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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

Schools

Clifton Public Schools Provides Precautionary Water Bottles CLIFTON, N.J. -- Clifton Public Schools began handing out bottled water to students on Monday in response to concerns of the water quality coming from the fountains. The district will begin testing all 227 of the fountains in the district to ensure the water is healthy and potable. Parents may also send their children to school with bottled water from home.

by Joe Jenkins

04/05/2016

Schools

Photos: Maywood School District Welcomes Back Alumni MAYWOOD, N.J. — Maywood natives were reunited at Maywood School District's fourth annual Alumni Night on Friday, April 1. The night featured basketball games in the Maywood Avenue School gymnasium, school tours and yearbook signings. At 8:30 p.m. More than 300 alumni came back. Maywood Alumni Night started in 2005, when the district celebrated the 25th anniversary of its championship basketball team.

by Joe Jenkins

04/05/2016

Schools

Ridgewood Student Sponsors 'He Named Me Malala' Screening RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Ridgewood High School Junior Isabel Faherty is sponsoring a free screening of the film "He Named Me Malala" on Wednesday, April 6 at the library.An introduction discussing the education of women in developing countries will take place prior to the screening at 6:30 p.m. The screening is free and will take place at 7 p.m. The Ridgewood library is located at 125 N Maple Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

04/05/2016

Events

Little Ferry Organizes Dedication Ceremony For New Mural LITTLE FERRY, N.J. -- Little Ferry will host a dedication ceremony for a recently completed mural on the long wall in the library's reference room on Saturday, April 30. The mural was designed and completed by Bill Riedel. He painted the work in five sections, all of which depict historic moments via buildings erected in Little Ferry history since the founding of the borough. Reidel is also responsible for designing the seal for the borough. The reception will take place at the library from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Little Ferry Library is located at 239 Liberty St.

by Joe Jenkins

04/05/2016

Lifestyle

Ringwood Library Invites Families To Join 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten RINGWOOD, N.J. -- Families are invited to join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at Ringwood Public Library. One Thousand Books Before Kindergarten is a nationwide challenge that encourages parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to their children. By reading one book a night, families can reach the 1,000-book goal in three years and provide their children essential early literacy skills. Pledge cards are available at the Ringwood Public Library for parents to add children’s names to the library’s thousand books bulletin board. Books read during Nursery Rhyme Time (Monday…

by Joe Jenkins

04/05/2016

Events

Leonia Library Organizes Special Spring Programs LEONIA, N.J. -- The Leonia Library has several events to keep residents busy through the rest of spring. The Library will host a special reading of Barry Sheinkopf's poetry on Thursday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Leah Roland will discuss the history of jewelery on Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. Learn more about fitness and health through dance on Thursday, April 28 at 7 p.m. Learn about the artist Henri Matisse and his artwork then create your own vase and flower drawing based on Matisse's style on Wednesday, May 4 at 2:30 p.m. Leonia Day will be held on Sunday, May 15 at 1 p.m. David Kriso will dis…

by Joe Jenkins

04/05/2016

Events

Rutherford Library Announces Event Schedule RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Rutherford Public Library has several upcoming activities for kids and adults alike. The Knit One, Read Two knitting and book discussion group will meet on Wednesday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss "The Invention of Wings" by Sue Monk Kidd. Drop-In Storytime will host a morning and afternoon drop-in storytime program on Wednesday, April 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Storytime will also be conducted in the morning at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 7. All children from infants to 5-year-olds and their caregivers are invited to stop…

by Joe Jenkins

04/05/2016

Business

Rutherford's Boiling Springs Savings Bank Promotes Assistant VPs RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Mary Anne Butler and William L. Schwerzler were promoted to Assistant Vice Presidents of Boiling Springs Bank in Rutherford at a recent board meeting. Butler joined Boiling Springs in June of 2009 and is currently the Deposit Services Assistant Manager. Prior to joining Boiling Springs, she was the Assistant Vice President of Operations at NVE Bank. Butler earned an Associate of Applied Science degree at Bergen Community College and currently resides in Saddle Brook. Schwerzler began at Boiling Springs in 2013 and is currently the Bank’s Senior Credit Analyst. He ha…

by Joe Jenkins

04/05/2016

Schools

Immaculate Heart Academy, Bergen Catholic Students Prepare For Play WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- Students from Immaculate Heart Academy and Bergen Catholic will team up to present a production of "Aresenic and Old Lace" starting on Friday, April 29. The show is directed by Maureen McNulty and produced by the IHA International Thespian Honor Society. Tickets for the shows are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Reserve tickets by emailing mmcnulty@ihanj.com. Show times are: Friday, April 29 at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at 7 p.m. Sunday, May1 at 2 p.m. Immaculate Heart Academy is located at 500 Van Emburgh Ave. in Washington Township…

by Joe Jenkins

04/05/2016

Schools

Frisch Students Participate In Math Tournament At Yale PARAMUS, N.J. -- Several Frisch students spent a long Shabbat weekend at Yale University to participate in the Math Majors of America Tournament for High Schools annual competition. The exam was given on a Saturday but thanks to the efforts of a couple of enterprising Yale students, observant day school students were able to take the exam on Sunday. In the first round of the competition, students worked individually and had 75 minutes to answer twelve questions. The second round featured teams that were tasked with answering 12 problems in a 75 minutes window. The final round was the “Mat…

by Joe Jenkins

04/05/2016

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