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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

Lifestyle
Ho-Ho-Kus Library Completes Young Adult Room, Hires Youth Librarian Ho-Ho-Kus Library Completes Young Adult Room, Hires Youth Librarian
Ho-Ho-Kus Library Completes Young Adult Room, Hires Youth Librarian HO-HO-KUS, N.J. -- Ho-Ho-Kus’ Worth-Pinkham Memorial Library recently opened the new Young Adult room and in response, hired Erin Douglass as its first Youth Services Librarian. Douglass is currently enrolled at San Jose State University and working towards her masters in library and information science. She is a graduate of SUNY Purchase, where she received a B.A. in sociology.  After working for two years as a Circulation Assistant at Midland Park Memorial Library, Douglass opted to return to school with the goal of working with children in a public library. She also works as an assistant …

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Lifestyle
Ridgewood Council Offers More Habernickel Park Info Ridgewood Council Offers More Habernickel Park Info
Ridgewood Council Offers More Habernickel Park Info RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Residents concerned about the leasing of Habernickel's Gate House to Health Barn have been questioning the Village Council about the move.] To help answer their questions, council members are offering the following answers: General Terms: The general terms of the lease are: Rent of $3,700 per month ($44,400 annual); and all utility costs; standard village insurance requirement of $2,000,000 total and the Village named as additionally insured.  Term of the lease is 5 -6 years as allowed by Green Acres for the investment of $50,000+ in interior capital renovations. There ar…

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News
Third Garfield Pizzeria Joins Awareness Campaign Third Garfield Pizzeria Joins Awareness Campaign
Third Garfield Pizzeria Joins Awareness Campaign GARFIELD, N.J. -- Barcelona's Restaurant & Bar in Garfield joined Garfield EPIC's Parents Who Host Lose the Most campaign. EPIC members are putting Parents Who Host stickers on Pizza boxes during this party season to increase awareness about Social Hosting laws and the dangers of underage drinking.  Mama Mia Pizzeria and Garfield Brick Oven Pizza also joined the campaign.  Garfield EPIC consists of teens in the community promoting healthy habits.

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Neighbors
East Rutherford Library Delivers Valentines To Seniors East Rutherford Library Delivers Valentines To Seniors
East Rutherford Library Delivers Valentines To Seniors EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Local Seniors received Valentine's Day gifts courtesy  of East Rutherford Memorial Library’s first Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) program.Children and families made over 100 Valentines and Children’s Librarian Maria Russo delivered them. 

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Schools
Byram Hills Ranks Among State's Best Districts Byram Hills Ranks Among State's Best Districts
Byram Hills Ranks Among State's Best Districts ARMONK, N.Y. -- The Byram Hills Central School District was recently ranked the seventh-best district in New York State, according to education website Niche.  Niche compiled data on all public school districts and graded them in eight metrics: Academics Health and safety Parent and student surveys Student culture and diversity Teachers Resources and facilities Extracurriculars Sports and fitness Byram Hills received A+ grades in Academics, Health and safety, Teachers, and Extracurriculars. The district got its lowest grade in Student culture and diversity, a C-.  Rye was the top rated s…

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Police & Fire
Icy Conditions Cause Accidents, Travel Delays In Fairfield County Icy Conditions Cause Accidents, Travel Delays In Fairfield County
Icy Conditions Cause Accidents, Travel Delays In Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Slippery road conditions have caused accidents and travel delays throughout Fairfield County on Tuesday morning, according to CT Post.  Accident-related delays were reported on the Merritt Parkway and  the Route 8 and Route 25 junction in Bridgeport. Another incident in the southbound lane of Interstate 95 in Stamford closed two lanes between exits 9 and 10 just before 9 a.m., CT Post reported.  Another accident on Route 8 in Shelton has slowed traffic as well, CT Post said.  Click here to read the CT Post article. 

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Police & Fire
Five Injured In Fairfield Shooting Five Injured In Fairfield Shooting
Five Injured In Fairfield Shooting This story has been updated. Click here to read the newest version on the Daily Voice. FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield authorities shot and killed a local father after an apparent violent domestic incident on Mountain Laurel Rd. on Tuesday morning, according to CT Post.  Four victims were hospitalized with stabbing and blunt force injuries stemming from the incident, including three children ages 12, 13 and 15. The severity of the injuries were not known, CT Post reported.  The man who was shot and killed by authorities was not immediately identified.  Click here to read the CT Post article.…

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Events
Yonkers 61st Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade On McLean Avenue Yonkers 61st Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade On McLean Avenue
Yonkers 61st Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade On McLean Avenue YONKERS, N.Y. -- The 61st Annual Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on McLean Avenue on Saturday, March 19. This parade marks the third marching since the merger of the South Broadway St. Patrick’s Day Parade with the McLean Avenue Merchant’s Association St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It continues the grand tradition of Yonkers honoring its Irish heritage and contributions to the Yonkers community, and Saint Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland and the Archdiocese of New York.  The committee is proud to announce the honorees for this 61st annual celebration:  Grand Marshall Patric…

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Schools
Rye-Area Districts Rank Among State's Best Rye-Area Districts Rank Among State's Best
Rye-Area Districts Rank Among State's Best RYE, N.Y. -- The Rye City School District was recently ranked the second-best district in New York State, according to education website Niche.  Niche compiled data on all public school districts and graded them in eight metrics: Academics Health and safety Parent and student surveys Student culture and diversity Teachers Resources and facilities Extracurriculars Sports and fitness Rye was the top rated school system in Westchester County. It received grades of A+ in the Academics, Health, Teachers, Resources and Sports categories.  The district of over 3,000 students also has 72 percent …

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Schools
Chappaqua Central Ranks Among State's Best District Chappaqua Central Ranks Among State's Best District
Chappaqua Central Ranks Among State's Best District CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The Chappaqua Central School District was recently ranked the third-best district in New York State, according to education website Niche.  Niche compiled data on all public school districts and graded them in eight metrics: Academics Health and safety Parent and student surveys Student culture and diversity Teachers Resources and facilities Extracurriculars Sports and fitness Chappaqua received an A+ grade in several key metrics including: Academics, Health and safety, Teachers, Resources and Extracurriculars.  The district's lowest grade came in Student Culture with a…

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