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Nicole Valinote

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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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Lifestyle

Cuomo Ex, Celebrity Chef Sandra Lee Gets Engaged, Report Says Sandra Lee, the celebrity chef and former longtime girlfriend of soon-to-be-former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, is engaged, according to a new report. The New York Post reported that multiple sources confirmed that Lee, age 55, is engaged to Ben Youcef and was seen in Paris wearing an engagement ring. Youcef, age 42, is an actor and producer, who has appeared in TV shows and films such as Munich, which was directed by Steven Spielberg. The news outlet reported that Lee met Youcef after she moved to Malibu, California. The news comes days after Cuomo announced his res…

by Nicole Valinote

08/15/2021

News

Covid-19: CT Bar To Require Guests To Show Proof Of Vaccination Or Negative Test A Connecticut bar has announced a new rule requiring guests to show either proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative test result for entry. BAR New Haven made the announcement on Monday, Aug. 9. The bar said beginning Friday, Aug. 13, the new requirement will go into effect. BAR said the negative COVID-19 test will need to be from within the past 72 hours. The business said the decision was made "in order to keep the party going while still prioritizing our community's health and safety." Masks are required for all guests. And starting Friday we will be requiring EITHER a …

by Nicole Valinote

08/15/2021

News

Sunscreen Recall May Be Expanded Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical A team of researchers is now asking the Food and Drug Administration to recall a number of sunscreen brands after finding that they may contain a cancer-causing chemical. This follows an earlier recall of five sunscreen brands. Earlier report: Five Sunscreens Recalled Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical The New York Post reported that a team of researchers led by Executive Director of Haereticus Environmental Laboratory Craig Downs, asked the FDA to recall sunscreens containing octocrylene. They said the ingredient could degrade to suspected carcinogen benzophenone. The NY Post s…

by Nicole Valinote

08/15/2021

Lifestyle

New York’s Northwell Health Nurse Choir Will Appear On America’s Got Talent A choir comprised of 18 frontline nurses from the largest health system in New York has made it to the America's Got Talent live show. The Northwell Health Nurse Choir is set to perform live on air at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 17, on NBC-TV. The performance will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Ahead of their audition for the show, the members of the choir discussed the hardships they faced being on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and how music has brought them hope. The group hopes to spread joy and the message that there is always a light at the end of the tu…

by Nicole Valinote

08/15/2021

News

Missing Long Island 15-Year-Old Found Update: 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. Original report: Police are asking the public for help locating a missing 15-year-old last seen at her Long Island home. Dayana Barrera-Caceres was last seen at 1 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14 in Glen Cove, the Nassau County Police Department reported. Police said she was reported missing to police at 5:10 p.m. She is described a…

by Nicole Valinote

08/15/2021

Police & Fire

NYS Police Investigators Association Calls For More Control Over Governor's Detail Post-Cuomo The president of an association representing state police investigators in New York is calling for more control over the management of the governor's protective services unit following the attorney general's report finding that Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed current and former state employees, including a state trooper assigned to protect him. The New York State Police Investigators Association President Tim Dymond told CBS News that he believes there is "plenty" of room for improvement in the detail under the leadership of Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, who will become New York's 57th governo…

by Nicole Valinote

08/15/2021

Lifestyle

One That Got Away: Man Fishing From Cape Cod Beach Hooks Great White Shark A Massachusetts angler was in for a major surprise when he hooked a great white shark while fishing in Cape Cod. Matt Pieciak posted a video of the moment on his Instagram page, writing: "A Great White Shark steals the fish off our line at Nauset Beach, Cape Cod." NBC Boston reported that the 25-year-old was fishing with friends on Sunday, Aug. 8, when he saw the rod start to bend. He said his cousin captured video as Pieciak tried to reel in the shark. Pieciak told the news station he never imagined he would see a shark so close to the shore. Watch the video of the moment here.

by Nicole Valinote

08/15/2021

Lifestyle

Northern Westchester Italian Restaurant Offers 'Classic' Seafood, Pasta Dishes A Westchester County restaurant that opened its doors a few years ago could be the next spot to try for fans of seafood and pasta dishes. Dolphin South launched in the heart of Pleasantville in 2019. It is located at 39 Wheeler Ave. in Pleasantville. As the name suggests, the menu features a number of seafood appetizers and dishes. Some of the appetizers include sauteed mussels and grilled octopus. Pasta dishes listed on the Dolphin South menu include the Paccheri Portinaio, which is served with oxtail, sausage, beef, and tomato, and the Chitarra Limone allo Scoglio, w…

by Nicole Valinote

08/15/2021

Lifestyle

Restaurant Run By Long Island Couple Offers Taco Tuesdays, Summer Menu A Long Island restaurant run by a husband and wife who grew up in the area offers guests an evolving menu, which the owners say incorporates local ingredients. Leilu, located at 10 New St. in Huntington, was opened in the summer of 2019 by James and Meghan LaCourte. The couple was born and raised in Huntington. The restaurant's name comes from a combination of the couple's daughters' names, Leila and Lucie. The owners say they incorporate local ingredients in their dishes. "The menu itself will hold on to some guest favorites, but rotate through seasonal ingredients …

by Nicole Valinote

08/15/2021

News

CT Couple Goes Viral On TikTok For Prank Videos A Connecticut couple has seen viral success on TikTok, all thanks to their gag-inducing prank videos that make people laugh. Lauryn D’Agostino, age 33, and her boyfriend, Devin Murphy, age 35, are both Litchfield County residents. The two have been together for five years now. D’Agostino owns a marketing company and works with local businesses in the area. While she said much of her work has centered around Instagram and Facebook, when TikTok became popular, she decided she wanted to learn the algorithm. So, D’Agostino said she set up an account in Murphy’s name to test it out. The accou…

by Nicole Valinote

08/14/2021

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