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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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Police & Fire
Police Investigate False Fighting Rumors At Arlington High School Police Investigate False Fighting Rumors At Arlington High School
Police Investigate False Fighting Rumors At Arlington High School LAGRANGEVILLE, N.Y. -- State Police and Dutchess County Sheriffs are investigating false reports of a fights at Arlington High School that triggered "hold in place" measures on Thursday, Jan. 15, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal.  Superintendent Brendan Lyons said it is unclear how rumors of a large fight got started among the student body. He also said that no fights took place in the school, the Poughkeepsie Journal reported.  The "hold in place" is a precautionary measure that requires students to stay in the classroom they are in. It is not as serious as a lockd…

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Events
Assemblyman Johnson Joins Moriah Students At The Simon Weisenthal Center Assemblyman Johnson Joins Moriah Students At The Simon Weisenthal Center
Assemblyman Johnson Joins Moriah Students At The Simon Weisenthal Center ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Assemblyman Gordon M. Johnson (D-Bergen) joined the Moriah School as it visited the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Museum of Tolerance in New York in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Moriah School’s middle school participated in a day-long program using the lessons of the Holocaust and other instances of human rights abuses to teach tolerance and civil rights.  Johnson gave the keynote address, focusing on the historical connection between the African American and Jewish communities to reinforce the continuing need to jointly combat anti-Semitism and racism.  “Standing…

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Politics
Eustace Of Maywood Is Co-Sponsor Of Bill To Help Banks Encourage Saving Eustace Of Maywood Is Co-Sponsor Of Bill To Help Banks Encourage Saving
Eustace Of Maywood Is Co-Sponsor Of Bill To Help Banks Encourage Saving MAYWOOD, N.J. -- Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats, including Maywood's Tim Eustace that allows banks to conduct promotions to encourage consumers to open savings accounts is now law. The new law authorizes state-chartered banks, savings banks, savings and loans and credit unions to conduct savings promotions.  The intent of the law is to encourage residents to utilize savings accounts by allowing financial institutions in New Jersey to reward their customers for depositing money with a chance to win prizes. “Whether they’re looking to fund a home, a car or simply a rainy day acco…

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Schools
Tickets On Sale For Garfield Art Auction Tickets On Sale For Garfield Art Auction
Tickets On Sale For Garfield Art Auction GARFIELD, N.J. -- The Garfield High School Academic Incentives Program Committee opened ticket sales for its art auction fundraiser on April 29 at the VFW building. Art will be available in all different mediums from names like Agam, Chagall, Zule and more. Sports memorabilia will also be available. Tickets are $15 per person or $20 for a couple.  Call Nancy Kutsap at 973-340-5010 ext. 2134 or email initiativesghs@gmail.com for ticket information. The auction will begin at 7 p.m.  The VFW building is located at 340 Outwater Ln. 

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Schools
Lodi School Prepares Reunion Lodi School Prepares Reunion
Lodi School Prepares Reunion LODI, N.J. -- Immaculate Conception High School in Lodi will hold a reunion for its alumni March 12 at the Royal Manor in Garfield. Alumni are invited to mingle and reconnect with old friends from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  For more information or to purchase tickets email rgitto@ichslodi.org. The Royal Manor is located at 454 Midland Ave.  The 1 to 5 p.m. event will be held at 454 Midland Ave. in Garfield. The event is meant to help people mingle and reconnect with friends. .

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Police & Fire
Suspect Arrested In Stabbing Of Stamford Woman Suspect Arrested In Stabbing Of Stamford Woman
Suspect Arrested In Stabbing Of Stamford Woman STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford officers arrested a suspect on Tuesday in connection the stabbing of a Stamford woman last week, police said.As Stamford officers attempted to execute an arrest warrant on Jordan Young, 19, at his home on West Forest Lawn Street, he slammed the door on them, police said. He then ran to a second floor porch and threw a loaded handgun into the Mill River, police said. Young then attempted to go out the front door, where officers were able to detain him, Stamford Police said.  Officers underneath the porch also saw him throw the gun into the river, police said. Polic…

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News
Bridgeport Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murdering Easton Parents Bridgeport Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murdering Easton Parents
Bridgeport Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murdering Easton Parents EASTON, Conn. -- A Bridgeport man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges stemming from the murder of his parents last fall, according to CTPost.  Kyle Navin, 27, was charged with two counts of murder and murder under special circumstances. His parents, Jeanette and Jeffrey Navin, disappeared from their Easton home on Aug. 3. The two were found murdered in the yard of an abandoned Weston home on Oct. 29. He had been a suspect in their disappearance and was charged after their remains were found.  Navin was was deeply in debt to his parents and was addicted to heroin, according to prosecutor…

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Police & Fire
Man Hit In Head With Baseball Bat In Yonkers Man Hit In Head With Baseball Bat In Yonkers
Man Hit In Head With Baseball Bat In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. -- A man was reportedly struck in the head with a baseball bat in Yonkers on Tuesday night, according to News 12 Westchester.  The incident took place on Warburton Ave. The victim was reportedly taken to Westchester Medical Center with serious injuries, News 12 Westchester reported.  Click here to read the News 12 Westchester article. 

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Police & Fire
Kent Family Displaced After House Fire Kent Family Displaced After House Fire
Kent Family Displaced After House Fire KENT, N.Y. -- A Kent family was able to escape their burning house unscathed early Tuesday night, according to lohud.com.  Firefighters responded to the call of smoke on White Pond Colony Road West at approximately 11 p.m. Narrow roads and a lack of fire hydrants in the area hampered efforts to extinguish the blaze, lohud.com reported.  Authorities have yet to determine a cause for the fire, lohud.com said.  Click here to read the lohud.com article. 

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News
Mount Vernon Cops Sued For Improper Handling Of Standoff Mount Vernon Cops Sued For Improper Handling Of Standoff
Mount Vernon Cops Sued For Improper Handling Of Standoff MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- A federal lawsuit alleges Mount Vernon police officers overreacted when they stormed into the apartment of an emotionally disturbed man and shot him seven times in 2014, according to lohud.com.  The suit, filed by Anthony Smith, claims officers barged into his apartment knowing he was emotionally disturbed, but mishandled the situation due to improper training, lohud.com reported.  The lawsuit names former Mayor Ernie Davis, Sgt. Michael Marcucilli, Officer Timothy Briley among other unnamed officers, lohud.com said.  Click here to read the lohud.com article. 

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