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

Northern Highlands, NJ

Your Community

Midland Park Public Education Foundation Celebrates 10 Years With Gala MIDLAND PARK, N.J. -- The Midland Park Public Education Foundation (MPPEF) will celebrate its 10th Anniversary with a Starlight Gala on March 5 at Macaluso’s. Tickets to the event are $100 which includes drinks (beer, wine and soda), dinner and dancing. The evening will also feature a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Click here to order tickets online, or mail a check made payable to MPPEF to PO Box 5, Midland Park, NJ 07432. The event will run from 7 p.m. to 11 pm. Macaluso's is located at 161 Rea Ave. in Hawthorne.

by Joe Jenkins

02/02/2016

Garfield-Lodi, NJ

Your Community

Garfield Library Plans Valentine's Day Craft GARFIELD, N.J. -- The Garfield Public Library will host a Valentine's Day craft night for children on Thursday, Feb. 11. The event will run from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is highly recommended. Call 973-478-3800 or visit in person to sign up. Light refreshments will be served. The Garfield Library is located at 500 Midland Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

02/02/2016

Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ

Your Community

Ramsey Recreation Center Offers New Activities RAMSEY, N.J. -- The Ramsey Recreation Center is offering a new slate of activities starting this February. Bowling starts on Friday, Feb. 12, at Holiday Bowl in Oakland. Snow tubing is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Campgaw. A Volleyball clinic for girls in grades four through eight begins on Friday, April 1. Flyers for all recreation activities are available on the borough website, www.ramseynj.com.

by Joe Jenkins

02/02/2016

Stamford, CT

Breaking News

Stamford Man Charged With Swinging Metal Rod At Police Officer STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford man is facing shoplifting and assault charges after attempting to fight off a police officer with a metal rod at Target on Friday, according to the Stamford Advocate. Authorities were called to Target at approximately 10 p.m. on reports of a shoplifter. Officials approached Handal Merilus, 46, who was holding a metal rod and reportedly swung it at the responding officer, the Stamford Advocate reported. Merilus was charged with first-degree robbery, sixth-degree larceny, assault on a police officer and two counts of carrying a dangerous weapon, the Stamford Advo…

by Joe Jenkins

02/01/2016

Stamford, CT

Breaking News

Three Arrested In Stamford Following Chase On I-95 STAMFORD, Conn. -- Three South Carolina men were arrested in Stamford following a high-speed chase with narcotics and organized crime officers on Interstate 95 on Saturday, according to the Stamford Advocate. The incident began when officers attempted to pull over a vehicle with out of state plates. The vehicle sped off once authorities exited their vehicle and got onto I-95. The driver lost control of the vehicle and spun out, The Stamford Advocate said. Police found a Tec-9 submachine gun and the sedative Promethazine and Codeine, the Stamford Advocate reported. Click here to read the…

by Joe Jenkins

02/01/2016

Armonk, NY

Weather

Rain Storm In Armonk Could Include Thunderstorms, Flooding This story has been updated. Showers and possible thunderstorms will enter the region on Wednesday. Up to one inch of precipitation is possible. Sunny skies will return on Thursday and Friday with temperatures gradually dropping back into the 30s.

by Joe Jenkins

02/01/2016

Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ

Your Community

Tea Party Raffle Aids Fair Lawn Baby Now Cancer Free FAIR LAWN, N.J -- Pretty Little Gia Boutique will host an Alice in Wonderland-themed tea party on Sunday, March 6 to raise funds for Jackson Walsh, the local baby who was fighting a rare form of cancer. Kids will be able to meet, greet and take photos with Alice, the Mad Hatter and the white bunny from "Alice in Wonderland." There will also be a raffle basket fundraiser, with all proceeds going to benefit Walsh. Children are free and adults are $15 at the door. The tea party will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Email Ginger Pierro to donate a basket. Tickets will be available on Ev…

by Joe Jenkins

02/01/2016

Ridgewood, NJ

Your Community

YouTube Star Grace Helbig Visits Ridgewood Book Store RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- YouTube Sensation and New York Times Bestselling Author, Grace Helbig, will sign her new book: Grace & Style at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, Feb. 2.Each Person Attending must purchase a copy of the book from Bookends. The event will take place at 6 p.m. Bookends is located at 211 E Ridgewood Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

02/01/2016

Ridgewood, NJ

Your Community

Ridgewood High School Seeks Host Families For International Students RIDGEWOOD, N.J -- Ridgewood High School is seeking host families to take in nearly 100 international visitors in June. For the past nine years, Ridgewood High School has been the only school in the United States to be part of a learning experience called the Global Classroom. This year, Ridgewood High School is serving as the host country for the annual Global Learning Conference, held from June 9 through June 19. Responsibilities of host families include: Providing a place to sleep Bathroom facilities Meals served while the student is in the home No special arrangements for transport…

by Joe Jenkins

02/01/2016

Hackensack, NJ

Your Community

Candidates Sought for Bergen County Leadership Program HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Bergen LEADS - an innovative, 10-month learning and leadership program for adults who live or work in Bergen County - is now accepting applications for the Class of 2017. Bergen LEADS, now in its eighth year, is a program of the Volunteer Center of Bergen County. Under the guidance of former Bergen County Executive William “Pat” Schuber, participants are immersed in a curriculum that introduces them to topical issues of local importance and encourages them to explore leadership styles, enhance leadership capacity and become engaged in helping to solve some of the challen…

by Joe Jenkins

02/01/2016

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