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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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Two Charged After Large-Capacity Firearm Seized In Western Mass Two Charged After Large-Capacity Firearm Seized In Western Mass
Two Charged After Large-Capacity Firearm Seized In Western Mass Two Western Mass men were arrested after police seized a large-capacity firearm during a traffic stop. Hampden County residents Jalen Ramos, age 21, of West Springfield, and Jomar Esteras, age 21, of Springfield were both arrested at about 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7, according to the Springfield Police Department.  Investigators had been conducting an investigation with Ramos as the suspect for weeks, police said.  Officers located Ramos on Saturday and conducted a traffic stop he was riding in stopped at a gas station at the intersection of Bay Street and Berkshire Avenue. Auth…

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Seven Mosquito Samples Found On Long Island Test Positive For West Nile Virus Seven Mosquito Samples Found On Long Island Test Positive For West Nile Virus
Seven Mosquito Samples Found On Long Island Test Positive For West Nile Virus Health officials reported that seven mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile Virus on Long Island. The samples were collected from Wednesday, July 28 through Friday, July 30, according to Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott. The samples were collected from the following locations: Brentwood (1) Bay Shore (1) Greenlawn (1) Northport (2) Rocky Point (2) The virus can be transmitted to humans if they are bitten by an infected mosquito. While most people develop mild symptoms or don't experience any at all, in some cases symptoms can be severe and could last for …

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Nassau County Restaurant Owner Sentenced For Role In Extortion Scheme Nassau County Restaurant Owner Sentenced For Role In Extortion Scheme
Nassau County Restaurant Owner Sentenced For Role In Extortion Scheme A Long Island restaurant and bar owner has been sentenced for his involvement in soliciting more than $150,000 bribes from local restaurant owners.  William Mendez, age 50, of Elmont, was sentenced on Monday, Aug. 9 to one-and-a-third to four years in prison, according to Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith. Smith said Mendez pleaded guilty on March 15 to the following charges: Two counts of second-degree bribe receiving Two counts of second-degree grand larceny by means of extortion Fourth-degree conspiracy Two counts of second-degree tampering with public records&nbs…

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COVID-19: CT City Now Requiring Masks Indoors Regardless Of Vaccination Status COVID-19: CT City Now Requiring Masks Indoors Regardless Of Vaccination Status
Covid-19: CT City Now Requiring Masks Indoors Regardless Of Vaccination Status The mayor of a Connecticut city has announced a new indoor mask mandate for everyone, regardless of their vaccination status.  New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker said that beginning Monday, Aug. 9, masks will be required indoors at all establishments including bars, restaurants, theaters and more, WTNH reported. Elicker said the city is experiencing an increase in cases driven by the highly transmissible delta variant. He said the variant now accounts for 80% of Connecticut's cases. "Getting vaccinated can provide increased protection against COVID-19 and help prevent you from becoming very i…

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COVID-19: New York Auto Show Canceled Amid Rising Cases Of Delta Variant COVID-19: New York Auto Show Canceled Amid Rising Cases Of Delta Variant
Covid-19: New York Auto Show Canceled Amid Rising Cases Of Delta Variant The 2021 New York International Automobile Show has officially been canceled amid rising cases of COVID-19. Organizers announced on Wednesday, Aug. 4, that the event would no longer go forward due to the rising number of cases, and new measures announced by state and local officials to stop the spread of the delta variant. For the good of NYC, our attendees, and all show workers, the 2021 #NYIAS has been canceled. Please review our official press release here for additional information: https://t.co/ZZgimF6pLq pic.twitter.com/roR9OkUNPD — New York Auto Show (@NYAutoShow) August 4, 2021 …

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Driver From Suffolk Charged With DWI After Two-Vehicle Crash That Critically Injured Woman Driver From Suffolk Charged With DWI After Two-Vehicle Crash That Critically Injured Woman
Driver From Suffolk Charged With DWI After Two-Vehicle Crash That Critically Injured Woman A 57-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after a two-vehicle crash that critically injured a woman. Suffolk County resident Joann Kania, of Copiague, was arrested just before 10:15 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 6, for the crash that happened at 9 that night in Seaford, the Nassau County Police Department reported. Police said the crash happened at Merrick Road and Neptune Avenue. NCPD said a 57-year-old woman and a 68-year-old man suffered minor injuries in the crash, and a 59-year-old woman was hospitalized in critical condition. NCPD did not specify whe…

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Police Searching For Suspect Who Drove Onto Suffolk County Golf Course During Pursuit Police Searching For Suspect Who Drove Onto Suffolk County Golf Course During Pursuit
Police Searching For Suspect Who Drove Onto Suffolk County Golf Course During Pursuit Authorities are offering a $1,000 fast cash reward for information that leads to the arrest of a suspect who drove onto a Long Island golf course while fleeing police, damaging property. Southampton Town Police were trying to stop a vehicle on June 3, when the vehicle crashed through two security gates at the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, located at 200 Tuckahoe Road, according to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers. On Friday, June 11, the vehicle was found burned and abandoned on the Shinnecock Indian Reservation, authorities said. Crime Stoppers said the vehicle was a gray 2007 four-door A…

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New Restaurant Offers Cold-Pressed Juices, Organic Meals In Fairfield County New Restaurant Offers Cold-Pressed Juices, Organic Meals In Fairfield County
New Restaurant Offers Cold-Pressed Juices, Organic Meals In Fairfield County From cold-pressed juices to acai bowls, a new restaurant in Fairfield County focuses on providing healthy and organic options. Organic Krush is a restaurant chain run by three families. The Fairfield County restaurant opened in November of 2020. It is located at 374 Post Road East in Westport. Our incredible Co-Founders, Fran & Michelle, celebrating the opening of our 1st Connecticut location. Westport, we are... Posted by organic krush on Monday, November 2, 2020 The owners provide a list online of the locations where they source their ingredients, noting that they "continually" …

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Police Searching For Man Who Robbed Long Island Bank Police Searching For Man Who Robbed Long Island Bank
Police Searching For Man Who Robbed Long Island Bank Police are investigating after a man robbed a Long Island bank. The man entered the TD Bank located at 621 Lake Ave. in St. James shortly after noontime on Sunday, Aug. 8, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. The man showed a note demanding cash, and the teller gave him the money from the drawer, according to police. Police said the man then ran away. SCPD said he is described as white, in his middle to late 20s, and about 5-foot-10.  The man was wearing a blue jacket, tan shorts, a blue cloth mask, and white sneakers.  Anyone with information on the robbery is a…

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COVID-19: CT Requires All Long-Term Care Facility Employees To Get Vaccinated COVID-19: CT Requires All Long-Term Care Facility Employees To Get Vaccinated
Covid-19: CT Requires All Long-Term Care Facility Employees To Get Vaccinated All employees of Connecticut's long-term care facilities are required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 under a new executive order from Gov. Ned Lamont. Lamont announced on Friday, Aug. 6, that the employees will be required to receive at least their first vaccine dose no later than Tuesday, Sept. 7. The types of facilities impacted by this executive order include: Nursing homes Residential care homes Assisted living services agencies (i.e. agencies that provide staff to certain long-term care facilities) Intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities M…

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