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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Paterson, NJ

Breaking News

Wayne Firefighter Honored By New Jersey Devils WAYNE, N.J. -- The New Jersey Devils honored Wayne Firefighter John Huges as a "Hero of the Game" against the Detroit Red Wings on Jan. 4, according to NHL. com. Hughes has spent 21 years with the Wayne Fire Department, including two years as chief in 2004 and 2007. Over the course of his tenure, Hughes has responded to major events like Hurricane Sandy and the 9/11 attacks, NHL.com reported. Hughes' family was on hand for the event, NHL.com said. Click here to read the NHL.com article.

by Joe Jenkins

01/12/2016

Ridgewood, NJ

Your Community

Ridgewood Library Announces Weekly Event Schedule RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Ridgewood Library has plenty for residents to do through the end of January. Job hunters can learn about valuable online tools to find job listings, create resumes, organize job searches and develop technology skills at Career Resources Career Accelerator on Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. Local History and Genealogy Genealogy consultants will provide assistance on Monday, Jan. 25 from 4-6 p.m.; Wednesday, Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon; Tuesday, Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 3 from, 7- 9 p.m.; and Thursday, Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon. Please contact Sarah at Herita…

by Joe Jenkins

01/12/2016

Bergenfield, NJ

Your Community

Dumont Students Learn Money Saving Techniques DUMONT, N.J. -- iPiggiBank Money Management for Kids is coming to Tutor's Link Learning Center in Dumont on Saturday, Jan. 23.The class is designed for grades 2-5 and teaches the fundamentals of money management using art, writing, literacy and play. The program was founded by Haworth mom Shara Nadler. “I’m a mom, living a busy life, but I was overlooking teaching life lessons,” Nadler told Daily Voice. "My son was asking me smart questions, but I wasn’t giving smart answers. I couldn’t find a good program. So I created this one.” The workshop will run from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. To…

by Joe Jenkins

01/12/2016

West Milford, NJ

Your Community

Ringwood Students Show Lego Prowess RINGWOOD, N.J. -- MJ Ryerson School’s Gifted and Talent Students will present Lego robotics computer programming at the Ringwood Library on Thursday, Jan. 14.Students will use the Lego EV3 robots and FIRST Lego model mat. The event will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the community room. The Ringwood Library is located at 30 Cannici Dr.

by Joe Jenkins

01/12/2016

Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ

Your Community

Here Is What Is Going On At Glen Rock Library This Week GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- The Glen Rock Library will host a wide array of activities for residents between Jan. 12 and Jan. 18.Drop-in the Children's room from on Wednesday, Jan. 13 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to enjoy some crafts, art projects, board games, puzzles and more. No registration is required. Create better health habits in the New Year on Thursday, Jan. 14 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Register by phone at 201-670-3970 or in person at the library. Meditation is held every Saturday at 10 a.m. Register for each class in person or by telephone. The library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18 fo…

by Joe Jenkins

01/12/2016

Ridgewood, NJ

Your Community

Petitions For Ridgewood Village Council Available RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Petitions are available for any Ridgewood registered voter seeking the position of Village Councilmember, in the Village Clerk's Office. The Village Clerk will accept petitions which contain the valid signatures of at least 164 registered voters who live in Ridgewood, as required by law. Three Village Council seats, which have four year terms, will be up for election. The terms begin July 1. The deadline for filing petitions with the Village Clerk is no later than 4 p.m. on March 7. The Village Clerk's office is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is located at 131 North Ma…

by Joe Jenkins

01/12/2016

Ridgewood, NJ

Your Community

Keller Williams Welcomes One Of The 'Top Ridgewood Area Agents' RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Keller Williams is welcoming one of the top Ridgewood-Area agents to the Village Square Family. Ho-Ho-Kus resident Ann Stapleton Ewell was a perennial member of the Ten Million Dollar Sales Club, and a former Salesperson of the Year, at her previous firm. She is a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) and she has been honored by New Jersey Monthly Magazine as one of its Five Star Real Estate Agents three years in a row. Stapleton Ewell is comfortable working in all areas of Northern New Jersey and has a special expertise in Ridgewood, Ho-Ho-Kus, and Saddle River.

by Joe Jenkins

01/12/2016

Hackensack, NJ

Your Community

Motorcycle Club Stages Maywood Fundraiser For Fair Lawn Girl's Mobility MAYWOOD, N.J. -- The Untouchables Motorcycle Club will host a fundraiser in Maywood to help purchase a mobility van for Fair Lawn's Makayla Visbal on Saturday, Feb. 6 The event will feature Tricky Tray, a 50/50 raffle and more. Six-year-old Visbal and her family are hoping to raise money for the van after she was diagnosed with microcephaly (smallness of the head) and cerebral palsy. The family also has a gofundme account to help raise funds. The event will run from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. There is a $10 donation required at the door. The Untouchables' Club House is located at 216 Hergesell…

by Joe Jenkins

01/12/2016

West Milford, NJ

Your Community

Pompton Lakes School Foundation Seeks Volunteers POMPTON LAKES, N.J. -- The Pompton Lakes Education Foundation is in need of additional volunteers to help fundraising and providing grants that are used to support enrichment programs.If you have an interest in volunteering as a Trustee, please attend the next Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 6:45 p.m. The Board of Education Office is located at 237 Van Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

01/12/2016

Paramus, NJ

Your Community

Education Department Releases New Academic Standards Statewide NEW JERSEY — State officials presented recommendations to improve New Jersey’s Common Core standards to the New Jersey State Board of Education on Monday. Besides recommending improvements and revisions to hundreds of standards, the state Department of Education is proposing re-naming the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, and the Common Core State Standards in mathematics and English language arts, to the “New Jersey Student Learning Standards.” “New Jersey’s standards should reflect New Jersey’s uniqueness, needs, strengths and challenges and also be adaptable to give educators…

by Joe Jenkins

01/12/2016

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