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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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Comedian Chris Rock Inducted Into Mohegan Sun Walk Of Fame Comedian Chris Rock Inducted Into Mohegan Sun Walk Of Fame
Comedian Chris Rock Inducted Into Mohegan Sun Walk Of Fame Chris Rock has been inducted into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame. The comedian received the honor prior to his fourth sold-out show at the Mohegan Sun Arena in New London County, making him the 37th inductee into the casino and resort's walk of fame, Mohegan Sun announced on Friday, June 3. During a private ceremony backstage, Rock was presented with the award by Tom Cantone, the president of Sports and Entertainment Worldwide for Mohegan. “In a world that needs more laughter, how timely is it to induct Chris Rock, who is now forever enshrined into the Mohegan Sun Entertainment family,” Cant…

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'It Feels Freeing': Mount Vernon Woman Wins $1M Lottery Prize 'It Feels Freeing': Mount Vernon Woman Wins $1M Lottery Prize
'It Feels Freeing': Mount Vernon Woman Wins $1M Lottery Prize A Westchester County woman has claimed a $1 million lottery prize. Kimberly Leysath, of Mount Vernon, won a top prize in the lottery's $1,000,000 Lucky Dog scratch-off game, New York Lottery announced on Tuesday, June 7. She received her prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $559,860 after required withholdings, NY Lottery said. "It feels freeing," Leysath told NY Lottery while claiming her ticket. The ticket was purchased at Yonkers Raceway, which is located at 810 Yonkers Ave. in Yonkers, the lottery said.

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20-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash Remembered As Ex-Boy Scout Who Loved Outdoors 20-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash Remembered As Ex-Boy Scout Who Loved Outdoors
20-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash Remembered As Ex-Boy Scout Who Loved Outdoors A 20-year-old man who died in a two-vehicle crash is being remembered for his love of the outdoors and spending time with family. Ulster County resident Michael Bigler Jr., of Saugerties, died on Friday, June 3, in a crash on Route 9W in the Greene County town of Catskill, police said.  Earlier report - 20-Year-Old Killed In Route 9W Crash In Catskill Police reported that Bigler was the driver of 2003 Nissan Sentra that was traveling south when, for unknown reasons, the car crossed into the northbound lane and struck a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. Bigler was pronounced dead at the …

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Marketing Director From Hudson Valley Dies At Age 41 Marketing Director From Hudson Valley Dies At Age 41
Marketing Director From Hudson Valley Dies At Age 41 A marketing director who grew up in the Hudson Valley has died at the age of 41. Connecticut resident Thomas Tavino, of West Hartford, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 4, according to his obituary. Tavino was born in Putnam County, in the town of Carmel, and was a graduate of Brewster High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Marist College and went on to work as senior director of marketing for Takeda Pharmaceuticals, his obituary said.  "He was an avid Mets fan, he had a passion for cooking, and enjoyed golf and blackjack," his obituary reads. Tavino is survived…

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'Very Serious Matter' Causes Closure Of School District In Hudson Valley 'Very Serious Matter' Causes Closure Of School District In Hudson Valley
'Very Serious Matter' Causes Closure Of School District In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley school district has canceled classes for the day as police investigate what officials describe as a "very serious matter." Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District Acting Superintendent Michael McElduff announced on the evening of Monday, June 6, that all schools in the district would be closed on Tuesday, June 7. McElduff said the district, located in Orange County, was made aware of a "concerning matter" at about 8:15 p.m. on Monday.  "The local police departments as well as the State Police are looking into this very serious matter," he said. "In …

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Massachusetts Man Sentenced For Child Exploitation Offenses Massachusetts Man Sentenced For Child Exploitation Offenses
Massachusetts Man Sentenced For Child Exploitation Offenses A 49-year-old Massachusetts man was sentenced to years in prison after pleading guilty to child exploitation offenses. David Cerasuolo, a resident of Plainville in Norfolk County, was sentenced to eight years in prison and five years of supervised release, according to Rachael S. Rollins, the United States attorney for the District of Massachusetts. Cerasuolo pleaded guilty to one count of attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor and one count of possession of child pornography on Friday, March 4, the US Attorney's Office said Beginning in June of 2020, Cerasuolo us…

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Danbury Mother, Daughter Claim $10K Lottery Prize Danbury Mother, Daughter Claim $10K Lottery Prize
Danbury Mother, Daughter Claim $10K Lottery Prize A Fairfield County mother and daughter are celebrating their good fortune after claiming a $10,000 lottery prize. Danbury residents Terry Lionheart and her daughter, Amy Lionheart, claimed the 10X Cash 15th Edition prize on Friday, May 27, Connecticut Lottery announced on Friday, June 3. CT Lottery said Terry and Amy typically go grocery shopping together at a major supermarket. However, after a recent long day at work, Amy was too tired to take them shopping, so Terry visited a bodega that was close by for some groceries. She also decided to stop by Tropical Deli in Danbury, which w…

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Port Chester PD: Man Caught With Catalytic Converters After Fleeing Cops Port Chester PD: Man Caught With Catalytic Converters After Fleeing Cops
Port Chester PD: Man Caught With Catalytic Converters After Fleeing Cops A Connecticut man was apprehended after police said he traveled in a vehicle containing "numerous" catalytic converters in Westchester County and ran away from officers. Police responded to a report of a suspicious incident on Poningo Street in Port Chester on the morning of Saturday, June 4, and saw a vehicle leave the scene, according to the Port Chester Police Department. Officers attempted to pull the vehicle over, and the vehicle led officers on a short pursuit onto Byram Road in Greenwich, before it struck a traffic island as it neared I-95, police said. When the vehicle became disab…

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New York LLC Claims $10 Million Lottery Prize New York LLC Claims $10 Million Lottery Prize
New York LLC Claims $10 Million Lottery Prize A New York-based Limited Liability Company has claimed a $10 million lottery prize. Brooklyn-based LLC Tuckerhowerton won a top prize from the New York Lottery’s 200X scratch-off game, the lottery announced on Thursday, June 2. The company received the prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $6,114,124 after required withholdings, NY Lottery reported.  The ticket was purchased at Novato’s Grocery, which is located at 228 Lewis Ave. in Brooklyn, the lottery said.

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Lane Closure Planned For Stretch Of Palisades Interstate Parkway Lane Closure Planned For Stretch Of Palisades Interstate Parkway
Lane Closure Planned For Stretch Of Palisades Interstate Parkway State officials are advising motorists to prepare for a planned lane closure on the Palisades Interstate Parkway to facilitate sign work. The New York State Department of Transportation said the right lane of the parkway in Rockland County is set to close in each direction between Exit 9E/W (Interstate 87) and Exit 8E/W (US Route 59) in Clarkstown. The closure is expected to take place between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, and on Thursday, June 9.

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