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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
Student From Fordham Prep Second To Be Killed By Train In Last Month Student From Fordham Prep Second To Be Killed By Train In Last Month
Student From Fordham Prep Second To Be Killed By Train In Last Month The teenager who appears to have jumped in front of a Metro-North train in the Bronx is the second Fordham Prep student to die this way in less than a month. The incident occurred at roughly 3:30 p.m. and created travel backups in excess of an hour well into the evening commute.  Authorities believe the most recent incident is a suicide, the New York Daily News said.  Another Fordham Prep student, and Sleepy Hollow resident, jumped in front of a Metro-North train on Jan. 18 at the Philipse Manor Train Station. Click here to read the New York Daily News article. 

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Schools
National Pre-K Nonprofit Schedules Informational Meeting In Hackensack National Pre-K Nonprofit Schedules Informational Meeting In Hackensack
National Pre-K Nonprofit Schedules Informational Meeting In Hackensack HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Pre-K Our Way, a nonprofit, statewide effort that helps New Jersey’s communities bring high-quality pre-k to their children will be hosting a local community meeting with the Bergen County Office for Children on Tuesday, Feb. 9 on the 2nd Floor of One Bergen County Plaza in Hackensack.  The meeting will provide parents, educators, business leaders, elected officials and community members both an opportunity to learn about how they can use Pre-K Our Way to expand preschool access for three- and four-year olds to more communities throughout the state as well as to learn how…

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Lifestyle
North Arlington Author Pens Book To Remember Son North Arlington Author Pens Book To Remember Son
North Arlington Author Pens Book To Remember Son NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. -- North Arlington resident Ady Dorsett released a children's book called "Hayden's Heart."Hayden's Heart is an uplifting story for all ages about the love that was bestowed upon him from all that knew him. It shows how one little boy's impact was so profound that it taught people the true meaning of life all over the world. The celebrate the release of the book, Dorsett will be signing copies at Moda Capelli Salon in Lyndhurst on Monday, Feb. 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Books we be available for purchase for $12. Moda Capelli is located at 520 Valley Brook Ave.  

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Schools
Franklin Lakes Opens New Student Registration Franklin Lakes Opens New Student Registration
Franklin Lakes Opens New Student Registration FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- The Franklin Lakes School District began open registration for the 2016-17 school year for both incoming kindergarten students and other students new to the District on Jan. 27.. Residents may begin the open registration process by visiting the District website: www.franklinlakes.k12.nj.us, and selecting the “New Student Registration” link found under “Resources for Faculty.”  Kindergarten Children are eligible to be registered for Kindergarten classes for the 2016-2017 school year if they were born on or before October 1, 2011. Children do not have to be present duri…

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Schools
Wayne Staff Teach Students About 'Makerspace' Wayne Staff Teach Students About 'Makerspace'
Wayne Staff Teach Students About 'Makerspace' WAYNE, N.J. -- Students at Schuyler-Colfax Middle School in Wayne got a lesson on the concept of "MakerSpace" recently.The format of the lesson included opportunities for hands­-on learning and working together in groups. Students, through the use of diagrams and inquiry learned the seven most important internal parts of a desktop computer as well as the names of the ports and their functions. Students were charged with naming the parts with post-­its within a time frame and figuring out how to create a new case for the computers completely out of Legos.

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Neighbors
Tricky Tray, Raffle Aids Fair Lawn Girl In Need Of New Mobility Van Tricky Tray, Raffle Aids Fair Lawn Girl In Need Of New Mobility Van
Tricky Tray, Raffle Aids Fair Lawn Girl In Need Of New Mobility Van FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- A fundraiser to help buy a mobility van for Fair Lawn's Makayla Visbal will be held at the Untouchables Clubhouse on Saturday, Feb. 6. The fundraiser will feature a 50/50 raffle, tricky tray and food from the Empanada Lady.  Visbal was diagnosed with microcephaly (smallness of the head) and cerebral palsy at a young age. She now needs a vehicle that will accommodate her wheel chair.  Admission is $10 at the door.  The fundraiser will run from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.  The Untouchables Clubhouse is located at 216 Hergesell Ave. 

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Events
Closter Releases Key Spring Event Dates Closter Releases Key Spring Event Dates
Closter Releases Key Spring Event Dates CLOSTER, N.J. -- Closter has released a schedule of key events in the spring.  Sunday, April 24: Opening Day for Little League and Girls Softball. The Little League Parade begins at 12:30 p.m. from Borough Hall   Saturday, May 7: Annual Joe Accordino Memorial Fishing Contest from 9 a.m. to noon at Ruckman Pond  Monday, May 30: The Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Service Parade steps off at 10 a.m. Memorial Service follows at Veterans Memorial Park Friday, June 10: Closter’s Country Hoe Down. 

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Events
West Milford Elks Schedule Super Bowl Party West Milford Elks Schedule Super Bowl Party
West Milford Elks Schedule Super Bowl Party WEST MILFORD, N.J. -- The West Milford Elks Club will host a Super Bowl Party on Sunday, Feb. 7. $20 at the door includes food, snacks, beer, wine and soda. There will also be a 50/50 raffle.  The party starts at 5:30 p.m. The Elks Club is located at 1860 Union Valley Rd.

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Lifestyle
Registered Dietitian Talks Children's Nutrition At Northvale Library Registered Dietitian Talks Children's Nutrition At Northvale Library
Registered Dietitian Talks Children's Nutrition At Northvale Library NORTHVALE, N.J. -- Registered Dietitian Jenna Amos will speak about children's nutrition at the Northvale Library on Thursday, Feb. 18.Amos works at the ShopRite of Northvale and graduated from Boston University with her Bachelor's of Science in Nutritional Science.  The discussion will begin at 3:30 p.m. Call 201-768-9555 to register.  The Northvale Library is located at 116 Paris Ave.

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Lifestyle
Paramus Gallery Takes Submissions For County Collection Paramus Gallery Takes Submissions For County Collection
Paramus Gallery Takes Submissions For County Collection PARAMUS, N.J. -- Gallery Bergen invites submissions for the exhibition “Picturing the ‘Garden State’ Now,” opening at Bergen Community College’s main campus March 1. Artists living or working in New Jersey are encouraged to send images for consideration. Works of art in any media that address current visual aspects of social, economic, environmental or other conditions in the State of New Jersey are eligible.  Works should fit within a shipping box. Shipping covered by the college. Larger pieces may be accepted, but should be personally delivered to Gallery Bergen, West Hall, 400 Paramus Rd.…

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