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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

Events

Harrington Park Holds Talk On Civil War Marriages HARRINGTON PARK, N.J. -- John Zinn will return to Harrington Park to discuss marriage during the Civil War on Monday, Sept. 12. The Civil War was the first time in American history when a large number of men served in the military. While being in the army presented challenges for all soldiers and their families, the experiences of married couples were unique both for the solider and his spouse left at home. Zinn is an independent historian with special interest in the history of baseball as well as the Civil War. He is the chairman of the board of the New Jersey Historical Society and was th…

09/06/2016

Events

Ringwood Firehouse Welcomes 60 Vendors At Fall Craft Show RINGWOOD, N.J. -- The Skyline Lake Fire Department will host a craft show and pet adoption event on Saturday, Sept. 10. Dozens of vendors are signed up for the show that will run between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Parking and admission is free. A complete list of vendors as well as pet adoption applications can be found on the department's website. The Skyline Lake Fire Department is located at 67 Edgewood Rd.

09/06/2016

Events

Yorktown Heights-Based Organization Hosts Ovarian Cancer Webinar YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown Heights' Support Connection, Inc. is inviting women nationwide to participate in a free educational webinar on clinical trials and ovarian cancer on Thursday, Sept. 15. Dr. Stephanie Blank, a Gynecologic Oncologist at the NYU Clinical Cancer Center, and a Principal Investigator in numerous cancer research studies will be the guest speaker. Blank is an Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the NYU School of Medicine, where she also serves as Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Director, and Associate Divisio…

09/05/2016

Events

Enjoy All Things German At Ho-Ho-Kus Festival, Car Show HO-HO-KUS, N.J. -- The GermanFest and Car Show will take place at the Hermitage Museum in Ho-Ho-Kus on Sunday, Sept. 25. Vintage cars, including BMW, Mercedes Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen will be on site. German food and assorted beverages will also be available for purchase. A beer garden will be available for guests over 21. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6-12. The show will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date for the event is Sunday, Oct. 2. The Hermitage Museum is located at 335 North Franklin Turnpike.

09/05/2016

News

Greenburgh Organizing Motorcycle Task Force After Fatal Crashes GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Greenburgh officials are looking to organize a motorcycle task force following a series of fatal accidents in the area, according to Town Supervisor Paul Feiner. Possible initiatives from the committee include a motorcade between the scenes of two fatal accidents. The motorcade would place remnants of bikes involved in the accidents to remind motorists to remain safe. Feiner also contacted the Automobile Club of New York to organize a campaign to encourage motorists to be more aware of motorcyclists and motorcycle riders. The motorcycle safety committee's next meeting w…

09/04/2016

News

Ex-Rockland Resident's Back-To-School Invention Tops News ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the week's top stories from around Rockland County. Inventor and former Suffern resident Gary Castelle's new creation aims to keep kids safer while walking to school . A Nyack man was killed Wednesday morning after his motorcycle collided with a tractor trailer on the Tappan Zee Bridge. Suffern's own Grace VanderWaal advanced to the final round of "America's Got Talent." Suspended Clarkstown Police Chief Michael Sullivan said the new charges leveled against him by the Town of Clarkstown are just as false as the original charges. Local h…

09/04/2016

News

Massive Gap Warehouse Fire Tops Week's News In Dutchess DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the week's top stories from around Dutchess County. Part of the Gap clothing distribution warehouse destroyed by fire this week was demolished on Wednesday because it was at risk of collapsing. Poughkeepsie police are asking for the public's help in locating a local teen who has been missing since June 7. The victim of a fatal crash on a stretch of westbound I-84 in Orange County was identified by state police. Millbrook Community Day will return next Saturday, Sept. 10, and feature a wide variety of activities. A dozen local businesses been have …

09/04/2016

Schools

Alison Villanueva Joins Ridgefield Schools As New Supervisor Of Humanities RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Ridgefield School officials named Dr. Alison Villanueva the new Supervisor of Humanities for the district. Villanueva most recently served as the Principal of Shelter Rock Elementary School in Danbury. Prior to that, she was the co-director of studies in educational innovation at teachers college, Columbia University. During her time at Columbia, Villanueva founded and managed the Global Learning Alliance an international university school partnership co-founded with the Scarsdale Public Schools. Villanueva earned her Ph.D. in English Education from Teachers College, Co…

09/03/2016

Schools

Wayne Launches Kindergarten Wrap Program WAYNE, N.J. -- Over 100 parents attended parent and student orientation for Wayne's new Kindergarten Wrap Program on Tuesday, Aug. 30. The orientation included a demonstration about how technology is used to support the 21st century kindergarten classroom. Parents also had the chance to play and learn with their children using a Smart Table, which is an interactive display in the form of a table designed for children.

09/03/2016

Schools

New Rochelle Changes Dismissal Times For Elementary School Half Days NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- New Rochelle school officials are notifying parents about changes in bussing and dismissal times for half days throughout the district. On days when only elementary schools are dismissed early, the dismissal time will be 11:40 a.m. On days when all schools are dismissed early, the elementary schools will be dismissed at 11:10 a.m., and the secondary schools will be dismissed at noon. Elementary Schools will be dismissed at 11:40 a.m. on the following days: Sept. 7, Dec. 12, Dec. 19, March 6, June 12, June 21, June 22, June 23. The elementary schools will get out …

09/02/2016

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