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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

Sports

Paramus' Rashan Gary, Top College Recruit, Set To Sign Letter Of Intent PARAMUS, N.J. -- Paramus Catholic standout and overall top college recruit Rashan Gary will decide who he will play college football for on Wednesday afternoon, according to Scout.com. Gary, a 6-foot-4, 286 pound defensive lineman has said he has narrowed his choices down to Clemson University and the University of Michigan, Scout.com reported. Wednesday is national signing day for all football recruits across the country. Gary is slated to make his decision official at 1:10 p.m., Scout.com said. Click here to read the Scout.com article.

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

Lifestyle

Donate A Park Bench In Westwood WESTWOOD, N.J. -- The Borough of Westwood is launching a Park Bench Donation Program to remember a loved one or to honor someone’s special achievement. Benches in Veteran’s Park will be a solid, black, cast iron bench. These are available as memorial benches only. Brookside, Hegeman, McKinley, Voorhis, Westvale, and all other parks will offer a brown, plasti- sol coated, steel bench that can be memorial or commemorative by friends, family, organizations, or private companies. Donations for Veteran’s Park benches must be $1,700 and $900 for all other parks. $900 The price includes the co…

by Joe Jenkins

02/03/2016

Business

The Shops At Riverside In Hackensack Offer Valentine's Day Deals HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Shoppers looking for Valentine’s Day gift ideas will find a lovely variety of options to choose from this year at Simon’s The Shops at Riverside. Among the fantastic gift selections that can be found for that special loved one from among the upscale center’s retailers include: Tiffany & Co., Godiva, Teavana, Bloomingdale’s, Brookstone, Lee Perla and more. “These are just a small sample of fabulous Valentine’s Day merchandise that can be found here at The Shops at Riverside,” Lisa Polino, director of marketing and business development said in a statement. “And if one …

by Joe Jenkins

02/03/2016

Business

Fort Lee Chamber Of Commerce Offering Special Valentine's Day Deals FORT LEE, N.J. -- The Fort Lee Chamber of Commerce is offering special Valentine's Day Specials this month. Café Milano Restaurant and Double Tree, George Washington Bridge will offer a special menu on Feb. 12 through Feb. 14 for $55 a person. An overnight stay including buffet breakfast for two is $119 plus tax and service charge. Call 201-461-9000 for more information.All chamber members will receive 15 percent off at Chillers Grill, located at 2191 Fletcher Ave. Call 201-461-0075 for more information The Crowne Plaza Englewood is offering a Valentine's Day Sweetheart Package for $99 p…

by Joe Jenkins

02/03/2016

Lifestyle

Westwood Ambulance Corps Needs Volunteers WESTWOOD, N.J. -- The Westwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps (WVAC) is seeking volunteers to join its team. Log on to westwoodvolunteerems.org to learn how you can help. In 2013, the WVAC responded to over 800 calls, More than 50 percent of 911 calls were between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. For additional information please call the WVAC at 201-666-0003 and a member will return your call.

by Joe Jenkins

02/03/2016

Schools

One More Day Left For Norwood Kindergarten Registration NORWOOD, N.J. -- Norwood residents have until Feb. 3 at 11 a.m. to register children for kindergarten for the 2016-17 school year. Guardians must have at least three documents proving residency, proof of age, and complete health records with immunization history. Children must also have a physical from his or her primary care physician. No students will be permitted to enter school without first submitting the health form and immunization record. Log on to http://www.wearenorwood.org or call Maura Canas at 201-768-6363 ext. 60123 for more information.

by Joe Jenkins

02/02/2016

Police & Fire

Employee Charged With Stealing $25K From Dunkin' Donuts In Cortlandt CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- A Cortlandt woman was charged with grand larceny on Monday after reportedly stealing more than $25,000 from the Dunkin Donuts she worked at, according to New York State Police. Jessica Vargas, 36, allegedly stole the money while working at the Albany Post Rd. location between December 2015 and January of this year, police said. Vargas was arraigned in the Town of Cortlandt Court before Honorable Gerald Klein and was remanded to Westchester County Jail in lieu of $1,000 cash bail. She is due to return to the Town of Cortlandt Court on Friday, Feb. 5, police said.

by Joe Jenkins

02/02/2016

Police & Fire

Greenwich Supermodel Seymour Sentenced To Alcohol Education After Crashes GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich supermodel Stephanie Seymour will have drunken driving charges dropped if she completes an alcohol education program, according to multiple reports. Seymour, 47, was charged after she crashed her Land Rover into a utility pole near her home, drove off and later backed into a white Mercedes Benz on the ramp for Exit 5 off I-95 on Jan. 15, Connecticut Post reported. At the I-95 accident scene, the state trooper noticed damage to her vehicle that probably was caused by running into a tree or telephone pole, the Post said. The damaged pole was discovered about an …

by Joe Jenkins

02/02/2016

Police & Fire

Man Charged With Felony DWI In I-287 Stop WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- New York State Police charged a Stamford man with felony driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on Interstate 287 on Saturday, Jan. 30, according to officials. Daniel F. Gomez-Ayora, 31, was pulled over for multiple traffic violations. Subsequent investigation led troopers to believe Gomez-Ayora was intoxicated at the time, police said. Gomez-Ayora refused to submit to a breath test after being taken in. He was charged with felony driving while intoxicated due to two previous DWI convictions in the last 10 years. He was remanded to Westchester County Jail…

by Joe Jenkins

02/02/2016

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