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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

Schools
Fairfield Residents Accepted Into Eastern Connecticut's Honors Program Fairfield Residents Accepted Into Eastern Connecticut's Honors Program
Fairfield Residents Accepted Into Eastern Connecticut's Honors Program FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Two Fairfield residents were accepted into Eastern Connecticut University's selective honors program. Freshmen William Jeffries, a pre-secondary education major, and Thomas Luckner, a mathematics major, both were accepted into the program that is intended to demonstrate excellence in areas characteristic of liberal arts students. The University's Honors Program requirements and curriculum are intended to be intellectually challenging, while improving qualities that prepare graduates to become leaders in their communities.  

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Politics
Wilton Rep. Lavielle Receives Committee Assignments For Third Term Wilton Rep. Lavielle Receives Committee Assignments For Third Term
Wilton Rep. Lavielle Receives Committee Assignments For Third Term WILTON, Conn. -- State Rep. Gail Lavielle has been named the Ranking Member of the General Assembly’s Education Committee and has been assigned to the Appropriations and Transportation committees for her third term, which begins on Jan. 7.  “I am honored to have been named to this leadership position,” Lavielle said of her appointment to the Education Committee. “Nothing is more important to the future of our state than ensuring that all of Connecticut’s students receive a quality education. While our educational system has experienced many significant changes over the past few years, ther…

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Police & Fire
Mahopac Man Arrested On Bail-Jumping Charge In Yorktown Mahopac Man Arrested On Bail-Jumping Charge In Yorktown
Mahopac Man Arrested On Bail-Jumping Charge In Yorktown YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Yorktown Police charged a Mahopac man with failing to appear in court on bail-jumping charges on Monday, police said.  Victor L. Figueroa, 46, was detained by Carmel Police on the outstanding bench warrant. The warrant was issued in connection to an aggravated unlicensed operation charge from November 2014, police said.  Figueroa was arraigned and released on $500 bail. He is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 20, police said. 

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Neighbors
Bridgeport Letter: Why Solar Panel Project Is Not Suitable For Seaside Park Bridgeport Letter: Why Solar Panel Project Is Not Suitable For Seaside Park
Bridgeport Letter: Why Solar Panel Project Is Not Suitable For Seaside Park BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Bridgeport Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Please send letters to bridgeport@dailyvoice.com.  To the Editor: This past March, it was brought to my attention that the mayor of Bridgeport has been pushing a plan to have a solar panel project installed at Seaside Park. I am not against solar energy or “green energy.” I do oppose the location of this project. On Feb. 17, 2014, the Bridgeport Parks Commission unanimously voted against this project, and just a few short weeks later, the decision was revoked.   I have been to two of the City Cou…

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Neighbors
Fairfield Letter: Praising Kupchick's Leadership On Excide Cleanup Fairfield Letter: Praising Kupchick's Leadership On Excide Cleanup
Fairfield Letter: Praising Kupchick's Leadership On Excide Cleanup FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Please send letters to fairfield@dailyvoice.com.  To the editor: As a member of FPLAN, a Fairfield-based organization dedicated to ensuring environmental protection and oversight for our town’s land, marshes, open space and waters, I would like to thank our state Rep. Brenda Kupchick for her strong advocacy when it came to the long-awaited Excide cleanup and Mill River lead remediation. I am grateful for her commitment as Brenda helped to lead efforts to ensure our state officials required a better cl…

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by Alexis Harrison
News
Former Mount Kisco Parking Officer Sentenced For Stealing From Meters Former Mount Kisco Parking Officer Sentenced For Stealing From Meters
Former Mount Kisco Parking Officer Sentenced For Stealing From Meters MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. --  A North Salem resident and former Mount Kisco parking official was sentenced to up to six months in jail followed by four-and-a-half years shock probation for stealing more than  $90,000 in parking meter revenue on Tuesday, according to Westchester District Attorney Janet DiFiore.  Over a five-year period from Jan. 5 2009 until May 6, 2014, Jeffrey Daday, 36, would empty parking meters and deposit part of the proceeds, anywhere from $190 to $600 at a time, usually in the form of quarters, into his bank account at the local branch of People’s United Savings Bank, the d…

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News
Periods Of Snow, Arctic Wind Chills Will Grip Putnam County Periods Of Snow, Arctic Wind Chills Will Grip Putnam County
Periods Of Snow, Arctic Wind Chills Will Grip Putnam County PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Snow showers and bitter cold will grip Putnam County for most of the week, according to the National Weather Service.  Light snow will continue to fall in the area, especially before 4 p.m. with a high temperature around 20. Winds will make temperatures feel closer to the teens. Chance of snow is 80 percent. Snow showers could return on Wednesday afternoon with a high temperature around 24, but increasing winds could bring wind chills down into the single digits.  Temperatures will plummet on Wednesday night with the low expected to be around -2 degrees. Wind c…

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News
Periods Of Snow, Arctic Wind Chills Will Grip Norwalk Periods Of Snow, Arctic Wind Chills Will Grip Norwalk
Periods Of Snow, Arctic Wind Chills Will Grip Norwalk FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- With snow showers and bitter cold expected to grip Fairfield County for most of the week, the activated the state has activated its Severe Cold Weather Protocol.  Snow is flying Tuesday morning along the shoreline in southern Fairfield County, with accumulation reported on roads, especially in Greenwich, Stamford, New Canaan and Darien. The snow was heading east along the coast toward Norwalk, Westport, Fairfield and Bridgeport.  The light snow will continue to fall in the area, especially before 4 p.m. Tuesday, with a high temperature around 23 degrees, accor…

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News
Periods Of Snow, Arctic Wind Chills Will Grip Armonk Periods Of Snow, Arctic Wind Chills Will Grip Armonk
Periods Of Snow, Arctic Wind Chills Will Grip Armonk WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Snow showers and bitter cold will grip Westchester County for most of the week, according to the National Weather Service.  Light snow will continue to fall in the area, especially before 4 p.m. with a high temperature around 24. Winds will make temperatures feel closer to the teens. Chance of snow is 80 percent. Snow showers could return on Wednesday afternoon with a high temperature around 26, but increasing winds could bring wind chills down into the single digits.  Temperatures will plummet on Wednesday night with the low expected to be around 3 degree…

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Events
Author Visits New Canaan Library To Talk About Escape From Nazis Author Visits New Canaan Library To Talk About Escape From Nazis
Author Visits New Canaan Library To Talk About Escape From Nazis NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Local author Julian Padowicz will visit the New Canaan Library to talk about his childhood in Poland during World War II on Sunday, Jan. 11, at 3:30 p.m.  Padowicz' award-winning memoir, "Mother and Me," tells the story of 7-year-old Julian, the child of a wealthy Jewish family in Poland, and his escape from the country with his mother after the Nazi invasion.  The event is open to everyone, but registration is required. Click here to reserve a spot.  The New Canaan Library is located at 151 Main St.

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