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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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COVID-19: Nation's Largest Teachers Union Calls For Educators To Be Required To Get Vaccinated COVID-19: Nation's Largest Teachers Union Calls For Educators To Be Required To Get Vaccinated
Covid-19: Nation's Largest Teachers Union Calls For Educators To Be Required To Get Vaccinated The president of the largest teachers union in the United States has released a statement announcing the association's support for a requirement for educators to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to regular testing. National Education Association President Becky Pringle released the statement on Thursday, Aug. 12, said the union wants students to safely return to the classroom, and more vaccinations will help combat rising cases of the delta variant.  "NEA has said from the beginning that we need to follow the science, and evidence shows that COVID-19 vaccines, combined wi…

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Business
USPS Will Start Delaying Some Mail Service In Cost-Cutting Measure USPS Will Start Delaying Some Mail Service In Cost-Cutting Measure
USPS Will Start Delaying Some Mail Service In Cost-Cutting Measure The United States Postal Service is planning to begin slowing the delivery of first-class mail in an effort to save money, despite some opposition. NPR reported that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's 10-year plan has been met with criticism from some members of the US Postal Service's Board of Governors. The news outlet reported that the board's governor, Ronald Stroman said the decision isn't justified by the "relatively low financial return," and creates dangerous risks. DeJoy said adjustments have been made, but still wants to move forward with the plan.  NPR said DeJoy a…

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News
COVID-19: CDC Issues Strong Endorsement For Vaccines During Pregnancy COVID-19: CDC Issues Strong Endorsement For Vaccines During Pregnancy
Covid-19: CDC Issues Strong Endorsement For Vaccines During Pregnancy The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging pregnant people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid the rise in cases of the delta variant in the United States. The CDC released new data regarding the vaccine's safety among pregnant people on Wednesday, Aug. 11, and recommended that everyone ages 12 and older get the vaccine. “CDC encourages all pregnant people or people who are thinking about becoming pregnant and those breastfeeding to get vaccinated to protect themselves from COVID-19,” CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said. “The vaccines are safe and effective, and …

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News
MS-13 Member Sentenced For Long Island Murder Spree, DA Says MS-13 Member Sentenced For Long Island Murder Spree, DA Says
MS-13 Member Sentenced For Long Island Murder Spree, DA Says An MS-13 gang member from Long Island has been sentenced for his role in the murders of two people. Elmer Gutierrez, age 21, of Valley Stream, was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison on Tuesday, Aug. 10, according to Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith. The DA's Office said Gutierrez pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and first-degree conspiracy on June 24. “Elmer Gutierrez helped to orchestrate the murders of both Ian Cruz and Harold Sermeno and dealt the final blow in Sermeno’s murder, slicing his neck with a machete after the 17-year old was shot five times i…

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Police & Fire
Police Ask Public's Help In IDing Suspect In Attempted Western Mass Arson Police Ask Public's Help In IDing Suspect In Attempted Western Mass Arson
Police Ask Public's Help In IDing Suspect In Attempted Western Mass Arson Police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect in an attempted arson investigation in Western Massachusetts. Authorities believe the man may have been involved in an attempted arson that took place in Berkshire County, in downtown Pittsfield, in the early hours of Wednesday, Aug. 4, The Pittsfield Police Department reported on Wednesday, Aug. 11.  UPDATED with additional information: The Pittsfield Police Department is asking for the public's assistance with... Posted by Pittsfield Police Department on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Anyone with information is asked to contact…

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Business
New Alcoholic Mountain Dew Product To Launch New Alcoholic Mountain Dew Product To Launch
New Alcoholic Mountain Dew Product To Launch PepsiCo is partnering with the Boston Beer Company to create a new alcoholic Mountain Dew product. Boston Beer said in an announcement on Tuesday, Aug. 10 that "HARD MTN DEW" will hit the shelves in early 2022. The beverage will have an Alcohol by Volume (ABV) of 5 percent, the company said. Boston Beer also provided a photo of the products, listing an original Mountain Dew flavor, along with black cherry and watermelon. "The Boston Beer Company partnership combines two recognized leaders in our respective industries to address the changing tastes of drinkers and we are thrilled at the opp…

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News
Recall Issued For Frozen Chicken Products Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination Recall Issued For Frozen Chicken Products Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
Recall Issued For Frozen Chicken Products Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination More than 59,200 pounds of chicken products are being recalled because they might be contaminated with salmonella. The frozen, raw, breaded, and pre-browned, stuffed chicken products were produced by Serenade Foods on Wednesday, Feb. 24 and Thursday, Feb. 25, US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced on Monday, Aug. 9. The USDA said the following products are being recalled: 5-oz individually plastic-wrapped packages of “Dutch Farms Chicken with Broccoli & Cheese” with lot code BR 1055 and BEST IF USED BY FEB 24 2023. 5-oz individually plastic-wrapped…

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16-Year-Old Charged In Westchester Murder Caught On Video 16-Year-Old Charged In Westchester Murder Caught On Video
16-Year-Old Charged In Westchester Murder Caught On Video A 16-year-old has been indicted for allegedly fatally shooting a man in Westchester County in an incident caught on video. The Yonkers Police Department reported that the Delaware teen was booked by police on Monday, Aug. 9 on the charge of second-degree murder in the death of Javon Merrill, age 27, of Yonkers.  Police said the teen, who was not identified because he is classified as a juvenile offender, is accused of shooting Merrill in the chest shortly before 9:40 p.m. Oct. 27, 2020, inside the Triangle Deli at 286 Ashburton Ave. Investigators used surveillance video, int…

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Police & Fire
Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Of 37-Year-Old On Long Island Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Of 37-Year-Old On Long Island
Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Of 37-Year-Old On Long Island Police are investigating the death of a 37-year-old man who was shot multiple times on Long Island. The Nassau County Police Department reported that the incident happened at about 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 10 on 43 California Avenue in Hempstead. When officers arrived, they found the man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead. His identity has not yet been released. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact authorities by calling 1-800-244-TIPS or 911. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily…

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Alleged MS-13 Member From Nassau County Sentenced In Machete Murder Of 19-Year-Old Alleged MS-13 Member From Nassau County Sentenced In Machete Murder Of 19-Year-Old
Alleged MS-13 Member From Nassau County Sentenced In Machete Murder Of 19-Year-Old An alleged member of the MS-13 gang from Long Island was sentenced for murdering a man with a machete in 2017 in the Massapequa Park Preserve. Antonio Cullal, age 26, of Hempstead, was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for his role in the murder of 19-year-old Julio Cesar Espantzay-Gonzales. Cullal pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and second-degree conspiracy on June 15, , according to the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. “Antonio Cullal and other MS-13 gang members followed the orders they were given by the gang hierarchy and killed Julio Cesar Espantzay-Gonzales…

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