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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

Stephen Michael Conroy, 50, Former Port Jervis Firefighter PORT JERVIS, N.Y. – Former Port Jervis Firefighter Stephen Michael Conroy died Thursday, Sept. 7 in New York City. He was 50. Conroy was born Jan. 21, 1967 in New York, the son of Francis “Hank” and Carol Ann Fahey Conroy. Conroy was a 1985 graduate of Port Jervis High School where he excelled in his studies and on the golf team. He was a past member of the Port Jervis Fire Department, Port Jervis Little League and Port Jervis Pop Warner Football League. He graduated from the University of South Carolina, where he was an Alumnus and a proud Gamecock supporter. Conroy was an accomplished m…

09/11/2017

Police & Fire

Mechanicstown Fire Company Takes Home Top Honors At Middletown Parade MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. – The Mechanicstown Fire Company walked away with the top award at the 158th Middletown Department Annual Parade on Saturday. The William Price Trophy is given to the best overall department. Officials from the fire company thanked the "great group of men and women that make up the Mechanicstown Engine and Chemical Company No. 1."

09/10/2017

News

Orange Among Several NY Counties Aiming To Sue Big Pharma ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – Orange County is now one of nine other counties in New York State who are joining forces to bring litigation against the makers of OxyContin and other painkillers, according to the Times Herald-Record. Orange and Sullivan counties will now be joined by neighboring Ulster, who announced their intent to join the suit recently. All three counties will enlist the legal services of Simmons Hanly Conroy. The cities and counties who are joining this suit are hoping to use the same strategy several municipalities and states used against the tobacco companies back in the 1990s, t…

09/10/2017

Sports

West Point's Black Knights Grind Buffalo Down In 4th Quarter Win WEST POINT, N.Y. – Army's football team exacted a little revenge on Saturday, scoring 14 unanswered points in the second half to beat the University at Buffalo one year after losing a heartbreaker to the Bulls in overtime. Despite trailing for most of the contest, Army stuck with the ground game and leaned heavily on senior quarterback Ahmad Bradshaw and Woolfolk. The two combined for 46 carries, 238 rushing yards and all three of Army scores. The Black Knights' best defense against the Bulls was a slow, methodical offense. Bradshaw and company held on to the ball for over 21 minutes in th…

09/10/2017

News

Newburgh's Controversial Broadway Development Hits Another Snag NEWBURGH, N.Y. – A proposed mixed-use development on Broadway has hit yet another bump in the road to fruition, according to the Times Herald-Record. The project, which has been held up by several other delays, now faces a deed restriction. The land set to be used for the project is owned by the City, but one of the lots has a restriction that it be used only for municipal purposes. Devolping housing on the parcel would revert ownership back to the housing authority, the Record reported. The City Council is expected to endorse removing the restriction. The Housing Authority could vote on …

09/10/2017

Events

Several Sites In Orange County Will Remeber 9/11 Attacks ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. –Monday marks the 16th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. If you're looking to pay your respects, here are some places you can go: Hamptonburgh County Executive Steven Neuhaus and other local officials will be on hand for a remembrance ceremony at the Orange County Arboretum in Thomas Bull Memorial Park. The event begins at 6 p.m. Deerpark A memorial service will be held at 8:30 a.m. along with a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. in front of Town Hall. Chester A ceremony will be held at the Remembrance site at 6:30 p.m. Newburgh A candlelight vigil will…

09/10/2017

Police & Fire

Two Charged In Newburgh After Opioid Sales Investigation NEWBURGH, N.Y. – An investigation into narcotics sales on Miller Street spanning several months ended on Friday with a Newburgh man facing several drug charges and the arrest of a woman on an active warrant, according to the City of Newburgh Police Department. Willie A. Burks, Jr., 59, was charged with third and fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance He was also charged with one misdemeanor count of second-degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia, police said. Bernadette J. Henegain, 54, was also in the home at the time of the search. She was arrested and brought in o…

09/10/2017

News

Video: Cats Saved From Hurricane Harvey Arrive In Orange County ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – The Hudson Valley SPCA received 10 cats that were displaced by Hurricane Harvey in Texas this week. The cats were given warm, clean kennels, fresh water and plenty of food. SPCA officials say the little ones should be ready to meet potential adopters soon.

09/09/2017

Police & Fire

Wallkill Police Seek Public's Help In Tracking Down Suspects WALLKILL, N.Y. – The Town of Wallkill Police Department needs help identifying two suspects who are wanted in connection with an attempted robbery at the mall in August. Security camera footage shows the first suspect entering the the Track 23 store in the Galleria mall on July. He displayed a black folding knife to the cashier and demanded money. No cash was given to the suspect, officials said. The suspect then left the store along with the male who is pictured on the left, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Wallkill Police Department at 845-692-6757.

09/09/2017

News

Ready To Deal? New Casino Opens Dealer School At Stewart Airport NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. – If you're going to open a casino, you better have a lot of dealers. As a result, Resorts World Catskills Casino celebrated the opening of its dealer school at Stewart Airport on Thursday. Residents who register for the dealer school will be provided with 20 hours of training per week for a minimum of six weeks in core games such as blackjack, poker, baccarat and roulette. All table game classes are free of charge. “This is a monumental day for not only Orange County but the entire region,” Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus said. “The long-anticipated arrival of Res…

09/09/2017

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