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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
Major River Vale Construction Project Closes Rivervale Rd. Major River Vale Construction Project Closes Rivervale Rd.
Major River Vale Construction Project Closes Rivervale Rd. RIVER VALE, N.J. -- Rivervale Rd. will be closed from Old Tappan Road to Town Hall as crews begin phase 2 of a major construction project on Thursday, Dec. 10.  No Traffic will be allowed in the work zone and will have to follow posted detours.  The section of Rivervale Rd. is expected to be closed for approximately 2-3 months.  Those traveling eastbound will be detoured to Old Tappan Road to Washington Avenue then to Westwood Avenue. Westbound motorists will be detoured to Prospect Avenue  then to Ruckman Road and finally to Piermont Avenue.

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by Joe Jenkins
Lifestyle
Oakland Library Raffles Star Wars Toys Oakland Library Raffles Star Wars Toys
Oakland Library Raffles Star Wars Toys OAKLAND, N.J. -- The Oakland Library will raffle off a basket full of Star Wars prizes on Saturday, Dec. 19 to one lucky child. One raffle ticket will be issued to children up to grade five for every item checked out until the close of business on Friday, Dec. 18. The Oakland Library is located at 2 Municipal Plaza. Click here for more information.

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by Joe Jenkins
News
Little Ferry Seeks Applicants For Municipal Positions Little Ferry Seeks Applicants For Municipal Positions
Little Ferry Seeks Applicants For Municipal Positions LITTLE FERRY, N.J. -- The Borough of Little Ferry is seeking applicants for several municipal positions. The borough is seeking applications for a: Municipal attorney Municipal auditor Planning/Zoning Board attorney Planner Bond counsel Municipal engineer Special projects/capital engineer Risk manager Borough prosecutor Borough public defender Municipal architect Energy consultant Financial advisor IT consultant Vehicle repair services All positions are one-year contracts with the borough. Applicants must submit statements of qualification submitted to be opened and read at 10:30 a.m. on…

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by Joe Jenkins
Events
Hillsdale Library Explores Foreign Films In Series Hillsdale Library Explores Foreign Films In Series
Hillsdale Library Explores Foreign Films In Series HILLSDALE, N.J. --  The Hillsdale Public Library will host its Foreign Film Series on Monday, Dec 21.The series will discuss how film themes, actors and characters differ from their American counterparts. Film selections are chosen for adult audiences. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m.  The Hillsdale Public Library is located at 509 Hillsdale Ave. Call (201) 358-5072 for more information.

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by Joe Jenkins
Police & Fire
Paramus Police Welcome Four Special Police Officers Paramus Police Welcome Four Special Police Officers
Paramus Police Welcome Four Special Police Officers PARAMUS, N.J. -- The Paramus Police Department welcomed four new special officers. Elias Atie, Justine Matulewicz, Driton Maloku and Joey Rizzolo were all graduated from the Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute on Dec. 3. They will serve the community as Class I Special Police Officers. Class I Special Officers do not carry firearms and have limited law enforcement powers.

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Police & Fire
Bergen County Sheriff Offers "Active Shooter Safety Tips" Bergen County Sheriff Offers "Active Shooter Safety Tips"
Bergen County Sheriff Offers "Active Shooter Safety Tips" BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area, and recent active shooter incidents have emphasized the need for a coordinated response by law enforcement and informed individuals to save lives. The Bergen County Sheriff Office (BCSD) is committed to working with its partners to protect schools, workplaces, houses of worship, transportation centers, other public gathering sites, and communities.  Local and state law enforcement agencies are virtually always the first ones on the scene, and creating a cont…

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by Sheriff Michael Saudino
Events
Pompton Lakes Train Rolls To Collect Toys Pompton Lakes Train Rolls To Collect Toys
Pompton Lakes Train Rolls To Collect Toys POMPTON LAKES, N.J. -- A train will ride into Pompton Lakes on Dec. 12 at 1 Station Plaza to collect all the toys donated for Toys for Tots.Residents are still able to drop off toys until the train arrives at 1:45 p.m.  Drop-off locations in Pompton Lakes include: Axton's Restaurant Bella Sara Cardinal Frame Celtic Themes Christ Church Family First Funding 40 Day Reset Home Field Advantage R & M Hardware Shopper's Liquors. Toys should be new and unwrapped.

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Business
More Fine-Dining Coming To East Rutherford's American Dream More Fine-Dining Coming To East Rutherford's American Dream
More Fine-Dining Coming To East Rutherford's American Dream EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The American Dream complex in East Rutherford will feature three Carpaccio fine dining restaurants. American dream, owned by the Canada-based Ghermezian family, will feature  combination of retail, dining, entertainment and attractions all in one spot. “I am fortunate to have met the Ghermezian family and so strongly believe in their vision that we will be bringing three world-class restaurant concepts to American Dream.” Tom Billante, president of Carpaccio said in a statement. “We look forward to featuring multiple concepts from the Carpaccio family of restaurants…

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Neighbors
Westwood School Raises Money In No-Shave Event Westwood School Raises Money In No-Shave Event
Westwood School Raises Money In No-Shave Event WESTWOOD, N.J. -- Staff members at Westwood Regional Junior and Senior High School raised $700 during No Shave November, a global event that works to raise funds to support men’s health programs. The 30-day challenge invited participants to “Grow, Give, or Move,” grow a moustache, donate to the fund, or commit to being active every day during November.  Members Emilio Prisco, Dan Pena, Keith DeBlasio, James Thomas, Tom Jarusiewicz, James Lawrence, Jr./Sr. High School Principal Frank Connelly, Rob Glander, Mike Attanasio, and Charles Collis helped raise the funds. 

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Events
Ho-Ho-Kus Will See Santa At Work At The Hermitage Ho-Ho-Kus Will See Santa At Work At The Hermitage
Ho-Ho-Kus Will See Santa At Work At The Hermitage HO-HO-KUS, N.J. -- The Hermitage in Ho-Ho-Kus is hosting a “Santa’s Workshop" on Sunday, Dec. 20.Children can visit Santa while he prepares for his big night, as well as make some crafts and take some photos with Santa.  Children are invited to send a letter to Santa in care of The Hermitage. Letters received by Dec. 15 will be displayed at the workshop. One prize will be awarded to a young letter writer selected at random. Children must be present to win the prize. The event will run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for children ages 6-12. Children under 5 are …

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