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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

Business
Fort Lee Planning Board Considers Luxury Hotel Fort Lee Planning Board Considers Luxury Hotel
Fort Lee Planning Board Considers Luxury Hotel FORT LEE, N.J. -- The Fort Lee planning board is considering a proposal to build a 17-story luxury hotel just north of the George Washington Bridge, according to NorthJersey.com. The mixed use property would be located where an existing 13-story structure on N. Central Road already sits. It would feature 170 hotel suites and 61 residential units, NorthJersey.com reported.  The developer's plans include adding four floors to the existing structure, making it one of the tallest buildings in Fort Lee north of the bridge, NorthJersey.com said.  Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article. 

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News
West Milford Police Seek Part-Time Tele-Communicators West Milford Police Seek Part-Time Tele-Communicators
West Milford Police Seek Part-Time Tele-Communicators WEST MILFORD, N.J. --  The West Milford Police Department is seeking qualified applicants to assume positions for part time public safety tele-communicators. Responsibilities include receiving telephonic or other electronic requests for emergency assistance, determining the nature of the emergency and utilizing radio, telephone or other electronic equipment to dispatch law enforcement, fire, rescue and/or EMS units to emergency scenes.  Candidates must have prior experience and possess the following training certifications:  Emergency Communications Officer (40 Hour Course)  Emergency Med…

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Fair Lawn Recycling Coordinator Becomes 'Litter Marshall' Fair Lawn Recycling Coordinator Becomes 'Litter Marshall'
Fair Lawn Recycling Coordinator Becomes 'Litter Marshall' FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- Fair Lawn's Recycling Coordinator Ron Lottermann will discuss the borough's new established a new "Litter Marshall" program at the Fair Lawn High School on Thursday, March 10.Lottermann got the idea when driving through Ohio when he saw a sign, “Report Litterers” and set about implementing the program in town. The Litter Marshall Program empowers borough residents to report people who are illegally dumping waste matter on public property. Drivers are seen tossing refuse from their automobile windows. The procedure of noting the license plate number, date and loc…

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Events
Little Ferry PTA Organizes Annual Family Read Along Night Little Ferry PTA Organizes Annual Family Read Along Night
Little Ferry PTA Organizes Annual Family Read Along Night LITTLE FERRY, N.J. -- The Little Ferry PTA is sponsoring the 20th annual Family Read Along Night on Wednesday, March 2 in the Washington School Gym. Families are invited to bring a blanket, books and wear pajamas to the event. Stories will be read by guest readers and there will be a performance of the Brain Show. Light refreshments will be served.  Read along night will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The Washington School is located at 130 Liberty St.

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News
Imagine New Emojis: Facebook's 'Like' Button Has Friends Imagine New Emojis: Facebook's 'Like' Button Has Friends
Imagine New Emojis: Facebook's 'Like' Button Has Friends After much anticipation, there is finally more to like -- or love, laugh, be sad or angry about -- on Facebook. The social media giant released five new emoticons on Wednesday that can be found under the "Like" button: Love, "haha," wow, sad and angry. The new emojis aren't intended to encapsulate the full range of human emotions, but rather to give users a way to express emotions in a more supportive way beyond the simple "like" button, according to USA Today.  The new emojis could continue to drive engagement on a network that already boasts more than a bill…

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Obituaries
Deal-Maker Donald Drapkin Of Englewood Dies Deal-Maker Donald Drapkin Of Englewood Dies
Deal-Maker Donald Drapkin Of Englewood Dies ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Englewood resident and famed deal-maker Donald Drapkin died due to brain injuries sustained in a ski accident earlier this month, according to multiple reports. He was 67.  Drapkin made a name for himself by brokering mega-deals for billionaire Ronald Perelman including the acquisition of Marvel Comics, AlliedBarton and Revlon, NJ.com reported.  Perelman and Drapkin had a falling out in 2007 due to unpaid compensation. Drapkin was later awarded $16 million for breach of contract, NJ.com said.  Drapkin went on to co-found the hedge fund Casablanca, which at one point cont…

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Obituaries
Englewood Resident, Perelman Deal-Maker Donald Drapkin Dies Englewood Resident, Perelman Deal-Maker Donald Drapkin Dies
Englewood Resident, Perelman Deal-Maker Donald Drapkin Dies ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Englewood resident and famed deal-maker Donald Drapkin died due to brain injuries sustained in a ski accident earlier this month, according to multiple reports. He was 67.  Drapkin made a name for himself by brokering mega-deals for billionaire Ronald Perelman including the acquisition of Marvel Comics, AlliedBarton and Revlon, NJ.com reported.  Perelman and Drapkin had a falling out in 2007 due to unpaid compensation. Drapkin was later awarded $16 million for breach of contract, NJ.com said.  Drapkin went on to co-found the hedge fund Casablanca, which at one point cont…

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Police & Fire
Paramus PBA Raises Funds For Special Olympics Paramus PBA Raises Funds For Special Olympics
Paramus PBA Raises Funds For Special Olympics PARAMUS, N.J. -- The Paramus PBA is helping to raise funds for the Special Olympics along with Bonefish Grill on Monday, Feb. 29.Diners at Bonefish Grill between 11 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. will have 15 percent of their bill donated to the Special Olympics.  Click here to download the flyer or mention the Special Olympics.  Bonefish Grill is located at 601 From Rd.

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Events
Demarest Nature Center Sets Easter Egg Hunt Demarest Nature Center Sets Easter Egg Hunt
Demarest Nature Center Sets Easter Egg Hunt DEMAREST, N.J. -- Demarest will host an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 19 in the Imaginative Playground. Toddlers through fourth-graders are welcome to attend and meet with the Easter Bunny.  The event will begin at 2 p.m. A rain date has been scheduled for March 20.  The Imaginative Playground is located in Wakelee Field. 

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Wyckoff YMCA Schedules Swim Team Tryouts Wyckoff YMCA Schedules Swim Team Tryouts
Wyckoff YMCA Schedules Swim Team Tryouts WYCKOFF, N.J. -- The Wyckoff YMCA Sharks Swim Team will hold tryouts for girls and boys for the spring and summer seasons starting on March 22. The Sharks are a year round highly selective competitive swim team for girls and boys aged 6-18 years. Tryouts for swimmers 12 and under will be held on March 22 at 6 p.m. with registration opening at 5:30 p.m.  Swimmers 13 and over will tryout on Wednesday, Marc 23 at 6 p.m.  Registration is required. Click here to find all registration documentation. Upon completion please mail the documents along with $10 to: The Wyckoff Sharks, Wyckoff YMCA, 6…

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