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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

Schools
Rutherford's Washington School Organizes 'Discovery Day' Rutherford's Washington School Organizes 'Discovery Day'
Rutherford's Washington School Organizes 'Discovery Day' RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Washington Elementary School in Rutherford will participate in a Discovery Day on Thursday, March 24.  This year's theme will be "Healthy Body, Healthy Minds." Students will attend two assemblies, one focusing on hygiene, exercise and safety. The second assembly will be a concert that emphasizes nutrition and proper exercise.  Students will also rotate through learning stations that will educate them on leading a healthier lifestyle.  Washington Elementary is located at 89 Wood St.

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Lifestyle
Waldwick Escape Room Aids Paramus Relay Waldwick Escape Room Aids Paramus Relay
Waldwick Escape Room Aids Paramus Relay WALDWICK, N.J. -- The Cipher Seeker escape room in Waldwick will host a fundraiser to benefit Paramus Relay for Life on Monday, March 28 and Monday, April 4. Those who wish to participate can log on to cipherseeker.com, book a room and date and enter the code: R4LPARAMUS in the promotional code box.  Cipher Seeker will donate 20 percent of all proceeds to the Paramus Relay.  Cipher Seeker is located at 168 Franklin Turnpike. 

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News
City of Stamford Saves $3 Million on Bond Refinancing City of Stamford Saves $3 Million on Bond Refinancing
City of Stamford Saves $3 Million on Bond Refinancing STAMFORD, Conn. --  The City of Stamford has successfully refinanced approximately $22 million of general obligation bonds that were originally issued in 2008. The refinancing will yield a budgetary savings of just over $3 million, the bulk of which will offset budgetary expenses over the next twelve fiscal years.  “This successful bond refunding is confirmation to our private and corporate citizens that Stamford is in strong financial health,” Mayor David Martin said in a statement. “As we continue to invest in critical infrastructure projects, it is important to keep our borrowing costs as…

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Neighbors
Ridgewood Choral Names Senior Saxophonist Scholarship Winner Ridgewood Choral Names Senior Saxophonist Scholarship Winner
Ridgewood Choral Names Senior Saxophonist Scholarship Winner RIDGEWOOD, N.J. --Ridgewood Choral saxophonist Marina Sakellakis of Paramus won the 2016 Florence Reinauer Memorial Music Award of $2500 for excellence in vocal or instrumental performance.  The award is given to a high school senior who intends to continue their musical education at an institute of higher learning.  Sakellakis is a senior at Bergen County Academies and plans to pursue a degree in classical saxophone performance. She plays with the Paramus High School Marching Band and the Teaneck Community Band.  Sakellakis will perform at the Ridgewood Choral 88th Anniversary Spring Conc…

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Events
Teaneck Creek Conservancy Organizes 'Water ROCKS' Workshop Teaneck Creek Conservancy Organizes 'Water ROCKS' Workshop
Teaneck Creek Conservancy Organizes 'Water Rocks' Workshop TEANECK, N.J. -- Child and adult artists are invited to create paintings using natural stone surfaces that will be incorporated to the rock river at Teaneck Creek Conservancy on Saturday, March 19. The "Water Rocks" project will illustrate how water plays an important role in every day life. The works will be displayed as a new eco-art exhibit.  The workshop is free, but registration is required.  Contact Alexa Marques at alexa@teaneckcreek.org or 201-836-2403, or Elizabeth Balladares at ambassador@hackensackriverkeeper.org to sign up.  Teaneck Creek Conservancy is located at 20 …

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Lifestyle
Ridgewood Library Offers Distance Running Tips Ridgewood Library Offers Distance Running Tips
Ridgewood Library Offers Distance Running Tips RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Ridgewood Library will host a workshop on marathon training on Thursday, March 17. Elizabeth Kaplanis will help residents get ready to run a 5k or begin training to run 26.2 miles.  The event begins at 7 p.m. and no registration is required.  Call 201-670-5600 for more information. The Ridgewood Library is located at 125 N Maple Ave.

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Events
Haledon Tricky Tray Benefits PBA Haledon Tricky Tray Benefits PBA
Haledon Tricky Tray Benefits PBA HALEDON, N.J. -- The Haledon PBA will host a tricky tray fundraiser at the Brownstone in Paterson on Friday, March 25. Tickets are $45 and includes a family style dinner. Doors open at 6 p.m. with ticket drawings starting at 7:30 p.m.   Call Andrea Len or April Latona at 973-790-4444 for tickets. The Brownstone is located at 351 Broadway. 

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Events
Bergenfield High School Organizes Spring Gala Concert Bergenfield High School Organizes Spring Gala Concert
Bergenfield High School Organizes Spring Gala Concert BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- The Bergenfield High School Music Department will present its spring gala concert on Friday, March 18. General admission tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and students. Tickets can be purchased online or in the high school main office.  The concert featuring the Honors Wind Ensemble and Concert Choir will begin at 8 p.m.  Bergenfield High School is located at 80 S Prospect Ave.

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Neighbors
Happy Birthday To Edgewater's Coco Austin Happy Birthday To Edgewater's Coco Austin
Happy Birthday To Edgewater's Coco Austin EDGEWATER, N.J. -- Happy birthday to Edgewater resident Coco Austin! Austin, who is best known for her work as an actress, model, dancer and sopuse to rapper Ice-T, turns 37 on Thursday, March 17. Austin was born in Tarzana, Calif. and was modeling by the age of 18. She gained notoriety as a swimsuit and lingerie model.  Austin married Ice-T in 2002. The two currently star in a new talk show called "Ice and Coco."  The two had their first child together in 2015.  

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News
Bloomingdale Kids Invited To Field Hockey Clinic Bloomingdale Kids Invited To Field Hockey Clinic
Bloomingdale Kids Invited To Field Hockey Clinic BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. -- Bloomingdale will host a six-week field hockey clinic starting on March 31. The clinic is open to Bloomingdale and Butler girls ages 4-8. No field hockey experience is necessary.  Registration for the camp is $60.  Practices will be held at the Martha B. Day School every Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.  Email kdunleavy51@gmail.com for more information. 

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