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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

Bergen County Helps Parents Notice Signs Of Teen Drug Abuse HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The Bergen County Alliance Program will be hosting a seminar to help parents notice signs of teen drug abuse at Indian Hills High School in Oakland on Tuesday, March 22. Topics will include: Current drug trends Knowing what is in your teen's bedroom How to start the drug conversation Children under the age of 18 are not permitted to attend. Call 201-634-2757 to register or for more information. Indian Hills High School is located at 97 Yawpo Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

02/06/2016

Schools

Cresskill Considers New Advisory Program For Social, Academic Issues CRESSKILL, N.J. -- Cresskill school officials may create a new program that would help teachers support students facing social and academic issues, according to NorthJersey.com. The proposed program would have 12-15 students in a group setting discuss questions and concerns. Students would also have the opportunity for further discussion in a one-on-one setting, NorthJersey.com reported. The program would launch in the 2016-17 school year, NorthJersey.com said. Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article.

by Joe Jenkins

02/06/2016

Lifestyle

Englewood Nature Center Has Winter Camp For Kids ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Flat Rock Brook Nature Center in Englewood will host a winter camp for kids from Feb. 16 through Feb.19 Campers will get the chance to explore all aspects of winter, complete cool activities, and play fun nature games. Make sure children are dressed appropriately and have a lunch and snack. The camp day will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camp fees are $180 for members and $200 for non-members. Space is limited, so registration is required. Log on to www.flatrockbrook.org to reserve a spot. Flat Rock Brook Nature Center is located at 443 Van Nostrand Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

02/06/2016

Events

The Ridgewood Choral Benefit Recital & Silent Auction Is Approaching RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Ridgewood Choral, celebrating its 88th year of song and service to the community, will hold a benefit concert and silent auction on Sunday, March 6 at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood. Bolleia, pianist and 2004 Music Award winner will play piano selections from the earliest composers to the latest. Bolleia has perfomed at venues like Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall, le poisson rouge, Vienna ConcertoFest in Austria, Vianden International Music Festival in Luxembourg, and Merkin Hall at The Kaufmann Center. Doors open at 2:45 p.m. for the silent auction and 3 p.m.…

by Joe Jenkins

02/06/2016

Events

Kids Get Crafty At East Rutherford Library EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The East Rutherford Memorial Library will host a crafting event on Wednesday, Feb. 24. The casual program will supply children ages 4-9 with a variety of materials to create and decorate. Registration is required as space is limited. Participants must arrive five minutes early to session to claim their reserved spot or risk losing their spot to waitlisted individuals. Participants can register online for this event by visiting, eastrutherford.bccls.org. Contact Children’s Librarian Maria Russo at 201-939-3930 or maria.russo@eastrutherford.bccls.org for more in…

by Joe Jenkins

02/06/2016

Politics

Lyndhurst Township Officials Pay $18,620 In Campaign Finance Penalties LYNDHURST, N.J. -- The Lyndhurst Mayor and other township officials agreed to pay more than $18,000 in fines due to allegations of election law violations dating back to 2009, according to NorthJersey.com. The state said Mayor Robert Giangeruso and several others were late to file campaign contribution heading in to the 2009 election, NorthJersey.com said. Current township commissioners Thomas DiMaggio and John Montillo, former Mayor Richard DiLascio, former township commissioner Brian Haggerty and Board of Education member Joseph Abruscato were also named in the case, NorthJersey.com repor…

by Joe Jenkins

02/06/2016

Police & Fire

Connecticut State Police Kick Off Super Bowl Enforcement FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Connecticut State Police will ramp up patrols for the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 7, to keep impaired drivers off the road who are celebrating the big game. Troopers will be attentive to all roads and highways across the state for the possibility of drivers operating impaired, before and after the game. “The busy holiday season is past, but this game is an ‘unofficial’ holiday in the U.S. We urge all Connecticut residents to proceed with caution as they celebrate with friends and family” said Col. Brian Meraviglia. During Super Bowl Sunday 2015, troopers arrested…

by Joe Jenkins

02/05/2016

News

New Jersey Officials Sues Volkswagen For Fraud The State of New Jersey filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen America as well as other related companies with fraud on Friday in connection to the companies recent scandal involving diesel engine emissions, according to Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman. The suit alleges the German-based automaker perpetrated a “massive” fraud on consumers and violated the State’s clean air statutes by selling diesel vehicles equipped with software that deactivated their on-board emission controls except during emissions testing. The suit goes on to claim that Volkswagen “profited greatly” from its effo…

by Joe Jenkins

02/05/2016

Police & Fire

IRS Scammers Swindle Stamford Man Out Of $22K STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford man is out $22,000 after getting caught up with two men claiming to be IRS agents led him to believe he was facing tax fraud charges, according to the Stamford Advocate. The man wired the money via 13 separate MoneyGrams to several different names after being threatened by the scammers. Local authorities are following up on the case, the Stamford Advocate reported. Stamford Police issued a warning to residents in January after receiving more than 50 phone calls in a single day from residents who were threatened by scammers with jail time, the Stamford Advocat…

by Joe Jenkins

02/05/2016

News

Nypd Officer, Southeast Resident, In Stable Condition After Shooting SOUTHEAST, N.Y. -- New York City police officer and Southeast resident Patrick Espeut is in stable condition after being one of two officers shot during an altercation in the Bronx on Thursday, according to multiple reports. Officials say Espeut, who graduated from Brewster High School in 2004, was on patrol with a female officer in the Melrose Houses at 345 E. 153rd St. when they encountered armed suspects and were shot, Newsday reported. Espeut was shot in the cheek, the report said. The gunman then ran into an apartment and shot and killed himself, the report said. Click here to read th…

by Joe Jenkins

02/05/2016

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