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

Paramus, NJ

Your Community

Paramus Rotary Clus Sponsors 4th Grade Students Spelling Bee PARAMUS, N.J. -- Varshaa Venkitesh from Ridge Ranch School took home first place in the Paramus Rotary Club fourth grade spelling bee on Wednesday, Jan. 20. The fourth grade participants at the Spelling Bee included students from each of the five Paramus Grammar Schools (Memorial – Midland – Parkway – Ridge Ranch - Stony Lane) as well as Visitation Academy, and Yeshivat Noam. The second place winner was Ian Park also from Ridge Ranch School. Third place went to Riddhi Lamba from Midland School.

by Joe Jenkins

01/22/2016

Paterson, NJ

Your Community

William Paterson University Students Help Out In Haiti WAYNE, N.J. -- William Paterson University nursing students Grace Gil and Lynda Amici traveled to Haiti from Jan. 4 to Jan. 10 on a medical mission to provide basic care. Gil and Amici were part of a team of 41 volunteers working with Foundation for Peace. This was a wonderful opportunity for our nursing students to provide aid to the people of Haiti by doing basic medical screenings,” says Nadine M. Aktan, professor and chair of nursing at William Paterson. “Participating in a medical mission to Haiti is a life-changing experience that can enhance nursing skills beyond any lesson learned i…

by Joe Jenkins

01/22/2016

West Milford, NJ

Your Community

West Milford School To Rejuvenate Historic Spot WEST MILFORD, N.J. -- West Milford’s Friends of Wallisch Homestead will be working together with the West Milford School District for the reconstruction of the Wallisch Homestead. The goal of this venture is to give CAD and Architecture students a feeling of what it’s like to work in this field while helping the Friends of Wallisch Homestead revitalize the property. This concept evolved because the estate was intended, after the Wallisch brothers passed, to be left to the Board of Education and the township, with the goal of it being used for cultural and educational purposes. The Friend…

by Joe Jenkins

01/22/2016

Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ

Your Community

Fair Lawn Students Excel On College & Career Preparedness Exams FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- Fair Lawn students performed above the state average on the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers testing, according to NorthJersey.com. The test is administered to students in grades three through 11. In grades three through eight. Third graders showed the widest gap, scoring a 74 percent versus a state average of 45 percent, NorthJersey.com said. The tests are aligned with Common Core Standards and were administered for the first time last year, NorthJersey.com said. Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article.

by Joe Jenkins

01/22/2016

Pascack Valley, NJ

Your Community

River Vale Reminds Residents To Keep Fire Hydrants Accessible RIVER VALE, N.J. -- River Vale residents are reminded to keep fire hydrants clear during the winter. Residents are asked to remove and snow and ice and clear a wide enough perimeter around the hydrant for firefighters to work. Residents must also clear a path from the hydrant to the street. The area is expecting its first significant snowfall of the season on Friday night into Saturday.

by Joe Jenkins

01/22/2016

Paterson, NJ

Your Community

Get Financially Fit At The Wayne Public Library WAYNE, N.J. -- The Wayne Library will host a seminar on financial literacy on Saturday, Jan. 23. Seminars will cover a wide variety of topics including: Setting financial goals, retirement planning, balancing a checkbook, life insurance, real estate and more. The seminar will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Wayne Library is located at 461 Valley Rd.

by Joe Jenkins

01/22/2016

Northern Valley, NJ

Breaking News

Haworth Starts Patriotic Pride Program HAWORTH, N.J. -- The Borough of Haworth will show its patriotic spirit through a flag donation program in the spring that will also honor local heroes. Residents can donate American flags to be flown throughout Haworth in the spring. A label with the name of a "hero" selected by the donor will be sewn onto the white heading of the flag with waterproof material. There will be 60 flags hung up along Haworth Avenue and six more on various buildings. A $25 donation is requested for a Haworth Avenue flag and $45 for a building. To donate a flag or for more information contact Gina …

by Joe Jenkins

01/22/2016

Armonk, NY

Weather

Blockbuster Storm Expected To Cause Road Closures, Whiteouts From DC To NYC A powerful storm bringing snow and strong wind could cripple traffic along the I-95 corridor between Washington, D.C. and New York City starting late Friday afternoon around the nation's capital and last through early Sunday. Meteorologists are saying the storm is unique in that it could bring more than a foot of snow to such a vast area. Blizzard conditions could be seen from Virginia all the way up to Southern New England, AccuWeather.com said. Though the exact path of the storm has yet to be determined, snow totals in the Hudson Valley could vary greatly, with anywhere between 3 and 8 i…

by Joe Jenkins

01/21/2016

Monsey, NY

Breaking News

Suffern Police Detain Man For Allegedly Approaching School Girls SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Suffern Police investigated complaints by two middle school girls on Thursday that a suspicious man drove up to them and questioned them, according to officials. The two girls said a small 4 door red vehicle operated by a white male in his fifties stopped next to them and asked where the library was. The girls fled the area and notified adults, Suffern Police said. Authorities later found a vehicle matching the description given by the girls in the library parking lot. The suspect stated he was lost and looking for the library. He was charged with driving a vehicle with a…

by Joe Jenkins

01/21/2016

Stamford, CT

Breaking News

Numerous Shots Hit Stamford Family's Home; Police Probe Link To Homicide STAMFORD, Conn. -- Several gunshots were fired at an occupied Stamford home that was the last known residence of a murder suspect on Wednesday night, according to officials.Numerousrounds struck the exterior of the home at 11:30 p.m. Several rounds also entered the house as four adults, two children and a toddler slept. though no injuries were reported, Stamford Police said. A witness reported seeing a black male wearing dark clothing fire into the home on Cove Road before fleeing to a dark colored Dodge Charger on Dale Street, police said. Subsequent investigation revealed the home in qu…

by Joe Jenkins

01/21/2016

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