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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

News

Newburgh Man Hospitalized After Debris Fire Leads To Propane Tank Explosion NEWBURGH, N.Y. – A Town of Newburgh man was taken to Westchester medical center after an illegal debris fire led to a propane tank explosion on Thursday night, according to the Times Herald-Record. Neighbors heard the explosion and felt their house shake on Forest Road just after 5 p.m. The man who was burning the debris was treated for burns to his arms, the Record said. Click here to read the Times Herald-Record article.

10/01/2017

News

Foliage Report: Orange County's Leaves Showing Signs Of Change ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – The days are getting shorter and the calendar now reads October, which means the leaves on the trees throughout the Hudson Valley and Catskill regions are about to pop in a fiery blaze of yellows oranges and reds. Reports from New York State officials show Orange County to be between 20-25 percent change over for the last week of September. Portions of the Catskills further north and the Adirondacks are just starting to reach peak change, so keep an eye out. Fall is on its way.

10/01/2017

News

Neuhaus Aims To Lower Property Taxes In Proposed 2018 Budget ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus unveiled a proposed $752 million spending plan for 2018 that would cut property taxes to their lowest levels in five years on Friday. Neuhaus delivered his budget presentation at the newly constructed Orange County Government Center’s Legislative Chamber in front of members of the County Legislature and County Judiciary system, County employees, representatives of the business community and the public. “I’m proud of the work that we have done over the last four years to turn Orange County around,” Neuhaus said in a statement. “We …

09/30/2017

Police & Fire

Monroe Police Help Revive Woman On Heritage Trail MONROE, N.Y. – Monroe Police Officers helped revive a woman who had collapsed on the Heritage Trail on Thursday, officials said. A female, who was not identified, suddenly collapsed while walking on the trail. Officers contacted EMS and began administering first-aid until an ambulance arrived, the Monroe Police Department said. Police credit increased patrols along the Heritage Trail since its expansion into Harriman. The Monroe Police Department now patrols three miles of the trail. "We want everyone to know whether they enter into the Village of Monroe in a vehicle, on foot or on…

09/28/2017

Police & Fire

Newburgh Police Seek Help In Identifying Suspected iPhone Thief NEWBURGH, N.Y. – The City of Newburgh Police Department is asking for help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with an iPhone. Authorities believe the man in the photo stole the phone out of the City Police department lobby on Wednesday. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Rude at 845-569-7531 or the Detective Supervisor at 845-569-7509.

09/28/2017

Schools

Mount St. Mary College Named Top Value College By Money Magazine NEWBURGH, N.Y. – Mount Saint Mary College was recently named a top college in MONEY Magazine’s “43 Colleges That Add the Most Value.” The Mount earned 32nd place in the rankings. MONEY graded more than 2,400 colleges based on comparative-value for graduation rates, earnings, and student loan repayment. According to a recent survey, 92 percent of Mount Saint Mary College graduates in 2016 were employed within six months of receiving their degree. MONEY’s list places an MSMC grad’s “early career earnings” at an average of more than $52,000. The success of Mount students is also represented …

09/28/2017

Neighbors

Orange County Residents Called On To Help Hurricane Victims In Puerto Rico ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – Resident of Orange County are encouraged to donate supplies for victims of hurricane-torn Puerto Rico. “Orange County has many families with direct connections to Puerto Rico,” Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus said. “We are concerned for their loved ones and stand in support of our community who have family and friends in Puerto Rico. Since the devastating storm, I have heard from elected officials, as well as leaders, the business community and residents, who have asked how they can help with the relief effort. The community has come together to help Puerto Ri…

09/28/2017

Police & Fire

Peekskill Market Owner Charged With Arson A Northern Westchester man who owns a market in Orange County was charged with arson on Friday, according to City Police. Officers responded to the call of arson in progress at Ahorra Ahora Marketplace on Broadway in Newburgh. An investigation along with the City of Newburgh Fire Department and the Westchester County Police Department Detectives K-9 unit resulted in the arrest of 43-year-old Jesus Cruz of Peekskill, police said. Cruz was remanded to Orange County Jail without bail. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call the City of Newburgh Police Department at 8…

09/28/2017

Police & Fire

Shirtless Montgomery Man Charged With Threatening Police, Family MONTGOMERY, N.Y. – An apparently suicidal Montgomery man is facing several charges after threatening police following a domestic dispute, police said. Officers responded to a 911 call on Monday to find Steven Garcia, 39, on the front porch of his home shirtless and bloodied from an apparent self-inflicted wound. Garcia was shouting at his family and turned his ire toward police. He began waving a knife at them and telling them to shoot him, authorities said. When responders commanded Garcia to drop the knife and surrender, he threatened to "take them out" if they didn't leave. O…

09/28/2017

News

New Jersey Man Admits To Illegally Dumping Waste In Warwick WARWICK, N.Y. – A New Jersey man admitted to illegally dumping nearly 20,000 cubic yards of waste at six different sites in Warwick on Tuesday, according to District Attorney David Hoovler. Joseph Wallace, 50, of Sussex knowingly caused the release of yards of solid waste into the environment. The illegal dumping occurred after Wallace had contacted the property owners at five of the sites and received permission to bring in clean fill. Wallace then contacted haulers that brought in the solid waste to the sites. At the sixth and largest site, Wallace sought to enter into a lease agreement to …

09/28/2017

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