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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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Woman Claims $3 Million Lottery Prize From Ticket Purchased At NY Deli Woman Claims $3 Million Lottery Prize From Ticket Purchased At NY Deli
Woman Claims $3 Million Lottery Prize From Ticket Purchased At NY Deli A New York woman has claimed a $3 million lottery prize. Teresa Migut, of Brooklyn, claimed a top prize from the New York Lottery’s $3,000,000 Fortune scratch-off game, the lottery announced on Tuesday, May 24. She chose to receive her prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $1,671,415 after required withholdings, NY Lottery said. Related story: Long Island Woman Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize On Ticket Purchased In Hudson Valley The ticket was purchased at Colonial Deli, which is located at 125 Bayridge Ave. in Brooklyn, NY Lottery said.

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Obituaries
Beloved 7-Year-Old CT Girl Remembered For Her Fighting Spirit Beloved 7-Year-Old CT Girl Remembered For Her Fighting Spirit
Beloved 7-Year-Old CT Girl Remembered For Her Fighting Spirit A Connecticut girl who died at the age of 7 is being remembered for her kindness and her fighting spirit when faced with serious illness. New Haven County resident Jeilany Vega Rivera, of Ansonia, died on Saturday, May 28, according to her obituary. Jeilany was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, an aggressive brain tumor, in March of 2021, according to a fundraiser set up to support her family. The fundraiser has received $3,585 of its $10,000 goal as of Wednesday, June 1. "Sweet little Jeilany has put up a tremendous fight, but on Saturday, May 28th, Jeilany's body entered …

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Business
'We Will Miss You All': CT Pizzeria Closes After Decades In Business 'We Will Miss You All': CT Pizzeria Closes After Decades In Business
'We Will Miss You All': CT Pizzeria Closes After Decades In Business A Connecticut pizzeria has closed its doors after more than two decades in business. The owners of Bonesse Apizza in North Haven announced in a Facebook post that Saturday, May 14, was the pizzeria's last day of business. The restaurant was located at 36 Middletown Ave.  In the announcement, the owners said they opened the family business nearly 27 years ago and that recent years have brought hardship. "Many of you became our friends-- our family -- as you continued to support us, even when times got rough," the announcement reads. "The last few years have brought a lot of change and…

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Lifestyle
Movie Starring Julia Roberts Films In Riverhead Movie Starring Julia Roberts Films In Riverhead
Movie Starring Julia Roberts Films In Riverhead A new Netflix movie starring Julia Roberts had multiple film shoots on Long Island. "Leave the World Behind" filmed scenes in different parts of Riverhead on Thursday, April 28, and Friday, April 29, according to Riverhead Town officials. Officials said the shoots took place at the following locations: Hulse Landing Road, between Sound Avenue and New York Route 25A Sound Avenue, between East Winds Drive and Hulse Landing Road Twomey Avenue, between Sound Avenue and Youngs Avenue Horton Avenue, between Reeves Avenue and Sound Avenue The film also stars Mahershala Ali and Ethan Hawk and&nbs…

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News
CT Resident Admits To Child Exploitation Offense CT Resident Admits To Child Exploitation Offense
CT Resident Admits To Child Exploitation Offense A 41-year-old Connecticut resident has admitted to a child exploitation charge. Former Litchfield County resident Kevin Curley pleaded guilty to one count of receipt of child pornography, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. In 2020, Homeland Security Investigations began investigating Curley's involvement in an online community of people who sent and received child pornography images and videos through a hidden service website that operated on a network that concealed the IP addresses and identities of the network's users, the ann…

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Police & Fire
Four Suffolk County Store Employees Nabbed For Selling Vapes To Minors Four Suffolk County Store Employees Nabbed For Selling Vapes To Minors
Four Suffolk County Store Employees Nabbed For Selling Vapes To Minors Four employees of Long Island smoke shops are accused of selling vapes and e-cigarettes to minors. Officers conducted an investigation into the sale of e-cigarettes to minors at 15 businesses in Suffolk County after receiving a number of complaints, according to an announcement from the Suffolk County Police Department on Tuesday, May 31.  SCPD said the following people were arrested and charged with second-degree unlawfully dealing with a child: Julio Reyes-Alvarado, age 26, of Huntington Station, an employee of Huntington Village Vapes, located at 4 Elm St. in Huntington Rajwinder …

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Business
New Fitness Studio To Hold Grand Opening In East Northport New Fitness Studio To Hold Grand Opening In East Northport
New Fitness Studio To Hold Grand Opening In East Northport A fitness studio chain that focuses on assisted stretching will soon hold the grand opening of its brand-new Long Island location. StretchLab will hold the official grand opening event for its East Northport location on Friday, June 10, and Saturday, June 11, according to representatives.  The studio is located at 4097 Jericho Turnpike. “From the clientele to the Flexologists, everyone who walks through the door has a different background and specific goal which makes the studio so unique and diverse,” said James Immordino, the owner of the new studio. “I am excited to introduce …

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Police & Fire
Bedford 26-Year-Old Accused Of Raping Victim 'Known To Him,' Police Say Bedford 26-Year-Old Accused Of Raping Victim 'Known To Him,' Police Say
Bedford 26-Year-Old Accused Of Raping Victim 'Known To Him,' Police Say A 26-year-old man from Northern Westchester was arrested and accused of raping and assaulting a victim in the region.  Alexander Backofen, of Bedford, was arrested on Wednesday, May 25, according to New York State Police. Police said he was charged with the following: First-degree rape  Two counts of first-degree criminal sex act Second-degree assault  State Police said investigators determined that Backofen traveled to Carmel and raped and assaulted a victim who is "known to him." He was arraigned and remanded to the Putnam County Jail in lieu of $75,000 cash bail or…

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News
NY Woman Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize From Ticket Purchased In Hudson Valley NY Woman Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize From Ticket Purchased In Hudson Valley
NY Woman Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize From Ticket Purchased In Hudson Valley A Long Island woman has shared her plans after claiming a $1 million lottery prize from a ticket purchased in the Hudson Valley. Suffolk County resident Diane Barbera, of Farmingville, won the second prize from the New York Lottery's Feb. 2 Mega Millions drawing, according to an announcement from the lottery on Tuesday, May 31. The ticket was purchased at Smokes 4 Less, which is located at 982 Main St. in the Dutchess County village of Fishkill, the lottery said.  She received her prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $651,000 after required withholdings, NY Lottery reported. “I can…

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Police & Fire
Duo Accused Of Pointing Paintball Gun At Kids Waiting For Buses In Danbury Duo Accused Of Pointing Paintball Gun At Kids Waiting For Buses In Danbury
Duo Accused Of Pointing Paintball Gun At Kids Waiting For Buses In Danbury Two people were arrested after police said they pointed a paintball gun at children who were waiting for buses in Fairfield County. On the morning of Tuesday, May 31, police received numerous that two male suspects in a vehicle were pointing a weapon at children while they waited for buses, according to the City of Danbury Police Department.  Officers quickly found the vehicle and arrested the two individuals, police said. The suspects' identities were not announced.  Police said more details about the incident will be released. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily V…

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