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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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Daily Voice Leaders: Tony Molina, CEO, Palisades Federal Credit Union Daily Voice Leaders: Tony Molina, CEO, Palisades Federal Credit Union
Daily Voice Leaders: Tony Molina, CEO, Palisades Federal Credit Union ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Palisades Federal Credit Union may not have the household name of the big banks, but CEO Tony Molina and his team are out to prove they can service Rockland County residents better--and hope to save them $1 million this year while doing it.  "We're looking to save our members $1 million and we're looking to do that through loan growth," Molina told Daily Voice. "We can refinance a higher loan elsewhere at 8, 9, 10 percent interest and we can probably bring them in at 5 or 6 percent interest." It isn't just the rates that Palisades Federal Credit …

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Events
Ridgewood Public Library Sets Film Screenings, More Ridgewood Public Library Sets Film Screenings, More
Ridgewood Public Library Sets Film Screenings, More RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Ridgewood Library has several events to keep residents busy through March.  The library will screen the film "Bag It: Is Your Life Too Plastic?" on Thursday, March 3 at 7 p.m. The documentary exposes the effects of plastic bags and other plastic consumer merchandise on land, ecosystems and the human body.  A discussion will be hold on the film "Orlando" in honor Women's History Month Film  on Wednesday, March 2 at 1 p.m. A Discussion to follow with Lorri Steinbacher.  Local History & Genealogy Genealogy consultants provide assistance on Wednes…

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Mahwah Officials Seek Volunteers For Access For All Program Mahwah Officials Seek Volunteers For Access For All Program
Mahwah Officials Seek Volunteers For Access For All Program MAHWAH, N.J. -- Mahwah is seeking volunteers to help with its newly created "Access for All" program.The goal of the program is to provide a broad range of social and other activities for residents of all ages who may have been overlooked or excluded by virtue of their special needs because of disabilities or handicaps of any kind, whether visible or not.  There are only two requirements to participate: Compassion and a willingness to help others with special needs enjoy the same quality of life as everyone else. This program will be developed and managed by a new Commission that w…

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Neighbors
Maywood Cub Scouts Take First Place In Klondike Derby Maywood Cub Scouts Take First Place In Klondike Derby
Maywood Cub Scouts Take First Place In Klondike Derby MAYWOOD, N.J. -- Webelos Scouts from Cub Scout Pack 1199 took home first place in this year's Klondike Derby in Alpine.The Three Rivers District of the Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America held the even on on Saturday, Feb. 27. The Klondike Derby is an annual Boy Scout event started in 1949. Scouts pull a dogsled through six stations testing their Scouting skills in first aid, fire building, shelter building, team building, lashings and navigation. Zachary Molos, Ruairi O'Connor, Thomas Gehrig, Liam Moyna, Kevin Shepherd and Myles Harrison participated in the event.  CL…

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Events
Business Volunteer Council of Hackensack Organizes Networking Event Business Volunteer Council of Hackensack Organizes Networking Event
Business Volunteer Council of Hackensack Organizes Networking Event TEANECK, N.J. -- The Business Volunteer Council of Hackensack will hold its quarterly business networking breakfast on Thursday, March 10 at Five Star Residences in Teaneck. Acclaimed networking expert Dan Pincus will speak at the event.  “Mr. Pincus has the rare distinction of being able to boil networking down to an almost mathematical science while elevating it to an art form,” Erica West, BVC director of corporate engagement said in a statement. “His passion for bringing professionals together has culminated in two unique networking organizations that foster extremely productive business…

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Prospect Park Pancake Breakfast Benefits Fire Department Prospect Park Pancake Breakfast Benefits Fire Department
Prospect Park Pancake Breakfast Benefits Fire Department PROSPECT PARK, N.J. -- The Prospect Park Fire Department will host a family pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 2. Breakfast costs $8 for adults, and $3 for children ages 2-16.  Contact Lt. Daniel Cabrera at 973-563-7835 for more information. Donations can also be made using Paypal: Firecompany702@gmail.com. The Prospect Park Fire Department is located at 134 Fairview Ave. 

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Franklin Lakes Seeks Crossing Guards Franklin Lakes Seeks Crossing Guards
Franklin Lakes Seeks Crossing Guards FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- The Franklin Lakes Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for part-time and substitute School Crossing Guard positions. Duties involve controlling vehicular and pedestrian traffic, in conjunction with facilitating the movement of students to and from schools.  Applicants would be relied upon to be available to report for crossing guard duty on short notice. The pay rate is $15.78 per hour, for generally two hours per day, or as needed.  Complete training will be provided by the Franklin Lakes Police Department.  Applications are available for pickup at po…

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Sports
Clifton Wrestler Breaks School Record Clifton Wrestler Breaks School Record
Clifton Wrestler Breaks School Record CLIFTON, N.J. -- Clifton High School wrestler Moe Farhan became the team's all-time wins leader by surpassing the 143-victory mark recently.The milestone was the latest achievement for the wrestling team this season, as Clifton also won the sectional championship. Farhan surpassed Corey Bleaken on the Mustangs' win list. Senior Patrick DePasque also joined the 100-win club this year.

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Events
Come To Drop-In Storytime at Rutherford Library Come To Drop-In Storytime at Rutherford Library
Come To Drop-In Storytime at Rutherford Library RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Rutherford Public Library will host a morning and afternoon story time program on Wednesday, March 2. The morning session will take place at 10:30 a.m. The afternoon, which is designed for children up to 24 months, session will be held at 2 p.m.  All children from infants to 5-year-olds and their caregivers are warmly invited to stop by for stories and fun.  The Rutherford Public Library is located at 150 Park Ave.

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Neighbors
Candidates Sought for Bergen County Leadership Program Candidates Sought for Bergen County Leadership Program
Candidates Sought for Bergen County Leadership Program HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Bergen LEADS - an innovative, 10-month learning and leadership program for adults who live or work in Bergen County - is now accepting applications for the Class of 2017.  Bergen LEADS, now in its eighth year, is a program of the Volunteer Center of Bergen County. Under the guidance of former Bergen County Executive William “Pat” Schuber, participants are immersed in a curriculum that introduces them to topical issues of local importance and encourages them to explore leadership styles, enhance leadership capacity and become engaged in helping to solve some of the challen…

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