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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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Woman Driving Drunk Crashes Into Embankment In Fairfield County, Police Say Woman Driving Drunk Crashes Into Embankment In Fairfield County, Police Say
Woman Driving Drunk Crashes Into Embankment In Fairfield County, Police Say A Fairfield County woman was charged after police said she drove with a BAC nearly three times the legal limit. Police received two reports of a vehicle driving erratically at about 8:50 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2, according to the Darien Police Department.  The second caller told police that the vehicle ran off the roadway and struck an embankment on Middlesex Road near Colony Road in Darien, authorities said.  Police said officers located the driver, identified as 44-year-old Laura Gallo-Swimm, of New Canaan, in the vehicle. Authorities said Gallo-Swimm smelled of an alcoho…

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Teen Charged With DUI After Vehicle Crashes Into Bushes In Fairfield County Teen Charged With DUI After Vehicle Crashes Into Bushes In Fairfield County
Teen Charged With DUI After Vehicle Crashes Into Bushes In Fairfield County A 17-year-old from Fairfield County is facing misdemeanor charges after police said she admitted that she smoked marijuana while driving before crashing her vehicle. Officers responded to a report of a rollover crash in Darien at about 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2, according to the Darien Police Department. Police said officers found the vehicle on its left side, partially off the roadway in the bushes in the area of Hollow Tree Ridge Road near Linden Avenue. While officers were helping the driver out of the vehicle through the sunroof, they smelled a "strong order of marijuana coming from t…

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About 100 Afghan Students To Attend College In Hudson Valley About 100 Afghan Students To Attend College In Hudson Valley
About 100 Afghan Students To Attend College In Hudson Valley About 100 students are set to relocate from Afghanistan to continue their studies at a Hudson Valley college. Bard College, located in Dutchess County, announced plans to accept nearly 100 students from the American University of Afghanistan in Kabul at its Annandale, Simon's Rock and Berlin campuses. The college said 70 students were accepted to the Annandale and Simon's Rock campuses so far. Five students have arrived, and more students are set to arrive in mid-January. The students will have scholarships that cover full tuition, room and board, the college said.  The college…

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Long Island Woman Sentenced For Conspiring To Distribute Drugs, Firearm Possession Long Island Woman Sentenced For Conspiring To Distribute Drugs, Firearm Possession
Long Island Woman Sentenced For Conspiring To Distribute Drugs, Firearm Possession A Long Island woman was sentenced for conspiring to distribute drugs, including fentanyl, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. Amber Schatz, age 33, of Wading River, was sentenced on Thursday, Dec. 9, to 10 years in prison, according to Breon Peace, United States attorney for the Eastern District of New York. She pleaded guilty to the charges in May. In January of 2020, Schatz and her boyfriend Curtis Prussick conspired to distribute "large quantities of narcotics," the Attorney's Office reported. Investigators determined that Schatz and Prussick sold drugs…

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Man Accused Of Throwing Dog Against Wall In Area Man Accused Of Throwing Dog Against Wall In Area
Man Accused Of Throwing Dog Against Wall In Area An area man is facing an animal cruelty charge after police said he threw a dog against a wall.  Troopers responded to a report of a domestic dispute in the Ulster County town of Shawangunk at about 11:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 8, New York State Police reported. When troopers arrived, they saw the person who made the report outside of the home on Lakewood Road, holding a small dog, police said. Investigators found that 30-year-old Anthony Gonzalez, of Shawangunk, had become upset when the dog was barking and bit his hand, and threw the dog against the wall, State Polic…

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CT Man Sentenced For Child Exploitation Offense CT Man Sentenced For Child Exploitation Offense
CT Man Sentenced For Child Exploitation Offense A Connecticut man has been sentenced for receiving child pornography over a mobile dating application. Hartford County resident David Messier, age 36, of Bristol, was sentenced on Friday, Dec. 3, to 75 months in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release, according to an announcement from Leonard Boyle, acting United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. In July of 2017, Messier began communicating with Amber Foley, formerly of the New Haven County city of Meriden, on the dating application, MeetMe, the US Attorney's Office reported. After exchanging messages, Foley …

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COVID-19: CT Town Reinstitutes Mask Requirement For All Visitors, Employees At Town Facilities COVID-19: CT Town Reinstitutes Mask Requirement For All Visitors, Employees At Town Facilities
Covid-19: CT Town Reinstitutes Mask Requirement For All Visitors, Employees At Town Facilities A Connecticut town has reinstituted a requirement to wear face masks at town facilities regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status. In an announcement on Wednesday, Dec. 8, East Hartford town officials said the change was made due to an increased number of cases in Connecticut and in the town.  “The number of cases among East Hartford’s residents has more than doubled to an average daily rate of 27 per 100,000 Town population and our lab positive rate is approximately 6 percent,” Mayor Mike Walsh said in a statement. “Because we are seeing a high level of community transmission, we will…

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'I've Never Won Anything This Big Before!' CT Man Claims $10K Lottery Prize 'I've Never Won Anything This Big Before!' CT Man Claims $10K Lottery Prize
'I've Never Won Anything This Big Before!' CT Man Claims $10K Lottery Prize A Connecticut man is celebrating after he claimed a $10,000 lottery prize.  Jerry Cooney, of Hartford, used $20 to purchase some lottery tickets at Manousos Wine & Liquors in Wethersfield on Friday, Nov. 17, according to Connecticut Lottery.  When his winning "iHeart Radio Concert Cash" ticket was scanned at the store, an employee congratulated him, CT Lottery said. "I'm thinking I won $10, maybe $20, but he stuck his hand out and shook my hand," he said. "Then he handed me the ticket with the $10,000 (claim receipt). I've never won anything this big before!"

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CT Investment Advisor Sentenced For Stealing More Than $600K From Client CT Investment Advisor Sentenced For Stealing More Than $600K From Client
CT Investment Advisor Sentenced For Stealing More Than $600K From Client A Connecticut man has been sentenced for stealing more than $600,000 from an investment client.  New Haven County resident Matthew Clason, age 40, of Cheshire, was sentenced on Tuesday, Dec. 7, to 30 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for one count of wire fraud, according to an announcement from Leonard Boyle, acting United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. Clason pleaded guilty to the charge on May 12, Boyle said.  The US Attorney's Office said that beginning in 2015, while working as an investment advisor and representative of Linc…

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Submit Photos: What Are Your Favorite Christmas Lights Displays On Long Island? Submit Photos: What Are Your Favorite Christmas Lights Displays On Long Island?
Submit Photos: What Are Your Favorite Christmas Lights Displays On Long Island? We have compiled a list of some of the festive Christmas lights displays on Long Island this year.  From lights shows set to music to elaborate displays with statues, Long Islanders have used their creativity to show their holiday spirit and sometimes to raise money for a good cause. 1051 Harrow Road in Franklin SquareRobert Destefano Check out the list of displays here. Did we miss any? Send your photos of your favorite local Christmas lights displays to nvalinote@dailyvoice.com.

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