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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

Politics

Here Are The NJ Towns With The Best Voter Turnout In The November Elections ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. -- Voter participation hit an all-time low in New Jersey for the November 2015 elections, but some communities, including Englewood Cliffs, bucked the trend. Englewood Cliffs boasted a 52 percent voter turnout, good for fifth-best in the state behind Pine Valley, Cape May Point, Corbin and Mantoloking. Englewood Cliffs saw 1,873 of 3,592 registered voters sweep into office a new Republican mayor and two GOP council members. It was the largest municipality to make the top 10. Overall, only 1.17 million people turned out to vote in the Garden State last year.

by Joe Jenkins

01/13/2016

Events

Wayne's Temple Beth Tikvah Organizes Tu B'Shevat Seder WAYNE, N.J. -- Temple Beth Tikvah in Wayne will host a Tu B'Shevat Seder on Sunday, Jan. 24. The festival of trees and fruits is especially designed for families. Attendees will celebrate the birth of trees with readings, stories, songs and dance. Fruit, cookies, grape juice and a bagel breakfast will also be available. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. Temple Beth Tikvah is located at 950 Preakness Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

01/13/2016

Events

Seating Almost Filled For Ringwood Ambulance Fundraiser RINGWOOD, N.J. -- The Ringwood Ambulance Auxiliary Club still has openings for its scrapbooking fundraiser on Jan. 23.The annual event runs for 12 hours starting at 10 a.m. and combines support for the Ringwood Ambulance Corps with preserving precious memories. Registration for "Crop till you Drop" is $45 and includes bagels, lunch, dinner and snacks. A half-day, six-hour option is also available for $25. Call Melissa Kearney at 973-670-6786 or email her at moe9969raa@yahoo.com to register. The Ringwood Ambulance Auxiliary is located at 115 Alta Vista Rd.

by Joe Jenkins

01/13/2016

Business

Wayne's Haier America Promotes Deanna Johnston To Chief Information Officer WAYNE, N.J. -- Wayne-based Haier America appointmented Deanna Johnston as Chief Information Officer on Tuesday.As CIO, Johnston will refresh and lead the implementation of Haier America's operational excellence strategy as well as define the organization's business process architecture, translate the process architecture into IT architecture and develop an IT systems improvement roadmap to close process and system gaps. "I am very pleased to announce that Deanna Johnston has joined Haier America in the newly created role of Chief Information Officer," Kevin Dexter, Chief Operating…

by Joe Jenkins

01/13/2016

Events

Passaic Valley High School Plans Dinner Fundraisers WAYNE, N.J. -- Passaic Valley High School in Little Falls will hold two dinner fundraisers at Chipotle in January for the class of 2018. The Chipotle at 70 Willowbrook Blvd. in Wayne will hold the first fundraiser on Wednesday, Jan. 13 between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Bring in this flyer or show it on a smart phone to have 50 percent of the bill donated. The same event will be held again on Monday, Jan. 18 between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.

by Joe Jenkins

01/13/2016

Lifestyle

What Passaic Drivers Need To Know For El Nino WAYNE, N.J. -- With El Niño being the talk of the country, drivers around Passaic County are bracing themselves for dicey road conditions. Hankook tire offered the following tips for motorists who will be driving in adverse conditions: Never mix tires with different tread patterns, performance ratings or sizes. Use identical tires on all of your vehicle's wheel positions in order to maintain the best control and stability. In cold temperatures and slick surfaces that require significant grip, a dedicated winter or all-season tire is best for your car. Fill your tank – Keep your gas tank …

by Joe Jenkins

01/13/2016

Events

Little Falls Library Opens Winter Story Time Registration LITTLE FALLS, N.J. -- Registration for the winter story time session at the Little Falls Library opened on Monday, Jan.11. Evening Story Time will take place on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. for childern up to 5-years-old. The Toddlers for children between 2-3 years will be on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Preschoolers will be on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Rhyme Time for infants will be on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Log on to the library website for more information. The Little Falls Library is located at 8 Warren St.

by Joe Jenkins

01/13/2016

Schools

Haledon School Names Poetry Contest Winner HALEDON, N.J. -- Manchester Regional High School sophomore Shannon Baer won the Haledon school's Poetry Out Loud competition on Monday. Sophomore Dali Khalaf came in second place. Twelve Manchester students competed. The contest involved reciting poetry and was sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. Baer will go on to compete in a regional championship in March.

by Joe Jenkins

01/13/2016

Events

Wyckoff Seeks High Schooler To Volunteer For The Environment WYCKOFF, N.J. -- Wyckoff is seeking a high school student to volunteer as a member of the environmental commission. The individual should be a Wyckoff resident attending any high school, interested in environmental issues and must attend monthly Wyckoff Township Environmental Commission meetings and activities from January through December. Meetings are conducted on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in Wyckoff Town Hall. E-mail letters of interest to: wec@wyckoff-nj.com before Jan. 22. Put "Student Member Environmental Commission" in the Subject Line and state why you …

by Joe Jenkins

01/13/2016

Neighbors

Center For Hope And Safety Welcomes Director, Celebrates 40th Anniversary ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. -- Center For Hope And Safety in Rochelle Park as inducted its new executive director, Julye Myner recently. Myner previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North Hudson since 2007. She succeeds Elaine Meyerson, who retired at the end of 2015 after nearly 30 years as head of CHS, formerly known as Shelter Our Sisters. “Julye was the unanimous choice of our Search Committee,” Gail Steinel, Chair of the committee and Vice President of the Center’s Board of Trustees said in a statement. “She brings the right combination of strong c…

by Joe Jenkins

01/13/2016

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