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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

Police & Fire
New Canaan Police Use DNA Off Shoe To Nab Suspect In Car Break-In New Canaan Police Use DNA Off Shoe To Nab Suspect In Car Break-In
New Canaan Police Use DNA Off Shoe To Nab Suspect In Car Break-In NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- New Canaan Police were able to track down a Bridgeport man suspected of robbery by using DNA found on a pair of shoes he left at the scene of the crime, according to the New Canaan Advertiser.  Alvin Polchies, 38, broke into a car and stole a pair of shoes and left his old ones behind, the Advertiser said. New Canaan authorities used the DNA from the shoes to track down Polchies and arrested him in Norwalk court on Jan. 13 while he was answering to unrelated charges, the New Canaan Advertiser said.  Click here to read the full article. 

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Neighbors
Autism Moms Networking Group Holds Meeting In Greenwich Autism Moms Networking Group Holds Meeting In Greenwich
Autism Moms Networking Group Holds Meeting In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- The FAP (Friends of Autistic People) MomsNetworking Group will meet at Pizza Post in Greenwich on Monday at 7:30 p.m. Moms and dads of children of all ages are welcome to attend. There is no charge for the meeting except for food charges. Pizza Post is located at 522 E. Putnam Ave. in Greenwich. Call 203-661-8510 for more information. 

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Events
Magic: The Gathering Event At Field Library In Peekskill Magic: The Gathering Event At Field Library In Peekskill
Magic: The Gathering Event At Field Library In Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Field Library in Peekskill will host a "free play" event for Magic: The Gathering from 5:30-8 p.m. Feb. 3 and Feb. 24 The event is open to players of all skill levels.  The group meets two times a month at the library. The event is free of charge and open to all. For more details, contact the library at 914-737-0010. The Field Library is at 4 Nelson Ave., Peekskill.

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Sports
Darien YMCA Gymnasts Flip To First At Invitational Darien YMCA Gymnasts Flip To First At Invitational
Darien YMCA Gymnasts Flip To First At Invitational DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien YMCA gymnastics team resumed competition after the holidays by securing a place first-place finish at the Flippers Invitational in Glastonbury. Grace Nash, Treasa Brown, Sofia and Isabella DeStefano, Jamie Santella, Leah Wall, Skye Greene, Lana Schmidt, Aisling Brock and Kelsey Fedorko each secured individual All-Around championships. Darien Level 9 gymnasts Fedorko and Adnerys DeJesus tied for beam champ with a score of 9.7, then split the other titles, with Fedorko taking first on floor and All Around and DeJesus winning vault and bars. Perri Mirabile wo…

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Politics
Assemblyman Katz Calls For Speaker Silver To Resign Assemblyman Katz Calls For Speaker Silver To Resign
Assemblyman Katz Calls For Speaker Silver To Resign WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. --  State Assemblyman Steve Katz (R,C - Yorktown) released the following statement calling for the resignation of Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. During the past two votes for Speaker of the Assembly I have voiced my concerns, discontent, and outrage that my Democratic colleagues have allowed Sheldon Silver to be nominated, let alone elected. Since the Vito Lopez scandal, and even stemming as far back as the Michael Boxley rape charge, this man has proven time and again that he lacks a conscience. The Daily News has reported that he has received over $6 mill…

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Business
Fairfield Chamber Of Commerce Launches New Website Fairfield Chamber Of Commerce Launches New Website
Fairfield Chamber Of Commerce Launches New Website FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce recently launched a new website that highlights events and is more mobile-friendly. The website was overhauled in an effort to reflect a more contemporary design with new functionality and features, providing ease-of-use and faster accessibility to chamber events and membership information. “My goal was to develop a site that was clean, mobile friendly and easy to use ... and one that highlighted the chamber benefits,  events and member activities right on the home page,” site creator Regina Madwed said in a statement. One of the …

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News
Easton Voters To Decide On Proposed Changes In Senior Citizen Tax Breaks Easton Voters To Decide On Proposed Changes In Senior Citizen Tax Breaks
Easton Voters To Decide On Proposed Changes In Senior Citizen Tax Breaks EASTON, Conn. -- Easton residents are invited to attend a special town meeting on Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, to vote on an ordinance for tax relief for the elderly, according to the Easton Courier. Officials conduct a review of elderly tax relief every three years and has recommended several changes due to the decline of seniors receiving these benefits in recent years, the Easton Courier reported.  Click here to read the full proposal for elderly tax relief.  Click here to read the full Easton Courier article. 

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Schools
Danbury's WestConn Offers Help Completing Federal Financial Aid Forms Danbury's WestConn Offers Help Completing Federal Financial Aid Forms
Danbury's WestConn Offers Help Completing Federal Financial Aid Forms DANBURY, Conn. -- Western Connecticut State University in Danbury will offer help for college-bound students who need to complete federal financial aid forms on Jan. 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.  High school seniors and their families will receive assistance from financial aid professionals in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form online. Check-in will be at the Student Center on the Midtown campus. Advisers will be able to assist students who speak Spanish or English. For more information or to register, visit www.collegegoalsundayct.org or call the WCSU O…

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Events
Kenn Morr Band Joins Acoustic Celebration At Ridgefield Church Kenn Morr Band Joins Acoustic Celebration At Ridgefield Church
Kenn Morr Band Joins Acoustic Celebration At Ridgefield Church RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Kenn Morr Band will be performing its original folk/rock/Americana music on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 4 p.m. as part of the Acoustic Celebration concert series at St. Stephen’s Church in Ridgefield. The Kenn Morr Band is touring in support of its latest release, the double-disc set “Afterimage,” which was recorded at Sandy Brook Studios in Colebrook.  Known for its close three-part vocal harmonies and fiery instrumental interplay, the group has been together for several years, becoming fast favorites on the outdoor festival scene. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20…

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Schools
Mahopac-Carmel Chamber Holding Scholarship Fundraiser Mahopac-Carmel Chamber Holding Scholarship Fundraiser
Mahopac-Carmel Chamber Holding Scholarship Fundraiser PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce will hold a scholarship fundraiser at the Putnam County Golf Course on Saturday, March 14, at 6 p.m.  Tickets to the event are $35 and must be purchased in advance.  Funds raised will go toward scholarships awarded to Carmel and Mahopac High School students. The Putnam County Golf Course is at 187 Hill St. in Mahopac.  Click here to purchase tickets for the event. 

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