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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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Obituaries

Volunteer Fireman In Westchester Dies At Age 36 A volunteer firefighter from Westchester County has died at the age of 36. Christopher Colasacco died on Wednesday, Jan. 19, according to his obituary. He was a graduate of Harrison High School and worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Town of Harrison. He was also a volunteer firefighter for the Harrison Fire Department, the Valhalla Fire Department and the West Harrison Fire Department, his obituary reads. He was the son of Raymond and Kim Colasacco, the husband of Cynthia Nagle, and the father of Colton. A visitation is scheduled for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 25, a…

by Nicole Valinote

01/23/2022

Real Estate

Richard Gere Moves From One Northern Westchester Town To Another, Report Says Movie star Richard Gere has listed his Northern Westchester home for tens of millions of dollars and moved to another mansion in a neighboring town, according to a new report. Gere listed his property in Pound Ridge for $28 million, and moved to the estate in North Salem, according to a report on Thursday, Jan. 20, from Dirt, a news outlet that focuses on luxury real estate. The Pound Ridge home is 11,658 square feet, with eight bedrooms and nine full bathrooms, according to the report. The 72-year-old actor, known for roles in films including "Pretty Woman" and "Runaway Bride," made…

by Nicole Valinote

01/23/2022

Police & Fire

Suffolk Man, 24, Driving Drunk Nabbed With Ghost Gun At Correctional Facility, Sheriff Says A Long Island man was charged after authorities said he drove to a correctional facility while intoxicated and was found in possession of a "ghost gun." Daniel Apolinario, age 24, of Bay Shore, entered the Riverhead Correctional Facility parking lot through the employee entrance at about 10:45 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 21, and he tried to exit jail grounds the wrong way through the visiting entrance, the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office said. The deputy sheriff who was working in the security booth at the entrance stopped the vehicle and spoke with Apolinario, who seemed to be intoxicated, author…

by Nicole Valinote

01/23/2022

Business

Brand-New Restaurant Gears Up For Grand Opening In Nassau County A brand-new restaurant that specializes in Indian cuisine is preparing to host its grand opening on Long Island. Mahal, located in Nassau County, is currently in its soft opening phase, with plans for a grand opening and ribbon-cutting during the second week in February. Representatives said the upscale restaurant first opened its doors in the middle of December, and the eatery has been seeing a lot of support from the community, with many guests coming in on the weekends in particular. The restaurant, located at 290 Glen Cove Road in Roslyn Heights, is owned by Chef Santokh Singh, who pr…

by Nicole Valinote

01/22/2022

Lifestyle

Popular Suffolk County Eatery Gets High Marks For Burgers, Wings A well-known Long Island restaurant is seeing praise for its burgers and wings. The Whiskey Barrel is located at 138 Main St. in Port Jefferson. The eatery opened its doors in the spring. In addition to its wide variety of beer, wine and whiskey, the eatery also offers a selection of salads, wraps, sandwiches and more. A number of online reviewers have shouted out The Whiskey Barrel's wings, which can be made with a variety of different sauces, including mustard brown sugar, buffalo, sweet BBQ and "Barrel Sauce," which is maple bourbon sauce. "I visited The Whiskey Barrel on th…

by Nicole Valinote

01/21/2022

News

Connecticut Man Admits To Charge Related To Gun Trafficking Scheme A 40-year-old man has pleaded guilty to a charge related to a scheme to unlawfully sell firearms in Connecticut. Quinn Mooring, of New Haven, pleaded guilty on Thursday, Jan. 13, to unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, according to Leonard Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut. In March, ATF Task Force officers found out that Mooring was receiving firearms from a source in South Carolina and selling the firearms in Connecticut, the US Attorney's Office reported. In April, investigators made a controlled purchase of a 9mm Glock handgun and a drum m…

by Nicole Valinote

01/21/2022

News

CT Man Sentenced For Distributing Crack Cocaine A Connecticut man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to distributing powder and crack cocaine. Frank Biggs, age 63, of Hamden, was sentenced on Tuesday, Jan. 18, to two years, three months in prison followed by three years of supervised release, according to Leonard Boyle, the United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. Biggs pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute cocaine base on Sept. 22, Boyle reported. The US Attorney's Office said the charge stems from an investigation led by the FBI and the Norwich, New London…

by Nicole Valinote

01/20/2022

News

Covid-19: Mild Cases Can Cause Memory Issues Months After Infection, Brand-New Study Finds A new study has found that those who experienced mild COVID-19 can still suffer from attention and memory deficits for months after recovering. The University of Oxford reported that participants in the study completed memory and cognitive ability tests, with a focus on cognitive functions that are important for daily life. The researchers compared the results of participants who had previously had COVID-19 to those who hadn't. The study found that those who had previously had COVID-19 performed well in most abilities, including working memory and planning, but had "significantly worse epi…

by Nicole Valinote

01/20/2022

Lifestyle

Popular Hudson Valley Eatery Serves Up Fresh Burgers, Tasty Fries, Made-To-Order Shakes A well-known Hudson Valley eatery has made a name for itself thanks to its fresh burgers and made-to-order shakes. The Burger Loft in Rockland County advertises that each day the restaurant grinds its own beef on-site. The eatery is located at 395 South Main St. in New City. Some burgers featured on the menu include "The BBQ," made with pepper jack cheese, coleslaw and barbecue sauce, and "The Mushroom," which is made with sautéed wild mushrooms, Swiss cheese and sautéed onions. The Burger Loft also offers non-beef burger options such as "The Eggplant," which uses a roasted…

by Nicole Valinote

01/20/2022

Business

Duck Donuts To Host Grand Opening Of First Nassau County Location A popular chain of donut shops will soon open a brand-new location on Long Island. Duck Donuts announced that the grand opening for its first Nassau County location will take place on Saturday, Jan. 22, at 9 a.m. The new shop is located at 2425 Jericho Turnpike in Garden City Park in City Park Plaza, representatives said. Guests who visit the new store between Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 23, will receive a free donut. The shop is owned by Omar Athar and Sana Rafique, who both grew up in the Garden City Park area and now live in Suffolk County. “In 2020, we drove 50 minutes to vis…

by Nicole Valinote

01/20/2022

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