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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: Drunken Driver Was 4-Times Over The Legal Limit NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- New Canaan Police charged a man with driving while intoxicated after they found him to be more than four times over the legal blood-alcohol limit, according to the New Canaan Advertiser. Stephen W. Russo was pulled over on suspicion of speeding, police told the Advertiser. Police say they found one empty bottle of vodka and another that was two-thirds full, the Advertiser said. Authorities said Russo's blood-alcohol content was over .32, the New Canaan Advertiser reported. Click here for the full story.

by Joe Jenkins

01/15/2015

Events

Mamaroneck Talk Focuses On Protecting Assets From Nursing-Home Costs MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- The Mamaroneck Library will host a talk on Saturday at 11 a.m. on protecting assets from the costs of nursing homes. Call Pat Micek at 914-834-3500 to reserve a spot. No charge or obligation, but space is limited. The Mamaroneck Library is at 136 Prospect Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

01/15/2015

Schools

Briarcliff HS Student Named Presidential Scholar Finalist BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Briarcliff High School’s Anastasia Friedland is just one of 10 New York State high school seniors named a U.S. Presidential Scholar finalist by Education Commissioner John B. King. “This prestigious award recognizes students for their accomplishments in academics or the arts,” King said in a statement. “All of these nominees have demonstrated exceptional academic success and artistic excellence. They are truly the best New York has to offer.” New York State Assemblywoman Sandy Galef nominated Friedland for the honor. “I am thrilled that Anastasia Friedland …

by Joe Jenkins

01/15/2015

Politics

Harrison Mayor Discusses Verizon Fios Negotiations HARRISON, N.Y. -- One of the first issues I dealt with, after being elected to my first term, was to revive negotiations with Verizon regarding their FiOS service. Where and when the service was offered was at the sole discretion of Verizon. For quite some time, we were informed Verizon was not expanding its footprint and, therefore, would not be negotiating with our municipality. In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, discussions stalled as the utility company repaired its badly damaged infrastructure. I continued to be in regular contact with Verizon representatives, urging them to enter…

by Ronald Belmont

01/15/2015

Events

Darien Library Memoir Writing Class Begins Monday DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Library's memoir writing class begins on Monday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. During this six-week course, participants will learn basic memoir writing skills that will help them cultivate and organize their life happenings, turning their memories into engaging stories. This class is designed for writers looking for a comprehensive step-by-step approach to writing their memoirs. The first class in the six-week course will be on foundational memoir writing skills. Lesson topics and helpful exercises will be given at each class to help students develop their storyl…

by Joe Jenkins

01/15/2015

Neighbors

Donate Blood In Hawthorne, New Rochelle Or White Plains In January NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Blood drives will be held in New Rochelle, Hawthorne and White Plains in observance of National Blood Donor Month. The White Plains blood drives will be held on Jan. 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the White Plains Presbyterian Church, 39 N. Broadway, and again on Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Iona College, 715 North Ave. The New Rochelle drive will be held in Jan. 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Church of Holy Name of Jesus, located at 75 Lispenard Ave. The Hawthorne blood drive will be on Jan. 19 from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the American Red Cross, lo…

by Joe Jenkins

01/15/2015

Schools

Scarsdale Schools Have Procedure For Weather-Related Delays, Closings SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- The Scarsdale School District is reminding residents of the protocol and schedule changes that occur if classes are delayed or cancelled due to inclement weather. The decision to close school or delay its opening will be made if the District believes that weather conditions pose a significant danger to students and staff. In the event that it is necessary to close school or delay its opening, parents and guardians will be notified by the Blackboard Connect system (phone) and the Infinite Campus Messenger (email) system. Staff will be notified by phone and email. …

by Joe Jenkins

01/15/2015

News

Application Deadline For Westchester Seasonal Park Rangers Upcoming WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Westchester County Department of Public Safety is accepting applications for seasonal park rangers to patrol county parks this summer, with a deadline of Feb. 20. Applications are available online at the Department of Public Safety’s web pages. Uniformed park rangers work under the supervision of county police officers to maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere in the county’s parks. They assist park users, provide information on park rules and procedures, help in searches for lost children, perform basic first aid on occasion and make regular security c…

by Joe Jenkins

01/14/2015

Politics

Sen. Murphy Opposes Municipal ID Cards WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- State Sen. Terrence Murphy issued the following statement responding to the rolling out of New York City's municipal ID cards. "Mayor de Blasio is turning his back on law enforcement again with this disastrous, not to mention dangerous, program which will only encourage more fraud and deceit at the hands of New York's hardworking taxpayers and legal immigrants. Incentivizing law breaking is the wrong way to go and the State could put a stop to this. "The 9/11 terrorists were not interested in using their myriad false documents to get free museum admission, b…

by Joe Jenkins

01/14/2015

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Cop Helps Reunite Owner With Missing Wallet, $6,300 BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch expressed his thanks Tuesday to a city police officer who helped reunite a New Jersey woman with her wallet and $6,300 she left in a shopping cart. “I believe this speaks to the character of our police officers in Bridgeport. Every day, they work hard keeping our kids and families safe,” Finch said in a statement. “I was extremely grateful, but not remotely surprised when, I heard that Officer Cronin brought the wallet to the Fairfield Police Department.” Last week, a woman found a cash-filled wallet outside Whole Foods in Fairfield. As i…

by Joe Jenkins

01/14/2015

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