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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

Schools
Rye, Blind Brook Rank Among Best High Schools In New York Rye, Blind Brook Rank Among Best High Schools In New York
Rye, Blind Brook Rank Among Best High Schools In New York RYE, N.Y. -- Rye High School was named the 85th best high school in the country by U.S. News & World Report in its annual ranking of best high schools Tuesday. It was also named the 10th best in New York. Blind Brook was also in the rankings, coming it at No. 177 nationally and No. 32 in the state.  U.S. News & World Report enlisted the help of social science research firm RTI International to compile its rankings. They measured schools using four key metrics: Math and reading proficiency for all students Testing proficiency for disadvantaged students Graduation rates College read…

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Yonkers High School Ranks Among New York's Best Yonkers High School Ranks Among New York's Best
Yonkers High School Ranks Among New York's Best YONKERS, N.Y. -- Yonkers High School was named the 149th best high school in the country by U.S. News and World Report in its annual ranking of best high schools Tuesday. It was also named the 26th best in New York. U.S. News and World Report enlisted the help of social science research firm RTI International to compile its rankings. They measured schools using four key metrics: Math and reading proficiency for all students Testing proficiency for disadvantaged students Graduation rates College readiness via Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate test data. Yonkers had a college…

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News
Ridgewood Cancels Middle School PARCC Testing Due To Student Death Ridgewood Cancels Middle School PARCC Testing Due To Student Death
Ridgewood Cancels Middle School Parcc Testing Due To Student Death RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Ridgewood School officials have canceled PARCC testing at Benjamin Franklin Middle School on Monday following the death of an eighth grade student on Saturday night.  Principal Tony Orsini has said the school will have the Crisis Response Team available for students. Parents with individual concerns are advised to contact their child's guidance counselors.  Students should report to homeroom to begin the day on Monday. 

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Lifestyle
Five Westchester Towns Rank Among Nation's 100 Safest Five Westchester Towns Rank Among Nation's 100 Safest
Five Westchester Towns Rank Among Nation's 100 Safest WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Five communities in Westchester County were ranked among the 100 safest in America, according to security website Safewise.  Lewisboro took top honors as the safest city in America, boasting zero violent crimes per 1,000 citizens and only .39 property crimes per 1,000 people.  The four other Westchester communities to make the list were: Rye (No. 19) Harrison (No. 44) North Castle (No. 72) Yorktown (No. 99) Click here to view the complete report. 

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News
Dutchess' Eleanor Roosevelt's Addition To $5 Bill Tops News Dutchess' Eleanor Roosevelt's Addition To $5 Bill Tops News
Dutchess' Eleanor Roosevelt's Addition To $5 Bill Tops News DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the week's top stories from around Dutchess County.  Hometown legend Eleanor Roosevelt of Hyde Park will be honored on the new $5 bill as the U.S. Treasury Department makes our money more modern. A 19-year-old man pulled over for speeding on the Taconic State Parkway is facing multiple drug charges. Two Orange County men are facing drug charges after a traffic stop in Fishkill. Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump held a rally at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie.  Chelsea Clinton campaigned for her mother Monday in Poughkeeps…

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News
Search For Rape Suspect Tops Week's News In Rockland Search For Rape Suspect Tops Week's News In Rockland
Search For Rape Suspect Tops Week's News In Rockland ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the week's top stories from around Rockland County. Clarkstown police are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect in a rape case. The Rockland County Sheriff's Department celebrated the birthday of K-9 Shadow, who turned 7. North Rockland Family Sports Day will be held on Saturday, April 30.  A White Plains couple discussed how they've made marriage work for 42 years while visiting Nyack.  The owner of Molly, a yellow lab is desperate to have their dog returned home. Four dogs and a cat were killed in a house fire Monday in the Sloatsburg.

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Events
Clifton Dinner Fundraiser Supports Relay For Life Clifton Dinner Fundraiser Supports Relay For Life
Clifton Dinner Fundraiser Supports Relay For Life CLIFTON, N.J. -- Wendy's in Clifton will host a fundraiser for a Relay for Life team on Thursday, April 28.The restaurant will donate 15 percent of all sales to the "Running on Empty" Relay for Life team between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.  Wendy's is located at 83 Main Ave.

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Lifestyle
Closter Temple Sponsors Sisterhood Tennis Outing Closter Temple Sponsors Sisterhood Tennis Outing
Closter Temple Sponsors Sisterhood Tennis Outing CLOSTER, N.J. -- Temple Emanu-El in Closter will hold a sisterhood tennis outing at Alpine Country Club on Tuesday, May 17. Tennis and Lunch is $100. Lunch only is $40.  Registration opens at 9 a.m. on the day of the event with tennis starting at 9:30 a.m.  Lunch will be served at noon.  Click here to register for the event.  The Alpine Country Club is located at 180 Anderson Rd. in Demarest. 

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Habitat Bergen Holds Women's Networking High Tea In Mahwah Habitat Bergen Holds Women's Networking High Tea In Mahwah
Habitat Bergen Holds Women's Networking High Tea In Mahwah MAHWAH, N.J. -- Habitat for Humanity Bergen County will host a women's high tea networking event at Bon Appetit Tea House in Mahwah on Tuesday, April 26. The High Tea service will feature executive guest speakers, who will discuss women's leadership roles in business. Tickets to the Queen Tea service are $45 each and include: Choice of tea Homemade scone Lemon curd and Devonshire Cream Assorted tea sandwiches Assorted savories Bon Appètit signature desserts  Click here to register for the event.  Bon Appetit Tea House is located at 180 Franklin Turnpike.

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Dumont Arbor Day Celebration Fast Approaching Dumont Arbor Day Celebration Fast Approaching
Dumont Arbor Day Celebration Fast Approaching DUMONT, N.J. -- Dumont will hold its 11th annual Arbor Day Celebration at the Dumont Arboretum on Saturday, April 30. Festivities will include art contest winners, the planting of the 2016 Arbor Day tree, and recognition of the 2016 Award of Merit recipient. The Arbor Day celebration will begin at 1 p.m. Admission is free and refreshments will be available. The Dumont Arboretum is located on West Shore Dr. 

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