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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

Lyndhurst Mulls New Prek-K Program LYNDHURST, N.J. -- The Township of Lyndhurst Parks and Recreation Department is looking into the possibility of starting a Pre-K 3 program. The program will be for children turning 3 by October 1, 2016. Depending on the number of students enrolled, there could be a morning program and an afternoon program. Officials are considering the Pre-K 3 program due to continued interest from parents and the continued success of the Pre-K 4 program. The cost of the program would be $10 per session. If interested, contact Theresa Cicero at the Parks Department at 201-804-2482.

by Joe Jenkins

04/02/2016

Events

Spring into Good Health with ShopRite of Ramsey’s Wellness Events RAMSEY, N.J. -- ShopRite of Ramsey will host a series of events throughout the month of April to promote good health. Monday, April 4 – Gluten-Free Store Tour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. ShopRite’s registered dietitian, will be offering two guided store tours in partnership with Generation Gluten Free. During the tour, participants will learn more about ShopRite’s wide selection of gluten-free products and get to know more about the new local chapter of the Gluten Intolerance Group. Moday, April 11 – Product Spotlight Featuring Love Beets and NutriBullet from noon to 2 p.m. ShopRite’s registered…

by Joe Jenkins

04/02/2016

Schools

Rutherford Students Donate To School In Uganda RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Students at Pierrepont School in Rutherford have been invited to partner with Saint Lawrence School in Migyera, Uganda, to assist with their “Change A Life Uganda, Funds for Farming” program. The donation time frame will run from March to April. Children have been asked to donate any spare money to the cause. It is the goal of each homeroom to collect enough money to buy a goat, a pig or a cow, for a student and his/her family. The gift of an animal gives children and families a source of income, providing milk, meat and funds to improve their livelihood. $50 gives the…

by Joe Jenkins

04/02/2016

Events

All Seasons Chamber Players To Perform at Teaneck Library TEANECK, N.J. -- The All Seasons Chamber Players will perform at the Teaneck Library on Sunday, April 3. The program, entitled String Fling, will feature works for piano and strings including Schubert’s String Trio in B Flat; Turina’s rhapsodic Piano Quartet in A Minor, Johannes Brahms’ entertaining and popular Hungarian Dances for Piano Four Hands, and Gabriel Faure’s magnificant Piano Quartet in C Minor. The concert is part of the library’s Music On A Sunday Afternoon Series sponsored by the Friends of the Teaneck Public Library. Admission is free, the public is invited, and a reception wi…

by Joe Jenkins

04/02/2016

Schools

East Rutherford Considers Summer Faust Swim Program EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- East Rutherford officials are mulling over a proposal to enter a shared-services agreement with the board of education to use the swimming pool at the Faust School for a summer recreation program, according to NorthJersey.com. The borough would pay up to $10,000 a month for use of the pool, but critics, including Mayor James Cassella said the price is too high, NorthJersey.com reported. The discussion came about following a letter from Interim Superintendent Joseph Abate who made it a primary goal upon his arrival two years ago to get the pool at the Faust School fu…

by Joe Jenkins

04/01/2016

Sports

Ridgewood Crew Recruits Members RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Ridgewood crew team is looking for middle schoolers to join its learn to row program starting on Sunday, April 24 at the Passaic River Rowing Association.The program will be held on April 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, April 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, May 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The learn to row program is $450. Log on to ridgewoodcrew.com or email row@ridgewoodcrew.com for more information. The Passaic River Rowing Association is located at 779 Riverside Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

04/01/2016

Events

Wyckoff Y Offers Free Class For Cancer Survivors WYCKOFF, N.J. -- The Wyckoff YMCA is offering an eight-week class designed for cancer survivers starting on Tuesday, April 12. The course will include cardiovascular fitness, nutrition, resistance training, meditation, yoga, and a variety of resources to support a healthy and strong lifestyle throughout recovery. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from April 12 through May 31 at 2 p.m. Log on to wyckoffymca.org or call 201-891-2081 to register. The Wyckoff YMCA is located at 691 Wyckoff Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

04/01/2016

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Man Busted In Upstate New York With 2 Pounds Of Pot BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – A Bridgeport man was charged with possession of more than 2 pounds of marijuana after a traffic stop in upstate New York on Tuesday, according to New York State Police. Neville R. Boreland, 32, was pulled over on Interstate 90 in Schodack, N.Y., and was found with approximately 2.2 pounds of marijuana, police said. He was subsequently charged with second-degree criminal possession of marijuana, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, and multiple traffic violations, officials said. Boreland was arraigned in the Town of Canaan Court and remanded to Columbia County J…

by Joe Jenkins

04/01/2016

Neighbors

Candidates Sought for Bergen County Leadership Program HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Bergen LEADS - an innovative, 10-month learning and leadership program for adults who live or work in Bergen County - is now accepting applications for the Class of 2017. Bergen LEADS, now in its eighth year, is a program of the Volunteer Center of Bergen County. Under the guidance of former Bergen County Executive William “Pat” Schuber, participants are immersed in a curriculum that introduces them to topical issues of local importance and encourages them to explore leadership styles, enhance leadership capacity and become engaged in helping to solve some of the challen…

by Joe Jenkins

04/01/2016

Schools

Fair Lawn Friends Of Music Has Indoor Percussion, Color Guard Show FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- Fair Lawn Friends of Music is hosting an indoor percussion and color guard show at the High School on Saturday, April 2.The event features the best high school groups from all over the New York and New Jersey presenting 5-minute shows telling stories through dance and flag, rifle and sword tossing. The show will begin at noon and run until 5 p.m. Fair Lawn's junior varsity team has placed first in national championships in the last two years and the varsity has placed first and second in the last two years, respectively. Fair Lawn High School is located at 14-00 Berdan …

by Joe Jenkins

04/01/2016

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