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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

News

Prison Sentencing Tops Week's News In Dutchess DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the week's top stories from around Dutchess County. A 25-year-old Poughkeepsie man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in a 2014 shooting that wounded three people, including two law enforcement officers. The Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response will offer a Citizen’s Preparedness Training Program on Tuesday, March 15. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will hold two public information meetings on a draft master plan/draft environmental impact statement for Taconic State Park. Three corr…

by Joe Jenkins

03/13/2016

News

Did You Set Your Clock Ahead For Daylight Saving Time White Plains? Double check your clocks and get ready for a little more sunshine after work starting on Sunday, thanks to Daylight Saving Time. Daylight Saving Time is the practice of advancing clocks forward an hour to allow for more evening sun while sacrificing light in the early hours. Clocks were bumped ahead one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday. Daylight Saving will end on Sunday, Nov. 6.

by Joe Jenkins

03/13/2016

News

Rape Arrest Tops Week's News In Rockland ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the week's top stories from around Rockland County. Orangetown Police arresed Joseph F. Williams, 38, of New City charging him with third-degree rape. A Spring Valley girl who was reported missing Monday was found in New York City. Clarkstown North High School students recently participated in the Rockland County Local History Conference. Overtime spending by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority rose 11 percent in 2015, making it possible for hundreds of employees to double their pay. The North Rockland Central School District has transitioned t…

by Joe Jenkins

03/13/2016

Events

Learn About Water Conservation At Teaneck Creek Conservancy 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 P…

by Joe Jenkins

03/13/2016

News

Glen Rock Urges Commuters To Take Shuttle Survey GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- Glen Rock Mayor Bruce Packer is asking residents to take part in a survey to assess the needs of commuters.The survey will help determine the need to reinstate the commuter shuttle to better alleviate overcrowding in commuter parking lots. Those who wish to participate in the survey are required to give their name and address to help determine how long the shuttle route would be. Personal information will not be used for any other purpose. Click here to take the survey.

by Joe Jenkins

03/13/2016

Events

Author Ghizela Altman Coming To Cresskill Library CRESSKILL, N.J. -- Author Ghizela Altman will visit the Cresskill Library on Wednesday, March 16. Altman, also known as Jackie, came to America in 1980, from Romania in 1933. She endured the Nazi Occupation, followed by the Liberation by the Russian Communist Party, and finally having to wait 12 years to emigrate to her homeland of Israel. Altman published her autobiography, "Calatori" earlier this year. The event will take place at 7 p.m. The Cresskill Library is located at 53 Union Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

03/13/2016

Events

Hasbrouck Heights Junior Woman's Club Organizes Easter Bunny Story Time HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. -- The Hasbrouck Heights Woman's Club will sponsor a nighttime story for kids with the Easter Bunny at the library on Wednesday, March 16. Attendees will enjoy a story, a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny and a gift bag. The event will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Hasbrouck Heights library is located at 320 Boulevard.

by Joe Jenkins

03/13/2016

Events

Wayne Health Dept Hosts Thyroid, Carotid Artery Screening WAYNE, N.J. -- The Wayne Health Department will hold a thyroid and carotid artery screening on Tuesday, April 5. The quick and painless screening will use ultrasound to evaluate the thyroid and carotid arteries. Screenings will be held from 9 a.m. to noon and cost $30. Appointments are required. Call 973-694-1800 ext.3241 to sign up. The Wayne Health Department is located at 475 Valley Rd.

by Joe Jenkins

03/13/2016

Police & Fire

Allendale Firefighters Continue Training at Acquired Borough Home ALLENDALE, N.J. -- Members of the Allendale Volunteer Fire Department participated in evening drills on Thursday. Volunteers practiced vertical ventilation skills and also worked on master stream operations at an acquired home.

by Joe Jenkins

03/13/2016

Sports

Pompton Lakes Field Hockey Player Commits To Scranton POMPTON LAKES, N.J. -- Pompton Lakes senior Carli Tetla committed to continue her field hockey career at Scranton University next year. Tetla will join a Scranton team that went 13-5 last season.

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03/13/2016

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