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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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Schools
Port Chester Schools Benefit From Federal Asthma Aid Port Chester Schools Benefit From Federal Asthma Aid
Port Chester Schools Benefit From Federal Asthma Aid PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) and Nita Lowey (D - Westchester/Rockland) announced new federal funding for asthma research and training for school nurses and teachers at a press conference held at Port Chester Middle School on Monday.Port Chester Superintendent Dr. Edward A. Kliszus revealed that efforts by the schools with their partner Open Door Family Medical Centers, have resulted in a great reduction in asthma related absences thanks to a program initiated in 2010. The school reported 376 asthma-related absences in 2010 versus only 28 in 2014.  “With so …

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Schools
Westchester Schools Benefit From Federal Asthma Aid Westchester Schools Benefit From Federal Asthma Aid
Westchester Schools Benefit From Federal Asthma Aid WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) and Nita Lowey (D - Westchester/Rockland) announced new federal funding for asthma research and training for school nurses and teachers at a press conference held at Port Chester Middle School on Monday.Port Chester Superintendent Dr. Edward A. Kliszus revealed that efforts by the schools with their partner Open Door Family Medical Centers, have resulted in a great reduction in asthma related absences thanks to a program initiated in 2010. The school reported 376 asthma-related absences in 2010 versus only 28 in 2014. With…

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Police & Fire
Kent Home Destroyed In Morning Fire Kent Home Destroyed In Morning Fire
Kent Home Destroyed In Morning Fire KENT, N.Y. -- A Kent home was destroyed in an early morning fire on Kent Lake Rd., according to lohud.com.  Responders were called at approximately 2:30 a.m., but narrow roads and a lack of hydrants in the area slowed efforts to extinguish the blaze, lohud.com reported.  No firefighters were injured and authorities believe the house was empty at the time of the fire, lohud.com said.  Click here to read the lohud.com article. 

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Police & Fire
Rockland Dentist Accused Of Molesting Patients Rockland Dentist Accused Of Molesting Patients
Rockland Dentist Accused Of Molesting Patients HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- A Haverstraw dentist has been charged with molesting some of his patients, according to News 12 Hudson Valley.  Dr. Girish Desai has been under investigation since last fall for reportedly fondling two female patients while they were in the chair at this New Main Street practice, News 12 Hudson Valley reported.  Desai pleaded not guilty to the charges. Investigators are looking to see if there are any other victims, News 12 Hudson Valley said.  Click here to see the News 12 Hudson Valley story. 

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Police & Fire
Police Provide Details Of Suffern Armed Standoff Arrest Police Provide Details Of Suffern Armed Standoff Arrest
Police Provide Details Of Suffern Armed Standoff Arrest SUFFERN, N.Y. -- A potentially suicidal 39-year-old male who was armed with an AK-47 in his Park Ave. apartment on Monday night is facing multiple weapons charges, according to officials.  Police received the report of the armed man at approximately 5:30 p.m. When communications with the suspect broke down, the Rockland County SWAT team entered the apartment and took the man into custody, police said.  Officials found a .22 caliber handgun and an AK-47 on the premises along with a small amount of marijuana, police said.  The unidentified suspect was charged with third-degree criminal posse…

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Events
Ridgewood Chamber To Hold SpeedNetworking Event Ridgewood Chamber To Hold SpeedNetworking Event
Ridgewood Chamber To Hold SpeedNetworking Event RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Ridgewood Chamber will host a Speed Networking event on Thursday, Jan. 14 at the YMCA/YWCA.There will be approximately 60-70 chamber member business owners/managers attending as well as members from the Fair Lawn Chamber.  The event introduces business people to others to start building business relationships one at a time. Speed Networking will begin at 7:30 a.m.  The Ridgewood YMCA/YWCA of Bergen County is located at 112 Oak St. 

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Schools
Old Tappan School Selects Guidance Counselor As Awards Recipient Old Tappan School Selects Guidance Counselor As Awards Recipient
Old Tappan School Selects Guidance Counselor As Awards Recipient OLD TAPPAN, N.J. -- Allen Regar was named the Educational Services Professional of the Year at Northern Valley Regional High School.Regar serves as a guidance counselor.  The announcement was made by Principal Dr. Bruce Sabatini.

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Neighbors
Edgewater Prepares Memorial Ceremony For Murder Victims Edgewater Prepares Memorial Ceremony For Murder Victims
Edgewater Prepares Memorial Ceremony For Murder Victims EDGEWATER, N.J. — Second grade moms in Edgewater are inviting the community to remember Mellie and Melisa Stasko, the daughter and mother who were slain around the Christmas holiday in a domestic violence incident on Friday, Jan. 15. The community is asking members to meet at 5 p.m. at the river walk behind Wholefoods where the group will walk together towards The Windsor where the two lived and perished.  Community members are invited to bring candles, cards, flowers and mementos to the 15-minute ceremony.  Individuals may park in the Hilliard Avenue municipal parking lot.  If there is in…

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Events
Saddle Brook Scouts Cook Up Chili Contest Saddle Brook Scouts Cook Up Chili Contest
Saddle Brook Scouts Cook Up Chili Contest SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- Saddle Brook Boy Scout Troop 213 is holding a chili cook-off on Sunday, Jan. 31 at the VFW. Recipes should be based on four pounds of "meat" (beef, turkey, tofu, etc.). Participants required to bring a crock pot, your own condiments, and anything else that completes the presentation.  Cash prizes will be given out for the best overall, hottest, most traditional, most creative and most unique ingredient. Prizes will be based on the number of participants.  The troop will provide cups for tastings, spoons, napkins and power strips.    Five guest judges will sa…

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Politics
Here Are The NJ Towns With The Best Voter Turnout In The November Elections Here Are The NJ Towns With The Best Voter Turnout In The November Elections
Here Are The NJ Towns With The Best Voter Turnout In The November Elections ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. -- Voter participation hit an all-time low in New Jersey for the November 2015 elections, but some communities, including Englewood Cliffs, bucked the trend. Englewood Cliffs boasted a 52 percent voter turnout, good for fifth-best in the state behind Pine Valley, Cape May Point, Corbin and Mantoloking. Englewood Cliffs saw 1,873 of 3,592 registered voters sweep into office a new Republican mayor and two GOP council members. It was the largest municipality to make the top 10.  Overall, only 1.17 million people turned out to vote in the Garden State last year. 

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