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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: CT Requires All Long-Term Care Facility Employees To Get Vaccinated COVID-19: CT Requires All Long-Term Care Facility Employees To Get Vaccinated
Covid-19: CT Requires All Long-Term Care Facility Employees To Get Vaccinated All employees of Connecticut's long-term care facilities are required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 under a new executive order from Gov. Ned Lamont. Lamont announced on Friday, Aug. 6, that the employees will be required to receive at least their first vaccine dose no later than Tuesday, Sept. 7. The types of facilities impacted by this executive order include: Nursing homes Residential care homes Assisted living services agencies (i.e. agencies that provide staff to certain long-term care facilities) Intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities M…

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Schools
Russia Bans College In Hudson Valley It Calls 'Undesirable,' Report Says Russia Bans College In Hudson Valley It Calls 'Undesirable,' Report Says
Russia Bans College In Hudson Valley It Calls 'Undesirable,' Report Says Russia has prohibited academic ties with a college in New York, naming it an "undesirable nongovernmental organization." On Friday, Aug. 6, the Albany Times Union reported that activities at Bard College, located in Dutchess County, in Annandale-on-Hudson, were deemed "undesirable" by the General Prosecutor’s Office of the Russian Federation in June. Russia did not cite a specific reason for the designation, but hundreds of millions of dollars in charitable gifts given to the college by Hungarian-born American billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros were cited by…

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Business
Three New Swiss Chocolate Shops To Open On Long Island Three New Swiss Chocolate Shops To Open On Long Island
Three New Swiss Chocolate Shops To Open On Long Island Here's some sweet news for Long Islanders. New Swiss chocolate shops are opening up in Nassau and Suffolk counties in the coming days. Swiss chocolatier Läderach announced it will open new locations in Roosevelt Field on Monday, Aug. 9, Smith Haven Mall on Tuesday, Aug. 10, and Walt Whitman Shops on Wednesday, Aug. 11.  The new locations will be part of the company's expansion of more than 30 stores across the United States. The company said the stores will feature more than 85 varieties of Swiss artisanal chocolate. They will also have a "fresh chocolate counter," where guests c…

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Police & Fire
Duo Arrested After Large Fight Breaks Out In Western Mass Duo Arrested After Large Fight Breaks Out In Western Mass
Duo Arrested After Large Fight Breaks Out In Western Mass Two people were arrested after a large fight broke out on a western Massachusetts street and police officers were assaulted.  Police in Franklin County received reports of a large fight in Greenfield, on Main Street near the intersection of Miles Street, with people being assaulted and items broken at about 10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 6,  When officers arrived at the scene, they were surrounded by about 30 to 50 people involved in the fight, according to the Greenfield Police Department. Officers called for assistance, and troopers and police from the area responded. Authoritie…

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Politics
Details Emerge On 'Scaled Down' Obama Weekend Birthday Bash In Martha's Vineyard Details Emerge On 'Scaled Down' Obama Weekend Birthday Bash In Martha's Vineyard
Details Emerge On 'Scaled Down' Obama Weekend Birthday Bash In Martha's Vineyard Former President Barack Obama hosted his 60th birthday party in Martha's Vineyard over the weekend, an event a spokeswoman said would be scaled down due to the increase in COVID-19 cases across the country. Axios initially reported that 475 guests and around 200 support staff were set to attend the party on Saturday, Aug. 7.  It was set to be outdoors, and guests were asked to be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, a spokeswoman for Obama later said due to the spread of the Delta variant, the former president and first lady decided to scale the party down to only include close friends an…

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Police & Fire
Teen Nabbed With Loaded Handgun After Crashing Car Into Long Island Car Wash, Police Say Teen Nabbed With Loaded Handgun After Crashing Car Into Long Island Car Wash, Police Say
Teen Nabbed With Loaded Handgun After Crashing Car Into Long Island Car Wash, Police Say An 18-year-old was arrested after police said he crashed a car into a Long Island car wash and was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun.  Kariem Harrell, of Medford, crashed a 2008 Infiniti G35 at about 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.  Police said the car overturned into the Robo Automatic Car Wash located at 601 Montauk Highway in East Patchogue. Harrell and two passengers in the vehicle were taken to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries. Investigators determined that Harrell was in possession of a loaded handgun,…

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Governor Requests Aid For CT Farmers Who Suffered Damage From Tropical Storm Elsa Governor Requests Aid For CT Farmers Who Suffered Damage From Tropical Storm Elsa
Governor Requests Aid For CT Farmers Who Suffered Damage From Tropical Storm Elsa Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has submitted a request to the federal government to help farmers who lost crops and suffered damage from Tropical Storm Elsa in early July. The governor made submitted an agricultural disaster declaration request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, according to an announcement on Thursday, Aug. 5. If the disaster declaration is approved, farmers in the state will be eligible for certain federal disaster assistance programs, including emergency loans. “Farm owners are small business owners, and not only are they responsible for employing a significant nu…

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Schools
New Principal Named At High School In Fairfield County New Principal Named At High School In Fairfield County
New Principal Named At High School In Fairfield County A high school in Fairfield County has announced its new principal. Matthew Forker is the new principal of Stamford High School, Stamford Public Schools announced on Wednesday, Aug. 4. Forker replaced Raymond Manka, who left his position in June after accepting a new job at New Milford High School. According to the announcement, Forker served as the assistant principal at the high school for the past 10 years. He began his teaching career in the social studies department. Forker is also a graduate of Stamford High School's class of 1992. “Matt’s commitment to and knowledge of the SHS…

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Police & Fire
Police Searching For Woman Accused Of Using Counterfeit Money At Long Island CVS Police Searching For Woman Accused Of Using Counterfeit Money At Long Island CVS
Police Searching For Woman Accused Of Using Counterfeit Money At Long Island CVS Police are asking the public for help identifying and locating a woman accused of using counterfeit money to purchase gift cards at a Long Island store. At about 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, July 1, a woman used four counterfeit $100 bills to purchase gift cards at a CVS in Shirley,  The Suffolk County Police Department reported. Police said the CVS is located at 964 Montauk Highway. Authorities are offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Information can be submitted by calling Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.

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Lifestyle
New Hudson Valley Restaurant Offers Ramen, Vegetarian Dishes & More New Hudson Valley Restaurant Offers Ramen, Vegetarian Dishes & More
New Hudson Valley Restaurant Offers Ramen, Vegetarian Dishes & More The owner of a new Hudson Valley restaurant said the eatery, which opened earlier this summer, focuses on Asian cuisine "with an American twist." Underground Ramen & Taco opened its doors in Rockland County on Friday, July 2. The restaurant, located in Chestnut Ridge, is located at 811 Chestnut Ridge Road.  Hank Barrett opened the location with David Benitelli, who also owns Harvest Moon Caterers. Barrett said he and Benitelli saw an opportunity when the location became available.  He said they saw that they had a niche by opening a place that offers a blend of rame…

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