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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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Driver Charged After Crashing Into Multiple Vehicles In Wantagh, Police Say Driver Charged After Crashing Into Multiple Vehicles In Wantagh, Police Say
Driver Charged After Crashing Into Multiple Vehicles In Wantagh, Police Say A 29-year-old man is facing charges after police said he drove recklessly and crashed his car into multiple vehicles on Long Island. The incident happened in Wantagh at 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday, June 14, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Officers responded to multiple reports of a possible drunk driver at Campbell Road and Martin Drive in Wantagh and then saw a 2011 Nissan Sentra involved in a crash in the northbound lanes of Wantagh Avenue, police said.  The driver, identified as Colin Cassidy, of Wantagh, was holding an aerosol can of Dust Off to his nose, and then…

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Lifestyle
$1,000,000 Powerball Ticket Sold At NY Service Station $1,000,000 Powerball Ticket Sold At NY Service Station
$1,000,000 Powerball Ticket Sold At NY Service Station A $1 million winning Powerball ticket was sold at a Long Island service station. The second-prize winning ticket was sold at Deer Hills Service LLC, located at 1985 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park, New York Lottery announced on Monday, June 13. Another second-prize winning ticket was sold in Illinois, NY Lottery said. There was no first-place winner in the jackpot of $244,300,000.

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Police & Fire
Woman Charged With DWI After Driving Into Oncoming Traffic In Commack, Police Say Woman Charged With DWI After Driving Into Oncoming Traffic In Commack, Police Say
Woman Charged With DWI After Driving Into Oncoming Traffic In Commack, Police Say A woman is accused of driving while intoxicated after police said she drove her vehicle into oncoming traffic on Long Island. Officers responded to a report of a Ford Expedition traveling east in the westbound lanes of Jericho Turnpike in Commack at 12:50 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. An officer drove up behind the Ford with lights and siren activated, but the driver did not pull over, SCPD said. The officer then passed the Ford and positioned the police vehicle in front of it, gradually slowing his vehicle down until it came to a stop with …

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Alert Issued For Missing Hempstead Girl Alert Issued For Missing Hempstead Girl
Alert Issued For Missing Hempstead Girl Police on Long Island have asked the public for help locating a missing 15-year-old girl. Dulce Velasques was last seen in Hempstead on Monday, June 13, and she was reported missing on Tuesday, June 14, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Dulce is described as being 5-foot-1 and 110 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair, NCPD said. Her clothing description and possible destination are not known, police said. Authorities asked anyone with information about Dulce's whereabouts to call the Nassau County Missing Persons Squad at 516-573-7347 or call 911.  Share this …

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Lifestyle
Retro Boston Hotel Celebrating Rock Culture Appeals To More Than Music Fans Retro Boston Hotel Celebrating Rock Culture Appeals To More Than Music Fans
Retro Boston Hotel Celebrating Rock Culture Appeals To More Than Music Fans A retro hotel may be the next place to visit for those who want to live like a rockstar. Boston's The Verb Hotel is known for its retro rock-and-roll-themed decor. According to Travel Pulse, the 93-room boutique hotel near Fenway Park opened in 2015. Guests have sung the hotel's praises for its location and music memorabilia, including working record players and speakers in the rooms. "If you're a music fan, or just want a fun place to tuck-in that's close to everything in The Fenway- you will not be disappointed." Yelp reviewer Lisa C., of New Hampshire, wrote. "The music memorabilia cap…

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News
Expect Delays: Lane Closure Planned On Stretch Of I-84 Stretch In Area Expect Delays: Lane Closure Planned On Stretch Of I-84 Stretch In Area
Expect Delays: Lane Closure Planned On Stretch Of I-84 Stretch In Area State officials have advised motorists to expect delays due to a planned lane closure on a stretch of I-84 in the Hudson Valley. Motorists in Dutchess County should expect one lane to close along I-84 westbound between Exit 46 (US Route 9) in East Fishkill and Exit 44 (State Route 52) in Fishkill, the New York State Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday, June 14. Officials said the closure will take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, to accommodate bridge maintenance. 

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Suspicious Package Found At CT Commercial Property, Police Say Suspicious Package Found At CT Commercial Property, Police Say
Suspicious Package Found At CT Commercial Property, Police Say An investigation is underway after a suspicious package was found at a commercial property in Connecticut. Troopers in Tolland County responded to a report of a suspicious package located at 228 Stafford Road in Mansfield at about 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 12. Police said the package was rendered safe at the scene, and evidence was recovered for examination. Authoriites asked anyone with information about the incident to call Detective Jon Baisley at 860-896-3233 "This serves as a reminder if you see something, say something," State Police said. "If anyone sees a package, bag, or item t…

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Business
Greenwich Eatery Closing After 34 Years In Business, Owners Announce Greenwich Eatery Closing After 34 Years In Business, Owners Announce
Greenwich Eatery Closing After 34 Years In Business, Owners Announce A Fairfield County market and pizzeria is set to permanently close after more than 30 years in business. Express Pizza and Greco's Bella Cucina, located at 160 Hamilton Ave. in Greenwich, is officially closing, according to an announcement on the restaurant's website. The owners cited the COVID-19 pandemic and staffing issues among the reasons for the closure. "After 34 years in business, we are closing our doors," the announcement reads. "We did our best to support the community during the pandemic but with the addition of rising food costs, and staffing challenges, we aren’t ab…

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News
Elephant Is Not A Person: NY Court Decides Furthest-Advancing Animal Rights Case In US History Elephant Is Not A Person: NY Court Decides Furthest-Advancing Animal Rights Case In US History
Elephant Is Not A Person: NY Court Decides Furthest-Advancing Animal Rights Case In US History The New York State Court of Appeals has determined that an elephant at the Bronx Zoo is not a "legal person," rejecting a nonprofit organization's argument that the animal is being unlawfully imprisoned.  The court announced its ruling in the Nonhuman Rights Project vs. James J. Breheny on Tuesday, June 14. According to the court's ruling, petitioner Nonhuman Rights Project argued that Breheny, director of the Bronx Zoo, and the Wildlife Conservation Society, the organization that operates the zoo, had unlawfully confined an Asian elephant named Happy at the zo…

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Victim Slashed In Face By Suspect While Investigating Noise In CT Driveway Victim Slashed In Face By Suspect While Investigating Noise In CT Driveway
Victim Slashed In Face By Suspect While Investigating Noise In CT Driveway A Connecticut resident was attacked by a suspect after leaving his home to investigate a "grinding" noise in his driveway. Police received a report from a Milford resident on Concord Avenue who requested officers respond to what they believed to be a fight in the street at about 2 a.m. on Tuesday, June 14, the Milford Police Department reported.  When officers arrived at the scene, they found a victim suffering from a severe laceration to his face and began to render aid, police said.  The victim told police he had left his home to check on a "grinding" noise, and was attacked by…

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