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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

Motorcyclist Arrested In Wayne After Attempting To Flee Traffic Stop WAYNE, N.J. -- A Motorcyclist was arrested in Wayne on Tuesday after speeding past stopped school buses and attempting to evade a traffic stop, according NJ.com. Laurance "Spike" Varelis, 31, of Haledon was allegedly operating his black Yamaha recklessly, prompting Wayne Police to initiate a traffic stop. Varelis allegedly pulled over, but as the officer exited his vehicle, the suspect sped off, passing the buses, NJ.com reported. Varelis allegedly crashed his motorcycle in his attempt to evade authorities and proceeded to flee on foot. Varelis allegedly resisted arrest, but was s…

by Joe Jenkins

10/24/2015

News

Paterson Man Takes Stand In Vehicular Homicide Trial PATERSON, N.J. -- A Paterson man testified that he stopped to help a woman he allegedly struck and killed in his truck in 2012, according to NorthJersey.com. David Baker, 59, allegedly struck and killed Maria Garcia, 49, on Madison Avenue. Authorities said Baker had a blood alcohol concentration of .28. Baker, however, said he was not drinking on the night in question, and that he merely stopped to provide assistance to Garcia, NorthJersey.com reported. Baker also said he was mistreated by police including having his head slammed against a car, NorthJersey.com said. Click here to read t…

by Joe Jenkins

10/24/2015

News

Fliers Promoting The KKK Appear In Lyndhurst LYNDHURST, N.J. -- Residents of Lyndhurst are finding fliers asking them to join the Ku Klux Klan outside of their homes, according to NorthJersey.com. The fliers depict a klansman riding a horse carrying a confederate flag along with the original American flag with 13 stars. The fliers were delivered in plastic bags with a rock, NorthJersey.com reported. A similar KKK recruitment drive took place in Rutherford last December, NorthJersey.com said. Click here to read the full article.

by Joe Jenkins

10/24/2015

Events

Moonachie Helps Rebuild Bergen County With 5k Run MOONACHIE, N.J. -- The South Bergen Rotary Club is joining forces with Race2Rebuild for the Race2Rebuild Moonachie 5K and Project Day on Saturday, Oct. 24. The day kicks off with a 5K and Community Breakfast at the ball fields on Redneck Road. Participants may register to race, volunteer or both. 5K runners and volunteers receive a T-shirt, goody bag and breakfast. Volunteers also receive lunch. Race registration is $25 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Click here to sign up online. The Bergen County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster will also lead kids in a “Zombie…

by Joe Jenkins

10/24/2015

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Firefighter Charged With Threatening To Kill Wife BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A Bridgeport Fire lieutenant was arrested after allegedly threatening to kill his wife on Tuesday, according to ctpost.com. Gregory R. Daly, 42, of Southington, threatened his wife, who is a Southington High School Administrator via text, saying he was going to kill her and that he'd "see her when school starts." The threat triggered a modified lockdown at four Southington schools, ctpost.com reported. Daly, who was promoted to lieutenant earlier this year, has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation, ctpost.com said. Click here to read …

by Joe Jenkins

10/23/2015

Politics

Eileen Albanese Seeks Wayne Board Of Education Spot WAYNE, N.J. -- The Daily Voice is running profiles of candidates running in the upcoming elections. Eileen Albanese is running for a seat on the Board of Education in Wayne. My name is Eileen Albanese and I've been a resident of Wayne for 27 years. I've been married to my husband, Joe, for 36 years and we have three children: Dan, 29, Steven, 24, and Caitlin, 19, all of whom have attended the Wayne School System. I have a degree in accounting from Fairleigh Dickinson University and worked in corporate taxation for more than 10 years before staying home to raise my family. I am currently a t…

by Joe Jenkins

10/23/2015

News

Norwalk Man Charged With Carrying 23 Bags Of Pot Into Stamford Court NORWALK, Conn. -- A Norwalk man was detained in Stamford Superior Court on Wednesday after he attempted to enter the building with 23 bags of marijuana in his pants, according to Connecticut State Police. Joseph A. Carey, 25, attempted to enter the court house through the metal detectors, state police said. Officers said Carey failed to follow directions and had an abnormal bulge in his pants, police said. Officials ordered Carey to unzip his pants and found a plastic container with 23 bags of a leafy substance that appeared to be marijuana in it, police said. Carey was charged with pos…

by Joe Jenkins

10/21/2015

News

Traffic Measure Sparks Discontent In Wyckoff WYCKOFF, N.J. -- The installation of a gate off of Demarest Avenue and Jeffer Court has some residents up in arms, according to NorthJersey.com. The gate, which shutters the driveway of the recreation complex from traffic was installed after some residents complained about speeding on the road. The result has upset residents on other roads, like Monroe Avenue, who are now seeing the overflow of traffic, NorthJersey.com reported. Click here to read the full article.

by Joe Jenkins

10/21/2015

Politics

Hillsdale Proposes Raising Tobacco Purchasing Age To 21 HILLSDALE, N.J. -- The Hillsdale Borough Council is proposing a bill that would raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21, according to NorthJersey.com. The ordinance originally called for the minimum age to be raised to 19, but was revised to include electronic smoking devices and will now also raise the age to 21, if adopted, NorthJersey.com reported. Some local business owners agree with the intent of the law, but asked for a resolution to be sent to state legislators instead, NorthJersey.com said. The measure will be voted on at the Nov. 10 meeting, NorthJersey.com re…

by Joe Jenkins

10/21/2015

Politics

Teaneck Officials Question Purpose Of Investigative Subcommittee TEANECK, N.J. -- The Teaneck Town Council voted to create a panel to investigate policies and procedures within all departments last month, but now some officials are beginning to question if the subcommittee's scope is too broad, according to NorthJersey.com. Officials like councilman Jason Castle applaud the intent of the subcommittee, but remain unclear if the panel is investigating anything specific. As a result, Castle has requested the group headed Mayor Lizette Parker, Deputy Mayor Elie Katz and Councilman Mohammed Hameeduddin not convene for two weeks while the council attempts to s…

by Joe Jenkins

10/21/2015

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