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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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Donations Pour In For Family Of Hudson Valley Deli Owner Who Died In Crash Donations Pour In For Family Of Hudson Valley Deli Owner Who Died In Crash
Donations Pour In For Family Of Hudson Valley Deli Owner Who Died In Crash Members of the community have donated thousands of dollars to support the family of a Hudson Valley deli owner who was killed in a crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway. Anthony Apostolico, a resident of the Orange County town of Chester, died on Sunday, June 19, when a tree fell on top of a pickup truck he was riding in on the parkway in the Rockland County town of Stony Point. Earlier report - West Haverstraw Deli Owner Killed In Crash Remembered For 'Giant Smile' Police said 20-year-old Vincent Apostolico was the driver of the pickup truck, and was hospitalized in critical…

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Business
'Please Pray For Us': Connecticut Restaurant Permanently Closes After Fire 'Please Pray For Us': Connecticut Restaurant Permanently Closes After Fire
'Please Pray For Us': Connecticut Restaurant Permanently Closes After Fire The owners of a Connecticut restaurant announced the business has permanently closed following a fire. Gramma's Comfort Foods, located in Tolland County, has closed as of Monday, June 20, the owners announced in a Facebook post. The restaurant was located at 452 Stafford Road in Mansfield Center. "Saddens me to let y'all know Grammas is permanently closed due to Structure Fire," the announcement reads. "Please pray for us as we are devastated. We love you all that supported over the 4.5 years." The owners added that they hope to open a new establishment at some point in the future.

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Obituaries
Popular Business Owner In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 55 Popular Business Owner In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 55
Popular Business Owner In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 55 A lifetime Hudson Valley resident and owner of a local business has died at the age of 55. Putnam County resident William Henry Jr. died on Wednesday, June 15, according to his obituary. Henry was born in Carmel and was a lifelong resident of Brewster.  He graduated from Brewster High School and went on to work at Raichle in Brewster, his obituary said.  Henry later opened Bill Henry Tree Service Inc., serving Northern Westchester, Dutchess, and Putnam counties for more than 30 years, his obituary said. "Bill had many passions including traveling, boating, water-skiing, and dee…

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Connecticut Man Sentenced For Distributing Fentanyl Connecticut Man Sentenced For Distributing Fentanyl
Connecticut Man Sentenced For Distributing Fentanyl A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to years in prison for distributing fentanyl in Connecticut. New Haven County resident Darryl Small, age 34, of Hamden, was sentenced to seven years in prison followed by five years of supervised release, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. He pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, 40 grams or more of fentanyl on Monday, March 7, Avery said. Authorities started investigating Small after receiving information that he was distributing h…

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Obituaries
Realtor From White Plains Dies Suddenly At Age 57 Realtor From White Plains Dies Suddenly At Age 57
Realtor From White Plains Dies Suddenly At Age 57 A realtor and longtime resident of Westchester County has died suddenly at age 57. John Vrooman, who resided upstate at the time of his death in Lewiston, New York, in Niagara County, died at home on Sunday, June 5, while watching "60 Minutes" with his parents, according to his obituary. "His sudden and untimely death was a shock to his family and friends, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew his kind, friendly, smiling, and humorous personality," his obituary reads. Vrooman was born in White Plains and lived there for many years, working as vice president of technology for t…

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Lifestyle
This Diner Named CT's Best In Brand-New Rankings This Diner Named CT's Best In Brand-New Rankings
This Diner Named CT's Best In Brand-New Rankings A small eatery known for its freshly-made corned beef hash and home fries was named the best diner in Connecticut in a new list from Food & Wine. The Laurel Diner, located in the New Haven County town of Southbury, is Connecticut's best diner, the publication announced in its list of the best diners in each state published on Friday, May 27. The diner is located at 544 Main St. South. Food & Wine noted that while the diner is small and less flashy than other eateries, its menu is what draws guests in.  "This is an outstanding place! Their varied breakfast menu can't be beat,"…

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Alert Issued After Tick Species Found To Be Established In Fairfield Alert Issued After Tick Species Found To Be Established In Fairfield
Alert Issued After Tick Species Found To Be Established In Fairfield A Fairfield County town is urging residents to take precautions following the discovery that Asian longhorned ticks have become well-established in the area. The Town of Fairfield announced on Tuesday, June 21, that researchers at Western Connecticut State University’s Tickborne Disease Prevention Laboratory discovered a week earlier that the ticks were found on a resident's dog. WCSU conducted sampling on Monday, June 20, in the overflow grass parking areas of Penfield Beach and other areas at Jennings Beach and found "a significant number" of the ticks, officials said.  Officia…

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Obituaries
Yorktown Supermarket Worker, 57, Remembered For Making 'Best Sandwiches' Yorktown Supermarket Worker, 57, Remembered For Making 'Best Sandwiches'
Yorktown Supermarket Worker, 57, Remembered For Making 'Best Sandwiches' A Hudson Valley resident and employee of a supermarket in Northern Westchester is being remembered for his ability to make "the best sandwiches" and his love of making people laugh. Putnam County resident Michael Nardone, of Mahopac, died on Wednesday, June 15, at the age of 57, according to his obituary. He was an employee at Westchester County supermarket DeCicco's, located in Jefferson Valley. According to his obituary, at DiCicco's, Nardone was known as "Big Mike who could always be counted on to create the best sandwiches in town." He had a love of gardening, spending time with …

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Obituaries
Support Pours In For Family Of FDNY Member From Region Who Died When Tree Fell On SUV Support Pours In For Family Of FDNY Member From Region Who Died When Tree Fell On SUV
Support Pours In For Family Of Fdny Member From Region Who Died When Tree Fell On SUV Tens of thousands of dollars have poured in to support the family of a firefighter from Long Island who died when a tree fell on an SUV he was traveling in. Casey Skudin, age 45, of Long Beach, died on Friday, June 17, when a tree fell on the vehicle he was driving in Asheville, North Carolina, according to a GoFundMe set up for his family. Earlier report - Highly-Decorated FDNY Member From Long Beach Dies After Tree Falls On SUV Skudin, his wife, Angela, and his sons, 19-year-old Ben and 10-year-old CJ, were on vacation to celebrate Skudin's birthday and Father's Day, according …

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Police & Fire
Multiple Agencies Respond To Hazmat Situation At Costco In Port Chester Multiple Agencies Respond To Hazmat Situation At Costco In Port Chester
Multiple Agencies Respond To Hazmat Situation At Costco In Port Chester Multiple agencies responded to a "hazmat incident" at a Costco in Westchester County. Firefighters received a report of smoke in the Costco located in Port Chester at 1 Westchester Ave. at about 2:10 p.m. on Monday, June 20, according to the Port Chester Police Department. Authorities determined that the smoke wasn't from a fire, but that there was a large freon leak on the second floor of the building, the fire department reported. The cause of the leak remains under investigation, officials said. Units from Rye Brook, Purchase, the town and village of Mamaroneck, Rye, Valhalla, and Port…

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