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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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Events
Harry Potter Trivia Is Coming To East Rutherford Library Harry Potter Trivia Is Coming To East Rutherford Library
Harry Potter Trivia Is Coming To East Rutherford Library EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Show off your knowledge at the East Rutherford Memorial Library's “Harry Potter Trivia Program” on Monday, Feb. 29.Fans of the series will go head to head, answering questions posed by Miss Maria “Family Feud” style. Ages 13 and up are welcome. Registration is required and attendees must arrive five minutes early to claim their reservation.  Trivia is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m.  Participants can register online for this event by visiting, eastrutherford.bccls.org. The East Rutherford Memorial Library is located at 143 Boiling Springs Ave.

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Lifestyle
Englewood Nature Center Has Winter Camp For Kids Englewood Nature Center Has Winter Camp For Kids
Englewood Nature Center Has Winter Camp For Kids ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Flat Rock Brook Nature Center in Englewood will host a winter camp for kids from Feb. 16 through Feb.19  Campers will get the chance to explore all aspects of winter, complete cool activities, and play fun nature games. Make sure children are dressed appropriately and have a lunch and snack. The camp day will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Camp fees are $180 for members and $200 for non-members.  Space is limited, so registration is required. Log on to www.flatrockbrook.org to reserve a spot.  Flat Rock Brook Nature Center is located at 443 Van Nostrand Ave.

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Events
Saddle Brook Church Schedules Ash Wednesday Service Saddle Brook Church Schedules Ash Wednesday Service
Saddle Brook Church Schedules Ash Wednesday Service SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- The First Reformed Church of Saddle Brook begins this Lenten Season with Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday, Feb. 10 Service will be held at 7:30 p.m.  The First Reformed Church is located at 5 Ackerman Ave.

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Neighbors
Lyndhurst Recreation Department Selling Tickets To Broadway Show Lyndhurst Recreation Department Selling Tickets To Broadway Show
Lyndhurst Recreation Department Selling Tickets To Broadway Show LYNDHURST, N.J. -- The Lyndhurst Department of Parks and Recreation is selling tickets to the Broadway performance of "Something Rotten" on Wednesday, May 18. Tickets are for orchestra seating and includes transportation for $102.  "Something Rotten" is a story of two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of William Shakespeare.  There is a limit of four tickets per person. Down payment of $50 is due by Friday, Feb. 19. Full payment is due by March 11.  Call the Parks Department at 201-804-2482 to reserve.

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Schools
Cresskill Considers New Advisory Program For Social, Academic Issues Cresskill Considers New Advisory Program For Social, Academic Issues
Cresskill Considers New Advisory Program For Social, Academic Issues CRESSKILL, N.J. -- Cresskill school officials may create a new program that would help teachers support students facing social and academic issues, according to NorthJersey.com. The proposed program would have 12-15 students in a group setting discuss questions and concerns. Students would also have the opportunity for further discussion in a one-on-one setting, NorthJersey.com reported.  The program would launch in the 2016-17 school year, NorthJersey.com said.  Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article. 

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News
Franklin Lakes Officials Swear In New Police Officers Franklin Lakes Officials Swear In New Police Officers
Franklin Lakes Officials Swear In New Police Officers FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- Two new police officers were sworn in to the Franklin Lakes Police Department on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Officers Nicole Tani and Michael McMahon were sworn in by Mayor Frank Bivona during the Mayor and Council Meeting.

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Police & Fire
Connecticut State Police Kick Off Super Bowl Enforcement Connecticut State Police Kick Off Super Bowl Enforcement
Connecticut State Police Kick Off Super Bowl Enforcement FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Connecticut State Police will ramp up patrols for the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 7, to keep impaired drivers off the road who are celebrating the big game. Troopers will be attentive to all roads and highways across the state for the possibility of drivers operating impaired, before and after the game.  “The busy holiday season is past, but this game is an ‘unofficial’ holiday in the U.S. We urge all Connecticut residents to proceed with caution as they celebrate with friends and family” said Col. Brian Meraviglia.  During Super Bowl Sunday 2015, troopers arrested…

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News
New Jersey Officials Sues Volkswagen For Fraud New Jersey Officials Sues Volkswagen For Fraud
New Jersey Officials Sues Volkswagen For Fraud The State of New Jersey filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen America as well as other related companies with fraud on Friday in connection to the companies recent scandal involving diesel engine emissions, according to Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman. The suit alleges the German-based automaker perpetrated a “massive” fraud on consumers and violated the State’s clean air statutes by selling diesel vehicles equipped with software that deactivated their on-board emission controls except during emissions testing. The suit goes on to claim that Volkswagen “profited greatly” from its effo…

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Police & Fire
IRS Scammers Swindle Stamford Man Out Of $22K IRS Scammers Swindle Stamford Man Out Of $22K
IRS Scammers Swindle Stamford Man Out Of $22K STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford man is out $22,000 after getting caught up with two men claiming to be IRS agents led him to believe he was facing tax fraud charges, according to the Stamford Advocate.  The man wired the money via 13 separate MoneyGrams to several different names after being threatened by the scammers. Local authorities are following up on the case, the Stamford Advocate reported.  Stamford Police issued a warning to residents in January after receiving more than 50 phone calls in a single day from residents who were threatened by scammers with jail time, the Stamford Advocat…

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News
NYPD Officer, Southeast Resident, In Stable Condition After Shooting NYPD Officer, Southeast Resident, In Stable Condition After Shooting
Nypd Officer, Southeast Resident, In Stable Condition After Shooting SOUTHEAST, N.Y. -- New York City police officer and Southeast resident Patrick Espeut is in stable condition after being one of two officers shot during an altercation in the Bronx on Thursday, according to multiple reports. Officials say Espeut, who graduated from Brewster High School in 2004, was on patrol with a female officer in the Melrose Houses at 345 E. 153rd St. when they encountered armed suspects and were shot, Newsday reported. Espeut was shot in the cheek, the report said. The gunman then ran into an apartment and shot and killed himself, the report said. Click here to read th…

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