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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 Emergency Response For Tropical Depression Ida NY State Agencies Prepare Emergency Response For Tropical Depression Ida
NY State Agencies Prepare Emergency Response For Tropical Depression Ida New York State agencies are preparing emergency response assets as Tropical Depression Ida is set to impact the region with heavy rain and the potential for flash flooding in some areas. The storm arrived on Wednesday, Sept. 1, and is expected to pass through by late Thursday afternoon, Sept. 2. Related story: Ida Arrives With Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Flash Flooding; Isolated Tornadoes Possible "The remnants of Hurricane Ida are forecast to impact downstate and eastern parts of the state, including New York City, Long Island, and parts of the Southern Tier, Mid-Hudson Valley, and Capital r…

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COVID-19: Highly Contagious New Virus Strain Could Evade Vaccines, Study Says COVID-19: Highly Contagious New Virus Strain Could Evade Vaccines, Study Says
Covid-19: Highly Contagious New Virus Strain Could Evade Vaccines, Study Says A new variant of COVID-19 might be more transmissible, and it may evade some protection from vaccines, according to a new study. Business Standard reported that researchers in South Africa said the variant was discovered in May.  Since then, the variant, C.1.2, has been reported in China, New Zealand, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and several other countries, the news outlet reported. The researchers reportedly found that the new variant has a mutation rate about twice as fast as that of other COVID-19 variants, and it could evade the antibodies people have developed…

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Business
Restaurant Group Closes One Of Its Northern Westchester Locations Restaurant Group Closes One Of Its Northern Westchester Locations
Restaurant Group Closes One Of Its Northern Westchester Locations A Westchester restaurant group has announced the closure of one of its locations. Pleasantville's 105 Seventy Bar & Grill, located on Bedford Road, is closed, 105 Restaurant Group Director of Operations Brian Angarola confirmed. The eatery was previously named Mission Taqueria.  The restaurant opened in May of 2018. Owners said the restaurant's menu was a fusion of Mexican and American cuisine.  The bar and grill served burgers, tacos, burritos, along with margaritas, mojitos and sangria.  Angarola said the restaurant group will announce its long-term plans i…

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Lifestyle
More Than $22K Raised For Long Island Teacher After Home Flooded More Than $22K Raised For Long Island Teacher After Home Flooded
More Than $22K Raised For Long Island Teacher After Home Flooded Members of the community have raised more than $22,000 for a Long Island teacher who returned to his home this summer to find it had been damaged by flooding. The GoFundMe was organized by the neighbors of Andrew Dillon, an English/Theology teacher at Saint Dominic High School in Oyster Bay.  Organizers said Dillon's home was damaged in the flood while he was away. When he returned, he found that every room in the home had been damaged. "The ceilings have all disintegrated, the floors and walls are wet and moldy, and the entire contents of the house are ruined," organizers said. …

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Barred Nassau County Investment Broker Accused Of Stealing $80K, DA Says Barred Nassau County Investment Broker Accused Of Stealing $80K, DA Says
Barred Nassau County Investment Broker Accused Of Stealing $80K, DA Says A Long Island man was arraigned after he was accused of stealing more than $80,000 from people who believed they were investing in shares of Petco, DoorDash, and Airbnb. Peter Quartararo, age 56, of Glen Cove, was arraigned on Tuesday, Aug. 31, and charged with second-degree and third-degree grand larceny, according to Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith. He is set to appear in court again on Wednesday, Oct. 20. In August of last year, Quartararo allegedly introduced himself to the first victim, claiming to possess pre-initial public offering shares of DoorDash and offe…

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MS-13 Member Sentenced In Two Murders In Nassau County, DA Says MS-13 Member Sentenced In Two Murders In Nassau County, DA Says
MS-13 Member Sentenced In Two Murders In Nassau County, DA Says An MS-13 member was sentenced for helping plan and participating in two murders on Long Island. Kevin Lopez-Morales, age 23, of Roosevelt, was sentenced on Tuesday, Aug. 31, to 24 years to life in prison, Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith announced. Lopez-Morales pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder on Sept. 9, 2019. "Kevin Lopez-Morales and his co-defendants acted as friends to two young men but lured them to their deaths over perceived slights to MS-13,” Smith said. “MS-13 has left behind many grieving families on Long Island, but their attempts…

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CT Aquarium Says Another Beluga Whale 'Extremely Ill' Weeks After Another Whale's Death CT Aquarium Says Another Beluga Whale 'Extremely Ill' Weeks After Another Whale's Death
CT Aquarium Says Another Beluga Whale 'Extremely Ill' Weeks After Another Whale's Death Mystic Aquarium is reporting that one of its beluga whales has fallen "extremely ill" weeks after the death of another whale at the aquarium.  The Connecticut aquarium reported on Tuesday, Aug. 24, that testing revealed that the female whale has low white blood cell count and gastrointestinal issues. The whale arrived at the aquarium from Canada in May. "The veterinarian team is monitoring the beluga around the clock and is exploring every treatment option available to help her recover," the aquarium said. "Mystic Aquarium has additionally reached out to beluga experts from across the coun…

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Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Operating Lawn Mower While Drunk, NY State Police Say Man Accused Of Operating Lawn Mower While Drunk, NY State Police Say
Man Accused Of Operating Lawn Mower While Drunk, NY State Police Say Police arrested an upstate New York man for allegedly riding his lawn mower on the road with a blood alcohol content more than twice the legal limit. Clinton County resident John Ormsby, age 58, of Schuyler Falls, was arrested at about 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 29, New York State Police reported.  Police said Ormsby was stopped on his lawn mower when he was traveling through the intersection of State Route 22B and Norrisville Road in Schuyler Falls. Authorities said Ormsby's BAC was determined to be 0.22 percent. State Police said Ormsby was charged with felony driving while intoxica…

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COVID-19: Those Not Vaccinated 11 Times More Likely To Be Hospitalized, NY DOH Study Says COVID-19: Those Not Vaccinated 11 Times More Likely To Be Hospitalized, NY DOH Study Says
Covid-19: Those Not Vaccinated 11 Times More Likely To Be Hospitalized, NY DOH Study Says A newly-released study by the New York State Department of Health found that unvaccinated adults were eight times more likely to be diagnosed with the COVID-19 and 11 times more likely to be hospitalized with the virus than those who are fully vaccinated. The study was published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday, Aug. 18. It focused on the time period from May 3 through July 25. Researchers reported that during the time period, the majority of the new COVID-19 cases in New York were reported among unvaccinated residents. A total of 9,675 new cas…

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Police & Fire
Police Search For Man Accused Of Committing Lewd Act In Suffolk County Walmart Police Search For Man Accused Of Committing Lewd Act In Suffolk County Walmart
Police Search For Man Accused Of Committing Lewd Act In Suffolk County Walmart Authorities are asking the public for help identifying and locating a man accused of entering a women's bathroom in a Long Island Walmart and committing a lewd act in front of a woman. The incident happened shortly before 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, at the Walmart located at 1850 Veterans Memorial Highway in Islandia, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. The suspect was described as being a white man with a medium build and brown hair, said police. He was reportedly wearing an Air Force Thunderbird Air Show t-shirt, dark shorts, and white socks.  Police said the man dro…

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