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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
YMCA Offers Discounts To Celebrate 90 Years In Garfield YMCA Offers Discounts To Celebrate 90 Years In Garfield
YMCA Offers Discounts To Celebrate 90 Years In Garfield GARFIELD, N.J. -- The Garfield YMCA is offering a membership special to commemorate its 90th anniversary. Perspective members can enjoy 90 days of membership at the YMCA for $90.  The membership is open to residents ages 17 and up. The discounted trial must start on Monday, Feb. 1, but is valid for all three locations.  Click here for more information. 

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Neighbors
Ridgewood's Harlan Coben Kicks Off Book Tour At Bookends Ridgewood's Harlan Coben Kicks Off Book Tour At Bookends
Ridgewood's Harlan Coben Kicks Off Book Tour At Bookends RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Author and Ridgewood resident Harlan Coben will begin a tour to promote his new book in his hometown at Bookends on March 21. "Fool Me Once" is a nother suspense/thriller from the author who has written over 16 novels in his career.  Coben has sold over 60 million copies with his last eight novels debuting at the top of The New York Times bestseller list.  Coben will be at bookends starting at 7 p.m.  Bookends is located at 211 East Ridgewood Ave.

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Police & Fire
Yonkers Police Investigating Report Of Armed Person At Housing Complex Yonkers Police Investigating Report Of Armed Person At Housing Complex
Yonkers Police Investigating Report Of Armed Person At Housing Complex YONKERS, N.Y. -- Yonkers Police are investigating a report of an armed person at an apartment complex on Central Park Ave., according to News 12 Hudson Valley.  Police have been on the scene since 6 p.m. on Thursday and no injuries have been reported, News 12 Hudson valley reported.  Click here to read the News 12 Hudson Valley Story. 

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Lifestyle
Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital Helps Find Emaciated Dog Better Life Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital Helps Find Emaciated Dog Better Life
Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital Helps Find Emaciated Dog Better Life FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- New Beginnings Animal Rescue is stepping up to help find a new home for Benny, a pit-bull boxer mix who was turned into the Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital. Benny was found emaciated and bleeding on the streets of Paterson. Funds were raised so Benny could have surgery to repair wounds from a choke collar and get neutered.  You can follow Benny at http://www.newbeginningsanimalrescuenj.org as the rescue works to find him a forever home. 

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Schools
Westchester Elementary Schools Rank Among State's Best Westchester Elementary Schools Rank Among State's Best
Westchester Elementary Schools Rank Among State's Best WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Several Westchester County Elementary Schools were rated in the top 100 in New York State, according to education website Niche. Niche compiled data on elementary schools and graded them in four weighted categories: Academics Overall district experience Teachers Student culture and diversity Milton School in Rye was rated the best elementary school in Westchester County and fifth overall in the state. Milton earned an A+ grade in the Teachers and Overall district experience categories. It also earned an A in Academics. Green Acres in Scarsdale was ranked sixth o…

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Schools
Rockland Elementary School Ranks Among State's Best Rockland Elementary School Ranks Among State's Best
Rockland Elementary School Ranks Among State's Best ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Montebello Elementary School was ranked the 100th-best elementary school in New York State, according to education website Niche.  Niche compiled data on elementary schools and graded them in four weighted categories: Academics Overall district experience Teachers Student culture and diversity Montebello earned an A+ grade for overall district experience and an A in Teachers. The school earned an overall grade of A-. It was the only school in Rockland County to make the list.  Click here to view the full rankings. 

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News
Alert Issued For Sewage Overflow From Nyack Manhole Alert Issued For Sewage Overflow From Nyack Manhole
Alert Issued For Sewage Overflow From Nyack Manhole NYACK, N.Y. -- The Orangetown Sewer District issued an Environmental alert on Thursday afternoon due to a manhole in Nyack overflowing, officials said. The overflow was said to be dumping sweage into a catch basin that leads to the Hudson River, according to officials.  The manhole was blocked by what appeared to be a rag material. The blockage created an overflow of approximately 10 gallons of water and sewage per minute, officials said. It is unknown if public areas were impacted by the overflow. 

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Schools
How Do Connecticut's Colleges And Universities Stack Up? How Do Connecticut's Colleges And Universities Stack Up?
How Do Connecticut's Colleges And Universities Stack Up? FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Connecticut has quality colleges and universities sprinkled throughout the state, but which one is the best?Education website Niche compiled data on all four-year institutions and ranked them based on 10 key metrics: Academics Value Professors Student surveys Diversity Student life Athletics Campus quality Local area Safety The top school in the area was Yale University, which ranked third overall in the country. The Ivy League school earned an A+ grade in six of the 10 categories. Yale's weakest category was safety, where it earned only a C+. Wesleyan University…

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News
Zika Virus Spreading Rapidly In U.S., Level Of Alarm Now 'Extremely High' Zika Virus Spreading Rapidly In U.S., Level Of Alarm Now 'Extremely High'
Zika Virus Spreading Rapidly In U.S., Level Of Alarm Now 'Extremely High' World Health Organization officials are meeting on Monday to determine if the fast-spreading Zika Virus has reached a point where a public health emergency should be declared, according to multiple reports. Officials said the virus is spreading explosively in the Americas and as many as 3-4 million people could be exposed to it in the next 12 months, according to The New York Times.  To date, 23 countries have reported cases, including the United States, The Washington Post said. Thirty one cases have been reported nation wide in 11 states, including one case in the Hudson Valley.  The illn…

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Police & Fire
Bridgeport Police Release Surveillance Video Of Suspect In Holdup Bridgeport Police Release Surveillance Video Of Suspect In Holdup
Bridgeport Police Release Surveillance Video Of Suspect In Holdup BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect wanted for holding up a bodega on Sunday, according to CT Post. The suspect entered the bodega on Noble Avenue at 11 p.m. Sunday wearing a black coat, dark pants and a green hood, CT Post reported.  Police are asking anyone with information to call 203-581-5229. Click here to read the CT Post article. 

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