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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

News

90-Year-Old New City Man Crashes Plane At Orange County Airport A 90-year-old pilot from New City suffered head injuries after crashing his two-seater plane at the Orange County Airport in Montgomery on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. The man, who was aboard a homemade aircraft, lost control after takeoff, according to News 12. The aircraft flipped after hitting runway lighting just after 1 p.m. The FAA has already ruled the crash an accident, but it will still be investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board to find a probable cause, lohud.com reported. The unidentified pilot was taken to Orange Regional Medical Center for treatm…

08/31/2017

Lifestyle

Christie Proclaims Aug. 31 Overdose Awareness Day In New Jersey As the opioid epidemic continues to grow in New Jersey, and throughout the nation, Gov. Chris Christie issued a proclamation making Aug. 31 "Overdose Awareness Day" throughout the Garden State. “Today, New Jersey and communities around the world remember individuals who were lost to drug overdoses and those who have been saved from the depths of an overdose and given a second chance at life," Christie said in a statement. "Addiction is a disease, and the associated stigma must be addressed so that more of our relatives, friends, neighbors and coworkers are empowered to…

08/31/2017

Sports

West Point Ready To Take On Some Of College Football's Best WEST POINT, N.Y. – The West Point football team is coming off a year that saw the team win its first bowl game since 2010, and – perhaps more importantly – beat Navy for the first time since 2001. If the Black Knights hope want to make it two winning seasons in a row, they'll have to do it facing some of the stiffest competition in the country. West Point's schedule kicks off Friday night against Fordham at 6 p.m. The cadets return the majority of an offense that ranked second in the nation in rushing yards in 2016. The real test will come two weeks later when the Black Knights travel to C…

08/31/2017

Police & Fire

Orange County Reaches 5-Year Agreement With Sheriff's PBA ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – The Orange County Deputy Sheriff's Police Benevolent Association reached a new five-year agreement with the County that will take effect in 2018. “I am very pleased that we have worked out a settlement which fairly represents the views of both the County and the PBA,” Neuhaus said in a statement. “This is a fair and equitable contract for County Government and for the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office who do terrific work every day to make our County a safer place.” The wage portion of the settlement is as follows: 1.95 percent in 2018; and 2 percent every year fro…

08/30/2017

Police & Fire

Mummified Body In Trailer Identified As Homeless Middletown Man MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. – Middletown Police have identified the mummified remains that were found in a trailer off of Dolsen Avenue in May, according to the Times Herald-Record. Officials used DNA to positively identify the body as Stephen E. Skok, 73, of Middletown. Police say Skok was dead in the trailer for months before being found. They also believe he died of natural causes, the Record reported. Click here to read the Times Herald-Record article.

08/30/2017

Police & Fire

Violent Crimes In Newburgh Becoming Less Common NEWBURGH, N.Y. – Violent crimes in the City of Newburgh is on pace to be far less common in 2017 than in previous years, according to the Times Herald-Record. Violent crimes like aggravated assaults, murders, rapes and robberies have dipped 13.7 percent through the end of June versus 2016. Violent crimes involving weapons is down 39.3 percent, the Record said. There were 170 violent crimes within the City through the end of June, a pace that would end the year well behind the five-year average of 465 reported violent crimes, the Record reported. Click here to read the Times Herald Recor…

08/30/2017

News

Metro-North Announces Labor Day Service On West Of Hudson Lines Looking to take the train over Labor Day Weekend? Metro-North will be operating both the Port Jervis and Pascack Valley lines on a holiday schedule from starting on Friday Sept.1 through Monday, Sept. 4. On Friday, Sept. 1, the Port Jervis line will feature early getaway trains. The regularly scheduled departure from Hoboken at 2:41 p.m., stopping at Secaucus Junction, and all stops between Suffern and Middletown/Town of Wallkill, will be extended to stop at Otisville and Port Jervis. To accommodate this service, the 6:15 p.m. departure from Hoboken to Port Jervis will not operate. Regular w…

08/30/2017

News

Orange County SPCA Seeks Donations To Help With Hurricane Harvey Dogs ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – Twelve dogs that were ushered out of the Houston-area in advance of Hurricane Harvey will arrive in Orange County on Tuesday and the Hudson Valley SPCA needs your help to care for them. The SPCA is looking for blankets and bedding, Purina dry dog food and monetary donations to the medical fund. These dogs were not lost in the storm. They were tagged for euthanasia to clear the shelters before the storm hit. Click here if you're interested in making a donation, or call 845-564-6810.

08/29/2017

Schools

Three Orange County School Districts Among NY's Top 150 In Recent Rankings ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – Three Orange County schools were ranked among the top 150 in New York by education website Niche. Cornwall Central Schools were rated the highest in the County, coming in at No. 77 overall for the state, Niche said. Schools were evaluated based on academics, teachers, clubs and activities, college readiness and health and safety and diversity. Tuxedo Park and Warwick were also in the top 150, coming in at 145 and 149, respectively. Several other districts from Rockland, Putnam, Westchester and Dutchess Counties landed in the rankings as well. Click here to view …

08/29/2017

Weather

Orange County's Early Autumn Weather Preview Continues ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – The sunny skies and cooler temperatures that made for a picture perfect weekend in Orange County are expected to stick around through most of the workweek, according to the National Weather Service. Mostly sunny skies will remain throughout Monday with highs only getting into the mid-70s. Tuesday will feature a few more clouds that could bring an isolated shower in the afternoon and into the evening. Chance of rain is 30 percent. Sunshine will return on Wednesday and remain through Friday, but temperatures will remain below normal for this time of year.

08/28/2017

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