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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.

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Schools
Wayne Hills To Host FTC Robotics Tournament Wayne Hills To Host FTC Robotics Tournament
Wayne Hills To Host FTC Robotics Tournament WAYNE, N.J. -- The First Tech Challenge program will hold a robotics meet at Wayne Hills High School on Sunday, Jan. 24.Tournaments are exciting sporting events with head-to-head competition between team-built robots, team and robot performance awards, and fast-paced robot maintenance/repair work. The event will last all day with at least 24 New Jersey high school robotics teams participating.  Students and parents interested in the field of science and technology can attend the event, which is free of charge. The snow date for the event is Saturday, Jan. 30.  Wayne Hills High School is l…

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Events
Verismo Opera Stages Open House In Englewood Verismo Opera Stages Open House In Englewood
Verismo Opera Stages Open House In Englewood ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera, the house opera company of the Bergen Performing Arts Center, will hold its New Year Open House on Saturday, Jan. 23.  The program will feature vocalists performing arias and duets from Verismo Opera's upcoming 2016 season and past productions. Opportunities will be discussed to get involved in the nonprofit opera company as supernumeraries acting in non-speaking and non-singing roles, volunteers working behind-the-scenes, and singers performing in the Verismo Opera Chorus. Exhibits will display memorabilia, photos, posters and…

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Schools
Oakland School Plans Mardi Grad Fundraiser Oakland School Plans Mardi Grad Fundraiser
Oakland School Plans Mardi Grad Fundraiser OAKLAND, N.J. -- Manito Elementary School in Oakland will sponsor a Mardi Gras fundraiser on Friday Feb. 5 at the Brownstone in Paterson. The 7 p.m. event runs to 11 p.m. and includes a buffet, open bar, dancing, raffles, a photo booth and more.  Tickets are $80 per person.  For tickets logon to https://manitopto.wufoo.com/forms/p1l5ccm113stek0/. The Brownstone in Paterson is located at 351 W Broadway.

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Schools
Paramus Rotary Clus Sponsors 4th Grade Students Spelling Bee Paramus Rotary Clus Sponsors 4th Grade Students Spelling Bee
Paramus Rotary Clus Sponsors 4th Grade Students Spelling Bee PARAMUS, N.J. -- Varshaa Venkitesh from Ridge Ranch School took home first place in the Paramus Rotary Club fourth grade spelling bee on Wednesday, Jan. 20. The fourth grade participants at the Spelling Bee included students from each of the five Paramus Grammar Schools (Memorial – Midland – Parkway – Ridge Ranch - Stony Lane) as well as Visitation Academy, and Yeshivat Noam. The second place winner was Ian Park also from Ridge Ranch School. Third place went to Riddhi Lamba from Midland School. 

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News
Summer Camp Fair Rescheduled At The Shops At Riverside Summer Camp Fair Rescheduled At The Shops At Riverside
Summer Camp Fair Rescheduled At The Shops At Riverside HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The New Jersey Camp Fair scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 23 has been postponed due to the impending storm. The event will now take place on Saturday, Jan. 30 from noon to 3 p.m. at The Shops at Riverside. Local families will find information about a multitude of summer recreational offerings for children as representatives from more than 20 area camps. For more information about the camps, log on to www.njcampfairs.com. The Shops at Riverside are located at 390 Hackensack Ave.

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Weather
Mahwah Mayor Asks For Residents Help During Impending Snowstorm Mahwah Mayor Asks For Residents Help During Impending Snowstorm
Mahwah Mayor Asks For Residents Help During Impending Snowstorm MAHWAH, N.J. -- Mahwah Mayor Bill Laforet is reminding residents to chip in to help keep streets and fire hydrants clear during the impending snow storm. Residents are asked to shovel a 3-foot radius around fire hydrants as well as a path to the street.  Laforet also asked residents to keep from parking on streets whenever possible during the storm to allow room for snow plows.  Members from the Office of Emergency Services will be on standby during the storm.

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Schools
Fair Lawn Students Excel On College & Career Preparedness Exams Fair Lawn Students Excel On College & Career Preparedness Exams
Fair Lawn Students Excel On College & Career Preparedness Exams FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- Fair Lawn students performed above the state average on the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers testing, according to NorthJersey.com. The test is administered to students in grades three through 11. In grades three through eight. Third graders showed the widest gap, scoring a 74 percent versus a state average of 45 percent, NorthJersey.com said. The tests are aligned with Common Core Standards and were administered for the first time last year, NorthJersey.com said.  Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article. 

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Weather
Blockbuster Storm Expected To Cause Road Closures, Whiteouts From DC To NYC Blockbuster Storm Expected To Cause Road Closures, Whiteouts From DC To NYC
Blockbuster Storm Expected To Cause Road Closures, Whiteouts From DC To NYC A powerful storm bringing snow and strong wind could cripple traffic along the I-95 corridor between Washington, D.C. and New York City starting late Friday afternoon around the nation's capital and last through early Sunday. Meteorologists are saying the storm is unique in that it could bring more than a foot of snow to such a vast area. Blizzard conditions could be seen from Virginia all the way up to Southern New England, AccuWeather.com said.  Though the exact path of the storm has yet to be determined, snow totals in the Hudson Valley could vary greatly, with anywhere between 3 and 8 i…

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Police & Fire
Suffern Police Detain Man For Allegedly Approaching School Girls Suffern Police Detain Man For Allegedly Approaching School Girls
Suffern Police Detain Man For Allegedly Approaching School Girls SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Suffern Police investigated complaints by two middle school girls on Thursday that a suspicious man drove up to them and questioned them, according to officials.  The two girls said a small 4 door red vehicle operated by a white male in his fifties stopped next to them and asked where the library was. The girls fled the area and notified adults, Suffern Police said.  Authorities later found a vehicle matching the description given by the girls in the library parking lot. The suspect stated he was lost and looking for the library. He was charged with driving a vehicle with a…

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Police & Fire
Numerous Shots Hit Stamford Family's Home; Police Probe Link To Homicide Numerous Shots Hit Stamford Family's Home; Police Probe Link To Homicide
Numerous Shots Hit Stamford Family's Home; Police Probe Link To Homicide STAMFORD, Conn. -- Several gunshots were fired at an occupied Stamford home that was the last known residence of a murder suspect on Wednesday night, according to officials.Numerousrounds struck the exterior of the home at 11:30 p.m. Several rounds also entered the house as four adults, two children and a toddler slept. though no injuries were reported, Stamford Police said.  A witness reported seeing a black male wearing dark clothing fire into the home on Cove Road before fleeing to a dark colored Dodge Charger on Dale Street, police said.  Subsequent investigation revealed the home in qu…

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