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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

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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Lifestyle
Wallington Dietician Helps Man Lose 70 Pounds In 7 Months Wallington Dietician Helps Man Lose 70 Pounds In 7 Months
Wallington Dietician Helps Man Lose 70 Pounds In 7 Months WALLINGTON, N.J. -- Samantha Pappas, the registered dietitian at ShopRite in Wallington helped Nutley resident a Nutley man lose more than 70 pounds in seven months. Rich Kunz also works with Pappas at ShopRite. “When Rich first came to the Dietitian’s Corner, he was skipping breakfast and lunch, drinking coffee with sugar all day and then going home for a huge dinner,” Pappas said. “Now, Rich eats five MyPlate-inspired meals, including breakfast, lunch, dinner and two snacks. He has been working so hard and clearly, it shows. I couldn’t be more proud of him.” Pappas has provided Kunz with …

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Neighbors
PHOTOS: Hackensack Soccer Coaches Receive CPR Training PHOTOS: Hackensack Soccer Coaches Receive CPR Training
Photos: Hackensack Soccer Coaches Receive CPR Training HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The Hackensack Volunteer Ambulance Corps helped train local Junior Soccer Association coaches in CPR on Saturday, March 19. The training was made possible by a grant from the Rotary Club of Hackensack.  Hackensack is also installing a new defibrillator installed at Jonson Park. 

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Schools
Bogota BOE Paying Teaneck School District To Handle Payroll Services Bogota BOE Paying Teaneck School District To Handle Payroll Services
Bogota BOE Paying Teaneck School District To Handle Payroll Services BOGOTA, N.J. -- The Bogota Board of Education will pay as much as $16,000 to the Teaneck School District in exchange for payroll services  for the rest of the school year, according to NorthJersey.com. Superintendent Letizia Pantoliano hopes the move brings stability to an administrative department that has seen frequent turnover and has been plagued by recent problems regarding medical benefits, pensions and workers' payment, NorthJersey.com reported.  School officials said entering into a shared services agreement with Teaneck is a significant cost savings over using an outside payroll ser…

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Schools
Bergenfield Schools Highlight 'Teachers Of The Year' Bergenfield Schools Highlight 'Teachers Of The Year'
Bergenfield Schools Highlight 'Teachers Of The Year' BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- The Bergenfield Public School District will be highlighting educators who were honored as "Teachers of the Year."The first honoree is Penni Schultz, a kindergarten teacher at Hoover School. Schultz is a 22-year veteran of the Bergenfield District.

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Events
Teaneck Recreation Department Organizes Spring Break Day Trips Teaneck Recreation Department Organizes Spring Break Day Trips
Teaneck Recreation Department Organizes Spring Break Day Trips TEANECK, N.J. -- The Teaneck Recreation Department is offing five spring break day trips for kids ages 6-13 starting on Monday, April 11.  The department will take a trip to the newly renovated Liberty Science Center on Monday, April 11.  Kids can roll two games of bowling at Parkway Lanes in Elmwood Park on Tuesday, April 12 and Thursday, April 14. Campers will also get a slice of pizza and a soda for lunch. Wednesday, April 13 will feature a trip to the Sterling Hill Mining Museum in Ogdensburg. The museum has underground Mine Tours, displays of "glow-in-the-dark" fluorescent mine…

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Neighbors
Englewood Community Chest Honors Three Local Philanthropists Englewood Community Chest Honors Three Local Philanthropists
Englewood Community Chest Honors Three Local Philanthropists ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- The Englewood Community Chest has identified four members of the community as its 2016 honorees. Joseph Klyde, Devry Pazant and Alfiero and Lucia Palestroni. Klyde is a local business owner, former board member of the Community Chest and a member of the Englewood Rotary Club.  The Palestronis are the founders of the Alfiero and Lucia Palestroni Foundation - an Englewood Cliffs based foundation dedicated to supporting local charitable projects. Pazant is the current president of the Englewood Board of Education, a former member of The Community Chest’s Board of Managers, …

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North Arlington Woman's Club Honored For 75 Years Of Service North Arlington Woman's Club Honored For 75 Years Of Service
North Arlington Woman's Club Honored For 75 Years Of Service NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. -- The North Arlington Woman’s Club Palisades District was honored by the borough with a proclamation for 75 years of service on March 5. Councilman Richard Hughes stood in for Mayor Joseph Bianchi and bestowed the club with honors at an event held at the North Arlington Public Library.  The event was combined with Women’s History Month, and Councilman Mario Karcic gave the club a Women’s History Month proclamation.  “The Women’s Club has strong female leaders who continuously help and improve our community and we’re forever grateful,” Karcic said in a statement.  The…

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Events
Felician University Organizes Business Symposium On Rutherford Campus Felician University Organizes Business Symposium On Rutherford Campus
Felician University Organizes Business Symposium On Rutherford Campus RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Felician University School of Business will host its sixth annual Business Symposium on Saturday, April 9. The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature two guest speakers: Shawn McClain from the Miss Universe organization and Nancy Schuring, jewelry designer and entrepreneur. McClain, vice president of Marketing and Development at the Miss Universe Organization, will speak about “The Business of Miss Universe.” He will discuss the pageant business, the global challenges it faces, and the future of the business model. Schuring, will discuss “Gemstones…

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