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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

Lodi To Rent Out VFW Hall LODI, N.J. -- The Borough of Lodi entered into an agreement to rent out the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall for various events, according to NorthJersey.com. The borough will use the hall to hold programs for seniors, veterans as well as recreation programs, NorthJersey.com reported. The agreement states the borough will lease the hall, located at 163 Union St. for $1,000 a month, NorthJersey.com said.

by Joe Jenkins

12/01/2015

Police & Fire

Stratford Police Charge 'White Sock' Robber With Rape STRATFORD, Conn. -- Stratford Police charged a Milford man Friday with a raping a woman on the town boat launch, according to the Connecticut Post website. Christopher Walsh, 32, was charged with first-degree sexual assault and first-degree unlawful restraint and held on $300,000 bond, CTPost.com reported. Walsh served six years in prison for holding up victims in hotels in Stratford and Trumbull while wearing a white sock on his right hand, CTPost.com said. Click here to read the full article.

by Joe Jenkins

11/30/2015

Events

Bogota School Seeks Vendors For Holiday Craft Fair BOGOTA, N.J. -- Bogota's Lillian Steen School is searching for vendors to add to its Holiday Bazaar on Saturday Dec. 5.The event is for vendors of crafts, new and used items and direct sales. Vendor registration is $25. The fair will begin at 11 a.m. on Main Street. MORE INFO: kmeberg@gmail.com or meggs79@gmail.com

by Joe Jenkins

11/30/2015

Business

Volunteers Rebuild Hackensack Homes Impacted By Superstorm Sandy HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County will host a team of volunteers on its Sandy Restoration job site in Hackensack on Tuesday, Dec. 1 as part of Giving Tuesday.Volunteers will continue a tradition started in 2013 to help repair, rebuild and restore homes destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Since the program began, Habitat Bergen has completed 58 critical home repairs. The home being restored this year is located at 233 Jackson Ave. MORE INFO: Contact Nicole Murray at NicoleM@habitatbergen.org or call (201) 457-1020.

by Joe Jenkins

11/30/2015

Events

Students Ready To Rock Mexicali Live in Teaneck Throwdown TEANECK, N.J. -- School of Rock will host a "Throwdown" at Teaneck’s Mexicali Live on Tues. Dec. 12. The event will include students from Saddle Brook, Waldwick, Chatham, Montclair, Orangeburg, Tenafly, Waldwick and Wayne School of Rock venues in their "Kids with a Voice" competition. Admission is $10 per person. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the competition beginning at 7 p.m. MORE: reservation@MexiCaliLive.com or (201) 833-0011

by Joe Jenkins

11/30/2015

Business

Co-Owner Of Yonkers Hotel Wins Two Prestigious Awards New City resident Maria Pampafikos, co-owner & Vice President of the Royal Regency Hotel in Yonkers, is the recent recipient of of two prestigious awards in the same week. Pampafikos was awarded the Westfair Communications “Milli” award on Nov. 17 as well as the 914INC. Magazine’s “Women in Business” award on Nov. 20. “I am honored to receive both the ‘Milli’ award from Westfair Communications and the ‘Women in Business’ award from 914INC. Magazine,” Pampafikos said in a statement. “My family has owned the Hotel since 1994, and I am committed to continuing their legacy while providing o…

by Joe Jenkins

11/29/2015

Events

Get Computer Savvy At Oakland Library OAKLAND, N.J. -- The Oakland Public Library will host a weekly series of lessons on how certain computer programs or websites work on Wednesdays. Computer Workshop Wednesdays will run from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2 will feature tips on how to create a Facebook account and how to connect with friends and family. Basic computer knowledge, internet skills and a valid email are required. Call Cathy at (201) 337-3742 to reserve seat or for additional information. The Oakland Library is located at 2 Municipal Plaza.

by Joe Jenkins

11/29/2015

Sports

Tailgate Before Glen Rock Football Championship Game GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- Glen Rock football fans can celebrate the varsity team's accomplishments with a tailgate outside MetLife Stadium before the title game on Thursday, Dec. 3.Fans can meet at section G7 of the parking lot. Fans should bring their own food and drinks. Glen Rock will face Mahwah in the North 1, Group 2 sectional championship. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. Participants Glen Rock will play Mahwah in the North 1, Group 2 sectional championship game. The Panthers defeated rival Hawthorne in overtime in the semifinals to reach the finals.

by Joe Jenkins

11/29/2015

Events

Fair Lawn Concert Will Help Feed The Needy FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- The Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club will host a benefit concert for the Center for Food Action with Tribes Hill Artists will be held Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Fair Lawn Community Center.Other artists include: Fred Gillen Jr., Matt Turk, Susan Kane, Judy Kass and Pluck & Rail. The show begins at 8 p.m. Call (201) 384 1325 or visit www.hurdygurdyfolk.org for ticket sales and more information. The Fair Lawn Community Center is located at 10-10 20th St.

by Joe Jenkins

11/29/2015

News

Drug Bust Tops Last Week's News In Rockland County ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories last week from around Rockland County. Thirty suspects are facing charges stemming from a massive narcotics bust in Rockland County. Piermont and Suffern are among the top 26 suburbs to raise a family in New York this year. Spring Valley Mayor Demeza Delhomme will reportedly reject any building permit applications from Jewish developers in retaliation for supporting political opponents. Torne Valley Vineyards in Hillburn is bringing a small taste of Napa Valley to Rockland County. A murder suspect was arrested Monday in New Jersey …

by Joe Jenkins

11/29/2015

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