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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 & Fire
26-Year-Old Killed After Crashing Into Tree Near Exit Ramp In Region 26-Year-Old Killed After Crashing Into Tree Near Exit Ramp In Region
26-Year-Old Killed After Crashing Into Tree Near Exit Ramp In Region A 26-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in the region. It happened around 8:20 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11 in Worcester County, according to Massachusetts State Police. Andrew St. Denis, of Stow, Massachusetts, was driving a 2009 Honda Accord and lost control of the car, driving into the infield on the Exit 26B ramp from Route 290 West, striking a tree, authorities said. He was determined to be dead at the scene, police said. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash.  State Police reported that troopers were assisted at the scene by the foll…

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News
Alert Issued For Man Convicted In Hudson Valley Who's Among NY's Most Wanted Alert Issued For Man Convicted In Hudson Valley Who's Among NY's Most Wanted
Alert Issued For Man Convicted In Hudson Valley Who's Among NY's Most Wanted Police have issued an alert for a man who is among New York's Most Wanted fugitives and is a suspect in a Hudson Valley homicide. Dominic King, age 31, was convicted of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance in Kingston, according to the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. He is described as being 5-foot-10 and 230 pounds.  King also reportedly has several tattoos including three on his right arm that say “Bubbles," “Carmela” inside of a heart, and “Dominic." Authorities said he also has a tattoo on his chest that says "Loyalty Ova Mo…

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Politics
Cuomo Breaks Silence With First Public Comments Since Resignation Took Effect Cuomo Breaks Silence With First Public Comments Since Resignation Took Effect
Cuomo Breaks Silence With First Public Comments Since Resignation Took Effect Andrew Cuomo has made his first public comments since his resignation as New York governor took effect on Tuesday, Aug. 24. He released a statement on Saturday, Sept. 11 via Twitter honoring the lives lost in the 9/11 attacks. Saturday, Sept. 11, marked 20 years since the terrorist attacks.  "We remember where we were, the horrific scenes & the fear of the unknown," Cuomo tweeted. "We remember the lives lost & the bravery of our 1st responders. We remember the pain of families who lost love ones & shed a tear." "And we recommit ourselves to NY values: democracy, unity & f…

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Business
COVID-19: Here's Why Auto Prices Are Expected To Remain High COVID-19: Here's Why Auto Prices Are Expected To Remain High
Covid-19: Here's Why Auto Prices Are Expected To Remain High A shortage of a key part caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to keep automobile prices high until as late as 2023, according to multiple reports. Experts say that computer chip shortages caused car prices to increase in the spring, and delta variant cases in countries that produce the computer chips could lead to even longer wait times before prices lower. Jeff Aiosa, the Connecticut Director of the National Automobile Dealers Association, told WTNH in New Haven that dealers across the United States usually sell more than 17 million new cars, but that number has gone down to 16 mill…

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Police & Fire
Duo Sought For Allegedly Stealing Items Worth $885 From Suffolk County Home Depot Duo Sought For Allegedly Stealing Items Worth $885 From Suffolk County Home Depot
Duo Sought For Allegedly Stealing Items Worth $885 From Suffolk County Home Depot Authorities are searching for two men accused of stealing power tools worth about $885 from a Long Island store. The two men stole the merchandise from the Home Depot in East Northport at about 3:10 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 2, according to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers. The store is located at 5025 Jericho Turnpike. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

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News
New Pedestrian Law To Take Effect In Connecticut: Here's What You Should Know New Pedestrian Law To Take Effect In Connecticut: Here's What You Should Know
New Pedestrian Law To Take Effect In Connecticut: Here's What You Should Know A new law expanding the circumstances under which drivers have to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians is set to take effect in Connecticut. Under the current law, drivers are required to yield to a pedestrian if the pedestrian has stepped off the curb into the crosswalk, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The department said the new law requires drivers to slow or stop under the following circumstances: If the pedestrian is within any portion of the crosswalk If the pedestrian steps to the curb at a crosswalk’s entrance and indicates intent to cross by raising a …

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COVID-19: Both NY, CT Get Poor Scores For Preventing Prisoners From Getting Virus, Study Says COVID-19: Both NY, CT Get Poor Scores For Preventing Prisoners From Getting Virus, Study Says
Covid-19: Both NY, CT Get Poor Scores For Preventing Prisoners From Getting Virus, Study Says New York and Connecticut both received low grades for their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in state prisons, according to a criminal justice group. WSHU Public Radio reported that both states received a score of F+, higher than the average of states graded by the Prison Policy Initiative.  The news outlet said most states received a grade of F. New Jersey received a C, the highest score.  The Prison Policy Initiative graded states on about 30 metrics, including vaccination efforts, WSHU reported. Wanda Bertram, a member of the organization, told WSHU that Connecticut and…

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Lifestyle
Northern Westchester Restaurant Offers Seasonal Menu Of Seafood, Steak Dishes Northern Westchester Restaurant Offers Seasonal Menu Of Seafood, Steak Dishes
Northern Westchester Restaurant Offers Seasonal Menu Of Seafood, Steak Dishes A Northern Westchester restaurant and sports bar offers guests a rotating seasonal menu featuring steaks and seafood dishes. The Creek is located at 4 W Cross St. in Croton Falls. The restaurant's menu includes appetizers, such as crab cakes, mussels, and clams steamed in white garlic sauce. Guests can also select from a number of different burgers, such as the shrimp and chorizo burger, which is topped with jalapeño coleslaw. Some online reviewers have also praised the restaurant's steaks.  "The Creek is epic! Best steaks in this part of Northern Westchester," Alex R., of Dar…

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Eversource To End Moratorium On Service Disconnections For Non-Hardship CT Customers Eversource To End Moratorium On Service Disconnections For Non-Hardship CT Customers
Eversource To End Moratorium On Service Disconnections For Non-Hardship CT Customers Eversource announced it is ending the moratorium on service disconnections for non-payment in Connecticut in accordance with regulations from the state. The energy company said the moratorium will end for its non-hardship residential customers on Wednesday, Sept. 15. The moratorium on disconnections will continue for customers identified as having financial hardship, the company said. Disconnection activities were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic almost a year and a half ago.  “While service disconnections for non-payment have been suspended for nearly 18 months, we understand …

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade To Return With Spectators This Year Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade To Return With Spectators This Year
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade To Return With Spectators This Year The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is set to return this year with spectators and giant helium balloons. It will be on Thursday, Nov. 25 beginning at 9 a.m. and televised on NBC. Macy's made the announcement on Wednesday, Sept. 8, saying that public viewing will return in New York City for its 95th annual event. Last year, the parade was scaled back due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and turned into a made-for-television event.  “For our 95th celebration, we are delighted to return this cherished holiday tradition closer to its original form as we march down the streets of New York City an…

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