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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
Fire Breaks Out At CT Spare Time Entertainment Center Fire Breaks Out At CT Spare Time Entertainment Center
Fire Breaks Out At CT Spare Time Entertainment Center A fire broke out in an air handling unit on the roof of a Spare Time entertainment center in Connecticut. Crews responded to the report of the fire in Tolland County at the business, which is located at 350 Talcottville Road in Vernon, at 2 a.m. on Sunday, April 24, according to the Ellington Volunteer Fire Department EVFD said it assisted the Town of Vernon Fire Department at the scene.  Officials said the issue was isolated to the air handler, and the fire didn't cause significant damage. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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Northern Westchester Woman Faces Multiple Drug Charges Following Search Warrant Northern Westchester Woman Faces Multiple Drug Charges Following Search Warrant
Northern Westchester Woman Faces Multiple Drug Charges Following Search Warrant A 25-year-old woman from Northern Westchester is facing charges after a search warrant led to the discovery of cocaine and drug paraphernalia. Officers executed the search warrant at a home in Mohegan Lake at about 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, according to the Yorktown Police Department. Police reportedly found more than four ounces of cocaine, scales, packaging materials, and a number of Schedule II controlled substances in the home. Police said a Mohegan Lake woman, whose identity was not released, voluntarily surrendered at Yorktown Police Headquarters at 3:40 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19…

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Police Search For Man Accused Of Stealing $580 Item At Target In Centereach Police Search For Man Accused Of Stealing $580 Item At Target In Centereach
Police Search For Man Accused Of Stealing $580 Item At Target In Centereach Police have asked the public for help locating a man accused of stealing a Roomba vacuum from a Long Island store. The man stole the vacuum from Target, located at 265 Pond Path in Centereach, at about 6:10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. SCPD said the vacuum is valued at about $580. 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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Business
'We Will Miss All Of You': Longtime Black Rock Eatery To Close 'We Will Miss All Of You': Longtime Black Rock Eatery To Close
'We Will Miss All Of You': Longtime Black Rock Eatery To Close After decades in business, a popular Fairfield County restaurant will soon close its doors for good. Taco Loco in Black Rock will close after Friday, April 29, as the owners plan to retire after many years in business, according to an announcement on the restaurant's website.  The restaurant is located at 3170 Fairfield Ave. "Taco Loco has been a cornerstone of Black Rock for forty years, and our neighborhood, community, and customers have been our cornerstone," owner Miguel Tomasio said in the announcement. "We have enjoyed serving all of you and being a part of this fantastic c…

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Business
Recall Issued For Brand Of Heated Blankets Due To Burn, Fire Hazards Recall Issued For Brand Of Heated Blankets Due To Burn, Fire Hazards
Recall Issued For Brand Of Heated Blankets Due To Burn, Fire Hazards A company has recalled thousands of heated blankets after receiving reports of blankets overheating, posing a burn risk. MWA LLC recalled about 4,200 LUXE+WILLOW Heated Blankets on Thursday, April 21, according to an announcement from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. According to the alert, the blankets can overheat if they're left plugged in and powered on for an extended period of time. The company said it has received three reports of blankets overheating, including a report from a customer who said their wrist was burned. One customer reported that they saw flames…

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News
Lane Closures Scheduled On Long Stretch Of I-684 Lane Closures Scheduled On Long Stretch Of I-684
Lane Closures Scheduled On Long Stretch Of I-684 The New York State Department of Transportation has announced upcoming lane closures on a stretch of I-684 in Westchester County due to roadway paving.  Two lanes are expected to close along I-684 northbound between the Hutchinson River Parkway in Harrison and Exit 4 (Route 172) in Bedford, officials said. The closures are set to take place each night between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. from Sunday, April 24, through Thursday, May 5, to facilitate roadway paving activities, according to the announcement. 

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Police & Fire
CT State Police Search For Man Wanted On Felony Arrest Warrant CT State Police Search For Man Wanted On Felony Arrest Warrant
CT State Police Search For Man Wanted On Felony Arrest Warrant Police are searching for a Connecticut man wanted on a felony arrest warrant. Roger Cote, age 61, is wanted for reckless endangerment, reckless driving, and engaging in a pursuit, according to Connecticut State Police. Cote's last known address was in the Windham County town of Killingly, police said. Police said he was last known to be driving a silver Kia Sorento with Connecticut license plate SR-7217. Authorities asked anyone with information about his whereabouts to call state police at 860-779-4900.

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Police & Fire
Police Investigate Gunpoint Robbery Of Hempstead 7-Eleven Police Investigate Gunpoint Robbery Of Hempstead 7-Eleven
Police Investigate Gunpoint Robbery Of Hempstead 7-Eleven An investigation is underway after a suspect robbed a Long Island 7-Eleven at gunpoint. The robbery happened in Hempstead at about 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, the Nassau County Police Department reported. NCPD said a suspect entered the store, located at 797 Peninsula Boulevard, and displayed a handgun to a store employee while demanding money. He ran away from the store with an undisclosed amount of money, NCPD said. Police said the suspect was described as a Black male, with no age description provided, and he was 6 feet tall with a thin build.  Two employees were in th…

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Woman Accused Of Striking, Seriously Injuring Man In Holbrook Hit-Run Crash Woman Accused Of Striking, Seriously Injuring Man In Holbrook Hit-Run Crash
Woman Accused Of Striking, Seriously Injuring Man In Holbrook Hit-Run Crash A 71-year-old woman was arrested and accused of hitting a man with her car on Long Island and leaving the scene of the crash. The crash happened on North Ocean Avenue in Holbrook at about 10:20 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, the Suffolk County Police Department said. SCPD said Pauline Ross was driving a 2020 Hyundai Elantra south when the car struck a 50-year-old Medford man who was walking in the roadway. The man was hospitalized for serious, non-life-threatening injuries, police said. After the crash, Ross continued to drive away from the scene, authorities said. A witness followed R…

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15-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In MA Has Been Found Safe, Police Say 15-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In MA Has Been Found Safe, Police Say
15-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In MA Has Been Found Safe, Police Say Update: Police reported that a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing in Massachusetts has been found safe. Destinie Sanford has been located, according to an update from the Pittsfield Police Department. Police had issued an alert that Destinie was missing on Friday, April 22. Original report: Police in Massachusetts have asked the public for help locating a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing. The Pittsfield Police Department in Berkshire County issued an alert on Friday, April 22, that Destinie Sanford was reported missing. She is described as being about 5-foot-6, wit…

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