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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
Ramsey Recreation Center Offers New Activities Ramsey Recreation Center Offers New Activities
Ramsey Recreation Center Offers New Activities RAMSEY, N.J. -- The Ramsey Recreation Center is offering a new slate of activities starting this February.  Bowling starts on Friday, Feb. 12, at Holiday Bowl in Oakland.  Snow tubing is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Campgaw.  A Volleyball clinic for girls in grades four through eight begins on Friday, April 1. Flyers for all recreation activities are available on the borough website, www.ramseynj.com.

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Schools
Wayne Staff Teach Students About 'Makerspace' Wayne Staff Teach Students About 'Makerspace'
Wayne Staff Teach Students About 'Makerspace' WAYNE, N.J. -- Students at Schuyler-Colfax Middle School in Wayne got a lesson on the concept of "MakerSpace" recently.The format of the lesson included opportunities for hands­-on learning and working together in groups. Students, through the use of diagrams and inquiry learned the seven most important internal parts of a desktop computer as well as the names of the ports and their functions. Students were charged with naming the parts with post-­its within a time frame and figuring out how to create a new case for the computers completely out of Legos.

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Garfield Library Plans Valentine's Day Craft Garfield Library Plans Valentine's Day Craft
Garfield Library Plans Valentine's Day Craft GARFIELD, N.J. -- The Garfield Public Library will host a Valentine's Day craft night for children on Thursday, Feb. 11. The event will run from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is highly recommended. Call 973-478-3800 or visit in person to sign up.  Light refreshments will be served.  The Garfield Library is located at 500 Midland Ave.

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Police & Fire
Stamford Man Charged With Swinging Metal Rod At Police Officer Stamford Man Charged With Swinging Metal Rod At Police Officer
Stamford Man Charged With Swinging Metal Rod At Police Officer STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford man is facing shoplifting and assault charges after attempting to fight off a police officer with a metal rod at Target on Friday, according to the Stamford Advocate. Authorities were called to Target at approximately 10 p.m. on reports of a shoplifter. Officials approached Handal Merilus, 46, who was holding a metal rod and reportedly swung it at the responding officer, the Stamford Advocate reported.  Merilus was charged with first-degree robbery, sixth-degree larceny, assault on a police officer and two counts of carrying a dangerous weapon, the Stamford Advo…

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Police & Fire
Three Arrested In Stamford Following Chase On I-95 Three Arrested In Stamford Following Chase On I-95
Three Arrested In Stamford Following Chase On I-95 STAMFORD, Conn. -- Three South Carolina men were arrested in Stamford following a high-speed chase with narcotics and organized crime officers on Interstate 95 on Saturday, according to the Stamford Advocate.  The incident began when officers attempted to pull over a vehicle with out of state plates. The vehicle sped off once authorities exited their vehicle and got onto I-95. The driver lost control of the vehicle and spun out, The Stamford Advocate said.  Police found a Tec-9 submachine gun and the sedative Promethazine and Codeine, the Stamford Advocate reported.  Click here to read the…

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Weather
Rain Storm In Armonk Could Include Thunderstorms, Flooding Rain Storm In Armonk Could Include Thunderstorms, Flooding
Rain Storm In Armonk Could Include Thunderstorms, Flooding This story has been updated. Showers and possible thunderstorms will enter the region on Wednesday. Up to one inch of precipitation is possible.  Sunny skies will return on Thursday and Friday with temperatures gradually dropping back into the 30s. 

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Neighbors
Tea Party Raffle Aids Fair Lawn Baby Now Cancer Free Tea Party Raffle Aids Fair Lawn Baby Now Cancer Free
Tea Party Raffle Aids Fair Lawn Baby Now Cancer Free FAIR LAWN, N.J -- Pretty Little Gia Boutique will host an Alice in Wonderland-themed tea party on Sunday, March 6 to raise funds for Jackson Walsh, the local baby who was fighting a rare form of cancer.  Kids will be able to meet, greet and take photos with Alice, the Mad Hatter and the white bunny from "Alice in Wonderland." There will also be a raffle basket fundraiser, with all proceeds going to benefit Walsh.  Children are free and adults are $15 at the door. The tea party will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  Email Ginger Pierro to donate a basket. Tickets will be available on Ev…

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Lifestyle
YouTube Star Grace Helbig Visits Ridgewood Book Store YouTube Star Grace Helbig Visits Ridgewood Book Store
YouTube Star Grace Helbig Visits Ridgewood Book Store RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- YouTube Sensation and New York Times Bestselling Author, Grace Helbig, will sign her new book: Grace & Style at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, Feb. 2.Each Person Attending must purchase a copy of the book from Bookends.  The event will take place at 6 p.m.  Bookends is located at 211 E Ridgewood Ave.

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Lifestyle
Real Housewives Star Teresa Giudice To Visit Northvale Book Store Real Housewives Star Teresa Giudice To Visit Northvale Book Store
Real Housewives Star Teresa Giudice To Visit Northvale Book Store NORTHVALE, N.J. -- Real Housewives star Teresa Giudice will appear at Books and Greetings in Northvale to sign her new book, "Turning the Tables" on Friday, Feb. 19.Giudice's memoir discusses growing up as an Italian-American, meeting the love of her life and starting a family, dealing with chaos and cat fights on national television, and eventually, coming to terms with the reality of life in prison.Books for signing must be purchased at Books and Greetings. When you purchase your book you will receive a numbered ticket which is your number in the signing line.  Call the store at …

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Schools
Ridgewood High School Seeks Host Families For International Students Ridgewood High School Seeks Host Families For International Students
Ridgewood High School Seeks Host Families For International Students RIDGEWOOD, N.J -- Ridgewood High School is seeking host families to take in nearly 100 international visitors in June. For the past nine years, Ridgewood High School has been the only school in the United States to be part of a learning experience called the Global Classroom.  This year, Ridgewood High School is serving as the host country for the annual Global Learning Conference, held from June 9 through June 19.  Responsibilities of host families include:  Providing a place to sleep  Bathroom facilities Meals served while the student is in the home No special arrangements for transport…

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