Joe Jenkins

Managing Editor, Orange County

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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

Monsey, NY
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Spring Valley Man Charged With Stabbing Stepdaughter Spring Valley Man Charged With Stabbing Stepdaughter Spring Valley Man Charged With Stabbing Stepdaughter
Spring Valley Man Charged With Stabbing Stepdaughter SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. -- Authorities charged a Spring Valley man in connection to the stabbing of his stepdaughter on Wednesday, Feb. 3, according to News 12 Hudson Valley.  The suspect, who was unidentified, was arrested in Augusta, Georgia after fleeing the scene and driving through the night, News 12 Hudson Valley reported.  The 15-year-old victim was reportedly assaulted several times and is currently in intensive care, News 12 Hudson Valley said.  Click here to read the News 12 Hudson Valley article. 

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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Police: Man Had Pound Of Marijuana In Bag Norwalk Police: Man Had Pound Of Marijuana In Bag Norwalk Police: Man Had Pound Of Marijuana In Bag
Norwalk Police: Man Had Pound Of Marijuana In Bag NORWALK, Conn. --  Norwalk Police arrested a local man on several drug charges after finding him in possession of a pound of marijuana and over $14,000 in cash on Wenesday, officials said. The Norwalk Special Services Unit and U.S. Marshals surrounded the home on Muffin Lane while waiting for a warrant to be obtained when Zachary Fisher, 23, ran out of the back door and fled into a wooded area. Authorities found Fisher in possession of a duffel bag that contained a pound of marijuana and $14,203 in cash, police said.  Authorities then returned to the home and found another pound of marijuana…

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Cortlandt, NY
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Man Driving 80 MPH On Taconic Charged With DWI, Police Say Man Driving 80 MPH On Taconic Charged With DWI, Police Say Man Driving 80 MPH On Taconic Charged With DWI, Police Say
Man Driving 80 MPH On Taconic Charged With DWI, Police Say EAST FISHKILL, N.Y. -- A Poughkeepsie man was charged with felony driving while intoxicated on Saturday, Jan. 30 while driving on the Taconic State Parkway in East Fishkill, according to New York State Police.  Troopers pulled over Brian R. Morgan, 40, after observing him traveling at approximately 80 mph. Subsequent investigation prompted troopers to detain Morgan on suspicion of being intoxicated, police said.  Morgan was charged with felony driving while intoxicated after it was discovered he had a previous DWI-related conviction in July 2014, police said. 

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Bridgeport, CT
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Warm Temps Will Give Way To Overnight Snow In Bridgeport Warm Temps Will Give Way To Overnight Snow In Bridgeport Warm Temps Will Give Way To Overnight Snow In Bridgeport
Warm Temps Will Give Way To Overnight Snow In Bridgeport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The unseasonably warm temperatures that started the day in Fairfield County will begin to drop and could produce snow heading into the Friday morning commute. Temperatures are expected to fall off in the afternoon as cold air moves into the region. A wave of low pressure will bring precipitation that could start off as rain and could eventually turn over to snow. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.  Scattered flurries will give way to gradually clearing skies on Friday, but temperatures will be significantly lower, including wind-chills in the 20s and 30s.  The…

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Beekman-Poughquag, NY
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Advisory For Sex Offender In Beekman Issued Advisory For Sex Offender In Beekman Issued Advisory For Sex Offender In Beekman Issued
Advisory For Sex Offender In Beekman Issued BEEKMAN, N.Y. -- The Dutchess County Sheriff's Department has issued an alert to notify Beekman area residents that a registered sex offender has moved into the area.  Frank Babcock, 44, is now residing in the Pine Grove Motel located at 2659 Route 55. Babcock is listed as a Level Three sex offender and was convicted of having sexual contact with a 9-year-old boy, police said.  Babcock is described as a white male, standing 6-feet tall and weighing 150 pounds.  At this time there are no charges pending against Babcock, police said. 

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Fort Lee, NJ
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Leonia Elementary School Does 'Heart Healthy Week' Leonia Elementary School Does 'Heart Healthy Week' Leonia Elementary School Does 'Heart Healthy Week'
Leonia Elementary School Does 'Heart Healthy Week' LEONIA, N.J. -- Anna C. Scott Elementary in Leonia are participating in Hearth Health Wellness week. Students brought in heart healthy pink and red fruits and veggitables and had a smoothie contest where students submitted a smoothie recipe.  The winning smoothies will be sampled in the school on Feb. 11. One class will also be using a pedometers in a walking activity. 

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Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
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Mahwah High School Senior Selected As Candidate For Presidential Scholar Mahwah High School Senior Selected As Candidate For Presidential Scholar Mahwah High School Senior Selected As Candidate For Presidential Scholar
Mahwah High School Senior Selected As Candidate For Presidential Scholar MAHWAH, N.J. -- Mahwah Senior Deanna Altomara has been selected as a candidate to represent New Jersey for application to the U.S. Presidential Scholars program. Altomara was chosen, along with other New Jersey students, on the basis of her academic and artistic scholarship in visual arts, the performing arts, or creative writing.  The majority of the Scholars are selected on the basis of broad academic achievement.  Each year over 4,000 candidates are identified for the academic component of the program, based on having scored exceptionally well on the SAT or the ACT.  New Jersey will sel…

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Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
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Saddle Brook Waives Late Fee For Little League Signups Saddle Brook Waives Late Fee For Little League Signups Saddle Brook Waives Late Fee For Little League Signups
Saddle Brook Waives Late Fee For Little League Signups SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- Saddle Brook Little League has waived any late fees for online and in-person registration for the 2016 season. Little League is a recreational baseball league for Saddle Brook residents ages 4 to 12. You can register at any time online by visiting http://sbll.siplay.com/  Upcoming in-person registration dates are as follows at the Victor Field House:  Friday, Feb. 5 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1p.m.  Sunday, Feb. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. For more information call the Saddle Brook Little League Player Agent, Joseph Nigito at 201-394-6475.

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West Milford, NJ
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Wanaque Students Excel At Quiz Bowl Tournaments Wanaque Students Excel At Quiz Bowl Tournaments Wanaque Students Excel At Quiz Bowl Tournaments
Wanaque Students Excel At Quiz Bowl Tournaments WANAQUE, N.J. -- Wanaque School students posted positive showings at area Quiz Bowl tournaments recently. Wanaque's sixth graders took home  first place in the Passaic County Gifted and Talented Grade Six Bowl.  Four of Wanaque's seventh graders also took first place the the Passaic County Gifted and Talented Bowl in Pompton Lakes. 

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Lyndhurst, NJ
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Lyndhurst Police Officer Honored For Helping Passengers Lyndhurst Police Officer Honored For Helping Passengers Lyndhurst Police Officer Honored For Helping Passengers
Lyndhurst Police Officer Honored For Helping Passengers LYNDHURST, N.J. -- A Lyndhurst officer who helped rescue victims in the Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia last year will be honored with the Officer of the Month Award for 2016 from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, according to NorthJersey.com.  Michael Keane was riding in the last car of the train when it derailed. He was able to get his fiancee to safety before taking a flashlight from a conductor and helped lead other victims out of the wreckage following the derailment, NorthJersey.com reported.  Keane will receive the award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. in May, …

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