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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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Lifestyle
New Wine Bar To Open In Hudson Valley New Wine Bar To Open In Hudson Valley
New Wine Bar To Open In Hudson Valley Get ready to say cheers, as a new wine bar is coming to the Hudson Valley. The owners of Reserva Wine Bar, located in Dutchess County, have not announced an official opening date yet, but say it will be open "soon." In an Instagram post in September, the business shared: "We can’t wait to show you all that Reserva can offer! It’s getting closer than ever, see you soon!” The wine bar is located at 173 Main St. in Beacon. Owners shared that the wine bar will feature Hudson Valley and New York wines, along with wines from around the world. Learn more about Reserva Wine Bar here.

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News
Intoxicated LI Man Caught With Illegal, Loaded Handgun With High-Capacity Magazine, Police Say Intoxicated LI Man Caught With Illegal, Loaded Handgun With High-Capacity Magazine, Police Say
Intoxicated LI Man Caught With Illegal, Loaded Handgun With High-Capacity Magazine, Police Say A Long Island man is facing charges after police said he was found in possession of a loaded handgun and driving his vehicle while intoxicated. At about 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 24, police responded to a report of a crash in Nassau County, New York State Police reported. Police said the crash happened on Northern State Parkway eastbound, west of Exit 28, in the Town of North Hempstead. State Police said the driver, 25-year-old Steven Reid, of Riverhead, was found to be intoxicated, and he was in possession of an illegal, loaded handgun with a high-capacity magazine. He was arrested …

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Police & Fire
CT State Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Of 14-Year-Old CT State Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Of 14-Year-Old
CT State Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Of 14-Year-Old Police are investigating after a 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in Connecticut. The Waterbury Police Department received a report at about 3:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 25, that the boy was brought to Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury with a gunshot wound to the back of the head, according to Connecticut State Police.  He was taken to the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Harford with fatal injuries, State Police said. The boy was identified as Will Vasquez, of Hamden.  The Connecticut State Police Western District Major Crimes Unit is investigatin…

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Business
Facebook Unveils New Name, Logo, Says It Will Shift Focus To Virtual World Facebook Unveils New Name, Logo, Says It Will Shift Focus To Virtual World
Facebook Unveils New Name, Logo, Says It Will Shift Focus To Virtual World Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced a name change and a new logo for the company. Facebook is being rebranded as "Meta," according to an announcement on Thursday, Oct. 28.  Zuckerberg said the company's mission remains the same, and the apps and its existing brands aren't going to change with the company's new branding. However, he said all the company's products now share a "new vision." "From now on, we will be metaverse-first, not Facebook-first," he said. "That means that over time you won’t need a Facebook account to use our other services. As our new brand starts showing…

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News
Westchester Woman Wins $1M In NY Lottery Westchester Woman Wins $1M In NY Lottery
Westchester Woman Wins $1M In NY Lottery A Westchester County woman has claimed a $1,000,000 New York Lottery prize. Jeanette Kitay, of Pelham, won the top prize in the lottery's Big Bucks scratch-off game, New York Lottery reported on Thursday, Oct. 28. "Now, I don't have to worry about paying bills," Kitay said in a statement.  She purchased the winning ticket at a Stop & Shop located at 240 East Sanford Boulevard in Mount Vernon. NY Lottery said Kitay opted to receive her prize as a single lump sum of $598,920 after required withholdings.

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Lifestyle
Here's Favorite Halloween Candy In Connecticut, According To New Report Here's Favorite Halloween Candy In Connecticut, According To New Report
Here's Favorite Halloween Candy In Connecticut, According To New Report For those who have wondered what the most popular candy is among trick-or-treaters in Connecticut, a new report may have found the answer.  Candystore.com created a report of the most popular kinds of Halloween candy in each state based on 14 years of bulk candy sales data and information provided by major candy manufacturers and distributors. According to the report, Connecticut's No. 1 Halloween candy is Almond Joy, followed by Milky Way and M&M's.  According to the website, these were the top kinds of Halloween candy overall across the United States: 1. Reese's Cups 2. S…

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Here's Favorite Halloween Candy In Massachusetts, According To New Report Here's Favorite Halloween Candy In Massachusetts, According To New Report
Here's Favorite Halloween Candy In Massachusetts, According To New Report A new report has revealed which Halloween candy is the most popular in Massachusetts.  Candystore.com used 14 years of data on candy sales and information provided by major candy manufacturers and distributors to determine the top three most popular kinds of Halloween candy in each state. Sour Patch Kids is the top most popular Halloween candy in Massachusetts, according to the website's report. Butterfinger took the second-place ranking in Massachusetts followed by Dubble Bubble Gum, Candystore.com said.  According to the website, these were the top kinds of Halloween cand…

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News
$2 Million Plaza At Walkway Over Hudson State Historic Park Opens To Public $2 Million Plaza At Walkway Over Hudson State Historic Park Opens To Public
$2 Million Plaza At Walkway Over Hudson State Historic Park Opens To Public Officials have announced the opening of a $2 million plaza outside of the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. The East Gate Plaza is located outside of the Poughkeepsie entrance of the walkway, according to an announcement from Gov. Kathy Hochul. The state said the new space more than doubles the size of the pathway at the top of the Washington Street Stairs, and it can be used for community events. "Parks remain an incredible resource for families and friends to stay connected safely and The Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park is no exception," Dutchess County Execut…

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Police & Fire
Officers Provide Life-Saving Aid To 4-Year-Old Who Stopped Breathing In Suffolk County Officers Provide Life-Saving Aid To 4-Year-Old Who Stopped Breathing In Suffolk County
Officers Provide Life-Saving Aid To 4-Year-Old Who Stopped Breathing In Suffolk County Officers provided life-saving aid to a 4-year-old boy who had stopped breathing on Long Island. Police responded to a report that a child was not breathing in Central Islip at about 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Upon arrival at a home on Spur Drive North, officers saw the child, who suffers from congenital central hypoventilation syndrome, turning blue. SCPD said Officer Matthew Denicola began CPR and Officer Matthew Carrello assisted with the care. Officer Samantha Ventura, a fluent Spanish speaker, spoke with the child’s family in Spa…

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News
Authorities Searching For Man Wanted In Two Suffolk County Homicides Authorities Searching For Man Wanted In Two Suffolk County Homicides
Authorities Searching For Man Wanted In Two Suffolk County Homicides Authorities are asking the public for help locating a man wanted in connection with two Long Island homicides. An arrest warrant was issued for 42-year-old Colin Jerrick, whose last known address was in North Amityville, according to a report from Suffolk County Crime Stoppers on Monday, Oct. 25. Crime Stoppers said Jerrick is wanted for fatally shooting 23-year-old Ajala Carpenter-Toney, of Amityville, during a party on June 13, 2020.  Authorities said the party took place on Grand Boulevard in Wyandanch. Seven other people were shot during the party, including a man …

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