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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

Wyckoff Scholarship Challenges Students To 'Shark Tank' Contest WYCKOFF, N.J. -- The Wyckoff Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual "Shark Tank" Scholarship Challenge. Applicants can be an Indian Hills or Ramapo High School student, a Wyckoff resident from any private school. Submissions from any Chamber member's child or employee who is a high school student will also be accepted. Winners can receive up to $2,000. Applicants will submit a basic business idea that they believe would be a successful venture in the real world. For the application to be accepted the following criteria should be met but is not limited to: Idea for a …

by Joe Jenkins

03/16/2016

Neighbors

Lyndhurst's Food & Clothing Rescue Collects Materials For Homeless Art Expo LYNDHURST, N.J. -- The Food and Clothing Rescue in Lyndhurst is collecting materials for a Homeless Art Expo.The Art Expo/Talent Showcase will include works of art created by homeless. The rescue hopes to hold a gala that will feature a video from each of the artists who will tell his or her story. Money raised from the gala will go to support the homeless. Call Phil Stafford at 201-747-8706 for more information.

by Joe Jenkins

03/16/2016

Sports

Paramus' Visitation Academy Basketball Teams Compete For Championship PARAMUS, N.J. -- Our Lady of the Visitation's seventh- and eighth-grade basketball team took home the Group 4 Colonial Division championship this past weekend. The OLV boys defeated St. Johns Hillsdale, 48-27, on Sunday at St. Leo's in Elmwood Park. OLV's third- and fourth-grade girls and third-grade boys also played for division championships but lost. The All Star games --delayed by bad weather -- will all be played at St Leo’s in Elmwood Park beginning Friday night.

by Joe Jenkins

03/16/2016

Lifestyle

Ramsey Library Collects Jewelry For Spring Sale RAMSEY, N.J. -- The Ramsey Public Library is collecting jewelry for its spring sale through March 30. The sale will be held on Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations can be dropped off at the library, located at 30 Wyckoff Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

03/16/2016

Schools

Demarest Students Receive Japanese Language Awards DEMAREST, N.J. -- Three students from Northern Valley Regional High School in Demarest were honored with the Japanese Lanugage and Culture Study Award" on Friday, March 11.Nathalie Leon, JeeYoon (Jenna) Kim and Na Yeh ( Eileen) Kim received the award during a ceremony in Cranford. They each made short speeches about what they learned by studying Japanese in front of other awardees and family members. The honor is given annually to students to honor their excellent grades and consistent effort in the Japanese program by the New Jersey Association of Teachers of Japanese.

by Joe Jenkins

03/16/2016

Events

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker Comes To Ridgewood YMCA RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- U.S. Sen. Cory Booker will visit the Ridgewood YMCA on Wednesday, March 30. The event, co-sponsored by the YWCA of Bergen County, will include a talk by Senator Booker followed by an audience question and answer session. Advance registration is required and seating is limited. Entry is $33 per person and includes one pre-signed copy of Senator Booker's new book, "United." The event will begin at 7 p.m. Register at Bookends in Ridgewood or call 201-445-0726. The Ridgewood YMCA is located at 112 Oak St.

by Joe Jenkins

03/16/2016

Events

Fruit & Veggie Program Scheduled at East Rutherford Library EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- A St. Patrick’s Day fruit & veggie program will be held at the East Rutherford Memorial Library on Thursday, March 17. Children will learn the benefits of different fruits and vegetables, as well as get creative by making their own edible rainbow. Children ages 4 and up are welcomed. Registration is required either online or in person. Contact Children’s Librarian Maria Russo at 201-939-3930 or email maria.russo@eastrutherford.bccls.org. The East Rutherford Memorial Library is located at 143 Boiling Springs Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

03/16/2016

Events

New Milford High School Presents "The Drowsy Chaperone" NEW MILFORD, N.J. -- The New Milford High School will present a production of "The Drowsy Chaperone" starting on Thursday, March 17.Tickets are $15. Click here to purchase online. Performances will be held on March 17 through March 19. All shows start at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 201-262-0172 Ext. 7227. New Milford High School is located at 330 River Rd.

by Joe Jenkins

03/16/2016

Events

Hasbrouck Heights Organizes Easter Egg Hunt HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. -- Hasbrouck Heights will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 19 at the athletic field. The hunt will be open to kids from pre-school through third grade. Tickets will be distributed to the Elementary Schools. Parents with pre-school kids should request tickets through the Borough Clerk's office. Gates will open at 9:30 a.m. for the event with the hunt beginning at 10 a.m. In the event of rain, the hunt will be held on Saturday, March 26. The athletic field is located at 501-555 Franklin Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

03/16/2016

Politics

Bogota Considers No-Cash Policy For Payments BOGATA, N.J. -- Bogota borough officials are mulling over an idea to do away with cash payments for all departments that take in revenue, according to NorthJersey.com. Borough Administrator Joseph Scarpa said taking away cash payments keeps employees safer and reduces the risk of corruption, NorthJersey.com reported. The new policy would include a threshold so that smaller payments could still be paid via cash, NorthJersey.com said. Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article.

by Joe Jenkins

03/16/2016

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