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Nicole Valinote

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Nicole Valinote graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's degree in Newspaper & Online Journalism in 2019. She has written stories for a number of publications, including Syracuse.com, The Record-Review and KTTC.com.

She previously worked as the social media and digital content manager at KTTC News, the NBC affiliate in Rochester, Minnesota. She joined the Daily Voice team in July of 2021.

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Police & Fire

Fairfield County Students Fall Ill From Chocolate Believed To Contain THC, Police Say An investigation is underway after a group of Fairfield County middle school students fell ill after eating chocolate believed to contain THC. Police began an investigation on Thursday, March 31, after between 10 and 15 students at Rogers Park Middle School, located in Danbury, became sick after eating pieces of a "WONKA BAR" edible, according to the City of Danbury Police Department. Police said the chocolate bars are commercially-manufactured edibles that contain THC. The edible was distributed at school by three other students, who have been identified by investigators, authorities said…

by Nicole Valinote

04/03/2022

Police & Fire

Police In Fairfield County Search For Missing 20-Year-Old Man Police in Fairfield County have asked the public for help locating a missing 20-year-old man. Carlos Reyes was last seen by his family members at about 11 p.m. on Monday, March 28, according to an announcement from City of Danbury Police Department on Thursday, March 31. His unoccupied 2008 gray Infiniti was recovered in Brewster on Thursday, March 31, police said. Reyes' whereabouts are unknown, police reported. Authorities said Reyes is described as being 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Police asked anyone with information about Reyes' whereabouts to cal…

by Nicole Valinote

04/03/2022

Police & Fire

Car Crashes Into Purchase Post Office Multiple fire departments responded to a Westchester County post office after a car crashed into the building. It happened on Saturday, April 2 in Purchase at the post office located at 3003 Purchase St., officials said. The Purchase Fire Department, Port Chester Fire Department, and Harrison EMS were dispatched to the scene. Officials said the car drove into the vestibule of the Purchase Post Office. No one was injured in the crash, the Purchase Fire Department reported. Crews were at the scene for about an hour. No further details about the crash were provided.

by Nicole Valinote

04/03/2022

News

Long Island Man Admits To Fatally Stabbing Girlfriend In Front Of Her 9-Year-Old Daughter A Long Island man has admitted to fatally stabbing his girlfriend in front of her 9-year-old daughter. Bayron Fajardo-Gonzalez, of Riverside, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of 45-year-old Tania Fox, according to an announcement from Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney. “This plea will not bring the victim back, nor will it erase the brutal acts her young daughter witnessed,” Tierney said. “However, this defendant will now serve an extensive prison sentence and her family and loved ones can hopefully rest a little easier knowing that the defendant has b…

by Nicole Valinote

04/03/2022

Lifestyle

Invasive Jumping Worms Spotted In Northeast: Here's What To Know With new reports of jumping worms being spotted in gardens in the Northeast, here's what you need to know about the invasive species. The worms, which originated in Japan and the Korean Peninsula, have been seen in several states across the Northeast in recent months. Jumping worms were spotted in the Hugh Cargill Community Garden in Concord, Massachusetts, according to a report from Boston.com in November. CBC reported in March that the invasive species has also been detected in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Sightings have also been reported in New York. The worms received thei…

by Nicole Valinote

04/03/2022

Obituaries

Irvington Restaurant Owner, Building Developer Dies A longtime Westchester County restaurant owner and building developer has died at the age of 77. Charles "Chuck" Pateman III died on Wednesday, March 30, according to his obituary. Pateman was a lifetime resident of Irvington and a former captain of local football, basketball and track teams. He married Adrienne Chiulli, and they had three children, according to his obituary. He owned the Broadway Grill and Alibi Inn in Irvington with his longtime business partner Tom Lupetin, his obituary said. "He and Tom would swap weeks between the kitchen and bar, and they could cook 150…

by Nicole Valinote

04/03/2022

Police & Fire

House Fire Breaks Out In Somers Multiple crews responded to a fire that broke out at a home in Northern Westchester. Firefighters responded to a report of a grill fire at a residence on Route 202 in Somers at about 5:50 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighters found a two-story home with a fire on the exterior. With the fire spreading into the residence, crews called for additional resources in the area, officials said. Firefighters opened the roof to check the inside of the home, and the fire was brought under control at about 6:15 p.m., the fire department reported.&nb…

by Nicole Valinote

04/03/2022

News

CT Resident Who Embezzled From Family Company Sentenced A Connecticut man has been sentenced in a scheme to embezzle more than $927,000 from the company where he worked. New Haven County resident Matthew Blackwell, age 41, of Woodbridge, was sentenced to 21 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for tax evasion, according to Leonard Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut. He was also ordered to pay a $10,000 fine and perform 120 hours of community service during his supervised release, Boyle said. Blackwell was the vice president of operations and a family-owned food company that is based in Or…

by Nicole Valinote

04/03/2022

Lifestyle

Franklin Square Eatery Voted Long Island's Best German Restaurant A popular eatery was voted Long Island's best German restaurant, according to Bethpage Best of Long Island. Nassau County restaurant Plattduetsche Park was voted the best German restaurant by Long Islanders in 2022, the website announced. The eatery, which is located at 1132 Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square, offers a wide variety of authentic German dishes along with a selection of imported beers on tap. "This place is always a great time! The bartenders are always super friendly and helpful if you are unsure what to get," Christina G., of Franklin Square, said in a Yelp rev…

by Nicole Valinote

04/03/2022

Police & Fire

Police Search For Duo Accused Of Stealing Bicycle In West Islip Police have asked the public for help identifying two people accused of stealing a bicycle outside of a Long Island store. The incident happened in West Islip at about 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. A woman was driving a light blue SUV when a male passenger, whose age was not identified, got out of the SUV and stole a bicycle outside of 7-Eleven, located at 425 Union Boulevard, SCPD reported. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-…

by Nicole Valinote

04/03/2022

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