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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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Comcast Says MSG Network's Audience Is 'Virtually Non-Existent' Amid Contract Dispute Comcast Says MSG Network's Audience Is 'Virtually Non-Existent' Amid Contract Dispute
Comcast Says MSG Network's Audience Is 'Virtually Non-Existent' Amid Contract Dispute Comcast is explaining why the company's Xfinity network made the decision not to renew its agreement with MSG Networks, leaving some sports fans in search of a new place to watch live games. Xfinity reported that it was unable to come to an agreement with MSG and MSG+ before the previous agreement expired on Thursday, Sept. 30. Earlier report - Contract Dispute Leads To Comcast's Xfinity Dropping MSG Network Just As NBA, NHL Seasons Start “We don’t believe that our customers should have to pay the millions of dollars in fees that MSG is demanding for some of the most expensive sp…

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$43 Million Affordable Housing Development Completed In Westchester $43 Million Affordable Housing Development Completed In Westchester
$43 Million Affordable Housing Development Completed In Westchester State officials announced the completion of a $43 million affordable housing development in Westchester County. The Dayspring Campus, a development with 63 affordable and supportive apartments, was completed in southwest Yonkers, according to an announcement from the state. Thirty-seven of the apartments are reserved for homeless families, the state said. "As we move our state forward, we must ensure all New Yorkers have access to secure homes, including the most vulnerable among us," Gov. Kathy Hochul said. "The Dayspring Campus provides both affordable and supportive housing, along with …

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14-Year-Old Girl Dies From Injuries Sustained In Long Island House Fire 14-Year-Old Girl Dies From Injuries Sustained In Long Island House Fire
14-Year-Old Girl Dies From Injuries Sustained In Long Island House Fire A 14-year-old girl has died from injuries she sustained in a house fire on Long Island. The Nassau County Police Department reported Monday, Oct. 4, that Rifat Ali succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased by hospital staff. Earlier report: Four Injured, Including Two Teens, In Long Island House Fire Rifat was one of the four occupants of the Elmont home who were injured in the large fire that broke out at about 6 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2. Multiple crews worked to extinguish the blaze that left the home, located on Marshall Street, with "extensive"…

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Business
Long-Awaited New Supermarket Now Open In Hudson Valley Long-Awaited New Supermarket Now Open In Hudson Valley
Long-Awaited New Supermarket Now Open In Hudson Valley A brand-new ShopRite is now open and serving customers in the Hudson Valley. On Sunday, Oct. 3, the Dutchess County supermarket hosted its grand opening. The store is located at 3552 North Rd. in Poughkeepsie at the Hudson Heritage site on Route 9. Earlier coverage - Date Now Set For Much-Awaited Opening Of New Supermarket In Area A ceremonial ribbon-cutting took place at 9 a.m. on Sunday. "The long-awaited supermarket features the products and services ShopRite shoppers have come to love, including Fresh to Table, bakery, produce, seafood and meat departments," ShopRite representat…

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Final Long Island Sears Store Closing, Report Says Final Long Island Sears Store Closing, Report Says
Final Long Island Sears Store Closing, Report Says The final Sears store on Long Island is preparing to close its doors. According to a job posting on the company website from Friday, Oct. 1, the Nassau County store is in the process of being liquidated and needs employees to help disassemble displays and prepare the store for closure. The business is located at 800 Sunrise Mall in Massapequa. "The Fixture Removal Team Associate will assist with moving and disassembling the store's salesfloor fixtures, stockroom shelves and other merchandise display racks and fixtures to get the store ready for closure, as it is in the process of liquidati…

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Police & Fire
Police Looking To Locate Owner Of Dog That Bit Person On Fairfield County Roadway Police Looking To Locate Owner Of Dog That Bit Person On Fairfield County Roadway
Police Looking To Locate Owner Of Dog That Bit Person On Fairfield County Roadway Police are searching for the owner of a dog that bit a person who was attempting to remove the dog from the roadway in Fairfield County. The incident took place in New Canaan in the area of Ponus Ridge Road and Bennington Place. A small white dog with a black electric fence collar bit the person at about 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3, and then ran off, according to New Canaan Police Department. New Canaan Animal Control wants to find the dog's owner to confirm if the dog is rabies vaccinated. Anyone with information is asked to call New Canaan Animal Control at 203-594-3510.

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CT Convenience Store Owner, Worker Charged With Defrauding Government CT Convenience Store Owner, Worker Charged With Defrauding Government
CT Convenience Store Owner, Worker Charged With Defrauding Government The owner of a convenience store in the region and an employee at the store were charged with food stamp fraud offenses for allegedly allowing customers to redeem their food stamp benefits for cash and ineligible items. Javed Saeed, age 52, and Dastgir Saeed, age 68, were arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 29, according to Leonard Boyle, acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Boyle said Javed is the owner of the Hartford County convenience store and Mobil gas station, called Manchester Quick Mart, and Dastgir helped operate the store. The defendants, who are both fro…

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Lifestyle
Research Reveals How Many Times Americans Check Their Smart Phones Each Day Research Reveals How Many Times Americans Check Their Smart Phones Each Day
Research Reveals How Many Times Americans Check Their Smart Phones Each Day Researchers have reported findings on just how much Americans depend on their smartphones. A 2019 survey by global tech care company Asurion found that on average, Americans check their phones 96 times a day, meaning once every 10 minutes. This is a 20 percent daily increase compared to a similar study conducted two years earlier. Asurion also reported 18- to 24-year-olds check their phones twice as much as the national average, and this age group is more likely to attempt to limit phone use. The number one reason people surveyed reported that they use their phones is to stay in touc…

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Schools
Company Donates More Than 1,000 School Supplies Items To Suffolk County Students In Need Company Donates More Than 1,000 School Supplies Items To Suffolk County Students In Need
Company Donates More Than 1,000 School Supplies Items To Suffolk County Students In Need A Long Island-based company has donated more than 1,000 school supplies items to support local students in need. Between Monday, Aug. 16, and Wednesday, Aug. 25, Widex USA hosted a virtual school supply drive in Suffolk County for students in the Brentwood School District.  The company, which manufactures hearing aids, is based in Hauppauge.  Company employees donated much-needed items including composition books, binders, pencils, notebooks, and more. “I was able to put together at least 50 backpacks for students in our district who need them most – and still have plenty of sup…

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Police & Fire
29-Year-Old Connecticut Man Injured In Shooting, Police Report 29-Year-Old Connecticut Man Injured In Shooting, Police Report
29-Year-Old Connecticut Man Injured In Shooting, Police Report Authorities are investigating after a 29-year-old man was injured in a shooting in Connecticut.  Officers responded to the area of 679 Blue Hills Ave. in Hartford on a Shot Spotter activation at about 9:40 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, according to the Hartford Police Department. Police said officers found a Hartford man suffering from a gunshot wound.  The man was conscious and was taken to a hospital for treatment. Anyone with any information about the case is asked to call the HPD Tip Line at 860-722-TIPS.

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