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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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Lifestyle
Ridgewood Concert Band Readies 33rd Season Ridgewood Concert Band Readies 33rd Season
Ridgewood Concert Band Readies 33rd Season RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Ridgewood Concert Band, a New Jersey Wind Symphony under the baton of Dr. Chris Wilhjelm will continue its 33rd season with a concert on Friday, Feb. 26 at West Side Presbyterian Church. The Performance will feature works including the March from "Symphonic Metamorphosis" (Hindemith), Dance of the Jesters (Tchaikovsky), and O Magnum Mysterium (Lauridsen). Lewis Buckley, Artistic Director, of the Metropolitan Wind Symphony, will appear as a guest conductor.  A Prelude Concert by Waldwick High School Concert Band under the direction of Lynne Montella will begi…

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Events
Little Ferry Police Activities League Organizes Fundraiser Little Ferry Police Activities League Organizes Fundraiser
Little Ferry Police Activities League Organizes Fundraiser LITTLE FERRY, N.J. -- The Little Ferry Police Activities League will host a Community Night fundraiser on April 29 at the Empire Club.  The evening will feature refreshments, a comedian, a DJ, 50/50 raffle and a tricky tray.  Tickets are $50. They can be purchased by emailing pal@littleferrypd.org.  The Empire Club is located at 136 Mehrhof Rd.

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Schools
Mahwah Students Build Hardware For International Space Station Mahwah Students Build Hardware For International Space Station
Mahwah Students Build Hardware For International Space Station MAHWAH, N.J. -- Students at Lincoln Tech in Mahwah will now have the chance to build hardware for the International Space Station as part of a program that kicked off on Wednesday, Feb. 17. HUNCH – High School Students United with NASA to Create Hardware – offers real-world experience to students, while helping NASA replenish supplies needed on the ISS.  NASA provides materials and oversees production, and Lincoln Tech instructors will deliver the hands-on curriculum to high school graduates now training for manufacturing careers.  Lincoln Tech's selection as a HUNCH partner marks the first…

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Schools
Pascack Valley Regional High Readies Girls Leadership Seminar Pascack Valley Regional High Readies Girls Leadership Seminar
Pascack Valley Regional High Readies Girls Leadership Seminar HILLSDALE, N.J. -- Pascack Valley Regional High School will host a girls leadership seminar on Wednesday, Feb. 24. Girls Leadership’s Founder and Executive Director, Simone Marean will give practical advice about supporting a young woman in her pre-high school and high school years.  The discussion will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a question and answer session to follow.  Click here to RSVP to the event.  Pascack Valley Regional High School is located at 200 Piermont Ave.

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News
Ramsey Officials Propose $23.4 Million Budget Ramsey Officials Propose $23.4 Million Budget
Ramsey Officials Propose $23.4 Million Budget RAMSEY, N.J. -- The Ramsey borough council unveiled a proposed $23.4 million budget for 2016 that would include a 1.79 percent tax hike on the average household on Wednesday, Feb. 10, according to NorthJersey.com.  Borough Council President Vanessa Jachzel said the spending plan allows items like road surfacing funds to remain consistent while also allowing the borough to allocate $1.25 million to paying down an $11 million debt, NorthJersey.com reported.  A public hearing on the proposed spending plan will be held on March 9, NorthJersey.com said.  Click here to read the NorthJersey.com a…

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Sports
Paramus Catholic's Tom Koprowski Walks On To Scarlet Knights Football Team Paramus Catholic's Tom Koprowski Walks On To Scarlet Knights Football Team
Paramus Catholic's Tom Koprowski Walks On To Scarlet Knights Football Team PARAMUS, N.J. -- Paramus Catholic Wide Receiver Tom Koprowski committed to continue his football career as a preferred walk-on at Rutgers University on Friday, according to NJ.com. Koprowski caught 27 passes for 400 yards and a touchdown during his final season at Paramus Catholic. He also had offers from Dayton, Colgate and Stetson, NJ.com reported.  Click here to read the NJ.com article. 

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'To Kill A Mockingbird' Author Harper Lee Dies At 89 'To Kill A Mockingbird' Author Harper Lee Dies At 89
'To Kill A Mockingbird' Author Harper Lee Dies At 89 Harper Lee, author of "To Kill a Mockingbird," has died, according to multiple reports. She was 89.  Officials in Monroeville, Ala., where Lee lived, confirmed her death, but did not say where or when it occurred, The New York Times said.  "To Kill a Mockingbird" was Lee's first novel and has sold more than 10 million copies since being published in 1960. The novel, which has become one of the most taught works of literature, was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1961, The New York Times reported.  Following the success of "Mockingbird," Lee became something of a …

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Schools
Edgemont Ranks Among State's Best Districts Edgemont Ranks Among State's Best Districts
Edgemont Ranks Among State's Best Districts EDGEMONT, N.Y. -- The Edgemont Union Free District was recently ranked the sixth-best district in New York State, according to education website Niche.  Niche compiled data on all public school districts and graded them in eight metrics: Academics Health and safety Parent and student surveys Student culture and diversity Teachers Resources and facilities Extracurriculars Sports and fitness Edgemont received A+ grades in Academics, Health and safety, Teachers, and Extracurriculars. The district received its lowest grade in Sports and fitness with a B. Rye was the top rated school system i…

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Wood-Ridge Public Education Foundation Expands TerraCycle Program Wood-Ridge Public Education Foundation Expands TerraCycle Program
Wood-Ridge Public Education Foundation Expands TerraCycle Program WOOD-RIDGE, N.J. -- The Wood Ridge Public Education Foundation is expanding its Terracycle recycling programs. TerraCycle collects difficult-to-recycle waste and repurposes the material into unique products.  All residents can now participate by dropping off drink pouches at the Wood Ridge Civic Center. The recycling initiative helps raise money for the students of Wood Ridge. 

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Events
Closter Animal Welfare Society Sets Tricky Tray Fundraiser Closter Animal Welfare Society Sets Tricky Tray Fundraiser
Closter Animal Welfare Society Sets Tricky Tray Fundraiser CLOSTER, N.J. -- The Closter Animal Welfare Society will host its fifth annual Canines, Cats, & Cocktails tricky tray dinner fundraiser at The Fiesta on Thursday, April 21. Tickets are $55 and include a four-course dinner as well as raffle tickets for more than 150 prizes.  Tickets can be purchased online by logging on to the CLAWS website and donating via PayPal. Checks can also be made out to CLAWS and sent to  394 Summit St, Norwood, NJ 07648. Please include mailing address for tickets and the names of people you wish to sit with.  The event begins at 5 p.m.  The Fiesta is located a…

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