Joe Jenkins

Managing Editor, Orange County

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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.

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Paramus, NJ

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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

Fort Lee, NJ

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Leonia Mayor: Borough In 'Death Spiral' LEONIA, N.J. -- Leonia Mayor Judah Zeigler said the borough is in a financial "Death Spiral" due to falling taxable property valuations, tax appeals and out of control costs during a recent town hall meeting, according to NorthJersey.com. The borough lost $250 million in taxable real estate value and another $1.61 million in tax appeals and tax refunds, NorthJersey.com reported. The mayor said officials must find ways to increase the tax base and search for other revenue streams to help make up for the loss, NorthJersey.com said. Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article.

by Joe Jenkins

04/05/2016

Rutherford, NJ

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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…

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04/05/2016

Northern Highlands, NJ

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Upper Saddle River Introduces Municipal Budget Thursday UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- The Upper Saddle River municipal budget will be introduced at the Regular Mayor and Council Meeting on Thursday, April 7.Officials hope to maintain the same level of services they currently provide while remaining within the 2 percent, state-mandated cap. The borough has seen a spike in new building with $428,073 of revenue coming from building permits in 2015, the Facebook Post said. In addition, the borough's credit is rated as AAA by Moody's, allowing interest rates to remain low, officials said on Facebook. The Borough has also been successful in attractin…

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04/05/2016

Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ

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Bogota PTO Refurbishes Student Garden BOGOTA, N.J. -- Members of the Steen School PTO helped organize a clean up of the student garden on Saturday, April 2, according to Bogota Blog NJ. Old planting beds were broken down and replaced and some annuals were replanted along the main walkway. A new evergreen tree was also planted near the steps to the building on the east side, Bogota Blog NJ reported. Click here to read the Bogota Blog NJ article.

by Joe Jenkins

04/05/2016

Cresskill-Closter, NJ

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Closter Temple Welcomes Jazz Vibraphonist Bill Ware CLOSTER, N.J. -- Temple Beth El of Northern Valley in Closter welcomes Jazz Vibraphonist, Bill Ware at its Guest Artist Shabbat on Friday, April 15.Ware is an innovator on the vibraphone, performing, composing and arranging for a wide variety of jazz and classical ensembles as well as for film and multi-media projects. There will be a wine and cheese tasting at 6:45 p.m. prior to the service, which begins at 7:30 p.m. Temple Beth El is located at 221 Schraalenburgh Rd. at 7:30p.m.

by Joe Jenkins

04/05/2016

Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ

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Photos: Daisy Troop Tours Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- Daisy Troop 96912 recently visited the Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital. Girls in the troop learned about wellness visits, dressed up for surgery, and also learned about how the animal hospital treats wildlife.

by Joe Jenkins

04/05/2016

Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ

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Fair Lawn Sets Family Fun Day FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- Fair Lawn businesses and organizations are invited to participate in Family Fun Day, which will take place on Saturday, June 18 along River Road. The event will feature dance demonstrations, a DJ, balloon animals, giveaways and more. Registration for area businesses is free. Click here to download the registration form. Family Fun Day will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. between Berdan and Fair Lawn avenues.

by Joe Jenkins

04/05/2016

Paterson, NJ

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Paterson Library Launches Off-Beat Comedy Film Series PATERSON, N.J. -- The Paterson Library will host a series of screenings of off-beat comedy movies in the coming weeks. All movies will be held on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Guests must be 18-years-old to attend. Here's a list of the upcoming movies: April 12: Rito Rata April 19: Freebie and the Bean April 26: Dr. Strangelove May 3: Repro Man The Paterson Public Library is located at 250 Broadway.

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04/05/2016

Lyndhurst, NJ

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North Arlington Goes Blue For Autism Awareness NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. -- Northing Arlington "went blue" in honor of World Autism Awareness Day with members of Access for All on Saturday, April 2. Access For All members replaced the bulbs outside the Senior Citizens building, and borough officials and those affected by autism enjoyed refreshments and raffles. “One in 68 children will have autism spectrum disorder,” said Councilman Mario Karcic, referring to a Centers for Disease Control statistic. “The borough is grateful for the hardworking people who raise money and awareness and give up their time everyday to bring autism into…

by Joe Jenkins

04/05/2016

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