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.

Joe Jenkins's Contributions

Cresskill-Closter, NJ

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Cresskill Library Organizes Adult Coloring Club CRESSKILL, N.J. -- The Cresskill Library will host an adult coloring Club on Tuesday, March 15. The group will meet twice a month, every other Tuesday. The Library will provide coloring pages and pencils. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. Call 201-567-3521 for more information or to sign up. The Cresskill Library is located at 53 Union Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

03/12/2016

Lyndhurst, NJ

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Lyndhurst Heath Department Launches '#Challenge 2 Challenge' LYNDHURST, N.J. -- The Lyndhurst Health Department, under the direction of Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso, is encouraging all Lyndhurst residents to spring into a healthier lifestyle and join #Challenge 2 Change. This is an eight week wellness challenge supported by the Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP), which is administered by the Bergen County Department of Health Services. Residents from Southern Bergen County are invited to attend the Kick-Off event, hosted by the East Rutherford YMCA, beginning Sunday, March 13 from noon to 2 p.m. at the YMCA Program Center. A walking club …

by Joe Jenkins

03/12/2016

Paterson, NJ

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Clifton School Officials Work To Cut $8.9 Million Budget Gap CLIFTON, N.J. -- Clifton School officials said the district is facing an $8.9 million budget gap heading into the 2016-17 school year on Wednesday, March 10, according to NorthJersey.com. The Board of Education released a tentative budget that called for over $165 million in spending, but only anticipates approximately $156.9 million in revenue, NorthJersey.com reported. The largest spending increases are coming from rising costs in health insurance, retirement contributions and additional services required for students with special needs, NorthJersey.com said. Click here to read the No…

by Joe Jenkins

03/12/2016

Paramus, NJ

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Paramus' Visitation Academy Students Participate In Poster Contest PARAMUS, N.J. -- Visitation Academy students participated in a Conservation Poster Contest recently. This year's theme was "We All Need Trees." Students researched the value of trees and discovered how they contribute to the environment by providing oxygen, improving air quality, conserving water, preserving soil, and supporting wildlife.

by Joe Jenkins

03/12/2016

Englewood, NJ

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Englewood Library Kicks Off Academy Awards Film Festival ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- The Englewood Library will kick off its fourth annual Academy Awards Film Festival on Tuesday, March 15. All films shown during the series were nominated for Academy Awards. The screening will be held in the MacKay Room at 2 p.m. Call 201-568-2215 x244 for a complete list of films and screening times. The Englewood Library is located at 31 Engle St.

by Joe Jenkins

03/12/2016

Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ

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Bogota Library Organizes Pokemon Themed Makers Day BOGOTA, N.J. -- The Bogota Public Library will host a Pokemon-themed makers day on Saturday, March 19. All ages are welcome, but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. The event will begin at 10 a.m. Call 201-488-7185 to reserve a spot. The Bogota Public Library is located at 375 Larch Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

03/12/2016

Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ

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Elmwood Park Students Prep For St. Paddy's Day ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- Third graders at st. Leo's School in Elmwood Park helped decorate for St. Patrick's Day recently. Students made paper leprechauns that were hung up around the school's hallways.

by Joe Jenkins

03/12/2016

Northern Highlands, NJ

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Project Medicine Drop Available At Allendale, Waldwick Police Departments Bergen County continues to lead the way for New Jersey in the number of "Project Medicine Drop" boxes that allow citizens to dispose of prescription medications anonymously, no questions asked, any time of day. Bergen has 21 locations (see below). The next highest in New Jersey is Ocean County, with 15. Passaic County has nine. “We are seeing [a] strong and growing demand from New Jersey residents who understand the potential dangers posed by unused medications and who wish to dispose of them safely and securely,” acting state Attorney General John J. Hoffman recently said. Covan…

by Joe Jenkins

03/12/2016

Paterson, NJ

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Passaic Group Presents Teen Fashion Show PASSAIC, N.J. -- The Black Education Association and the Garden Vista will host a teen fashion show on Saturday, April 2 at The Garden Vista Ballroom.Tickets for the show are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Proceeds will go to fund academic scholarships. The show will begin at 2 p.m. The Garden Vista Ballroom is located at 29-31 Howe Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

03/12/2016

Englewood, NJ

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Englewood Cliffs Looks To Fix Flooding Problem ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. -- Englewood Cliffs officials are investigating how to solve a flooding problem on Mauro Road, according to NorthJersey.com. Residents alerted borough officials in 2008 about the issue. The borough spent $1.5 million to install a new drain pipe on the road, but continued flooding has caused an estimated $50,000 in additional damage, NorthJersey.com reported. Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article.

by Joe Jenkins

03/12/2016

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