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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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'It Still Feels Unreal': CT Woman Claims $30,000 Lottery Prize 'It Still Feels Unreal': CT Woman Claims $30,000 Lottery Prize
'It Still Feels Unreal': CT Woman Claims $30,000 Lottery Prize A Connecticut woman has shared her reaction after claiming a $30,000 lottery prize. Tracey Dickerson, of Waterbury, claimed the "30X Cash 9th Edition" prize on Monday, Feb. 14, according to an announcement from Connecticut Lottery. The winning ticket was purchased at Save And Go in Meriden, CT Lottery said. "When the clerk scanned my ticket his eyes lit up—he was so happy for me," Dickerson said. "He handed me back my ticket with the ticket voucher and that's when I saw I won $30,000! It still feels unreal!"  Dickerson told CT Lottery that she and her husband would like to use t…

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Massive Recall Issued For Gummies Sold At Amazon, Target, Walgreens, CVS, Other Major Retailers Massive Recall Issued For Gummies Sold At Amazon, Target, Walgreens, CVS, Other Major Retailers
Massive Recall Issued For Gummies Sold At Amazon, Target, Walgreens, CVS, Other Major Retailers A company is recalling millions of units of fruit gummies that were sold in stores nationwide after receiving reports of the cap popping off with force, causing injuries. On Wednesday, March 16, Reckitt recalled 63 and 75 count bottles of Airborne Gummies, which were sold in blueberry pomegranate, orange, and assorted fruit flavors, according to an announcement on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission's website. Find the full list of UPC numbers and lot codes that are included in the recall here. Reckitt said it has received 70 reports of the cap or seal popping off the…

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Man Who Fatally Stabbed Woman In North Massapequa Dies From Self-Inflicted Injuries, Police Say Man Who Fatally Stabbed Woman In North Massapequa Dies From Self-Inflicted Injuries, Police Say
Man Who Fatally Stabbed Woman In North Massapequa Dies From Self-Inflicted Injuries, Police Say A 34-year-old man has died from self-inflicted injuries after he fatally stabbed a woman and critically injured another woman on Long Island, police said.  Vincent Maiolica was identified as the man who fatally stabbed 29-year-old Irene Spantopanagos, of Massapequa, and injured a 22-year-old woman at a North Massapequa residence on Saturday, March 12, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Earlier report - Police Identify Massapequa Woman Who Was Fatally Stabbed NCPD said when officers arrived at the home on North Manhattan Avenue, they discovered that M…

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NY Police Ask Public For Help Locating Teen Who Has Been Missing More Than A Month NY Police Ask Public For Help Locating Teen Who Has Been Missing More Than A Month
NY Police Ask Public For Help Locating Teen Who Has Been Missing More Than A Month New York State Police issued an alert about a missing 15-year-old boy who was last seen more than a month ago. Giovanni Spagnola was last seen in the Onondaga County town of Cicero on Wednesday, Feb. 2, police said in an announcement on Tuesday, March 15. Giovanni is described as being 5-foot-5 inches and 125 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair, police reported.  Authorities said Giovanni may be in the Auburn area in Cayuga County. Police asked anyone with information about Giovanni's whereabouts to call 911 or State Police Headquarters at 315-366-6000. Share this story by c…

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Western Massachusetts Man Claims $1 Million Lottery Prize Western Massachusetts Man Claims $1 Million Lottery Prize
Western Massachusetts Man Claims $1 Million Lottery Prize A Western Massachusetts man has claimed a $1 million lottery prize. Kyle Avery, of Springfield, won the prize from the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$1,000,000 Winter Winnings” instant ticket game, the lottery announced on Tuesday, March 8. Avery's mother gave him the ticket to thank him for doing work on her car, MA Lottery reported.  Avery received his prize as a single payment of $650,000 before taxes. The ticket was purchased at Big Y Express, which is located at 1993 Boston Road in Wilbraham.  The store is set to receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale of the ticke…

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Two House Fires Break Out In CT Neighborhood Two House Fires Break Out In CT Neighborhood
Two House Fires Break Out In CT Neighborhood Firefighters have responded to two house fires in a Connecticut neighborhood. The fires broke out on Wednesday, March 16, in Middlesex County in the area of Clinton Avenue in Middletown, according to an announcement from Middletown Police Department on Wednesday afternoon. Police asked residents to stay clear of the areas of Grand Street, Clinton Avenue, and Clinton Avenue. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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Teen Sentenced For DWI Crash That Killed 16-Year-Old Girl In Hudson Valley Teen Sentenced For DWI Crash That Killed 16-Year-Old Girl In Hudson Valley
Teen Sentenced For DWI Crash That Killed 16-Year-Old Girl In Hudson Valley An 18-year-old man has been sentenced after he pleaded guilty to 17 charges in a Hudson Valley crash that killed a classmate and seriously injured other passengers in the vehicle. Joseph DeBellis, of Airmont, was sentenced on Tuesday, March 15, to six months of incarceration followed by five years of probation, according to Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh. The crash happened at about 2:50 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021, on Route 202 in Montebello when DeBellis, then 17, was a Suffern High School student. Earlier report: Girl Killed In Single-Vehicle Rockland Cra…

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CT Officials Order Immediate Transfer Of 94 Nursing Home Residents Due To Serious Safety Issues CT Officials Order Immediate Transfer Of 94 Nursing Home Residents Due To Serious Safety Issues
CT Officials Order Immediate Transfer Of 94 Nursing Home Residents Due To Serious Safety Issues Connecticut officials have ordered the immediate transfer of 94 residents of a nursing home due to serious, widespread health and safety issues. The Connecticut Department of Public Health said in an announcement on Monday, March 14, that it is working to facilitate transfers of the residents of the Quinnipiac Valley Center, located in the New Haven County town of Wallingford. Officials said DPH conducted an investigation at the nursing home on Thursday, Feb. 10, and discovered "two findings of Immediate Jeopardy, meaning the violations are serious enough to risk imminent harm to …

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District Attorney In Hudson Valley Warns Of 'Alarming Increase' In School Overdoses District Attorney In Hudson Valley Warns Of 'Alarming Increase' In School Overdoses
District Attorney In Hudson Valley Warns Of 'Alarming Increase' In School Overdoses A Hudson Valley district attorney has issued an alert about a recent increase in high school students experiencing medical emergencies after vaping unregulated substances. Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced on Tuesday, March 15, that the county has seen an "alarming increase" in Orange County High School students overdosing after ingesting a variety of substances, such as synthetic marijuana and substances purporting to contain THC or CBD oils, through electronic cigarettes. Hoovler said it has become apparent that high concentrations of other dangerous substances have …

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Retired Police Chief In Hudson Valley Dies Retired Police Chief In Hudson Valley Dies
Retired Police Chief In Hudson Valley Dies A retired police chief who spent more than 40 years with his department in the Hudson Valley has died. Kevin Nulty, who served as Orangetown police chief from 1997 until he retired in 2019, has died, according to an announcement from the Orangetown PBA on Monday, March 14. Nulty joined the police department as an officer in 1976. "For 43 years he served our community proudly, with 23 of them being Chief," Orangetown PBA said. "Our membership sends our prayers to his wife Ann and his family during this difficult time, and our condolences to those who knew and loved him.

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