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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

News

Franklin Lakes Recycling Options Expanded To Clothing FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- The Borough of Franklin Lakes is now offering textile recycling at the Department of Public works recycling center. Residents can place old clothes, shoes, sheets, towels in any condition from nearly new to old and damaged in the bins. The Borough will receive payment, currently $100 per ton from Planet Aid for the textiles, potentially generating annual revenues of $20,000. Planet Aid will provide receipts for the clothing you place in the bins. Click here to download a receipt. The Franklin Lakes recycling center is located at 500 DeKorte Dr.

by Joe Jenkins

01/30/2016

Lifestyle

Montvale Gym Raises $5,300 for Suicide Prevention MONTVALE, N.J. -- THE GYM in Montvale recently partnered with The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to host a week-long fundraiser to promote suicide awareness.Fundraising events which included a vendor fair, raffles, silent auctions, and a meditation workshop, helped THE GYM raise $5,370 with all proceeds going to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Northern NJ Chapter. The funds donated will be used to administer programs to be held at Northern Highlands Regional High School. "On behalf of the Northern Highlands school community, we would like to thank THE GYM and…

by Joe Jenkins

01/30/2016

News

Saving Parking Spots A Divisive Issue In Lodi LODI, N.J. -- Lodi government officials and residents have opposing views when it comes to saving a parking spot on the street following a snow storm, according to NorthJersey.com. Borough police reminded residents on its Facebook page following winter storm Jonas that placing items in the street to save a parking spot is illegal and subject to a fine. Residents, however, feel that going through the work of digging out a parking spot entitles them to keep it, NorthJersey.com reported. Borough Manager Bruce Masopust said he understands where residents are coming from, especially when on-stre…

by Joe Jenkins

01/30/2016

Schools

Wood-Ridge Education Foundation Welcomes New Board Members WOOD-RIDGE, N.J. -- The Wood-Ridge Education Foundation is welcoming its new board members to the community.Maria Spina has two children in district and works in PSEG's Corporate Responsibility department. She has years of experience in writing and reviewing grants. Andrea Buccino - Andrea has one child in district and worked at Bergen Academy for the past 16 years as an educator. Tina LoPresti has 4 children in district and has been an active community member for many years. LoPresti has volunteered for many organizations in town including, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Ventures. Exis…

by Joe Jenkins

01/30/2016

Police & Fire

3 Ridgefield Teens Arrested After Wilton Basketball Game WILTON, Conn. -- Three Ridgefield teens were arrested on Tuesday after misbehaving in the Wilton High School parking lot following a basketball game, according to police. Ryan Pratley, 18; Rex Schwartz, 18; and an unidentified 17-year-old were seen driving a vehicle recklessly in the Wilton High School parking lot and shouting profanities out the window, police said. When the officer on duty approached the vehicle, he detected the scent of burnt marijuana, police said. Schwartz was charged with first-degree criminal trespass and possession of less than a half ounce of marijuana. Pratley…

by Joe Jenkins

01/29/2016

Events

Verismo Opera Open House Reschedules Englewood Open House ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera has rescheduled the New Year Open House to Saturday, Jan. 30 in Englewood. The house opera company of the Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) will hold the annual event at the same location and time: 44 Armory Street in Englewood at 2 p.m. Auditions for the Verismo Opera Chorus and the Children's Chorus will take place at the end of the program. Singers who have scheduled appointments to audition should contact info@verismopera.org to reschedule.

by Joe Jenkins

01/29/2016

Police & Fire

State Police Investigate Courthouse Shooting In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- State Police are investigating a reported shooting that took place on Thursday outside of the Fairfield County Courthouse on Main Street in Bridgeport, according to CT Post. A bullet hole was discovered in a fifth floor window at approximately 5:30 p.m. Jurors had been deliberating a murder case in that room during the day, CT Post reported. State Police are checking surveillance footage from surrounding buildings to help with the investigation, CT Post said. Click here to read the CT Post article.

by Joe Jenkins

01/29/2016

Police & Fire

Three Suspects Arrested In Stamford Drug Bust STAMFORD, Conn. -- Three men were arrested in Stamford after a special organized crime unit seized nearly a quarter pound of cocaine and a half-pound of marijuana on Thursday night, according to the Stamford Advocate. Members of the Narcotics and Organized Crime squad observed a drug deal go down near the PetSmart on West Avenue. Gonzalo Stiechel, 29, of Norwalk; Alvardo Betancur, 49, of Greenwich; and Jhonatan Cataneo, 26, of Norwalk were all taken into custody during the bust, the Stamford Advocate reported. Police also had a previous warrant out for Stiechel, who reportedly sold a pist…

by Joe Jenkins

01/29/2016

Business

Westchester's George Soros Among World's Top Hedge Fund Managers Bedford resident George Soros was named the second-best hedge fund manager in the world by Business Insider. The Quantum Endowment Fund boasted $900 million in net gains last year and a total of $42.8 billion in gains since the fund's inception in 1973. Soros is said to be worth $24.5 billion, Business Insider reported. Soros has since handed day-to-day management of the fund over to Scott Bessent, Business Insider said. Click here to read the Business Insider article.

by Joe Jenkins

01/29/2016

Business

Westport's Ray Dalio Named World's Top Hedge Fund Manager FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Greenwich resident and leader of Westport's Bridgewater Pure Alpha hedge fund Ray Dalio was named the world's top Hedge Fund Manager by Business Insider. Bridgewater Pure Alpha is the largest hedge fund in the world, controlling $160 billion globally. Dalio's fund realized $3.3 billion in net gains in 2015. He is worth $15.6 billion, making him the richest man in the Nutmeg State, according to Business Insider. Andreas Halvorsen, who is the hedge fund manager for Greenwich-based Viking, was ranked No.5 on the list. Halvorsen's funds saw a net gain of $1.7 billion …

by Joe Jenkins

01/29/2016

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