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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

Events

Cresskill Library Offers Program On Photo Organization CRESSKILL, N.J. -- The Cresskill Public Library will host a seminar on organizing photos on Thursday, Feb. 4. Laurie Moses, President of Picturing Life LLC will cover tips and other helpful information to manage photos today and into the future. By learning the basics of photo organizing people can have fun, reduce stress and preserve their memories. The workshop will being at 7 p.m. The Cresskill Public Library is located at 53 Union Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2016

Events

Coldplay Announces Second Concert At Metlife Stadium EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- ColdPlay has announced a second concert date for Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford this July. The Head Full of Dreams Tour is set to kick off in the U.S. at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17. Coldplay will also perform during the halftime show of the Super Bowl on Sunday. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. Click here to buy tickets online.

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2016

Police & Fire

Lyndhurst Police Officer Honored For Helping Passengers LYNDHURST, N.J. -- A Lyndhurst officer who helped rescue victims in the Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia last year will be honored with the Officer of the Month Award for 2016 from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, according to NorthJersey.com. Michael Keane was riding in the last car of the train when it derailed. He was able to get his fiancee to safety before taking a flashlight from a conductor and helped lead other victims out of the wreckage following the derailment, NorthJersey.com reported. Keane will receive the award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. in May, …

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2016

Lifestyle

Cafe Organizes Fundraiser For Glen Rock Dog Park GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- The Blue Moon Mexican Cafe will host a e-gift card fundraiser to benefit the Glen Rock Dog Park through Feb. 15. Those who wish to participate can log on to www.bluemoonmexicancafe.com and click on the Gift Cards Marked "Glen Rock Dog Park - $25." The Glen Rock Dog Park will receive 10 percent of all sales. The volunteers behind the dog park recently launched a new website in an effort to consolidate all dog park-related news and information. Click here to view the new website.

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2016

News

Franklin Lakes Names Photo Contest Winners FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- The Borough of Franklin Lakes announced the winners of its 2016 calendar photo competition on Tuesday, Feb. 2. The winners of the competition will have their photos featured in the borough calendar. Click here to view the winning photos. To submit a photo for the next competition, email webteam@franklinlakes.org.

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2016

Neighbors

Upper Saddle River First Responders Graduate From Training UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- Four members of the S. Carol White EMS Academy in Upper Saddle River completed their EMS Training on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Tyler Eufer, Andrea Wolfson, Erik Seay, and Alana Schauer all graduated from the fall class of 2015. All attend or have attended Northern Highlands Regional High School in Allendale. “All of these graduates regularly come to our Exploring EMS Saturday drills. They started when they were 14," Cynthia Dilatush, Director of the S. Carol White EMS Academy said in a statement. "By age 16 they graduated from our Emergency Medical Responder class…

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2016

Neighbors

HackensackUMC’s Dr. Iwuozo Obilo Honored for Humanitarian Work in Nigeria HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Hackensack University Medical Center pediatrician Iwuozo L. Obilo, M.D. has been recognized for his humanitarian work in Nigeria. Obilo was honored for his notable contributions to the health and well-being of people in his boyhood home and his efforts to further the development of their community of Obollo. “It was a wonderful experience,” Obilo said of his trip to Nigeria this past December, where he formally received recognition in a special ceremony in front of numerous local dignitaries and hundreds of guests from as far as the United States and Europe. “I’m just do…

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2016

Events

Woodland Park Dinner Benefits West Paterson First Aid WOODLAND PARK, N.J. -- The West Paterson First Aid Squad will hold a Fish and Chips Dinner at the American Legion on Wednesday, March 9.Tickets are $16 for adults and $8 for kids under 10. Call 973-279-2500 and select box No.3 or email wpfasauxiliary@aol.com. A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door, however availability will be determined based on the number of prepaid reservations. Proceeds will help the West Paterson First Aid Squad supplement training and equipment. Dinner will be served from 4:30 pm. to 7:30 p.m. The American Legion building is located at 410 Mount Plea…

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2016

Sports

North Arlington Bowlers Dominate County-Wide Tournament NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. -- The North Arlington High School bowling team took home the top spot for Groups 1 and 2 at the Bergen County Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 30, according to NorthJersey.com. The Vikings finished the tournament with 5,787 pins, second only to Indian Hills overall, who finished with 6,393, NorthJersey.com reported. North Arlington's Tom Ferrie also boasted the best six-game individual score with 1,378 pins, NorthJersey.com said. Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article.

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2016

Sports

Wayne PAL Team Dreams Of Hall Of Fame WAYNE, N.J. -- The Wayne PAL 12- year-old travel baseball team is looking for donations to help get them to Cooperstown, N.Y. The team is participating in the Cooperstown Dreams Park tournament from July 29 through Aug. 4., but the cost to send the team is close to $20,000 between van rental, tournament fees, meals and other expenses. In an effort to help defray costs, the team has set up a gofundme page. The team is asking for donations of any size to help pay for the trip. The tournament will feature 104 teams that come from all over the country.

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2016

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