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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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Expect Delays: Route 9W Stretch To Be Closed For Repairs Expect Delays: Route 9W Stretch To Be Closed For Repairs
Expect Delays: Route 9W Stretch To Be Closed For Repairs New York State Department of Transportation is alerting motorists to expect delays ahead of road closures on State Route 9W later this week. The department said Rockland County motorists should expect State Route 9W northbound and southbound to be closed between Shadyside Avenue and Hickey Street in the Town of Orangetown on Saturday, Oct. 2. The roadway will be closed for repairs between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. "Motorists should anticipate delays and follow the posted detour utilizing State Route 59, State Route 303 and State Route 340," the department said. 

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Police & Fire
22-Year-Old Charged With Felony Gun Possession After Police Investigation On Long Island 22-Year-Old Charged With Felony Gun Possession After Police Investigation On Long Island
22-Year-Old Charged With Felony Gun Possession After Police Investigation On Long Island A 22-year-old is facing a felony charge after police said he was found in possession of a loaded handgun without a necessary permit on Long Island. State Police responded to a tractor-trailer on the shoulder of the Sagtikos Parkway southbound at about 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28. Police said the vehicle was north of Exit S4 in the Suffolk County Town of Islip. The driver, Rafael Velasquez, of Texas, was found in possession of the handgun without a New York pistol permit, police reported.  He was arrested and charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, State Po…

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Business
Popular Highly-Rated Long Island Restaurant Closes Popular Highly-Rated Long Island Restaurant Closes
Popular Highly-Rated Long Island Restaurant Closes A well-known and highly-rated restaurant on Long Island closed its doors due to a lack of workers. The owners of Simply Thai announced the restaurant's closure in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Sept. 1. The owners of the Suffolk County restaurant thanked members of the community for their support, adding "Hopefully we can see everyone again soon!" Due to the lack of workers ! Very sadly we have to closed the restaurant ! Thank you for all the support ! Hopefully we... Posted by Simply Thai on Sunday, September 12, 2021 Simply Thai was located at 852 Montauk Highway in Copiague. In the…

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NYC Mayor De Blasio Appoints UConn Graduate As Press Secretary NYC Mayor De Blasio Appoints UConn Graduate As Press Secretary
NYC Mayor De Blasio Appoints UConn Graduate As Press Secretary New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has appointed a University of Connecticut graduate as his new press secretary.  De Blasio announced on Tuesday, Sept. 28, that Danielle Filson will join the City Hall team to serve as press secretary. Filson is also a graduate of Hall High School in West Hartford.  She has worked with the New York City Department of Education since 2018. In her new role, she will lead the day-to-day operations of the mayor’s Press Office. “I know firsthand the incredible work she has accomplished at the Department of Education and I am excited for Danielle…

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Connecticut Woman Wins $138,000 Lottery Prize Connecticut Woman Wins $138,000 Lottery Prize
Connecticut Woman Wins $138,000 Lottery Prize A Connecticut woman is celebrating after winning a lottery prize of more than $138,000. Laura Giovanetti, of Seymour in New Haven County, is a Fast Play "Money Vault" winner, CT Lottery announced. She claimed her $138,199 prize on Monday, Sept. 20. "When I bought my ticket I saw the jackpot drop back down to $5,000, so I knew somebody had just won," she said. "When I scanned my ticket in the ticket checker, I realized that somebody was me!" CT Lottery said Giovanetti hit the jackpot with a three-number match.  She purchased her winning ticket on Friday, Sept. 10, at Shop S…

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Celebrated Westchester Restaurant To Close After 36 Years In Business Celebrated Westchester Restaurant To Close After 36 Years In Business
Celebrated Westchester Restaurant To Close After 36 Years In Business A celebrated French restaurant in Westchester County is set to close its doors next month after 36 years in business. La Panetière will close at the end of October, according to an announcement from owner Jacques Loupiac.  As I previously mentioned some time ago about my intention to retire, I now regretfully announce to my customers and... Posted by La Panetiere on Friday, September 17, 2021 The restaurant, located at 530 Milton Road in Rye, is known for its high-end cuisine and elegant setting.  Loupiac said in a Facebook post that after a challenging few years, he is ready to retir…

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COVID-19: NY Sees Notable Increase In Vaccination Rates Among Health Care Workers COVID-19: NY Sees Notable Increase In Vaccination Rates Among Health Care Workers
Covid-19: NY Sees Notable Increase In Vaccination Rates Among Health Care Workers COVID-19 vaccination rates among health care workers across New York State increased notably in the weeks leading up to the state's mandate, according to new data released by Gov. Kathy Hochul. In August, the state announced a requirement for staff at hospitals, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, adult care facilities, and other congregate settings to get vaccinated no later than Monday, Sept. 27. Earlier coverage - COVID-19: All NY Health Care Workers Will Be Required To Get Vaccines The day after the deadline, Hochul shared an update about the percentage of health care worker…

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COVID-19: Costco Puts New Limits On Purchases Of Toilet Paper, Some Other Items COVID-19: Costco Puts New Limits On Purchases Of Toilet Paper, Some Other Items
Covid-19: Costco Puts New Limits On Purchases Of Toilet Paper, Some Other Items Costco is set to implement new limits on purchasing products such as toilet paper and cleaning supplies. The decision was made in part due to supply chain issues such as truck and driver shortages and shipping delays, according to a report from CNN. These issues have caused stores to have trouble getting products onto shelves. Related - COVID-19: Supply-Chain Issues Causing Shortages Of Items At Supermarkets, Other Retailers CNBC reported that purchasing limitations will be implemented on items including paper towels, toilet paper, bottled water and certain cleaning products. While …

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Long Island Man Admits To Distributing Fentanyl That Caused 27-Year-Old's Death Long Island Man Admits To Distributing Fentanyl That Caused 27-Year-Old's Death
Long Island Man Admits To Distributing Fentanyl That Caused 27-Year-Old's Death A 33-year-old man has admitted to distributing fentanyl that caused the death of a 27-year-old Long Island resident. Ira Hall, of Glen Cove, was sentenced on Tuesday, Sept. 28, to 13 years in prison for distributing cocaine and unlawful use of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, according to Jacquelyn Kasulis, acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. The US Attorney's Office reported that when Hall pleaded guilty to the charges in June, he admitted to distributing the fentanyl that caused the death of the Glen Cove resident in 2017. “Today’s sentence en…

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Woman Accused Of Stabbing Teen With Fork In Northern Westchester Woman Accused Of Stabbing Teen With Fork In Northern Westchester
Woman Accused Of Stabbing Teen With Fork In Northern Westchester A 43-year-old Northern Westchester woman was arrested and accused of stabbing a teenager in the hand with a fork.  Officers responded to a report of a domestic dispute at a Yorktown home at about 6:20 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 27, according to the Yorktown Police Department. Investigators found that during the dispute, the 13-year-old was stabbed in the hand with a fork, which caused puncture wounds and minor bleeding. At about 7 p.m., the woman was arrested and taken to Yorktown Police Headquarters for processing, police reported. She was charged with endangering the welfare of a child …

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