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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

Former Port Jervis Superintendent Will Get Almost $330K From Agreement PORT JERVIS, N.Y. – The former Port Jervis superintendent who resigned in July will receive nearly $300,000 as part of his termination agreement, according to the Times Herald-Record. Tom Bongiovi will get paid out13 months salary ($198,744), unused sick pay ($51,597) and unused vacation time ($48,9210), the Record said. Bongiovi's resignation was part of a mutual agreement between him and the district, the Record reported. Click here to read the Times-Herald Record article.

09/08/2017

Weather

Sunny Weekend In Store For Orange County ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – The foliage hasn't really begun to turn, but Orange County residents will have sunshine and early fall temperatures to enjoy this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Friday will remain partly sunny throughout the day with highs around 69 degrees. Pack a sweatshirt if you plan on going out tonight. Lows could dip into the mid-40s. Saturday will remain mostly sunny with highs around 68. Temperatures will once again dip into the 40s after the sun goes down. Sunday will be another perfect day for football, apple picking and Oktoberfest celebrations. Exp…

09/08/2017

Police & Fire

Five Newburgh Residents Charged In Prostitution Ring NEWBURGH, N.Y. – A prostitution sweep in the City of Newburgh on Wednesday resulted in charges for prostitution being levied against five women and charges of soliciting a prostitute for three men, according to the City of Newburgh Police Department. Newburgh residents Trenette Melvin, 48; Monica Diaz, 35; Carol Depalma, 39; Sierra Verdon, 22; and Christine Spencer, 42 were all charged with prostitution, police said. Bernardino Rianchos, 51, of Newburgh; Emilio Cortes, 46, of Gardiner; and Robert Espinoza, 54, of Bakersfield, Cali., were all charged with patronizing a prostitute. Also a…

09/08/2017

News

Lawmakers Push Town Of Palm Tree One Step Closer To Reality ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – The referendum that would allow Kiryas Joel to break from the Town of Monroe to create the Town of Palm Tree was approved by Orange County Legislators on Thursday night, according to the Times Herald-Record. Legislators and residents spoke out for more than two hours at the meeting before the measure was put to vote. In the end, the measure passed by an overwhelming 18-3 majority, the Record reported. Kiryas Joel's break from Monroe and creation of Palm Tree has one more hurdle to clear: Voters must approve the measure during the general election on Nov. 7. Click h…

09/08/2017

News

Funding For Controversial Newburgh Barge Anchorage Point In Jeopardy NEWBURGH, N.Y. – An amendment that will prevent funding for 10 new barge anchorage points in the Hudson, including a proposed anchorage spot near Newburgh, passed a vote on the House floor Thursday. The amendment, authored by Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D- Orange County), prohibits funds appropriated by the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2018 from being used to establish the new anchorages. “Just in case anyone gets any bright ideas, this is one more way to make sure that stupid proposal stays dead and buried,” Maloney said in a statement…

09/07/2017

Police & Fire

3-Car Crash That Closed Rt. 17 Caused By Drunk Driver, State Police Say GOSHEN, N.Y. – The three-car pile up that closed portions of Route 17 in Goshen on Wednesday night was caused by a driver who was charged with DWI, according to the Times Herald-Record. Kouakou Konan, 53, of Middletown, reportedly lost control of his vehicle while traveling westbound, crossed the median, hit one car on the eastbound side before becoming airborne, then struck another, the Record reported. Konan was taken to Orange Regional Medical Center for his injuries. The drivers of the other two vehicles were treated at the scene, the Record said. Click here to read the Times Herald…

09/07/2017

News

Middletown Baby Died From 'Non-Accidental Trauma,' Doctor Says GOSHEN, N.Y. – A doctor's testimony in Michael Heil's murder trial on Thursday revealed the Middletown man's two-month-old son died from "severe non-accidental trauma," according to the Times Herald-Record. Dr. Sree Chirumanilla also said, in her opinion, the injuries sustained by the 2-month-old could not have been the result of a short fall, saying the damage to the brain and spine area was far too extensive, the Record reported. Heil, 27, is facing second-degree murder as well as first and second-degree manslaughter charges stemming from the death of his infant son Zachary on…

09/07/2017

News

Get Your Flu Shot At Orange County Stop & Shops ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – With flu season fast approaching, Orange County Stop & Shops are offering vaccinations with no appointment needed. Most insurance plans cover flu shots with no copay and Stop & Shop pharmacies will bill insurance companies directly, including Medicare. Standard flu shots are available, as well as other flu vaccinations, including the “quad” and high dose vaccines. In addition to receiving a flu shot, all customers will be offered free vaccination reviews. With a few simple questions, Stop & Shop pharmacists are able to determine any missing recommended adu…

09/07/2017

Schools

School For Students With Disabilities Opens In Cornwall CORNWALL, N.Y. – The Abilities First School welcomed 22 students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to its first Orange County location in Cornwall on Wednesday. The school is in a temporary location at 340 Hudson Street while a recently donated property, located at 59 Windsor Highway, New Windsor will be renovated into a state-of-the-art educational facility. Abilities First acquired the property, the former Devitt’s Medical Arts Building through a major gift of $3.2M from Ari Straus, and Dr. Marc Straus. Abilities First Schools are presently located in LaGrange and Red Hoo…

09/07/2017

Traffic

Multi-Vehicle Crash On Route 17 Snarls Traffic In Goshen GOSHEN, N.Y. – A multi-vehicle crash brought traffic to a crawl on Route 17 in Goshen on Wednesday night, according to the Times Herald-Record. The accident, which happened around 6:45 p.m., blocked up traffic on the eastbound lanes between exits 122 and 124. Responders used the jaws of to free the passengers in one of the vehicles the Record reported. Click here to read the Times Herald-Record article.

09/07/2017

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