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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

Politics
Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont Plugs Alert System During Foul Weather Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont Plugs Alert System During Foul Weather
Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont Plugs Alert System During Foul Weather HARRISON, N.Y. -- Given the dangerous weather condition our region experienced last weekend, I would like to once again bring your attention to the My Community Alert system. Residents who signed up for local alerts were notified on Sunday morning of the black ice and freezing rain. The My Community Alert system allows Harrison police officers and other town officials to notify residents in the event of an ongoing emergency. Text messages and emails (including photos and videos) will be sent to registered residents when the department believes that the community should be informed of a …

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by Ron Belmont
Schools
New Rochelle School Board Updates Schedule For Budget Meetings New Rochelle School Board Updates Schedule For Budget Meetings
New Rochelle School Board Updates Schedule For Budget Meetings NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The New Rochelle Board of Education released an updated list of dates and times for upcoming budget meetings. The board encourages parents and residents to attend. All meetings will be held in the high school library at 7 p.m. on the following dates: School Budget Community Input Forum: Thursday, Feb. 12. School Budget Review Sessions: Tuesday, March 10, Tuesday, March 17 and Thursday, March 26(rescheduled from March 5th). Sessions are taped to be re-broadcast on television channels 77 on Optimum and 30 on FiOS. They are also live-streamed on the school dis…

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by Joe Jenkins
Business
Xpect Discounts To Shut Down In Danbury By March Xpect Discounts To Shut Down In Danbury By March
Xpect Discounts To Shut Down In Danbury By March  DANBURY, Conn. -- Regional grocery chain Xpect Discounts announced it will shutter its Danbury location by March 1, according to newstimes.com.  Company officials said they decided not to renew the lease on the location on Newtown Road, near Exit 8 of I-84. About 84 people work at the store and will lose their jobs, newstimes.com reported. The location is near a Target, Wal-Mart and Super Stop & Shop as well as an Aldi, with a Big Y in the area. Click here to read the full story. 

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by Joe Jenkins
Events
Lewisboro Lions Holding Wine, Beer Tastings Lewisboro Lions Holding Wine, Beer Tastings
Lewisboro Lions Holding Wine, Beer Tastings LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- The Lewisboro Lions will host a wine and craft beer tasting fundraiser from 7-10 p.m. Saturday at the Lake Katonah Club House.  Several wines and beers will be featured along with food and desserts.  Admission for the event is $40 and covers everything.  The Lake Katonah Club House is on the corner of Todd Road and Lake Shore Drive. 

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by Joe Jenkins
News
Man Charged With DWI After Crash In Patterson Man Charged With DWI After Crash In Patterson
Man Charged With DWI After Crash In Patterson PATTERSON, N.Y. -- New York State Police from the Brewster barracks charged a Connecticut man with aggravated driving while intoxicated following an accident at the intersection of Routes 22 and 311 on Wednesday. Richard J. Seyfried Jr., 52, was allegedly traveling north on Route 22 when his car crashed into an earth embankment. Troopers who arrived on the scene suspected Seyfried of being intoxicated, police said.  Seyfried supplied police with a breath sample that revealed a blood alcohol content of 0.21 percent. He was arrested and ordered to appear in Patterson Town Court on Monday,…

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by Joe Jenkins
News
Putnam County Could See Significant Snowfall, Ice From Coastal Storm Putnam County Could See Significant Snowfall, Ice From Coastal Storm
Putnam County Could See Significant Snowfall, Ice From Coastal Storm PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- A coastal storm could bring heavy snow and ice to Putnam County over the weekend, but since forecasters are still unsure about the path of the storm, the exact impact is still up in the air.  Friday will remain mostly clear with temperatures in the high 30s.  The uncertainty begins on Saturday when the costal low moves through the area. Snow is likely for most of the day, especially before 3 p.m. Current models are forecasting 3-5 inches of snow. The chance of precipitation is 70 percent, but any changes in the path of the storm could drastically alter accumulatio…

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by Joe Jenkins
Real Estate
Cortlandt Development Draws Mixed Reviews At Meeting Cortlandt Development Draws Mixed Reviews At Meeting
Cortlandt Development Draws Mixed Reviews At Meeting CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- A proposed 170,000-square-foot retail space that would serve as a mini-town center in Cortlandt is drawing mixed reviews, according to the Northern Westchester Examiner.  Supporters of the proposed Cortlandt Crossing point to the influx of tax dollars that will be provided to the town and to the Lakeland school district. Opponents contend the area does not need another mall and that it could compound traffic problems, the Northern Westchester Examiner said.  Click here to read the full article.    

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by Joe Jenkins
News
North Castle Aims To Make Gazebo More Accessible North Castle Aims To Make Gazebo More Accessible
North Castle Aims To Make Gazebo More Accessible NORTH CASTLE, N.Y. -- Officials in North Castle must quickly decide accessibility options for the new gazebo at Wampus Brook Park if they hope to have construction finished by spring, according to the Northern Westchester Examiner.  Proposals with both a ramp and an elevator have been presented, but a decision must be made by mid-February in order to have it completed by June, the Northern Westchester Examiner said.  Click here to read the full story. 

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by Joe Jenkins
News
Fairfield Could See Significant Snowfall, Ice From Coastal Storm Fairfield Could See Significant Snowfall, Ice From Coastal Storm
Fairfield Could See Significant Snowfall, Ice From Coastal Storm FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- A coastal storm could bring heavy snow and ice to Fairfield County over the weekend, but with forecasters still unsure about the path of the storm, the exact impact is up in the air.  Friday will remain mostly clear with temperatures in the high 30s.  The uncertainty begins on Saturday when the coastal low moves through the area. Snow is likely for most of the day, especially before 3 p.m. Current models are forecasting 3 to 5 inches of snow. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent, but any changes in the path of the storm could drastically alter accumulation to…

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by Joe Jenkins
News
Armonk Could See Significant Snowfall, Ice From Coastal Storm Armonk Could See Significant Snowfall, Ice From Coastal Storm
Armonk Could See Significant Snowfall, Ice From Coastal Storm WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A coastal storm could bring heavy snow and ice to Westchester County over the weekend, but since forecasters are still unsure about the path of the storm, the exact impact is still up in the air.  Friday will remain mostly clear with temperatures in the high 30s.  The uncertainty begins on Saturday when the costal low moves through the area. Snow is likely for most of the day, especially before 3 p.m. Current models are forecasting .1 inches of ice possible and 3-5 inches of snow. The chance of precipitation is 70 percent, but any changes in the path of…

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