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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
Officials Identify Body Of Missing Man Found In Candlewood Lake Officials Identify Body Of Missing Man Found In Candlewood Lake
Officials Identify Body Of Missing Man Found In Candlewood Lake Officials have identified a 24-year-old man whose body was found in Candlewood Lake after a weeks-long search for him. Hartford County resident Larry Kwokpo Chan, of Bristol, was identified as the man whose body was recovered from the lake on Thursday, June 16, according to an announcement from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection on Tuesday, June 21. He was reported missing on Sunday, May 29, after he went from a vessel into the water, authorities previously reported. Earlier report - Body Found After Weeks-Long Search For Missing Man In Candlewood …

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Lifestyle
Popular CT Eatery Offers Unique Way To Shovel Down Its Tasty Offerings Popular CT Eatery Offers Unique Way To Shovel Down Its Tasty Offerings
Popular CT Eatery Offers Unique Way To Shovel Down Its Tasty Offerings A popular Connecticut eatery known for its ramen and seafood dishes is seeing praise for the unique way guests can "shovel" down their meals. Litchfield County restaurant Yoko Kitchen is located at 254 Danbury Road in New Milford. The owners report that the restaurant's menu focuses on a modern interpretation of classic dishes using high-quality ingredients. Some dishes on the menu include lobster rolls, chicken fried rice, curry seafood, yaki ramen, along with a variety of boiled seafood dishes. Find the full menu on the restaurant's website. Some online reviewers have praised the fact t…

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Obituaries
Hudson Valley Deli Owner Killed After Tree Falls On Pickup Truck Remembered For 'Giant Smile' Hudson Valley Deli Owner Killed After Tree Falls On Pickup Truck Remembered For 'Giant Smile'
Hudson Valley Deli Owner Killed After Tree Falls On Pickup Truck Remembered For 'Giant Smile' The owner of a popular Hudson Valley deli who died in an accident over the weekend is being remembered for his kindness and positivity. Orange County resident Anthony Apostolico, age 48, of Chester, died on Sunday, June 19, when a tree fell on top of a pickup truck that he was a passenger in.  Police said the accident happened in Rockland County on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Stony Point. The driver of the pickup truck, 20-year-old Vincent Apostolico, of Chester, was hospitalized in critical condition, and another passenger, a 17-year-old girl from Chester, was also hospi…

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Business
Fast-Casual Rotisserie Chicken Restaurant To Open In Greenwich Fast-Casual Rotisserie Chicken Restaurant To Open In Greenwich
Fast-Casual Rotisserie Chicken Restaurant To Open In Greenwich A new fast-casual rotisserie chicken restaurant will soon open in Fairfield County. Wildacre Rotisserie is set to make its debut in Greenwich on Thursday, June 23, according to representatives. The eatery is located at 147 East Putnam Ave. in the Greenwich neighborhood of Cos Cob, and it will be led by Fairfield County resident Ben Pote, who has more than a decade of experience in the restaurant industry. “We’re thrilled to bring a taste of California-inspired cuisine to Cos Cob, and to become part of the vibrant Greenwich food scene," Pote said in the announcement. "We’re reimagining the …

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Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Assaulting Officer During Arrest In Merrick Man Accused Of Assaulting Officer During Arrest In Merrick
Man Accused Of Assaulting Officer During Arrest In Merrick A 35-year-old man is accused of assaulting an officer on Long Island while he was being arrested on several warrants. The incident happened in Merrick at about 11:20 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Officers responded to Marion Avenue after receiving a report that a person had parked an SUV and was walking up and down driveways, police said.  Police found the SUV occupied by 35-year-old Emeka Chukwuneke, of Manhattan, and determined that he had three active Nassau County bench warrants. NCPD said Chukwuneke resisted arrest, causin…

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Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Breaking Window Of FedEx Truck During New Canaan Dispute Man Accused Of Breaking Window Of FedEx Truck During New Canaan Dispute
Man Accused Of Breaking Window Of FedEx Truck During New Canaan Dispute A 61-year-old man is facing charges after police said he broke the window of a FedEx truck during an argument with the driver in Fairfield County. Police responded to a report of a dispute in the 300 block of Ponus Ridge Road in New Canaan at about 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, the New Canaan Police Department reported. Authorities said Robert Muller, of New Canaan, was driving south on Ponus Ridge Road when another vehicle entered his travel lane because a FedEx truck had stopped to make a delivery. Muller told officers he was upset about the way the truck was positioned on the road, an…

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Business
Recall Issued For Dog Food Brand Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination Recall Issued For Dog Food Brand Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
Recall Issued For Dog Food Brand Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination A company has recalled bags of a dog food product due to a possible contamination with Salmonella. Freshpet Inc. announced on Friday, June 17, that it has recalled a single lot of Freshpet Select Fresh From the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe sold in 4.5-pound bags. The products have a sell by date of 10/29/22 and a UPC Code of 627975011673, according to the announcement.  The company said dogs with Salmonella infections can experience vomiting, fever, diarrhea or bloody dirrhea, and lethargy. Freshpet Inc. said it hasn't received any reports of illness linked to the rec…

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Lifestyle
New Greenwich Restaurant Praised For 'Exquisite Food, Good Service' New Greenwich Restaurant Praised For 'Exquisite Food, Good Service'
New Greenwich Restaurant Praised For 'Exquisite Food, Good Service' A Fairfield County restaurant that opened this spring has seen positive feedback from some early customers, who praised its menu and service. The Cottage opened in Greenwich on Tuesday, March 22. According to the owners, the restaurant, located at 49 Greenwich Ave., offers dishes created by owner and executive chef Brian Lewis, with a focus on using ingredients from local purveyors and farmers. Lewis also owns a location in Westport, which opened its doors in 2015. "So thrilled about the addition of The Cottage on the avenue!" Emma I. wrote in a Yelp review. "After visiting the Westp…

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Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Selling THC Gummies, Vape To Underage Undercover Agent In Westbury Man Accused Of Selling THC Gummies, Vape To Underage Undercover Agent In Westbury
Man Accused Of Selling THC Gummies, Vape To Underage Undercover Agent In Westbury A 31-year-old man was charged after authorities said he sold THC gummies and a vaping device to an underage undercover agent on Long Island.  Ahmed Al Maghrebi Maher, of New York City, was arrested in Westbury at 9:20 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, according to the Nassau County Police Department. NCPD said authorities were investigating the non-fatal overdoses of two 16-year-old girls who had consumed THC gummies. The investigation led authorities to the Carman Exotics Smoke Shop, located at 811 Carman Avenue Westbury, police said. Police said Maher sold the gummies and vapin…

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News
New York Man Claims $10 Million Lottery Prize New York Man Claims $10 Million Lottery Prize
New York Man Claims $10 Million Lottery Prize A New York man has won a $10 million lottery prize. Joseph Crisanti, a resident of Elmhurst, Queens, claimed a top prize from the New York Lottery’s $10,000,000 Deluxe scratch-off game, NY Lottery announced on Wednesday, June 15. He received his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $6,122,400 after required withholdings, the lottery said.  The ticket was purchased at Green Grocery Convenience, which is located at 82-81 Broadway in Elmhurst, the lottery said.

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