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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

Ramsey Head Football Coach Resigns After 11 Seasons RAMSEY, N.J. -- Ramsey varsity football coach Vic Tribuzio announced he will retire after 11 seasons on the job, according to NorthJersey.com. Tribuzio had only two losing season while at the helm, and guided the school to a Section Championship in 2009. He finished his career with a record of 70-46, NorthJersey.com reported. Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article.

by Joe Jenkins

01/20/2016

Politics

Brewster's Proposed Urban Renewal Plan Meets Skepticism BREWSTER, N.Y. -- A proposal to redevelop sections of the Village of Brewster met harsh criticism during a planning board meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 13, according to the Northern Westchester Examiner. The plan calls for the redevelopment of under-used and deteriorating buildings for residential use, the Northern Westchester Examiner said. Primary concerns among residents included a lack of specifics in the plan and potential cost to taxpayers, the Northern Westchester Examiner reported. Click here to read the Northern Westchester Examiner article.

by Joe Jenkins

01/20/2016

Lifestyle

Fort Lee's Verismo Opera Nominated For JerseyArts.com Awards FORT LEE, N.J. -- The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera, a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization based in Fort Lee, has been nominated for the first time as Favorite Opera Company in the 2016 JerseyArts.com People’s Choice Awards. For eight years, the annual awards program, which is run by Discover Jersey Arts, pays tribute to the work of New Jersey’s vital, vibrant and diverse arts organizations. “The People's Choice Award is a great honor, and we are incredibly grateful the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera has been nominated," Artistic Director Lucine Amara said in a statem…

by Joe Jenkins

01/20/2016

Lifestyle

Rockleigh Senior Care Facility Celebrates King Day ROCKLEIGH, N.J. -- Participants in the Gallen Adult Medical Day program in Rockleigh enjoyed a musical performance In honor of Martin Luther King’s birthday on Monday. Musicians performed civil rights anthems, Motown classics and an array of hits by great African-American artists. The Gallen Adult Day Health Care Center is a community based program which offers participants the opportunity to socialize with peers and maintain or improve their level of functioning so that they can remain in their community.

by Joe Jenkins

01/20/2016

Lifestyle

The Gym In Montvale Welcomes Registered Dietitian, Yogi Elyssa Toomey MONTVALE, N.J. -- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), Elyssa Toomey, recently joined THE GYM in Montvale. Toomey has dedicated her career to promoting a well-balanced, healthy lifestyle through an integrative approach combining evidence-based science with Eastern philosophies. “Elyssa comes to us with great skill and knowledge about health and nutrition, but what makes her stand out is her understanding that every client is different and her ability to create unique programs that promote a positive change in their lives,” Jeff Rivers, Co-Founder and Ow…

by Joe Jenkins

01/20/2016

Lifestyle

Wyckoff Y Offers Teen Sports Night WYCKOFF, N.J. -- The Wyckoff YMCA is hosting a sports game night on Friday, Jan. 22.The evening is intended for students in grades 6-12. Activities include: floor hockey, basketball, soccer and more. All age groups will either be mixed, or play separately. Spectators are welcome to as well. Attendance is $5 and the event will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Wyckoff YMCA is located at 691 Wyckoff Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

01/20/2016

Schools

Register For Westwood Kindergarten Program WESTWOOD, N.J. -- The Westwood Regional School District has reopened online kindergarted pre-registration through Feb. 24. A child residing in the Borough of Westwood or Township of Washington who will be 5-years-old on or before Oct. 1, 2016, is eligible to enter kindergarten. Visit the district’s website to complete the online pre-registration process, review important registration procedures, and download the required checklist and forms. This is a pre-registration only. Students will not be considered enrolled until parents/guardians submit the required documentation in person. Immedia…

by Joe Jenkins

01/20/2016

News

Adopt A Saddle Brook Banner To Be Part Of History SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- The Saddle Brook 300th Anniversary Committee is offering local businesses the chance to advertise on commemorative "300th Anniversary" banners that will be hung on utility poles in April. The banners will remain hung up along Market Street through the end of the year. Once they are taken down, the business will be given the banner as a keep-sake. More information will become available soon.

by Joe Jenkins

01/20/2016

Lifestyle

Midland Park Charity Seeks Donations MIDLAND PARK, N.J. -- The Community Meals, Inc. Thrift Shop seeks donations of gently used cloting.The Thrift Shop accepts donations between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. every Monday and the first Saturday of each moth. Jewelry, books, household items, small furniture, china and glassware are also accepted. The thrift shop is located in the lower level of the Midland Park shopping center at Godwin Avenue and Goffle Road. Call 201-652-7661 for more information.

by Joe Jenkins

01/20/2016

Neighbors

Mahwah Museum Seeks Volunteers MAHWAH, N.J. -- The Mahwah Museum is looking for residents who are interested in becoming volunteer docents. Docents work on Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. They are responsible for opening the museum, making visitors comfortable, answering questions, and closing the museum at the end of the day. Docents are neede from Mid-September to June when the Museum is open; and from late June to Mid-September, when the Old Station Museum and Caboose is open. Volunteers will be trained and will be scheduled months in advance. Email director@mahwahmuseum.org or call 201-51…

by Joe Jenkins

01/20/2016

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