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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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Lifestyle
This Suffolk County Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Diner This Suffolk County Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Diner
This Suffolk County Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Diner For the second year in a row, residents have voted a Suffolk County eatery as the best diner on Long Island, according to a new report. Lindenhurst Diner was voted the 2022 best diner by Long Islanders, according to an announcement from Bethpage Best of Long Island. The diner, located at 195 East Montauk Highway in Lindenhurst, also was voted best in 2021. According to the announcement, guests have cited the diner's vegan menu, along with its delicious starters and specialty burgers among the reasons it is the best.  "This diner has an extensive menu, breakfast all day, and a se…

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Police & Fire
Four Hospitalized After Two-Vehicle I-84 Crash, CT State Police Say Four Hospitalized After Two-Vehicle I-84 Crash, CT State Police Say
Four Hospitalized After Two-Vehicle I-84 Crash, CT State Police Say Four people were hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash on I-84 in Connecticut.  The crash happened at about 1:50 a.m. on Sunday, March 13, on I-84 Westbound near Entrance 56 ramp in East Hartford, according to Connecticut State Police. While traveling at a high rate of speed, a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport struck a 2002 Toyota Carolla from behind, police said.  Authorities said the Hyundai rolled over and came to a rest on its roof in the left lane, and the Toyota spun out off the roadway and came to a rest on the shoulder. The driver of the Toyota, identified as a 21-year-o…

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Police & Fire
16-Year-Old Accused Of Damaging School Property In Wading River 16-Year-Old Accused Of Damaging School Property In Wading River
16-Year-Old Accused Of Damaging School Property In Wading River A 16-year-old was arrested on Long Island after authorities said he was caught breaking the windows at a school and damaging vehicles. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving damaged property at Little Flower Children and Family Services in Wading River at about 5:45 p.m. on Friday, March 11, according to the Riverhead Town Police Department. When officers arrived at the Little Flower campus, located at 2450 North Wading River Road, they saw the 16-year-old boy breaking windows of residential and school buildings, police said.  They also saw the teen breaking th…

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Business
Restaurant Permanently Closes After 15-Year Run In Hudson Valley Restaurant Permanently Closes After 15-Year Run In Hudson Valley
Restaurant Permanently Closes After 15-Year Run In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley restaurant is permanently closing after 15 years in business. The owners of Elsie's Place in Ulster County announced the closure in a Facebook post on Tuesday, March 1.  "After a long and painful process we have decided to close our doors," the post reads. "We want to thank our loyal clients, without you, we would not have made it all these years! May peace and fulfillment reach every single one of us." The restaurant is located at 1475 State Route 208 in the hamlet of Wallkill. The longtime eatery was known for its eclectic menu, featuring a variety of pizzas, a…

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News
Three Young Chefs From Westchester County To Appear On MasterChef Junior Three Young Chefs From Westchester County To Appear On MasterChef Junior
Three Young Chefs From Westchester County To Appear On MasterChef Junior Three Westchester County residents will appear in the upcoming season of MasterChef Junior.  The eighth season of the cooking show, which was filmed before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, will premiere at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, on FOX.  The show gives children the opportunity to showcase their culinary skills during a series of challenges. This season will include 14-year-old Jillian Maher, of Yonkers, 13-year-old Liya Chu, of Scarsdale, and 15-year-old Maclain Rockett, of  South Salem, among the cast.  Liya said she has been cooking since the age of 7 and …

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CT Man, Woman Nabbed For Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine, Feds Say CT Man, Woman Nabbed For Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine, Feds Say
CT Man, Woman Nabbed For Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine, Feds Say Two Connecticut residents were arrested and charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl. Willie Franco, age 33, and 31-year-old Daniella Fox, both of New Haven, were both arrested on Monday, March 7, according to Leonard Boyle, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. On Wednesday, March 2, investigators intercepted a USPS parcel containing about a kilogram of cocaine and a kilogram of fentanyl that was being sent to an address in East Haven associated with the two defendants, Boyle reported. Investigators also found other suspicious par…

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NY Lottery Announces Three New $1 Million Prize Winners NY Lottery Announces Three New $1 Million Prize Winners
NY Lottery Announces Three New $1 Million Prize Winners New York has three new million-dollar lottery winners.  Ray Bowen, of Addison, CETC25, a Limited Liability Company (LLC) based out of East Elmhurst, and Brian Diran, of Staten Island, have all claimed $1 million New York Lottery prizes, NY Lottery announced on Tuesday, March 8. Bowen claimed his Mega Millions prize after matching the first five numbers in the drawing on Dec. 24, NY Lottery said. His ticket was purchased at 7-Eleven located at 47 Main St. in Addison. CETC25 claimed the Powerball's second-place prize from a drawing on Nov. 8. The ticket was purchased at 7…

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Business
New Westchester County Ice Cream Shop To Host Grand Opening New Westchester County Ice Cream Shop To Host Grand Opening
New Westchester County Ice Cream Shop To Host Grand Opening Here's the inside scoop! A new Westchester County ice cream shop will hold its grand opening. The owners of Lost Borough Ice Cream Shop announced that the shop's grand opening and ribbon-cutting event will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 7. Located at 40 North Broadway in Yonkers, the shop specializes in small-batched, hand-crafted ice cream flavors. They offer vegan options in addition to the traditional dairy fare. The shop also serves banana pudding, Belgian waffles, and sorbet. Mayor Mike Spano, along with other elected officials and community leaders are set to attend th…

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Police & Fire
Man Charged After Handgun Found During Northern Westchester Traffic Stop, Police Say Man Charged After Handgun Found During Northern Westchester Traffic Stop, Police Say
Man Charged After Handgun Found During Northern Westchester Traffic Stop, Police Say A 31-year-old man is facing charges after police said he was found to be in illegal possession of a handgun during a traffic stop in Northern Westchester County. Police arrested Steuben County resident Andrew Mancuso, of Greenwood, on Friday, March 4, according to New York State Police. Troopers from the Somers barracks pulled over a 2008 Hyundai Elantra on I-684 in Bedford for vehicle and traffic violations at about 7 p.m. that day, police said.  Investigators determined that Mancuso, the driver of the Hyundai, was in possession of a Glock 43 9mm handgun and about four grams of …

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Lifestyle
Here's Percentage Of Americans Who'll Make Lifestyle Changes Due To Soaring Gas Prices: Survey Here's Percentage Of Americans Who'll Make Lifestyle Changes Due To Soaring Gas Prices: Survey
Here's Percentage Of Americans Who'll Make Lifestyle Changes Due To Soaring Gas Prices: Survey A new survey has determined the percentage of Americans who said they would make changes to their driving habits due to soaring gas prices. AAA found that 59 percent of respondents to its survey in February said they would change their driving habits or lifestyle if the cost of gas rose to $4 per gallon. The national average has passed $4 since the survey was administered, AAA noted. The organization conducted 1,051 interviews for the survey. AAA said three-quarters of respondents said they would adjust their lifestyle if the price reached $5 per gallon. Eighty percent of the people who …

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