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Joe Jenkins

Managing Editor, Orange County

jjenkins@dailyvoice.com

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

News

Lois Bronz Children's Center Offers Unique Child Vision Programs GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The Lois Bronz Children's Center, the first child care center of its kind in Westchester County, has been serving children since 1966. The center is located in a town owned building at 30 Manhattan Ave. in White Plains. The center currently serves 155 children. The board of directors has increased and the members are fully committed to the continuous growth of the center. Three years ago, the center changed its slogan and brand to the "Genius Child Vision" to demonstrate that they are focused on developing the Genius in Every Child. Workers at the center have…

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Events

Lyndhurst Organizes Trip To Sands Casino In Pennsylvania LYNDHURST, N.J. -- The Lyndhurst Department of Parks and Recreation will run a trip to Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pa. on Friday, May 27. Tickets are $25 and include bus ride, as well as a $20 play voucher and a $5 food voucher. The day will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call the Parks Department at 201-804-2482 or email judyb@lyndhurstnj.org to reserve a seat.

by Joe Jenkins

05/20/2016

Lifestyle

Cresskill Education Foundation Has Canine Carnival CRESSKILL, N.J. -- The Cresskill Education Foundation will hold its "Bark for Education" canine carnival and dog show on Saturday, May 21 at the high school. The event will feature a pet parade with a costume contest as well as ribbons awarded for best smile, waggiest tail, cutest ears and more. Pet-related vendors will also be on hand. Admission is $2 per person and $5 per dog. The fundraiser will run from noon to 4 p.m. Cresskill High School is located at 1 Lincoln Dr.

by Joe Jenkins

05/20/2016

Police & Fire

Man Charged With Threatening Bethel Bar Patrons With A Gun BETHEL, Conn. -- Bethel Police charged a man with threatening bar patrons at gunpoint early Thursday, according to the News Times. Matthew Vance, 21, of Bethlehem, was intoxicated at the Meeting House Pub on Route 6, the News Times said. After he was cut off by bartenders, Vance threatened other customers and waitstaff by putting his hand on his firearm, and also unholstered his gun and pointed it in the air, the News Times reported. Vance, who has a legal permit for the gun, was charged with illegally carrying a firearm while under the influence, reckless endangerment and breach of peace,…

by Joe Jenkins

05/19/2016

Schools

Elmsford Voters Easily Approve School Budget ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- Voters approved the Elmsford Union Free School District Budget for the 2016-17 school year on Tuesday. District residents approved the budget by a 254-106 margin. "Congratulations to all," Elmsford Schools Superintendent Joseph Ricca said in a statement. "It takes an entire educational community to create and promote a high quality proposed district budget. We are grateful to all that took the time to attend meetings; distribute information; hold focus group meetings; and organize community gatherings." Voters also approved the establishment of a capit…

by Joe Jenkins

05/18/2016

Police & Fire

Eastchester Police Warn Residents About Car Thefts EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Eastchester Police are warning residents to keep vehicles locked following a string of late night and early morning car thefts in the area. Officials said targeted items include laptops, GPS units, radar detectors, brief cases, pocketbooks, loose change and keys. Residents who see suspicious persons, vehicles or activities are advised to call 914-961-3464.

by Joe Jenkins

05/18/2016

Weather

Wet Weather Will Return To Armonk Monday's sunny skies and brisk, breezy conditions have given way to clouds and showers Tuesday that will continue through Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Showers will linger into Wednesday morning with a high around 64 degrees. Chance of rain is 30 percent, with any precipitation coming before noon. The rest of the day will be partly sunny with a high near 68. Some sun will return on Thursday, but there is a 30 percent chance of storms during the day as well as stray afternoon showers. Friday should be fair with temperatures climbing into the low 70s.

by Joe Jenkins

05/17/2016

Schools

East Ramapo To Appoint Wortham As Schools Superintendent RAMAPO, N.Y. -- The East Ramapo Board of Education aims to remove the interim tag from Deborah Wortham's title and install her as the Superintendent of Schools during a meeting on Tuesday. Wortham, who has led school districts in Roosevelt, Long Island and York, Pennsylvania, was hired by the school board in October to serve as interim chief after Superinendent Joel Klein's resignation. The school district began its search in late 2015, hiring a Manhattan-based superintendent search firm, School Leadership, for help. Headhunters were tasked with a series of specifications based on school of…

by Joe Jenkins

05/17/2016

Events

Fashion Show Aids Ridgewood Mental Health Group RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- A tennis and fashion show fundraiser for West Bergen Mental Healthcare's programs will be held at the Indian Trail Club in Franklin Lakes on Wednesday, June 1. Guests will enjoy a morning round of tennis followed by lunch at the Indian Trail Club and a fashion show hosted by Lord & Taylor. Prizes will also be raffled off. Tickets are $75 a piece. Log on to www.westbergen.org for more information. Indian Trail Club is located at 830 Franklin Rd.

by Joe Jenkins

05/17/2016

Schools

Photos: Cliffside Park Students Perform In Annual Band Concert CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. -- Cliffside Park fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade students participated in the annual spring band concert recently.The concert featured roughly 200 students at Cliffside Park School #6. The band is led by Jerry DeLisio.

by Joe Jenkins

05/17/2016

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