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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

Obituaries

Andrew Gusty, 28, New Windsor Resident NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. – Andrew J. Gusty of New Windsor, a chef at Henry's at the farm in Milton and a longtime resident of the area, died on Oct. 9 in St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh. He was 28. The son of George Gusty Jr. and Laura Boyan, he was born on Dec. 7, 1988 in Middletown. Andrew was a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park. Survivors include his grandfather George Gusty Jr. and his wife Rose of Delaware; his mother Laura Boyan of Palm Coast, Florida. His companion Kaitlyn Shumaker of New Windsor. His uncle Robert Gusty and his wife Alysa of North Carolina…

10/12/2017

News

Newburgh's Proposed 2018 Budget Lowers Property Tax; Hints At Layoffs NEWBURGH, N.Y. – Newburgh City Manager Michael Ciaravino unveiled a proposed spending plan for 2018 on Tuesday that would reduce the property tax rate for homeowners, but could also result in some staffing reductions. The $44.4 million spending plan would reduce homeowners' property tax rate by 29 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. There would be no change to non-homestead property taxes. The plan also includes reduced spending on water, and trash collection. It does, however, include, a 4 percent increase in sewer to help fund a project that would mitigate sewer discharge into the Hudso…

10/12/2017

Police & Fire

Criminal Justice Simulator Comes To SUNY Orange MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. – SUNY Orange has purchased a Response to Resistance Simulator that will enhance SUNY Orange’s Criminal Justice curriculum while expanding a partnership to train local law enforcement officers. The recently purchased TL-100 Training Lab was made possible by the SUNY Orange Foundation. It will allow SUNY Orange Criminal Justice students—those seeking law enforcement careers as well as students intending to enter such professions as legal affairs and social work—to experience simulated real-life scenarios. Students will gain an advanced understanding of potential situations th…

10/12/2017

Politics

Maloney Calls For More Aid To Puerto Rico ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D- Orange County) called for urgent additional aid for Puerto Rico after visiting the island to survey the damage and learn more about recovery efforts. “Our initial response is finally coming together and although the challenges seem almost overwhelming, we will get through this crisis together as Americans,” Maloney said in a statement. “I remember being in the City on 9/11 and walking to work to find a pile of rubble and not knowing if my kid was safe and just feeling totally powerless – the folks in Puerto Rico are dealing with a serious c…

10/11/2017

Sports

Cornwall Football Ranked Fourth In State ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – Several Orange County high school football teams can be found in the latest New York State rankings, including Cornwall, who held on to their No.4 ranking in the Class A division. Cornwall improved to 6-0 by beating Monticello 58-0 on Saturday. The Dragons face Port Jervis (4-2) on Friday night. Newburgh Free Academy (4-2) dropped from the 11 spot in the AA rankings after losing to Monroe-Woodbury 28-17. Monroe-Woodbury moved up 10 spots with the win and now sits at 18th. NFA will hope to get back to its winning ways against Middletown on Friday. Monroe-Woodbury wi…

10/11/2017

News

Walden Man Indicted On Stabbing Charges WALDEN, N. Y. – A Walden man was indicted on several charges Tuesday stemming from a stabbing that took place last month, according to the Times-Herald Record. Lawrence Simms, 30, allegedly used a sharp object to stab and seriously injure one man and then attempted to stab another on Sept. 18. He was indicted on first and second-degree assault, second-degree attempted assault and criminal possession of a weapon, the Record said. Simms is being held on $50,000 bail or $100,000 bond, the Record reported. Click here to read the Times Herald-Record article.

10/11/2017

News

Montgomery Father Indicted On Child Endangerment Charges MONTGOMERY, N.Y. – A Montgomery father was indicted on charges of menacing police officers and endangering the welfare of his children on Tuesday, according to the Times Herald-Record. Officers responded to a 911 call on Sept. 25 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. Garcia is free on bond, the Record said. Click here to read the Times Herald-Record article.

10/11/2017

Weather

Showers Ready To Cool Off Orange County's Heat Wave ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – The much-needed rain coming to Orange County will manage to break up the recent heat wave, but only for a few days, according to the National Weather Service. Clouds will roll into the area on Wednesday bringing a 40 percent chance of rain. It will be noticeably cooler with highs only reaching the mid-60s. Rain will linger overnight and into Thursday morning. The day will remain mostly cloudy with high temperatures in the low-60s. Sun returns on Friday but temperatures will remain closer to the typical average for this time of year. Expect mid-60s during the day. …

10/10/2017

Neighbors

Caffe A La Mode Brews Up Nothing But Love For Warwick WARWICK, N.Y. – There's a constant buzz around Warwick's Caffe a la Mode. Maybe it's the graham cracker coffee or the famous french toast. It could also be the weekly open mic every Friday night that just celebrated its 13th anniversary. For owners Scott Elfant and Tom Torres, the Oakland Avenue cafe has become a cornerstone of Warwick because of their love for the community they serve. "We really do love Warwick. The people have been really good to us and they back us up in every way," said Elfant, of Paramus, N.J. "Warwick is just killing it. It just pulls people in. …

10/10/2017

Obituaries

George W. Williams III, 26, Middletown Native MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. – Middletown native George W. Williams III died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Saturday, Oct. 7. He was 26. The son of George W. Williams Jr. and Brenda L. Williams, he was born on May 16, 1991. Williams, who spent 8 years battling drug addiction, was a HVAC Specialist with Mamakating Heating & Cooling in Bloomingburg. He was a member of the Mamakating Conservation Club. Williams had a big heart, and was always there to help others. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting and working outside. He also enjoyed going to the gym and working out. S…

10/10/2017

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