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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

Neighbors

East Rutherford Library Delivers Valentines To Seniors EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Local Seniors received Valentine's Day gifts courtesy of East Rutherford Memorial Library’s first Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) program.Children and families made over 100 Valentines and Children’s Librarian Maria Russo delivered them.

by Joe Jenkins

02/18/2016

Events

Learn About Climate Chage At Dumont Shade Tree Commission DUMONT, N.J. -- The Dumont Shade Tree Commission will host a discussion on climate change on Monday, March 7. Tineke Thio, Ph.D. will discusses the impacts of climate change in New Jersey and can be done about it. Admission is free. Coffee and refreshments will be served. Thio has published several research papers in condensed matter physics and nanophotonics and holds 17 U.S. patents. She also writes a blog on fuel efficient cars. The lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m. Dumont Shade Tree Commission is located at 39 Dumont Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

02/18/2016

Lifestyle

Ridgewood Council Offers More Habernickel Park Info RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Residents concerned about the leasing of Habernickel's Gate House to Health Barn have been questioning the Village Council about the move.] To help answer their questions, council members are offering the following answers: General Terms: The general terms of the lease are: Rent of $3,700 per month ($44,400 annual); and all utility costs; standard village insurance requirement of $2,000,000 total and the Village named as additionally insured. Term of the lease is 5 -6 years as allowed by Green Acres for the investment of $50,000+ in interior capital renovations. There ar…

by Joe Jenkins

02/18/2016

Lifestyle

Tony Award Winning Play 'Passing Strange' Comes To Teaneck TEANECK, N.J. -- The new Black Box Performing Arts Center in Teaneck will present the Tony Award-winning musical "Passing Strange" starting on Thursday, Feb. 25. "Passing Strange" s a blues-rock musical that tells the story of a young Black musician growing up in 1970s Los Angeles, who flees to Europe to find himself. There will be three performances: Thursday, Feb 25 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 28 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $50 for VIP, $30 for general admission and $18 for students. Log on to www.blackboxnynj.com or call 201-357-2221 to purchas…

by Joe Jenkins

02/18/2016

Schools

Byram Hills Ranks Among State's Best Districts ARMONK, N.Y. -- The Byram Hills Central School District was recently ranked the seventh-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 Byram Hills received A+ grades in Academics, Health and safety, Teachers, and Extracurriculars. The district got its lowest grade in Student culture and diversity, a C-. Rye was the top rated s…

by Joe Jenkins

02/17/2016

Police & Fire

Icy Conditions Cause Accidents, Travel Delays In Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Slippery road conditions have caused accidents and travel delays throughout Fairfield County on Tuesday morning, according to CT Post. Accident-related delays were reported on the Merritt Parkway and the Route 8 and Route 25 junction in Bridgeport. Another incident in the southbound lane of Interstate 95 in Stamford closed two lanes between exits 9 and 10 just before 9 a.m., CT Post reported. Another accident on Route 8 in Shelton has slowed traffic as well, CT Post said. Click here to read the CT Post article.

by Joe Jenkins

02/16/2016

Police & Fire

Five Injured In Fairfield Shooting This story has been updated. Click here to read the newest version on the Daily Voice. FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield authorities shot and killed a local father after an apparent violent domestic incident on Mountain Laurel Rd. on Tuesday morning, according to CT Post. Four victims were hospitalized with stabbing and blunt force injuries stemming from the incident, including three children ages 12, 13 and 15. The severity of the injuries were not known, CT Post reported. The man who was shot and killed by authorities was not immediately identified. Click here to read the CT Post article.…

by Joe Jenkins

02/16/2016

Events

Yonkers 61st Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade On McLean Avenue YONKERS, N.Y. -- The 61st Annual Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on McLean Avenue on Saturday, March 19. This parade marks the third marching since the merger of the South Broadway St. Patrick’s Day Parade with the McLean Avenue Merchant’s Association St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It continues the grand tradition of Yonkers honoring its Irish heritage and contributions to the Yonkers community, and Saint Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland and the Archdiocese of New York. The committee is proud to announce the honorees for this 61st annual celebration: Grand Marshall Patric…

by Joe Jenkins

02/16/2016

Schools

Bronxville Ranked Among State's Best Districts BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- The Bronxville Union Free School District was recently ranked the 10th-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 Bronxville received A+ grades in several categories: Academics, Teachers, Extracurriculars, Sports. Rye was the top rated school system in Westchester County. It received grades of A+ in the A…

by Joe Jenkins

02/16/2016

Schools

Chappaqua Central Ranks Among State's Best District CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The Chappaqua Central School District was recently ranked the third-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 Chappaqua received an A+ grade in several key metrics including: Academics, Health and safety, Teachers, Resources and Extracurriculars. The district's lowest grade came in Student Culture with a…

by Joe Jenkins

02/16/2016

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