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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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Community Rallies To Support Family Of Late Business Owner From Westchester, Father Of Two Community Rallies To Support Family Of Late Business Owner From Westchester, Father Of Two
Community Rallies To Support Family Of Late Business Owner From Westchester, Father Of Two Thousands of dollars have been raised to support the family of Frank Pallett, a Hudson Valley business owner who died last week at the age of 51. A GoFundMe created by Pallet's sister-in-law, Nicole Fejka, has raised more than $21,500 as of Monday, Aug. 16.  The goal is to raise $100,000 for Pallet's wife, Michelle, and the couple's two daughters, 7-year-old Daniella and 2-year-old Angelina. Pallett, a Yonkers native, died on Wednesday, Aug. 11 after a brief illness, according to his obituary. He owned The Chance Theater in Poughkeepsie and Maximum Fitness in Newbu…

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Politics
Where Will Cuo Go? Soon-To-Be Ex-Gov Unsure What He'll Do, Where He'll Live After Leaving Post Where Will Cuo Go? Soon-To-Be Ex-Gov Unsure What He'll Do, Where He'll Live After Leaving Post
Where Will Cuo Go? Soon-To-Be Ex-Gov Unsure What He'll Do, Where He'll Live After Leaving Post In his first interview after announcing his resignation, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he is unsure of his immediate plans, but he won't be "disappearing." Cuomo is set to step down as New York's governor on Tuesday, Aug. 24. He made the announcement on Tuesday, Aug. 10, following a 165-page report from Attorney General Letitia James, which included accusations that he sexually harassed 11 women.  In the interview with New York Magazine Cuomo said he is unsure of his plans, including where he is going to live after leaving the executive mansion in Albany, a place where either h…

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Business
Popular Burger Chain Expected To Increase Prices, Report Says Popular Burger Chain Expected To Increase Prices, Report Says
Popular Burger Chain Expected To Increase Prices, Report Says Customers of a popular burger chain can expect to pay a bit more for their orders, as the company is planning to increase its prices soon.  Shake Shack CFO Katherine Fogertey said customers will have to pay as much as 3% to 3.5 percent more, a higher increase than previous years, according to Eat This, Not That.  The site said the price is expected to change at the end of 2021, and another increase might take place in 2022. The decision was reportedly made to offset the costs of commodities and labor that have risen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Other businesses, such as Chipotl…

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Police & Fire
Nassau County Man Resists Arrest, Assaults Officer, Police Say Nassau County Man Resists Arrest, Assaults Officer, Police Say
Nassau County Man Resists Arrest, Assaults Officer, Police Say A 23-year-old Long Island man has been charged after police said he assaulted an officer while resisting arrest. The incident happened in West Hempstead shortly after 1 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 16, Nassau County Police said. Officers responded to a home, and upon arrival found a female juvenile who was breathing but unresponsive, according to the Nassau County PD.  NCPD said bottles of alcohol were seen around the residence, and the girl was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Galo Roman, of West Hempstead, was questioned about whether underage drinking had occurred at his hom…

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Obituaries
Westchester Native Frank Pallett, Owner Of Theater, Fitness Complex In Area, Dies At Age 51 Westchester Native Frank Pallett, Owner Of Theater, Fitness Complex In Area, Dies At Age 51
Westchester Native Frank Pallett, Owner Of Theater, Fitness Complex In Area, Dies At Age 51 An entrepreneur who owned two popular Hudson Valley businesses, has died at the age of 51. Frank Pallett died on Wednesday, Aug. 11 after a brief illness. He was the owner of The Chance Theater in Poughkeepsie and Maximum Fitness in Newburgh. He also had a radio show called "Live from The Chance." Pallett was born in Yonkers. He was a graduate of John Jay High School in East Fishkill, and he later attended Dutchess Community College and Empire State College, his obituary said. He is survived by his wife, Michelle Clemens, his two daughters, 7-year-old Daniella and 2-year-ol…

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Police & Fire
Missing Long Island 15-Year-Old Found Missing Long Island 15-Year-Old Found
Missing Long Island 15-Year-Old Found A 15-year-old Long Island girl has been found. Dayana Barrera-Caceres had last been seen at 1 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14 in Glen Cove, the Nassau County Police Department reported.  On Monday morning, Aug. 16, police reported that she has been located.

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Business
Popular Restaurant Opens New Long Island Location Popular Restaurant Opens New Long Island Location
Popular Restaurant Opens New Long Island Location A popular empanada restaurant has opened a brand-new Long Island location. Island Empanada hosted the grand opening on Sunday, Aug. 15 Lindenhurst, at 646 North Wellwood Ave. Owners Roy and Kathy Pelaez also operate eight other locations on Long Island. Come celebrate with us THIS SUNDAY 🎉🥳 Island Empanada of Lindenhurst Posted by Island Empanada on Friday, August 13, 2021 The menu for the Lindenhurst location includes a wide variety of empanadas, from chicken, beef, and pork to spicy cheese and bacon mac and cheese. The menu also includes plant-based options. For those with a sweet …

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Dog Food Products Sold At PetSmart Recalled Dog Food Products Sold At PetSmart Recalled
Dog Food Products Sold At PetSmart Recalled Wet Noses Natural Dog Treat Company is recalling about 51,000 packages of frozen dog food products because they contain elevated levels of Vitamin D. The company announced on Friday, Aug. 13, that it is recalling eight Simply Nourish products. The following products are included in the recall:  Recalled dog food productsWet Noses Natural Dog Treat Company / FDA The affected products were distributed at select PetSmart locations across the country, the company said. No illnesses have been reported, and no other products were impacted. The company said consumers should stop feeding the p…

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Police & Fire
19-Year-Old Killed, 18-Year-Old Critically Injured In Hudson Valley Crash 19-Year-Old Killed, 18-Year-Old Critically Injured In Hudson Valley Crash
19-Year-Old Killed, 18-Year-Old Critically Injured In Hudson Valley Crash Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that killed a 19-year-old and left an 18-year-old in critical condition. Troopers responded to the crash in Rockland County on I-87 northbound in Clarkstown at about 7:45 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 15, according to New York State Police. Police said investigators determined that a 2015 Honda Accord operated by an 18-year-old Bronx man was in the area of mile marker 18.7 when the driver struck the rear of a 2016 Subaru Outback. The Honda went off the right shoulder and came to a rest down a 40-foot embankment. One of the back seat passengers of t…

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Woman Accused Of Assaulting Victim, Driving Into Police Cars In Nassau County Woman Accused Of Assaulting Victim, Driving Into Police Cars In Nassau County
Woman Accused Of Assaulting Victim, Driving Into Police Cars In Nassau County A 24-year-old woman was charged after police said she assaulted a woman and then drove into two police cars during a Long Island pursuit. Luvleek Alexandre was arrested in Westbury shortly before 11 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 13, according to the Nassau County Police Department.  Police said Alexandre, of Newark, New Jersey, pushed past a 77-year-old man into an apartment on Union Avenue and started striking a 20-year-old woman with a closed fist at about 10:10 that night. The 77-year-old told Alexandre to leave and pulled her away from the 20-year-old, said police.  Alexandre g…

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