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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

Family Of Peekskill Man Killed In Tracy Morgan Crash Settles PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The family of Peekskill's James McNair, who was killed in the accident that seriously injured Tracy Morgan, has settled a wrongful death claim with Wal-Mart, according to LoHud.com. Terms of the settlement were kept confidential, but the attorney representing the family said they were happy with the outcome, LoHud.com said. The accident occurred on June 7 when a Wal-Mart truck slammed into a van carrying McNair, Morgan and several others. McNair was killed and Morgan sustained serious injuries including severe brain trauma, LoHud.com reported. Click here to read…

by Joe Jenkins

01/21/2015

Weather

Putnam County Could See Light Snowfall Through Thursday Morning PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Clouds will continue to increase throughout Putnam ahead of a weather system that could bring light snow to the area through early Thursday morning. Snow showers could move through the area overnight through the early morning hours Thursday. A dusting to 1 inch of accumulation is possible. The chance of snow is 50 percent. Partly cloudy skies will prevail on Thursday as the system moves out of the area with a high temperature in the mid-30s. Sun will remain on Friday with temperatures around freezing. Forecasters are monitoring a storm that could have a gr…

by Joe Jenkins

01/21/2015

Weather

Armonk Could See Light Snow Through Thursday Morning WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Clouds will continue to increase throughout Westchester ahead of a weather system that could bring light snow to the area through early Thursday morning. Snow showers could move through the area overnight through the early morning hours Thursday. A dusting to 1 inch of accumulation is possible. The chance of snow is 50 percent. Partly cloudy skies will prevail on Thursday as the system moves out of the area with a high temperature in the mid-30s. Sun will remain on Friday with temperatures around freezing. Forecasters are monitoring a storm that could…

by Joe Jenkins

01/21/2015

Police & Fire

Suspected Drug Dealer Crashes After Fleeing Danbury Police DANBURY, Conn. -- Danbury police arrested a suspected drug dealer on multiple counts after he fled from officers on Tuesday and ended up crashing on Route 7, according to officials. Andrew “Moe” Parra, 24, of 35-37 Webb St., Waterbury, was under surveillance as part of a drug investigation by a joint task force that included members of the Danbury Police Department's Special Investigation Division, with assistance from the Community Conditions Unit and Patrol Division. A member of the surveillance team began to follow Parra in an unmarked police vehicle based on previous outstanding warr…

by Joe Jenkins

01/21/2015

News

Putnam Valley Teacher Maria Bradfield Named NYS STEM Master Teacher PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- Putnam Valley Middle School science teacher Maria Bradfield was named a New York State STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Master Teacher. The New York State Master Teacher Program was established by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to identify, reward and support master math and science teachers throughout New York State. Bradfield went through an extensive application process which included a content specialty test; recommendations from an administrator, a colleague, and a student; undergrad and graduate transcripts; and Annual Professional Performance Rev…

by Joe Jenkins

01/21/2015

Sports

Harlem Wizards Coming To John Jay HS For Boosters Event CROSS RIVER, N.Y. -- The John Jay High School Boosters Club will host the Harlem Wizards on Saturday, March 7 at 1 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity watch their teachers play against the Wizzards, meet the players and win prizes. Tickets can only be purchased online by clicking here. All proceeds benefit the student athlete programs at John Jay.

by Joe Jenkins

01/21/2015

News

Metro-North Vows To Continue Rebuilding Efforts In 2015 FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Metro-North promised it will open 2015 with even more rebuilding efforts as well as continued attention to major safety initiatives. The aggressive track improvements that defined 2014 are moving along, and the railroad also expects continued progress as the last of the 405 M-8 cars are placed into service on the New Haven Line this spring, according to a Metro-North statement. “Numerous safety initiatives, both implemented and underway, and our ongoing, aggressive track maintenance program are paying off as reliability increases, slowly but surely,” railroad …

by Joe Jenkins

01/21/2015

Police & Fire

Missing Yonkers Teen Returns Home This story has been updated. YONKERS, N.Y. -- Antwone Weatherspoon, a 16-yea-old reported missing in Yonkers a week ago, has returned home, according to News 12 Westchester. Weatherspoon, who is diagnosed with ADHD and is on medication, had last been seen at his home on Lawrence Street on Jan. 13, News 12 Westchester said. It is unclear where the teen was during his absence from the home he shares with his older sister and legal guardian, the report said. Click here to read and watch the full story.

by Joe Jenkins

01/21/2015

News

Metro-North Vows To Continue Rebuilding Efforts In 2015 WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Metro-North said it will open 2015 with even more rebuilding efforts and continued attention to major safety initiatives. “Numerous safety initiatives, both implemented and underway, and our ongoing, aggressive track maintenance program are paying off as reliability increases, slowly but surely,” Railroad President Joseph Giulietti said in a statement to the Metro-North Committee of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board. “It is critical that we bring our infrastructure to a state of good repair and that we continue to focus each and every employee on t…

by Joe Jenkins

01/21/2015

Events

Darien Library To Screen James Brown Biopic 'Get On Up' DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Library will hold a special screening of "Get On Up" on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.. Starring Chadwick Boseman, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Nelsan Ellis, Lennie James, and Tika Sumpter, "Get On Up" is rated PG-13 and will be presented with captions for the hearing impaired. Boseman stars as singer James Brown in this biopic from Universal Studios and director Tate Taylor. From a childhood spent in poverty to his emergence as the Godfather of Soul, Brown's life story is one of talent, determination, and perseverance. The Darien Library is at 1441 Post Rd.

by Joe Jenkins

01/21/2015

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