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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

Gov. Cuomo Bans State Agencies From Asking About Immigration Status ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – Gov. Andrew Cuomo's new executive order will prohibit state agencies, including state law enforcement, from inquiring about a person's immigration status unless they are investigating illegal activity. "As Washington squabbles over rolling back sensible immigration policy, we are taking action to help protect all New Yorkers from unwarranted targeting by government," Cuomo said in a statement. "New York became the Empire State due to the contributions of immigrants from every corner of the globe and we will not let the politics of fear and intimidation d…

09/17/2017

Police & Fire

Walden Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty After Dog Dies Trapped In Hot Car WALDEN, N.Y. – A Walden woman is facing animal cruelty charges after her dog was killed when it was left trapped in a hot car outside a Newburgh Motel in August, according to the Times Herald-Record. Jamie Conroy-Nugent, 35, left her mixed Staffordshire terrier, Zelda, in the car for more than two hours on a day when temperatures exceeded 90 degrees. Zelda was dead on arrival when she was taken to an area vet, the Record said. Click here to read the Times Herald-Record article.

09/17/2017

Police & Fire

Montgomery Police Say Aging Cruisers Could Become A Problem MONTGOMERY, N.Y. – The Montgomery Police Department says the advancing age of its fleet of cruisers hasn't presented a problem in the field, but that it is only a matter of time before it does, according to the Times Herald-Record. The Town received a letter from an attorney representing the Montgomery PBA that said squad cars are up to 10 years old with some having as many as 140,000 miles on them. This, according to the letter, is well past the intended lifespan of a police vehicle, the Record reported. The department currently has 12 cars, two of which are out of service. Board member …

09/17/2017

Sports

Ohio State Too Much For Black Knights To Handle WEST POINT, N.Y. – There was a feeling in Columbus, Ohio that lasted all the way into the third quarter: The Black Knights were hanging around against one of the country's most powerful programs, and maybe – just maybe – they had a shot at pulling this thing off. Eventually, Ohio State's overwhelming advantage in size and athleticism took over as the Buckeyes tallied 21 unanswered points in the second half to cruise to a relatively easy 38-7 win over West Point on Saturday. The No. 8 team in the country jumped out to an early 14-0 lead before the Black Knights settled in. Army's triple-…

09/17/2017

News

Central Hudson Agrees To Change Service Shutoff Practices ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – Central Hudson has agreed to make changes to its service cancellation policies for customers who owe money, according to the Times Herald-Record. The utility provider said it will prioritize shutting off service to accounts with the highest and oldest past due balances. The announcement comes on the heels of an accusation by advocacy group Public Service Commission that the company was targeting customers who owed smaller amounts, the Record reported. PSC said Central Hudson was shutting off service to accounts who owed an average of $871 versus the state average of …

09/16/2017

Lifestyle

Washingtonville Steals The Spotlight In New York Times Real Estate Section WASHINGTONVILLE, N.Y. – The growing hamlet of Washingtonville caught the attention of the New York Times real estate section recently. Times Reporter Julie Lasky said folks from the city are flocking to the area because of its newer housing developments, and wide-open spaces. The article goes on to praise the Village for its history – George Washington is said to have watered his horse here – as well as its easy commute to Manhattan. Click here to check out what else the Times said about Washingtonville.

09/16/2017

Obituaries

Timothy Harding, 56, Former Cornwall Baseball Standout CORNWALL, N.Y. – Former Cornwall resident and athletic standout Timothy Harding died on Friday, Sept. 8 at his home in Florida. He was 54 years old. The son of Patrick Joseph Harding and the late Maurie Panzer Harding, Harding was one of twins born on Nov. 17, 1962 at St. John’s Hospital in Yonkers. His twin, Kathleen Ann, passed away at the age of 7 in 1970. "Timmy" grew up on Jackson Avenue, in New Windsor, and attended Cornwall schools, where he gained a well-deserved reputation as an extraordinary athlete, playing football, baseball, and basketball. Later in life, his natur…

09/16/2017

News

Feds Overrule State DEC; Greenlights Gas Pipeline To Middletown Plant MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. – The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has thrown out a New York state Department of Environmental Conservation decision to deny a water quality permit on Friday. The ruling will allow construction to commence on a gas pipeline that will connect to the CPV Valley Energy Center in Middletown, according to the Times Herald-Record. The FERC said the New York State DEC waived its right to deny the permit because it failed to act within a year of Millenium Pipeline Company's application, the Record reported. Construction could begin as early as November, the Record said. …

09/16/2017

News

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Tuxedo This Story Has been updated. TUXEDO, N.Y. – A small plane was forced to make an emergency landing near Route 17 and Arden Valley Road. Two occupants were on board the plane, including the pilot. No injuries were reported. The plane is believed to have suffered some kind of mechanical failure, according to Patch.com. Check back with Daily Voice for updates.

09/15/2017

Weather

Sunshine And Isolated Showers This Weekend In Orange County ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – Orange County's run of sunny skies and warmer temperatures will continue throughout most of the weekend. Expect partly sunny skies on Saturday with a slight chance of showers or a thunderstorm in the afternoon. High temperatures will be near 80 with a 30 percent chance of rain. Sunday will be mostly sunny with highs around 80 once again. There remains a slight chance of rain in the afternoon.

09/15/2017

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