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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

Neighbors
Happy Birthday To Alpine's Damon Dash Happy Birthday To Alpine's Damon Dash
Happy Birthday To Alpine's Damon Dash ALPINE, N.J. -- Happy birthday to Alpine's Damon Ash!Ash, who is best known as the co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records along with Jay-Z, turns 44 on Tuesday, May 3.  Dash served as Jay-Z's former manager and business partner at Roc-a-Fella Records, and in 1999, he organized a tour for Jay-Z which made $19 million. The relationship between the two later soured.  Dash also dated R&B singer Aaliyah up until her death in 2001. 

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News
Woman Killed In Palisades Parkway Crash Woman Killed In Palisades Parkway Crash
Woman Killed In Palisades Parkway Crash ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- A 31-year-old woman was killed after her vehicle struck a tree on the Palisades Parkway on Monday morning, according to multiple reports.First-responders extricated the woman who was found inside a red Hyundai Elantra, according to News 12. The accident, reported at 6:15 a.m., occurred on the northbound side at Exit 13 (Route 202) with stop-and-go traffic backed up to Exit 14 (Willow Grove Road). Click here to read the News 12 report. Click here to read the lohud.com article. 

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Lifestyle
Rye Ranks Among America's Safest Towns Rye Ranks Among America's Safest Towns
Rye Ranks Among America's Safest Towns RYE, N.Y. -- Rye was named the 19th safest town in America by security website Safewise.com. Safewise compiled crime statistics from the FBI and conducted its own research on public safety public health, and educational offerings to determine its rankings. Rye reported .25 violent crimes per 1,000 residents and only 3.37 property crimes per 1,000 people. Four other communities in Westchester made the list: Lewisboro (No. 1) Harrison (No. 44) North Castle (No. 72) Yorktown (No. 95) Click here to view the complete rankings. 

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News
Student Arrest Tops Week's News In Dutchess Student Arrest Tops Week's News In Dutchess
Student Arrest Tops Week's News In Dutchess DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the week's top stories from around Dutchess County.  A 17-year-old female John Jay student was arrested in connection to a threatening note found by another student.  A 29-year-old Poughkeepsie man has been charged with sexually assaulting a child. A large tick study in Dutchess County has begun in an attempt to lessen Lyme disease rates and kill ticks with a focus on 14 municipalities. Seven fire departments from Dutchess County have deployed to help fight a massive wildfire that has scorched 800 acres of land at Sam’s Point Preserve in Ulster Count…

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News
Car Thefts Top Week's News In Rockland Car Thefts Top Week's News In Rockland
Car Thefts Top Week's News In Rockland ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the week's top stories from around Rockland County.  A recent series of thefts in Orangetown may be connected to a notorious group of criminals who travel around the country breaking into cars. The Suffern Police Department redesigned the lettering on its cruisers.  Clarkstown resident Martus Granirer was honored recently for his efforts to help keep Rockland green. North Rockland High School sports fans can now get up to the minute information thanks to a new Twitter account.  A corrections officer working for the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office is…

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News
Construction Closes Tappan Zee Bridge Lanes, Slows Traffic Construction Closes Tappan Zee Bridge Lanes, Slows Traffic
Construction Closes Tappan Zee Bridge Lanes, Slows Traffic This story has been updated. Construction on the new Tappan Zee Bridge span has resulted in slow traffic and lane closures on the northbound side of the existing bridge through Sunday.  Installation of new piles will cause closures of all but one northbound lane heading into Rockland County. Lane closures began 9 p.m. on Friday and will last until 2 p.m. on Saturday, and will be closed again from 9 p.m. on Saturday to 2 p.m. on Sunday.  Motorists heading north can cross the Hudson at the George Washington bridge to the south, or the Bear Mountain Bridge to the north. 

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News
Construction Will Close Down Some Lanes Of Tappan Zee Bridge This Weekend Construction Will Close Down Some Lanes Of Tappan Zee Bridge This Weekend
Construction Will Close Down Some Lanes Of Tappan Zee Bridge This Weekend Construction on the new Tappan Zee Bridge span will cause lane closures on the northbound side of the existing bridge on Friday through Sunday.  Installation of new piles will cause closures of all but one northbound lane heading into Rockland County, N.Y. Lane closures will be from 9 p.m. Friday to 2 p.m. Saturday, and again from 9 p.m. Saturday to 2 p.m. Sunday.  Motorists heading north can cross the Hudson River to the south at the George Washington Bridge and to the north at the Bear Mountain Bridge or the Hamilton Fish Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. 

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News
Construction Will Close Down Tappan Zee Bridge Lanes Construction Will Close Down Tappan Zee Bridge Lanes
Construction Will Close Down Tappan Zee Bridge Lanes This story has been updated. Construction on the new Tappan Zee Bridge span is causing lane closures on the northbound side of the existing bridge through Sunday.  Installation of new piles will cause closures of all but one northbound lane heading into Rockland County. Lane closures began 9 p.m. on Friday and will last until 2 p.m. on Saturday, and will be closed again from 9 p.m. on Saturday to 2 p.m. on Sunday.  Motorists heading north can cross the Hudson at the George Washington bridge to the south, or the Bear Mountain Bridge to the north. 

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Police & Fire
Westport First Responders Help Deliver Baby At Home Westport First Responders Help Deliver Baby At Home
Westport First Responders Help Deliver Baby At Home WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport First responders helped deliver a baby at home on Wednesday morning, police said. Police officers, EMS and the Westport Fire Department responded to the 911 call at 8:45 a.m. and found Kate Procaccini in labor. Responders determined that Proaccini was too close to giving birth and delivered the baby in her bedroom, officials said.  Proaccini and the baby were taken to Norwalk Hospital, and both are in good health.  “This is a once in a career opportunity for our guys,” Lt. Eric Woods said. “I could not be happier for them, but even more excited for the family.” …

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News
Daily Voice Unveils DVFlash In Norwalk Daily Voice Unveils DVFlash In Norwalk
Daily Voice Unveils DVFlash In Norwalk FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Daily Voice Managing Editor Karen Tensa is launching a new initiative in Fairfield County that will get more local news to residents in a timely manner.  1-844-DVFLASH (1-844-383-5274) is a free number for readers to call with breaking news.  Car accident on Interstate 95?  House fire in Norwalk?  Road work in Fairfield? If you see something, let us know. You can even send a photo. Call 1-844-DVFLASH(383-5274). Answer a few short questions and we'll make sure the rest of our readers know about it, too. 

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