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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

Neighbors

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…

by Joe Jenkins

03/08/2016

Schools

Paramus Students Celebrate 'Read Across America' Day PARAMUS, N.J. -- Students and Faculty at Parkway School in Paramus celebrated Read Across America Day recently The day began with a school wide assembly where the students learned about Dr. Seuss and his contribution to ensuring that kids had books they could read and get excited about. All of the students had an opportunity to visit the reading gym to work out their bodies using scooters, desk cycles, yoga mats and the Bosu balls. Students also strengthened their reading muscles by reading a book while they were exercising. County Executive James Tedesco was among the special guests at th…

by Joe Jenkins

03/08/2016

Neighbors

Cresskill Native The Newest Cast Member Of Real Housewives Of New York CRESSKILL, N.Y. -- Cresskill native Julianne Wainstein is the newest cast member of the reality TV show "Real Housewives of New York," according to the New York Post. Wainstein said she got on the show thanks to Dorinda Medley. The two met at a wedding five years ago, the New York Post reported. The eighth season of "Real Housewives of New York" will premier on April 6, the Post said. Click here to read the New York Post article.

by Joe Jenkins

03/08/2016

Events

Saddle River Valley Lions Club Raffles Off New Ford Mustang SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- The Saddle River Valley Lions Club will raffle off a 2016 Ford Mustang with proceeds benefiting the blind and visually impaired. The Mustang is a Race Red colored V6 with a retail value of $26,925. Tickets are $10 and the winner will be drawn on June 4 during the last night of this year's annual Lions Carnival. Click here to download a ticket order form.

by Joe Jenkins

03/08/2016

Schools

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.

by Joe Jenkins

03/08/2016

Schools

Old Tappan Students Perform With North Jersey Junior Region Band OLD TAPPAN, N.J. -- Five students from Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan performed with the North Jersey Junior Region Band on Sunday, March 6. Minhee Han, Jeannie Jeon, Kayla Yi, Austin Yang, and Charles Hall were among more than 150 seventh, eighth and ninth grade students from all over North Jersey to perform.

by Joe Jenkins

03/08/2016

Schools

Oakland Parent Night Focuses On Parcc OAKLAND, N.J. -- Oakland public schools will host a meeting for parents on Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) testing on Wednesday, March 16. The meeting will take place from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will include a question and answer session. The Oakland Board of Education is located at 315 Ramapo Valley Rd.

by Joe Jenkins

03/08/2016

Events

Tenafly Jewish Community Center Organizes 'Lavish Lunch' TENAFLY, N.J. -- The Tenafly Jewish Community Center will host a "Lavish Lunch" on Wednesday, March 9. Lavish Lunches begins with a light breakfast at the home of Stephanie and Daniel Cohn including a presentation by Seamus Mullen, Award-Winning New York Chef and Restaurateur. All participants will be gifted a copy of Mullen's latest cookbook, "Hero Food: How Cooking with Delicious Things Can Make us Feel Better." Following the morning's presentation, participants attend one of a selection of lunches, served in local homes and venues, where hosts and hostesses will provi…

by Joe Jenkins

03/08/2016

Schools

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.

by Joe Jenkins

03/08/2016

Schools

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.

by Joe Jenkins

03/08/2016

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