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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
Garfield YMCA Issues Fitness Survey Garfield YMCA Issues Fitness Survey
Garfield YMCA Issues Fitness Survey GARFIELD, N.J. -- The Garfield YMCA is asking residents to participate in a fitness survey to better align class offerings with members' needs. Survey responses are kept anonymous and could make changes as early as the next 8-week class cycle.  Click here to participate in the YMCA survey. 

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Lifestyle
'Run The Palisades' Fast Approaching For Cliffside Park, Fort Lee 'Run The Palisades' Fast Approaching For Cliffside Park, Fort Lee
'Run The Palisades' Fast Approaching For Cliffside Park, Fort Lee CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. -- The eighth annual Run the Palisades will be held in Cliffside Park and Fort Lee on Sunday, May 15. Registration and check-in will begin at 7 a.m. at the Fort Lee Community Center.  A kids fun run will begin at 9 a.m. with the 5K starting at 9:30 and the 10K stepping off at 10 a.m.  Registration is $10 for the kids fun run, $25 for the 5K in advance or $30 on the day of the Race. The 10K registration fee is $30 in advance or $35 the day of the event. Click here to register online.  Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers as well as to the top finish…

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Teaneck Could Change Waiver Payment Program Teaneck Could Change Waiver Payment Program
Teaneck Could Change Waiver Payment Program TEANECK, N.J. -- Teaneck officials are considering a proposal that would reduce the health benefit waiver payout for employees who opt out of the healthcare program, according to NorthJersey.com. Township Manager William Broughton proposed an ordinance that would reduce payouts from $400,000 to approximately $118,000. The waiver program has been under scrutiny since 2014 when an audit revealed it as an area the township needed to take corrective action on, NorthJersey.com reported.  Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article. 

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Westwood Officials Discuss New Crosswalk For Pedestrian Safety Westwood Officials Discuss New Crosswalk For Pedestrian Safety
Westwood Officials Discuss New Crosswalk For Pedestrian Safety WESTWOOD, N.J. -- Westwood officials plan to place crosswalk striping near the intersection of Madison and Washington Avenues, according to NorthJersey.com. The crosswalk will be put in place in anticipation for increased foot traffic due to an increase in retail and residential traffic in the area, NorthJersey.com reported.  Preliminary designs have the crosswalk going east of Third Avenue, NorthJersey.com said.  Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article. 

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Events
Learn How To Get Free EBooks, Music From The Wyckoff Library Learn How To Get Free EBooks, Music From The Wyckoff Library
Learn How To Get Free EBooks, Music From The Wyckoff Library WYCKOFF, N.J. -- The Wyckoff Library will host a seminar on how to access free movies, magazines, eBooks and more on Tuesday, March 22. The seminar will begin at 2 p.m. Registration is required. Click here to sign up online.  The Wyckoff Public Library is located at 200 Woodland Ave.

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Saddle Brook Library Director Prepares For Retirement Saddle Brook Library Director Prepares For Retirement
Saddle Brook Library Director Prepares For Retirement SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- Saddle Brook Library Director Alma Henderson will retire in April after nearly 12 years in the role. Supporters recently held a goodbye party for Henderson.  "I also commended her for extraordinary leadership, demonstrated by the significant improvements she and her staff have made to our library during her time as director," Mayor Robert White said. "We wish her the best of luck, health and happiness in her retirement."  The Saddle Brook Library's family day event on Saturday, March 19 will serve as another goodbye gathering for Henderson.

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Events
Bogota Library Organizes Pokemon Themed Makers Day Bogota Library Organizes Pokemon Themed Makers Day
Bogota Library Organizes Pokemon Themed Makers Day BOGOTA, N.J. -- The Bogota Public Library will host a Pokemon-themed makers day on Saturday, March 19. All ages are welcome, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.  The event will begin at 10 a.m.  Call 201-488-7185 to reserve a spot.  The Bogota Public Library is located at 375 Larch Ave.

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Wyckoff, Glen Rock Groups Team Up To Promote Literacy Wyckoff, Glen Rock Groups Team Up To Promote Literacy
Wyckoff, Glen Rock Groups Team Up To Promote Literacy WYCKOFF, N.J. -- Goldfish Swim School in Wyckoff has teamed up with The Curious Reader in Glen Rock to collect books for charity. Both organizations will be collecting new books for the Read to Know Organization, a local non-profit that reads to and distributes books to young children in Paterson, Hackensack, Teaneck, Englewood, Passaic, and other local towns. Goldfish Swim School is located at 327 Franklin Ave. and The Curious Reader is located at 229 Rock Rd.

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Schools
Elmwood Park Students Prep For St. Paddy's Day Elmwood Park Students Prep For St. Paddy's Day
Elmwood Park Students Prep For St. Paddy's Day ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- Third graders at st. Leo's School in Elmwood Park helped decorate for St. Patrick's Day recently. Students made paper leprechauns that were hung up around the school's hallways. 

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Schools
Ramsey High Presents 'No, No, Nanette' Ramsey High Presents 'No, No, Nanette'
Ramsey High Presents 'No, No, Nanette' RAMSEY, N.J. -- The Ramsey High School Drama Club will present the musical "No, No, Nanette" starting on Thursday March 17. The story of No, No, Nanette concerns a feisty New York teenager named Nanette who wants to experience adventure before marrying her sweetheart. Performances will be held from March 17 through Saturday, March 19 in the auditorium. All shows will start at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are $15 for reserved and general admission, $12 for students and $10 for seniors. All tickets may be reserved by calling 201-785-2300 or may be purchased at the door. Ramsey High School is…

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