged With Felony, Aggravated DWI In Cortlandt CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- New York State Police charged a Peekskill man with felony aggravated driving while intoxicated on Sunday in the town of Cortlandt, according to officials.  Alphonso E. Gourdine, 40, was pulled over for allegedly failing to maintain his lane of travel, police said. A breath sample that yielded a blood alcohol content of 0.19 percent, more than twice the legal limit. He was charged with a felony due to a previous DWI conviction in October 2008, police said.  Gourdine is scheduled to appear in Cortlandt Town Court on Feb. 6, police said. 

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Politics
Silver Will Keep Speaker Title, But Give Control To Five Members Silver Will Keep Speaker Title, But Give Control To Five Members
Silver Will Keep Speaker Title, But Give Control To Five Members PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver announced he will not step down from his position, but he will cede the power and responsibility to five other Assembly members while he battles corruption charges, according to nystateofpolitics.com.  The agreement came amidst pressure from both Republicans and Democrats who wanted Silver to resign.  The five Assembly members believed to be taking over for Silver are: Assembly Majority Leader Joe Morelle, of Rochester: Ways and Means Committee Chairman Denny Farrell, of Manhattan; Queens Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan, wh…

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Politics
Silver Will Keep Speaker Title, But Give Control To Five Members Silver Will Keep Speaker Title, But Give Control To Five Members
Silver Will Keep Speaker Title, But Give Control To Five Members WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver announced he will not step down from his position, but he will cede the power and responsibility to five other Assembly members while he battles corruption charges, according to nystateofpolitics.com.  The agreement came amidst pressure from both Republicans and Democrats who wanted Silver to resign.  Republican Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino said Silvers "deal" isn't nearly enough. "The time for selfishness is long gone,"  Astorino said in a statement. "Sheldon Silver insults New Yorkers and their …

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