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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
Midland Park Church Seeks Donations For Dance Midland Park Church Seeks Donations For Dance
Midland Park Church Seeks Donations For Dance MIDLAND PARK, N.J. -- Church of the Nativity in Midland Park is seeking donations for a raffle that will be held during the St. Patrick's Day Dance on Saturday, March 12. Donations can be made as an individual, with a group of friends or as a ministry. The committee is also in need of empty baskets. Contact Sue Hartmann at susan1899@gmail.com for more information about the dance. Email Colleen Keegan at cmk3byz@verizon.net for more on making donations.

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Politics
Wallington's Mayor Expresses Concerns Over Flooding Wallington's Mayor Expresses Concerns Over Flooding
Wallington's Mayor Expresses Concerns Over Flooding WALLINGTON, N.J. -- Wallington Mayor Mark Tomko expressed concerns about flooding that took place in town and the apparent lack of help by federal agencies during a meeting on Jan. 28, according to NorthJersey.com. Tomko said he feels much of the flooding issues are the result of marshland development that pushes water into the river as well as redirecting of the Passaic River in the 1960s to accommodate construction of Route 21, NorthJersey.com reported.  Tomko said one possible solution would be to dredge the river, NorthJersey.com said.  Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article. 

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News
Norwood Library Offers Spanish Tutoring Norwood Library Offers Spanish Tutoring
Norwood Library Offers Spanish Tutoring NORWOOD, N.J. -- The Norwood Library is providing Spanish tutoring on Thursdays throughout February and March. Children can drop in between 3:30p.m. and 4 p.m. or schedule a 25 minute session between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.  The tutoring is intended for students in grades seven through 12. The Norwood Library is located at 198 Summit St.

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News
East Rutherford Considers Raising $25 Fine For Parking On Snowy Streets East Rutherford Considers Raising $25 Fine For Parking On Snowy Streets
East Rutherford Considers Raising $25 Fine For Parking On Snowy Streets EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- East Rutherford officials are considering raising the $25 penalty for parking on the street during a snow storm, according to NorthJersey.com.The proposal comes on the heels of the Jan. 22 blizzard that saw residents opting to pay the fine instead of digging out and moving their vehicles. Police Chief Larry Minda also noted that East Rutherford's $25 fine was lower than some surrounding municipalities, NorthJersey.com reported.  Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article. 

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Allendale Firefighters Prepare For Fast Response Allendale Firefighters Prepare For Fast Response
Allendale Firefighters Prepare For Fast Response ALLENDALE, N.J. -- Allendale Volunteer Fire Department members continued practicing donning and doffing all of their personal protective equivalent during a drill recently. The goal is to have volunteers get into their gear in under a minute.  The drill also allows responders to inspect their equipment and ensure they are familiar with each piece of their gear. 

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Events
Little Falls School Sets Sky Zone Fundraiser Little Falls School Sets Sky Zone Fundraiser
Little Falls School Sets Sky Zone Fundraiser LITTLE FALLS, N.J. -- The Little Falls School No. 1 PTA will hold a fundraiser at Sky Zone indoor trampoline Park on Tuesday, Feb. 23. Guests will receive $2 off of every 1-hour session purchased. $3 of each session purchased will go to the PTA. The fundraiser will run from 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sky Zone is located at 60 Chapin Road in Pinebrook.

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Donate Blood With Tenafly Volunteer Ambulance Corps Donate Blood With Tenafly Volunteer Ambulance Corps
Donate Blood With Tenafly Volunteer Ambulance Corps TENAFLY, N.J. -- The Tenafly Ambulance Corps will host a blood drive on Saturday, March 19. Call  201-251-3703 or click here to schedule an appointment. The blood drive will run from noon to 4 p.m.  Tenafly Ambulance Corps is located at 100 Riveredge Rd. 

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News
Boy Hit By Car Tops Week's News In Rockland Boy Hit By Car Tops Week's News In Rockland
Boy Hit By Car Tops Week's News In Rockland ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the week's top stories from around Rockland County. A 7-year-old Ramapo boy was struck by a car while trying to get on a school bus.  Local businesses, Bounce! Trampoline Sports and Hudson Pizza have expanded their offerings in Valley Cottage. The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a man wanted on drug charges. Clarkstown South High School senior Grace Chesterman was recognized in November with the "Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy 2015" award. Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (HVRW) begins Monday, M…

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Interstate 84 Crash Tops Week's News In Dutchess Interstate 84 Crash Tops Week's News In Dutchess
Interstate 84 Crash Tops Week's News In Dutchess DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the week's top stories from around Dutchess County.  A crash that involved a new fire truck Tuesday on Interstate 84 East in Hopewell Junction was due to a medical emergency with the driver. Rita M. Bruno, a lifelong Poughkeepsie resident and the first female police officer for the Town of Poughkeepsie died on Feb. 14.  The External Advisory Group of the Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center held a meeting to update residents on the possibility of a new building. A 39-year-old Poughkeepsie man was hospitalized with serious head injuries after…

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Business
Lyndhurst Planning Board Settlement At 601 Riverside Avenue Lyndhurst Planning Board Settlement At 601 Riverside Avenue
Lyndhurst Planning Board Settlement At 601 Riverside Avenue LYNDHURST, N.J. -- The Lyndhurst Planning board agreed to a settlement with developers regarding property at 601 Riverside Ave. on Feb. 3, according to NorthJersey.com. The settlement with  Riverside Plaza Retail Urban Renewal, LLC/Riverside Plaza Residential Urban Renewal LLC will allow a ground-floor employee apartment next to Mickey's Bar and Grill. It also entitles the township to inspect the unit, NorthJersey.com reported.  The agreement means  Riverside Plaza Retail Urban Renewal, LLC/Riverside Plaza Residential Urban Renewal LLC will drop a pending lawsuit against the township, NorthJ…

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