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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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$28.9 Million Project To Create New Ramps, Bridge Over Taconic Parkway Stretch Now Complete $28.9 Million Project To Create New Ramps, Bridge Over Taconic Parkway Stretch Now Complete
$28.9 Million Project To Create New Ramps, Bridge Over Taconic Parkway Stretch Now Complete Work on a $28.9 million project to create a bridge and new ramps on and off the Taconic State Parkway for drivers in the area is now complete. The new bridge over the Taconic State Parkway is located at the Pudding Street Intersection in Putnam Valley, the State of New York reported. The state said the project "enhances access for communities to the east and west, increases sight distance and mobility for school buses, and improves access for emergency services." The state also said a new drainage system was also installed during the project, and wetlands were relocated within the area. "…

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Business
Popular Restaurant Preparing To Open New Location On Long Island Popular Restaurant Preparing To Open New Location On Long Island
Popular Restaurant Preparing To Open New Location On Long Island A popular restaurant known for its tacos, burritos and margaritas is preparing to open a new location in Suffolk County. Lucharitos announced that it will open a restaurant in Melville. The new restaurant will be located at 834 Walt Whitman Road. Michael Czartosieski will be the assistant general manager of the Melville location and is the current general manager of the Greenport location. He said construction is underway for the Melville restaurant, and it is expected to open sometime in mid-September. “We’re trying to bring that fun, Greenport atmosphere to Melville," Czartosie…

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COVID-19: Mount Sinai Announces Vaccine Requirement For Employees COVID-19: Mount Sinai Announces Vaccine Requirement For Employees
Covid-19: Mount Sinai Announces Vaccine Requirement For Employees Mount Sinai Health System announced its faculty and staff will be required to have their first COVID-19 vaccine shot by Monday, Sept. 13. The organization made the announcement on Thursday, Aug. 12, saying the decision was made in an effort to protect employees due to the increase in cases of the delta variant. President and CEO of Mount Sinai Health System Kenneth Davis said there will be limited exceptions for those with religious and medical reasons. Those who receive medical or religious exemption will be required to undergo weekly testing. The requirement also does not apply…

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Lifestyle
New Northern Westchester Restaurant Offers Up Variety Of Burgers, Sandwiches New Northern Westchester Restaurant Offers Up Variety Of Burgers, Sandwiches
New Northern Westchester Restaurant Offers Up Variety Of Burgers, Sandwiches A Westchester County restaurant that opened a little more than a year ago offers guests a variety of sandwiches, burgers and unique appetizers. Croton-on-Harmon's 140 Grand opened its doors in July of 2020. Named after its address, the restaurant is located at 140 Grand Street.  We’re almost there. Sorry for the delay. It’s been a crazy 2020. Stay tuned getting everything ready Posted by 140 Grand on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 The restaurant's menu includes sandwiches such as the 140 Grand Sandwich, which is made with smoked brisket, house-made jalapeño jam, smoked gouda and pickled fenne…

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Business
COVID-19: Some Companies Exploring If Four-Day Work Week Could Increase Productivity COVID-19: Some Companies Exploring If Four-Day Work Week Could Increase Productivity
Covid-19: Some Companies Exploring If Four-Day Work Week Could Increase Productivity Some companies in the United States have begun exploring the possibility of switching to a four-day workweek as the COVID-19 pandemic has caused changes in the way many Americans work. One of the companies planning to pilot a four-day workweek is Kickstarter. The company announced that next year it plans to pilot the shorter workweek while keeping pay the same for employees, according to the Wall Street Journal. The chief executive of the company said he hopes staff will remain just as productive while having more time to focus on their life outside of work. A study in Iceland found that c…

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Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Stealing Fairfield County Resident's ID To Open Accounts Man Accused Of Stealing Fairfield County Resident's ID To Open Accounts
Man Accused Of Stealing Fairfield County Resident's ID To Open Accounts A 22-year-old man surrendered on a warrant in Fairfield County for allegedly stealing a person's identity to open up accounts for credit cards and cell phones. The New Cannaan Police Department said Angel Arroyo, of Saint Cloud, Florida, located just south of Orlando, surrendered himself to police on an active warrant on Thursday, Aug. 12.  NCPD said investigators determined Arroyo was responsible for the identity theft, which was reported to police on Jan. 29.  He is facing several charges, including third-degree identity theft.  His court appearance was set for the same d…

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Police & Fire
Man, Woman Nabbed For Burglarizing Suffolk County Home, Police Say Man, Woman Nabbed For Burglarizing Suffolk County Home, Police Say
Man, Woman Nabbed For Burglarizing Suffolk County Home, Police Say Two people were arrested after police said they burglarized the Long Island home of an 88-year-old man. The man who lives in the home, located on Gibbs Pond Road in Nesconset, called his grandson shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 9 to report he heard someone in the house, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. SCPD said the man's grandson called 911. An officer responded and saw a man and a woman leaving the home, authorities said. They were identified by police as 29-year-old Caesar Powell and 23-year-old Tara Barton, both of Rocky Point.  Police said th…

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Metro-North To Start Upgrading Parking Lots At Three Hudson Valley Stations Metro-North To Start Upgrading Parking Lots At Three Hudson Valley Stations
Metro-North To Start Upgrading Parking Lots At Three Hudson Valley Stations Metro-North Railroad has announced a series of parking lot upgrades at three Hudson Valley stations. MTA said upgrades will be made at the stations in Putnam County -- in Cold Spring -- and Dutchess County -- in Beacon, and New Hamburg -- in August and September. MTA said temporary closures and parking restrictions will be necessary as work is underway to create better drainage and install new pavement and pavement markings. The Cold Spring parking lot will be closed for about a week beginning Monday, Aug. 16 while crews work on the area. MTA said the lot will be repaved with new asphalt. …

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Lamont Orders Flags At Half-Staff For Firefighter Who Died After Falling Ill At Scene Of Blaze Lamont Orders Flags At Half-Staff For Firefighter Who Died After Falling Ill At Scene Of Blaze
Lamont Orders Flags At Half-Staff For Firefighter Who Died After Falling Ill At Scene Of Blaze Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has ordered that US and state flags be lowered to half-staff to honor a 26-year-old firefighter who died after falling ill while responding to a three-alarm blaze. Lamont directed flags to be lowered until the date of Colin McFadden's burial, which has not been determined yet.  Related - Firefighter Dies After Collapsing At Scene Of Litchfield County Blaze The Burlington Fire Department reported that McFadden suffered a medical emergency while responding to the fire in Litchfield County in the Town of New Hartford at about 2:30 a.m. Tues…

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Obituaries
Robert Murdock, Town Employee In Hudson Valley For 30 Years, Dies At 57 Robert Murdock, Town Employee In Hudson Valley For 30 Years, Dies At 57
Robert Murdock, Town Employee In Hudson Valley For 30 Years, Dies At 57 Robert Murdock Jr., who worked as a town employee in the Hudson Valley for 30 years, has died at the age of 57. The lifelong Rockland County resident was born in Suffern and was a graduate of Ramapo Senior High School. According to his obituary, Murdock worked as an assistant general foreman for the Town of Ramapo Highway Department. He began working as a town employee in 1991.  At age 18, Murdock began working with the Hillcrest Fire Company No.1, where he served two terms as chief from 1997 to 1999 and in 2021.  Additionally, he served as commissioner for the Molesto…

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