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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

Events

Wyckoff's Spring Lake Set To Open WYCKOFF, N.J. -- The Wyckoff Family YMCA’s Spring Lake opens for weekends on Saturday, May 28, kicking off Memorial Day weekend. The lake will be open daily beginning Monday, June 20. The spring fed lake and sandy beaches is a seasonal membership-only facility, with memberships available to Wyckoff residents, non-residents, and Y members. The season spans from May 28 through Labor Day and includes “members only” prices to the Spring Lake Concert Series, this year featuring “Damn the Torpedoes,” “Bell Bottom Blues” and “Human Wheels.” Spring Lake also offers swim lessons as well as daily c…

by Joe Jenkins

05/10/2016

News

Voter Registration Open For Garfield Election GARFIELD, N.J. -- The Garfield City Clerk's office will be open for voter registration every day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to assist with voter registration through Tuesday, May 17. The office will also hold special evening hours on May 17 until 9 p.m. to get residents registered in time for the primary election that will be held on Tuesday, June 7. The County Clerk's office is located on the second floor of City Hall at 111 Outwater Ln. Call 973-340-2001 for more information.

by Joe Jenkins

05/10/2016

Events

River Vale Readies For Town Wide Garage Sale In June RIVER VALE, N.J. -- The River Vale Town Wide Garage Sale will take place on Saturday June 4. River Vale residents are encouraged to host their own garage sale at their house and earn cash for their old treasures that have been taking up space in their attic for too long. Cost is $15 per participant. Registration forms are available online or at town hall or the River Vale Library. Proceeds will benefit the River Vale Food Pantry. The garage sale will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 201-664-2346 ext. 1006 for more information.

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05/10/2016

Events

Access For All Forum Comes To East Rutherford EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Access for All will hold a community forum at the East Rutherford Community Center on Saturday, May 14.County Executive James Tedesco will be the keynote speaker. Access for All committees will share successes, creative solutions, ideas for future events and initiatives, as well as discuss how to develop partnerships, and engage volunteers. The forum will run from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call Tammie Adkins at 201-336-7381 to RSVP. The Community Center is located at 37 Vreeland St.

by Joe Jenkins

05/10/2016

Events

Palisades Park Library Organizes Spring Cleaning Workshop PALISADES PARK, N.J. -- The Palisades Park Public Library will host a spring cleaning workshop on Tuesday, May 12."Keep This, Toss That" will cover how to create more storage space, deciding what to keep and what to toss as well as other common clutter problems. Organizing specialist and author Jamie Novak will lead the discussion. The event will begin at 7 p.m. The Palisades Park Public Library is located at 257 2nd St.

by Joe Jenkins

05/10/2016

Weather

Heavy Rounds Of Rain Will Be Returning To Scarsdale Sunny skies have finally returned to the Hudson Valley, but clouds and rain will also be making a comeback by the end of the week an into the weekend, according to AccuWeather.com. The added influx of precipitation should help to replenish moisture levels in soil and bring streams and rivers back to their normal levels, AccuWeather.com reported. Rain is expected to be heavy at times on Friday. with temperatures in the mid 60s. Click here to read the AccuWeather.com article.

by Joe Jenkins

05/09/2016

Police & Fire

Court Documents Say Boyfriend Lied About Stamford Christmas Fire STAMFORD, Conn. -- The boyfriend of the mother who lost her three children and parents in a 2011 Christmas morning house fire in Stamford said he lied about where fireplace ashes were placed, according to the Hartford Courant. Michael Borcina, the boyfriend of Madonna Badger, said he lied when he told investigators he moved fireplace ashes from the kitchen counter into the mudroom. Borcina said he lied in an effort to protect Badger, the Hartford Courant reported. Investigators believe the fireplace ashes caused the fire that killed 7-year-old twins Grace and Sarah Badger, 9-year-old Lily …

by Joe Jenkins

05/09/2016

Weather

Frost Advisory Issued Ahead Of Warm Week In Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Sunny skies and warmer temperatures will dip quickly overnight, creating a Frost Advisory for Northern Fairfield County into Tuesday morning. Temperatures will rebound on Tuesday with sun and highs around 70 degrees. Wednesday and Thursday will be more of the same with abundant sunshine and temperatures in the low 70s. Clouds and rain will return on Friday with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs will be in the low-to-mid 60s with at 40 percent chance of precipitation.

by Joe Jenkins

05/09/2016

News

Feds Study Impact Of Chemical Attack On NYC Subways The Department of Homeland Security began an airflow study in New York City's Subway system on Monday morning, according to New York Magazine. Scientists will release non-toxic gasses throughout busy subway platforms to better understand the potential impact of a chemical attack, New York Magazine reported. The study will take place at station stops like Grand Central Terminal and Times square all week, New York Magazine said. Click here to read the New York Magazine article.

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05/09/2016

News

Accident Snarls Morning Traffic On Saw Mill River Parkway WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- An accident that initially closed the left and center northbound lanes led to delays near Exit 3 and McLean Ave. on Monday morning. The accident was reported just after 7 a.m. and slowed traffic as responders arrived on the scene.

by Joe Jenkins

05/09/2016

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