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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

Man Accused Of Stealing $630 Worth Of Items From Macy's Outlet Store In Suffolk Police have asked the public for help locating a man accused of stealing coats valued at about $630 from a Long Island store. A man stole the merchandise from Macy's Backstage in Melville at about noon on Saturday, Dec. 4, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. The store is located at 834 Walt Whitman Road. The man reportedly fled the scene in a blue 2015 Mazda. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

by Nicole Valinote

02/01/2022

News

Alert Issued For Man Who's Gone Missing In Fairfield County Police have asked the public for help finding a missing man who was last seen in Fairfield County. Jason Mastroianni, age 43, was last seen on Monday, Jan. 17, in Shelton, according to the Shelton Police Department. ***Missing Person*** Shelton Police are looking for help in locating 43 year old Jason Mastroianni. He was last seen on... Posted by Shelton CT Police Department on Friday, January 28, 2022 Mastroianni is described as being 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds. He has a back brace and walks with a cane, police reported. Authorities said anyone with information can call the Shelton P…

by Nicole Valinote

01/31/2022

Police & Fire

Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Of 49-Year-Old Man In Nassau County An investigation is underway after a 49-year-old man was fatally shot on Long Island. Hempstead Police officers responded to a report of shots fired near the intersection of Peninsula Boulevard and Sewell Street in Hempstead at about 11 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 30, according to the Nassau County Police Department. The victim was found laying on the ground, suffering from gunshot wounds, NCPD said. Police said the man was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Authorities did not announce the victim's identity. NCPD asked anyone with information about the case to call Nassau C…

by Nicole Valinote

01/31/2022

News

Suffolk Man Who Fled To North Carolina Convicted Of Murder, Burglary A Long Island man has been convicted of breaking into a man's home and murdering him in front of his fiancée. Michael Gaines, age 44, was convicted on Thursday, Jan. 27, of one count of murder and two counts of burglary in the 2019 shooting death of Mtundu Vanterpool, according to an announcement from Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney. “With the jury’s verdict, the family and loved ones of Mr. Vanterpool are able to get some small measure of justice for his brutal slaying and the defendant will now be held responsible for committing the heinous act of taking a life…

by Nicole Valinote

01/31/2022

News

NY Resident, Former Miss USA Dies After Jumping From Midtown High-Rise, Report Says Cheslie Kryst, a television presenter, and former Miss USA, has died at the age of 30, according to a report. The New York Post reported that authorities said Kryst died on the morning of Sunday, Jan. 30. The news outlet said she jumped from a high-rise building where she lived in midtown Manhattan. The Hollywood Reporter reported that the New York Police Department confirmed that Kryst died by suicide. Kryst was crowned Miss USA in 2019, and she went on to work as a correspondent for Extra TV. Our hearts are broken. Cheslie was not just a vital part of our show, she was a beloved pa…

by Nicole Valinote

01/30/2022

Business

7-Eleven Launches Delivery Subscription Program Convenience store chain 7-Eleven has launched a new subscription service that lets customers avoid delivery fees. The company said in an announcement on Wednesday, Jan. 19, that the new 7NOW Gold Pass delivery subscription service is $5.95 a month. In addition to skipping delivery fees, customers who subscribe to the service will receive other benefits when they have a basket subtotaling at least $10. Some benefits include the option to select a free product, such as a small Slurpee drink, 7-Eleven said. Those who are members of the 7Rewards loyalty program in the 7-Eleven app…

by Nicole Valinote

01/30/2022

Police & Fire

Duo Nabbed For Attempting To Scam Nearly $10K From Westchester Woman, Police Say Two Connecticut men are facing larceny charges for their alleged attempt to scam a Westchester County woman out of thousands of dollars. Kylo Simons and Rayshawn McFarlane, both of Hartford, were each charged with third-degree larceny, according to the Irvington Police Department. The 77-year-old Irvington woman was contacted by an individual who identified herself as the attorney for the woman's grandson, police said. The caller reportedly said she had the ability to facilitate a bail transaction of $9,800 for the fake arrest. The victim was then contacted by the same cal…

by Nicole Valinote

01/30/2022

Police & Fire

Two Hospitalized, One With Critical Injuries, After Shooting Near Fairfield County Intersection Police are investigating a shooting that sent two men to the hospital in Fairfield County. Officers responded to a report that two people were shot in the area of Rose Hill Ave. and Ann Drive in Danbury at about 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, according to the Danbury Police Department. Police said a man in his 60s was hospitalized in critical condition and a man in his 30s was hospitalized in fair condition. Police have not identified a possible motive or potential suspects. Police asked anyone with information about the case to contact Detective John Rudisill at 203-797-4662, j.rudisi…

by Nicole Valinote

01/30/2022

Police & Fire

Three Accused Of Stealing Credit Cards From Vehicle In Suffolk County Three people have been charged after authorities said they stole credit cards from a vehicle on Long Island. The Riverhead Police Department said 31-year-old Keval Gray, 29-year-old David Andre, both of Amityville, and 31-year-old Carizma Brown, of Central Islip, were each charged with six counts of fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property in the Friday, Jan. 28, incident. Riverhead Police received a report from a homeowner on Howard Street in Wading River about a suspicious man on his property at about 4:45 a.m. on Friday, authorities said. The homeowner discovered that t…

by Nicole Valinote

01/30/2022

Police & Fire

Nor'easter: Man Found Dead Beside Shovel In Nassau County Police are investigating the death of 53-year-old man who was found unresponsive on Long Island. Officers responded to Belmont Circle in Syosset at about 10:40 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, according to the Nassau County Police Department. The man was lying on his back with a shovel next to him, NCPD said. Earlier story - Nor'easter: Suffolk Man Drowns After Falling Into Pool While Shoveling Snow NCPD said the Syosset Fire Department also responded, and the man was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead at 11:19 p.m. Police said there is no criminality at this tim…

by Nicole Valinote

01/30/2022

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