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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

Events

Wayne Library Foundation Reschedules Financial Expo WAYNE, N.J. -- The Wayne Public Library has rescheduled to Saturday Feb. 27. Experts will speak on a wide variety of subjects from balancing your checkbook to life insurance, elder law, investing and other topics. The event is free and will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Wayne Public Library is located at 461 Valley Rd.

by Joe Jenkins

02/10/2016

Schools

Allendale Schools Offer Reading Continuum Workshop ALLENDALE, N.J. -- The Allendale School District will host a meeting about the Reading Continuum on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at Hillside Elementary School. The meeting will help parents better understand reading as a developmental process, the journey children take to become proficient readers, and how assessments are used in general education. There will also be special small group instruction for special education. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Hillside Elementary is located at 89 Hillside Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

02/10/2016

Schools

First Grade Saddle River Students Have Gingerbread Show SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- Saddle River's first graders will have a gingerbread show on Feb. 11 at the Wandell School. Students' creations will be on display beginning at 9 a.m. in the cafeteria. The school is located at 97 E Allendale Rd.

by Joe Jenkins

02/10/2016

Lifestyle

Ho-Ho-Kus Yoga Offers Valentine's Day Class HO-HO-KUS, N.J. -- Ho-Ho-Kus Yoga will host a Valentine's Day themed class for kids on Friday, Feb. 12. The class will explore partner poses and will have a special meditation on love. Registration is required. Click here to sign up. The class is open to kids ages 7-11. Class admission is $15. Ho-Ho-Kus Yoga is located at 18 Sycamore Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

02/10/2016

Police & Fire

Monroe Police Charge Teens With Attempted Burglary MONROE, Conn. -- Two Shelton teenage boys are facing multiple charges in connection to attempted burglaries in Monroe on Friday, Feb. 5, according to the Monroe Courier. Police responded to reports of a security alarm being triggered on Bart Rd. Another call was made about a suspicious person on Deep Wood Circle. Officers located one of the suspects in the area and took him into custody, the Monroe Courier reported. Further investigation revealed the involvement of a second suspect, who was later found attempting to sneak into his home in Shelton. Both teens were charged with second-degre…

by Joe Jenkins

02/09/2016

News

Fort Lee Couple Sues Dunkin' Donuts For Overcharging Customers FORT LEE, N.J. -- A Fort Lee Couple is suing Dunkin' Donuts for allegedly charging sales tax on non-taxable items and making an extra $4 million in the process, according to NJ.com. Ron and Carol Frate state the coffee and donut chain charged customers in New Jersey and New York sales tax on bottled water and pre-packaged coffee. The suit states the company made $10 million in false charges from the New York locations, NJ.com reported. A Dunkin' Donuts spokesperson said the company is looking into the allegations and will make sure franchise owners are aware of what products can and canno…

by Joe Jenkins

02/09/2016

Weather

Flood Warning Issued For Hudson River In Poughkeepsie POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Hudson river in Poughkeepsie through 7:24 p.m. on Tuesday. Flood stage for the Hudson river in this area is 5-feet. As of 8 a.m. the river was at 2.5 feet was was expected to reach flood stage by 11 a.m., reaching 5.2 feet by 1 p.m. Minor flooding of low lands, boat docks and boat launches can be expected. The river is expected to drop back below flood stage by 1 p.m.

by Joe Jenkins

02/09/2016

Politics

Malloy Moves To Cut Wait Times At DMV With Proposed Law FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Trips to the Department of Motor Vehicles are never fun, but legislation introduced by Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy aimed at reducing wait times could make them tolerable. “Long wait times experienced by customers at the DMV is simply unacceptable, and that’s why we’re outlining common-sense proposals to lower them," Malloy said in a statement Tuesday. "This enhanced flexibility best serves the customer, allows private contractors to conduct most routine motor vehicle transactions and, most importantly, decreases wait times at the DMV. Connecticut stat…

by Joe Jenkins

02/09/2016

Lifestyle

Get Into A Mardi Gras State Of Mind, White Plains New Orleans may be over a thousand miles away, but area residents can still put on purple and gold clothing and find ways to celebrate Mardi Gras on Tuesday. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, marks the end of the Carnival season and is the final day of celebration before the start of the lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday the following day. The holiday traces its origins to medieval Europe to the French House of the Bourbons. It was held for the first time in North America in 1699. Today, the holiday is marked by parades, king cake and formal balls.

by Joe Jenkins

02/09/2016

Events

Yoga Class, Jazz Concert Top Fort Lee Library's Upcoming Activities FORT LEE, N.J. -- The Fort Lee Library has a number of events coming up. The Board of Trustees will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. The public is ecouraged to attend. Chair yoga will take place on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a pillow if desired. The Ken Kresge Jazz Trio (piano, bass, drums) will take a journey through the history of America's greatest Jazz Songs on Sunday, Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. The library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15 for President's Day. The Fort Lee Library is located at 320 Main St.

by Joe Jenkins

02/09/2016

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