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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

Lifestyle
BuzzFeed Profiles The Top Bars In Every State BuzzFeed Profiles The Top Bars In Every State
BuzzFeed Profiles The Top Bars In Every State Cheers may be the bar where everybody knows your name, but that doesn't mean its the most popular place to be. Buzzfeed teamed up with social media city guide Foursquare to determine the most popular bars in all 50 states and Washington D.C. Connecticut's most popular watering hole was J. Timothy's Taverne in Plainville. The bar's website boasts the No. 2 wings in the country according to the Daily Meal.  Zeppelin Hall and Biergarten in Jersey City took top honors in the Garden State, due in large part to its three-page beer menu.  New Yorkers flock to the Hudson River and hop on board th…

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Schools
Dumont Schools Already Planning For 2016 Kindergarten Registration Dumont Schools Already Planning For 2016 Kindergarten Registration
Dumont Schools Already Planning For 2016 Kindergarten Registration DUMON, N.J. -- Dumont Public Schools will begin the kindergarten registration process on Tuesday, March 1, 2016.  Kindergarten registration is open to all children living within the district who will turn 5 on or before Oct. 1, 2016.  Residency verification must take place before a child can be registered. Parents or guardians must call (201) 338-8933 to make an appointment.  Appointments for residency verification will be held from Jan. 4 through Feb. 25. Verification appointments will be held at the Board of Education building located at 25 Depew St.  Click here to view the required doc…

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Obituaries
Jane Nixon, 84, Rochelle Park Resident Jane Nixon, 84, Rochelle Park Resident
Jane Nixon, 84, Rochelle Park Resident ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. -- Jane Nixon (McCarthy),of Rochelle Park, died away on Monday, Dec. 7. She was 84. Before retiring, Jane worked for the Paramus Board of Education as a Teacher. She was also a member of the Rochelle Park Seniors.  Nixon was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Rochelle Park and a member of their Rosary Society, the Parish Council, the Mothers Guild and the Catholic Youth Organization.  She is predeceased by her husband Jack Nixon and her brother Frederick McCarthy.  Nixon is survived by her children Robert Nixon and his wife Robbie, Beth Hearne and Pa…

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Obituaries
Alicia Cavanaugh, 82, Englewood Cliffs Resident Alicia Cavanaugh, 82, Englewood Cliffs Resident
Alicia Cavanaugh, 82, Englewood Cliffs Resident ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. -- Sister Alicia, CSJP aka Madeline Cavanaugh, of Englewood Cliffs died at St. Michael Villa on Dec 5. She was 82. Cavanaugh was born April 4, 1933 in Sayre , Pa. to the late Patrick Cavanaugh and Agnes Hassen Cavanaugh.  Sister Alicia entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace on Sept. 12, 1953 and pronounced final vows at St. Michael Novitiate in Englewood Cliffs, on Aug. 22, 1959.  Cavanaugh taught in Our Lady of Peace School in Fords; Annunciation School in Paramus, NJ; St. Didacus School in Sylmar, Calif.; St. Genevieve School in Panorama City…

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Obituaries
Robert J. Cosgrave, 74, Maywood Resident Robert J. Cosgrave, 74, Maywood Resident
Robert J. Cosgrave, 74, Maywood Resident MAYWOOD, N.J. -- Robert J. Cosgrave of Maywood died on Saturday, Dec. 5. He was 74.  Cosgrave worked for Beckwith Madison Maintenance in Paterson for 25 years as a facility manager retiring in 2010.He was a member of the Knights of Columbus E. G. Alberque Council #2229 in Ridgefield Park and served in the Army National Guard. Cosgrave is survived by his wife Patricia (Fucarino) Cosgrave; son Jeffrey Cosgrave; sibling Paul Cosgrave and nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sister Mary. Visting hours will be held at Trinka-Faustini, located at 439 Maywood Ave. on Thursday, Dec. 10  Ma…

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Obituaries
John M. Ringer, 82, Wyckoff Resident John M. Ringer, 82, Wyckoff Resident
John M. Ringer, 82, Wyckoff Resident WYCKOFF, N.J. -- John M. Ringer of Wyckoff, died on Monday, Dec. 7. He was 82.Ringer was born in El Paso, Texas and lived in Wyckoff for 58 years. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955 and was a member of the Sampson AFB Veterans Fellowship for many years.  He was the manager of owner service at Mercedes Benz of North America in Montvale for 28 years.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margaret, his children, John C. Ringer and his wife Laurie of Hewitt, Deborah Ringer of Lincoln Park, and Matthew J. Ringer and his wife April of Melbourne, Fla.  …

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News
New Milford Library Seeks Public Feedback New Milford Library Seeks Public Feedback
New Milford Library Seeks Public Feedback NEW MILFORD, N.J. -- The New Milford Library Modernization Committee is gathering information from town residents about library usage and preferences for the reconfiguration of space for library services. The eight question survey asks for residents' background, how often they use the library, and what services or programs they would like to see added. The survey will be open until Dec. 24.  Click here to fill out the questionnaire. 

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Events
Park Ridge Red Tie Vs. Black Dress Gala Will Unite Crowds In Park Ridge Park Ridge Red Tie Vs. Black Dress Gala Will Unite Crowds In Park Ridge
Park Ridge Red Tie Vs. Black Dress Gala Will Unite Crowds In Park Ridge PARK RIDGE, N.J. -- Red Tie versus Black Dress Gala will be held on Fri. Dec. 18 at the Elks Lodge in Park Ridge.The event will include an open-bar segment, and Caribbean catered food. Tickets to the gala are $40 per person or $70 per couple. Click here to purchase tickets.  The gala will begin at 8 p.m. and is expected to run through 2 a.m. on Saturday.  The Park Ridge Elks Lodge is located at 13 Sulak Ln.

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Franklin Lakes Releases Resident Survey Results Franklin Lakes Releases Resident Survey Results
Franklin Lakes Releases Resident Survey Results FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- Franklin Lakes residents are largely pleased with the performance of the borough and the services it provides, according to recent survey results.A total of 813 participants responded to the survey over a six-week period. Among the survey results were the following:  88 percent of participants are very or somewhat satisfied with living in Franklin Lakes.   91 percent of respondents were “very” or “somewhat” satisfied with the Police Department. 86 percent were "very" or "somewhat" satisfied with the Fire Department.  Most residents prefer to recei…

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Events
Fort Lee's Verismo Opera Stages Open Auditions Fort Lee's Verismo Opera Stages Open Auditions
Fort Lee's Verismo Opera Stages Open Auditions FORT LEE, N.J. -- The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera in Fort Lee will hold open auditions for "La Gioconda" and "Rigoletto" on Monday, Jan. 4 and Monday, Jan. 11.Soloists in all vocal categories are invited to audition at BergenPAC's Drapkin Cabaret & Lounge, located at 30 North Van Brunt St. in Englewood.  Applicants must submit a bio listing current or past performances and roles sung, a resume, and a photo no later than Saturday, Dec. 26.  Vocalists should provide a list of three arias in their application, including at least one from the role to be prese…

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