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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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Events
Verismo Opera Presents Lucia Di Lammermoor Verismo Opera Presents Lucia Di Lammermoor
Verismo Opera Presents Lucia Di Lammermoor ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- The Verismo Opera will perform Gaetano Donizetti's immortal opera, "Lucia di Lammermoor," on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. at the Bergen Performing Arts Center. The cast will include Hea Ran Kim, Hyong Sik Jo and Youngjoo An. Tenor Giovanni Simone of Fort Lee will perform the principal role Normanno. Simone, co-founder of Verismo Opera, has performed in over 57 productions of Lucia di Lammermoor singing the roles of Normanno and Arturo. "Lucia di Lammermoor, the jewel of Donizetti's compositions, is a joy to see and hear with gorgeous costumes and beautiful m…

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Schools
Parents Concerned Cliffside Park Schools Are Overcrowded Parents Concerned Cliffside Park Schools Are Overcrowded
Parents Concerned Cliffside Park Schools Are Overcrowded CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. -- Cliffside Park parents are growing more concerned about overcrowding in several of the district's schools, according to NorthJersey.com.  The district is adding temporary classrooms at School 5 to house close to 180 kindergartners, but construction was delayed due to a number of factors, NorthJersey.com reported.  The school expansion committee is looking into either building a new school, or adding on to one of the current buildings for a more permanent solution, NorthJersey.com said.  Click here to read the full article. 

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Lifestyle
Holiday Marketplace Open At Bergenfield Library Through Sunday Holiday Marketplace Open At Bergenfield Library Through Sunday
Holiday Marketplace Open At Bergenfield Library Through Sunday BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- The Friends of the Bergenfield Library will host a Holiday marketplace starting on Thursday and running through Sunday in the Friends' Room.  The marketplace will feature glass art, books, special gift baskets and the Jewelry Jubilee. Gifts will be fit for all of the upcoming holidays, including Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hours will be Thursday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.  The Bergenfield Library is located at 50 W Clinton Ave. 

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Police & Fire
Bridgeport Police: Teenage Girl Lured Into Car, Assaulted Bridgeport Police: Teenage Girl Lured Into Car, Assaulted
Bridgeport Police: Teenage Girl Lured Into Car, Assaulted BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Bridgeport Police are searching for a suspect who attempted to abduct a 17-year-old girl on Monday, officials said. The incident took place at 7:15 a.m. near the corner of Boston and Palisade Avenues.  The victim was walking to school when she was approached by a charcoal gray Toyota Yaris, police said. The driver attempted to lure the victim into the vehicle, police said. Once the victim was in the car, she was assaulted by the driver, police said.  The victim was able to bail out of the vehicle while it was traveling on Boston Avenue, police said. The suspect then mad…

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Police & Fire
State Police Charge Two Darien Cops In Shooting State Police Charge Two Darien Cops In Shooting
State Police Charge Two Darien Cops In Shooting DARIEN, Conn. -- Two Darien police officers are facing multiple charges in connection with reports of gunshots fired after a two-month-long investigation, according to Connecticut State Police. James Martin, 41, and Daniel Ehret, 38, turned themselves in after a lengthy investigation into why Martin's unoccupied vehicle was found in his driveway with numerous bullet holes in the exterior on Aug. 1, State Police said.  Both Martin and Ehret were charged with second-degree breach of peace, second-degree unlawful discharge of a firearm, and reckless endangerment.  They voluntarily turned thems…

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News
Garfield Man Dies After Getting Hit By Car At Garden State Plaza Garfield Man Dies After Getting Hit By Car At Garden State Plaza
Garfield Man Dies After Getting Hit By Car At Garden State Plaza GARFIELD, N.J. -- A Garfield man was killed after getting struck by a vehicle at the Garden State Plaza on Monday, according to NJ.com.  Anthony Marchese, 59, was pinned under the vehicle in the parking garage near Lord and Taylor at approximately 9 a.m. He was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center, but succumbed to his injuries that night, NJ.com reported.  Click here to read the full article. 

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Sports
ESPN: Giants Player Contracts MRSA; East Rutherford Facilities Sterilized ESPN: Giants Player Contracts MRSA; East Rutherford Facilities Sterilized
ESPN: Giants Player Contracts MRSA; East Rutherford Facilities Sterilized EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Giants Tight End Daniel Fells contracted MRSA, according to ESPN.com.  Fells had been placed on season-ending injured reserve due to what officials called a staph infection on Monday. While MRSA can often be serious and potentially fatal, Fells is expected to be okay, ESPN.com reported. The team's East Rutherford facilities have been scrubbed as a precaution.  Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is caused by a type of staph bacteria that's become resistant to many of the antibiotics used to treat ordinary staph infections. Most MR…

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Schools
Bloomingdale BOE Launches Mentoring Program Bloomingdale BOE Launches Mentoring Program
Bloomingdale BOE Launches Mentoring Program BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. -- The Bloomingdale Board of Education is looking for volunteers to help launch its middle school mentoring service, according to NorthJersey.com.  The district currently has one volunteer, but was hoping for at least five to 10 when they organized the initiative. Volunteers must be fingerprinted in accordance with state law, NorthJersey.com reported.  Mentors will attend training sessions before being added to a pre-arraigned schedule, NorthJersey.com said.  Click here to read the full article. 

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Events
Support Garfield VFW At Flapjack Fundraiser Support Garfield VFW At Flapjack Fundraiser
Support Garfield VFW At Flapjack Fundraiser GARFIELD, N.J. -- The Garfield VFW will host a flapjack fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 10 at Applebee's on Passaic Street.  The fundraiser will run from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tickets are $10 with proceeds going to support the Garfield VFW.  Call the VFW at (973) 772-4696 for more information. 

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Old Tappan Library Offers Discussion About Healthy Meals Old Tappan Library Offers Discussion About Healthy Meals
Old Tappan Library Offers Discussion About Healthy Meals OLD TAPPAN, N.J. -- Jenna Amos, the regional director of Inserra Shoprite and a dietician will hold a discussion on Thurs Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Old Tappan Library.  Amos will review strategies for cooking and creating healthy snacks. Attendees will learn about simple swaps to reading food labels, while learning nutritional information.  For more information, call (201) 664-3499.  The Old Tappan Library is located at 56 Russell Ave. 

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