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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
See What's Open & Closed In New Canaan On MLK Jr. Day See What's Open & Closed In New Canaan On MLK Jr. Day
See What's Open & Closed In New Canaan On MLK Jr. Day NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Monday, Jan. 19, is a federal holiday. Here's a look at what will be open and what will be closed in New Canaan on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. What's closed: All schools within the town of New Canaan and all school offices. New Canaan Town Hall and all town offices. All post offices and no mail will be delivered. The New Canaan Library. Most banks. All courts and state and federal government offices. What's open: Check with individual restaurants and retail outlets for any special holiday hours on Monday.

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Events
Sarah Lee Guthrie And Johnny Irion Visit The Ridgefield Playhouse Sarah Lee Guthrie And Johnny Irion Visit The Ridgefield Playhouse
Sarah Lee Guthrie And Johnny Irion Visit The Ridgefield Playhouse RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Ridgefield Playhouse will host Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22. Guthrie, the youngest daughter of Arlo and granddaughter of Woody, and Irion bring a blend of rock, blues, folk and country to the stage.  Tickets are $28. Visit ridgefieldplayhouse.org or call the box office at 203-438-5795.  The Ridgefield Playhouse is located at 80 East Ridge Road.

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Police & Fire
Two Danbury Residents Busted On Drug Charges Two Danbury Residents Busted On Drug Charges
Two Danbury Residents Busted On Drug Charges DANBURY, Conn. -- Danbury Police arrested a city man and woman on multiple drug charges stemming from the possession of heroin and crack cocaine on Thursday, police said.  Jason Danzy, 36, of Unit 221J at 7 Padanaram Road, had been under investigation for weeks after residents complained that he was selling drugs in the area, police said.  Officers armed with search-and-seizure warrants seized Danzy and his vehicle after he was found driving in the parking lot for his residence at about 6:30 p.m., police said. A cursory search of Danzy found he was in possession of heroin and crack coca…

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Weather
Weekend Storm Likely To Bring Snow, Rain To Putnam Weekend Storm Likely To Bring Snow, Rain To Putnam
Weekend Storm Likely To Bring Snow, Rain To Putnam PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Putnam County's big chill will finally break during the day Sunday, with temperatures reaching the 40-degree mark, but there will be a chance of snow overnight into Monday. Colder temperatures will prevail on Saturday with highs only reaching into the mid-20s.  Rain will be likely on Sunday with a high around 42 degrees. Precipitation could change over to snow on Sunday night as the temperature approaches freezing. Chance of rain and snow on Sunday is 60 percent.  Snow showers could linger on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day during the morning,L but will eventually …

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Weather
Weekend Storm Could Bring Snow, Rain To Armonk Weekend Storm Could Bring Snow, Rain To Armonk
Weekend Storm Could Bring Snow, Rain To Armonk WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Westchester's big chill will finally break during the day Sunday, with temperatures reaching the 40-degree mark, but there will be a chance of snow overnight into Monday. Colder temperatures will prevail on Saturday with highs only reaching into the mid-20s.  Rain will be likely on Sunday with a high around 42 degrees. Precipitation could change over to snow on Sunday night as the temperature approaches freezing. Chance of rain and snow on Sunday is 60 percent.  Snow showers could linger on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day during the morning, but will eventuall…

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Neighbors
Putnam Letter: Support The Crossroads Project Putnam Letter: Support The Crossroads Project
Putnam Letter: Support The Crossroads Project SOUTHEAST, N.Y. -- The Putnam Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Please send letters to putnam@dailyvoice.com. Dear Editor: Jobs are needed in Southeast. Economic development is needed in Southeast. Tax relief is needed in Southeast. The proposed Crossroads 312 project will positively contribute to all these needs for Southeast and beyond! In the coming days our Town Board members will be given the chance to support the project after a public hearing. It is my sincere hope, as a longtime resident of the town, that all members will support Crossroads 312. Of all t…

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News
Man Injured In Cross County Parkway Crash In Yonkers Man Injured In Cross County Parkway Crash In Yonkers
Man Injured In Cross County Parkway Crash In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. -- A 48-year-old man sustained serious leg injuries during an accident on the Cross County Parkway on Thursday morning, according to LoHud.com.  Responders found the victim trapped inside the wreck and had to use the Jaws of Life to remove him, LoHud.com reported.  Authorities did not release the man's identity but said he was listed in stable condition and is expected to recover, LoHud.com said.  Click here to read the full story. 

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News
Murder Suspect Pleads Guilty To 2012 Drive-By Shooting In Norwalk Murder Suspect Pleads Guilty To 2012 Drive-By Shooting In Norwalk
Murder Suspect Pleads Guilty To 2012 Drive-By Shooting In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- A man accused of killing one man and paralyzing another in Norwalk in 2012 pleaded guilty to murder and first-degree assault in court on Wednesday, according to thehour.com.  Kyle Freitag, 23, admitted to taking part in the drive-by shooting on Fort Point Street that killed Dajon Johnson and paralyzed Bancroft Dailey, the Hour said. Freitag, who faced up to 80 years in prison if he went to trial, took the deal on the advice of the judge, the Hour said. Freitag's suspected accomplice, Terrence Baxter, 24, is expected to go to trial on murder charges, thehour.com said.  …

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Schools
Former Rye Principal Calls Teacher's Reassignment An 'Injustice' Former Rye Principal Calls Teacher's Reassignment An 'Injustice'
Former Rye Principal Calls Teacher's Reassignment An 'Injustice' RYE, N.Y. -- The former principal at Rye's Osborn Elementary School called the reassignment of two teachers for improper coaching on state tests an injustice, according to LoHud.com.  Clarita Zeppie, who retired in 2012, said she had known Carin Mehler and Gail Topol for at least seven years. They were two of the four teachers who were accused of improper coaching of students after a parent told current Principal Angela Garcia that her two kids received improper coaching from the teachers, LoHud reported. Zeppie said she was shocked to find out that the teachers were reassigned after in…

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Police & Fire
Missing Philipstown Teen Karla Galarza Has Been Found Safe Missing Philipstown Teen Karla Galarza Has Been Found Safe
Missing Philipstown Teen Karla Galarza Has Been Found Safe This story has been updated PHILIPSTOWN, N.Y. -- The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation from the Cortlandt barracks have announced that missing 16-year-old Karla Galarza, who has lived in Philipstown the last five months, has been located in good health, state police have announced.   A store employee from the Gem Star Department Store at 1019 Southern Boulevard in the Bronx, recognized Galarza from a missing persons flyer and immediately called 911. She was transported to a nearby hospital for precautionary reasons. Galarza is diagnosed with significant developmenta…

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