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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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Neighbors
Happy Birthday To Hawthorne's Roberta Naas Happy Birthday To Hawthorne's Roberta Naas
Happy Birthday To Hawthorne's Roberta Naas HAWTHORNE, N.J. -- Happy birthday to Hawthorne native Roberta Naas! Naas, who is best known for her work as a journalist, turns 58 on Saturday, March 19.  Nass is best known as the first female watch editor in the United States market. She is also on board as the timepiece editor with Niche Media for all of its regional titles. In October 2010, Naas founded the watch e-site/blog known as Atimelyperspective.com which she owns and operates.

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Lifestyle
Ridgewood Church Has Blessing Of Quilts Ridgewood Church Has Blessing Of Quilts
Ridgewood Church Has Blessing Of Quilts RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ridgewood recently held its Blessing of the Quilts event. The Bethlehem Quilters make and send to Lutheran World Relief about 57quilts each year. The quilts were displayed over the pews during both worship services. Pastor Philip Tesch blessed both the quilts and the person who would receive each one.  The quilters meet Thursday morning from 10-12 at the church located at 155 Linwood Ave. 

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News
Former Connecticut Gov. John Rowland Appeals Corruption Conviction Former Connecticut Gov. John Rowland Appeals Corruption Conviction
Former Connecticut Gov. John Rowland Appeals Corruption Conviction FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Former Connecticut Gov. John Rowland is seeking to have a corruption conviction overturned, according to CT Post. Rowland's legal team alleges the government too broadly applied the federal law.  The former governor was sentenced to two and a half years in prison in 2015 for hiding work he did on failed congressional campaigns in 2012 and 2010, CT Post reported.  Click here to read the CT Post article. 

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Police & Fire
Two Charged After Attempted Robbery In Danbury Two Charged After Attempted Robbery In Danbury
Two Charged After Attempted Robbery In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. -- Two people are facing multiple charges following an attempted robbery in Danbury on Friday morning, according to the News Times.  George Jijon, 22, and Amadda Suarez-Urgiles, 23, reportedly assaulted a man in the area of Main Street near Keeler Street at approximately 12:30 a.m. The two allegedly went through the victim's pockets, but did not take anything, the News Times reported.  Both suspects were charged with second-degree attempted robbery, conspiracy to commit second-degree robbery and third-degree assault. Suarez-Urgiles was also charged with interfering with an of…

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Police & Fire
Stamford Man Evades Robbery From Teens Stamford Man Evades Robbery From Teens
Stamford Man Evades Robbery From Teens STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford man reportedly evaded a robbery by a group of teens outside his home on Wednesday night, according to the Stamford Advocate.  The man said he was outside of his home on Roosevelt Ave. when three teens approached him demanding his phone. The man refused and sprinted into his home, but believes one of the teens had a gun, the Stamford Advocate reported.  Stamford officials said no suspects were found, the Advocate said.  Click here to read the Stamford Advocate article. 

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News
Lawsuit From Former Brookfield Superintendent May Go To Court Lawsuit From Former Brookfield Superintendent May Go To Court
Lawsuit From Former Brookfield Superintendent May Go To Court BROOKFIELD, N.J. -- Former Brookfield Superintendent Anthony Bivona's wrongful termination suit could be headed to trial, according to News Times. The judge hearing the case scheduled a trial management meeting for April and also laid out a series of deadlines that extend into next year, News Times reported.  Both sides are able to come to an agreement, but Bivona’s legal team doesn't believe that will happen, News Times said.  Click here to read the News Times article. 

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Schools
Teaneck Charter School Gets Approval For More Students Teaneck Charter School Gets Approval For More Students
Teaneck Charter School Gets Approval For More Students TEANECK, N.J. -- The Teaneck Community Charter School was granted state approval to grow its student population, according to NorthJersey.com. The school will add two students in grades K-6, bringing the total population to 320, NorthJersey.com reported.  Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article. 

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Events
Wanaque Plans Teddy Bear Sleepover Wanaque Plans Teddy Bear Sleepover
Wanaque Plans Teddy Bear Sleepover WANAQUE, N.J. -- The Wanaque Library will host a teddy bear sleep over party on Thursday, April 14. Children are invited to bring a stuffed animal, listen to stories and put their teddy bears to sleep in the children's room. Parents and kids can pick up their stuffed animals on Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.  Call  973-839-4434 to register.  The Wanaque Library is located at 616 Ringwood Ave.

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News
Edgewater Council Introduces Municipal Budget Monday, Edgewater Council Introduces Municipal Budget Monday,
Edgewater Council Introduces Municipal Budget Monday, EDGEWATER, N.J. -- Edgewater officials will introduce a 2016 budget on Monday, March 21 that will see a slight decrease in taxes for property owners.  The $28 million spending plan is a 4.67 percent increase over 2015, but the tax levy will only increase by 1.71 percent.  The mayor and council changed health providers which will yield a 20 percent savings over the previous year.  On the typical residential property assessment of $460,245 the average amount of municipal taxes to be paid will be $3,523, a $29.00 decrease from the amount paid last year. A public hearing on the new budget is …

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Events
Closter Library Organizes 'Maker Days' Events Closter Library Organizes 'Maker Days' Events
Closter Library Organizes 'Maker Days' Events CLOSTER, N.J. -- Closter Public Library will hold a series of events on Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19 in honor of "New Jersey Maker Days."The goal of "Makers Days" is to celebrate the culture of creation and get people working with their hands. The events are as follows: Friday March 18 3:30 - 4:30pm: Work alone or in teams to make the best marble run course ever! Saturday March 19 starting at 10 a.m.: Join us for the Mars / Art Explorers Exhibition, an exhibit of paintings and sculpture by our students Saturday March 19 10 a.m - 11 a.m.: Make a Loom to keep …

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