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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

Police & Fire
Animal officer from Edgewater seeks venue change in cruelty case Animal officer from Edgewater seeks venue change in cruelty case
Animal officer from Edgewater seeks venue change in cruelty case EDGEWATER, N.J. -- Attorneys for a state animal control officer from Edgewater accused of inhumanely slitting the throat of a baby deer in Bloomfield have requested a change of venue. The lawyers said court officers who also work for the township have a conflict of interst. Vincent Ascolese, 48, used blood draining ("exsanguination") to kill the injured fawn, a method of euthanasia that isn't approved in the state, while he was the director and supervising animal control officer at the North Jersey Humane Society Shelter in Bloomfield, authorities allege. Charges include "ne…

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News
Oakland Officials Debate Bus Stop Relocation Oakland Officials Debate Bus Stop Relocation
Oakland Officials Debate Bus Stop Relocation OAKLAND, N.J. -- Park and ride price increases are prompting one Oakland official to propose moving the borough's only bus stop, according to NorthJersey.com. Councilman Pasquale "Pat" Pignatelli is proposing the town move the bus stop to the end of Oak St, NorthJersey.com reported. For more than a decade, commuters would use the allocated spots at the Coppertree Mall. As demand for spots has increased, other local business owners are complaining that commuters are leaving vehicles in spots outside the designated area. As a result, mall management announced it would begin charging…

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Police & Fire
Midland Park Swears In New Police Officer Midland Park Swears In New Police Officer
Midland Park Swears In New Police Officer MIDLAND PARK, N.J. -- Kreshnick Mahmudi was sworn in as the newest officer in the Midland Park Police Department. Mahmudi previously worked as a Class II special law enforcement officer in Pompton Lakes. He also served as a part-time dispatcher in both Pompton Lakes and Ringwood, according to his LinkedIn profile.  Mayor Patrick "Bud" O'Hagan administered the oath of office on Oct. 22 while Mahmudi's brother, Madrit, held the Bible.

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News
Son's Arrest In Murder Of Parents, School Expansion Top News In Fairfield Son's Arrest In Murder Of Parents, School Expansion Top News In Fairfield
Son's Arrest In Murder Of Parents, School Expansion Top News In Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Here's a look at the top stories in Fairfield County from last week:  Human remains found at an abandoned home in Weston on Thursday were positively identified Friday as Jeffrey and Jeannette Navin, a couple from Easton who have not been seen since August. Police charged their son, Kyle Navin, 27, with two counts of murder and his girlfriend, Jennifer Valiante, 31, of Westport, with conspiracy to commit murder and first-degree hindering prosecution.  The town of Weston was shocked and saddened by the murder of two former residents, Jeannette and Jeffrey Navin. Polic…

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Politics
Bergen Democrats Battle Over Freeholders' Letter To Christie Bergen Democrats Battle Over Freeholders' Letter To Christie
Bergen Democrats Battle Over Freeholders' Letter To Christie BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Democratic officials in Bergen County continue to debate the role of a letter drafted by freeholders may have played in Gov. Chris Christie's removal of John Molinelli as county prosecutor, according to NorthJersey.com. State Sens. Paul Sarlo, D-Wood-Ridge, and Loretta Weinberg, D-Teaneck have gone on the record calling the letter "poorly written," and going as far as saying the letter gave Christie enough political cover to force Molinelli out, NorthJersey.com reported.  Freeholder Chairwoman Joan Voss, who authored the letter, disagreed, saying that she wa…

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Events
Rosalind Grant Performs Jazz Standards At Fort Lee Library Rosalind Grant Performs Jazz Standards At Fort Lee Library
Rosalind Grant Performs Jazz Standards At Fort Lee Library FORT LEE, N.J. -- Jazz vocalist Rosalind Grant will perform at the Fort Lee Public Library on Nov.8.The program will include swing, blues, bossa nova and ballads with songs made popular by Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holiday.  Admission to the event, which begins at 2 p.m., is free. The Fort Lee Public Library is located at 320 Main Street.

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News
South Hackensack Announces Opening for Police Officers South Hackensack Announces Opening for Police Officers
South Hackensack Announces Opening for Police Officers SOUTH HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The Township of South Hackensack is accepting applications for the position of Patrolperson for the South Hackensack Police Department.  Applicants must have either a four year degree in criminal justice, law or similar course of study or a two year degree in said field(s) and four years of military service.  Applications may be obtained from the Municipal Clerk at 227 Phillips Avenue between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.  Applicants shall supply a completed application along with a $100.00 application fee.  Applications must be delivered to the Municipal Clerk, Donna L. Gam…

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Schools
Ridgefield Park Parents Invited To Report Card Training Seminar Ridgefield Park Parents Invited To Report Card Training Seminar
Ridgefield Park Parents Invited To Report Card Training Seminar RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. -- The Ridgefield Park School District is inviting parents of students in grades K-4 to a report card training session at the Junior, Senior High School on Nov. 3.  The seminar, held in the JSHS Auditorium, will explain how the changes in the K - 4 report cards will give parents/guardians and students better feedback on how students are performing in school both academically and socially. The training session begins at 7 p.m. Ridgefield JSHS is located at One Ozzie Nelson Dr.

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Sports
Girls Basketball Registration Opens in Lyndhurst Girls Basketball Registration Opens in Lyndhurst
Girls Basketball Registration Opens in Lyndhurst LYNDHURST, N.J. -- Registration is now open for girls recreational basketball in the township of Lyndhurst.  Registration hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Parks Department building, located at 250 Cleveland Ave. Players will be split into two groups: Third grade through fifth grade, and sixth grade through eighth grade. Registration is also available for an instructional class for first and second-graders.  Registration is $70 for the first child and $40 for each additional child. Instructional class is $25. Payment must be made by money order or check. 

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Events
All Welcome To Garfield Thanksgiving Service All Welcome To Garfield Thanksgiving Service
All Welcome To Garfield Thanksgiving Service GARFIELD, N.J. -- Our Lady of the Mount Virgin Church in Garfield will host a Thanksgiving interfaith service on Wednesday, Nov. 18 Service will begin at 7 p.m. with refreshments and fellowship to follow.  Volunteers are also needed for the choir. For more information call Janet Blair at (646) 321-3737. The church is located 188 MacArthur Ave. Attachments:

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