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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

Police & Fire

Skoufis Helps Secure $65k Grant For Storm King Fire Engine Company CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. – The Storm King Fire Engine Company will be able to buy new equipment thanks to a $65,000 grant secured by Assemblyman James Skoufis (D-Woodbury). A new vehicle exhaust ventilation system that meets current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) standards will replace the outdated one. It will provide an environment free of particulates and gases from vehicle emissions, making the station safer for firefighters. A new air conditioning system will also replace the existing, inadequate system. “The new ventilat…

09/21/2017

Politics

Absentee Ballots Give Lujan Democratic Primary Win In Newburgh NEWBURGH, N.Y. – Absentee ballots allowed Kevindaryan Lujan to pass Omari Shakur to win the Democratic primary election for one of Newburgh's county legislature seats, according to the Times Herald-Record. Lujan trailed Shakur by six votes when polls closed on Sept. 12, but wound up winning by a 303-298 tally. Lujan will appear on the November ballot on the Democratic and Working Families lines, the Record reported. Click here to read the Times Herald-Record article.

09/21/2017

Police & Fire

Reward Offered In Fatal Newburgh Hit-And-Run NEWBURGH, N.Y. – New York State Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect responsible for a hit-and-run in Newburgh that left a 90-year-old man dead on Sunday. Fred Woolsey, 90, and a retired United State Marine, was found injured by City of Newburgh Police at the corner of Grand Avenue and Park Place just after 7 a.m. on Sept. 17. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the New York State Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-866-313-TIPS (8477) immediately. Callers can remain anonymous. There is no caller ID on the New Y…

09/21/2017

News

Newburgh Gang Leader Convicted On Attempted Murder, Drug Charges NEWBURGH, N.Y. – The leader and founder of the Yellow Tape Money Gang in the City of Newburgh could spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted on racketeering, attempted murder, narcotics, and witness tampering charges Wednesday, the acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York said. Tyrin Gayle, 24, led the Yellow Tape Money Gang (YTMG) from 2015 to May 2016. During that time the gang engaged in shootings, as well as the distribution of crack and heroin. “Gang leader Tyrin Gayle chose the name Yellow Tape Money Gang to glamorize the yellow tape surro…

09/20/2017

Obituaries

Former Port Jervis Police Chief Warren Wagner, 90, Dies PORT JERVIS, N.Y. – Former Port Jervis Police Chief Warren E. Wagner died on Tuesday, Sept. 19. He was 90.Wagner was born on Feb. 2, 1927 in Port Jervis to Henry L. and Beatrice Elston Wagner. He married Mary Tedrick Wagner who pre-deceased him in 1983 and then married Joan Tanner Wagner who survives at home. Wagner began his career on Feb. 1, 1953, when he was appointed to the rank of Patrolman. He attended and graduated from the New York State Police School. On Jan. 1, 1965, Wagner was promoted to the rank of Detective. He served in that capacity until his promotion to sergeant on Jan. 2…

09/20/2017

Police & Fire

Port Jervis Police Prevent Apparent Suicide Attempt On Mid-Delaware Bridge PORT JERVIS, N.Y. – Port Jervis Patrolman Richard Santini saved a woman from taking her own life on Tuesday morning, officials said. Santini responded to a call to check on the wellbeing of a woman standing on the Mid-Delaware Bridge on Pike Street just after 10 a.m. As Santini approached, the woman dropped a family photograph and a cellphone onto the sidewalk. The woman then mounted the railing and attempted to swing both of her legs over the railing. Santini was able to grab the female and pull her away from the edge, Port Jervis police said. Santini was able to keep the woman on the sid…

09/20/2017

News

Montogmery's Police Chief Back On Leave After Being Shot MONTGOMERY, N.Y. – Montgomery Police Chief Arnold “Butch” Amthor is back on medical leave after being shot during a domestic dispute in May, according to the Times-Herald Record. Amthor is the full-time chief of the Montgomery force and the part-time chief of the Maybrook department. He returned to work this July after he was shot by Anthony Bostick during a standoff in May. Bostick later took his own life. Officials do not yet know when Amthor might return to active duty, the Record said. Click here to read the Times Herald-Record article.

09/20/2017

News

Defense Specialist: Baby Heil Died From Pneumonia, Strokes GOSHEN, N.Y. – A neuropathologist called by Michael Heil's defense team in his murder trial testified he believes baby Zachary Heil's fatal brain and eye bleeds were the results of viral pneumonia and strokes – not child abuse, according to the Times Herald-Record. Dr. Roland Auer, of Canada, was the defense's final witness on Tuesday. He had testified earlier in the trial, but took the stand again to reiterate his opinion. Prosecutors have also called medical experts to the stand who believe baby Zachary was the victim of fatal abuse on the night of Aug. 7 2016, when Michael Heil was alone…

09/20/2017

Obituaries

U.S. Marine Aaron C. Hnida, 21, Port Jervis Resident PORT JERVIS, N.Y. – Aaron Cody Hnida of Port Jervis, died Saturday, Sept. 16. He was 21. Hnida was born June 10, 1996 in Honesdale, Pa. the son of Arthur S. and Karla L. Balcom Hnida III. Aaron proudly served in the United State Marine Corps. A family statement read: “Aaron was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He loved running, so in high school he joined the Cross Country Team. He was dedicated to his physical fitness, so he never smoked or did any drugs or anything that would hinder his fitness performance. He enjoyed hiking and anything that put him in the outdoors. He loved to…

09/20/2017

News

Newburgh Rejects Federal Program; May Lose Grant Funding NEWBURGH, N.Y. – The Newburgh City Council refused to sign a form from the Department of Justice that would allow immigration agents access to jails and other detention centers to interview immigrants who are believed to be in the U.S. illegally, according to the Times Herald-Record. The form is attached to the Community Oriented Policing Services program, an initiative that Newburgh was hoping to receive funding through in order to put four new Police Officers onto the force. Refusing to sign the form may put the funding for the positions in jeopardy, the Record reported. City Manager Mi…

09/19/2017

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