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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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Man Claims $3 Million New York Lottery Prize Man Claims $3 Million New York Lottery Prize
Man Claims $3 Million New York Lottery Prize A New York man has claimed a $3,000,000 lottery prize. Jean Moreno, of Elmhurst, Queens, won the top prize in the lottery's $3,000,000 Fortune scratch-off game, NY Lottery reported on Tuesday, Nov. 2. He chose to receive the prize as a single lump-sum payment of $1,671,415 after required withholdings. The ticket was purchased in Elmhurst at the M & B Candy Grocery Store, located at 8945 Elmhurst Ave., the NY Lottery said.

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Long Island Man Sentenced For Murder, Multiple Home Invasion Robberies Long Island Man Sentenced For Murder, Multiple Home Invasion Robberies
Long Island Man Sentenced For Murder, Multiple Home Invasion Robberies A 35-year-old Long Island man has been sentenced for murder and robbery charges stemming from a series of armed home invasions. Tyrone Robinson, of Bay Shore, was sentenced on Wednesday, Nov. 3, to life imprisonment plus 84 years to run consecutively to the life sentence, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. Robinson was convicted in February 2020 of the following charges: Murder  Seven counts of robbery and attempted robbery of drugs and drug proceeds Seven counts of unlawful use Brandishing and discharge of firearms Four c…

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Police Search For Missing Westchester Man Police Search For Missing Westchester Man
Police Search For Missing Westchester Man Police in Westchester County are asking the public for help locating a missing 57-year-old man. Joseph Bodai, of White Plains, was last seen at his home on Wyndover Woods Lane at about 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, according to the Greenburgh Police Department. He was wearing a brown jacket, gray sweatpants and white sneakers, police said.  Police said Bodai has schizophrenia, and he left his home without his prescription medicine and should be considered missing and endangered.  Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Greenburgh…

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Con Edison Projects How Much Heating Bills Will Increase This Winter Con Edison Projects How Much Heating Bills Will Increase This Winter
Con Edison Projects How Much Heating Bills Will Increase This Winter Con Edison has shared how much the average customer's heating bill is expected to increase this winter.  The average residential gas-heating bill is projected to be about $341 per month between November and March, according to an announcement from the company on Monday, Nov. 1. That's an increase of about 24 percent from last winter's average monthly bill of $275, Con Edison said.  The company said the price increase is mainly due to supply costs, and the projection also reflects the increase in delivery charges. Con Edison urged customers to use the following tips to save money…

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Former US Postal Employee In CT Admits Stealing Cash, Gift Cards From Letters Former US Postal Employee In CT Admits Stealing Cash, Gift Cards From Letters
Former US Postal Employee In CT Admits Stealing Cash, Gift Cards From Letters A former United States Postal Service employee from Connecticut has pleaded guilty to opening peoples' mail and stealing gift cards and cash. Hartford County resident Nathaniel Bonilla, age 32, of Bristol, pleaded guilty on Monday, Nov. 1, to theft of mail by a postal employee, according to Leonard Boyle, acting United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. The US Attorney's Office said Bonilla worked as a mail processing clerk at the US Postal Service’s Process and Distribution Center in Hartford. Between April 2020 and October 2020, Bonilla opened mail envelopes with …

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Long Island Restaurant Praised For Authentic Mexican Cuisine Long Island Restaurant Praised For Authentic Mexican Cuisine
Long Island Restaurant Praised For Authentic Mexican Cuisine A cozy Long Island restaurant that offers guests a wide selection of Mexican cuisine has been praised by guests for its authentic menu.  Little Mexico Restaurant is located at 280 Post Ave. in Westbury.  The longtime eatery serves up a variety of tacos made with handmade round tortillas, including chorizo tacos, chicken tacos, pork tacos and more. The menu also includes a number of seafood and steak dishes, including a grilled steak and avocado dish and a tilapia dish made with green tomatillo sauce.  Guests can choose from number of margarita flavors, such as peach, m…

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Nassau County Police Search For Four Suspects In Robbery That Sent Man To The Hospital Nassau County Police Search For Four Suspects In Robbery That Sent Man To The Hospital
Nassau County Police Search For Four Suspects In Robbery That Sent Man To The Hospital Police on Long Island are investigating a robbery that sent a man to the hospital. Four suspects robbed a 58-year-old man in Roosevelt at 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 29, according to the Nassau County Police Department. NCPD said the man had finished his shift at a laundromat, located at 326 Nassau Road, and exited the rear of the business. He was approached by four suspects when he was in the area of Mansfield Avenue. The suspects punched and struck the 58-year-old until he fell to the ground and hit his head, police said.  NCPD said the man suffered a number of injuries, inclu…

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'Total Shock Mode': NY Man Wins $1M NY Lottery Payout 'Total Shock Mode': NY Man Wins $1M NY Lottery Payout
'Total Shock Mode': NY Man Wins $1M NY Lottery Payout A New York man said he's in shock after claiming a $1,000,000 lottery payout. Stephen Wong, of Manhattan, claimed the second prize in the New York Lottery's $1,000 A Week For Life, after matching the first five numbers drawn in the July 19 CASH4LIFE game, NY Lottery reported on Monday, Nov. 1. "I am in total shock mode," he said in a statement. He elected to receive his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $612,240 after required withholdings. The ticket was purchased at Health Pharmacy, located at 10 Bowery St. in Manhattan, NY Lottery said.

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COVID-19: New Vaccine Pop-Up Sites Announced In Hudson Valley Area COVID-19: New Vaccine Pop-Up Sites Announced In Hudson Valley Area
Covid-19: New Vaccine Pop-Up Sites Announced In Hudson Valley Area New York State officials have announced a series of new COVID-19 vaccination pop-up sites across the Hudson Valley area. The new sites are part of the state's #VaxtoSchool campaign, an effort to increase vaccination rates among school-aged New Yorkers, the state said.  The first two sites will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 3. One will be held in Rockland County at the Robert L. Yeager Health Center, Building A, located at 50 Sanatorium Road in Pomona.  The site will be open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the state said an incentive of Amazon Gift Cards will b…

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COVID-19: CDC Study Finds Vaccination Provides Greater Protection Than Prior Infection COVID-19: CDC Study Finds Vaccination Provides Greater Protection Than Prior Infection
Covid-19: CDC Study Finds Vaccination Provides Greater Protection Than Prior Infection COVID-19 vaccination provides stronger protection against hospitalization than immunity from a previous infection alone, according to a new study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study examined 7,000 people across nine states who were hospitalized with symptoms similar to COVID-19, the CDC said in an announcement on Friday, Oct. 29. Researchers found that those who weren't vaccinated and had a recent COVID-19 infection were five times more likely to have contracted COVID-19 than those who were fully vaccinated and hadn't had a prior infection. Health of…

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