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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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NY State Agencies Prepare For Thunderstorms, Possibility Of Flooding NY State Agencies Prepare For Thunderstorms, Possibility Of Flooding
NY State Agencies Prepare For Thunderstorms, Possibility Of Flooding New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has cautioned residents as thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rain to parts of the state, including areas that experienced flooding recently.  Hochul said the storms are expected to mainly impact the Hudson Valley, New York City, parts of western Long Island, and the Capital Region from the late afternoon through the evening hours of Wednesday, Sept 8. (See the image above.) Flash flood watches were issued for Orange, Rockland and Sullivan counties from Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. Isolated tornadoes could also form as the storm m…

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Police & Fire
Two Long Island Store Clerks Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors Two Long Island Store Clerks Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors
Two Long Island Store Clerks Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors Two Long Island stores were cited for selling alcoholic beverages to people under the age of 21 following an undercover police investigation. New York State Police reported that the operation was conducted in Freeport on Thursday, Sept. 2.  Police said the following individuals were arrested and charged with first-degree unlawful dealing with a child and prohibited sale of an alcoholic beverage: Christian Molina, age 18, of Freeport, a clerk at 7-Eleven, Merrick Road in Freeport. Martina Elaskar-Sarli, age 22, of Freeport, a clerk at Liquor Warehouse of Freeport, Buffalo Avenue in Fr…

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Ida: 'This Is The Definition Of A Climate Crisis,' Says Hochul In Tour With Biden Of NY Damage Ida: 'This Is The Definition Of A Climate Crisis,' Says Hochul In Tour With Biden Of NY Damage
Ida: 'This Is The Definition Of A Climate Crisis,' Says Hochul In Tour With Biden Of NY Damage New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joined President Joe Biden to tour a neighborhood damaged by Storm Ida in the region. On Tuesday, Sept. 7, Hochul and Biden visited a neighborhood in Queens, which sustained damage from the heavy rainfall. Sen. Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand also visited the neighborhood. "Ladies and gentlemen, that is the definition of a climate crisis," Hochul said at a news conference that day. "We're experiencing a climate crisis as we speak, but more than talking about that, it's a humanitarian crisis." The governor added that she is grateful to Biden and the…

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'The Loss We Have Suffered Is Immeasureable': Family Of Late CT Trooper Reacts To Tragedy 'The Loss We Have Suffered Is Immeasureable': Family Of Late CT Trooper Reacts To Tragedy
'The Loss We Have Suffered Is Immeasureable': Family Of Late CT Trooper Reacts To Tragedy The family of Connecticut State Police Sgt. Brian Mohl, who died in the line of duty after his vehicle was swept away in floodwaters from Storm Ida, has released a statement. Connecticut State Police reported that Mohl died on Thursday, Sept. 2, after his vehicle was swept away while patrolling in Litchfield County. Read more - CT State Trooper Dies After Being Swept Away By Floodwaters During Height Of Storm "We want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers," the statement from his family reads. "The loss we have suffered is immeasurable. Brian was an incredible person. He was …

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Police & Fire
Suspect Nabbed For String Of Long Island Business Burglaries Suspect Nabbed For String Of Long Island Business Burglaries
Suspect Nabbed For String Of Long Island Business Burglaries A 57-year-old man was arrested after police said he burglarized seven businesses on Long Island. Anthony Myles, of Bay Shore, was arrested on Carlough Road in Bohemia at about 5:20 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 6, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. SCPD said Myles was charged with seven counts of third-degree burglary. Authorities said the burglaries took place at the following locations: Chung Hing Chinese Food, located at 385 Westbound Sunrise Service Road in West Babylon, on Sept. 5, 2020 China Wok, located at 508 West Montauk Highway in Lindenhurst, reported on Dec. 1, 2020 P…

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Obituaries
More Than $13K Raised For Family Of Two Brothers Killed In Suffolk County Crash More Than $13K Raised For Family Of Two Brothers Killed In Suffolk County Crash
More Than $13K Raised For Family Of Two Brothers Killed In Suffolk County Crash Members of the community have raised more than $13,000 to support the family of two brothers who died in a crash on Long Island. Darrius Jones, age 16, and Darrell Jones, age 28, were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Mount Sinai on Thursday, Sept. 2, the Suffolk County Police Department reported. Related - Two Brothers Killed In Crash Between Car, SUV On Long Island A GoFundMe set up for their family has raised $13,120 of its $20,000 goal as of Tuesday, Sept. 7. "Menzel Smith-Jones lost her sons, Darrell and Darrius, in a car accident on Sept. 2," organizers said. "On behalf of the A…

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Community Rallies To Support Son Of Mom Killed In Hit-Run Area Crash Community Rallies To Support Son Of Mom Killed In Hit-Run Area Crash
Community Rallies To Support Son Of Mom Killed In Hit-Run Area Crash Nearly $10,000 has been raised to support the son of a woman who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in the area. Katrina Grigsby, of Nyack, was struck by a vehicle at about 4 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4, in the area of Route 9W and Rockland Lake North in Clarkstown, police reported. Related - ID Released For Woman Killed In Hit-Run Clarkstown Crash Less than a day after a GoFundMe was set up for her son, Khasyi, $9,980 was raised. The goal is to raise $50,000. "Khasyi was not only her only child but was her best friend as well," organizers said. "The relationship they shared w…

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Lifestyle
COVID-19: True Delta Wave Has Not Yet Hit Northeast, Former FDA Commissioner Says COVID-19: True Delta Wave Has Not Yet Hit Northeast, Former FDA Commissioner Says
Covid-19: True Delta Wave Has Not Yet Hit Northeast, Former FDA Commissioner Says The "true delta wave" has not hit the Northeast yet, and it will arrive sometime after Labor Day weekend, former United States Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said. Gottlieb said in an interview with CNBC on Friday, Sept. 3, that he thinks the jump in delta variant cases in the Northeast that has since decreased was a warning for another spike in cases that will hit the region. He predicted that gatherings during Labor Day weekend and children returning to school will lead to cases increasing once again. Gottlieb recommended that schools increase the frequency …

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High School In New England Seeks To Track Down 9,000 Alumni Ahead Of 200-Year Celebration High School In New England Seeks To Track Down 9,000 Alumni Ahead Of 200-Year Celebration
High School In New England Seeks To Track Down 9,000 Alumni Ahead Of 200-Year Celebration A high school is looking to track down thousands of alumni as it prepares to celebrate its 200th year. The English High School Association of Boston wants to track down 9,000 of the school's alumni ahead of the virtual celebration on Saturday, Oct. 2.  The association said it wants to use the occasion to update alumni profile information for the school. “Our records include over 17,000 alumni but we don’t have the latest profile info for about 9,000 of them," said Michael Thomas, English High’s Class of 1967 and president/CEO of the Alumni Association. "We’re asking class le…

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COVID-19: Here's When Vaccine Rollout May Start For Kids Ages 5 To 11 COVID-19: Here's When Vaccine Rollout May Start For Kids Ages 5 To 11
Covid-19: Here's When Vaccine Rollout May Start For Kids Ages 5 To 11 The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine could be available to children ages 5 and older late in the fall or early this winter, according to a company board member. Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb told CNBC that he believes the company's COVID vaccine will be approved for emergency use for children ages 5 to 11 sometime this fall or winter. Gottlieb told the news outlet that the application will likely be submitted to the FDA in October.  He said the FDA will likely take four-to-six weeks to review the application, so the emergency use authorization c…

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