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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

Lifestyle

Support Local Farmers At The Port Jervis Farmers Market PORT JERVIS, N.Y. – If you're looking to pick up the freshest produce in town, make sure to stop by the Port Jervis Farmers Market on Saturday.The Farmers Market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Farmers Market Park featuring locally sourced products from our rich Tri-State region including Orange, Sullivan, Pike, Dutchess and Sussex Counties. The Market only runs until Oct. 14, so make sure to swing by.

09/15/2017

News

Boil Water Advisory Lifted In Newburgh NEWBURGH, N.Y. – The boil water notice has been lifted by the City of Newburgh for the affected area of Liberty Street from Elmwood Place to Nicoll Street and Elmwood Place from Liberty Street to Powell Avenue. All repairs have been completed and the required testing of the City of Newburgh water system has shown an absence of Coliform.

09/15/2017

Police & Fire

Middletown Police Search For Suspect Wanted In Area Stabbing MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. – The Middletown Police Department is searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a stabbing on Thursday night, officials said. The incident was reported just after 7:30 p.m. in the area of Fairlawn Ave. and Wisner Place. Responders found Korei Mason-Briggs, 22, of Middletown suffering from a single stab-wound to the chest in the parking lot of the Sunoco Gas Station on Route 211. The wound was the result of an altercation with a known associate, police said. Police Officers Patrick Cunningham and Patricia Doremus were able to provide life-saving medical care to Ma…

09/15/2017

News

Former Newburgh Comptroller Avoids Jail Time For Stealing From City NEWBURGH, N.Y. – The City of Newburgh's former comptroller won't spend any time in jail for stealing from the city after receiving a conditional discharge on Thursday, according to the Times Herald-Record. John Aber, 49, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $9,000 from Newburgh's boat launch fees. Abner's sentencing requires him to repay the full amount stolen and remain arrest free for one year, the Record said. Click here to read the Times Herald-Record article.

09/15/2017

News

Legoland Moves One Step Closer To Reality GOSHEN, N.Y. – Legoland scored a key victory in becoming a reality on Thursday night when the Goshen town board approved zoning changes for the proposed theme park, according to the Times Herald-Record. The evening featured some heated debate, with opponents of the $500 million theme park arguing that its construction would destroy the town's character and create traffic headaches along Route 17, the Record reported. A total of four resolutions were passed to help Legoland move toward a final approval. All four measures passed with a 4-1 vote. Councilman Kenneth Newbold voted "no&qu…

09/15/2017

Business

Steris Opens Massive New Facility In Chester CHESTER, N.Y. – STERIS, one of the nation's leading manufacturers of infection-preventing products opened its new 60,000 square facility in Chester on Thursday. The new facility is located on Elizabeth Dr., just across the street from STERIS' current warehouse. Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus was on hand to commemorate the opening. The new expansion should create approximately 25 jobs for the community. Click here to learn more.

09/15/2017

Lifestyle

One Cool Cat: Newburgh Brewing Mascot Featured In Major Foodie Magazine NEWBURGH, N.Y. – A tabby cat named Hoodie hailing from Newburgh is gaining national attention in Bon Appétit Magazine. The focus of the article by Alex Biggs is "Distillery Cats," an illustrated book that also features Hoodie. The blurb recounts how brewmaster Christoper Basso found his feline friend under the hood of his car trying to stay warm near the engine block. It's how she got her name and how she found her new home. This isn't the first time Hoodie has garnered attention. She was the centerpiece of a feature for Catster magazine last year as well. Hoodie is a regular …

09/14/2017

News

City Of Newburgh Demolishes Home Near Brown's Pond Reservoir NEWBURGH, N.Y. – The City of Newburgh began demolition and removal of an unsafe home on Moores Hill Road Monday. The home was deemed unsafe due to asbestos and structural deficiencies. Crews demolished with the asbestos in-place before being hauled to the Ontario landfill. Air quality tests were performed before, during and after the demolition to ensure asbestos levels stayed within the acceptable range. Demolition of the home will also ensure the integrity of the Bron's Pond Reservoir.

09/14/2017

News

State Officials Battle With Feds Over Money For Newburgh's Tainted Water NEWBURGH, N.Y. – State environmental officials are calling out the Department of Defense for suggesting it won't reimburse Newburgh and New Windsor for past expenditures associated with the poisoning of its wells and primary water supply, according to the Times Herald-Record. The state has already poured an estimated $25 million into cleaning up the water supplies and estimates say it could grow by another $26 million. The tainted water is the result of releases of a toxic chemical, perfluorooctane sulfonate, or PFOS, at Stewart Air National Guard Base, the Record reported. The presence o…

09/14/2017

Neighbors

Goshen Unveils New Tourism Video GOSHEN, N.Y. – The Village of Goshen has debuted its new video aimed at sparking tourism and economic development. The clip is just over 1 minute long and features Mayor Kyle Roddey discussing what makes the village so attractive to visitors, residents and business owners. The video is part of the village's #Goshen2020 Initiative. Click here to check it out.

09/14/2017

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