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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.

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News
Top Stories In, Around Yonkers Last Week Top Stories In, Around Yonkers Last Week
Top Stories In, Around Yonkers Last Week SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories in Southern Westchester last week: Authorities continue to search for a missing Edgemont teenager last seen Friday, Jan. 2. A Mount Vernon man was charged by the FBI with making threats to police officers on social media.  Yonkers police saved three children from a smoke-filled apartment.  The White Plains Rugby Football Club held a blood drive at White Plains Hospital.  Scarsdale's police chief announced his retirement after 37 years on the force.  Rye Police are investigating the third bomb threat made to Rye Sch…

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Norwalk's Brisk Weekend Will Be Followed By Wintry Mix Norwalk's Brisk Weekend Will Be Followed By Wintry Mix
Norwalk's Brisk Weekend Will Be Followed By Wintry Mix FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Winter's cold grip on Fairfield County will not loosen over the weekend, and a wintry mix is expected to move into the area just in time for the Monday morning commute, according to the National Weather Service.  As dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills continue to affect the state, Gov. Dannel Malloy announced he is extending the state’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol through Sunday morning, Jan. 11. “With forecasted overnight lows in the single digits and below zero wind chills, I have directed the state Sever Weather Protocol be kept in place through …

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Armonk's Brisk Weekend Will Be Followed By Wintry Mix Sunday Night Armonk's Brisk Weekend Will Be Followed By Wintry Mix Sunday Night
Armonk's Brisk Weekend Will Be Followed By Wintry Mix Sunday Night WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The quick moving clipper that hit Westchester on Friday morning resulted in numerous accidents and several school districts changing planned delayed openings to closings. The storm resulted in 2.5 inches of snow in Somers and 1.8 inches in Elmsford. Winter's cold grip on Westchester County will not loosen over the weekend and a wintry mix is expected to move into the area just in time for the Monday morning commute, according to the National Weather Service.  Sunday will be mostly cloudy and comparatively warm with highs in the low 30s.  Snow will begin…

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Schools
Fairfield Resident Studies Abroad In Czech Republic Fairfield Resident Studies Abroad In Czech Republic
Fairfield Resident Studies Abroad In Czech Republic FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield resident Erin Montanez recently returned from the Czech Republic as part of a study abroad program at Bates College.  Montanez, who graduated from Our Lady of Mercy in 2012, is majoring in art and visual culture at the college in Lewison, Maine.

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Schools
Fairfield's Sacred Heart University Launches Freshman Fall In Rome Program Fairfield's Sacred Heart University Launches Freshman Fall In Rome Program
Fairfield's Sacred Heart University Launches Freshman Fall In Rome Program FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Sacred Heart Univeristy in Fairfield has launched a new program that will allow freshman to spend their first semester studying abroad at John Cabot University in Rome. The Freshman Fall In Rome program began in August with a successful launch that included onsite orientation, combined activities for group bonding, city familiarization and cultural exploration. “The FFR program gives students an international foundation early on in their academic experience,” Carrie Wojenski, director of Global Affairs at Sacred Hearbt said in a statement. “It’s an exciting and stimu…

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Putnam's Brisk Weekend Will Be Followed By Wintry Mix Sunday Into Monday Putnam's Brisk Weekend Will Be Followed By Wintry Mix Sunday Into Monday
Putnam's Brisk Weekend Will Be Followed By Wintry Mix Sunday Into Monday PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The quick moving clipper that hit Putnam County on Friday morning resulted in numerous accidents and several school districts changing planned delayed openings to closings. The storm resulted in 2.3 inches of snow in Patterson, 2.0 inches in Brewster, 1.8 inches in Cold Spring and 1.1 inch in Carmel. Winter's cold grip on Putnam County will not loosen over the weekend and a wintry mix is expected to move into the area just in time for the Monday morning commute, according to the National Weather Service.  Sunday will be mostly cloudy and comparatively warm with…

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Business
First Niagara Names Norwalk Resident As New VP Of Small Business Banking First Niagara Names Norwalk Resident As New VP Of Small Business Banking
First Niagara Names Norwalk Resident As New VP Of Small Business Banking NORWALK, Conn. -- First Niagara Financial Group has appointed Norwalk resident Steven Ferguson as vice president of small business banking.  In his new role, Ferguson is  responsible for working with small businesses in Fairfield County with annual revenue up to $2.5 million to offer them products, services and financial resources. “Steve brings to the table nearly two decades of experience working in the finance industry, specifically with small business and middle market clients in Fairfield County,” Thomas Phillips, First Vice President and Small Business Team Leader at First Niagara…

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Neighbors
Easton Community Center Offers Special January Programs Easton Community Center Offers Special January Programs
Easton Community Center Offers Special January Programs EASTON, Conn. -- Here is a look at some of the special events coming up in January at the Easton Community Center. Rock & Roll Night: Saturday, Jan. 10 Vacation Camp: Friday, Jan. 16, and Monday, Jan. 19, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Parents Night Out: Friday, Jan. 23 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Middle School Dance: Saturday, Jan. 31 For more information, visit the Easton Community Center's website or call 203-459-9700. The ECC is located at 364 Sport Hill Road, Easton.

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Gorton HS Freshman Suspended After Fighting Teacher Gorton HS Freshman Suspended After Fighting Teacher
Gorton HS Freshman Suspended After Fighting Teacher YONKERS, N.Y. -- School officials continue to probe an incident in which a Yonkers substitute teacher fought with a freshman student at Gorton High School who allegedly attacked him, according to News 12 Westchester. A video taken by another student reportedly shows the fight between the two. The altercation allegedly broke out when Ron Santavicca, a former Yorktown football coach, refused to let the student go to the bathroom, News 12 Westchester reported.  School officials would not provide any information other than that the student had been suspended, News 12 Westchester said.  C…

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Police & Fire
Car Hits Westchester Police Officer In Yonkers Car Hits Westchester Police Officer In Yonkers
Car Hits Westchester Police Officer In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. -- A Westchester County police officer was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle on the Saw Mill River Parkway on Friday morning, according to LoHud.com.  The officer, Paul DeSousa, was attempting to help another disabled vehicle when he was struck. He was taken to Jacobi Medical Center for treatment of nonlife-threatening neck and back injuries, LoHud.com said.  Click here to read the full story. 

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