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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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Work Starts On Long Island Expressway Projects Totaling Around $100 Million Work Starts On Long Island Expressway Projects Totaling Around $100 Million
Work Starts On Long Island Expressway Projects Totaling Around $100 Million Work is now underway on projects totaling around $100 million to improve safety and traffic flow on the Long Island Expressway. A $19.7 million project will lengthen three acceleration lanes and three deceleration lanes on I-495 in Queens, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday, Oct. 20. New auxiliary lanes will also be added between 48th Street and Little Neck Parkway in Queens. Hochul said two other projects, worth more than $80 million, will be given to contractors this fall to replace about 287 lane miles of pavement on stretches of the Long Island Expressway i…

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Duo Charged For Northern Westchester Gunpoint Robbery That Resulted In Fatality Duo Charged For Northern Westchester Gunpoint Robbery That Resulted In Fatality
Duo Charged For Northern Westchester Gunpoint Robbery That Resulted In Fatality Two people have been arrested and accused of participating in a Northern Westchester gunpoint robbery that resulted in the death of a co-conspirator. Matthew Dusablon, age 27, and Jahaira Mejia, age 35, were charged with robbery and obstruction of justice in the Dec. 6, 2020 incident in Ossining, according to Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Williams said both men were arrested on Monday, Oct. 18. “As alleged in the Indictment, the defendants participated in a gunpoint robbery that resulted in the death of a co-conspirator and then wor…

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Real Estate
Underground Home Goes On Sale In New England Underground Home Goes On Sale In New England
Underground Home Goes On Sale In New England A unique New England home has gone on the market for those looking for a space that's a bit more down to earth. Literally. The "earth-sheltered" terra dome house, located in Princeton, Massachusetts, in Worcester County, was listed at a price of $640,000. The house has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms, and is energy efficient, according to the realtor.  The home has "natural cooling in the summer, and the massive earthen berms insulating during the colder months," the realtor said. The house is located at 166 Wheeler Road in Princeton.  Learn more about the hous…

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CT Basketball Coach Charged With Enticement Of Minor, Drug Offenses CT Basketball Coach Charged With Enticement Of Minor, Drug Offenses
CT Basketball Coach Charged With Enticement Of Minor, Drug Offenses A former Connecticut basketball coach is facing federal charges after he was accused of sexually assaulting underage girls. Danny Lawhorn, age 30, of Hartford, was charged by federal criminal complaint with child enticement and narcotics distribution offenses, according to an announcement from Leonard Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, on Tuesday, Oct. 19. Lawhorn is detained pending a hearing scheduled for Friday, Oct. 22, Boyle said. He has been in state custody since Tuesday, Oct. 5, when he was arrested on related state charges. According to a cr…

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Police & Fire
FBI Offers $20K Reward For Info In Long Island Acid Attack Investigation FBI Offers $20K Reward For Info In Long Island Acid Attack Investigation
FBI Offers $20K Reward For Info In Long Island Acid Attack Investigation The FBI is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information that leads to an arrest in a Long Island acid attack. The assault happened in Elmont at about 8:30 p.m. on March 17, the FBI said. The victim was approached by an unknown individual in the driveway of her home on Arlington Avenue. The suspect threw acid at her, causing serious burns to her face, eyes and arms, the FBI reported. We are seeking the public’s help in identifying an unknown suspect wanted in connection with an acid attack that occurred in Elmont, New York on 3/17/2021. A reward of up to $20,000 is available for i…

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Man Accused Of Sexual Abuse At Unlicensed Daycare In Area Man Accused Of Sexual Abuse At Unlicensed Daycare In Area
Man Accused Of Sexual Abuse At Unlicensed Daycare In Area Updated story: Police Release Photo Of Man Accused Of Sexual Abuse In Area A man was arrested and charged with sexual abuse following an investigation into an incident at an unlicensed Hudson Valley daycare.  According to New York State Police, 40-year-old Rudy Rodriguez was arraigned in Orange County on Tuesday, Oct. 19. Police said the incident took place at an unlicensed daycare in Newburgh.  Rodriguez, of Newburgh, was charged with first-degree sexual abuse, a felony, and a misdemeanor charge of endangering the welfare of a child, police said. He was rele…

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Business
Kitchen Megastore Opens In Nassau County Kitchen Megastore Opens In Nassau County
Kitchen Megastore Opens In Nassau County A kitchen retailer and remodeler has opened a new location on Long Island. Wren Kitchens opened its 19,500 square foot showroom in Nassau County on Friday, Oct. 15. The store is located at 2993 Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown. The showroom features 61 full-sized kitchens on display, along with various countertops, sinks, faucets and more, according to the retailer.  The retailer said customers can work with designers to create their dream kitchens.  Wren Kitchens said there are also two virtual reality studios for customers to use VR headsets to see their kitchen…

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Lifestyle
New Restaurant Set To Open In Hudson Valley New Restaurant Set To Open In Hudson Valley
New Restaurant Set To Open In Hudson Valley A brand-new restaurant is ready to launch this week in the Hudson Valley. The Station Grille, located in Dutchess County, is set to open to the public on Thursday, Oct. 21. The wait is over!! We will officially be open to the Public beginning Thursday October 21st!! Here is the opening live... Posted by The Station Grille on Sunday, October 17, 2021 The restaurant is located at 2578 Route 55 in Poughquag. In addition to a variety of steaks, The Station Grille's menu also includes entrees such as swordfish, lamb, rigatoni, and more. Read the full menu here. The restaurant also adverti…

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Former CT Resident Sentenced For Trafficking Cocaine Through US Mail Former CT Resident Sentenced For Trafficking Cocaine Through US Mail
Former CT Resident Sentenced For Trafficking Cocaine Through US Mail A former Connecticut resident has been sentenced for trafficking kilograms of cocaine through the United States mail. Marcos Mendez, age 31, of Florida, was sentenced on Monday, Oct. 18, to 72 months in prison and four years of supervised release for trafficking cocaine through the mail from Puerto Rico to Connecticut and Massachusetts, according to Leonard Boyle, acting United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. Between July and December 2018, authorities seized five parcels that were mailed to addresses in Bristol, Meriden and Burlington, Connecticut, and in Worcest…

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Scam Emails Reported In Northern Westchester Village Scam Emails Reported In Northern Westchester Village
Scam Emails Reported In Northern Westchester Village Residents of a Northern Westchester village have reported receiving scam emails claiming to offer rent and house relief programs. The Village of Croton-on-Hudson is alerting residents to be cautious after a number of residents reported receiving these scam emails. The village said scammers tend to prey on the public when they feel they are the most vulnerable, including around the holidays.  The alert also advised people to stay extra vigilant over the next few months. Those who receive suspicious calls or emails, or if they have someone unfamiliar show up at their home, are asked to…

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