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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
Weigh In On Paterson Great Falls Plan Weigh In On Paterson Great Falls Plan
Weigh In On Paterson Great Falls Plan PATERSON, N.J. -- Paterson is asking residents to provide thoughts and feedback on the 20-year vision plan for Great Falls National Historical Park. Those that would like to weigh in can view the plan via eight posters by clicking here.  After viewing the posters, residents are asked to answer three questions and provide feedback here.  Click here for more information on the 20-year vision plan.  The deadline to comment is Sunday, March 6.

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Lifestyle
Westwood Farmers Market Organizers Propose To Run Market Again This Summer Westwood Farmers Market Organizers Propose To Run Market Again This Summer
Westwood Farmers Market Organizers Propose To Run Market Again This Summer WESTWOOD, N.J. -- The organizers of the Westwood Farmers Market are hoping to once again set up shop in a municipal lot this summer for 22 weeks, according to NorthJersey.com.  Organizer Joseph Abou-Daoud filed for a permit during a council meeting on Feb. 16, and hopes to keep the market in the Borough Hall parking lot, NorthJersey.com reported.  Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article. 

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Politics
26-Year-Old Republican From Cresskill To Run For Bergen County Sherriff 26-Year-Old Republican From Cresskill To Run For Bergen County Sherriff
26-Year-Old Republican From Cresskill To Run For Bergen County Sherriff CRESSKILL, N.J. -- A veteran law enforcement official from Cresskill has filed to run for Bergen County Sheriff as a republican, according to NorthJersey.com. Manuel Alfonso, 47, will be the only Republican candidate running against incumbent Michael Saudino. He currently serves as the chief investigator for the New Jersey Department of Corrections, NorthJersey.com reported.  Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article. 

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Schools
Demarest High School Organizes Senior Fashion Show Thursday Demarest High School Organizes Senior Fashion Show Thursday
Demarest High School Organizes Senior Fashion Show Thursday DEMAREST, N.J. -- The Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest will host a Senior Fashion Show Sponsored Project Graduation 2016 Thursday, March 3. The evening will include auctions on graduation seats, senior parkings spots, a gift basket worth over $300 and more.  Doors for the show will open at 6:30 p.m. with the fashion show starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are at the door are $20. Northern Valley Regional High School is located at 150 Knickerbocker Rd.

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News
Federal Officials Talk Dangerous Chemicals In Ringwood Federal Officials Talk Dangerous Chemicals In Ringwood
Federal Officials Talk Dangerous Chemicals In Ringwood RINGWOOD, N.J. -- Federal officials issued an apology to Ringwood residents for failing to announce the discovery of more dangerous chemicals at the former Fort Motor Company site, according to NorthJersey.com. Environmental Protection Agency said they waited three months to tell citizens about the 1,4-dioxane found in ground water at nearly 100 times the state standard, NorthJersey.com reported.  The EPA is still developing a cleanup plan for the site, NorthJersey.com said.  Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article.

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Neighbors
East Rutherford Library Donates To Cliffside Park Animal Rescue East Rutherford Library Donates To Cliffside Park Animal Rescue
East Rutherford Library Donates To Cliffside Park Animal Rescue EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The East Rutherford Memorial Library Director Christine Hartigan and Children’s Librarian Maria Russo delivered a variety of donated toys, dog and cat supplies to the Bergen County Protection and Rescue Foundation, a no-kill shelter in Cliffside Park recently.  The donation drive was sponsored by a month long program at the library entitled: “Pet Food for Fines”.  Patrons were given up to $5 off their library fines if they donated dog or cat food supplies. The donated braided dog toys were made by children and families during the library’s February “Random Act of Ki…

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Schools
Two Northern Valley - Old Tappan Students Named National Merit Finalists Two Northern Valley - Old Tappan Students Named National Merit Finalists
Two Northern Valley - Old Tappan Students Named National Merit Finalists OLD TAPPAN, N.J. -- Two students from Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan were named finalists for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Max Parisis and Noah Jarrett were named as finalists by Principal Dr. Bruce Sabatini.  Winners will be notified by mid-June.

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Business
Century 21 Department Store To Open In American Dream Meadowlands Century 21 Department Store To Open In American Dream Meadowlands
Century 21 Department Store To Open In American Dream Meadowlands EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Department Store Century 21 announced it will open a location at American Dream in East Rutherford when the facility opens. Century 21 said the location will be nearly 60,000 square feet and will offer men's, women's and children's apparel, footwear, outerwear, lingerie, accessories, cosmetics and home goods. “The decision to come to American Dream was easy, a true destination in the New York Metropolitan Market. As part of our company’s thriving expansion strategy on the East Coast, this opportunity is something we are very excited about," Raymond Gindi, co-CEO…

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News
Westchester Residents Named To Forbes' Top Billionaires List Westchester Residents Named To Forbes' Top Billionaires List
Westchester Residents Named To Forbes' Top Billionaires List Three men with ties to the Hudson Valley were ranked in Forbes' top 25 billionaires in the world recently.  White Plains Native and former Dobbs Ferry resident Mark Zuckerberg was the highest rated mogul with ties to the area. The Facebook founder ranked No. 6 overall with a net worth of $44.6 billion, Forbes said. Former New York City Mayor and North Salem homeowner Michael Bloomberg was ranked eighth overall with a net worth of $40 billion, Forbes reported.  Bedford's George Soros ranked 23rd overall with a net worth of $24.9 billion.  Beyond the Top 25, former Bedford resident Carl Ica…

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Sports
High School Wrestling State Tournament Seeding Set High School Wrestling State Tournament Seeding Set
High School Wrestling State Tournament Seeding Set BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- The draw for New Jersey's state high school wrestling tournaments were released and several Bergen County athletes secured top seeding, according to NorthJersey.com. Six wrestlers from Bergen Catholic earned top seeds, including Nick Suriano, who is looking to become only the second wrestler in state history to finish his career with a perfect record and four state titles. Gerard Angelo, Christopher Foca, Shane Griffith, Joe Grello and Kevin Mulligan also earned No. 1 seeds in the tournament in their respective weight classes, NorthJersey.com reported. Hasbrouck Heigh…

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