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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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20-Year-Old Accused Of Illegally Entering Nassau County Home, Threatening Victim 20-Year-Old Accused Of Illegally Entering Nassau County Home, Threatening Victim
20-Year-Old Accused Of Illegally Entering Nassau County Home, Threatening Victim A 20-year-old man was charged after police said he illegally entered a Long Island home and threatened a man who confronted him. Marquis Silvers, of Queens, surrendered himself to police at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8, according to the Nassau County Police Department. He was charged with second-degree burglary and third-degree menacing following an investigation into the December incident, NCPD said.  Police said Silvers illegally entered an occupied residence on Oakwood Avenue in Cedarhurst at 5:40 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 25. NCPD said Silvers then threatened a 20-year-old man had …

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Large Amount Of Fentanyl, Cocaine, Ammo Seized In Springfield, Suspected Trafficker Charged Large Amount Of Fentanyl, Cocaine, Ammo Seized In Springfield, Suspected Trafficker Charged
Large Amount Of Fentanyl, Cocaine, Ammo Seized In Springfield, Suspected Trafficker Charged A man has been charged after police said a search warrant executed at his apartment in Western Massachusetts led to the seizure of large quantities of suspected fentanyl, cocaine and ammunition. Juan Ramos-Cotto, age 35, was arrested following a search of his apartment on Clifton Ave. in Springfield on the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 8, according to Massachusetts State Police.  Authorities reportedly located the following while executing the search warrant: About 300 grams of suspected fentanyl More than 100 grams of suspected cocaine More than 150 rounds of ammunition Police said Ramos…

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News
Thousands Raised For Funeral Of Suffolk County Woman Killed In Crash Thousands Raised For Funeral Of Suffolk County Woman Killed In Crash
Thousands Raised For Funeral Of Suffolk County Woman Killed In Crash Thousands of dollars have been raised for the funeral of a 41-year-old woman who was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Long Island. A GoFundMe set up for the funeral of Arely Garcia has received more than $3,200 in donations as of Wednesday, Feb. 7. The goal is to raise a total of $50,000. Garcia, who was from Bellport, was a passenger in the car that struck a tree at about 2 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.  Police said the car had been traveling on Montauk Highway near Old South Country Road in Brookhaven when it went off the …

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Thousands Of Dollars Raised For Funeral Of 21-Year-Old Fatally Shot In CT Thousands Of Dollars Raised For Funeral Of 21-Year-Old Fatally Shot In CT
Thousands Of Dollars Raised For Funeral Of 21-Year-Old Fatally Shot In CT Members of the community have raised thousands of dollars for the funeral services of a 21-year-old woman who was fatally shot in Connecticut. The Hartford Police Department reported that Allison McCoy, of Hartford, was pronounced dead after she was found at an apartment on Evergreen Avenue on Monday, Feb. 7, with multiple gunshot wounds.  Another woman was also injured in the shooting, police reported. Earlier report - Hartford Shooting Leaves One Woman Dead, Another Critically Injured McCoy's mother, Stephanie Howard, set up a GoFundMe with the goal of raising $7,000 for McCoy…

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Business
Long Island Diner Temporarily Closes After Pipes Burst Long Island Diner Temporarily Closes After Pipes Burst
Long Island Diner Temporarily Closes After Pipes Burst A Long Island diner has temporarily closed its doors after some of its pipes burst, causing extensive damage. On Parade Diner, located in Nassau County, announced on Wednesday, Feb. 2, that the eatery was temporarily closed for renovations. The diner is located at 7980 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury. To all of our valued customers Unfortunately this recent storm caused our pipes to burst causing extensive damage to... Posted by On Parade Diner on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 The business reported that the pipes burst due to the recent winter storm. "Rest assured we will re open as soon …

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Police & Fire
Corrections Officer From Suffolk County Posing As Cop Pulled Over Motorists, Police Say Corrections Officer From Suffolk County Posing As Cop Pulled Over Motorists, Police Say
Corrections Officer From Suffolk County Posing As Cop Pulled Over Motorists, Police Say A New York State corrections officer was arrested after authorities said he impersonated a police officer and pulled drivers over on Long Island. David Olivari, age 37, of Coram, was arrested at 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.  SCPD said police received a complaint from a driver that a man driving a small, dark-colored vehicle with a flashing light pulled her vehicle over on the Long Island Expressway Service Road in Ronkonkoma at about 3 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 22. Police said the man, later identified as Olivari, took the victim's cell…

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Business
New Nassau County Restaurant Praised As 'Perfect Date Night Spot' New Nassau County Restaurant Praised As 'Perfect Date Night Spot'
New Nassau County Restaurant Praised As 'Perfect Date Night Spot' With Valentine's Day just around the corner, a new Long Island restaurant has been described as a good spot for a romantic night out. Haviland Kitchen & Bar opened in Nassau County in December. The restaurant, located in East Rockaway, offers a wide variety of dishes made with regional ingredients that are in-season, owners say. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Haviland Kitchen & Bar (@havilandkitchen) Some dishes offered on the menu include grilled New York strip steak, charred herb chicken and roasted Atlantic salmon. …

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Obituaries
Longtime Police Dispatcher In Westchester Dies At Age 53 Longtime Police Dispatcher In Westchester Dies At Age 53
Longtime Police Dispatcher In Westchester Dies At Age 53 A Hudson Valley man who spent nearly 30 years working as a police dispatcher in Westchester County has died at the age of 53. Frank Cavaliere died at MidHudson Regional Hospital on Saturday, Feb. 5, according to his obituary. Cavaliere was born in Yonkers and worked for the Greenburgh Police Department as a police dispatcher for more than 28 years, his obituary reads.  He moved to Hopewell Junction in Dutchess County in 2011. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, his two children, 14-year-old Ashley and 11-year-old Zackary, and his parents, Frank and Marion. Calling hours will take plac…

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Police Search For Suspect Or Suspects Who Spray-Painted Threats In Suffolk County Police Search For Suspect Or Suspects Who Spray-Painted Threats In Suffolk County
Police Search For Suspect Or Suspects Who Spray-Painted Threats In Suffolk County Authorities are searching for an individual or individuals who spray-painted messages threatening police and their families on Long Island. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Southampton Town Police are searching for the person or people responsible for the graffiti, which was reported to police at about 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27, and likely graffitied the previous day, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. SCPD said the messages “COPS WILL B SHOT," “WHBPD=DEATH," and “POOR>RICH” were found painted on the sidewalk along South Road near Beaverdam Creek Road in Westhamp…

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Woman's $3,100 Bag Stolen After Being Followed From Mall To Suffolk County Home Woman's $3,100 Bag Stolen After Being Followed From Mall To Suffolk County Home
Woman's $3,100 Bag Stolen After Being Followed From Mall To Suffolk County Home Authorities on Long Island have asked the public for help locating the individuals who stole a woman's luxury bag which is valued at about $3,100. The woman purchased a Louis Vuitton bag at the Walt Whitman Shops on Friday, Jan. 28, according to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers. After leaving the store, the woman saw another woman filming her, authorities said.  The woman then returned to her home in Deer Park, parked her car and entered the residence, Crime Stoppers reported.  A man was then seen exiting a gold Honda Odyssey from the passenger side, authorities reported.…

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