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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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16 Charged In Takedown Of CT Fentanyl, Heroin Distribution Ring 16 Charged In Takedown Of CT Fentanyl, Heroin Distribution Ring
16 Charged In Takedown Of CT Fentanyl, Heroin Distribution Ring Sixteen people are facing various charges stemming from the gang-related distribution of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine in Connecticut and other areas in the region.A federal grand jury returned the 27-count indictment charging the defendants on Wednesday, June 8, according to an announcement from Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut, on Tuesday, June 28. The US Attorney's Office said the following people were charged: Luis Feliciano, age 38, of East Hartford Jose Tirado, age 41, of Hartford Carl Jones, age 41, of Hartford Luis Robles, age 25, o…

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Police & Fire
Police Search For Suspect Who Stabbed Lyft Driver, Leading To Crash In Darien Police Search For Suspect Who Stabbed Lyft Driver, Leading To Crash In Darien
Police Search For Suspect Who Stabbed Lyft Driver, Leading To Crash In Darien Police are searching for a suspect who stabbed a Lyft driver in Fairfield County, causing the driver to crash into a tree to stop the attack. Authorities responded to a report of a crash in the area of West Avenue and Holmes Avenue in Darien at about 10:40 p.m. on Monday, June 27, according to the Darien Police Department. Responding officers learned that a Lyft driver had been stabbed and the suspect fled the scene with the driver's cell phone, police said. The Stamford Police Department and K9 unit also responded to assist with the search, but the suspect wasn't found, authorities report…

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Business
Plans Announced To Open Chick-Fil-A Location At Shopping Center In Farmingville Plans Announced To Open Chick-Fil-A Location At Shopping Center In Farmingville
Plans Announced To Open Chick-Fil-A Location At Shopping Center In Farmingville A town councilman has announced plans for a Chick-Fil-A location at a Long Island shopping center that is under construction. Brookhaven Town Councilman Kevin LaValle said property owners from the Expressway Plaza Shopping Center shared plans for the new restaurant.  The shopping center is located at the southwest corner of Portion Road and County Road 83 in Farmingville. LaValle said the facade of the building has been updated, and the property owners presented plans to open a Chick-Fil-A at a recent Farmingville Resident's Association meeting. "The residents who attended the m…

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Police & Fire
ID Released For Body Found In Candlewood Lake As Missing 20-Year-Old ID Released For Body Found In Candlewood Lake As Missing 20-Year-Old
ID Released For Body Found In Candlewood Lake As Missing 20-Year-Old Officials have identified a body found in Candlewood Lake as a 20-year-old Fairfield County man who went missing while swimming last week. Denis Junio Rodrigues Pio, of Bridgeport, was identified as the man who went missing in the lake near Chicken Rock in Brookfield on the night of Friday, June 24, according to an announcement from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection on Thursday, June 30. His body was recovered on Tuesday, June 28, officials said. The department said the case is being investigated as an accidental drowning.

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Lifestyle
Bird With Fishing Lure Stuck In Beak Rescued In Babylon Bird With Fishing Lure Stuck In Beak Rescued In Babylon
Bird With Fishing Lure Stuck In Beak Rescued In Babylon Authorities rescued an injured gosling that was found with a fishing lure stuck in its beak on Long Island. Environmental Conservation Police Officer Dickson received a report about the injured bird in Argyle Lake in Babylon on Thursday, June 16, according to The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Dickson found the gosling swimming near the shore by a bridge and contacted Wildlife Rehabilitator Bobby Horvath to help with the rescue. Dickson and Horvath caught the gosling, clipped the hook, and released the animal back into the lake, the DEC reported.

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Business
Bed Bath & Beyond Accused Of Scaling Back AC In Stores Amid Drop In Sales Bed Bath & Beyond Accused Of Scaling Back AC In Stores Amid Drop In Sales
Bed Bath & Beyond Accused Of Scaling Back AC In Stores Amid Drop In Sales Bed Bath & Beyond is being accused of cutting air conditioning in its stores in an attempt to lower company expenses, according to a new report from CNN. The news outlet said in a report on Tuesday, June 28, that Bank of America conducted store visits and found that the stores are cutting the AC to try to recover for lower sales. Representatives for Bed Bath & Beyond told CNN that "... no Bed Bath & Beyond stores were directed to adjust their air conditioning and there have been no corporate policy changes in regard to utilities usage." CNN reported that the analysts from Bank …

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Danbury Man Sentenced In Arson, Murder Scheme Danbury Man Sentenced In Arson, Murder Scheme
Danbury Man Sentenced In Arson, Murder Scheme A 33-year-old man was sentenced for his role in a plan to murder an individual and set fire to a Fairfield County business. George Rivera, of Danbury, was sentenced on Wednesday, June 29, to 10 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. He pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon on Saturday, March 25, the US Attorney's Office said. According to the announcement, on April 2, 2018, police tried to pull over a car that was driving with unlit taillights.  The …

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Police & Fire
Police Search For Missing 40-Year-Old Connecticut Man Police Search For Missing 40-Year-Old Connecticut Man
Police Search For Missing 40-Year-Old Connecticut Man Police have asked the public for help locating a missing 40-year-old Connecticut man. Louis Sanchez-Dejesus was last seen in New Haven County in the area of Midland Road in Waterbury at about 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, according to the Westbury Police Department. Police said Sanchez-Dejesus left a group home facility without permission, and he suffers from medical conditions that require medication. He is described as being about 5-foot-6 and 130 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair, police said. Authorities said Sanchez-Dejesus was last seen wearing red shorts and a black shirt.…

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Police Seek Info In Murder Of 47-Year-Old Mastic Man Police Seek Info In Murder Of 47-Year-Old Mastic Man
Police Seek Info In Murder Of 47-Year-Old Mastic Man Police have asked the public for information on the murder of a 47-year-old man who was found fatally shot in his Long Island home nearly one year ago. Josue Bedell was found dead in his Mastic home on Poospatuck Lane on July 4, 2021, according to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers.  Authorities asked the public for help identifying the suspect or suspects in the case. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

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Business
Taco Bell Holds Grand Opening For New Hudson Valley Location Taco Bell Holds Grand Opening For New Hudson Valley Location
Taco Bell Holds Grand Opening For New Hudson Valley Location A brand-new Taco Bell location is serving customers in the Hudson Valley. Taco Bell hosted its grand opening ceremony for its new Dutchess County restaurant located in Poughkeepsie on Route 9, according to an announcement from representatives on Wednesday, June 29. Representatives said the eatery had a private ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, June 14, with attendees including Town of Poughkeepsie Supervisor Jon Jay Baisley and 6th Ward Councilperson Ann Shershin. The restaurant officially opened in April, and has seating for about 50 customers, along with a drive-thru. “Taco Bell is thrill…

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