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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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News
Missing Hudson Valley Girl Likely A Runaway, Police Say Missing Hudson Valley Girl Likely A Runaway, Police Say
Missing Hudson Valley Girl Likely A Runaway, Police Say SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. -- A Spring Valley girl who was reported missing Monday is likely a runaway, police said Tuesday. Spring Valley Police Chief Paul Modica said Kelly Rivera-Pillco, 10, made contact with friends and her mother via social media, according to multiple reports. Spring Valley Police are pursuing a lead that the girl took a cab in Manhattan to see her father, according to News 12. Rivera Pillco was last seen at 8:15 a.m. on Monday at the corner of Bethune Blvd. and Ben Wild Rd. at her bus stop. Kelly never boarded the bus and did not attend school. She was last seen wearing a…

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Ridgefield Woman Finds Bear On Porch Ridgefield Woman Finds Bear On Porch
Ridgefield Woman Finds Bear On Porch RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- A Ridgefield woman was surprised to find a bear visiting her screened-in porch on Monday night, according to the Ridgefield Press. Anne McDermott of Topstone Drive heard the noise at 11:30 p.m. and found the bear eating from a bag of birdseed, the Press said. McDermott called the police, who notified the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, but the bear had left the scene before they arrived, the Ridgefield Press reported.  Officials said the bear had likely woken up from hibernation early due to the mild winter, the Ridgefield Press said.  Click here to r…

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Schools
Closter Nature Center Organizes After School Classes Closter Nature Center Organizes After School Classes
Closter Nature Center Organizes After School Classes CLOSTER, N.J. -- The Closter Nature Center is offering an after school class on taking care of pets for pre-K and kindergartners starting on Tuesday, March 8. With the help of the Nature Center's animal residents, students will learn about responsibility, compassion, and the joy of having animal companions. Classes are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout March.  Classes are held from 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m.  The course is $30 for members and $40 for non members. Payment is due at the first class.  Call Marc at 201-750-2778 to reserve a place in class. The Closter Nature Cen…

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Schools
East Rutherford BOE Honors Teacher Judy Ackermann East Rutherford BOE Honors Teacher Judy Ackermann
East Rutherford BOE Honors Teacher Judy Ackermann EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Former East Rutherford Teacher Judy Ackermann was honored at the inaugural Roll of Honors Award ceremony at a recent Board of Education meeting.Ackermann, a teacher at both Faust and McKenzie Schools during her 15 years in East Rutherford until her passing, was awarded the recognition by interim Superintendent Joseph Abate. Bruce Ackermann, Judy’s husband, accepted the commemorative plaque, another of which hangs in the lobby of Faust School.  Gina Pappas, a teacher at Faust School, honored Ackermann at the ceremony. 

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Neighbors
Hillsdale Mom Looks To Amend Bill She Helped Pass Hillsdale Mom Looks To Amend Bill She Helped Pass
Hillsdale Mom Looks To Amend Bill She Helped Pass HILLSDALE, N.J. -- Hillsdale resident Rosemarie D’Alessandro is working to give a New Jersey bill she helped pass in 1997 a broader reach, according to NorthJersey.com. D'Alessandro crusaded for the passage of “Joan’s Law,” in honor of her daughter who was raped and murdered while selling Girl Scout cookies in 1973. The law prohibits those who committed a sex crime against a child under 14 from parole eligibility, NorthJersey.com reported.  Today, D'Alessandro is working to expand the scope of the law to include children under the age of 18. The state Assembly is expected to vote on a measur…

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Schools
Bergenfield Students Collect 'Pennies For Patients' Bergenfield Students Collect 'Pennies For Patients'
Bergenfield Students Collect 'Pennies For Patients' BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- Students at Franklin School in Bergenfield participated in "Random Acts of Kindness Week" in February. Students were encouraged to think about and demonstrate ways in which they can display kindness towards others.  In addition to various classroom activities and lessons, students also participated in the “Pennies for Patients” program and collected spare change to support individuals battling leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.

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Events
Paterson School Schedules Blood Drive Paterson School Schedules Blood Drive
Paterson School Schedules Blood Drive PATERSON, N.J. -- The Academy of Health Science in Paterson will host a blood drive on Friday, March 18. The blood drive will be held between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Academy of Health Science is located at 5 Colt St.

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Westwood Middle School Band Students Selected For Elementary Honors Band Westwood Middle School Band Students Selected For Elementary Honors Band
Westwood Middle School Band Students Selected For Elementary Honors Band WESTWOOD, N.J. -- Five of Westwood Regional Middle School’s sixth grade band students were accepted to New Jersey School Music Association's Elementary Honors Band. The students who earned the distinction are: Christopher Kalish, Grace Martin, Amanda Acosta, Catherine Chung, and John Sirois. They will spend May 7 at South Orange High School, rehearsing, then performing in concert at 3 p.m. 

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Rutherford Civil RIghts Commission Extends Poster Contest Deadline Rutherford Civil RIghts Commission Extends Poster Contest Deadline
Rutherford Civil RIghts Commission Extends Poster Contest Deadline RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Rutherford’s Civil Rights Commission’s annual collage, poster and essay contest deadline has been extended to Friday, March 25. This year’s theme is “How will you make a difference?” and is open to students of all ages.  Grades K-3 will submit a collage (11” x 17”), grades 4-8 a poster (11” x 17”) and 9-12 an essay.  The essay should be limited to one page and inspired by the following quotes: “Be the change you wish to see in the world” - Mahatma Gandhi “We will not build a peaceful world by following a negative path. It is not enough to say ‘we must not wage war,’ it…

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Leonia Middle School Organizes Book Fair Leonia Middle School Organizes Book Fair
Leonia Middle School Organizes Book Fair LEONIA, N.J. -- Leonia Middle School will host the Home and Scholastic Book Fair on Wednesday, March 9.Leonia poet Chris Rainey ill read and discuss some of his work, and LMS teacher Eric Gugick will interview him about his writing life. Refreshments will be served and a raffle will be held.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the fair beginning at 7 p.m.  Leonia Middle School is located at 500 Broad Ave.

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