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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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CT Trio Found Guilty In $5 Million Fraud Scheme CT Trio Found Guilty In $5 Million Fraud Scheme
CT Trio Found Guilty In $5 Million Fraud Scheme Three former Connecticut residents were found guilty of charges related to their participation in scams that defrauded hundreds of victims across the United States of a total of more than $5 million. Farouq Fasasi, age 27, 31-year-old Rodney Thomas Jr., and 32-year-old Ralph Pierre, all ex-New Haven residents, were convicted on Tuesday, Feb. 15, of conspiracy, fraud and money laundering offenses, according to US Attorney Leonard Boyle. Between August of 2015 and March of 2020, Fasasi, Thomas and others participated in lottery scams and romance scams to get victims to send them money, gift c…

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'I'm Still Trying To Process It All': NY Woman Claims $1M Lottery Prize 'I'm Still Trying To Process It All': NY Woman Claims $1M Lottery Prize
'I'm Still Trying To Process It All': NY Woman Claims $1M Lottery Prize A New York woman has claimed a $1 million lottery prize. Bonnie Snell claimed the top prize from the New York Lottery's Treasure Hunt scratch-off game, the lottery reported on Thursday, Feb. 17. Snell is a resident of Fort Plain, a village in Montgomery County that's about 35 miles from Utica.  “I’m still trying to process it all,” Snell told NY Lottery after claiming her prize. She received her prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $546,840 after required withholdings. The ticket was purchased at Q’s Mart, which is located at 1 East Main St. in Nelliston, NY Lottery…

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Business
New Restaurant Opens In Westchester County New Restaurant Opens In Westchester County
New Restaurant Opens In Westchester County A new restaurant is set to open in Westchester County. Company Chophouse & Grill is officially opening its doors for dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 16, according to the eatery's website. The restaurant is located at 7 Madison Ave. in Larchmont. The restaurant's menu features filet mignon, New York strip steak, cowboy ribeye and pork chops served with a variety of sauces. Guests can also order roasted chicken, salmon, dry-aged burgers and more. The restaurant will be open Wednesdays through Sundays. Learn more about the new restaurant and its hours here.

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New York Woman Claims $1 Million Lottery Prize New York Woman Claims $1 Million Lottery Prize
New York Woman Claims $1 Million Lottery Prize A New York woman has claimed a $1,000,000 lottery prize. Shana Egresi, of Prattsburgh in Steuben County, located west of Ithaca, won the top prize from the New York Lottery's Lucky 13 scratch-off game, NY Lottery reported on Monday, Feb. 14. “Have fun with it,” Egresi told NY Lottery after claiming her prize. “It could change your life.” NY Lottery reported that Egresi received her prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $546,840 after required withholdings. The ticket was purchased at Tops Markets, which is located at 309 W. Morris St. in Bath.

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Man Admits To Breaking Into Hudson Valley Home, 'Terrorizing' Woman, DA Says Man Admits To Breaking Into Hudson Valley Home, 'Terrorizing' Woman, DA Says
Man Admits To Breaking Into Hudson Valley Home, 'Terrorizing' Woman, DA Says A 37-year-old man has pleaded guilty to a charge related to breaking into a woman's Hudson Valley home and "terrorizing" the woman and her family. Alex Livingston, of Newburgh, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Feb. 15, to second-degree burglary, according to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. The DA's Office said Livingston violated a stay-away order of protection on Dec. 22, 2020, and damaged property throughout the woman's home, located in the Town of Newburgh. Prosecutors said Livingston broke through the door of the home and demanded to see children who were hiding in the closet …

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Business
US Spat With Mexico Sparks Fears Of Avocado Shortage US Spat With Mexico Sparks Fears Of Avocado Shortage
US Spat With Mexico Sparks Fears Of Avocado Shortage The United States Department of Agriculture has suspended avocado imports from Michoacán, Mexico, leading to concerns that prices may soon increase, The Washington Post reported. The agency suspended the avocado imports after a USDA inspector in Michoacán received a threatening message, the news outlet reported. “In a few days, the current inventory will be sold out and there will be a lack of product in almost any supermarket,” Raul Lopez, Mexico manager of Agtools, told the Washington Post. Lopez told the news outlet that with few avocados available, prices "will rise dras…

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COVID-19 'Changed Everything,' Says Owner On Closure Of Hudson Valley Restaurant After 11 Years COVID-19 'Changed Everything,' Says Owner On Closure Of Hudson Valley Restaurant After 11 Years
Covid-19 'Changed Everything,' Says Owner On Closure Of Hudson Valley Restaurant After 11 Years The owner of a longtime Hudson Valley restaurant said the decision to permanently close was made due to the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Boitson's Restaurant, located in Ulster County, closed its doors after more than 11 years in business, according to an announcement from the owner on Wednesday, Jan. 19. The restaurant was located at 47 North Front St. in Kingston. According to the announcement, the eatery first opened its doors on June 4, 2010, and saw success over the years. However, the pandemic led to new challenges. "Then March of 2020 came and changed everyt…

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Police & Fire
Police Search For Man Accused Of Stealing Wire From Suffolk County Home Depot Police Search For Man Accused Of Stealing Wire From Suffolk County Home Depot
Police Search For Man Accused Of Stealing Wire From Suffolk County Home Depot Police have asked the public for help locating a man accused of stealing more than $1,200 worth of wire from a Long Island store.  The man allegedly stole the wire from a Home Depot, located 5025 Jericho Turnpike in Commack, on Thursday, Feb. 10, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.  SCPD said when the man was approached by an employee in the parking lot, he drove away, leaving the wire behind.  Police said the man was driving a blue Subaru Forester with gold New York State license plates. He was described as being 6-foot-2 and about 190 pounds. Suffolk …

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Skeletal Remains Found In Wooded Area In CT ID'd As 20-Year-Old Woman Skeletal Remains Found In Wooded Area In CT ID'd As 20-Year-Old Woman
Skeletal Remains Found In Wooded Area In CT ID'd As 20-Year-Old Woman Skeletal remains found in a wooded area in northern Connecticut have been identified as a 20-year-old woman, according to state police. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner identified the remains found in Litchfield County in December as Brianna Beam, according to an announcement from Connecticut State Police on Thursday, Feb. 17. Beam was known to have ties to the Waterbury, Thomaston, and Bristol areas, and the State of Rhode Island, police said. Her remains were found on Sunday, Dec. 19, off Campville Road on the Harwinton/Northfield town line, State Police said. The investiga…

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Nassau County Man Found In Possession Of 20 Illegal Firearms, Police Say Nassau County Man Found In Possession Of 20 Illegal Firearms, Police Say
Nassau County Man Found In Possession Of 20 Illegal Firearms, Police Say A Long Island man is facing charges after police said he was found in possession of 20 illegal long guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition. Paul Carey, age 62, of Massapequa, was arrested in an incident that happened at 1:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16, according to the Nassau County Police Department. NCPD said a 33-year-old woman working at a dental office reported that she saw Carey in possession of a handgun.  She left the scene and called police. Officers arrested Carey without incident and took him to a hospital for evaluation, police said. Police said Carey was found …

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