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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 Bay Shore Eatery Draws Praise For 'Huge Portions,' Frozen Drinks New Bay Shore Eatery Draws Praise For 'Huge Portions,' Frozen Drinks
New Bay Shore Eatery Draws Praise For 'Huge Portions,' Frozen Drinks A restaurant that opened on Long Island this past spring is seeing positive reviews from customers for its portion sizes and frozen beverages. LaLa's Lounge, located at 25 Bayview Ave. in Bay Shore, opened in May. The eatery that was formerly known as "Swept Away" was rebranded to create a relaxed and casual atmosphere, as Bay Shore already has many great down-by-the-waterfront restaurants, said Andy Tartaglia, who operates the restaurant with Leah Fernandes and Kevin Breeden. “[The building] has been a part of the community for a long time and it’s ebbed and flowed sort of," he said.…

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Police & Fire
CT Man Flees Troopers In Stolen Mustang, Crashes Into Mailboxes, Police Say CT Man Flees Troopers In Stolen Mustang, Crashes Into Mailboxes, Police Say
CT Man Flees Troopers In Stolen Mustang, Crashes Into Mailboxes, Police Say A 21-year-old man was charged after police said he fled from troopers in a stolen Ford Mustang and crashed into mailboxes in Connecticut. At about 11 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7, troopers were investigating a report that a vehicle was stolen at 12:45 a.m. in the Tolland County town of Willington, and while at a home on Ashford Center Road in Ashford, they saw the stolen Ford Mustang driving west, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers recognized the driver as Jacob Cormier, of Willington, police said. The Mustang sped away and troopers lost sight of it, authorities reported.  Tro…

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Obituaries
Wilton Resident Who Was Longtime Sales Rep In Fairfield County Dies At Age 91 Wilton Resident Who Was Longtime Sales Rep In Fairfield County Dies At Age 91
Wilton Resident Who Was Longtime Sales Rep In Fairfield County Dies At Age 91 A man who grew up in Westchester County and spent more than 50 years working at an insurance company in Connecticut has died at the age of 91. Fairfield County resident Anthony “Tony” Ragusa, of Wilton, died at Danbury Hospital on Thursday, Aug. 4, following a brief illness, according to his obituary. He was born in Port Chester and graduated from Port Chester High School. Ragusa went on to study at Mercy College and serve in the United States Army from 1954 until 1956 when he was honorably discharged, his obituary said. According to his obituary, he worked at the Metropolitan Life I…

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Police & Fire
Seen Her? Woman Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Card At CVS In Ronkonkoma Seen Her? Woman Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Card At CVS In Ronkonkoma
Seen Her? Woman Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Card At CVS In Ronkonkoma Authorities are asking the public for information about a woman who is accused of using a stolen credit card at a Long Island store. A woman used a stolen credit card at CVS in Ronkonkoma on Saturday, July 23, according to a report from Suffolk County Crime Stoppers on Monday, Aug. 8. The store is located at 751 Hawkins Ave., Crime Stoppers said. Authorities said the credit card was taken from a purse that was stolen from an unlocked vehicle in Lake Ronkonkoma earlier that day. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Tips can be submitt…

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News
Lane Closures Scheduled For Stretch Of I-684 In Bedford Lane Closures Scheduled For Stretch Of I-684 In Bedford
Lane Closures Scheduled For Stretch Of I-684 In Bedford Officials issued an alert about upcoming lane closures on a highway in Westchester County. The New York State Department of Transportation said motorists in Bedford should expect single- and double-lane closures on I-684 between Exit 6 (State Route 35) and Exit 5 (Saw Mill River Parkway) to facilitate sign work. Officials said the work is scheduled to take place at the following times: Southbound single- and double-lane closures on Wednesday, Aug. 10, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Northbound single-lane closures on Thursday, Aug. 11, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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News
Freeport Man Accused Of Breeding, Selling Pit Bulls For Dog Fighting Freeport Man Accused Of Breeding, Selling Pit Bulls For Dog Fighting
Freeport Man Accused Of Breeding, Selling Pit Bulls For Dog Fighting A 54-year-old Long Island man was charged for allegedly breeding and selling pit bulls for the purpose of dog fighting. Lonnie Poindexter, of Freeport, was arraigned on Thursday, Aug. 4, on one felony count and two misdemeanor counts of prohibition of animal fighting, according to Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly. He pleaded not guilty and is set to appear in court on Thursday, Sept. 15, the DA's Office said. The charges stem from a 2020 investigation into videos, photos, and dog pedigree information posted online by Poindexter where he offered the pit bulls for sale…

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Sports
Archbishop Stepinac High School Mourns Loss Of Beloved Longtime Coach Archbishop Stepinac High School Mourns Loss Of Beloved Longtime Coach
Archbishop Stepinac High School Mourns Loss Of Beloved Longtime Coach A Westchester County high school is mourning the loss of a longtime lacrosse coach. On Sunday, Aug. 7, Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains announced the death of Coach Spencer Barker. Barker worked for the Stepinac Lacrosse Program for 23 years and recently served as the Junior Varsity Lacrosse head coach. It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Coach Spencer Barker. Coach Spencer has been a part of the Stepinac Lacrosse Program for the last 23 years, most recently as the Junior Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach. You will be truly missed.Rest in Peach, Coa…

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Politics
Trump-Endorsed Leora Levy, 1 Of 3 GOP Senate Primary Contenders, Vows To 'Beat Back Blumenthal' Trump-Endorsed Leora Levy, 1 Of 3 GOP Senate Primary Contenders, Vows To 'Beat Back Blumenthal'
Trump-Endorsed Leora Levy, 1 Of 3 GOP Senate Primary Contenders, Vows To 'Beat Back Blumenthal' Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Leora Levy, a Republican candidate who is running for US Senate in Connecticut and has vowed to "beat back" Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal. Levy is running against Themis Klarides and Peter Lumaj in the Republican primary election, which is set for Tuesday, Aug. 9. Trump gave his endorsement on Thursday, Aug. 4. If elected, Levy said she would "beat back" Blumenthal, a Democrat who first assumed office in 2011. Trump has clashed with Blumenthal numerous times over the years, as detailed in a 2019 report from Politico. "Thank you President T…

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Obituaries
Woman Killed In 3-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash Remembered As Loving Mother, Grandparent Woman Killed In 3-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash Remembered As Loving Mother, Grandparent
Woman Killed In 3-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash Remembered As Loving Mother, Grandparent A Hudson Valley woman who died in a three-vehicle crash last week is being remembered as a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Dutchess County resident Katherine Woisin, of Wappinger, died at the age of 85 in a crash on Route 9D in Wappinger at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4, authorities said.  Authorities said Woisin was driving onto Route 9D from Alpine Drive when her vehicle was struck by a southbound vehicle. Her vehicle was then struck by a northbound vehicle. Earlier report - Woman Killed In 3-Vehicle Wappinger Crash According to her obituary, Woisin w…

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Police & Fire
43-Year-Old Man Drowns In Hudson Valley Lake, Police Says 43-Year-Old Man Drowns In Hudson Valley Lake, Police Says
43-Year-Old Man Drowns In Hudson Valley Lake, Police Says A 43-year-old man drowned in a lake in the Hudson Valley.  New York State Park Police and State troopers responded to Seven Lakes in the Rockland County town of Haverstraw for a report of a possible drowning at about 8:15 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7, according to New York State Police. Investigators found that 43-year-old Bogdan Kardynal, of Sloatsburg, entered Seven Lakes from the Sebago Boat Launch and attempted to swim, authorities said.  Police said Kardynal went under the water and did not resurface. A witness jumped into the lake and tried to assist him and wasn'…

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