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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

Weather

Armonk Will See Warmest Day Of Year Spring will be in the air as the warmest temperatures of the year move into the area, according to the National Weather Service. Wednesday's high temperature will be 70 degrees or even higher in some parts of the region. Temperatures will remain in the high 60s on Thursday with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Friday and Saturday will be sunny with slightly cooler temperatures with highs in the mid 50s. Showers could return to end the weekend on Sunday.

by Joe Jenkins

03/07/2016

Lifestyle

Enjoy A Bowl Of Cereal On National Cereal Day, White Plains Whether you enjoy Fruity Pebbles, Lucky Charms or prefer something more basic like corn flakes or Cheerios, Monday, March 7 is a day to raise your bowl and spoon in honor of National Cereal Day. Cereal wasn't always packed with sugar and marshmallows. The meal came about in the 19th century as densely packed grain that had to be soaked to aid in digestion. Cereal was viewed as a potential cure for gastrointestinal problems that came about from a mostly meat-based diet. Sweetened cereals as we know them today began to surface in the late 1930s.

by Joe Jenkins

03/07/2016

Schools

Westwood Regional Middle School Raises Money For American Heart Association WESTWOOD, N.J. -- Staff and students at Westwood Regional Middle School (WRMS) threw themselves into commemorating American Heart Month in February. Faculty participated in Go Red for Women, which advocates for more research and swifter action for women’s heart health, while both faculty and students purchased red paper hearts from the Helping Hands Club and displayed them in the cafeteria. Students jumped rope in physical education classes as part of Jump Rope for Heart, a program that empowers children to improve their own health and help other kids with heart-health issues. The Studen…

by Joe Jenkins

03/07/2016

Events

Ridgefield Park Library Organizes 'Teddy Bear Jamboree' RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. -- The Ridgefield Park Library will host a Teddy Bear Jamboree for village children up to sixth grade on Saturday, March 12.Kids are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal to the library for games, a pretend picnic and snacks. The jamboree will take place at 2 p.m. Registration is required. Call 201-641-0689 or email childrens@ridgefieldpark.bccls.org. The Ridgefield Park Library is located at 107 Cedar St.

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03/07/2016

Business

Englewood's Blue Moon Cafe Organizes 'March Moon-Ness' ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- The Blue Moon Cafe in Englewood is hosting a "March Moon-Ness" starting on Sunday, March 13. Customers who enter can win a $500 gift card to the cafe. Blue Moon will televising NCAA men's basketball games with drink specials including $3 sangria and beer specials as well as $5 margaritas. Blue Moon Cafe is located at 23 E. Palisade Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

03/07/2016

Neighbors

Bergen County Community Chest Looks Towards The Future BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Members of Bergen County's Community Chest held a retreat at Englewood Hospital to discuss the future of the organization on Saturday, Feb 27. The charge to the retreat participants was to help The Chest think about its future and how the 83 year old organization can reach a new set of donors and tell its story more effectively. Group members included current and past members of the Board of Managers of The Chest, agency directors of local nonprofit organizations and community leaders who were familiar with the work of the organization. The chest hopes to use some of t…

by Joe Jenkins

03/07/2016

Events

Hackensack Riverkeeper Shows How To Make a Rain Barrel HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Hackensack River Keeper will host a workshop on creating a rain barrel on Tuesday, March 8 at the Johnson Public Library. Rain barrels can help conserve water, lower water bills and reduce water pollution. A limited number of kits are available for $25. The workshop will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Click here to register for the event. The Johnson Public Library is located at 274 Main St.

by Joe Jenkins

03/07/2016

Neighbors

Hackensack Hospital Receives 'Cuddle Cot' HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The Forget Me Not Foundation recently presented the Donna A. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at HackensackUMC with a donation of a “Cuddle Cot” to the Labor & Delivery Unit. A Cuddle Cot is a piece of medical equipment that acts like a refrigerated bassinet, which will give families who suffer the loss of a newborn more time to spend with the deceased. A Cuddle Cot gives families the choice of spending as much time as they would like with their baby without being fearful of the need to cool the baby in a traditional mortuary to prevent decomposition. The Cuddle Cot was…

by Joe Jenkins

03/07/2016

News

Passaic Offers Free Smoke Alarm Installation PASSAIC, N.J. -- The City of Passaic is offering free installation of smoke alarms in city homes to help reduce the number of fire-related injuries and fatalities. Residents may contact the Fire Department by phone at 973-365-5688 or email at info-fire@cityofpassaicnj.gov to schedule an installation appointment. Only one, two and three-family homes are eligible for free installation. For more information, visit redcross.org/FireSafety.

by Joe Jenkins

03/07/2016

News

Mahwah Township Council Joins 'Access For All' MAHWAH, N.J. -- The Township of Mahwah unanimously voted to have an ordinance drafted to create an "Access for All" committee on Feb. 25, according to NorthJersey.com. The committee would work to improve access to public buildings, public services and education, NorthJersey.com reported. The ordinance is expected to be prepared by the next public meeting, NorthJersey.com said. Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article.

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03/07/2016

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