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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

Politics

Donald Trump Decides On Running Mate, Report Says Indiana Governor Mike Pence has been tapped to serve as Donald Trump's running mate, the Indianapolis Star reported on Thursday. The presumptive Republican nominee is expected to name Pence at a press conference at the Hilton in Midtown Manhattan at 11 a.m. Friday. Pence, who is serving his first term as governor, will reportedly not run for re-election, the Star said. Pence beat out Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House, and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in the fight to be the vice presidential candidate on the GOP ticket with Trump, a former Greenwich resident. The Indiana governor…

by Daily Voice

07/14/2016

Lifestyle

Pokémon Go's Craze Adds To Nintendo's Market Value The popularity of the newly released Pokémon Go app triggerd an uptick in Nintendo stock that added $7.5 billion to the company's market value, according to The Verge. The company's stock price jumped more than 24 percent on Monday, marking the largest spike for Nintendo since 1983, The Verge reported. The game, however, is not a direct product of the company that brought you Super Mario Brothers. Instead, it was created as a collaboration between ugmented reality game maker Niantic and the Pokémon Company, two outfits Nintendo has invested in. Experts believe the game would have to generat…

by Joe Jenkins

07/12/2016

News

Daryl's House Fire Tops Week's News In Dutchess DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the week's top stories from around Dutchess County. An electrical short is believed to have caused a fire at Daryl's House in Pawling. Village Historian Alan Way spoke with Daily Voice about the significance and growth of Fishkill over the years. The City of Poughkeepsie closed the skate park at Waryas due to wear and tear. The Anderson Center for Autism has a new mission – to give its clients more power over their own lives. Kagyu Thubten Chöling, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in Wappingers Falls, hosted a world peace gathering. Tickets are …

by Joe Jenkins

07/10/2016

News

Deck Collapse Tops Week's News In Rockland ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the week's top news from around Rockland County. Four people were injured Monday when a deck collapsed during a Fourth of July celebration in Ramapo. Clarkstown police are still searching for a man who made off with a $180,000 tractor-trailer. A Ramapo resident had a startling encounter on the Fourth of July with a timber rattlesnake. Pearl River's Christine Gritmon offers her social media-savviness available to small, local businesses. A man from Chestnut Ridge was charged with drug possession following a traffic stop. Jackie Cassagnol and her Roc…

by Joe Jenkins

07/10/2016

News

Black Lives Matter Rally Held In Spring Valley SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. -- A Black Lives Matter rally was held in Spring Valley on Friday, according to News 12. The rally was held in response to the fatal shootings of two black men by police officers earlier in the week. Alton Sterling was shot in Louisiana on Tuesday, and Philando Castile was shot in Minnesota on Wednesday. Both incidents were captured on cellphone cameras, News 12 reported. Click here to view the News 12 story.

by Joe Jenkins

07/09/2016

Neighbors

Letter To The Editor: Take Public Transportation PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Putnam County Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor of no more than 350 words. Please send letters to putnam@dailyvoice.com. Dear Editor: July, 2016 marks the 52nd Anniversary of federal support for public transportation. The success of public transportation can be traced back to one of the late President Lyndon Johnson's greatest accomplishments which continues benefiting many Americans today. On July 10, 1964 he signed the "Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964" into law. Subsequently this has resulted in the investment over time of se…

by Larry Penner

07/09/2016

Police & Fire

Yonkers Liquor Store Thief Uses Pepper Spray On Store Owner, Police Say YONKERS, N.Y. -- Yonkers authorities are searching for a suspect who reportedly robbed a liquor store and used pepper spray on the female owner on Thursday, July 7, according to News 12 Westchester. Witnesses said the suspect entered Moritz Liquors at 5 p.m. and demanded money. Police said the suspect then pushed the female owner away from the cash register and sprayed her in the face with pepper spray, News 12 Westchester said. Click here to view the News 12 Westchester story.

by Joe Jenkins

07/09/2016

Events

Brewster Theater Company Performing 'Spamalot' BREWSTER, N.Y. -- The Brewster Theater Company will present Monty Python's Spamalot starting Thursday, Aug. 4 at Drew Methodist Church in Carmel.Lovingly ripped off from the motion picture, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot is the Broadway hit and parody of the Arthurian legend. It was nominated for 14 Tony Awards, winning three, including Best Musical for 2005. Leading the quest is King Arthur (Robert Ansbro of Mahopac) with his trusty servant Patsy (Bob Dumont of Patterson); Paul Stein (Brewster) as Sir Lancelot the Homicidally Brave; Jim DiBlasi is Sir Robin (Riverdale); Philip Co…

by Joe Jenkins

07/09/2016

Events

Saddle Brook Students Illustrate Township's History With Posters SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- Several students from the Saddle Brook Middle School created posters as part of a project to illustrate the township's history.The posters are just one of many special items the town has planned to celebrate its 300th anniversary. The posters will be unveiled during the next township council meeting on Thursday, July 14. All are welcome to view the posters and attend the meeting. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Town Hall is located at 93 Market St.

by Joe Jenkins

07/09/2016

Events

Sample Food From Englewood Restaurants During Night Market ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Englewood residents will have the chance to sample foods from some of the areas favorite restaurants during the Night Market on Tuesday, July 12 on East Palisade Avenue. Food sample tickets start at $5 and can be purchased online by clicking here. Food tickets can be purchased at the event as well. The School of Rock All Stars (Tenafly, School of Rock) and Bergen Performing Arts Center Les Miserables summer cast will also perform.

by Joe Jenkins

07/09/2016

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