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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

Bergen County Prepares For 50th Anniversary Public Safety Expo BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Bergen County officials will host the 50th anniversary Public Safety Expo at the Police, Fire and EMS Academies in Mahwah on Oct. 17. Special exhibits will include: Tours of the 911 facility Antique fire trucks Hourly demonstrations on the firing range and fire grounds. Food will be available for purchase. Admission and parking is free. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In the event of rain, the expo will be moved to Sunday, Oct. 18. The Police, Fire and EMS Academies are located at 281 Campgaw Rd.

by Joe Jenkins

10/12/2015

News

Hospital Gala Tops Last Week's News In Putnam County PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories last week from around Putnam County. Putnam Hospital Center celebrated 51 years of healthcare service at its annual fundraiser gala. Carmel Town Board member Suzi McDonough recently unveiled a plan to meet as many residents as possible by hosting a “Coffee With Suzi” town-by-town listening tour. State Police have identified the 56-year-old man killed Wednesday night in a motorcycle accident in Garrison. Amanda Ayala, a recent Mahopac High School graduate, is singing for millions on the hit show "The Voice."

by Joe Jenkins

10/11/2015

News

Child Porn Charges Top Week's News In Northern Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories last week from around Northern Westchester County. The band director at Crompond School in Yorktown has been charged with allegedly distributing child pornography. Bedford police said they charged two individuals with vehicle break-ins that took place between Sept. 19 and Sept. 24 Croton-On-Hudson native Richard Pusatere and 32 other people on the El Faro cargo ship are still missing after sending out a distress call when caught in Hurricane Joaquin. Peekskill residents will celebrate the past while looking forward to the future …

by Joe Jenkins

10/11/2015

News

Common Core Task Force Selection Tops Week's News Around Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories last week from around Southern Westchester County. Sleepy Hollow High School principal Carol Conklin-Spillane was named to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Common Core Task Force. White Plains police are looking to the public for help in identifying a man who robbed a TD Bank branch. The Yonkers Pathmark has received a bid from a potential buyer. All of the steel girders for the new Tappan Zee Bridge are expected to be in place by the end of the year. Scarsdale will begin installing LED street lights. Developers began work on Rivertowns Sq…

by Joe Jenkins

10/11/2015

Events

See Live Bats At The Glen Rock Library GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- NJ Batman will come to the Glen Rock Library with live bats on Sunday, Oct. 18. NJ Batman will discuss an animal that has been misunderstood and persecuted to the point where population numbers are beginning to decline. The lecture, complete with live bats, will begin at 2 p.m. Click here to register. This event is intended for children ages 4 and up. The Glen Rock Library is located at 315 Rock Rd.

by Joe Jenkins

10/11/2015

News

Child Sex Sting, School Funding Rally Top Week's News In Danbury FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Here's a look at the top stories in Fairfield County from last week. A Fairfield man was among several adults arrested after reality TV show producers lured him to a Fairfield residence to meet a minor for sex during production of a new version of "To Catch A Predator." Senator Majority Leader Bob Duff calls for more state police patrols after a bus driver was killed and 19 others were injured in a collision with a tractor-trailer and a Darien woman died after a car went down an embankment on Route 7. Two Darien police officers are facing multiple charge…

by Joe Jenkins

10/11/2015

Events

Borough Shares A Taste of Leonia LEONIA, N.J. -- The Sculpture for Leonia is inviting the community to the eighth annual Taste of Leonia fundraiser on Sun. Oct. 18. The fundraiser will run from 1-3 p.m. Attendees are hand stamped and then can enjoy dishes from participating local restaurants and wine tastings from several liquor stores. Live music will be held in the sculpture garden from 2-4 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students . Children under 5 are admitted free. Tickets are available at the gazebo on Broad Ave. and Beechwood Place.

by Joe Jenkins

10/11/2015

Events

Cookbook Book Club Launches at Ramsey Library RAMSEY, N.J. -- The Ramsey Public Library will host a "cook book club" on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Members are asked to prepare an appetizer, side dish or desert to share. Recipes for each dish will also be shared. The cook book club will run from 7- 8:30 p.m. Call Barbara at (201) 327-1445 or email ramseycooks@ramsey.bccls.org. The Ramsey Library is located at 30 Wyckoff Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

10/11/2015

Schools

Some Parents Think Lodi School Looks Like Prison LODI, N.J. -- Some Lodi parents are worried the new fence at Wilson Elementary School makes the building look too much like a prison, according to NorthJersey.com. The 10-foot high fence was installed to provide borders between entries and exits in the parking lot as well as improve safety, NorthJersey.com. Click here to read the full article.

by Joe Jenkins

10/11/2015

Events

JCC In Englewood Presents Dracula Talk By Historian ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- The Kaplen JCC of the Palisades will host Dumont historian Dick Burnon for a discussion on Dracula on Tuesday Oct. 13. "Drac is Back! The Original Dracula, will involve a discussion of historic events surrounding Vlad The Impaler. The discussion will take place at 10:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (201) 569-7900 or info@jccotp.org.

by Joe Jenkins

10/10/2015

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