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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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COVID-19: Alert Issued For Pandemic-Related Text Message Scam COVID-19: Alert Issued For Pandemic-Related Text Message Scam
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Pandemic-Related Text Message Scam The Better Business Bureau has issued an alert about a recent text scam where people impersonating large companies offer fake pandemic-related discounts. Scammers are reportedly impersonating companies, such as Netflix, Hulu and Verizon, and sending messages saying that the company is offering an amazing deal to customers due to the pandemic.  These fake deals could include free or discounted services, gift cards or cash. The organization said when people click the link in the messages, they will be brought to a website imitating the company's website.  That's how the scammer wi…

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Business
New Nassau County Restaurant Serves Tapas, 'Amazing' Sangria New Nassau County Restaurant Serves Tapas, 'Amazing' Sangria
New Nassau County Restaurant Serves Tapas, 'Amazing' Sangria A new Long Island restaurant is serving up pitchers of sangria and a wide selection of tapas. Villa Lobos Tapas Bar opened in Nassau County in June. The restaurant is located at 499 South Main St. in Freeport. The eatery is open Wednesdays through Sundays, and it offers brunch on the weekends from noon to 3 p.m. Some of the tapas the restaurant serves include chorizo al vino, which is sautéed chorizo sausage with wine, black pepper and parsley, along with lightly-breaded ham croquetas. For dessert, guests can order cheesecake, churros or flan served with a caramel sauc…

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News
Man Sentenced For Trafficking Cocaine In Nassau County Man Sentenced For Trafficking Cocaine In Nassau County
Man Sentenced For Trafficking Cocaine In Nassau County A 47-year-old man was sentenced for trafficking kilograms of cocaine on Long Island. Allen Evans, of Copiague, was sentenced to ten years in prison, Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith announced on Thursday, Sept. 23. Evans pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and second-degree conspiracy on Monday, July 26. “High-level drug dealers have flooded our communities with narcotics during the pandemic, resulting in increased overdoses that destroy lives and kill people,” Acting DA Smith said. “This defendant was selling up to a kilogram of …

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News
Man Sentenced For Murdering Co-Worker At Long Island Shop Man Sentenced For Murdering Co-Worker At Long Island Shop
Man Sentenced For Murdering Co-Worker At Long Island Shop A 74-year-old man was sentenced for murdering his co-worker at a Long Island shop where they worked. Lawrence Grammer, of Glen Cove, was sentenced on Thursday, Sept. 23, to 25 years to life in prison in the August 2018 shooting death of 35-year-old Bashir "Bobby" Ward, Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith said. On June 3, Grammer was convicted of second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, the DA's Office said.  An indictment reported that Grammer shot and killed Ward at about 11:20 a.m. on Aug. 4 of 2018 at the Citgo Gas Station/D&R …

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Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Committing Lewd Act In Long Island Parking Lot Man Accused Of Committing Lewd Act In Long Island Parking Lot
Man Accused Of Committing Lewd Act In Long Island Parking Lot A 30-year-old man was arrested after police said he committed a lewd act in a Long Island parking lot. The Suffolk County Police Department said a woman called 911 shortly before 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22, to report that a man was committing a lewd act in a parking lot located at 180 East Main St. in Smithtown. After an investigation, authorities arrested Raymond Soganics, of Bay Shore, at about 11:40 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23. Soganics was charged with public lewdness, SCPD said. He is set to be arraigned at a later date.

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Schools
NY School Ranks Second In New List Of Best National Universities NY School Ranks Second In New List Of Best National Universities
NY School Ranks Second In New List Of Best National Universities A university in New York was ranked second in a new list ranking the best national universities. New York City's Columbia University was ranked second in 2022 U.S. News & World Report ranking of Best National Universities.  Columbia tied with Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for second place. Princeton University received the top ranking.  U.S. News said it ranked the schools based on a variety of factors, including graduation rate performance and student selectivity for the fall 2020 entering class. Find the full rankings here. U.S…

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New County In Hudson Valley Receives Major Disaster Declaration For Ida New County In Hudson Valley Receives Major Disaster Declaration For Ida
New County In Hudson Valley Receives Major Disaster Declaration For Ida A new Hudson Valley county will receive public disaster assistance after Tropical Depression Ida tore through the region with heavy rainfall and powerful winds in early September. Dutchess County's application for public disaster assistance was approved after what the county said were weeks of gathering information about damages caused by the powerful storm, according to an announcement on Thursday, Sept. 23. Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro said the Ida caused damages to public facilities and municipalities totaling more than $2.5 million.  The declaration will allow the count…

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Coriander Chutney Recalled Due To Underclared Allergens Coriander Chutney Recalled Due To Underclared Allergens
Coriander Chutney Recalled Due To Underclared Allergens A New York company is recalling packages of coriander chutney because the products contain undeclared allergens. On Saturday, Sept. 18, Joy Gourmet Foods Inc. announced the recall of its Joy Brand coriander chutney because the products contain undeclared sulfites, coconut and FD&C YELLOW#5.  Those with allergies to these ingredients could experience serious or life-threatening allergic reactions after consuming the products, the company said. The recalled products were distributed in retail stores in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Joy Gourmet Foods said no illnesses …

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Missing Boyfriend Of Gabby Petito Once Spent Six Weeks In Woods, New Report Says Missing Boyfriend Of Gabby Petito Once Spent Six Weeks In Woods, New Report Says
Missing Boyfriend Of Gabby Petito Once Spent Six Weeks In Woods, New Report Says A former co-worker of Brian Laundrie reported that the 23-year-old is an experienced camper who once said he spent six weeks in the woods, according to a new report. The New York Post reported that the co-worker described Laundrie as "well versed" in spending long periods in the woods surviving on "nearly nothing." Authorities are searching for Laundrie, who is a person of interest in the death of his fiancée and fellow Long Island native Gabby Petito, in a large wildlife preserve in Florida.  Related story - 'Don’t Try To Find Me': Missing Boyfriend Reportedly Posted Chilling C…

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Quite A Run: Barney's Capture Has Many Long Islanders Looking Back At His Journey Quite A Run: Barney's Capture Has Many Long Islanders Looking Back At His Journey
Quite A Run: Barney's Capture Has Many Long Islanders Looking Back At His Journey The capture of a 1,500-pound bull who had been on the loose for more than two months has many Long Islanders looking back at his two-month run. The bull was captured by Mike Stura of Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue at about 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22, the Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals announced. Earlier report: No Bull: Barney Captured After Months On The Run In Suffolk County The bull, who was nicknamed Barney after escaping from a slaughterhouse on Barnes Road in Manorville, was first spotted on Tuesday, July 20, in Mastic.  SCPD office…

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