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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

HackensackUMC’s Dr. Iwuozo Obilo Honored for Humanitarian Work in Nigeria HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Hackensack University Medical Center pediatrician Iwuozo L. Obilo, M.D. has been recognized for his humanitarian work in Nigeria. Obilo was honored for his notable contributions to the health and well-being of people in his boyhood home and his efforts to further the development of their community of Obollo. “It was a wonderful experience,” Obilo said of his trip to Nigeria this past December, where he formally received recognition in a special ceremony in front of numerous local dignitaries and hundreds of guests from as far as the United States and Europe. “I’m just do…

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2016

Schools

Wanaque Students Excel At Quiz Bowl Tournaments WANAQUE, N.J. -- Wanaque School students posted positive showings at area Quiz Bowl tournaments recently. Wanaque's sixth graders took home first place in the Passaic County Gifted and Talented Grade Six Bowl. Four of Wanaque's seventh graders also took first place the the Passaic County Gifted and Talented Bowl in Pompton Lakes.

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2016

Events

Woodland Park Dinner Benefits West Paterson First Aid WOODLAND PARK, N.J. -- The West Paterson First Aid Squad will hold a Fish and Chips Dinner at the American Legion on Wednesday, March 9.Tickets are $16 for adults and $8 for kids under 10. Call 973-279-2500 and select box No.3 or email wpfasauxiliary@aol.com. A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door, however availability will be determined based on the number of prepaid reservations. Proceeds will help the West Paterson First Aid Squad supplement training and equipment. Dinner will be served from 4:30 pm. to 7:30 p.m. The American Legion building is located at 410 Mount Plea…

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2016

Events

Lodi Library Announces February Classic Movies LODI, N.J. -- The Lodi Library will screen two classic films in February. "The African Queen" will be screened on Friday, Feb. 5. A hard-drinking river trader and a prim missionary become unlikely travel companions on a river expedition in the war-torn African jungle in 1914 as they battle nature, a German gunboat, and each other. "The Way We Were," starring Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford will be screened on Friday, Feb. 19. All movies begin at 12:30 p.m. The Lodi Library is located at 201 W Locust St.

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2016

Neighbors

Upper Saddle River First Responders Graduate From Training UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- Four members of the S. Carol White EMS Academy in Upper Saddle River completed their EMS Training on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Tyler Eufer, Andrea Wolfson, Erik Seay, and Alana Schauer all graduated from the fall class of 2015. All attend or have attended Northern Highlands Regional High School in Allendale. “All of these graduates regularly come to our Exploring EMS Saturday drills. They started when they were 14," Cynthia Dilatush, Director of the S. Carol White EMS Academy said in a statement. "By age 16 they graduated from our Emergency Medical Responder class…

by Joe Jenkins

02/04/2016

Police & Fire

Norwalk Man Charged With Assaulting Woman Over Missing Cellphone NORWALK, Conn. -- A Norwalk man is facing assault charges stemming from an altercation with a woman over a misplaced cellphone, according to The Hour. Ruben Munguia-Garcia, 47, was reportedly involved in a verbal altercation with the victim over the misplaced phone when things boiled over. The victim claimed Munguia-Garcia had been drinking and slammed her head into a door frame, The Hour reported. Munguia-Garcia was taken into custody on Tuesday and charged with second-degree assault, criminal violation of a protective order and disorderly conduct, The Hour said. Click here to read The H…

by Joe Jenkins

02/03/2016

News

Westchester Native Robert Durst Pleads Guilty To Gun Charge Scarsdale native and former South Salem resident Robert Durst pleaded guilty to gun charges in Louisiana on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. The guilty plea will allow Durst to head to Los Angeles to answer to murder charges related to the killing of his friend Susan Berman in 2000, the Los Angeles Times reported. Durst's story gained notoriety when the mysterious story of both Berman's killing and the disappearance of Durst's wife, Kelly in 1982 was documented in the HBO miniseries, "The Jinx," the LA Times said. Click here to read the LA Times article.

by Joe Jenkins

02/03/2016

News

Convicted Murderer David Sweat Sentenced For Upstate Prison Escape Convicted murderer David Sweat was sentenced to up to seven more years in prison on Wednesday after escaping from a maximum security prison in upstate New York last year, according to multiple reports. Sweat escaped from he Clinton Correctional Facility with fellow inmate Richard Matt, who was shot and killed during the manhunt in June. The search for Sweat ended when he was shot by a State Trooper while attempting to evade authorities. The additional prison time is on top of a life sentence that Sweat was already serving for murder. Sweat attempted to apologize for his behavior followin…

by Joe Jenkins

02/03/2016

Events

River Palm In Edgewater Organizes Wine Tasting Event EDGEWATER, N.J. -- The River Palm Terrace in Edgewater will host a wine tasting event on March 8. awarding winning boutique wine maker David Rossi and RPT Sommelier Joe Iurato. Five distinctive Fulcrum wines will be presented and paired with a five-course tasting menu. The event is limited to 40 guests and is $85 per person plus tax and gratuity. Call Cynthia Aybar at 201-224-2013 for more information.

by Joe Jenkins

02/03/2016

Events

Wyckoff Workshop Provides Positive Parenting Skills WYCKOFF, N.J. -- The Sicomac PTO & the Sicomac Wellness Committee in Wyckoff will offer four workshops on positive parenting skills starting on Tuesday Feb. 9 at the Sicomac Elementary School. The following presentations will be offered: Why Kids Do What They Do: Feb. 9. The basic principles of social learning theory are presented as they apply to everyday situations in the home. To Improve Your Child’s Self-Esteem: Feb. 23. The focus of this section is on the importance of reinforcing the positive behaviors of children. Stop The Yelling and Gain Cooperation: March 9. Parents are tau…

by Joe Jenkins

02/03/2016

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