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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.

Nicole Valinote's Contributions

Lifestyle

New Suffolk County Restaurant Serves Up Dry-Aged Steaks, Fresh Seafood A new restaurant is offering Long Islanders dry-aged steak and a variety of seafood dishes. King's Chophouse opened in Suffolk County in July at 52 East Main St. in Bay Shore. View this post on Instagram A post shared by King's Chophouse (@kingschophouse) King's Chophouse offers brunch and dinner menus. The brunch menu includes churro waffle-French toast, burrata toast, yogurt parfait, along with steak and eggs. Some dishes offered on the dinner menu include filet mignon and dry-aged cuts of steak, along with a variety of seafood options, …

by Nicole Valinote

01/05/2022

News

Alert Issued For 14-Year-Old CT Girl Who's Gone Missing Police are searching for a missing 14-year-old Connecticut girl. Rhiana Dones was last seen at her home at 11 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 2, according to the Enfield Police Department. The Enfield Police Department is requesting assistance regarding a missing 14 year old, Rhiana Dones. Dones was last... Posted by Enfield Police Department on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 She is described as being 5-foot-1 and 100 pounds, with black hair and green eyes, police said. Police said Rhiana might be wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with “Hollister” written on the sleeve, blue jeans and a teal/gray …

by Nicole Valinote

01/05/2022

Police & Fire

Man Struck By SUV While Walking On Road In Nassau County A 57-year-old man is in critical condition after he was hit by an SUV while walking on a Long Island road. The crash happened in East Garden City at 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Investigators said a man was walking on Stewart Avenue near the entrance to Meadowbrook Parkway and was struck by a silver Ford SUV that was traveling east, NCPD reported. Police said the Ford was driven by a 23-year-old man who stayed at the scene. The pedestrian was taken to a hospital where he was listed in critical condition, police reported. The investigation into …

by Nicole Valinote

01/04/2022

Obituaries

Covid-19: California Deputy DA, Former Assembly Candidate Who Opposed Vax Mandates Dies At 46 A California deputy district attorney who was a candidate for State Assembly has died from COVID-19 at the age of 46. Kelly Ernby had informed Jon Fleischman, the former executive director of the California Republican Party that she had fallen sick with COVID, and Fleischman said her death was sudden. The Los Angeles Times reported on Monday, Jan. 3. The LA Times said Ernby previously ran as a Republican for an Orange County state Assembly seat. The news outlet reported that Ernby vocally opposed mandating COVID vaccines, and she spoke out against them at a rally on Saturday, Dec. 4. The…

by Nicole Valinote

01/04/2022

News

Special Deals, Packages Offered As Restaurant Month Begins In Westchester County City January is set to be a delicious month for some residents as a Westchester County city's "Restaurant Month" is now underway. From Monday, Jan. 3, through Monday, Jan. 31, participating restaurants are offering special pricing and packages, according to an announcement from the White Plains Business Improvement District on Tuesday, Jan. 4. “Local restaurants are the lifeblood of our downtown," Executive Director of the White Plains BID Brittany Brandwein said. "Eclectic options such as Mediterranean and Mexican, Jamaican and Italian, White Plains has it all. Understanding what our community …

by Nicole Valinote

01/04/2022

News

Covid-19: NY Teacher Reassigned For Allegedly Giving Child Vaccine Without Consent A Long Island woman who is accused of giving a 17-year-old a COVID-19 vaccine without the consent of his parents has been identified as a public school teacher, according to a new report. Laura Parker Russo, age 54, of Sea Cliff, was arrested and charged with New York State Education Law Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Earlier report - COVID-19: Nassau County Woman Accused Of Giving Vaccine To Child Without Mother's Permission According to a report from the New York Post, Russo is a science teacher with Herricks Public Scho…

by Nicole Valinote

01/04/2022

Business

Covid-19: 'Late Night' Shows Canceled After Seth Meyers Tests Positive Late Night With Seth Meyers is canceled this week after Meyers tested positive for a breakthrough COVID-19 case. Meyers tweeted on Tuesday, Jan. 4, that he feels fine, adding that he is vaccinated and received a booster vaccine. He said the show will resume on Monday, Jan 10. The bad news is, I tested positive for COVID (thanks, 2022!) the good news is, I feel fine (thanks vaccines and booster!) We are canceling the rest of the shows this week, so tune in next Monday to see what cool location we will try and pass off as a studio!!! — Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) January 4, 2022 "The ba…

by Nicole Valinote

01/04/2022

Business

Café In Ulster County 'Closed Until Further Notice' A Hudson Valley café has temporarily closed due to staffing shortages. Frida's Bakery & Café, located in Ulster County, announced on Saturday, Jan. 1, that it would be closed until further notice. The business is located at 26 Main St. in Milton. "We are so grateful for the patience and support our patrons have shown us during these difficult times," the business said in a Facebook post. "We look forward to reopening Frida's when we are able to provide stellar service and great food. Updates regarding our reopening will be posted on our Facebook and Instagram. Happy New Year!" We…

by Nicole Valinote

01/04/2022

Police & Fire

54-Year-Old Man Dies From Injuries Following Nassau County House Fire Police have identified a 54-year-old man who died from injuries sustained in a fire at a Long Island home. Salvatore Strano, of Massapequa, was pronounced deceased by hospital staff, according to an update from the Nassau County Police Department on Monday, Jan. 3. NCPD said the fire happened at a home on Camp Road in Massapequa at about 6 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 2. Earlier report - Four Hospitalized After Fire Breaks Out At Long Island Residence When responders arrived, they saw smoke coming out of the second floor. Police said all residents had exited the home by the time responders …

by Nicole Valinote

01/03/2022

Police & Fire

Ulster County Man Nabbed On DWI, Weapon Charges Points Gun At Trooper, Police Say An area man is facing multiple felony charges after police said he drove under the influence and pointed a pellet gun at a trooper. Troopers pulled over a 2005 Ford-150 for a vehicle and traffic law violation in Ulster County on Institution Road in the town of Napanoch at about 11 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 2, according to New York State Police. The driver, identified as 31-year-old David Stephens, of Accord, reached for what police believed to be a handgun and pointed it at the trooper approaching the Ford, police said. The trooper ordered Stephens to drop the gun, and Stephens complied, State …

by Nicole Valinote

01/03/2022

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