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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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Events
Teaneck Organizes Programs For Military Families Teaneck Organizes Programs For Military Families
Teaneck Organizes Programs For Military Families TEANECK, N.J. -- Teaneck High School will host Military Family nights every Thursday starting on March 24. The free program will include: Family dinner Family activities Babysitting Topics for discussion will include coping with stress, rewarding good behavior and proper communication.  Military Family Nights will run from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Contact Eileen Fitzmaurice at 201-740-7150 or via email at efitzmaurice@cafsnj.org. Teaneck High School is located at 100 Elizabeth Ave. 

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News
Pompton Lakes Woman's Club Beautifies Town Pompton Lakes Woman's Club Beautifies Town
Pompton Lakes Woman's Club Beautifies Town POMPTON LAKES, N.J. -- The Pompton Lakes Woman's Club will sponsor a town decorating contest to beautify the community. The spring floral decor contest challenges residents to decorate their front doors for the season.  Judging will be March 28 and April 3 and prizes will be awarded to the top entries.  To join, send your name and address to Paola Kreger at 25 Longhouse Dr., Hewitt, NJ, 07421 or email pkreger@gmail.com. 

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Neighbors
Happy Birthday To Hackensack's David Grisman Happy Birthday To Hackensack's David Grisman
Happy Birthday To Hackensack's David Grisman HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Happy birthday to Hackensack native David Grisman! Grisman, who is best known as a bluegrass mandolinist, turns 71 on Wednesday, March 23.  Grisman started his musical career in 1963, as a member of Even Dozen Jug Band. It was there he received the nickname of "Dawg" from Grateful Dead legend Jerry Garcia.  Grisman and Garcia's friendship was later chronicled in the documentary, "Grateful Dawg."  Grisman's song Dawggy Mountain Breakdown was the opening theme of NPR's Automotive Talk Show Car Talk.

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Business
Fort Lee Mulls Sewer Charge On Commercial Properties Fort Lee Mulls Sewer Charge On Commercial Properties
Fort Lee Mulls Sewer Charge On Commercial Properties FORT LEE, N.J. -- Fort Lee officials are considering charging non-tax exempt commercial properties a sewer charge after the Bergen Utility Authority increased the borough's bill by $500,000, according to NorthJersey.com. The sewage surcharge could be similar to other municipalities in the area, NorthJersey.com reported. Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article. 

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Garfield Young Professional Honored By Boys & Girls Club Garfield Young Professional Honored By Boys & Girls Club
Garfield Young Professional Honored By Boys & Girls Club GARFIELD, N.J. -- Nijja Shanks of the Boys and Girls Club of Garfield was recognized as one of the organization's best professionals recently.Officials from the Boys and Girls Club praised Shanks for her "competent attiutde" that "never fails to impress and reassure." Shanks has helped the club put on several performing art shows and has proven to be a role model for the members of the club. 

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Prices Adds Up For Wanaque Walls Prices Adds Up For Wanaque Walls
Prices Adds Up For Wanaque Walls WANAQUE, N.J. -- Borough officials will have to spend more than $230,000 to replace low retaining walls along Ringwood Ave., according to NorthJersey.com. The walls have been deteriorating due to road salt getting mixed in with snow over the previous winters. The walls will be replaced with a salt-resistant material. Officials hope to offset some of the cost by seeking reimbursement from the contractor who installed the walls in 2005, NorthJersey.com reported.  Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article. 

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Schools
Bogota Middle School Participates In 'Hoops For Heart' Bogota Middle School Participates In 'Hoops For Heart'
Bogota Middle School Participates In 'Hoops For Heart' BOGOTA, N.J. -- The Bogota Middle School seventh and eighth grade basketball team will participate in a "Hoops for Heart" fundraiser on Wednesday, March 23. The evening will feature a basketball game and shooting contest. Admission is $5 with proceeds going to the American Heart Association.  The game will be held in the Bogota High School Gym at 6 p.m.  Bogota High School is located at 2 Henry C Luthin Pl.

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Politics
Palisades Park Mayor Named Chairman Of Local Democratic Committee Palisades Park Mayor Named Chairman Of Local Democratic Committee
Palisades Park Mayor Named Chairman Of Local Democratic Committee PALISADES PARK, N.J. -- The Palisades Park Democratic Municipal Committee elected Mayor James Rotundo as its new chairman, according to NorthJersey.com.The vote came just three days after sitting chariman Michael Pollotta resigned. Pollotta had been the chair since 1961, but the committee had voted to replace him earlier in the month, NorthJersey.com reported.  Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article. 

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Neighbors
Happy Birthday To Englewood's Hope Davis Happy Birthday To Englewood's Hope Davis
Happy Birthday To Englewood's Hope Davis ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Happy birthday to Englewood native and actress Hope Davis!  Davis, who starred in feature films like "About Schmidt" (2002) and "American Splendor" (2003), turns 52 on Wednesday, March 23.  Davis has also appeared on stage, taking home a Tony Award nomination for her work in "God of Carnage" in 2009.  The Englewood native has also earned two Emmy nominations for her roles in roles in the series "In Treatment" and in the film "The Special Relationship."  Davis is married to actor Jon Patrick Walker. They have two daughter…

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Events
Pet Valu Of Englewood Organizes Adoption Event Pet Valu Of Englewood Organizes Adoption Event
Pet Valu Of Englewood Organizes Adoption Event ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Pet Valu in Englewood will host a ped adoption event on Saturday, April 9 with Bergen County Protect and Rescue. Pet Valu once again is in hope of having many homeless animals find their forever homes, in addition to the shelter receiving much-needed donations and monetary funds to continue its mission of saving as many lives as possible. The adoption event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. rain or shine.  Pet Valu is located at 51 Nathaniel Pl.

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