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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
Haworth Starts Patriotic Pride Program Haworth Starts Patriotic Pride Program
Haworth Starts Patriotic Pride Program HAWORTH, N.J. -- The Borough of Haworth will show its patriotic spirit through a flag donation program in the spring that will also honor local heroes. Residents can donate American flags to be flown throughout Haworth in the spring. A label with the name of a "hero" selected by the donor will be sewn onto the white heading of the flag with waterproof material.  There will be 60 flags hung up along Haworth Avenue and six more on various buildings.  A $25 donation is requested for a Haworth Avenue flag and $45 for a building.  To donate a flag or for more information contact Gina …

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Lifestyle
Upper Saddle River Climbing Gym Launches Women's Classes Upper Saddle River Climbing Gym Launches Women's Classes
Upper Saddle River Climbing Gym Launches Women's Classes UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- The Gravity Vault in Upper Saddle River is holding women's fitness and climbing classes on Tuesday, Feb. 2 and Thursday, Feb. 4. Enrollment is now open, but space is limited.  Classes will be held at 9:30 a.m.  The Gravity Vault is located at 107 Pleasant Ave.

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Schools
Dr. Marc Lamont Will Speak At Mahwah College Diversity Convocation Dr. Marc Lamont Will Speak At Mahwah College Diversity Convocation
Dr. Marc Lamont Will Speak At Mahwah College Diversity Convocation MAHWAH, N.J. -- Dr. Marc Lamont Hill will provide the keynote address at the  annual Diversity Convocation at Ramapo College on Feb. 24. Hill’s lecture, “Building Community in an Hour of Chaos: Progress in the Age of Obama,” offers a critical analysis of the current social and political moment.  Hill’s lecture, “Building Community in an Hour of Chaos: Progress in the Age of Obama,” offers a critical analysis of the current social and political moment.  Hill is a professor of African American Studies at Morehouse College, Atlanta, Ga. He is also  the host of HuffPost Live and BET News as wel…

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Schools
Paramus Rotary Clus Sponsors 4th Grade Students Spelling Bee Paramus Rotary Clus Sponsors 4th Grade Students Spelling Bee
Paramus Rotary Clus Sponsors 4th Grade Students Spelling Bee PARAMUS, N.J. -- Varshaa Venkitesh from Ridge Ranch School took home first place in the Paramus Rotary Club fourth grade spelling bee on Wednesday, Jan. 20. The fourth grade participants at the Spelling Bee included students from each of the five Paramus Grammar Schools (Memorial – Midland – Parkway – Ridge Ranch - Stony Lane) as well as Visitation Academy, and Yeshivat Noam. The second place winner was Ian Park also from Ridge Ranch School. Third place went to Riddhi Lamba from Midland School. 

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Schools
Oakland School Plans Mardi Grad Fundraiser Oakland School Plans Mardi Grad Fundraiser
Oakland School Plans Mardi Grad Fundraiser OAKLAND, N.J. -- Manito Elementary School in Oakland will sponsor a Mardi Gras fundraiser on Friday Feb. 5 at the Brownstone in Paterson. The 7 p.m. event runs to 11 p.m. and includes a buffet, open bar, dancing, raffles, a photo booth and more.  Tickets are $80 per person.  For tickets logon to https://manitopto.wufoo.com/forms/p1l5ccm113stek0/. The Brownstone in Paterson is located at 351 W Broadway.

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Events
Get Financially Fit At The Wayne Public Library Get Financially Fit At The Wayne Public Library
Get Financially Fit At The Wayne Public Library WAYNE, N.J. -- The Wayne Library will host a seminar on financial literacy on Saturday, Jan. 23.  Seminars will cover a wide variety of topics including: Setting financial goals, retirement planning, balancing a checkbook, life insurance, real estate and more.  The seminar will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The Wayne Library is located at 461 Valley Rd. 

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Events
Verismo Opera Stages Open House In Englewood Verismo Opera Stages Open House In Englewood
Verismo Opera Stages Open House In Englewood ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera, the house opera company of the Bergen Performing Arts Center, will hold its New Year Open House on Saturday, Jan. 23.  The program will feature vocalists performing arias and duets from Verismo Opera's upcoming 2016 season and past productions. Opportunities will be discussed to get involved in the nonprofit opera company as supernumeraries acting in non-speaking and non-singing roles, volunteers working behind-the-scenes, and singers performing in the Verismo Opera Chorus. Exhibits will display memorabilia, photos, posters and…

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Weather
Blockbuster Storm Expected To Cause Road Closures, Whiteouts From DC To NYC Blockbuster Storm Expected To Cause Road Closures, Whiteouts From DC To NYC
Blockbuster Storm Expected To Cause Road Closures, Whiteouts From DC To NYC A powerful storm bringing snow and strong wind could cripple traffic along the I-95 corridor between Washington, D.C. and New York City starting late Friday afternoon around the nation's capital and last through early Sunday. Meteorologists are saying the storm is unique in that it could bring more than a foot of snow to such a vast area. Blizzard conditions could be seen from Virginia all the way up to Southern New England, AccuWeather.com said.  Though the exact path of the storm has yet to be determined, snow totals in the Hudson Valley could vary greatly, with anywhere between 3 and 8 i…

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Police & Fire
Suffern Police Detain Man For Allegedly Approaching School Girls Suffern Police Detain Man For Allegedly Approaching School Girls
Suffern Police Detain Man For Allegedly Approaching School Girls SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Suffern Police investigated complaints by two middle school girls on Thursday that a suspicious man drove up to them and questioned them, according to officials.  The two girls said a small 4 door red vehicle operated by a white male in his fifties stopped next to them and asked where the library was. The girls fled the area and notified adults, Suffern Police said.  Authorities later found a vehicle matching the description given by the girls in the library parking lot. The suspect stated he was lost and looking for the library. He was charged with driving a vehicle with a…

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Police & Fire
Numerous Shots Hit Stamford Family's Home; Police Probe Link To Homicide Numerous Shots Hit Stamford Family's Home; Police Probe Link To Homicide
Numerous Shots Hit Stamford Family's Home; Police Probe Link To Homicide STAMFORD, Conn. -- Several gunshots were fired at an occupied Stamford home that was the last known residence of a murder suspect on Wednesday night, according to officials.Numerousrounds struck the exterior of the home at 11:30 p.m. Several rounds also entered the house as four adults, two children and a toddler slept. though no injuries were reported, Stamford Police said.  A witness reported seeing a black male wearing dark clothing fire into the home on Cove Road before fleeing to a dark colored Dodge Charger on Dale Street, police said.  Subsequent investigation revealed the home in qu…

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