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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.

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Police & Fire

Police Warn Of Scams After Intercepting Cash Shipments On Long Island Police are investigating two scams after intercepting shipments of thousands of dollars sent to addresses on Long Island. The Suffolk County Police Department reported that in the first case, a man contacted a 77-year-old Oklahoma woman on Tuesday, March 15, and claimed her grandson was arrested for running a red light in Kansas. The woman was told to send $4,000 to an address in Huntington Station so she could pay her grandson's bail, SCPD reported. In the second case, a 66-year-old Maryland man received an email that said his computer had been infected with a virus and tech support…

by Nicole Valinote

03/18/2022

Business

Brand-New Hudson Valley Coffee Shop To Hold Grand Opening A brand-new Hudson Valley coffee shop is preparing for its grand opening and ribbon-cutting event. Coffee Barn, located in Orange County, will hold a ribbon-cutting event at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, according to an announcement from the City of Middletown Mayor's Office. The business is located at 207 Monhagen Ave. in Middletown In addition to coffee, the business also serves tea, paninis, crêpes, pastries, wraps, and personal pizzas, according to Coffee Barn's website. Some items on the menu include chocolate banana crêpes, chicken chipotle quesadillas, and turkey basi…

by Nicole Valinote

03/18/2022

Lifestyle

This East Rockaway Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Restaurant For Outdoor Dining A popular restaurant known for its waterfront views was voted Long Island's best outdoor dining experience, according to a new report. Grandpa Tony's, located in Nassau County, was voted as the eatery with the best outdoor dining by residents for 2022, according to Bethpage Best of Long Island. Located at 101 Althouse Ave. in East Rockaway, the Italian restaurant offers a selection of specialty pizzas, pasta dishes, sandwiches, and more. The owners say the eatery is known for its large portions and fresh ingredients. Bethpage Best of Long Island reported that the restaurant was …

by Nicole Valinote

03/18/2022

Police & Fire

Police Search For Woman Accused Of Using Stolen Card To Withdraw $12K In Suffolk County Police have asked the public for help locating a woman accused of using a stolen debit card to withdraw about $12,000 from another woman's account on Long Island. An individual used the personal information of a Deer Park woman to request a duplicate Chase debit card, and the card was intercepted as it was being delivered on Oct. 28, according to an announcement from the Suffolk County Police Department on Thursday, March 17. That same day, a woman used the stolen card to withdraw funds from the victim's account at Chase Bank locations at 615 Grand Boulevard in Deer Park and 840 Sunrise Hig…

by Nicole Valinote

03/18/2022

Police & Fire

Police Ask Public For Help Locating Missing 15-Year-Old From New Hyde Park Police have asked the public for help locating a missing 15-year-old girl from Long Island. Maya Feliciano-Ramirez was last seen in her New Hyde Park home by her father at about 11 a.m. on Friday, March 11, according to the Nassau County Police Department. NCPD said Maya left the residence in an unknown direction. She was reported missing at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, police said. Maya is described as being 4-foot-9 and 120 pounds, with brown eyes, straight black hair, and an average build, police said. Her clothing description is unknown, NCPD said. Police said Maya's de…

by Nicole Valinote

03/17/2022

Police & Fire

Police Search For Missing Massachusetts Man Police in Western Massachusetts have asked the public for help locating a missing man. The Worcester Police Department reported that Manofarmunir Tamotouma, age 87, was last seen leaving his home on Belmont St. to run an errand in a black Toyota Camry at about 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16. Police said Tamotouma does not have a cell phone. Authorities asked anyone with information about Tamotouma's whereabouts to call 911 or 508-799-8606. Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

by Nicole Valinote

03/17/2022

News

Community Rallies To Support Family Of Late Suffolk County First Grader Donations have poured in to support the family of a Long Island elementary school student who died earlier this week. Daniel Rubi, a first-grade student at Tackan Elementary School in the hamlet of Nesconset, died on Monday, March 14, according to representatives at GoFundMe. A GoFundMe set up in Daniel's memory has received more than $29,700 as of Thursday, March 17, passing its $20,000 goal one day after it was created. Members of the community and organizations have also shared the fundraiser online with messages of support for Daniel's family. "Our thoughts and prayers go ou…

by Nicole Valinote

03/17/2022

Police & Fire

Know Her? Police Search For Woman Who Stole Worker's Purse At Holyoke Store Police have asked the public for help locating a woman accused of stealing an employee's purse at a Western Massachusetts store. The woman went behind the cash register at the Hampden County store and took the purse on Sunday, March 6, in Holyoke, authorities said. According to the Holyoke Police Department, a man was with the woman at the store, but he wasn't present when the purse was stolen. Authorities did not identify the store where the incident took place. Police asked anyone who recognizes the woman to call Detective Keith Williams at 413-322-6900 ext. 559.

by Nicole Valinote

03/17/2022

Lifestyle

Sag Harbor Girl To Appear On MasterChef Junior Cooking Competition TV Show A Long Island resident is appearing on the new season of cooking competition MasterChef Junior. Eva Achuthan-Kozar, of Sag Harbor, is among the 16 junior chefs appearing on season eight of the show. MasterChef Junior gives children ages 8 to 13 the opportunity to showcase their culinary skills through a series of challenges. According to a report from the show, Eva's signature dish is roasted shrimp salad with roasted yellow and red peppers, and she hopes to one day own a three-star Michelin restaurant. Judges on the show include chef Gordon Ramsay, chef Aarón Sánchez, and food writer and…

by Nicole Valinote

03/17/2022

Lifestyle

Popular Actress Celebrates Son's Birthday Close To Hudson Valley Home Actress and producer Hilarie Burton celebrated her son's birthday at a game entertainment center near her home in the Hudson Valley. Burton, who is known for shows including One Tree Hill and White Collar, visited Escape Time Adventure in Dutchess County for her son Gus' birthday, the business said in a social media post on Monday, March 14. The business is located onRoute 376 in Wappingers Falls. "None other but actor, producer, Hilarie Burton brought her son Gus for his Birthday celebration!" Escape Time Adventures said in an Instagram post. "They really had an awesome time! Of cour…

by Nicole Valinote

03/17/2022

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