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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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Police & Fire

Four Nabbed In Fairfield County For Stealing Mail, Checks, Police Say Four people were arrested in Fairfield County after authorities said they stole mail and checks worth a total of more than $45,000. Officers responded to a report of individuals in a white minivan taking mail and packages from mailboxes in the area of Hawks Hill Road at about 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, according to the New Canaan Police Department. Police located the minivan in the area of Jelliff Mill Road and Shady Knoll Lane and spoke to the occupants of the vehicle, authorities said. While speaking to the minivan's occupants, officers saw a piece of mail that was addre…

by Nicole Valinote

02/28/2022

Police & Fire

Injured Hiker Rescued In Area Authorities rescued a hiker who was injured on a trail in the Hudson Valley. Members of the State Patrol Aviation in Newburgh and Troop K State troopers helped rescue the individual, who was injured on Break Neck Ridge Trail in Putnam County, according to a report from New York State Police on Thursday, Feb. 24. SP Aviation Newburgh and Troop K members help rescue an injured hiker on Break Neck Ridge Trail in Putnam County.The hiker was hoisted by SORT crew members, then flown by Aviation to a safe location and taken by EMS on the ground to a local hospital for treatment. pic.twitter.co…

by Nicole Valinote

02/28/2022

Business

Restaurant Set To Reopen At New Location In Hudson Valley The owners of a Hudson Valley restaurant are preparing to move to a brand-new location. Mello Dee Thai is set to close its Rockland County location in Clarkstown and reopen it at a new location in Orangetown, the owners announced. The current location at 753 Route 9W in Valley Cottage will close in the coming days, the owners said in the announcement on Wednesday, Feb. 23. The business is set to reopen in Tappan in March.

by Nicole Valinote

02/28/2022

Lifestyle

Popular Restaurant Chain Opens New Location In Fairfield County A popular steakhouse chain has opened a new location in Fairfield County. LongHorn Steakhouse has just opened a location at the Danbury Mall. The chain is known for its grilled steaks, which are seasoned with a signature spice blend. The LongHorn Steakhouses also offer a variety of burgers, salads, and seafood dishes. Online reviewers have praised the new restaurant's menu. "I am not usually a huge fan of franchises but let me tell you that this was one of the tastiest steaks I have ever had in my life!" Alexandra A., of Stamford, said in a Yelp review. "Our waitress Madelyn was ver…

by Nicole Valinote

02/28/2022

Police & Fire

Suffolk Man Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Parked Patrol Cruiser, Police Say A man was charged with driving while intoxicated after authorities said he crashed his car into a police vehicle, injuring an officer on Long Island. Nicolas Chicas, age 48, of Bay Shore, was arrested following the crash that happened in Brentwood at about 9:20 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 27, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Chicas was driving a 2000 Toyota Corolla north in the left lane on 5th Avenue when he tried to turn right onto Arizona Avenue and crashed the car into the driver's side door of a police vehicle that was in the right lane, SCPD said. The pol…

by Nicole Valinote

02/28/2022

Business

Chick-fil-A Announces Plans For New Locations In Region Chick-fil-A has shared its plans to open new locations in the region. Representatives from the company said the fast-food chain will open the new locations on Long Island in both Nassau, in Rosedale, and Suffolk, in Huntington in 2022. Additionally, Chick-fil-A is in the early phases of pursuing three other locations on Long Island. “While we are still early in the process, we are happy to share that we are actively pursuing new locations in West Babylon, Riverhead, and Levittown, and we look forward to working through the approval process with those respective Cities," Ch…

by Nicole Valinote

02/27/2022

Business

Chick-fil-A Announces Plans For New Downstate NY Locations Chick-fil-A has shared its plans to open new locations in downstate New York. Representatives from the company said the fast-food chain will open the new locations on Long Island in both Nassau, in Rosedale, and Suffolk, in Huntington in 2022. Additionally, Chick-fil-A is in the early phases of pursuing three other locations on Long Island. “While we are still early in the process, we are happy to share that we are actively pursuing new locations in West Babylon, Riverhead, and Levittown, and we look forward to working through the approval process with those respective Cities,"…

by Nicole Valinote

02/27/2022

Lifestyle

This Fairfield County Bakery Named One Of Best For Bread In Connecticut, New Report Says Two Connecticut bakeries were named the best spots to buy bread in the state, according to a new ranking. Wave Hill Breads, located in Fairfield County, and Litchfield County's Bantam Bread Co. were both named to Food & Wine's ranking of "The Best Bread in Every State," published on Tuesday, Jan. 25. According to the site, Bantam Bread Co. is a longtime staple in the community, and it's known for its sourdough and Irish soda bread. Wave Hills Bread, which is located in Norwalk, was praised for its pain de campagne. Find the full ranking here.

by Nicole Valinote

02/27/2022

Business

Chick-fil-A Announces Plans For New Long Island Locations Chick-fil-A has shared its plans to open new locations on Long Island. Representatives from the company said the fast-food chain will open new locations in both Nassau, in Rosedale, and Suffolk, in Huntington in 2022. Additionally, Chick-fil-A is in the early phases of pursuing three other locations on Long Island. “While we are still early in the process, we are happy to share that we are actively pursuing new locations in West Babylon, Riverhead, and Levittown, and we look forward to working through the approval process with those respective Cities," Chick-fil-A, Inc. sa…

by Nicole Valinote

02/27/2022

Lifestyle

These Hudson Valley Bakeries Serve Best Bread In NY State, New Report Says Three Hudson Valley bakeries were cited as the best places to buy bread in the state, according to a new ranking. The bakeries were named to Food & Wine's list of "The Best Bread in Every State," published on Tuesday, Jan. 25. According to the website, Breadfolks, Talbott & Arding, and Sparrowbush Bakery, all located in Hudson in Columbia County, serve the best bread in New York. The site praised the technique used to create the organic loaves offered by Breadfolks and noted that Talbott & Arding has seen success and moved to a new location during the pandemic. Sparrowbush Ba…

by Nicole Valinote

02/27/2022

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