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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
Speeding Stop Leads To DWI Charge For Northern Westchester Man Speeding Stop Leads To DWI Charge For Northern Westchester Man
Speeding Stop Leads To DWI Charge For Northern Westchester Man Police said a 26-year-old Northern Westchester man was charged with driving while intoxicated after he was pulled over for speeding.  The Yorktown Police Department reported that an officer pulled the man over at about 2:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18 because he was allegedly driving over the speed limit. After an investigation, the officer determined that the Yorktown man, whose name was not released, was driving the vehicle while intoxicated, and he was arrested.  At the Yorktown Police Headquarters, investigators determined that the man had been driving the vehicle with a blood…

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Police & Fire
36-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash 36-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash
36-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash Police are investigating after a local man was seriously injured in a crash on Long Island. The 36-year-old man, identified as Peter Barreto, was riding a 2021 Yamaha motorcycle in Hauppauge shortly before 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28, when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a fence in front of 35 Robin Drive, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Barreto, a Hauppauge resident, was taken to the hospital to be treated for his injuries, police said. The motorcycle was impounded for a safety check, police said.  Anyone with information about the crash …

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News
Suffolk County Man Charged With Animal Cruelty For Breaking Dog's Leg, SPCA Says Suffolk County Man Charged With Animal Cruelty For Breaking Dog's Leg, SPCA Says
Suffolk County Man Charged With Animal Cruelty For Breaking Dog's Leg, SPCA Says A Long Island man was arrested and charged with animal cruelty for allegedly breaking his dog's leg. Jose Martinez-Vasquez, age 44, of Wyandanch, was charged on Monday, Aug. 16, The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reported. The SPCA said on Thursday, Aug. 12, the Babylon Animal Shelter reported to the SPCA that a dog in their care seemed to have been abused.  SPCA investigators reviewed surveillance video and interviewed possible witnesses from an incident on Monday, Aug. 9. The SPCA said Martinez-Vasquez was seen on surveillance video li…

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Lifestyle
Northern Westchester Farm-To-Table Cafe Offers Breakfast All Day Northern Westchester Farm-To-Table Cafe Offers Breakfast All Day
Northern Westchester Farm-To-Table Cafe Offers Breakfast All Day A small farm-to-table cafe in Northern Westchester County may be a good spot to check out for those who are down for breakfast at any hour of the day. The Kitchen Table is located at 71 Westchester Ave. in Pound Ridge. The eatery serves breakfast all day and lunch midday.  Some of the breakfast offerings include avocado toast, huevos rancheros and french toast made with brioche, Adirondack maple syrup and fresh mixed berries. CoffeeDanielle R. / Yelp "Great fresh food and service. The specials are delicious, lattes too and you have to try the avocado toast with an egg," Cynthia C., of …

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Chicken Salad, Dip Products Recalled Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination Chicken Salad, Dip Products Recalled Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Chicken Salad, Dip Products Recalled Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination More than 52,000 pounds of chicken salad and dip products are being recalled because they might be contaminated with hard white plastic. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced that the following products by Willow Tree Poultry Farms are being recalled: 5-lb container of “Willow Tree Premium White Meat Caesar Chicken Dip” with sell-by dates of 09/03/2021 and 09/06/2021. 5-lb and 12-oz containers of “Willow Tree Premium White Meat Buffalo Chicken Dip” with sell-by dates of 09/03/2021 and 09/05/2021. 5-lb container of “Willow T…

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COVID-19: NY Facing Blood Emergency As Delta Variant Concerns Cause Donations To Drop COVID-19: NY Facing Blood Emergency As Delta Variant Concerns Cause Donations To Drop
Covid-19: NY Facing Blood Emergency As Delta Variant Concerns Cause Donations To Drop A blood bank in New York announced a blood emergency as concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 delta variant have led to fewer drives and drop-in donations. The New York Blood Center said on Monday, Aug. 23 that in recent weeks, the Type O blood supply has dropped from a supply of five days to between two and three days and between one to two days. The non-profit warned that this could be a sign that a more severe shortage could come in the weeks ahead, adding that the delta variant has halted recovery from a chronic blood shortage throughout the pandemic. “We are deeply worried by the …

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Business
Say Cheers: IHOP To Start Serving Wine, Beer At Select Locations Say Cheers: IHOP To Start Serving Wine, Beer At Select Locations
Say Cheers: IHOP To Start Serving Wine, Beer At Select Locations IHOP guests will soon be able to order a glass of wine with their pancakes, as the company unveils its "Bubbles, Wine & Brews" menu at select locations. The menu is available at three restaurants located in San Diego and New Mexico, and in the coming months it will expand to other locations in New York, Rhode Island, Maryland, Ohio and more, IHOP said in an announcement on Thursday, Aug. 12. The company said the menu includes domestically and locally sourced beers and wine options. IHOP President Jay Johns said the company's recent survey found that 66 percent of recent guests and 58 p…

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Unruly Airline Passengers Incurred More Than $1 Million In Fines This Year, FAA Says Unruly Airline Passengers Incurred More Than $1 Million In Fines This Year, FAA Says
Unruly Airline Passengers Incurred More Than $1 Million In Fines This Year, FAA Says Unruly airline passengers have incurred more than $1 million in fines in 2021 from the United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA announced on Thursday, Aug. 19 that is recommending another $531,545 in civil penalties against 34 passengers for their alleged unruly behavior, bringing the total for 2021 past the $1 million mark. The agency said since the beginning of the year, it has received about 3,889 reports of unruly behavior by passengers. This included about 2,867 reports of passengers who refused to comply with the federal mask mand…

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Business
Popular Pizzeria Opens Second New Location In CT Popular Pizzeria Opens Second New Location In CT
Popular Pizzeria Opens Second New Location In CT A popular Connecticut pizzeria has opened a new location in New Haven County. The grand opening for Square Peg in Orange was held on Tuesday, Aug. 17.  The new restaurant is located at 200 Indian River Road in the Orange Montana Nights Axe Throwing building, owners said. The owners also operate a location in Glastonbury.  The restaurant's online menu lists a variety of pizzas, including spicy margarita, pepperoni, and the "Figgy Piggy," made with fig jam, fontina, arugula and prosciutto.  Learn more about both restaurants here.

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Police & Fire
Police Search For Man Who Allegedly Stole Package Containing Cellphone In Suffolk County Police Search For Man Who Allegedly Stole Package Containing Cellphone In Suffolk County
Police Search For Man Who Allegedly Stole Package Containing Cellphone In Suffolk County Police are asking the public for help identifying and locating a man accused of stealing a package containing a cellphone from a porch in Suffolk County. A man stole a package off a porch on Charles Road in East Patchogue at about 2:10 p.m. on Thursday, May 27, the Suffolk County Police Department reported. The phone was valued at $1,200, police said. Authorities are offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

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