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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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Sports
Valley Chabad In Woodcliff Lake Kicks Off Special Needs Winter Sports Valley Chabad In Woodcliff Lake Kicks Off Special Needs Winter Sports
Valley Chabad In Woodcliff Lake Kicks Off Special Needs Winter Sports WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. --  Valley Chabad’s Friendship Circle will begin its winter sports  league on Sunday, Jan. 17.  Under the Woodcliff Lake Basketball Association, children and teens will have an opportunity to practice the rules, techniques of sports, have a chance to dribble, shoot and score on a team. Professional coaches and volunteers will guide their friends to develop skills, confidence, engage in physical health and friendship. The Friendship Circle, run by Valley Chabad, is a program that pairs teenage volunteers with children and teens with special needs. This program reaches out…

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Events
CASA Of Bergen County To Hold Casino Night Fundraiser CASA Of Bergen County To Hold Casino Night Fundraiser
CASA Of Bergen County To Hold Casino Night Fundraiser WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- CASA for Children of Bergen County will host a casino night fundraiser on Thursday, March 17 at Seasons in Washington Township. The evening will feature gambling games like roulette, craps, Texas hold 'em and black jack. $135 admission includes open bar, hors-d'oeuvres, food stations and desserts.  CASA for Children of Bergen County is the only non-profit in Bergen County whose mission is to give a voice to the children in foster care that have been abused and neglected.  Click here to download the casino night registration form.  Seasons is located at 644 Pas…

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Events
Garfield Library Plans Valentine's Day Craft Garfield Library Plans Valentine's Day Craft
Garfield Library Plans Valentine's Day Craft GARFIELD, N.J. -- The Garfield Public Library will host a Valentine's Day craft night for children on Thursday, Feb. 11. The event will run from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is highly recommended. Call 973-478-3800 or visit in person to sign up.  Light refreshments will be served.  The Garfield Library is located at 500 Midland Ave.

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Schools
Education Department Releases New Academic Standards Statewide Education Department Releases New Academic Standards Statewide
Education Department Releases New Academic Standards Statewide NEW JERSEY — State officials presented recommendations to improve New Jersey’s Common Core standards to the New Jersey State Board of Education on Monday. Besides recommending improvements and revisions to hundreds of standards, the state Department of Education is proposing re-naming the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, and the Common Core State Standards in mathematics and English language arts, to the “New Jersey Student Learning Standards.”  “New Jersey’s standards should reflect New Jersey’s uniqueness, needs, strengths and challenges and also be adaptable to give educators…

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News
Wegman's Recalling Chicken Distributed To New Jersey, New York Locations Wegman's Recalling Chicken Distributed To New Jersey, New York Locations
Wegman's Recalling Chicken Distributed To New Jersey, New York Locations Grocery chain Wegman's is recalling over 1,000 pounds of chicken that were not ins[ected by the .S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service.The following products are subject to recall:  Approximately one-pound vacuum-sealed packages containing "Wegmans Italian Flavored Chicken Breast Cutlet" with a use-by date of Jan. 25, 2016.  Approximately one-pound vacuum-sealed packages containing "Wegmans Brown Sugar Barbecue Seasoned Chicken Breast Cutlet" with a use-by date of Jan. 15, 2016. Three-pound vacuum-sealed packages containing "Wegmans Garl…

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Police & Fire
Man Shot At Bridgeport Housing Complex Man Shot At Bridgeport Housing Complex
Man Shot At Bridgeport Housing Complex BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A man was shot at the Marina Village housing complex on Monday, according to CTPost.com.  Police said the suspect who fired the shots fled on foot, prompting area schools to go into "locked in, lock out" status, CTPost.com reported.  The condition of the victim is not yet known, CTPost.com said.  Click here to read the CTPost.com article. 

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Police & Fire
Man Hospitalized After House Fire In Danbury Man Hospitalized After House Fire In Danbury
Man Hospitalized After House Fire In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. -- A Danbury man was hospitalized for smoke inhalation following a bedroom fire on Sunday morning, according to officials. The fire was reported at 11:15 a.m. on Sheridan St. The blaze originated in the bedroom closet, officials said. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, officials said.

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News
Putnam Could See Early Week Snow Putnam Could See Early Week Snow
Putnam Could See Early Week Snow PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- After a long run of unseasonably warm temperatures, Putnam County residents could experience some light snow on Tuesday afternoon.  Monday will remain sunny and cold with a high around 33 degrees. Temperatures will dip into the teens overnight.  Tuesday will start with mostly cloudy skies, but up to an inch of snow could fall in the afternoon and evening. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.  Sun will return on Wednesday with highs in the mid-20s.  Expect more sun on Thursday and Friday with highs in the 30s before a chance of rain and snow return on Saturday. 

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Dutchess Could See Early Week Snow Dutchess Could See Early Week Snow
Dutchess Could See Early Week Snow DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- After a long run of unseasonably warm temperatures, Dutchess County residents could experience some light snow on Tuesday afternoon.  Monday will remain sunny and cold with a high around 33 degrees. Temperatures will dip into the teens overnight.  Tuesday will start with mostly cloudy skies, but up to an inch of snow could fall in the afternoon and evening. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.  Sun will return on Wednesday with highs in the mid-20s.  Expect more sun on Thursday and Friday with highs in the 30s before a chance of rain and snow return on Saturday.…

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Schools
Wallington Teacher Recognized As B.E.S.T. Educator Of The Month Wallington Teacher Recognized As B.E.S.T. Educator Of The Month
Wallington Teacher Recognized As B.E.S.T. Educator Of The Month WALLINGTON, N.J. -- Wallington teacher Linda Ayers was recently voted the B.E.S.T Educator of the month by the district.  Ayers teaches two sections of accounting, seventh grade Business Skills and eighth Grade Business Skills. She is also the advisor to the Future Business Leaders of America club. Ayers also recently oversaw the Future Business Leaders of America's service project which involved the collection of miscellaneous items for the Bergen County Animal Shelter. Ayers is a 16-year veteran of the district. 

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