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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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Police & Fire
CT Man Accused Of Operating Drug Factory After Fentanyl, Meth Found In Vehicle, Police Say CT Man Accused Of Operating Drug Factory After Fentanyl, Meth Found In Vehicle, Police Say
CT Man Accused Of Operating Drug Factory After Fentanyl, Meth Found In Vehicle, Police Say A Connecticut man is facing felony charges after police said he was found in possession of drugs, including fentanyl, mushrooms, and methamphetamine. Troopers responded in New London County to a report of a suspicious person and vehicle in the parking lot of Ulta on River Road in Lisbon at about 4:10 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, according to Connecticut State Police. Authorities made contact with 42-year-old Michael Bienvenu, of Norwich, and saw narcotics within the passenger compartment of the vehicle, police said. State Police reported that a search of the vehicle revealed the following: …

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News
Panera Soup Sold At Grocery Stores Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergen Panera Soup Sold At Grocery Stores Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergen
Panera Soup Sold At Grocery Stores Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergen More than 2,000 cases of Panera soups that were sold in grocery stores have been recalled due to an undeclared wheat allergen. Blount Fine Foods announced on Friday, June 24, that it is recalling 2,569 cases of 16-ounce Panera at Home Southwest Corn Chowder. The recall is limited to products with lot number 042122-2K and “Use By” date of 6/30/22, the company said. The products also have a UPC code of 077958690812. The recalled soups are sold in refrigerated cases in the deli department of certain grocery stores, and they are not sold at Panera restaurants, Blount Fine Foods said.…

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Schools
Six Brand-New High School Grads In NY Rush To Battle Blaze After Getting Diplomas Six Brand-New High School Grads In NY Rush To Battle Blaze After Getting Diplomas
Six Brand-New High School Grads In NY Rush To Battle Blaze After Getting Diplomas Six brand-new high school graduates rushed to battle a fire shortly after receiving their diplomas. On Long Island, the Port Jefferson Fire Department announced that the department responded to a garage fire on Arlington Avenue in Port Jefferson shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 24. Officials said six of the responding firefighters had just completed their graduation from Port Jefferson High School. "In the midst of taking pictures with their families, they responded to the firehouse to handle the alarm," officials said. The fire department said no one was injured in the blaze, and …

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Police & Fire
Police Search For Duo Accused Of Stealing $2K In Clothing From Melville Store Police Search For Duo Accused Of Stealing $2K In Clothing From Melville Store
Police Search For Duo Accused Of Stealing $2K In Clothing From Melville Store Police have asked the public for help locating two men who are accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of clothing from a Long Island store. The men stole about $2,820 worth of men’s clothing from Dick's Sporting Goods, located at 870 Walt Whitman Road in Melville, at about 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. SCPD said videos of the incident can be found here and here. Suffolk County 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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News
Undersized Fish Discovered On Two Different Boats On Long Island, DEC Says Undersized Fish Discovered On Two Different Boats On Long Island, DEC Says
Undersized Fish Discovered On Two Different Boats On Long Island, DEC Says Authorities issued tickets after discovering undersized fish on boats during a marine fishing enforcement on Long Island. Environmental Conservation Police officers conducted the enforcement on Hempstead Bay in Nassau County on Friday, June 17, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Officers checked vessels for required safety gear and inspected the fish on board to ensure that anglers followed the state's fishing guidelines. During the patrol, the officers found 10 undersized flukes on two boats and issued tickets for possessing flukes under the legal li…

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Lifestyle
This Restaurant Serves Up Best Burgers In Connecticut, Report Says This Restaurant Serves Up Best Burgers In Connecticut, Report Says
This Restaurant Serves Up Best Burgers In Connecticut, Report Says A popular Connecticut eatery was named the restaurant that serves the best burgers in the state in a new report from Eat This, Not That. The website reported that the "House Burger" served at Riley's Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet in the Hartford County city of New Britain is Connecticut's best burger in its list of the best burgers in every state published on Monday, April 25.  The restaurant, located at 61 Glen St., reported that the House Burger is made with Riley's Burger Sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, and American cheese. Read the full report from Eat This, Not That here.

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Lifestyle
This Restaurant Serves Up Best Burgers In New York, Report Says This Restaurant Serves Up Best Burgers In New York, Report Says
This Restaurant Serves Up Best Burgers In New York, Report Says An eatery known for its wood-fired pizzas and gourmet dishes is also being recognized for serving the best burgers in New York in a new report from Eat This, Not That. The website published a list of the best burgers in each state on Monday, April 25, and determined that New York's best burger is "The Emmy Burger," which is served at Emily in Brooklyn. The restaurant is located at 919 Fulton St. The burger is made with Pat LaFrieda dry-aged beef, EMMY sauce, caramelized onion, Grafton cheddar, on a pretzel bun, according to Emily's website. Read the full report from Eat This, Not Tha…

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News
1.4 Million Electrical Panels Recalled Due To Fire Hazards 1.4 Million Electrical Panels Recalled Due To Fire Hazards
1.4 Million Electrical Panels Recalled Due To Fire Hazards A company has recalled more than 1 million electrical panels due to thermal burn and fire hazards. Schneider Electric announced the recall of about 1.4 million Square D QO Plug-on-Neutral Load Centers on Thursday, June 16, because the products' load centers can overheat. The recall includes equipment that was installed in homes, recreational vehicles, and commercial establishments, the announcement said.  The company said it has received one report of an incident involving a loose wire but no reports of injuries. The recalled products were sold in stores across the United States…

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Police & Fire
Woman Faces DUI Charge After Two-Vehicle Crash In New Canaan Woman Faces DUI Charge After Two-Vehicle Crash In New Canaan
Woman Faces DUI Charge After Two-Vehicle Crash In New Canaan A woman was accused of driving while under the influence after authorities responded to a two-vehicle crash in Fairfield County. Police responded to a report of a crash in the area of Frogtown Road and Parish Road North in New Canaan at about 10:10 p.m. on Friday, June 17, according to the New Canaan Police Department. Responding officers found that one of the drivers, identified as 57-year-old Wendy Pratt, of New Canaan, showed signs of impairment, police said. Field sobriety tests were administered, and Pratt was arrested on a charge of illegal operation of a motor vehicle under the infl…

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Lifestyle
Popular Eatery Opens Fourth Long Island Location Popular Eatery Opens Fourth Long Island Location
Popular Eatery Opens Fourth Long Island Location The owners of a popular group of restaurants have opened their fourth Long Island location, and first in Suffolk County. Dirty Taco + Tequila began serving customers at their new location in Patchogue in March. The restaurant is located at 32 West Main St. The owners also operate locations in Rockville Centre, Woodbury, and Wantagh. The new location has already begun seeing positive reviews from customers. "I've been to all 4 locations," Vanessa C., of a Plainview, said in a Yelp review. "All are consistent with food and drink quality. I love the Mexican-Asian fusion. Nothing quite …

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