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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
Oakland Imposes Parking Restrictions Near Indian Hills High School Oakland Imposes Parking Restrictions Near Indian Hills High School
Oakland Imposes Parking Restrictions Near Indian Hills High School OAKLAND, N.J. -- The Oakland Borough Council approved parking restrictions on streets in the area of Indian Hills High School on Feb. 24, according to NorthJersey.com.  The ordinance will prohibit parking on 17 streets between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. on school days. The measure was put int place to mitigate student overflow parking on streets surrounding the school, NorthJersey.com reported.  Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article. 

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Events
Harrington Park Green Team Cleans Up George Street Park Harrington Park Green Team Cleans Up George Street Park
Harrington Park Green Team Cleans Up George Street Park HARRINGTON PARK, N.J. -- The Harrington Park Green Team will meet to clean up the George Street Park on Saturday, March 12. Volunteers are reminded to dress accordingly for the weather. Gloves, reachers and snacks will be provided. Volunteers are asked to meet at the tennis courts at 9 a.m. Clean up efforts will continue until 1 p.m.  In the event of heavy snow or rain, the clean up will take place on March 19. Email hpgreenteam@gmail.com for more information.

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Waldwick Escape Room Stirs Excitement For Area Sleuths Waldwick Escape Room Stirs Excitement For Area Sleuths
Waldwick Escape Room Stirs Excitement For Area Sleuths WALDWICK, N.J. -- Area "escape room" Cipher Seeker is helping area residents channel their inner detective, according to NorthJersey.com.  Escape Rooms are a growing entertainment outlet that has participants "trapped" in a themed room for a set period of time. Participants must then search for clues in an effort to find a way out, NorthJersey.com said.  Cipher Seeker founder Chris Bartlett opened the establishment to provide a different and stimulating experience. He also hoped, of course, that residents would come back for more, NorthJersey.com said.  Click here to re…

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Events
Teaneck Welcomes New Jersey Hall of Fame Mobile Museum Teaneck Welcomes New Jersey Hall of Fame Mobile Museum
Teaneck Welcomes New Jersey Hall of Fame Mobile Museum TEANECK, N.J. -- The New Jersey Hall of Fame Mobile Museum will visit Fairleigh Dickenson University on Monday, March 7 through Wednesday, March 9.Created around the theme “Progress Endures,” the mobile museum has almost 1,000 square feet of exhibit space that features interactive computers, instructional opportunities and artifacts. Each exhibit object highlights important chapters in the evolution of social, economic, scientific, cultural and political progress for which the figures are known.  Admission is free, and the museum is open to the general public as well as to members of the Uni…

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Business
East Rutherford's Dr. Haider Rizvi Earns COMT Certification East Rutherford's Dr. Haider Rizvi Earns COMT Certification
East Rutherford's Dr. Haider Rizvi Earns Comt Certification EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Dr. Haider Rizvi of Wellness One of South Bergen in East Rutherford recently completed his MT-5 certification to become a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT).Rizvi is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), applying scientific knowledge to train athletes for the primary goal of improving athletic performance, including: sport-specific testing sessions, designing and implementing safe and effective strength training and conditioning programs and providing guidance on nutrition and injury prevention.  He has experience caring for a large …

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Garfield's Firehouse Restaurant Joins Awareness Campaign Garfield's Firehouse Restaurant Joins Awareness Campaign
Garfield's Firehouse Restaurant Joins Awareness Campaign GARFIELD, N.J. -- Firehouse Family Restaurant & Bar in Garfield is participating in the "Parents Who Host Lose the Most campaign." Member restaurants are putting Parents Who Host stickers on Pizza boxes during this party season to increase awareness about Social Hosting laws and the dangers of underage drinking. Other participating Garfield restaurants include Barcelona's and Pizza Mania.

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Events
Group Helps Clean Up Fort Lee's Palisades Park Group Helps Clean Up Fort Lee's Palisades Park
Group Helps Clean Up Fort Lee's Palisades Park FORT LEE, N.J. -- The Palisades Meetup-Cleanup group will meet on Sunday, March 6 to help rid Palisades Park in Fort Lee of trash. Trash bags, litter sticks, rubber gloves and snacks will be provided. The group meets at 10 a.m. at the Ross Dock Picnic area. Clean up will run until 1 p.m. Call 201-615-9226 to confirm meeting location. 

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Neighbors
Park Ridge Police Launch 2016 Cop Card Program Park Ridge Police Launch 2016 Cop Card Program
Park Ridge Police Launch 2016 Cop Card Program PARK RIDGE, N.J. -- Park Ridge children are invited to participate in the 2016 Cop Card Program for the chance to win a number of prizes. The contest is open to Park Ridge students in grades 1-6. Students must collect a full set of the 22 different cop cards by speaking with an officer. A child may come to the Park Ridge Police Station at any time to collect a card, if an officer is available.  Once a child has collected all 22 cards, they must then go to the Park Ridge Police Station and have the set verified. They will then be given a drawing slip that will be placed in a box to give them …

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Schools
Franklin Lakes Proposes $29.7 Million Budget For 2016-17 Franklin Lakes Proposes $29.7 Million Budget For 2016-17
Franklin Lakes Proposes $29.7 Million Budget For 2016-17 FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- The Franklin Lakes K-8 Board of Education has unveiled a $29.7 million proposed budget for the 2016-17 school year, according to NorthJersey.com.  The spending plan would be an increase of $464,579, or 1.59 percent over the 2015-16 budget, NorthJersey.com reported.  If approved by the county, a hearing and subsequent vote is scheduled for April 26, NorthJersey.com said.  Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article. 

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Business
Lyndhurst Commissioners Allocate Additional $146,000 To Pave Streets Lyndhurst Commissioners Allocate Additional $146,000 To Pave Streets
Lyndhurst Commissioners Allocate Additional $146,000 To Pave Streets LYNDHURST, N.J. -- The Lyndhurst Board of Commissioners approved an increase of $146,578 in funding to help pave more streets recently, according to NorthJersey.com. The additional funding is an increase of 12.35 percent over the original contract awarded to Smith Sondy Asphalt Contstruction Co. Officials are permitted by law to increase funding to a contract by up to 20 percent without requiring a new bidding process, NorthJersey.com reported.  Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article. 

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