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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
New Nesconset Eatery Draws High Marks For Breakfast Classics With A Twist New Nesconset Eatery Draws High Marks For Breakfast Classics With A Twist
New Nesconset Eatery Draws High Marks For Breakfast Classics With A Twist A new Long Island eatery is making a name for itself by serving up classic breakfast dishes with a twist. Nappi's Nook first began serving customers in Nesconset on Monday, June 6, owner Steve Nappi said. He co-owns the restaurant, located at 204 Smithtown Boulevard Unit 8, with his wife, Denise Nappi, along with his brother and his sister-in-law, Jason Nappi and Jeanne Nappi. Nappi said he has worked in the restaurant business for 30 years, and he and his brother jumped on the opportunity to open a new restaurant in the neighborhood where they grew up. Some dishe…

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News
MS-13 Member Admits To Babylon Murder, Attempted Murder In Bay Shore, Other Crimes MS-13 Member Admits To Babylon Murder, Attempted Murder In Bay Shore, Other Crimes
MS-13 Member Admits To Babylon Murder, Attempted Murder In Bay Shore, Other Crimes An MS-13 member has admitted to his role in the fatal beating and stabbing of a victim on Long Island in 2015 and an attempted murder in 2013. On Thursday, Sept. 15, Reynaldo Lopez-Alvarado pleaded guilty to racketeering charges in connection with his role in the Nov. 19, 2015, murder of Cesar Rivera-Vasquez and an attempted murder on April 9, 2013, in Bay Shore, said Breon Peace, United States attorney for the Eastern District of New York. “In a twisted desire to enhance his status within the MS-13 gang and without any regard for human life, the defendant admittedly participated in ex…

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Construction Begins On $27M Project To Improve Connectivity From LIE To Crooked Hill Road Construction Begins On $27M Project To Improve Connectivity From LIE To Crooked Hill Road
Construction Begins On $27M Project To Improve Connectivity From LIE To Crooked Hill Road Construction is now underway on a $27 million project to provide motorists quicker access from the Long Island Expressway to several shopping and recreation areas. On Thursday, Sept. 15, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the project to modify Exit 53 has begun. The goal of the project is to improve connectivity from the LIE to shopping, commerce, and recreation on and near Crooked Hill Road. The project will allow motorists to easily access several shopping areas in Commack, industrial areas in Brentwood, Deer Park, and Hauppauge, the Michael J. Grant campus of Suffolk County Community…

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Police & Fire
23-Year-Old CT Man Dies After 3-Vehicle CT Crash 23-Year-Old CT Man Dies After 3-Vehicle CT Crash
23-Year-Old CT Man Dies After 3-Vehicle CT Crash A 23-year-old Connecticut man died at the hospital after a three-vehicle crash. The crash happened in South Windsor on westbound I-291 near the Exit 4 on-ramp at about 11:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, Connecticut State Police said. Jose Cotto, of Windsor Locks, was riding a 2017 Harley-Davidson XL 1200 Forty-Eight when, for unknown reasons, he lost control of the motorcycle and it tipped over, causing Cotto to be separated from the motorcycle, police said. Authorities said a 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid then struck Cotto and then struck the Harley-Davidson in the left lane of travel. Po…

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Police & Fire
Police Search For Man Who Robbed 7-Eleven In Baldwin Police Search For Man Who Robbed 7-Eleven In Baldwin
Police Search For Man Who Robbed 7-Eleven In Baldwin Police asked the public for information about a robbery at a Long Island 7-Eleven. The robbery happened at the store, located at 964 Merrick Road in Baldwin, at 1 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, the Nassau County Police Department. A man approached the cashier's counter with what appeared to be a firearm under his shirt and demanded money from the register, police said. The suspect then fled the scene, traveling west on Merrick Road with an undisclosed amount of money, NCPD said. No injuries were reported, according to police.  Police said the suspect is described as being a Black…

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New York Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Scratch-Off Prize New York Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Scratch-Off Prize
New York Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Scratch-Off Prize A Capital District man has claimed a $1 million lottery prize. Albany County resident Robert Lawlor, of Latham, won a top prize from the New York Lottery’s "$1,000,000 Bonus Word Cashword" scratch-off game, the lottery announced Tuesday, Sept. 13. Lawlor received his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $651,000 after required withholdings, NY Lottery reported. The winning ticket was purchased at Stewart’s Shops, which is located at 29 Wade Road Extension in Latham, the lottery said.

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Westchester Restaurant Owner Sentenced For Failing To Pay $23K In Wages To Employees Westchester Restaurant Owner Sentenced For Failing To Pay $23K In Wages To Employees
Westchester Restaurant Owner Sentenced For Failing To Pay $23K In Wages To Employees The owner of a Westchester County restaurant was sentenced for failing to pay more than $23,000 in wages to eight employees. Paul Hurley, age 57, of New Rochelle, was sentenced on Wednesday, Sept. 14, to three years of probation and ordered to pay full restitution to the victims, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced. In June, Hurley pleaded guilty to failure to pay wages for failing to pay eight employees of Hurley's Steakhouse and Pub a total of $23,114 for their work between October 2018 and June 2019, the DA's Office reported. The restaurant has since closed.…

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Man, Woman Charged After 250 Bags Of Fentanyl, Heroin Seized During Hudson Valley Traffic Stop Man, Woman Charged After 250 Bags Of Fentanyl, Heroin Seized During Hudson Valley Traffic Stop
Man, Woman Charged After 250 Bags Of Fentanyl, Heroin Seized During Hudson Valley Traffic Stop Two people are facing felony charges after a Hudson Valley traffic stop led to the discovery of about 250 bags of fentanyl and heroin, authorities reported. Authorities saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation on Sawkill-Ruby Road in the Town of Ulster on Thursday, Sept. 8, according to the Ulster County Sheriff's Office. The driver, identified as 29-year-old Melissa Neglia, of Saugerties, was found to be driving the vehicle with a revoked license, authorities said. The passenger, identified as 32-year-old Kyle Schick, of Saugerties, was also found to have an active warrant of ar…

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Obituaries
Westchester Resident Known As 'Devoted Family Man, Friend' Dies At Age 41 Westchester Resident Known As 'Devoted Family Man, Friend' Dies At Age 41
Westchester Resident Known As 'Devoted Family Man, Friend' Dies At Age 41 A Westchester County resident who was known as a devoted father, husband, and friend has died at the age of 41. Enda Corcoran, of Mamaroneck, died on Friday, Sept. 9, according to his obituary.  He was born to Marie Brophy and the late John Corcoran in Tullamore, Ireland, and eventually found his way to Riverdale, New York, his obituary said. "Not the quiet type, Enda became a fixture in the Irish community," his obituary reads. "Whether it was his quick banter, amazing dancing skills, or his ability to fix anything regarding a car, Enda is not one to be forgotten." He is survived b…

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Man Who Pinned DC Police Officer Between Doors Convicted For Role In Jan. 6 Riots Man Who Pinned DC Police Officer Between Doors Convicted For Role In Jan. 6 Riots
Man Who Pinned DC Police Officer Between Doors Convicted For Role In Jan. 6 Riots A man who used a riot shield as a weapon and pinned an officer between doors was found guilty of felony charges for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the United States Capitol Building. Patrick McCaughey III, age 25, was among the three men found guilty on Tuesday, Sept. 13, of felony and misdemeanor offenses for their actions on Jan. 6, 2021, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced.  Earlier report - Fairfield County Man Charged With Pinning Police Officer Between Doors During Capitol Hill Riot Tristan Chandler Stevens, age 26, of Pensacola,…

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