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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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Where To Find Christmas Lights Displays On Long Island Where To Find Christmas Lights Displays On Long Island
Where To Find Christmas Lights Displays On Long Island Some Long Islanders have gone all out with their Christmas lights displays this year.  Here are some spots you can check out if you're looking to brighten your night -- literally. The Colby Christmas House: This carnival scene and Santa's workshop display, located on Colby Drive in Kings Park, will be open through the month of December. This year, the owners are accepting donations to Long Island Cares Food Bank. Lights to a Beat: This spot is one to check out if you're looking for a music and lights show. The house is located at 4 Lincoln St. in Garden City and hosts shows from 5 p.m. to…

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Police & Fire
Troopers, Officers Intercept Fraud Attempt At CT Bank, Police Say Troopers, Officers Intercept Fraud Attempt At CT Bank, Police Say
Troopers, Officers Intercept Fraud Attempt At CT Bank, Police Say Two men were arrested after police said they attempted to steal money from a victim's bank account at a Connecticut bank.  The Southbury Police Department responded to a report of a possible fraud at a Chase Bank at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 30, according to Connecticut State Police. The bank is located at 775 Main Street South in Southbury, police said.  Emergency dispatch said staff from other branches of the bank reported that two men were in the lobby of the bank possibly attempting to defraud someone, police said.  Investigators discovered that 44-year-old Litchf…

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Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Median On I-95, CT State Police Say Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Median On I-95, CT State Police Say
Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Median On I-95, CT State Police Say An investigation is underway after a woman died in a crash on I-95 in Connecticut.  The crash happened on the Q-bridge in New Haven on Sunday, Dec. 5, Connecticut State Police said. A 2014 Infiniti Q50 was southbound near entrance #50 when the driver lost control of the car and struck the concrete traffic barrier in the median, police said.  The Infiniti then crashed into the concrete barrier on the right shoulder, authorities said.  The driver, identified as 43-year-old Yolanda Ecton, of New Haven, was pronounced deceased at the scene, police reported. A 40-year-old New H…

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Long Island Man Accused Of Making Threats To LGBTQ+ Affiliated Individuals, Organizations Long Island Man Accused Of Making Threats To LGBTQ+ Affiliated Individuals, Organizations
Long Island Man Accused Of Making Threats To LGBTQ+ Affiliated Individuals, Organizations A 74-year-old Long Island man was arrested after investigators said he mailed letters that threatened violence against LGBTQ+ affiliated organizations and individuals.  Robert Fehring, of Bayport, was arrested on Monday, Dec. 6, according to an announcement from Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. The US Attorney's Office said a criminal complaint charged Fehring with threatening to assault, shoot and bomb LGBTQ+ affiliated individuals, organizations, and businesses over the years.  “Fehring’s alleged threats to members of the …

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Police & Fire
New Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled In Region New Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled In Region
New Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled In Region Massachusetts State Police announced that a new sobriety checkpoint is set to be implemented this week. State troopers will implement the sobriety checkpoint in Worcester County from Saturday, Dec. 11, through Sunday, Dec. 12, according to an announcement from State Police Superintendent Colonel Christopher Mason on Monday, Dec. 6. Mason said the goal of the checkpoint is to educate motorists about the need to detect and remove drivers who are intoxicated from roadways. The checkpoint will take place at varied hours and police said "selection of vehicles will not be arbitrary, sa…

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56 Firearms Turned In At Buyback Event In Area 56 Firearms Turned In At Buyback Event In Area
56 Firearms Turned In At Buyback Event In Area Fifty-six firearms were turned in to authorities at a gun buyback event in the area. New York Attorney General Letitia James' office hosted the event in Dutchess County with the Poughkeepsie Police Department in Dutchess County on Saturday, Dec. 4. James said her office accepts working and non-working unloaded firearms in exchange for compensation at the events.  The attorney general's office said the following firearms were turned in at the event on Saturday: Fifteen handguns Thirty-three shotguns and rifles Six assault rifles Two non-working guns The event was part of an init…

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30-Year-Old Woman Killed In Rollover Crash In Region 30-Year-Old Woman Killed In Rollover Crash In Region
30-Year-Old Woman Killed In Rollover Crash In Region A 30-year-old woman was killed in a rollover crash in the region.  Troopers responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash in Sullivan County on State Route 55 in the Town of Neversink at about 3:20 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5, according to New York State Police. Police said investigators determined that Erica Vilaca, of the hamlet of Grahamsville, was traveling north on Divine Corners Road in a 2014 Jeep Compass when the Jeep left the road off the west shoulder. The Jeep hit a ditch and continued across Route 55, then it struck a guard rail and rolled over., according to police…

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Pedestrian On Highway Killed By Being Struck By Two Cars In Region, Police Say Pedestrian On Highway Killed By Being Struck By Two Cars In Region, Police Say
Pedestrian On Highway Killed By Being Struck By Two Cars In Region, Police Say Police are investigating after a man was fatally struck by two cars while walking on a highway in Western Massachusetts.  Massachusetts State Police said troopers responded at about 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5, to I-291 westbound, near the 1.5-mile marker in Springfield. Investigators found that a 42-year-old Hampden County man from Ludlow was driving a 2009 Toyota Matrix west on I-291 when the Toyota struck a man who was in the left travel lane/center median, police said.  The pedestrian was then struck by a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic, driven by a 29-year-old Springfield man, police s…

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Suffolk County Man Accused Of Breaking Store Windows With Shovel Suffolk County Man Accused Of Breaking Store Windows With Shovel
Suffolk County Man Accused Of Breaking Store Windows With Shovel A 26-year-old Long Island man is facing charges after police said he broke store windows with a shovel. Dwight Clermont, of Amityville, was charged with six counts of second-degree criminal mischief and seven counts of third-degree criminal mischief, according to the Nassau County Police Department. NCPD said the incident happened in Hempstead at about 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1. Officers responded to a report of multiple cars with broken windshields on Lawrence Street near Hempstead Turnpike, police said. When officers arrived, they saw the broken windshields, and a witness told them…

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Lifestyle
New Long Island Eatery Offers Tacos, Nachos & More New Long Island Eatery Offers Tacos, Nachos & More
New Long Island Eatery Offers Tacos, Nachos & More A new restaurant that recently opened its doors on Long Island offers guests a selection of quesadillas, tacos and more. Jalapeño Shack hosted its grand opening on Friday, Oct. 8. It's located at 340 West Jericho Turnpike in Huntington. Guests can build their own burritos, nachos, bowls and soft tacos. Restaurant owners have also recently advertised the eatery's "Shack Style Fries." Shack Style Fries #jalapenoshack Posted by Jalapeno Shack - A Halal Mexican Grill on Saturday, November 13, 2021 "Only halal taco spot in my area and the food has been fresh the few times I got it," wrot…

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