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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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Prestigious College In Northeast Dropping Admissions Advantage For Children Of Alumni Prestigious College In Northeast Dropping Admissions Advantage For Children Of Alumni
Prestigious College In Northeast Dropping Admissions Advantage For Children Of Alumni Amherst College in Massachusetts announced it is ending a longstanding admission policy that gives preference to applicants who are children of alumni. The college, located in Hampshire County, said legacy students previously accounted for about 11 percent of each class. Moving forward, the college said legacy status will no longer factor into the admissions process, in an effort to give opportunities to more applicants. “Now is the time to end this historic program that inadvertently limits educational opportunity by granting a preference to those whose parents are graduates of the Colleg…

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Lifestyle
New Long Island Restaurant Drawing Rave Reviews New Long Island Restaurant Drawing Rave Reviews
New Long Island Restaurant Drawing Rave Reviews A new restaurant that opened its doors on Long Island is seeing a positive response to its wide selection of dishes.  Beit Zaytoon is located at 468 Hempstead Turnpike in West Hempstead.  According to the owners, the Lebanese eatery is focused on offering healthy meals using fresh ingredients.  Menu offerings include dips such as hummus and baba ghannouj, which is made with smoked eggplant tahini and lemon. The menu also features a selection of dishes from the grill, including grilled salmon filet, along with chicken and beef shawarma.  "I've gotten food from her…

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Police & Fire
Westchester Woman Driving Intoxicated Resists Arrest After Traffic Stop, Police Say Westchester Woman Driving Intoxicated Resists Arrest After Traffic Stop, Police Say
Westchester Woman Driving Intoxicated Resists Arrest After Traffic Stop, Police Say A Westchester County woman is facing charges after police said she drove while intoxicated and resisted arrest. New York State Police stopped a vehicle on I-287 in the town of Harrison for a number of traffic violations at about 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17, police said. The driver, 46-year-old Michele Lavarde, of Port Chester, was found to be intoxicated, State Police said. Police said Lavarde resisted arrest as she was taken into custody. She later refused to give a breath sample, authorities said. State Police said Lavarde was charged with the following misdemeanors: Drivin…

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Business
Restaurant Focusing On Coastal Italian Cuisine To Open In Hudson Valley Restaurant Focusing On Coastal Italian Cuisine To Open In Hudson Valley
Restaurant Focusing On Coastal Italian Cuisine To Open In Hudson Valley A new restaurant that focuses on coastal Italian cuisine made with local ingredients is set to open its doors in the Hudson Valley in the coming weeks. Primo Waterfront is preparing to host its official grand opening in Orange County sometime in November, according to owner Jesse Camac, who also is a co-created Heritage Food + Drink in Wappingers Falls. The restaurant is located at 50 Front St. in the City of Newburgh. Camac said the restaurant's menu will take a different approach compared to the Italian cuisine served in the area, as it will focus mainly on seafood and lighter pasta dish…

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Politics
Campaign Volunteer From Fairfield County Admits Role In Scheme To Obtain Election Funds Campaign Volunteer From Fairfield County Admits Role In Scheme To Obtain Election Funds
Campaign Volunteer From Fairfield County Admits Role In Scheme To Obtain Election Funds A former volunteer for the 2018 Connecticut State Senate campaign of Dennis Bradley has pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit wire fraud in a scheme to obtain public funds for the campaign.  Tina Manus, age 42, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud related to the scheme, according to an announcement from Leonard Boyle, acting United States attorney for the District of Connecticut, on Wednesday, Oct. 20. Between March and October of 2018, Manus conspired with Bradley, his former campaign treasurer Jessica Martinez, and others to defraud the …

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Police & Fire
Suspect Arrested In Connection With Westchester Shooting Suspect Arrested In Connection With Westchester Shooting
Suspect Arrested In Connection With Westchester Shooting A man was taken into federal custody following an investigation into a shooting that sent one person to the hospital last year. Calvin Smith Jr. was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 14, on a warrant charging him with being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to the Greenburgh Police Department. Police said the arrest came after an investigation by Greenburgh Police and the FBI's Westchester Safe Streets Task Force. On Sept. 13, 2020, Greenburgh Police officers responded to a report of a shooting in the area of Manhattan Avenue and Elm Street, authorities said.  Police s…

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Police & Fire
CT Police Department Mourns Loss Of Beloved K9 CT Police Department Mourns Loss Of Beloved K9
CT Police Department Mourns Loss Of Beloved K9 Police in Connecticut are mourning the loss of a K9 who served with a local police department for years. On Wednesday, Oct. 20, the Vernon Police Department announced the death of Thor, an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd. We regret to announce the passing of Police K-9 Thor, an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd mix who served with... Posted by Vernon, CT Police Department on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 The department said Thor died on Saturday, Oct. 16, "after a long battle with an autoimmune disorder and pneumonia."  His handler of seven years, Officer Bryan Sem…

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Business
New Connecticut Vineyard Praised For Wine Selection, Scenic Location New Connecticut Vineyard Praised For Wine Selection, Scenic Location
New Connecticut Vineyard Praised For Wine Selection, Scenic Location A new Connecticut vineyard is seeing praise for its wine selection and scenic location. Stappa Vineyard hosted its grand opening in New Haven County in July. The vineyard is located at 403 Derby Ave. in Orange. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @stappavineyard The business was founded by three sisters.  "Stappa Vineyard is not only a winery, it is a way of life," the owners shared on the business' website. "We harvest with our children and our pets." The menu also includes chardonnay, Marquette, Cayuga White and more. The owner…

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Lifestyle
Long Island Restaurant Features Champion Chef From Popular Food Network Show Long Island Restaurant Features Champion Chef From Popular Food Network Show
Long Island Restaurant Features Champion Chef From Popular Food Network Show Fans of the reality TV cooking competition "Chopped" may want to check out a popular Long Island restaurant. The eatery, 317 Main Street, is owned by "Chopped" champion, Chef Eric LeVine.  The restaurant, named after its address at 317 Main St. in Farmingdale, is a gastropub and American Grill.  The menu features a variety of burgers, including a "Crispy Chicken" burger and "Cuban Style" burger, along with a "burger of the week," a new weekly creation by LeVine and his team. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 317 Main Street (@317…

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Police & Fire
Missing 21-Year-Old From Westchester County Found Safe, Police Say Missing 21-Year-Old From Westchester County Found Safe, Police Say
Missing 21-Year-Old From Westchester County Found Safe, Police Say Update: A New York woman who was reported missing in Massachusetts has been found safe, police said. The Pittsfield Police Department reported that 21-year-old Westchester County resident Amani Armstrong, of Yonkers, who authorities were searching for in New York and Massachusetts, has been located. Original report: Police in Massachusetts are asking the public for help locating a missing 21-year-old woman from Westchester County. Amani Armstrong was reported missing in New York State, and a missing person's report has also been filed with the Pittsfield Police Department, PPD reported o…

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