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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

Politics

John Kasich Ends Republican Presidential Bid Ohio Gov. John Kasich will suspend his presidential campaign on Wednesday, leaving Donald Trump, who owns an estate and properties in Westchester and Dutchess, as the presumptive Republican nominee, according to multiple reports. Kasich entered the race as a highly regarded governor with policy positions that trended toward the middle, but his popularity never caught on outside of Ohio. It was the only primary he won during his campaign, the Washington Post reported. Fellow competitor Ted Cruz suspended his campaign as well on Tuesday night after Trump won the Indiana primary handily. …

by Joe Jenkins

05/04/2016

Sports

Photos: Oradell Tee-Ball Opening Day ORADELL, N.J. -- The River Dell hawk made an appearance at Oradell's Tee-ball opening day on Saturday, April 30. Five games were played on Sunday, but before the first "pitch," a moment of silence was held to remember Ted Hughes, Guy Angione and Kim Silver. The three passed away recently, but played significant roles in developing Oradell's young athletes. "It was a very special day", Rob Monaco, Tee Ball co-Commissioner and coach for Oradell Little League said in a statement. "To see the faces of these kids as the River Dell Hawks paid them a visit was priceless. I…

by Joe Jenkins

05/04/2016

Lifestyle

Children's Chorus Comes To Ridgewood For Open House RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The New Jersey State Children's Chorus will hold an open house to kick off its inaugural season on Thursday, May 12 at First Presbyterian Church. The free information session is open to area parents and caregivers of children in grades K-5 interested in auditioning for the chorus. The open house will feature a presentation by NJSCC Artistic Director Dusty Francis and Chorus Manager Elizabeth Smith which will include an overview of NJSCC’s mission, vision, goals, and program details. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, enjoy a “meet & gree…

by Joe Jenkins

05/04/2016

Schools

Photos: Paramus Eighth Graders Take Oceanology Trip PARAMUS, N.J. -- Students from the Visitation Academy in Paramus took a cruise around Long Island Sound to learn more about marine science recently. While on a boat called the Enviro Lab II, students brought in a net full of sea robins, crabs, flounder, skates, and even a squid. Many pounds of kelp were also brought up and examined. Students used instruments to study water temperature, clarity, depth, and mud from the bottom and also had the opportunity to work with marine biologists and participated in a lesson on maps, estuaries, ocean gases, and pH value.

by Joe Jenkins

05/04/2016

Schools

Carlstadt Fourth Graders Organize 'Alex's Lemonade Stand' To Fight Cancer CARLSTADT, N.J. -- A group of fourth graders will hold an "Alex's Lemonade Stand" fundraiser in front of Carlstadt Public School on Friday, June 3. Students hope to raise $1,500 for pediatric cancer research. Donations can be made with cash or checks made out to ALSF. Lemonade will be sold between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Carlstadt Public School is located at 550 Washington St.

by Joe Jenkins

05/04/2016

Events

Orchid Propagation Expert Speaks To Bergenfield Garden Club BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- Orchid propogation expert Carlos Macku will speak at the next meeting of the Bergenfield Garden Club on Monday, May 9 in the Coopers Pond Building. Macku received his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Universidad Simón Bolívar in Caracas, Venezuela. In 1982 he traveled to California to Pursue graduate studies in Food Science and Technology, receiving a doctorate degree from University of California at Davis. He has written on the cultivation of orchids for more than 15 years. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. The Coopers Pond Building is located at 115 W Church St…

by Joe Jenkins

05/04/2016

Events

'Friends Of Garrett Mountain' Organize Bird Walk In Woodland Park WOODLAND PARK, N.J. -- The Friends of Garret Mountain will sponsor birding and botany walks on Saturday, May 7. The birding walk will be gin at 8 a.m. while the botany walk will start at 10 a.m. Both walks will begin at the boathouse parking area. The event is free and all are welcome.

by Joe Jenkins

05/04/2016

News

Montvale's Porter House Converting To Gastropub MONTVALE, N.J. -- Montale steakhouse the Porter House will close down after 18 years in business, according to NorthJersey.com. Owner Fintan Seeley is keeping the property and will open a gastropub with locally sourced ingredients, NorthJersey.com reported. Hearth and Tap Co. will open on May 9, NorthJersey.com said. Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article.

by Joe Jenkins

05/04/2016

Lifestyle

Armonk Internet Buzzing Over Viral Mason Bee Video A YouTube video of a mason bee pulling a nail out of a brick has the internet buzzing throughout the Tri-State area. The :50 video shows the bee making several efforts to remove the nail from the hole. The video was originally posted in 2012, but picked up steam recently after several media outlets shared it, according to Huffington Post. Unlike honeybees, all female mason bees are fertile and create nesting areas for egg laying in small, tubular cavities.

by Joe Jenkins

05/03/2016

Events

Photos: Saddle Brook PTO 'Color-a-thon Fun Run' SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- The Saddle Brook School District hosted their first annual 'Color a Thon Fun Run' on Saturday, April 30. The fundraiser was put on by the PTO and PTAs of Saddle Brook at the high school. Approximately 200 Children preschool through 12th grade participated in the event.

by Joe Jenkins

05/03/2016

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