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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

Lifestyle

Popular Restaurant Opens Second Suffolk Location, With A Third On Way The owners of a popular restaurant have opened a second Long Island location and shared plans to open a third. Japanese barbecue spot JBBQ & Shabu Shabu opened the second Suffolk County location on Saturday, Feb. 12. Located at 41 Route 111 in Smithtown, the restaurant's menu features BBQ beef, pork, chicken, vegetable, and seafood dishes. Guests can also choose a soup base and select from a variety of types of meat and seafood to create a hot pot. Online reviewers have praised the new location's menu. "I love the is place!!! The food is so good," Debbie H., of Selden, said in a Ye…

by Nicole Valinote

03/08/2022

Police & Fire

Three Juveniles Arrested, Accused Of Burglarizing School In Wading River Three juveniles were arrested and accused of burglarizing a school on Long Island. On Thursday, Feb. 17, police received a report from Little Flower Children's Services that a burglary had occurred overnight at the Little Flower School, according to an announcement from the Riverhead Town Police Department on Monday, March 7. The school is located at 2450 North Wading River Road in Wading River, authorities said. The three juveniles were arrested following an investigation, police said. Authorities did not release further details about the burglary or investigation.

by Nicole Valinote

03/08/2022

Lifestyle

New Norwalk Restaurant Draws Praise For Large Portions A new Fairfield County restaurant has seen praise for its large portions. Tio Agustin is located at 99 New Canaan Ave. in Norwalk. The family-owned restaurant focuses on offering authentic traditional Mexican cuisine, according to owners. Some menu items include chile relleno, quesadillas, tacos, and freshly-made guacamole. "Great food here," Ken P., of Norwalk, said in a Yelp review. "I have tried just about everything and all are terrific. Large portions too! If you don't see what you are looking for just ask and they will make it!" The eatery is every day for lunch and dinner.

by Nicole Valinote

03/07/2022

News

Doctor From Great Neck Admits To Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme A Long Island doctor has admitted to sending Medicare bills for millions of dollars for procedures that were never performed. Morris Barnard, age 58, of Great Neck, pleaded guilty on Monday, March 7, to health care fraud, according to Breon Peace, United States attorney for the Eastern District of New York. “With today’s guilty plea, Dr. Barnard admits to committing a multi-million dollar fraud on the Medicare program by billing for procedures he did not perform,” Peace said. “By claiming to render services to disabled and other vulnerable patients, Dr. Barnard not only pocketed taxp…

by Nicole Valinote

03/07/2022

Business

Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After 15 Years In Business A Hudson Valley restaurant has closed after 15 years in business. The owners of Mole Mole, a Mexican restaurant located in Ulster County, announced the closure in a Facebook post on Friday, March 4. The eatery is located at 23 Broadway in Kingston. "We thank all of our valued customers, friends, staff and the Kingston community for your support throughout these 15 years," the announcement reads. "Kingston will forever have a special spot in our hearts, to our customers thank you for including us into your weekly routine or for big special moments: birthday parties, work meetings, ann…

by Nicole Valinote

03/07/2022

Police & Fire

Seen Him? Westfield Police Searching For Missing Man Police in Western Massachusetts have asked the public for help locating a missing 31-year-old man. The Westfield Police Department in Hampden County reported that Wayne Jackson was last seen on Wednesday, March 2. Police said Jackson may have been in Springfield in the area of Western New England University. Jackson is described as being 5-foot-10 and about 150 pounds, with short hair. Police said Jackson typically wears black-framed glasses, a navy hooded down jacket or a black leather jacket, and either work boots or sneakers. Jackson may be in need of medication, and those close to hi…

by Nicole Valinote

03/07/2022

Police & Fire

Man Who Advertised Car For Sale On Facebook Victim Of Gunpoint Robbery At CT Convenience Store Police are investigating after a 21-year-old man's car was stolen at gunpoint in Connecticut after he advertised it for sale. Authorities received a report of a vehicle robbery in Hartford County at about 5:20 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, according to the Bristol Police Department. The man told officers he had listed his 2019 Dodge Charger on Facebook Marketplace and met with a prospective buyer at the Cumberland Farms parking lot in Forestville about 5 p.m. The alleged prospective buyer said he wanted to test drive the car and got into the driver's seat. An accomplice got into the…

by Nicole Valinote

03/07/2022

Police & Fire

Fugitive From Justice Nabbed After Northern Westchester Incident, Police Say A 31-year-old man who police say was a felony fugitive was arrested and charged with assaulting a victim in Northern Westchester County. Police responded to a report of a domestic incident in progress at a home in Mohegan Lake at about 2:50 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 27, according to the Yorktown Police Department. The victim told police that the suspect, identified as a New Hampshire man, fled the scene, police reported. The suspect was accused of throwing the victim to the ground, punching her in the face, and applying pressure to her throat, which obstructed her breathing. Police saw the man…

by Nicole Valinote

03/07/2022

Police & Fire

Man Charged With DWI After Head-On Quogue Crash That Seriously Injured Driver A 40-year-old man was arrested and accused of driving while impaired after a head-on, two-vehicle crash that seriously injured a driver on Long Island. Officers responded to a report of a crash near the intersection of Montauk Highway and Quogue Street East at about 2:40 p.m. on Friday, March 4, according to the Quogue Village Police Department. Police determined that an eastbound 2010 Ford F-150 pickup truck had crossed the double yellow center lines on Montauk Highway and traveled into the westbound lane, colliding with a westbound 1994 Ford F-250 pickup truck. The driver of th…

by Nicole Valinote

03/06/2022

Lifestyle

Roslyn Restaurant Cited For 'Delicious, Fresh' Offerings A Long Island restaurant that specializes in Mediterranean cuisine has seen praise for its cocktails and fresh dishes. Greek restaurant Kyma is located at 1446 Old Northern Boulevard in the Nassau County village of Roslyn. The owners also operate a location in New York City. The eatery offers guests a variety of dishes, such as spanakopita, grilled octopus, seafood linguini, and lamb chops. For dessert, guests can order baklava, Greek cookies, molten chocolate cake, and more. Online reviewers have praised the selection of dishes offered on the menu. "Great spot when craving G…

by Nicole Valinote

03/06/2022

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