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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
Orange County Primary Election Results Orange County Primary Election Results
Orange County Primary Election Results ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – Here's a look at the results from the Orange County Primary elections held on Tuesday. District 11 Conservative Scott J. Congiusti – 18 (34.62 percent) Kathy A. Stegenga – 33 (63.46 percent)* Blooming Grove Councilman Ward 2 Republican Thomas DeVinko – 115 (70.55 percent)* Brandon L. Nielsen – 48 (29.45 percent) Councilman Ward 5 Republican George R. Doering Jr. – 91 (64.54 percent)* Patrick F. Brady – 48 (34.04 percent) Councilman Ward 6 Republican Steven J. Amante – 67 (65.05 percent) * George J. Ky Don Jr. – 36 (34.95 percent) Superintendent of Highways Repu…

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Lifestyle
Never Miss A Beat: Sign Up For Daily Voice Orange County Email Alerts Never Miss A Beat: Sign Up For Daily Voice Orange County Email Alerts
Never Miss A Beat: Sign Up For Daily Voice Orange County Email Alerts Tired of missing out? We're here to help.  Signing up for email alerts from your favorite Daily Voice site ensures you'll have up to the minute breaking news, weather and traffic sent to your inbox as soon as it gets posted.  Subscribing is easy. Just click on the subscribe button on the top right of this page. Enter your email, and you're all set!  Don't be the last to know. Sign up today. 

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News
Newburgh's First Street Reconstruction Project Begins Wednesday Newburgh's First Street Reconstruction Project Begins Wednesday
Newburgh's First Street Reconstruction Project Begins Wednesday NEWBURGH, N.Y. – A reconstruction project on First Street between Front Street and the First Street Fishing Pier will begin on Wednesday. Planned work includes installation of decorative crosswalks and a pedestrian plaza at the fishing pier entrance.  The pedestrian plaza will include new landscaping, lighting benches and a bike rack.  During construction, motorists should expect some traffic delays. Access to the fishing pier will also be limited.  Officials expect work to be completed by early December. 

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Schools
Two Orange County Districts Claim Underfunding By New York State Two Orange County Districts Claim Underfunding By New York State
Two Orange County Districts Claim Underfunding By New York State ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – A lawsuit that claims several school districts throughout the state are underfunded, including Newburgh and Port Jervis is now being heard by the Supreme Court Appellate Division, according to the Times Herald-Record.  The Appellate Division judges will decide whether or not to overturn a decision made at the County Court level last year to dismiss the suit  that alleges these districts who, all have large populations of low income, immigrant and special needs students, have been underfunded by the state since 2006, the Record said.  Judges heard arguments from the sch…

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News
Skoufis: Two Orange County Gas Stations Are Price Gouging Skoufis: Two Orange County Gas Stations Are Price Gouging
Skoufis: Two Orange County Gas Stations Are Price Gouging ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – New York State Assemblyman James Skoufis believes two gas stations in the Town of Highlands are artificially inflating prices in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.  "Since Hurricane Harvey, the two gas stations located in the Town of Highlands – one in Highland Falls and one in Fort Montgomery – have seemingly taken advantage of residents by charging $3.15 for regular gas," Skoufis said in a letter to New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. "Both stations are owned by the same company, Chestnut Petroleum Distributors, Inc. For perspective, a gas station …

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News
Major Two-Car Accident Reported On Route 211 In Wallkill Major Two-Car Accident Reported On Route 211 In Wallkill
Major Two-Car Accident Reported On Route 211 In Wallkill WALLKILL, N.Y. – A major two-car crash was reported on Route 211 in Wallkill on Monday Night, according to multiple media reports.  Injuries were reported.  This is a developing story. Check back with Daily Voice for updates.  Click here to see the Times Herald-Record video. 

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News
Boil Water Notice Issued For City Of Newburgh Following Water Main Break Boil Water Notice Issued For City Of Newburgh Following Water Main Break
Boil Water Notice Issued For City Of Newburgh Following Water Main Break NEWBURGH, N.Y. – The City of Newburgh has issued a boil water advisory on Monday evening in the area of Liberty Street from Elmwood Place to Nicoll Street and Elmwood Place from Liberty to Powell Avenue due to a water main break.  The Orange County Health Department is recommending residents and businesses located in the blue highlighted area on the map rapidly boil tap water for at least two minutes prior to drinking or use in food preparation.  Residents and businesses are advised to continue boiling water until notified otherwise.  Contact the City of Newburgh Water Department at 845-56…

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News
Baby Heil Had 'Thousands' Of Retinal Hemorrhages, Doctor Says Baby Heil Had 'Thousands' Of Retinal Hemorrhages, Doctor Says
Baby Heil Had 'Thousands' Of Retinal Hemorrhages, Doctor Says GOSHEN, N.Y. – An ophthalmologist who examined baby Zachary Heil before his death said the baby's eyes showed "extensive hemorrhage" during day 4 of Micheal Heil's murder trial on Monday, according to the Times Herald-Record.  Dr. Robert Josephberg said that the severe nature of baby Zachary's injuries was "unique to trauma in children" and that the injuries are the result of violent starts and stops like a car crash. He went on to testify that Zachary had "thousands" of hemorrhages, the Record Reported.  The retinal hemorrhages, Josephberg testified, combined …

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Weather
Summer Weather Returns To Orange County This Week Summer Weather Returns To Orange County This Week
Summer Weather Returns To Orange County This Week ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – Below average temperatures have given Orange County residents reason to believe fall has arrived a little early. This week, however, will serve as a reminder that summer isn't quite over yet.  Mostly sunny skies will remain in place throughout Monday and Tuesday. Expect warm days with highs around 80 degrees. Clouds will move through the area on Wednesday and could bring some isolated showers. Expect temperatures to be in the high 70s.  Sun will return on Thursday with highs in the 80s.  Clouds and rain will move through the area on Friday afternoon with thunderstorm…

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News
Stewart-Based 105th Airlift Wing Heads To Florida To Aid In Irma Relief Stewart-Based 105th Airlift Wing Heads To Florida To Aid In Irma Relief
Stewart-Based 105th Airlift Wing Heads To Florida To Aid In Irma Relief NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. – Stewart Air National Guard Base's 105th Airlift Wing has spent the last week working in the wake of Hurricane Irma.  The 105th was aiding in relief efforts in Puerto Rico last week and will now head to Florida to set up the Joint Incident Site Communications Capability (JISCC). The JISCC allows airmmen to quickly set up internet, voice over IP and other modes of communication.  Hurricane Irma, which was once the strongest storm ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean, made landfall in mainland Florida on Sunday. It's path of destruction has left millions without power. 

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