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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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Business

Amazon Prime Members Will Get Free Food Deliveries Through Grubhub Deal Amazon Prime members in the United States can now sign up for a free, one-year membership for Grubhub+, accessing benefits such as unlimited deliveries with no delivery fees. Just Eat Takeaway.com, the company that owns Grubhub, announced its new commercial agreement with Amazon on Wednesday, July 6. The company said beginning Wednesday, Amazon Prime members can access the $0 delivery fees for hundreds of thousands of restaurants through Grubhub+, along with other member-only perks and rewards. "I am incredibly excited to announce this collaboration with Amazon that will help Grubhub…

by Nicole Valinote

07/16/2022

Business

Winning $414K Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Store A winning lottery ticket valued at more than $414,000 was sold at a Connecticut liquor store. An unnamed Oakville resident claimed a $414,435 prize from a Fast Play $10 Super 7s Progressive ticket sold in Litchfield County, according to an announcement from CT Lottery on Monday, July 11. The lottery said the ticket was sold at Oakville Wine & Liquor, which is located at 384 Buckingham St. in Oakville.

by Nicole Valinote

07/16/2022

Lifestyle

'What A Find': Westchester Eatery Still Drawing New Customers 10 Years After Opening Ten years after its launch, a restaurant in Northern Westchester continues to draw in new customers. Jewel of Himalaya Restaurant launched the location in Yorktown Heights in 2012, in the Triangle Center. The owner also operates a location in Scarsdale. The popular eatery continues to draw in new customers in the decade since it first opened, with online reviewers sharing their positive experiences at the eatery. "WHAT A FIND! ... this place is awesome," Jonathan M. said in a recent Yelp review. "I will definitely be back and they have great takeout service too! Go for it…

by Nicole Valinote

07/16/2022

Police & Fire

Duo Charged After Loaded Handgun, Fraudulent IDs Found During Probation Check In Elmont Two men are facing firearms charges after police said they found a loaded handgun and fraudulent IDs during a probation check at a Long Island home. The incident happened in Elmont at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Police said officers helped members of the Nassau County Probation Department conduct a probation check at a home on Meacham Avenue, and recovered the following: A loaded Glock 43X handgun A fraudulent Texas driver’s license A fraudulent United States of America passport A fraudulent HSBC credit card Marvens Chery, age 2…

by Nicole Valinote

07/15/2022

News

Upcoming Hudson Valley Blood Drive Announced Amid 'Severe' Summer Shortage The New York Blood Center is urging local residents to attend an upcoming blood drive amid a "severe" summer shortage. The organization announced plans for a blood drive on Friday, July 29, in Putnam County at 112 Old Route 6 in Carmel. The blood drive is set to take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lisa Starzyk, an account manager at NYBC, said there are a number of reasons for the current shortage, including the continued impact of the pandemic on blood drives and donations. "Our attendance at blood drives is just not back to pre-pandemic levels," she said. Other reasons for the…

by Nicole Valinote

07/15/2022

Business

Popular Restaurant Chain To Hold Grand Opening For New LI Location In Lawrence A popular restaurant chain will soon hold a grand opening for its new Long Island location. The grand opening for the new Playa Bowls shop in Lawrence is set for 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 17, representatives announced. The first 50 customers who stop by the eatery will receive free bowls and T-shirts, according to the announcement. The 800-square-foot shop is located at 331 Rockaway Turnpike in Lawrence. It is the chain's 18th location in New York, representatives said.

by Nicole Valinote

07/14/2022

Police & Fire

17-Year-Old Girl Accused Of Shooting Fellow Teen During Argument In North Amityville A 17-year-old Long Island girl was charged after police said she shot another teenager earlier this month. The Central Islip girl was arrested on Thursday, July 14, in the shooting that happened on Cahill Street in North Amityville at about 8:40 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, the Suffolk County Police Department announced. SCPD said two groups of people were arguing when the 17-year-old fired a shot from a handgun that struck the North Amityville girl in the leg. Police said the victim was hospitalized for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. SCPD said the 17-year-old was charged with:…

by Nicole Valinote

07/14/2022

Business

Opening Date Announced For Trader Joe's In Yorktown Trader Joe's has announced the opening date for its first location in Northern Westchester County. The store is set to open in Yorktown on Thursday, July 21, the company said in an announcement on Thursday, July 14. Before the doors open at 8 a.m., there will be a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The store, located at 3240 Crompond Road (Route 202), will be the company's 33rd in the state, Trader Joe's said. The company operates another Westchester County location in Scarsdale. The Trader Joe's in Yorktown will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., the company said.

by Nicole Valinote

07/14/2022

Police & Fire

Northern Westchester Woman Among 17 Charged During Fourth Of July DWI Crackdown In Region A four-day impaired driving enforcement effort in a Hudson Valley county led to the arrests of 17 people. The enforcement effort in Dutchess County centered around the Fourth of July holiday, according to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office said the following people were arrested: Atiya Barnes, age 20, of Hyde Park - DWAI Perla Canales Castrejon, age 21, of Red Hook - DWAI Madlyn Castell, age 28, of Saugerties - DWI Brian Dagget, age 33, of Rhinebeck - DWI Shari Haddock, age 56, of Cortlandt Manor - DWI Rufus Harvey, age 68, of Poughkeepsie - DWI Jessica Kravit, age…

by Nicole Valinote

07/14/2022

Police & Fire

Massapequa Park Woman Accused Of DWI With Child Passenger, Striking Parked Vehicle In Wantagh A 46-year-old woman was accused of driving while intoxicated with an 8-year-old passenger in the vehicle and striking a parked vehicle on Long Island. Valerie Decker, of Massapequa Park, was arrested in Wantagh at about 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, according to the Nassau County Police Department. NCPD said Decker attempted to parallel park a 2017 Dodge Ram in front of 2166 Wantagh Avenue, the location of Maplewood School & Summer Program, and struck a 2019 Infiniti. Police said the Infiniti was occupied by a 50-year-old woman. When officers arrived, they saw Decker driving away f…

by Nicole Valinote

07/14/2022

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