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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

Dumont Arbor Day Celebration Fast Approaching DUMONT, N.J. -- Dumont will hold its 11th annual Arbor Day Celebration at the Dumont Arboretum on Saturday, April 30. Festivities will include art contest winners, the planting of the 2016 Arbor Day tree, and recognition of the 2016 Award of Merit recipient. The Arbor Day celebration will begin at 1 p.m. Admission is free and refreshments will be available. The Dumont Arboretum is located on West Shore Dr.

by Joe Jenkins

04/23/2016

Schools

Glen Rock High School Ranks Among New Jersey's Best GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- Glen Rock High School was named the 303rd best high school in the country by U.S. News & World Report in its annual ranking of best high schools Tuesday. It was also named the 14th best in New Jersey. U.S. News & World Report enlisted the help of social science research firm RTI International to compile its rankings. They measured schools using four key metrics: Math and reading proficiency for all students Testing proficiency for disadvantaged students Graduation rates College readiness via Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate test data.Glen Rock bo…

by Joe Jenkins

04/23/2016

Schools

Staples High School Named Among Top High Schools In U.S. WESTPORT, Conn. -- Staples High School in Westport was named the 574th best high school in the country by U.S. News and World Report in its annual ranking of high schools Tuesday. It was also ranked as the No. 14 high school in Connecticut. U.S. News and World Report enlisted the help of social science research firm RTI International to compile its rankings. They measured schools using four key metrics: Math and reading proficiency for all students Testing proficiency for disadvantaged students Graduation rates College readiness via Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate test d…

by Joe Jenkins

04/22/2016

Lifestyle

Suffern Ranks Among Safest Communities In America SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Suffern was named the 99th safest community in America by security website Safewise.com. Safewise compiled crime statistics from the FBI and conducted its own research on public safety public health, and educational offerings to determine its rankings. Suffern reported .45 violent crimes per 1,000 residents and only 5.55 property crimes per 1,000 people. Suffern was the only Rockland County community to crack the top 100. Neighboring Westchester had four municipalities make the list: Lewisboro (No. 1) Rye (No. 19) Harrison (No. 44) North Castle (No. 72) Yorktown (No. 95…

by Joe Jenkins

04/22/2016

Events

Bergen County Organizes First Ever Food Truck Festival BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Bergen County will host its inaugural "Food Truck and Music Fest" this summer. The event will feature local musicians and a wide variety of food truck vendors. Specific date, location and time will be announced in the coming weeks. For band booking inquiries email booking@emonightnj.com. Food truck vendors can inquire by emailing NJShows973@gmail.com.

by Joe Jenkins

04/22/2016

News

Teaneck Seeks Nominees For Matthew Feldman Award TEANECK, N.J. -- The Teaneck Advisory Board on Community Relations is seeking nominations of individuals, groups, community organizations, and religious congregations for the 2016 Matthew Feldman Community Relations Award. Nominees should exemplify efforts to improve community relations in Teaneck. The Matthew Feldman Award Criteria is as follows: The award recipient must live or work in Teaneck and has worked to improve intergroup or community relations. The nominee will have promoted a spirit of community and exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism. The award will be presented to the…

by Joe Jenkins

04/22/2016

Events

Hasbrouck Heights Organizes Paper Shredding Event HASBROUCK HEIGHTS -- The Hasbrouck Heights DPW will once again hold a paper shredding day on Saturday, April 23 at 24 Industrial Ave.This Free event will provide residents and businesses the opportunity to have their sensitive documents safely shredded and recycled. Shredding will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call the DPW at 201-440-486 for more information.

by Joe Jenkins

04/22/2016

Events

Teaneck Library Organizes Book Sale TEANECK, N.J. -- The Friends of the Teaneck Library will hold its annual book sale starting on Saturday, May 21. The friends of the library will begin collecting donations of books, CDs, DVDs for the sale on Monday, May 9 and will continue through Sunday, May 15. A Preview Sale for members of the Friends of the Teaneck Library will be held on Thursday, May 19 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and again on Friday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. The sale will open to the general public on Saturday and run through Tuesday, May 24. Book sales end one hour before the library closes each day. The Teaneck…

by Joe Jenkins

04/22/2016

Events

Former First Lady Laura Bush Visits Wyckoff YMCA WYCKOFF, N.J. -- Former First Lady Laura Bush and her daughter Jenna Bush Hager will visit the Wyckoff Family YMCA on Tuesday, May 10. Laura and Jenna Bush will participate in a moderated Q&A about their second picture book together, "Our Great Big Backyard." There will be a moderated discussion only. No meet and greet or book signings will be offered. Tickets for the event start at $21.99. Click here to purchase online. The discussion will begin at 8 p.m. The Wyckoff Family YMCA is located at 691 Wyckoff Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

04/22/2016

Schools

Bergen Freeholders Honor Njsiaa State Champion Wrestlers HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders on honored six high school wrestlers from Bergen County on Wednesday who recently won the 2015-2016 NJSIAA state wrestling championships. Commendations were presented to Nick Suriano, Shane Griffith, Joe Grello, and Kevin Mulligan from Bergen Catholic High School, Kyle Cochran from Paramus High School, and Eric Chakonis from Don Bosco Preparatory High School. “Bergen County has some of the most tremendous sports programs in the nation,” Freeholder Chairman Steve Tanelli said in a statement. “Coming from a wrestling family, I …

by Joe Jenkins

04/22/2016

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