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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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Police Search For Man Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Card At Suffolk County Store Police Search For Man Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Card At Suffolk County Store
Police Search For Man Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Card At Suffolk County Store Authorities are asking the public for help as they search for a man accused of using a stolen credit card at a Long Island store. At about 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25, a man reported that his credit card was stolen while at a 7-Eleven, according to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers. The 7-Eleven is located at 1671 Route 112 in Coram. Crime Stoppers said the credit card was later used at a number of locations, including at a GameStop, located at 1973 Middle Country Road in Centereach, at about 8:50 p.m. A man used the card to buy a PlayStation 5 remote control and a Nintendo Switch, auth…

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Suffolk County Man Charged After Spray-Painting Nine Buildings, Police Say Suffolk County Man Charged After Spray-Painting Nine Buildings, Police Say
Suffolk County Man Charged After Spray-Painting Nine Buildings, Police Say A Long Island man was arrested after police said he spray-painted "Defund the Police" or "Defund Suffolk PD" on nine buildings.  Thomas Rivas, age 26, of Huntington, was arrested and charged with nine counts of making graffiti, the Suffolk County Police Department announced on Wednesday, Oct. 13. SCPD said the following buildings were spray-painted between March and April of 2021: The Kaufman Corp, 133 West Hills Road, Huntington Station Ravello Ristorante, 1277 East Jericho Turnpike, Elwood Spirit of Huntington Arts Center, 2 Melville Road, Huntington Station Village Fireplace &…

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Police Search For Man Accused Of Stealing $400 Item From Suffolk County Store Police Search For Man Accused Of Stealing $400 Item From Suffolk County Store
Police Search For Man Accused Of Stealing $400 Item From Suffolk County Store Authorities are searching for a man accused of stealing a vacuum worth nearly $400 from a Long Island store. At about 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, a man entered a Target in Commack and stole a Dyson V8 vacuum, according to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers said the Target is located at 98 Veterans Memorial Highway. Suffolk County Police and Suffolk County Crime Stoppers are asking the public for help identifying and locating the man. A cash reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information can submit a tip by calling 1-800…

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Stolen Golf Cart Leads To Discovery Of Teen With Loaded Gun On Long Island, Police Say Stolen Golf Cart Leads To Discovery Of Teen With Loaded Gun On Long Island, Police Say
Stolen Golf Cart Leads To Discovery Of Teen With Loaded Gun On Long Island, Police Say A 17-year-old who was stopped for possessing a stolen golf cart on Long Island was later found to be in possession of a loaded handgun, police said. Police stopped the teenager in the Suffolk County Town of Islip at about 3:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29, because they were found in possession of a stolen utility golf cart, according to New York State Police. Investigation revealed that the 17-year-old was also in possession of a loaded handgun without a state pistol permit, along with Diazepam pills, which were not prescribed to the teen. State Police said the teen was charged as an a…

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Fundraiser Created For Family Of Man Killed In Hit-Run Long Island Expressway Crash Fundraiser Created For Family Of Man Killed In Hit-Run Long Island Expressway Crash
Fundraiser Created For Family Of Man Killed In Hit-Run Long Island Expressway Crash A fundraiser has been created to help support the family of a man who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on the Long Island Expressway. Terence McAree, age 62, of North Babylon, was a passenger in a 2016 Kia Optima that was struck by a 2008 Honda Accord on Sunday, Oct. 17, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. SCPD said the crash happened near Exit 53 in Brentwood. Earlier report - One Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Long Island Expressway McAree was pronounced deceased at a hospital following the crash, police said.  A GoFundMe created to assist his family wit…

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Garbage Truck Crashes Into Home In Region Garbage Truck Crashes Into Home In Region
Garbage Truck Crashes Into Home In Region New York State Police are investigating after a garbage truck crashed into a home in the region.  Troopers responded to a report that the truck crashed into a home in the Sullivan County Town of Callicoon at about 7 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 18, according to State Police. Police said the 56-year-old driver was unable to stop the vehicle before crashing into the home, located in the area of Fremont Street and Railroad Avenue. The reason the driver was unable to stop is not yet known, police said. The homeowner was inside of the residence at the time and was not injured. The …

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Purse, Cash Stolen After Vehicles Entered In Fairfield County Purse, Cash Stolen After Vehicles Entered In Fairfield County
Purse, Cash Stolen After Vehicles Entered In Fairfield County Police in Fairfield County have alerted the public after several vehicles in the area were entered and items were stolen. The New Canaan Police Department reported that at about 4:40 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17, officers responded to a report from a resident on Ramhorne Road that a locked vehicle was forcibly entered.  Police said the vehicle was parked in the driveway, and a rock was used to break its window. Authorities said $25 in cash was stolen. Then at about 9:40 a.m. and 11:40 a.m., the department received reports from residents on West Hills Road that unlocked vehicles parked in t…

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Baby Cereal Sold At Walmart Recalled Due To Arsenic Levels Baby Cereal Sold At Walmart Recalled Due To Arsenic Levels
Baby Cereal Sold At Walmart Recalled Due To Arsenic Levels Several lots of a baby cereal product sold at Walmart are being recalled after samples tested above the guidance for naturally occurring inorganic arsenic. Maple Island Inc. announced on Friday, Oct. 8, that it is recalling three lots of its Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal that it manufactures for Walmart. According to the announcement, the products were distributed across the United States from Walmart stores and online orders. The company said the Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal eight-ounce lots being recalled were sold after April 5 and include: Lot 21083 with UPC Code #0068113…

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Moped Operator Injured After Striking Tow Truck In Suffolk County, Police Say Moped Operator Injured After Striking Tow Truck In Suffolk County, Police Say
Moped Operator Injured After Striking Tow Truck In Suffolk County, Police Say A moped operator suffered serious injuries after crashing into a tow truck on Long Island. The crash happened at about 3:50 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17, in Wyandanch, the Suffolk County Police Department said. A 25-year-old man was operating a 2004 Madami moped at a high rate of speed, traveling north in the southbound lanes of Straight Path near Levey Boulevard in Wyandanch, SCPD said. Police said the moped struck a 2011 Hino tow truck, which was picking up a disabled vehicle. The Wyandanch man who was operating the moped was taken to a hospital to be treated for his injuries, SCPD said. Th…

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Westchester County Department Of Public Safety Cracks Down On 'Obnoxious Driving' Westchester County Department Of Public Safety Cracks Down On 'Obnoxious Driving'
Westchester County Department Of Public Safety Cracks Down On 'Obnoxious Driving' Westchester County Police have been cracking down on "obnoxious driving" across the area. The county's Department of Public Safety announced on Friday, Oct. 15, that about 350 summonses have been issued during the new initiative County officials cited an increase in loud/modified exhaust systems on vehicles, noting that officers have issued about 140 summonses to drivers with these systems since July. “Our residents are fed up with the loud noise from these illegal exhaust systems. It has become a significant quality-of-life issue and I applaud the County Police for addressing it,” County …

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