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

New City, NY
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School Breathalyzer Debate Tops Week's News In Rockland County School Breathalyzer Debate Tops Week's News In Rockland County School Breathalyzer Debate Tops Week's News In Rockland County
School Breathalyzer Debate Tops Week's News In Rockland County ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the week's top news around Rockland County.  Nyack school officials are rethinking a controversial proposal to breathalyze students suspected of being intoxicated.  More than 100 parents attended a Jan. 18 student-run Murder Mystery Show & Dinner to raise money for the 2016 graduation night at Clarkstown North High School. Suffern High School student Max Lubiner will act and serve as assistant director in an independent sitcom.  The Ramapo Town Board appointed Capt. Brad Weidel as chief of police. State Assemblyman James Skoufis hopes a new propo…

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New City, NY
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Rockland Residents Warned To Be Cautious On Ice Rockland Residents Warned To Be Cautious On Ice Rockland Residents Warned To Be Cautious On Ice
Rockland Residents Warned To Be Cautious On Ice ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is warning anglers about potentially hazardous ice conditions on local bodies of water. Ice began forming late this year and is not as thick as it typically would be in early February. Large water bodies remain completely open or only have ice in shallow bays, even in the Adirondacks and the surrounding North Country.  Thin ice has melted completely in many places leaving open water around shorelines, in areas of flowing water and other locations where ice was present a week ago. Anyone planning to recreat…

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Armonk, NY
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Westchester Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Ejected Before Game Starts Westchester Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Ejected Before Game Starts Westchester Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Ejected Before Game Starts
Westchester Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Ejected Before Game Starts HARRISON, N.Y. -- The coach of the Harrison girls varsity basketball team was issued two technical fouls and ejected from his game before it even tipped off Friday, according to lohud.com.   Louis Kail was issued the technicals during the junior varsity game while questioning player safety after one player was elbowed in the face and another had her eye scratched, lohud.com reported.  Per Section 1 rules, Kail will have to sit out one game and was required to leave the premises as a result of the technical fouls, lohud.com said.  Click here to read the lohud.com article. 

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Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
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The Black Maria Film Festival Is Coming To Mahwah The Black Maria Film Festival Is Coming To Mahwah The Black Maria Film Festival Is Coming To Mahwah
The Black Maria Film Festival Is Coming To Mahwah MAHWAH, N.J. -- Ramapo College in Mahwah will host the 35th annual Black Maria Film and video Festival on Friday, Feb. 12. The festival features award-winning short films, including animations, documentaries and narratives from the 2016 juried competition.  Festival director Jane Steuerwald will be present to introduce the films and lead a discussion with the audience. Tickets are $5 for the public. Ramapo College students get in free.  For information or to order tickets, email [email protected] or call 201-684-7844. 

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Lyndhurst, NJ
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Lyndhurst Recreation Department Selling Tickets To Broadway Show Lyndhurst Recreation Department Selling Tickets To Broadway Show Lyndhurst Recreation Department Selling Tickets To Broadway Show
Lyndhurst Recreation Department Selling Tickets To Broadway Show LYNDHURST, N.J. -- The Lyndhurst Department of Parks and Recreation is selling tickets to the Broadway performance of "Something Rotten" on Wednesday, May 18. Tickets are for orchestra seating and includes transportation for $102.  "Something Rotten" is a story of two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of William Shakespeare.  There is a limit of four tickets per person. Down payment of $50 is due by Friday, Feb. 19. Full payment is due by March 11.  Call the Parks Department at 201-804-2482 to reserve.

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Rutherford, NJ
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Kids Get Crafty At East Rutherford Library Kids Get Crafty At East Rutherford Library Kids Get Crafty At East Rutherford Library
Kids Get Crafty At East Rutherford Library EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The East Rutherford Memorial Library will host a crafting event on Wednesday, Feb. 24. The casual program will supply children ages 4-9 with a variety of materials to create and decorate.  Registration is required as space is limited.  Participants must arrive five minutes early to session to claim their reserved spot or risk losing their spot to waitlisted individuals.   Participants can register online for this event by visiting, eastrutherford.bccls.org.  Contact Children’s Librarian Maria Russo at 201-939-3930 or [email protected] for more in…

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Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
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Saddle Brook Church Schedules Ash Wednesday Service Saddle Brook Church Schedules Ash Wednesday Service Saddle Brook Church Schedules Ash Wednesday Service
Saddle Brook Church Schedules Ash Wednesday Service SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- The First Reformed Church of Saddle Brook begins this Lenten Season with Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday, Feb. 10 Service will be held at 7:30 p.m.  The First Reformed Church is located at 5 Ackerman Ave.

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Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
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Franklin Lakes Officials Swear In New Police Officers Franklin Lakes Officials Swear In New Police Officers Franklin Lakes Officials Swear In New Police Officers
Franklin Lakes Officials Swear In New Police Officers FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- Two new police officers were sworn in to the Franklin Lakes Police Department on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Officers Nicole Tani and Michael McMahon were sworn in by Mayor Frank Bivona during the Mayor and Council Meeting.

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Hackensack, NJ
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Bergen County Helps Parents Notice Signs Of Teen Drug Abuse Bergen County Helps Parents Notice Signs Of Teen Drug Abuse Bergen County Helps Parents Notice Signs Of Teen Drug Abuse
Bergen County Helps Parents Notice Signs Of Teen Drug Abuse HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The Bergen County Alliance Program will be hosting a seminar to help parents notice signs of teen drug abuse at Indian Hills High School in Oakland on Tuesday, March 22. Topics will include:  Current drug trends Knowing what is in your teen's bedroom How to start the drug conversation Children under the age of 18 are not permitted to attend.  Call 201-634-2757 to register or for more information.  Indian Hills High School is located at 97 Yawpo Ave.

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Ridgewood, NJ
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Ridgewood Library Looks To Keep Residents Busy Through February Ridgewood Library Looks To Keep Residents Busy Through February Ridgewood Library Looks To Keep Residents Busy Through February
Ridgewood Library Looks To Keep Residents Busy Through February RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Ridgewood Library has a wide variety of events to keep residents entertained through the end of February. Genealogy consultants provide assistance Friday, Feb. 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Contact Sarah at [email protected] or 201-670-5600, ext. 135 to make an appointment with a GSBC volunteer.  The Readers Choice Book Club will discuss "David Copperfield" by Charles Dickens on Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. Copies are available at the circulation desk.  The memoir writing group will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. No writing experience is needed, but re…

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