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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.

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Walden Man Admits To Being Drunk During Fatal Head-On Collision Walden Man Admits To Being Drunk During Fatal Head-On Collision
Walden Man Admits To Being Drunk During Fatal Head-On Collision WALDEN, N.Y. – A former Walden volunteer firefighter admitted to having a blood alcohol concentration more than twice the legal limit on the night he crashed head-on into another car in Montgomery, killing the other driver, according to District Attorney David Hoovler.  Dennis Wilson, Jr., 32, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide on Tuesday in Orange County Court. He admitted to driving his Jeep on Route 52 across double yellow lines and hitting a car coming the other way head-on.  The collision killed Jason G. Exley, 28, of Walden, who was driving the other vehicle. Wilson also …

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Metro-North Offers Holiday Service On West-Of-Hudson Lines Metro-North Offers Holiday Service On West-Of-Hudson Lines
Metro-North Offers Holiday Service On West-Of-Hudson Lines ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – If you plan on traveling by rail this holiday weekend, take a quick peek at the West-of-Hudson Holiday service schedule for all Metro-North trains. Early getaway trains will operate on both the Port Jervis and Pascack Valley lines on Wednesday, Nov. 22. On Thanksgiving Day will have a regular holiday/weekend schedule for both lines.  For those heading in to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, there will be a holiday extra train departing Port Jervis at 6:22 a.m., arriving in Hoboken at 8:30 a.m.(a connection at Secaucus Junction arrives at Penn Station at 8:39 a.m.) and…

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Orange County Ramps Up DWI Enforcement For Thanksgiving Weekend Orange County Ramps Up DWI Enforcement For Thanksgiving Weekend
Orange County Ramps Up DWI Enforcement For Thanksgiving Weekend ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – Orange County authorities will be stepping up their efforts to combat DWI on Thanksgiving weekend, according to County Executive Steven Neuhaus. “We want to make it clear that Orange County will not tolerate drunk driving,” Neuhaus said in a statement. “We want our residents to enjoy Thanksgiving, to share all the joy that comes with this holiday, but to arrive at their destinations safely. There is no excuse for drunk driving, period.”  Neuhaus was joined by Sheriff Carl E. DuBois and Stop-DWI Coordinator Craig W. Cherry at the County’s Emergency Services Center to ma…

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Officials Confirm Death Of Factory Employee In New Windsor Explosions Officials Confirm Death Of Factory Employee In New Windsor Explosions
Officials Confirm Death Of Factory Employee In New Windsor Explosions NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. – Officials confirmed the death of on Verla International employee as a result of the explosions at the New Windsor manufacturing plant on Monday, according to the Times Herald-Record.  A medical examiner was called in just before 8 p.m. when the body of the male employee was found in the facility, the Record said.  The explosions and subsequent fire injured more than 30, including seven Newburgh firefighters.  The massive fire had sections of Temple Hill Road (Route 300) closed down until early Tuesday morning. During the fire, authorities also issued "shelter in pl…

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Factory Explosions Close Temple Hill Road Until Tuesday Morning Factory Explosions Close Temple Hill Road Until Tuesday Morning
Factory Explosions Close Temple Hill Road Until Tuesday Morning NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. – Temple Hill Road (Route 300) will remain closed between Union Ave and New Windsor Highway until 6 a.m. on Tuesday.  The closure is the result of an explosion and fire at the Verla International cosmetics factory that injured dozens.  Motorists will need to seek alternate routes until Route 300 is reopened. 

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30-Plus Injured In Explosion, Fire At New Windsor Cosmetics Plant 30-Plus Injured In Explosion, Fire At New Windsor Cosmetics Plant
30-Plus Injured In Explosion, Fire At New Windsor Cosmetics Plant This story has been updated. NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. – The explosion and fire at Verla International in New Windsor has left at least 30 injured, including seven City of Newburgh firemen, the New Windsor Police Department said.  The first explosion, which occurred at the north end of the factory, was heard at approximately 10:15 Monday morning. When emergency crews arrived, employees had evacuated the building, officials said. Vails Gate Fire Department and numerous mutual aid fire Departments responded including City of Newburgh FD.  A secondary explosion occurred in the factory just after 10:…

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Injuries Reported At New Windsor Cosmetics Factory Fire Injuries Reported At New Windsor Cosmetics Factory Fire
Injuries Reported At New Windsor Cosmetics Factory Fire Click here for an updated story: 30-Plus Injured In Explosion, Fire At New Windsor Cosmetics Plant Earlier report: NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. – Emergency crews are battling an explosion and fire at the Verla International cosmetics factory in New Windsor on Monday morning, according to multiple media reports.  The explosion was reported at the Temple Hill Road factory around 10:30 Monday morning. Town Supervisor George Green told ABC New York that at least two people sustained injuries. Due to the fire, Temple Hill Road is Closed between Union Ave. and the Five Corners until further notice.   Ver…

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ICYMI: Mysterious Death Of Corrections Officer Tops Week's News In Orange ICYMI: Mysterious Death Of Corrections Officer Tops Week's News In Orange
ICYMI: Mysterious Death Of Corrections Officer Tops Week's News In Orange ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – It's been a busy week. Take a look at Orange County's biggest stories from the last seven days.  A Rockland County Corrections officer died after suffering a gunshot wound to the head and crashing his car in Woodbury.  Burke Catholic students stepped up in an effort to raise awareness for diabetes at a recent football game.  Authorities are investigating the apparent suicide of a Monroe-Woodbury student.  Authorities seized 13 ounces of pot and growing equipment from a Deerpark home.  A Washingtonville tracked down the owner of a cash-filled wallet he found in the Bron…

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Montgomery Police Charge Man With Sexually Assaulting, Raping Children Montgomery Police Charge Man With Sexually Assaulting, Raping Children
Montgomery Police Charge Man With Sexually Assaulting, Raping Children MONTGOMERY, N.Y. – Montgomery Police charged a man with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault of children.  Authorities launched an investigation into Ammi Francois, 42, in October after receiving reports of sexual assault of multiple victims. Police arrested Francois on Tuesday, saying he was known by all of the victims.  Francois was charged with: Predatory sexual assault against a child Course of sexual conduct against a child  First and second-degree rape Forcible touching  Sexual abuse  Endangering the welfare of a child  Francois was taken to Orange County Jail with no bail set…

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Monroe Officials Remind Residents Of Winter Parking Ordinance Monroe Officials Remind Residents Of Winter Parking Ordinance
Monroe Officials Remind Residents Of Winter Parking Ordinance MONROE, N.Y. – The Village of Monroe is reminding residents that the winter parking ordinance is now in effect through April 1.  Parking is now prohibited on all streets within the village between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.  It is also illegal to park on any street within the village following a snowfall of two inches or more.  For more information, call 845-782-8644.

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