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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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Events
Hackensack Tri-Arc Community Development Corporation Organizes Info Session Hackensack Tri-Arc Community Development Corporation Organizes Info Session
Hackensack Tri-Arc Community Development Corporation Organizes Info Session HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The Hackensack Tri-Arc Community Development Corporation will hold an information session on Saturday, March 26.Presenters will discuss their programs and services.  Organizations scheduled to attend include: West Point Military Academy Rebuilding Bergen County Upper Main Street Alliance The Work Group of Hackensack The session will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 102 State St. 

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News
Bergen Freeholders Purchase Implantable Microchips For Adopted Pets Bergen Freeholders Purchase Implantable Microchips For Adopted Pets
Bergen Freeholders Purchase Implantable Microchips For Adopted Pets HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Bergen County Freeholders approved a resoultion to purchase 2,600 implantable microchips for the Bergen County Health Department’s Animal Shelter and Adoption Center.The microchips, implanted in animals adopted from the BCASAC as well as at community outreach events, increase the ability of shelter staff to reunite pets with their owners if they are ever lost. All animals picked up or handed into the animal shelter are scanned for a microchip with a universal scanner. This scan can provide the animal identification number to allow the owner to be contacted.  A study publ…

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Lifestyle
Closter Rec Department Announces Little League Opening Day Festivities Closter Rec Department Announces Little League Opening Day Festivities
Closter Rec Department Announces Little League Opening Day Festivities CLOSTER, N.J. -- The Closter Recreation Department will hold its annual Little League and girls softball parade and opening day on Sunday, April 24.  All children in grades K-8 are encouraged to march in the parade with their team. The parade will start at the Borough Hall and proceed through town to the George Potterton Little League field. After the opening day ceremonies, games will take place at the various fields in town. Children who march in the parade should arrive at Borough Hall at 12:30 p.m. on the day of the parade.  Email closterrecjim@aol.com for more information.

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Police & Fire
Lyndhurst Police Chief, Captains Get New Contracts Lyndhurst Police Chief, Captains Get New Contracts
Lyndhurst Police Chief, Captains Get New Contracts LYNDHURST, N.J. -- The Lyndhurst Police Chief and and its two captains will get a raise thanks to a new two-year contract, according to NorthJersey.com.  Captains John Valente and Patrick Devlin will see their salaries jump from $145,272 to $148,178 in 2016 and to $151,142 in 2017. Chief James O'Connor  will get a raise from $175,789 to $179,305 in 2016 and to $182,891 in 2017, NorthJersey.com reported.  Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article. 

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Schools
Bergen Catholic Mock Trial Team Wins State Championship Bergen Catholic Mock Trial Team Wins State Championship
Bergen Catholic Mock Trial Team Wins State Championship PARAMUS, N.J. -- The Bergen Catholic Mock Trial team won the 2016 New Jersey state championship recently. It is the Crusaders' first state title since 2000, and the fifth state championship in school history.  The team will now compete at the 2016 National High School Mock Trial Tournament May 12 through May14 in Boise, Idaho. 

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Schools
Bergenfield BOE, Sustainable Jersey Recipient Receives $10K Bergenfield BOE, Sustainable Jersey Recipient Receives $10K
Bergenfield BOE, Sustainable Jersey Recipient Receives $10K BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- Bergenfield Schools were awarded $10,000 after being selected  as a winner in the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Small Grant Program.The winning project, proposed by the high school's Green Team, focuses on the recycling of food waste for the purpose of composting. The produced compost will then be used to fertilize the grounds of the school. Students enrolled in the Green Technology classes will oversee the project on a daily basis. Bergenfield High School  Principal Jim Fasano and Interim Superintendent Christopher Tully accepted the check on behalf of the Board of Ed…

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Neighbors
Glen Rock Family Sets Neighborhood Good Friday Egg Hunt Glen Rock Family Sets Neighborhood Good Friday Egg Hunt
Glen Rock Family Sets Neighborhood Good Friday Egg Hunt GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- Glen Rock will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, March 26 on Diamond Court. Bunny Bandit will once again be stealing eggs from around Glen Rock and it is up to the kids to help find them.  Kids can expect to hunt for over 1,000 eggs. Music and prizes will also be featured at the event.  The hunt will begin at 9:30 a.m. at 11 Diamond Ct.  Click here to RSVP for the event. 

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Events
Lyndhurst Book Group Discusses 'I Am Malala' Lyndhurst Book Group Discusses 'I Am Malala'
Lyndhurst Book Group Discusses 'I Am Malala' LYNDHURST, N.J. -- The Lyndhurst Public Library's book club will discuss "I am Malala" by Malala Yousafzai  at its next meeting on Monday, April 18.  Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. Contact the Library at 201-804-2478 x7 or email romeo@lyndhurst.bccls.org to register. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.  The Lyndhurst Public Library is located at 355 Valley Brook Ave.

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Neighbors
Closter Children Receive Prayer Books Closter Children Receive Prayer Books
Closter Children Receive Prayer Books CLOSTER, N.J. -- The third grade class of Temple Beth El in Closter received their first Siddur prayer books recently. Family and community members attended the "Kabbalat Siddur" (receiving of the prayer book) ceremony. 

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Schools
Bergenfield Schools Honor Lincoln Elementary Teacher Bergenfield Schools Honor Lincoln Elementary Teacher
Bergenfield Schools Honor Lincoln Elementary Teacher BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- Bergenfield Schools honored third grade teacher Christine Hopkins as one of the district's teachers of the year. Hopkins has been teaching at Lincoln Elementary for 16 years and has more than 20 years experience teaching in New Jersey. 

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