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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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Massapequa Park Eatery Voted Long Island's Best American/Continental Restaurant Massapequa Park Eatery Voted Long Island's Best American/Continental Restaurant
Massapequa Park Eatery Voted Long Island's Best American/Continental Restaurant An eatery that serves up a variety of flatbreads, pasta dishes, and burgers, was voted the best American/Continental restaurant on Long Island, according to Bethpage Best of Long Island. Nassau County eatery Mercato Kitchen & Cocktails was voted the best in that category for 2022, the site reported. The restaurant is located at 4958 Merrick Road in Massapequa Park. Owners report that the restaurant provides a wide selection of dishes that are influenced by both American and Italian cuisine. "This place is fantastic! Decor is beautiful, very clean, staff is very friendly and accom…

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Business
Recall Issued For This Bagel Product Recall Issued For This Bagel Product
Recall Issued For This Bagel Product A company has recalled a bagel product after it was found to contain an undeclared allergen. Damascus Bakery OPCO LLC recalled one lot of Bantam Classic Bagels, which are stuffed with cream cheese, because the products contain undeclared eggs, according to an announcement from the company posted to the Food & Drug Administration website on Wednesday, March 9. The company said the products were distributed to stores across the United States. The recalled products have a Best By Date of May 27, 2023, which is printed on the left side of the carton and the top of the bag, according t…

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News
Former Nassau University Medical Center Payroll Director Accused Of Embezzling $121K Former Nassau University Medical Center Payroll Director Accused Of Embezzling $121K
Former Nassau University Medical Center Payroll Director Accused Of Embezzling $121K The former payroll director of a Long Island medical center was arraigned on charges that she embezzled more than $121,000 from the hospital. Former Nassau University Medical Center payroll director Arlena Mann, age 46, was arraigned on Thursday, March 24, on charges of second-degree grand larceny and six representative counts of first-degree falsifying business records, according to Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly. She pleaded not guilty and was released on her own recognizance, Donnelly said.  “This defendant allegedly used her access to key bookkeeping and payroll sof…

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Police & Fire
Police Ask Public's Help In Search For Missing 36-Year-Old Western Mass Woman Police Ask Public's Help In Search For Missing 36-Year-Old Western Mass Woman
Police Ask Public's Help In Search For Missing 36-Year-Old Western Mass Woman Police in Western Massachusetts have asked the public for help in the search for a 36-year-old woman who has been missing since 2019. Janan Welz-Scutt was reported missing to the Springfield Police Department in Hampden County in September of 2019, according to a report from the Pittsfield Police Department on Wednesday, March 23. Police said Welz-Scutt is 5-foot-5 and 120 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Authorities asked anyone with information about her whereabouts to call the Springfield Police Department at 413-787-6302. Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below.…

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Fairfield County Tax Return Preparer Admits To Fraud Fairfield County Tax Return Preparer Admits To Fraud
Fairfield County Tax Return Preparer Admits To Fraud A Fairfield County tax preparer has admitted to a charge related to claiming false deductions in clients' tax returns. Torise Baker, age 38, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty on Monday, March 21, to one count of aiding and assisting in the preparation and presentation of false and fraudulent income tax returns, according to Leonard Boyle, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. From the 2014 through 2016 tax years, Baker prepared about 3,600 federal tax returns for clients through her 101 Things 2 Do, LLC business in Bridgeport, the US Attorney's Office said. Boyle sa…

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Lifestyle
Yorktown Restaurant Cited For Unique Menu, Atmosphere Yorktown Restaurant Cited For Unique Menu, Atmosphere
Yorktown Restaurant Cited For Unique Menu, Atmosphere A Northern Westchester restaurant that offers a blend of German and French cuisine has seen praise from guests for its unique menu and relaxing atmosphere. Christian and Pamela Schienle, the owners of Nadine's in Yorktown Heights, also operate a French restaurant in New York City. Located at 715 Saw Mill River Road, the restaurant's menu features appetizers such as pierogies, escargots, and hot pretzels. Main courses include salmon filet, blue crab ravioli, along with jägerschnitzel, a breaded pork or chicken dish served with a brown mushroom sauce, red cabbage, and spätzle.…

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Thousands Raised For Hudson Valley First Responder Whose Child Has Rare Cancer Thousands Raised For Hudson Valley First Responder Whose Child Has Rare Cancer
Thousands Raised For Hudson Valley First Responder Whose Child Has Rare Cancer Thousands of dollars in donations have poured in for a Hudson Valley first responder whose 3-year-old son was diagnosed with cancer. Cillian McNamee was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a form of cancer that affects the nervous system, on Monday, March 14, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser's description. The GoFundMe set up to support the McNamee family has received more than $41,000 of its $50,000 goal as of Wednesday, March 23.  According to the fundraiser's description, Cillian's father Richard McNamee is the assistant chief of the New Paltz Rescue Squad in Ulster County and wor…

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Police & Fire
Suspect At Large After Burglary At Long Island Deli Suspect At Large After Burglary At Long Island Deli
Suspect At Large After Burglary At Long Island Deli Police are investigating a burglary at a deli on Long Island.  The Riverhead Town Police Department in Suffolk County received a report of a burglary at Wine Country Deli & Catering at about 6 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23, authorities said.  After arriving at the deli, located at 3674 Middle Country Road in Calverton, officers determined that a suspect stole an undetermined amount of cash from the business, police said. Authorities asked anyone with information about the case to call Riverhead Town police at 631-727-4500. 

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Business
Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Now Back In Business After Sudden Closure Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Now Back In Business After Sudden Closure
Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Now Back In Business After Sudden Closure A popular Hudson Valley restaurant has reopened after a sudden closure last week due to staffing issues. Patsy's Roadhouse, located in Hopewell Junction, announced on Tuesday, March 22, that it has reopened. "And WE ARE BACK! We are so appreciative of all the positive feedback and words of support and encouragement we have received," a post on the restaurant's Facebook page reads. "We will be OPEN REGULAR HOURS TOMORROW!" Patsy's Roadhouse is located at 105 Route 376. The news comes after the business announced on Saturday, March 19, that two members of its kitchen staff quit th…

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Police & Fire
Police In Western Massachusetts Search For Missing 18-Year-Old Woman Police In Western Massachusetts Search For Missing 18-Year-Old Woman
Police In Western Massachusetts Search For Missing 18-Year-Old Woman Police in Western Massachusetts have asked the public for help locating a missing 18-year-old woman. The Pittsfield Police Department in Berkshire County is searching for 18-year-old Rachel Lewis, according to an announcement from police on Tuesday, March 22. Police said Lewis is described as being about 5-foot-5 and 120 pounds, with blue eyes, tattoos on her neck, and pink, shoulder-length hair with bangs. Authorities asked anyone with information about Lewis' whereabouts to call the Pittsfield Police Department at 413-448-9700. Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon belo…

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