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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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Mount Vernon Woman Wins $1M Lottery Prize Mount Vernon Woman Wins $1M Lottery Prize
Mount Vernon Woman Wins $1M Lottery Prize A Westchester County resident has claimed a $1 million Mega Millions lottery prize. Peggy Spear, of Mount Vernon, claimed the second prize for matching the first five numbers in the Jan. 28 Mega Millions Drawing, the New York Lottery announced on Wednesday, July 6. The winning numbers were: 03 16 25 44 55 Mega Ball 13, the lottery said.  Spear received her prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $651,000 after required withholdings, NY Lottery announced. The ticket was purchased at Larchmont Pharmacy, which is located at 2141 Palmer Ave. in Larchmont, the lottery said.

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Lifestyle
Winning '$1,000 A Week For Life' Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley Winning '$1,000 A Week For Life' Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley
Winning '$1,000 A Week For Life' Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley A winning "$1,000 A Week For Life" lottery ticket was sold at a smoke shop in the Hudson Valley. New York Lottery announced on Wednesday, July 6, that a second-prize winning Cash4Life ticket was sold at Smokes 4 Less in Dutchess County. The store is located at 982 Main St. in Fishkill, NY Lottery said.

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Police & Fire
Missing 14-Year-Old Girl Found Missing 14-Year-Old Girl Found
Missing 14-Year-Old Girl Found Update: A 14-year-old girl who went missing in New York has been found. Long Island resident Rodjjah-Amore Mendez had last been seen at her home on Margaret Street in North Valley Stream at about 7 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6, according to the Nassau County Police Department. On Thursday night, July 7, police announced she has been located. Original report: Authorities in New York are asking the public for help locating a missing 14-year-old girl. Long Island resident Rodjjah-Amore Mendez was last seen at her home on Margaret Street in North Valley Stream at about 7 a.m. on Wednesday…

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Mount Vernon Man Charged With Animal Cruelty, Accused Of Killing 12-Week-Old Puppy Mount Vernon Man Charged With Animal Cruelty, Accused Of Killing 12-Week-Old Puppy
Mount Vernon Man Charged With Animal Cruelty, Accused Of Killing 12-Week-Old Puppy A 34-year-old man was indicted for allegedly throwing a 12-week-old puppy to its death on a Westchester County roadway. Thaddeus Jones, of Mount Vernon, was indicted for aggravated cruelty to animals in an incident that happened in Yonkers, according to an announcement from Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah on Thursday, July 7. He was also charged with two counts of second-degree criminal impersonation and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, and he was arraigned on Thursday, July 7, Rocah said.  Rocah reported that Jones is alleged to have tra…

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Bridgeport Gang Member Admits Role In 2019 Murder Bridgeport Gang Member Admits Role In 2019 Murder
Bridgeport Gang Member Admits Role In 2019 Murder A 20-year-old man has admitted to his role in a Fairfield County gang and the murder of a victim in 2019. Tyrone Moore, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, July 5, to one count of conspiracy to engage in a pattern of racketeering activity stemming from his involvement in the "East End gang," according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. Avery said in pleading guilty to the charge, Moore admitted that he and another East End member fatally shot Shawn Warren, a member of rival "O.N.E. gang," on July 12, 2019. The US Attorney's Office s…

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Police & Fire
Woman Accused Of Leaving Three Children Unattended In Vehicle In Valley Stream Woman Accused Of Leaving Three Children Unattended In Vehicle In Valley Stream
Woman Accused Of Leaving Three Children Unattended In Vehicle In Valley Stream A woman is facing child endangerment charges after police said she left her three children unattended in a vehicle on Long Island. The Nassau County Police Department said the incident happened in Valley Stream at about 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 30. A witness reported to police that three young children were left unattended in a parked vehicle at 7 Green Acres Road West, NCPD said. When officers arrived, they found a 1-year-old girl, a 4-year-old boy, and a 9-year-old boy left inside a locked vehicle, police said. NCPD said the vehicle was not running, and the windows were open halfway. P…

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Alert Issued For Missing 27-Year-Old CT Man Alert Issued For Missing 27-Year-Old CT Man
Alert Issued For Missing 27-Year-Old CT Man Police issued an alert about a missing 27-year-old Connecticut man who was last seen in late June. Max Scott was last seen by family and friends in New London County on Saturday, June 25, walking on South Road in Groton, according to an announcement from the Town of Groton Police Department on Wednesday, July 6. Police said Scott is known to frequent the Poquonnock Bridge area. He is described as being about 6-foot-1 and slim, with long dark hair, a beard, and blue eyes, authorities reported. Authorities asked anyone with information about Scott's whereabouts or who lives in the Sou…

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Two People, Dogs Rescued After Blaze Breaks Out At CT Home Two People, Dogs Rescued After Blaze Breaks Out At CT Home
Two People, Dogs Rescued After Blaze Breaks Out At CT Home Authorities rescued two people and two dogs who were trapped in a Connecticut home after a fire broke out in the kitchen. Officials reported that the fire broke out at a home in Simsbury, and police and firefighters responded at about 2:45 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6. Two occupants of the home who had been trapped on the second floor due to smoke and heat were taken to the hospital as a precaution, the Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company said. The dogs were not injured, officials said. Firefighters reported that "heavy fire" was mainly contained to the kitchen area, and heat and smoke damage wa…

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Business
Recall Issued For Brand Of Cookies Sold Nationwide At Target Recall Issued For Brand Of Cookies Sold Nationwide At Target
Recall Issued For Brand Of Cookies Sold Nationwide At Target A company has recalled packages of cookies that were sold at Target stores across the United States due to the possible presence of undeclared allergens. J&M Foods recalled about 1,464 packages of its Lavender Shortbread Cookies, which were erroneously packaged with chocolate chip cookies, the company announced on Thursday, June 30. This means the packaging does not list the presence of the allergens soy or eggs, the company said. The recalled products were sold in seven-ounce packages and have a UPC of 0-85239-28609-8 and lot code of BB 18-Apr-2023, the company reported.&nbs…

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Expect Delays: Resurfacing On Rockland Roadway To Span Three Days Expect Delays: Resurfacing On Rockland Roadway To Span Three Days
Expect Delays: Resurfacing On Rockland Roadway To Span Three Days Officials have advised motorists in Rockland County to expect delays due to the planned resurfacing of a stretch of road. The Rockland County Highway Department plans to resurface Filors Lane from Hammond Road to Central Highway in Stony Point, Rockland County officials announced.  The resurfacing is set to take place from Thursday, July 7, through Saturday, July 9, officials said.  Motorists should plan to take alternate routes, the department said.

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