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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
Closter's Knights To Offer Benefit Event In Northvale Closter's Knights To Offer Benefit Event In Northvale
Closter's Knights To Offer Benefit Event In Northvale CLOSTER, N.J. -- The Knights of Columbus in Closter will host a flapjack fundraiser in Northvale on Sunday, Jan. 24.Proceeds will benefit the Knights of Columbus Closter Queen of Peace Council. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Applebee's located at 271 Livingston St.

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Police & Fire
Police Investigate False Fighting Rumors At Arlington High School Police Investigate False Fighting Rumors At Arlington High School
Police Investigate False Fighting Rumors At Arlington High School LAGRANGEVILLE, N.Y. -- State Police and Dutchess County Sheriffs are investigating false reports of a fights at Arlington High School that triggered "hold in place" measures on Thursday, Jan. 15, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal.  Superintendent Brendan Lyons said it is unclear how rumors of a large fight got started among the student body. He also said that no fights took place in the school, the Poughkeepsie Journal reported.  The "hold in place" is a precautionary measure that requires students to stay in the classroom they are in. It is not as serious as a lockd…

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Politics
Eustace Of Maywood Is Co-Sponsor Of Bill To Help Banks Encourage Saving Eustace Of Maywood Is Co-Sponsor Of Bill To Help Banks Encourage Saving
Eustace Of Maywood Is Co-Sponsor Of Bill To Help Banks Encourage Saving MAYWOOD, N.J. -- Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats, including Maywood's Tim Eustace that allows banks to conduct promotions to encourage consumers to open savings accounts is now law. The new law authorizes state-chartered banks, savings banks, savings and loans and credit unions to conduct savings promotions.  The intent of the law is to encourage residents to utilize savings accounts by allowing financial institutions in New Jersey to reward their customers for depositing money with a chance to win prizes. “Whether they’re looking to fund a home, a car or simply a rainy day acco…

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Events
Saddle Brook Library Plans Valentine's Day Craft Saddle Brook Library Plans Valentine's Day Craft
Saddle Brook Library Plans Valentine's Day Craft SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- The Saddle Brook Free Public Library will host a Valentine's Day craft on Saturday,  Feb. 6. The event will feature paint glue or other messy materials so children should be dressed accordingly. Craft Day will run from 10 a.m. to noon and is open to Saddle Brook residents only.  Call the library at 201-843-3287 to register.  The Saddle Brook Library is located at 340 Mayhill St.

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Schools
Wanaque Regional High School Starts Garbage Bag Fundraiser Wanaque Regional High School Starts Garbage Bag Fundraiser
Wanaque Regional High School Starts Garbage Bag Fundraiser WANAQUE, N.J. -- The Lakeland Regional High School Band will hold a garbage bag fundraiser.The black, 30-gallon bags come in rolls of 100 with dispenser and ties. Boxes are $12.  Call 973-460-5405 for more information or to place an order. 

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Police & Fire
Suspect Arrested In Stabbing Of Stamford Woman Suspect Arrested In Stabbing Of Stamford Woman
Suspect Arrested In Stabbing Of Stamford Woman STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford officers arrested a suspect on Tuesday in connection the stabbing of a Stamford woman last week, police said.As Stamford officers attempted to execute an arrest warrant on Jordan Young, 19, at his home on West Forest Lawn Street, he slammed the door on them, police said. He then ran to a second floor porch and threw a loaded handgun into the Mill River, police said. Young then attempted to go out the front door, where officers were able to detain him, Stamford Police said.  Officers underneath the porch also saw him throw the gun into the river, police said. Polic…

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News
Bridgeport Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murdering Easton Parents Bridgeport Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murdering Easton Parents
Bridgeport Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murdering Easton Parents EASTON, Conn. -- A Bridgeport man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges stemming from the murder of his parents last fall, according to CTPost.  Kyle Navin, 27, was charged with two counts of murder and murder under special circumstances. His parents, Jeanette and Jeffrey Navin, disappeared from their Easton home on Aug. 3. The two were found murdered in the yard of an abandoned Weston home on Oct. 29. He had been a suspect in their disappearance and was charged after their remains were found.  Navin was was deeply in debt to his parents and was addicted to heroin, according to prosecutor…

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Police & Fire
Man Hit In Head With Baseball Bat In Yonkers Man Hit In Head With Baseball Bat In Yonkers
Man Hit In Head With Baseball Bat In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. -- A man was reportedly struck in the head with a baseball bat in Yonkers on Tuesday night, according to News 12 Westchester.  The incident took place on Warburton Ave. The victim was reportedly taken to Westchester Medical Center with serious injuries, News 12 Westchester reported.  Click here to read the News 12 Westchester article. 

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Police & Fire
Kent Family Displaced After House Fire Kent Family Displaced After House Fire
Kent Family Displaced After House Fire KENT, N.Y. -- A Kent family was able to escape their burning house unscathed early Tuesday night, according to lohud.com.  Firefighters responded to the call of smoke on White Pond Colony Road West at approximately 11 p.m. Narrow roads and a lack of fire hydrants in the area hampered efforts to extinguish the blaze, lohud.com reported.  Authorities have yet to determine a cause for the fire, lohud.com said.  Click here to read the lohud.com article. 

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News
Mount Vernon Cops Sued For Improper Handling Of Standoff Mount Vernon Cops Sued For Improper Handling Of Standoff
Mount Vernon Cops Sued For Improper Handling Of Standoff MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- A federal lawsuit alleges Mount Vernon police officers overreacted when they stormed into the apartment of an emotionally disturbed man and shot him seven times in 2014, according to lohud.com.  The suit, filed by Anthony Smith, claims officers barged into his apartment knowing he was emotionally disturbed, but mishandled the situation due to improper training, lohud.com reported.  The lawsuit names former Mayor Ernie Davis, Sgt. Michael Marcucilli, Officer Timothy Briley among other unnamed officers, lohud.com said.  Click here to read the lohud.com article. 

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