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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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Tropical Storm Sunday: Here's How Many Have Lost Power So Far On Long Island Tropical Storm Sunday: Here's How Many Have Lost Power So Far On Long Island
Tropical Storm Sunday: Here's How Many Have Lost Power So Far On Long Island Hundreds of PSEG Long Island customers have lost power as Tropical Storm Henri impacts the region. New York State officials said that as of the morning of Sunday, Aug. 22, parts of New York City and Long Island had already seen up to six inches of rain.  Just before 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, 842 customers were experiencing an outage, according to PSEG Long Island. Tropical Storm Sunday: Henri Makes Landfall Most of the outages are in Suffolk County, with 652 customers affected, including 220 in East Hampton, 211 in Smithtown, 108 in Southampton, along with others.  The comp…

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Man Struck By Vehicle, Critically Injured Crossing Nassau County Street, Police Say Man Struck By Vehicle, Critically Injured Crossing Nassau County Street, Police Say
Man Struck By Vehicle, Critically Injured Crossing Nassau County Street, Police Say Police are investigating after a 28-year-old man was struck by a vehicle while crossing a busy Long Island roadway. The Nassau County Police Department said the crash happened in Hempstead at 11:20 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21. NCPD said a 49-year-old man was driving a 2008 Mercury north on Peninsula Boulevard near West Marshall Street when the vehicle struck a pedestrian who had been crossing west to east. The 28-year-old was taken to a hospital to be treated for severe head and body trauma, police said. He is listed in critical condition. No other injuries were reported, NCPD said.&nb…

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Tropical Storm Sunday: Here's How Many Have Lost Power So Far In Connecticut Tropical Storm Sunday: Here's How Many Have Lost Power So Far In Connecticut
Tropical Storm Sunday: Here's How Many Have Lost Power So Far In Connecticut More than 28,000 Connecticut customers have lost power as Tropical Storm Henri has brought heavy rainfall and high winds through the region. Tropical Storm Henri made landfall in the early afternoon on Sunday, Aug. 22, about about 12 miles from Mystic Seaport in New London County. Related - Tropical Storm Sunday: Henri Makes Landfall As of just before 2 p.m. on Sunday, Eversource Energy reported that 28,003 of its more than 1.2 million customers in Connecticut experienced outages.  Related - Eversource Prepares For Tropical Storm Henri United Illuminating reporte…

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Tropical Storm Henri: Biden Approves Federal Disaster Declaration For 26 NY Counties Tropical Storm Henri: Biden Approves Federal Disaster Declaration For 26 NY Counties
Tropical Storm Henri: Biden Approves Federal Disaster Declaration For 26 NY Counties Updated story - Tropical Storm Sunday: Henri Makes Landfall President Joe Biden has approved a pre-landfall disaster declaration for the New York counties set to be impacted as Tropical Storm Henri moves through the region, the state announced. New York State officials reported that as of the morning of Sunday, Aug. 22, parts of New York City and Long Island have seen up to six inches of rain.  Some inland locations along the coast could see a dangerous storm surge, heavy rainfall, and high winds, the state added. Henri was categorized as a Category 1 hurricane on Saturday m…

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Shots Fired Into Storefront At Long Island Macy's Shots Fired Into Storefront At Long Island Macy's
Shots Fired Into Storefront At Long Island Macy's An investigation is underway after an individual fired gunshots into a Macy's storefront on Long Island. The incident happened at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, at the store located at 1000 Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream, according to the Nassau County Police Department. NCPD said two glass doors were shattered, and the incident does not appear to be a random act.  Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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Police Searching For Man Accused Of Stealing Merchandise From Suffolk County Smoke Shop Police Searching For Man Accused Of Stealing Merchandise From Suffolk County Smoke Shop
Police Searching For Man Accused Of Stealing Merchandise From Suffolk County Smoke Shop Police are asking the public for help identifying and locating a man accused of stealing merchandise from a Long Island store in July. The Suffolk County Police Department reported that at about 10:20 a.m. on Thursday, July 29, the man stole Kratom pills from Barcode Smoke, located at 835 Middle Country Road in Middle Island. Authorities are offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information can submit a tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

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Northern Westchester Restaurant, Tequila Bar Offers Variety Of Tacos, Margaritas Northern Westchester Restaurant, Tequila Bar Offers Variety Of Tacos, Margaritas
Northern Westchester Restaurant, Tequila Bar Offers Variety Of Tacos, Margaritas A Northern Westchester County restaurant that focuses on traditional Mexican cuisine offers guests a variety of dishes, along with a collection of more than 100 tequilas and mezcal, the owner says. Casa Tequila opened its doors in Armonk in 2019. The restaurant is located at 465 Main St.  The restaurant focuses on offering guests "Traditional Latin/Mexican fare with a gourmet hand," the website reads. Menu offerings include a variety of fajitas, burritos and quesadillas. The restaurant also serves a number of kinds of tacos, including Al Pastor Tacos made with roasted pork a…

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COVID-19: Equinox, SoulCycle To Require Members, Employees To Show Proof Of Vaccination COVID-19: Equinox, SoulCycle To Require Members, Employees To Show Proof Of Vaccination
Covid-19: Equinox, SoulCycle To Require Members, Employees To Show Proof Of Vaccination Equinox Group will begin requiring members and employees to show one-time proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to enter its facilities beginning in September. The new rule with apply to members, riders and employees at Equinox Clubs and SoulCycle studios, the company announced on Monday, Aug. 2.  Equinox Group said the decision was made after consulting with local and state health officials. The one-time proof of vaccination can be provided by showing a vaccine card, a photo of a vaccine card or a digital vaccine card. The company also said it will work with those who requir…

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Brothers Nabbed For Stealing Range Rover In Fairfield County, Police Say Brothers Nabbed For Stealing Range Rover In Fairfield County, Police Say
Brothers Nabbed For Stealing Range Rover In Fairfield County, Police Say Two brothers were arrested after police said they worked together to steal items from an unlocked vehicle and steal a Range Rover in Fairfield County.  Officers responded to a report of vehicles being entered and a Range Rover being stolen from a driveway in New Canaan in the area of Welles Lane at about 11 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14, authorities said. The key had been left in the Range Rover, according to the New Canaan Police Department. The stolen Range Rover was located on its side on Frogtown Road near Welles Lane, police said.  Mahmoud Hosny, age 21, of New Haven, was trap…

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Eversource Prepares For Tropical Storm Henri Eversource Prepares For Tropical Storm Henri
Eversource Prepares For Tropical Storm Henri Eversource Energy has announced its preparation plans as Tropical Storm Henri moves up the East Coast. The energy company said it is monitoring a number of storm models and preparing line and tree crews across Connecticut. Related Story: Hurricane Watch Issued For Parts Of Region With Millions At Risk Of Losing Power Eversource said it is also securing additional contract crews to prepare for the possibility of customers losing power. "One of the biggest challenges for storms like Henri is that changes in the storm track can significantly alter potential impacts," Eversource Pre…

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