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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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Missing 6-Year-Old NY Boy Found Dead In Pond Missing 6-Year-Old NY Boy Found Dead In Pond
Missing 6-Year-Old NY Boy Found Dead In Pond A 6-year-old boy who was reported missing was found dead in a pond near his home in New York.  Onnex Thompson-Hall's body was found by New York State DEC Forest Rangers in the Washington County town of Easton at about 6:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 10, according to New York State Police. Authorities said the apparent drowning is believed to be accidental. Police received a report at about 10:40 a.m. that day that Onnex went missing after he was believed to have wandered off in the area of the Washington County Fairgrounds, State Police said.  Earlier report - Police Issue Alert…

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Business
Recall Issued For Nine-Drawer Chests Sold At Costco Due To Entrapment Hazards Recall Issued For Nine-Drawer Chests Sold At Costco Due To Entrapment Hazards
Recall Issued For Nine-Drawer Chests Sold At Costco Due To Entrapment Hazards More than 5,000 chests of drawers that were sold at Costco locations have been recalled due to entrapment hazards that can cause serious injuries or death. Samson International recalled about 5,400 of its Universal Broadmoore Cayden Gentleman’s nine-drawer chests on Thursday, July 7, according to an announcement on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission's website. The company has received one report of a tip-over incident involving a 10-year-old, the report said.  The recalled products were sold at Costco Wholesale Warehouses across the US and online here from …

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Business
Connecticut Restaurant Permanently Closes Connecticut Restaurant Permanently Closes
Connecticut Restaurant Permanently Closes A Connecticut restaurant has closed. The owners of Sherman's Taphouse in Hartford County announced plans to close the Southington eatery in a Facebook post on Friday, July 1. The restaurant was located at 25 Center St.  "We regret to inform you that this will be our last weekend in business," the announcement reads. "We absolutely love this community and will truly miss you all." Sherman's was known for its craft beers and signature dishes, including mac and cheese, sandwiches, and burgers.

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Police & Fire
NY State Police Issue Alert After 6-Year-Old Goes Missing At Fairgrounds NY State Police Issue Alert After 6-Year-Old Goes Missing At Fairgrounds
NY State Police Issue Alert After 6-Year-Old Goes Missing At Fairgrounds New York State Police issued an alert about a missing 6-year-old boy who is believed to have wandered off at fairgrounds in the region. Police received a report at about 10:40 a.m. on Sunday, July 10, that Onnex Thompson-Hall went missing after reportedly wandering off in the area of the Washington County Fairgrounds in Easton. Authorities said Onnex is described as 4 feet tall and 55 pounds. He is not wearing shoes and is wearing only a diaper, police said. He has autism and is unfamiliar with the area, police said. Onnex's family believes he will answer to his name if called, authoritie…

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Police & Fire
Missing 73-Year-Old Hempstead Man Has Been Located, Police Say Missing 73-Year-Old Hempstead Man Has Been Located, Police Say
Missing 73-Year-Old Hempstead Man Has Been Located, Police Say Update: A 73-year-old Long Island resident who was reported missing has been found. The Nassau County Police Department reported on Sunday, July 10, that Stephen Croal was located.  He was reported missing earlier that morning.  Original report: Police asked the public for information after a Long Island man was reported missing. Stephen Croal, age 73, was last seen leaving his home on Elmwood Avenue in Hempstead at about 9:10 a.m. on Sunday, July 10, according to the Nassau County Police Department. NCPD said Croal was reported missing to police at about 10:30 a.m. that…

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Obituaries
Career Healthcare Worker From Cross River, John Jay HS Grad Dies At Age 64 Career Healthcare Worker From Cross River, John Jay HS Grad Dies At Age 64
Career Healthcare Worker From Cross River, John Jay HS Grad Dies At Age 64 A lifelong Hudson Valley resident who spent his career working in healthcare has died at age 64. Dutchess County resident Gregg Ralph Felice, of Pawling, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, at his home in Pawling, according to his obituary. He was born in Mount Kisco and grew up in Cross River. During his time as a student at John Jay High School, he played football and baseball, his obituary said. Felice also attended Dean Junior College and earned an undergraduate degree from SUNY New Paltz and a master's degree from Adelphi University, his obituary said.  "He spent his career in …

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Police & Fire
Don't Fall For It: Scam Callers Posing As Suffolk County Police Don't Fall For It: Scam Callers Posing As Suffolk County Police
Don't Fall For It: Scam Callers Posing As Suffolk County Police Authorities have issued an alert to Long Islanders about a scam where individuals are impersonating police officers. The Suffolk County Police Department reported on Sunday, July 10, that it has received reports phone scams where individuals pretend to be SCPD officers. The scammers claim there is an arrest warrant or unpaid ticket and that they need money or personal information, SCPD said. Scam Alert- The SCPD has received reports regarding calls made by individuals claiming to be SCPD officers. The scammer claimed there was an arrest warrant or unpaid ticket and asked for money or p…

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Obituaries
Customers, Co-Workers 'Became Family' To Late New Rochelle Woman, Age 48 Customers, Co-Workers 'Became Family' To Late New Rochelle Woman, Age 48
Customers, Co-Workers 'Became Family' To Late New Rochelle Woman, Age 48 A 48-year-old Westchester County woman who died unexpectedly is being remembered for the lasting impact she made on others. Melissa Scheurich, of New Rochelle, died on Friday, July 8, according to her obituary. Scheurich was born in the Bronx and grew up in Yonkers, and was a graduate of Maria Regina High School in Hartsdale and Iona College in New Rochelle. "Melissa was a people person and enjoyed many careers where she interacted with people," her obituary reads. "She was passionate about making people feel like they mattered."  Most recently, Scheurich worked as a barten…

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Police & Fire
Four Officers Hospitalized After House Fire Breaks Out In Westbury Four Officers Hospitalized After House Fire Breaks Out In Westbury
Four Officers Hospitalized After House Fire Breaks Out In Westbury Four officers were hospitalized after responding to a house fire on Long Island. Police responded to the blaze on Stewart Avenue in Westbury at about 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Police said four officers suffered from smoke inhalation after entering the home to search for possible occupants. One of the four officers also suffered a laceration to his leg, police said.  There were no occupants in the home at the time, NCPD said.  The Westbury Fire Department responded to the scene and was assisted by about five local fire departme…

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Police & Fire
Stop For Traffic Infractions Leads To DUI Charge For Man In Darien, Police Say Stop For Traffic Infractions Leads To DUI Charge For Man In Darien, Police Say
Stop For Traffic Infractions Leads To DUI Charge For Man In Darien, Police Say A 23-year-old man was charged after police said he drove in Fairfield County with a BAC more than two times the legal limit. An officer saw a vehicle drive past a stop sign without stopping at the intersection of Old Kings Highway South and Locust Road in Darien at about 11:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, according to the Darien Police Department.  Police then saw the vehicle make an improper turn onto Locust Hill Road, authorities said.  The officer stopped the vehicle on Settlers Trail and found that the driver, identified as Reid Blomquist, of Norwalk, exhibited signs of imp…

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