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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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Lifestyle
This Popular Shop Voted Long Island's Best Candy Store This Popular Shop Voted Long Island's Best Candy Store
This Popular Shop Voted Long Island's Best Candy Store A popular general store was voted the best place to buy candy on Long Island, according to Bethpage Best of Long Island. Bobb Howard's General Store in Nassau County was voted the best candy store by Long Islanders for the fifth year in a row, the website announced. The business is located at 581 Lakeville Road in New Hyde Park. The store, which also offers a variety of nostalgic toys and collectibles, advertises its retro candies such as Astro Pops lollipops, Sky Bars, and Wacky Wafers.  "The minute you walk into the store you are hit with feelings of nostalgia," Samantha S., o…

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Thousands Of Dollars Donated To Support Family Of Child Who Died In CT Tractor Accident Thousands Of Dollars Donated To Support Family Of Child Who Died In CT Tractor Accident
Thousands Of Dollars Donated To Support Family Of Child Who Died In CT Tractor Accident Members of the community have donated thousands of dollars to support the family of a 4-year-old girl who died in an accident involving a farm tractor in northern Connecticut over the weekend. Ellie Kuslis died in the incident on a Litchfield County field, located on Barnes Road in Watertown, on Saturday, April 23, the Watertown Police Department reported. Police said Ellie became trapped under a slice seeder that was attached to a farm tractor. Authorities said the tractor, which was being operated by Ellie's father, was stationary when the incident happened, but the seeder remained e…

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Financial Adviser Accused Of Embezzling $313,000 From Westchester Resident Financial Adviser Accused Of Embezzling $313,000 From Westchester Resident
Financial Adviser Accused Of Embezzling $313,000 From Westchester Resident The CEO of a financial advisory firm is accused of embezzling more than $313,000 from a 64-year-old Westchester County resident.  Adam Belardino, the CEO of the Maddox Group, was arrested on Wednesday, April 27, and charged with wire fraud, according to Damian Williams, the United States attorney for the Southern District of New York. “Adam Belardino abused the trust his client placed in him by stealing more than $313,000 the client gave him to be invested," Williams said. "Clients like the victim in this case need to be able to entrust their money to financial advisors with confidence…

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Police & Fire
Police Search For Man Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Cards At North Babylon Store Police Search For Man Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Cards At North Babylon Store
Police Search For Man Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Cards At North Babylon Store Police are searching for a man accused of using stolen credit cards to buy an Apple Watch at a Long Island store. A wallet was stolen from Au Bon Pain in Melville at about 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, according to a report from the Suffolk County Police Department on Tuesday, April 26. SCPD said a man later used the stolen credit cards to purchase an Apple Watch from Wireless Shack, located at 1167 Deer Park Ave. in North Babylon. 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-TIPS.

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Expect Delays: Officials Announce Upcoming Closures On Stretch Of Saw Mill River Parkway Expect Delays: Officials Announce Upcoming Closures On Stretch Of Saw Mill River Parkway
Expect Delays: Officials Announce Upcoming Closures On Stretch Of Saw Mill River Parkway State officials are advising motorists to expect delays as a stretch of the Saw Mill River Parkway is set to close nightly in both directions to facilitate construction work. The New York State Department of Transportation made an announcement on Thursday, April 28, that the parkway will be closed between Exit 12 (Farragut Parkway) in Hastings-on-Hudson and Exit 17 (Ashford Avenue) in Dobbs Ferry.  The closures will take place each night from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Monday, May 2, through Thursday, May 5. Officials said the closures are needed to facilitate work on the Ravens…

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Winery Creates 'Unicorn Slushie' To Raise Money For Family Of Watertown Girl Killed In Accident Winery Creates 'Unicorn Slushie' To Raise Money For Family Of Watertown Girl Killed In Accident
Winery Creates 'Unicorn Slushie' To Raise Money For Family Of Watertown Girl Killed In Accident A Connecticut winery has created a special new drink in an effort to raise funds for the family of a 4-year-old girl who died over the weekend in an accident involving a farm tractor. Ellie Kuslis died after she became trapped under a slice seeder that was attached to a tractor on a Litchfield County field, located on Barnes Road in Watertown, on Saturday, April 23, the Watertown Police Department reported. On Thursday, April 28, Hawk Ridge Winery, located in Watertown, announced it has created a new drink, called the "Unicorn Slushie" to honor Ellie's memory.  "In honor of Ellie…

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Business
Longtime Northern Westchester Store Sees Positive Response After Move To New Location Longtime Northern Westchester Store Sees Positive Response After Move To New Location
Longtime Northern Westchester Store Sees Positive Response After Move To New Location A Northern Westchester store that spent decades at its previous location is seeing positive reactions from customers to its new space. Calico, a decorative fabric and custom design services retailer, made the move from its historic Mount Kisco location to a new space in Chappaqua in December, with an official grand opening event in January. The new store is located at the Chappaqua Crossing shopping center at 480 Bedford Road. According to Jan Jessup, who works in the company's marketing and merchandising department, Calico first began serving the Mount Kisco market in 1948 and s…

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Police & Fire
Police Search For Driver Who Seriously Injured Person In CT Hit-Run Crash Police Search For Driver Who Seriously Injured Person In CT Hit-Run Crash
Police Search For Driver Who Seriously Injured Person In CT Hit-Run Crash Police have asked the public for information after a pedestrian was left seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in Connecticut. Police responded to a report of a crash in Hartford County near the intersection of Bristol Street and George Street in Southington on Wednesday, April 27, according to the Southington Police Department. Officers found the victim lying in the road near her parked vehicle. Police said she was hospitalized for treatment of serious injuries.  Investigators found that the victim was exiting the driver's side of her vehicle when a southbound pickup truck struck…

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Google Alerts Chrome Users After Release Of Major New Security Update Google Alerts Chrome Users After Release Of Major New Security Update
Google Alerts Chrome Users After Release Of Major New Security Update Google has announced a major update containing security fixes for Chrome users. On Tuesday, April 26, Google announced that it is rolling out the promotion of Chrome 101 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Google said the update contains 30 security fixes. SecurityWeek.com, a website that features cybersecurity news, reported that 25 of the security issues that Google addresses in the update were found by external security researchers. "We would also like to thank all security researchers that worked with us during the development cycle to prevent security bugs from ever reaching the stable chan…

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Obituaries
'Tony Lived The American Dream': Longtime Restaurant Owner In Westchester Dies 'Tony Lived The American Dream': Longtime Restaurant Owner In Westchester Dies
'Tony Lived The American Dream': Longtime Restaurant Owner In Westchester Dies A longtime restaurant owner in Westchester County has died at the age of 82 following a long illness. Anthony Manousos, of Yonkers, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 26, according to his obituary. He was the husband of Orsa Manousos and the father of Michael and Seva.  He immigrated to the United States at the age of 16 with his father and sister and lived in Yonkers for the rest of his life. "Tony lived the American Dream," his obituary reads. Manousos was proud of his Greek heritage, leading a number of different community organizations, and he had a passion for c…

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