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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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COVID-19: Man Charged With Assault Over Altercation About Mask In Hudson Valley, Police Say COVID-19: Man Charged With Assault Over Altercation About Mask In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Covid-19: Man Charged With Assault Over Altercation About Mask In Hudson Valley, Police Say A man is facing charges after police said he punched a victim at a thruway service area during an argument about mask-wearing in the Hudson Valley.  New York State Police troopers responded to a report of a physical altercation at the Malden Service Area on I-87 in Ulster County the town of Saugerties at about 3:50 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 6. Investigators determined that a patron got into an argument with 28-year-old Angel Carrera Gomez, of South Carolina, over Carrera Gomez not wearing a mask, police said.  State Police said Carrera Gomez punched the victim in the face, w…

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CT Man Sentenced For Distributing Heroin, Crack CT Man Sentenced For Distributing Heroin, Crack
CT Man Sentenced For Distributing Heroin, Crack A 24-year-old Connecticut man has been sentenced for distributing heroin and crack cocaine. Hector Diaz, of Waterbury, was sentenced to 24 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release, according to Leonard Boyle, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. In May 2020, the Drug Enforcement Administration New Haven Task Force and Waterbury Police Department began to investigate a drug trafficking organization that was distributing heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine in the Waterbury area, the US Attorney's Office reported. Authorities wiretapped phones …

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ID Released For Man Found Shot Dead At CT Residence ID Released For Man Found Shot Dead At CT Residence
ID Released For Man Found Shot Dead At CT Residence Authorities have announced the identity of a 23-year-old man who was found fatally shot at a Connecticut home. Nathan Thomas-Cooper was identified as the man found dead at a residence in Windham on Saturday, Feb. 5, according to Connecticut State Police. Earlier report - Police Investigating Fatal Shooting In Connecticut Troopers responded to a report of an active disturbance at the home, located on Brick Top Road, at about 2:30 a.m., police said.  An investigation into the shooting is ongoing, police said. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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Seen Them? Authorities Search For Duo Accused Of Stealing From Suffolk County Target Seen Them? Authorities Search For Duo Accused Of Stealing From Suffolk County Target
Seen Them? Authorities Search For Duo Accused Of Stealing From Suffolk County Target Authorities have asked the public for help locating two women accused of stealing merchandise from a Long Island store. The women allegedly stole the merchandise from a Target in Centereach at about 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 12, according to a report from Suffolk County Crime Stoppers on Tuesday, Feb. 8. The store is located at 265 Pond Path, Crime Stoppers said. The women might have fled the scene in a gray Mazda, authorities said. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

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21-Year-Old Nabbed After Random Knife Attack On Homeowner In Region, Police Say 21-Year-Old Nabbed After Random Knife Attack On Homeowner In Region, Police Say
21-Year-Old Nabbed After Random Knife Attack On Homeowner In Region, Police Say A 21-year-old man was arrested after investigators said he entered a homeowner's home in the region and stabbed him repeatedly with a knife.  Brian Scott, of the Sullivan County town of Mamakating, was arrested for second-degree attempted murder, according to New York State Police.  Troopers responded to a report of an assault on Locust Trail in Wurtsboro at about 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3, State Police said. While traveling to the location, troopers also received "numerous" calls about a man walking on Locust Trail wearing a black mask and carrying a shotgun, police said.&nb…

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Police ID Man Found Dead In Suffolk County Wooded Area Police ID Man Found Dead In Suffolk County Wooded Area
Police ID Man Found Dead In Suffolk County Wooded Area Police have identified a 51-year-old man who was found deceased in a wooded area on Long Island as they continue to investigate his cause of death. The Riverhead Police Department reported on Monday, Feb. 7, that Oscar Patzan-Xiquin was identified as the man found dead in the area of Pulaski Street. Authorities initially announced that the death investigation was underway on Friday, Feb. 4, police said.  Police said Patzan-Xiquin was originally from Guatemala and most recently was experiencing homelessness in Riverhead. Authorities said members of the community helped …

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Hochul Gives Update On Winter Storm Response In Hardest-Hit Hudson Valley County Hochul Gives Update On Winter Storm Response In Hardest-Hit Hudson Valley County
Hochul Gives Update On Winter Storm Response In Hardest-Hit Hudson Valley County Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the hardest-hit Hudson Valley county to survey damage after last week's winter storm left thousands of homes without power. On Monday, Feb. 7, Hochul surveyed storm damage in Ulster County as many residents remained without power over the weekend. She toured warming centers in the Kingston area and provided an update on the response effort after the storm brought nearly three-quarters of an inch of flat ice, officials reported. Related story - Here's How Many Are Still Without Power Days After Storm State officials said the storm left 65,000 customers withou…

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Business
Popular Burger Chain Opens Brand-New Location In Nassau County Popular Burger Chain Opens Brand-New Location In Nassau County
Popular Burger Chain Opens Brand-New Location In Nassau County Restaurant chain Burgerology has opened a brand-new location on Long Island. The new Farmingdale eatery first opened for takeout on Monday, Jan. 24. The restaurant has since opened its kitchen, dining room and bar for guests to dine-in. The new business is located at 247-249 Main St. in Farmingdale. Guests can build their own burgers or choose from a variety of burgers listed on the menu, along with tacos, sandwiches and more.  The restaurant also offers a selection of cocktails, including "Mimosa Towers." Deliveries can be placed through Uber Eats, DoorDash or Grubhub, according to the…

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COVID-19: US Olympic Figure Skater Withdraws From Winter Games After Testing Positive COVID-19: US Olympic Figure Skater Withdraws From Winter Games After Testing Positive
Covid-19: US Olympic Figure Skater Withdraws From Winter Games After Testing Positive United States figure skater Vincent Zhou announced his withdrawal from the 2022 Winter Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19. The 21-year-old made the announcement in a video posted to his Instagram on Monday, Feb. 7. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vincent Zhou (@govincentzhou) In the video, he said the experience of testing positive has felt "unreal" due to the level of precautions he took.  "I have been doing everything in my power to stay free of COVID since the start of the pandemic," he said. "I've taken all the pr…

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Limousine Driver Dies Days After Medical Event On I-91, CT State Police Say Limousine Driver Dies Days After Medical Event On I-91, CT State Police Say
Limousine Driver Dies Days After Medical Event On I-91, CT State Police Say Connecticut State Police announced that a limousine driver who was hospitalized after suffering a medical event on I-91 has died. The man who experienced the medical incident in Hartford County on Friday, Feb. 4, has died, according to an update from Connecticut State Police on Monday, Feb. 7. State Police received a report from one of the limousine's passengers that the driver was unconscious at about 6:30 a.m. on Friday, State Police previously reported. The vehicle had been transporting a flight crew to Bradley International Airport on I-91 northbound and was near Exit 34 in the to…

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