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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

Police & Fire

Nassau County Police Search For Three Missing Teens Police on Long Island have asked the public for help locating three teenagers who were reported missing. Marcayla Gardner, age 13, 15-year-old Jenell Nagamuthu, and 15-year-old Emya Johnson were all reported missing from the Mercy First Facility in Syosset on Monday, April 18, according to the Nassau County Police Department. NCPD said Marcayla was last seen by a staff member who had taken her to a facility in the Bronx for a family visitation at 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6. She is described as being 5-foot-1 and 127 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Her clothing descriptio…

by Nicole Valinote

04/19/2022

Police & Fire

18 Catalytic Converters Stolen From CT School Buses, Leading To Pickup Delays A Connecticut school district was impacted by student pickup delays after 18 catalytic converters were stolen from school buses used by the district overnight. The catalytic converters were stolen in Hartford County from the Dattco School Bus Property, located at 63 South Canal St. in Plainville, during the overnight hours of Monday, April 18, into Tuesday, April 19, according to the Plainville Police Department. An individual or individuals had cut a large hole in the fence at the school bus property before stealing the catalytic converters, police reported. The theft was discovered…

by Nicole Valinote

04/19/2022

Police & Fire

Seaford Home Extensively Damaged In Fire A Long Island home was extensively damaged in a fire that broke out early in the morning. Authorities received a report of a house fire in Seaford on Bryant Drive at about 4:45 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, according to the Nassau County Police Department. When authorities arrived at the scene, the home was engulfed in flames and the residents had safely evacuated, NCPD reported. The Seaford Fire Department extinguished the blaze, police said. Police said no injuries were reported at the scene. The Nassau County Fire Marshall and Arson/Bomb Squad Detectives also responded to the …

by Nicole Valinote

04/19/2022

Lifestyle

Restaurant With New Massachusetts Location Hailed For 'Biggest Burritos' A new Massachusetts restaurant that offers a wide selection of burritos has seen praise for its large portion sizes. Cali-Ritos Burrito Grill operates three locations, including two in New Bedford and the new eatery in Worcester. The Worcester restaurant is located at 394 Belmont St., and serves a variety of burritos, bowls, tacos, nachos, quesadillas and more. The restaurant has seen early praise from several online reviews, who cited the filling portions and good service. "The steak burrito had to be one of the biggest burritos I've ever had! It will fill you up quickly! The steak …

by Nicole Valinote

04/19/2022

Business

FAO Schwarz Recalls Thousands Of Toys Due To Potential Choking Hazards FAO Schwarz has recalled thousands of toys due to a manufacturing issue that can cause small parts to come loose, posing a choking hazard. About 46,200 toys are included in the recall, according to a report from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall includes 26,400 FAO Schwarz Branded Toy Wood Play Smart Robot Buddy products and 19,800 FAO Schwarz Branded Toy Wood Sensory Boards. The toys were sold at FAO Schwarz and Target locations across the US. They were also sold online on the FAO Scharwz and Target websites. The company said it hasn't received any rep…

by Nicole Valinote

04/19/2022

Police & Fire

Investigation Underway After Possible Grenade Found Buried In CT Yard Authorities are investigating after a possible grenade was found buried in a yard in Connecticut. Police in Hartford County responded to a location on Troy Road in South Windsor at about 2:45 p.m. on Monday, April 18, according to the South Windsor Police Department. A man, who was checking the property with a metal detector, reported that he found what appeared to be a grenade buried about a foot under the grass in the front yard, police said. Police evacuated the area and closed Troy Road between Rye Street and Brookfield Street. The Hartford Police Department's Bomb S…

by Nicole Valinote

04/19/2022

Business

Popular Restaurant Chain To Open New Location In Northern Westchester A popular restaurant chain known for its salads is opening a new location in Westchester County. The new Sweetgreen location will be in Chappaqua and opening day is on Tuesday, April 19, according to representatives. The 3,280 square-foot restaurant, located at 480 North Bedford Road Suite #D-5, can accommodate 44 guests inside and 16 guests outdoors. Sweetgreen's rotating menu features spring offerings, which will be available through May, including Chicken Chimichurri Bowl, Mushroom Chimichurri Bowl, and Chimichurri Protein Plate, representatives announced. Representatives sai…

by Nicole Valinote

04/19/2022

Business

Westchester Restaurant Closes After Decades In Business A Westchester County restaurant has closed after decades in business. The owners of Chef Antonio Ristorante, an Italian restaurant located in Mamaroneck, announced the closure on Sunday, April 3. "To our loyal customers, family, and friends: It comes with a heavy heart that we announce that Chef Antonio’s has closed its doors after 38 years," owners Mario and Emilia said in a Facebook post. "We are so grateful for the love and support of our patrons through the years." The restaurant was located at 551 Halstead Ave. in Mamaroneck. "This is bittersweet as we say goodbye to a busi…

by Nicole Valinote

04/18/2022

Police & Fire

Authorities Issue Alert About Scam Messages Using Names Of CT Fire Departments Authorities have issued alerts about individuals receiving scam text messages that include the names of Connecticut fire departments. The City of Hartford Fire Department reported on Sunday, April 17, that multiple members of the fire department and followers of the page have received a text about the sale of t-shirts for Hartford Fire or other fire departments. Authorities provided a photo of one of the text messages. "If you receive a message do not click or attempt to purchase anything, the link is likely a scam," the department said. The Lebanon Volunteer Fire Department in New London…

by Nicole Valinote

04/18/2022

Police & Fire

Authorities Seek Info After CT Firefighter's Car Broken Into, Gear Stolen Authorities are investigating after a Connecticut firefighter's car was broken into and her firefighting gear was stolen. The Deep River Fire Department, located in Middlesex County, announced that the car break-in happened during the night of Saturday, April 16. "One of our members had her car broken into last night," the fire department announced on Sunday, April 17. "For whatever reason the people who did this thought it would be nice to take the structural firefighting gear as well." The fire department said police believe it's possible the gear may have been dumped somewhere following…

by Nicole Valinote

04/18/2022

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