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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
Man Accused Of Tampering With Railroad Tracks In Connecticut Man Accused Of Tampering With Railroad Tracks In Connecticut
Man Accused Of Tampering With Railroad Tracks In Connecticut A 63-year-old man is facing charges after police said he deliberately tampered with railroad tracks in Connecticut, causing damage that had the potential to derail a train. Detectives began investigating recurring damage to CT Department of Transportation-owned railroad tracks in the New Haven County city of Waterbury on Monday, May 23, according to Connecticut State Police. An unknown suspect had been deliberately tampering with the tracks at numerous locations, police said.  Railroad personnel told investigators that the damage could cause a train to derail from the tracks, authorit…

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Police & Fire
Residents Warned About Scam Calls Pretending To Be From Westport Police Residents Warned About Scam Calls Pretending To Be From Westport Police
Residents Warned About Scam Calls Pretending To Be From Westport Police Authorities in Fairfield County are alerting residents about scam calls from individuals impersonating police. The Westport Police Department announced on Friday, June 3, that the department has received reports of the scam calls. Police said the calls are coming from 203-341-6022 and the scammers are claiming to be from Westport Police. "Please be reminded never to give personal information or money over the phone," police said. "You can confirm if anyone from the Westport Police Department is trying to contact you by calling our non-emergency line at (203)341-6000."

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News
Roosevelt Man Admits To Fatally Stabbing Deacon With Kitchen Knife Roosevelt Man Admits To Fatally Stabbing Deacon With Kitchen Knife
Roosevelt Man Admits To Fatally Stabbing Deacon With Kitchen Knife A Long Island man has admitted to murdering a Roman Catholic deacon years after the fatal stabbing. Andre Patton, age 51, of Roosevelt, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and third- and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon on Monday, June 6, in the 2017 death of Deacon Patrick Logsdon, according to Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly. “Deacon Logsdon led a life of service and helped countless people returning from prison,” Donnelly said. “This defendant brutally stabbed a man of God, left him for dead and then fled the state for six months.  "Thanks to dogg…

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Tea Brand Recalled Due To Possible Contamination With Hepatitis A Tea Brand Recalled Due To Possible Contamination With Hepatitis A
Tea Brand Recalled Due To Possible Contamination With Hepatitis A A company has recalled a strawberry tea product because it may have been contaminated with Hepatitis A. Urban Remedy announced on Friday, June 3, that it has recalled some of its Urban Remedy Organic Revitalizing Tea Tonic Strawberry Hibiscus Rose products because the teas may contain organic strawberries linked to the United States Food and Drug Administration's outbreak investigation of FreshKampo organic strawberries. The recalled products have lot number 1232, Best By date of 7/17/2022, and a UPC of 813377025831, the company said.  The products were sold in 12-ounce resealabl…

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39-Year-Old Entrepreneur With Ties To NY Has Been Missing Since Late November 39-Year-Old Entrepreneur With Ties To NY Has Been Missing Since Late November
39-Year-Old Entrepreneur With Ties To NY Has Been Missing Since Late November Family and friends are pleading for information after a 39-year-old entrepreneur from a New England-based company who has ties to New York went missing in late November.  Beau Mann was last seen on Tuesday, Nov. 30, in Studio City, Los Angeles at a 7-Eleven, according to friend Sandy Eggers. Mann is the founder of "Sober Grid," an app created for those who are in addiction recovery. The company is based in Boston. He is described as having brown hair, blue eyes and being about 5-foot-10 and 220 pounds, according to a report from the Los Angeles Police Department.  Mann's sister, Brandi Br…

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Business
Opening Date Announced For New Italian Eatery In Harbor Point Opening Date Announced For New Italian Eatery In Harbor Point
Opening Date Announced For New Italian Eatery In Harbor Point The opening date is approaching for a new Fairfield County restaurant that will offer a seasonal menu featuring a wide variety of Italian dishes. Cugine’s Italian is set to open in Harbor Point in Stamford on Friday, June 10, representatives said. The eatery is located at 121 Towne St. and is owned by John and Morgan Nealon. In the announcement, Morgan said the menu will feature familiar Italian favorites, along with new dishes, and the kitchen will be led by Executive Chef Rick O’Connor. Some appetizers include steamed clams with Calabrian chili butter and Crostini with whipped…

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Police & Fire
20-Year-Old From Region Killed In Route 9W Crash 20-Year-Old From Region Killed In Route 9W Crash
20-Year-Old From Region Killed In Route 9W Crash A 20-year-old man was killed in a head-on crash on Route 9W in the region. Police in the Capital District responded to a two-vehicle crash in Greene County at about 4 p.m. on Friday, June 3 in the town of Catskill, according to New York State Police. Investigators found that a 2003 Nissan Sentra was southbound when, for unknown reasons, the car crossed into the northbound lane and struck a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, police said.  State Police said the driver of the Nissan, identified as Michael Bigler Jr., of Saugerties, was declared dead at the scene. The driver of the Chevrolet, a 7…

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Massachusetts Woman Sentenced For Embezzling Nearly $800K From Employer Massachusetts Woman Sentenced For Embezzling Nearly $800K From Employer
Massachusetts Woman Sentenced For Embezzling Nearly $800K From Employer A Massachusetts woman has been sentenced for charges connected to her scheme to embezzle more than $796,000 from her employer. Middlesex County resident Kayla Figelski, age 34, of Malden, was sentenced on Friday, June 3, to three years in prison and two years of supervised release, according to Rachael Rollins, United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts. She pleaded guilty to seven counts of bank fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft in May of 2021, Rollins said. According to the announcement, she was also ordered to pay $796,747 in restitution. The US Attorn…

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Suspect At Large After Hit-Run Greenburgh Crash With Serious Injury Suspect At Large After Hit-Run Greenburgh Crash With Serious Injury
Suspect At Large After Hit-Run Greenburgh Crash With Serious Injury Police are searching for a suspect who struck a motorcyclist with a car in Westchester County, causing serious injuries. Troopers responded to a crash on I-87 southbound in Greenburgh at about 9:40 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, according to New York State Police. A dark-colored sedan struck a motorcycle that was stopped on the right shoulder of the exit 7A off-ramp, causing the motorcyclist to be ejected and land in the roadway, police said. The car then fled the scene, authorities reported. Two drivers who had been passing by stopped to pull the motorcyclist to safety and render fi…

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Business
Artisan-Crafted Furniture Store Opens At The Westchester Artisan-Crafted Furniture Store Opens At The Westchester
Artisan-Crafted Furniture Store Opens At The Westchester An artisan-crafted furniture store chain has opened a new showroom at a shopping mall in Westchester County. Arhaus opened the showroom at The Westchester in White Plains on Friday, June 3, according to an announcement from representatives. The 17,810 square-foot location showcases the company's new collections and offers complimentary design services. “We’re thrilled to celebrate our first showroom opening this year at The Westchester, a premier shopping destination that shares our mission of providing guests with a quality and one-of-a-kind retail experience,” Arhaus CEO and co-founder J…

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