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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.

Nicole Valinote's Contributions

News

Two NY Girls Last Seen Together Have Been Missing For 10 Days Updated story: Missing NY Girls Found In Poughkeepsie, Report Says Police have asked the public for help locating two New York girls who have been missing for 10 days. Scarlett Rivera, age 14, and 13-year-old Mariah Sanchez were reportedly last seen leaving their home on Nelson Avenue in the Bronx at about 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, according to The New York City Police Department. The NYPD reported that Scarlett and Mariah are stepsisters. Police said Scarlett is described as being 5-foot-3, with black/blonde hair. She was last seen wearing a gray shirt, navy blue …

by Nicole Valinote

04/22/2022

Lifestyle

Popular CT Bar Changes Name To Support Ukraine A Connecticut bar has changed its name to show support for Ukraine. The owners of The Russian Lady in Hartford announced in April that they have changed the bar's name to The Ukrainian Lady. The bar, located at 191 Ann Uccello St., announced a celebration of the name change for the night of Thursday, April 21. The owners previously expressed support of Ukraine in a Facebook post on Wednesday, March 9. "The Russian Lady, despite the name, embodies the vigilant pursuit of freedom, individual liberty and democracy," the post reads. "Founded in such ideals, The Russian Lady stands firmly…

by Nicole Valinote

04/22/2022

Police & Fire

Missing Massapequa Man Found, Police Report Police reported that a 90-year-old Long Island man who was reported missing has been located. Thomas Adamo had last been seen leaving his home on Elm Street in Massapequa at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, according to the Nassau County Police Department. He was driving a gray 2004 Lexus with New York registration number CZD3472, NCPD said. Adamo was reported missing at 11:45 p.m. that day, police said. Police announced he was found safe in an update on Friday, April 22.

by Nicole Valinote

04/22/2022

Lifestyle

New Long Island Pizzeria Serves Up Traditional Italian & New York-Style Pies Made With A Twist The owners of a new Long Island eatery are fulfilling lifelong dreams by opening up a pizzeria that offers a variety of traditional Italian and New York-style pies made with a twist. The Dough & Co. Pizza, located at 318 Main St. in Huntington, first opened on Tuesday, Feb. 1, according to Daniel Rocca, who co-owns the business with Teddy Fortunato. Rocca, age 23, said he has been making pizza since he was 5 years old, and he has always dreamed of opening his own pizzeria. He said he and Fortunato, who is also 23, felt the timing was perfect for them to open the business. "…

by Nicole Valinote

04/22/2022

Business

Longtime Hudson Valley Steakhouse Permanently Closes A longtime Hudson Valley steakhouse has permanently closed. Orange County restaurant Schlesinger's Steakhouse had its last night of service on Friday, April 15, the owners announced. The steakhouse was located at 475 Temple Hill Road in New Windsor. "We'd like to extend a sincere and heartfelt THANK YOU for your 30 years of patronage and loyalty to our establishment," the owners said in a farewell Facebook post. "There are countless memories that were made under this roof. The Schlesinger family will hold those memories near and dear to our hearts forever. We couldn't have been so suc…

by Nicole Valinote

04/22/2022

Police & Fire

Man Arrested In Cedarhurst After Firearm Found In Vehicle's Glove Compartment, Police Say A 21-year-old man was charged after police said they discovered a firearm in the glove compartment of his vehicle. The incident happened in Cedarhurst at about 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Officers saw two people arguing in the roadway of Westminster Road and Rockaway Turnpike and then saw one of the individuals walking back to his 2008 BMW and starting to drive away, NCPD said. Police said officers pulled the BMW over, and saw the driver reaching toward the back seat and glove compartment area. NCPD said Caleek Killingbeck, of Inwood, …

by Nicole Valinote

04/22/2022

Police & Fire

Police Search For Suspects Who Sexually Assaulted Victim During Burglary In Mastic Beach Police are searching for two suspects who sexually assaulted a Long Island resident during a burglary of her home. Two suspects entered a home in Mastic Beach at about 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Police said the two male suspects, whose ages were not identified, sexually and physically assaulted the victim and fled the scene with cash and property. The victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. SCPD said the suspects were described as being Black males, with one suspect wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and d…

by Nicole Valinote

04/22/2022

Police & Fire

Massachusetts State Police Announce Death Of Retired K9 State troopers are mourning the death of a retired K9 who served the Massachusetts State Police for 10 years. State police announced the death of K9 Rocky on Thursday, April 21. With much sadness we announce the passing of MSP K9 Rocky, who served the Department until his retirement in October. Rocky was a loyal partner to Trooper Jason Vital and helped protect the citizens of our state for 10 years. https://t.co/3MMZu9o1xZ#rainbowbridge pic.twitter.com/KbbkoSd7Y1 — Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) April 21, 2022 Police said Rocky was a partner to Trooper Jason Vital and retired i…

by Nicole Valinote

04/21/2022

Lifestyle

These Eateries In Top 10 For Statewide NY Best Burger Contest The New York Beef Council has announced the top 10 contenders for the best burger in the state. The organization announced the top 10 burgers on Monday, April 18, and said voting would end on Sunday, April 24. An Orange County restaurant, Ben's Fresh, which is located in Port Jervis, made the list with its "Benny Burger," and Illusive Restaurant & Bar, located in Rensselaer, also was voted among the top eateries for its "The Empire Smash Burger." The following burgers also made the list: Ale n Angus Pub, Syracuse, "Holy Smokers Burger" (Onondaga County) Madison Bistro, Wamp…

by Nicole Valinote

04/21/2022

Police & Fire

Car Strikes Police Cruisers, Causing One To Hit Norwalk Officer A police officer and a driver were hospitalized after a car struck two police cruisers in Connecticut, causing one to hit the officer. The crash happened at the Norwalk Green on Wednesday, April 20. An officer was responding to a crash where a car struck a tree and fled the scene, when another car struck the police cruisers, causing them to move, according to the Norwalk Police Department. Authorities said one of the cruisers struck the officer, who was standing in front of it. The officer and the driver were both hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The veh…

by Nicole Valinote

04/21/2022

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