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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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Newtown's C.H. Booth Library Discusses The Life Of The Colonial Women Newtown's C.H. Booth Library Discusses The Life Of The Colonial Women
Newtown's C.H. Booth Library Discusses The Life Of The Colonial Women NEWTOWN, Conn. -- A lecture about the life of colonial New England women will be held at the C.H. Booth Library in Newtown on Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m.Velya Jancz-Urban, author of "Acquiescence," will discuss menstruation, sex and birth control, childbirth, sickness and medicine of the time.  Click here to register for the event. The library is located at 25 Main St. 

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Talk About Sweet: It's National Candy Day, Hackensack Talk About Sweet: It's National Candy Day, Hackensack
Talk About Sweet: It's National Candy Day, Hackensack Need an excuse to indulge in leftover Halloween candy? Celebrate National Candy Day on Wednesday.  The term "candy" came into use in the 13th Century, deriving from the Persian word "Qand" and "Qandi." Candy was originally made from honey, which was more readily available than sugar at the time. Candy was used to soothe upset stomachs and sore throats. It was largely an item limited to more affluent members of society, according to National Day Calendar. Candy began making its way to the new world in the 18th Century, but didn't become readily affordable until…

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Hackensack Stargazers Could See Rare Glow Of Northern Lights Hackensack Stargazers Could See Rare Glow Of Northern Lights
Hackensack Stargazers Could See Rare Glow Of Northern Lights Star gazers throughout the Northeast could have the chance to see the Northern Lights on Tuesday night.  Viewing the atmospheric phenomenon will be best during the first half of the night in an area with minimal light pollution. Aurora Borealis will be visible toward the northern horizon. In addition to the northern lights, the Taurids meteor shower will take place and could produce as many as 10 meteors per hour. 

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What Are You Eating For National Sandwich Day, White Plains? What Are You Eating For National Sandwich Day, White Plains?
What Are You Eating For National Sandwich Day, White Plains? Put down the hot pocket or wrap you had planned for lunch on Tuesday and pay homage to the true lunch-time staple, the sandwich in honor of National Sandwich Day. The modern sandwich is believed to be named for John Montagu, the Fourth Earl of Sandwich, but the circumstances of the sandwich's invention is cloudy, according to National Day Calendar One widely-held legend is that Montagu hated to leave the gambling table in order to have a meal. Instead, he had his servants bring him pieces of meat between pieces of bread. Other players at the table began to place the same order by saying &qu…

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Oakland Senior Center Full Of Events Into Holiday Season Oakland Senior Center Full Of Events Into Holiday Season
Oakland Senior Center Full Of Events Into Holiday Season OAKLAND, N.J. -- The Oakland Senior Center will host several events over the next several weeks to keep senior citizens busy.  Events will be held Monday through Friday, except for Thanksgiving and Nov. 27.  Activities include art class, zumba, poker, word games, health screenings and more.  Special trips include a Christmas show and lunch at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on Dec. 7 and a Victorian Christmas at Ringwood Manor Dec. 9.  The center is located at 20 Lawlor Drive. For more information, call the center at 201-405-7731. 

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Firefighters In Training Practice At Bergen's Fire Training Center Firefighters In Training Practice At Bergen's Fire Training Center
Firefighters In Training Practice At Bergen's Fire Training Center BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- Approximately 50 young firefighters-to-be from Bergenfield, Old Tappan, Alpine, Park Ridge, Tenafly, New Milford, Rutherford, Emerson and Harrington Park practiced at the Bergenfield Fire Training Center, according to northjersey.com.The recruits drilled for several hours, learning to use breathing masks and air packs, push ladders up against a building, hook a hose up to a hydrant, keep a flowing hose under control, northjersey.com reported.  Read the full store here.

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Rutherford Offers Free Flu Vaccinations Rutherford Offers Free Flu Vaccinations
Rutherford Offers Free Flu Vaccinations RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Rutherford Health Department is offering free flu vaccinations to residents over 3-years-old.  Those interested in receiving the vaccine can contact the public health nurses weekdays between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Non-residents can also receive the vaccination for $18. Contact the Health Department at (201) 460-3020 for additional information. 

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5K Championship Comes To Harrington Park 5K Championship Comes To Harrington Park
5K Championship Comes To Harrington Park HARRINGTON PARK, N.J. -- The Harrington Park Sports Boosters will host the Fall Spectacular 5K, a USA Track and Field Open Women's Championship race, on Nov. 14. A kiddie dash for children ages 6 and under will begin at 9 a.m. with a one-mile fun run for kids 9 and under starting at 9:15, at Harrington Park High School. Then comes the 10 a.m. walk/run. Registration for the 5k is $25; the mile fun run is $15 and the kiddie dash is $10. Prices are set to increase after Nov. 7.  CLICK HERE to register. Harrington Park School is located at 191 Harriot Ave.

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Downed Utility Pole Snarls Traffic On Old Mill Road In Valley Cottage Downed Utility Pole Snarls Traffic On Old Mill Road In Valley Cottage
Downed Utility Pole Snarls Traffic On Old Mill Road In Valley Cottage VALLEY COTTAGE, N.Y. -- A downed utility pole in Valley Cottage has caused heavy delays on Old Mill Road Monday morning.  The accident left downed wires on top of the vehicle and left a transformer leaking fuel. Police and firefighters are on the scene. 

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Woody Allen Filming Tops Week's News In Rockland County Woody Allen Filming Tops Week's News In Rockland County
Woody Allen Filming Tops Week's News In Rockland County ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories last week from around Rockland County.  Woody Allen was seen shooting a scene for an unnamed film in Nyack. Richard Vasquez, Republican candidate for Sheriff in Rockland County, has been suspended for 30 days as police chief in Woodbury. A hazmat team is analyzing drains, ceilings and garbage cans at Rockland Community College to discover what caused one student to pass out Wednesday and another to fall ill. The East Ramapo Central School District has a new interim Superintendent, Deborah Wortham, to replace Superintendent Joel M. Kl…

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