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Nicole Valinote

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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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Business
Connecticut Pizzeria Temporarily Closes After Fire, Owners Say Connecticut Pizzeria Temporarily Closes After Fire, Owners Say
Connecticut Pizzeria Temporarily Closes After Fire, Owners Say A Connecticut pizzeria has temporarily closed after a fire caused extensive damage. Fireside Brick Oven, located in New London County, announced in a Facebook post on Friday, Feb. 25, that it is closed until further notice after a fire broke out at the restaurant earlier that morning. The pizzeria is located at 1661 Route 12 in Gales Ferry. The owners thanked the Gales Ferry, Ledyard, and other area fire departments for their quick response. No one was injured in the fire, according to the announcement. 

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Lifestyle
New Pizzeria In Hartsdale Quickly Making A Mark New Pizzeria In Hartsdale Quickly Making A Mark
New Pizzeria In Hartsdale Quickly Making A Mark Online reviewers are shouting out a new Westchester County restaurant, citing the eatery's fresh pizzas.  Pizza Domo is located at 1 South Central Ave. in Hartsdale. The pizzeria offers a wide variety of options for pies, from BBQ, buffalo, and margherita to Sicilian and "Gran Mama's." Online reviewers have praised the selection of pizzas offered at the restaurant. "The tomato slice was solid, fresh ingredients, great flavor and perfect crust," Noel W., of Hartsdale said in a Yelp review. "Drum roll please.....OMG the Gran Mama's slice, which is made with fresh mozzarella, garlic, basil,…

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Police & Fire
Two Suffolk County Store Workers Accused Of Selling E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors Two Suffolk County Store Workers Accused Of Selling E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors
Two Suffolk County Store Workers Accused Of Selling E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors Two employees of Long Island businesses were arrested and accused of selling e-liquid nicotine to minors.  Police arrested 21-year-old Marvin Navarro Villeda, and 50-year-old Rachid Elassab, both of Queens, on Monday, Feb. 28 following an investigation, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. SCPD said police received numerous complaints from members of the community about the sale of vapes and e-cigarettes to minors. Ten businesses were checked during the investigation.  Police said Navarro Villeda is an employee of Smokeez Smoke Shop, located at 324 Larkfield R…

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Police & Fire
Police Investigating Death Of Baby At CT Motel Police Investigating Death Of Baby At CT Motel
Police Investigating Death Of Baby At CT Motel Police are investigating the death of a baby at a motel in Connecticut. Authorities in Hartford County responded to a report of a medical incident, which was described as a "fall," at the Motel 6 in Enfield at about 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 1, police said. After arriving at the scene at 11 Hazard Ave., investigators found the deceased "pre-term" baby, Enfield Police reported. The Enfield Police Department and the Connecticut State Police Major Crime Squad are continuing to investigate the case.

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Business
Wegmans Plans To Open First CT Location In Norwalk Wegmans Plans To Open First CT Location In Norwalk
Wegmans Plans To Open First CT Location In Norwalk Supermarket chain Wegmans has announced plans to open its first Connecticut store. The new store will be located in Fairfield County, on nearly 11 acres of land off Connecticut Avenue next to I-95 in Norwalk, the company announced on Tuesday, March 1. The supermarket will be two levels and about 95,000 square feet, and it will include a multi-level parking garage, representatives said. Wegmans said a timeline for construction and opening has not been determined yet, and the company is in the process of seeking municipal approvals. “Each year we receive hundreds of requests from resid…

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Obituaries
Woman Killed In Wrong-Way Crash ID'd As College Student In Connecticut Woman Killed In Wrong-Way Crash ID'd As College Student In Connecticut
Woman Killed In Wrong-Way Crash ID'd As College Student In Connecticut A 21-year-old woman who died in a wrong-way crash on I-91 over the weekend has been identified as a college student in Connecticut.  Chardé Spates, of New Haven, was a senior and public health major at Southern Connecticut State University, school officials said in a tribute Facebook post on Monday, Feb. 28. Spates was identified as one of the drivers killed in a crash that happened at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26,  in New Haven County. Earlier report - Two Women Killed In Wrong-Way, Head-On Crash In CT Connecticut State Police said a Toyota Camry XLE, driven by Spates, w…

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Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Operating Drug Factory At CT Residence Man Accused Of Operating Drug Factory At CT Residence
Man Accused Of Operating Drug Factory At CT Residence A Connecticut man was arrested after police said a search warrant of his home uncovered items associated with the distribution of crack cocaine.  Authorities executed search warrants for 37-year-old James Anderson and his Litchfield County home, located on Danbury Road in the town of New Milford, at about 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23, according to Connecticut State Police. Investigators found a number of items associated with the distribution of crack cocaine during the search, police said. Police said detectives also seized the following: A loaded 9mm Smith and Wesson handgun Unit…

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Police & Fire
Police Investigate After Bayport Store Employee Accused Of Stealing $3K In Merchandise, Cash Police Investigate After Bayport Store Employee Accused Of Stealing $3K In Merchandise, Cash
Police Investigate After Bayport Store Employee Accused Of Stealing $3K In Merchandise, Cash Police have asked the public for information about an employee of a Long Island business who was accused of stealing cash and items worth thousands of dollars.  According to the Suffolk County Police Department, in January, Kayla Moore stole cash, lottery tickets, gift cards, and cigarettes while working at the Speedway, located at 640 Montauk Highway in Bayport. Kayla MooreSuffolk County Police Department The cash and merchandise stolen were valued at more than $3,000, police said.  SCPD said detectives are searching for information about her current location. Suffolk County Crime St…

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News
NY Officials Direct Major Utilities To Increase Customer Outreach As Bills Increase NY Officials Direct Major Utilities To Increase Customer Outreach As Bills Increase
NY Officials Direct Major Utilities To Increase Customer Outreach As Bills Increase State officials sent letters to New York's major electric and gas utilities, directing them to improve their outreach to customers as utility bills have increased due to surging energy prices. Gov. Kathy Hochul said her administration has also launched a statewide campaign to increase relief efforts for customers with lower incomes. "The extreme utility bill increases all of us are seeing are having a serious impact on our household budgets, and in response we are taking action," Hochul said. "I have directed the Department of Public Service to ensure all the major electric and gas utilitie…

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News
Westchester Woman Faces Child Porn Charges Westchester Woman Faces Child Porn Charges
Westchester Woman Faces Child Porn Charges A Westchester County woman is one of two people facing child pornography charges following an investigation. Dilicia Aguirre-Orellana, age 22, of Yonkers, and 33-year-old Jonathan Rivera, of Brooklyn, were both charged with production and receipt and distribution of child pornography, according to an announcement on Monday, Feb. 28, from Damian Williams, the United States attorney for the Southern District of New York. Aguirre-Orellana was also charged with possession of child pornography, Williams said. Rivera was arrested on or about Saturday, Feb. 26, and Aguirre-Orellana was arres…

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