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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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Know Them? FBI Renews Call For Help IDing Those Who Unlawfully Entered Capitol During Riot Know Them? FBI Renews Call For Help IDing Those Who Unlawfully Entered Capitol During Riot
Know Them? FBI Renews Call For Help IDing Those Who Unlawfully Entered Capitol During Riot The FBI is asking the public for help identifying those who unlawfully entered the United States Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6. The FBI said it is looking for individuals who are accused of committing a number of crimes, including assaulting law enforcement personnel, destroying property, and more.  The agency released photos and videos of the individuals it is looking for. Anyone with information on the individuals involved is asked to contact the FBI at 1-‪800-225-5324 or online here. The #FBI is still seeking information regarding people who instigated violence at the U.S. Capitol o…

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Treasure Believed Buried By Mobster Shot In NJ Could Be Worth $100 Million, Report Says Treasure Believed Buried By Mobster Shot In NJ Could Be Worth $100 Million, Report Says
Treasure Believed Buried By Mobster Shot In NJ Could Be Worth $100 Million, Report Says A legendary treasure that was believed to be buried by a mobster shot in New Jersey in the 1930s could be worth tens of millions of dollars, new reports say. Dutch Schultz, whose real name was Arthur Flegenheimer, was a well-known bootlegger and racketeer in the Hudson Valley and Catskills area, the Times Union reports. He muttered odd phrases on his deathbed after the 1935 shooting in Newark, that many believed were coded references to the town of Phoenicia in the Catskills, NY, the outlet said. Schultz is believed to have hidden a combination of paper money, gold coins, bonds and jewelry…

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Steakhouse Chain To Open New Long Island Location Steakhouse Chain To Open New Long Island Location
Steakhouse Chain To Open New Long Island Location A well-known restaurant chain is planning to open its second Long Island location. On Thursday, July 29, Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão announced plans to open a new restaurant at the Walt Whitman Shops in Huntington Station. The other Long Island restaurant is located in Carle Place. The company said the restaurant will have a bar lounge and a Churrasco Grill where guests will be able to watch the chefs prepare and grill meat over an open flame.  The chain hasn't announced when the restaurant is expected to open. “We’ve been fortunate to be able to bring our experience …

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Women Accused Of Stealing $780 Worth Of Clothing From Popular Fairfield County Store Women Accused Of Stealing $780 Worth Of Clothing From Popular Fairfield County Store
Women Accused Of Stealing $780 Worth Of Clothing From Popular Fairfield County Store A woman was charged for allegedly stealing clothes worth $780 from a Fairfield County store. The New Canaan Police Department announced Tuesday, July 27 that the investigation began after officers responded to a report of a larceny at The Athletic Shoe Factory located at 3 Forest Street shortly after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17. Investigators used video surveillance to identify two suspects. Amina Zejnilovic, age 49, of the Bronx, was identified as one of the suspects, authorities said.  Police said they will identify the second suspect once she surrenders on her arrest warrant.…

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Treasure Believed To Be Buried By NY Mobster Could Be Worth $100 Million, Report Says Treasure Believed To Be Buried By NY Mobster Could Be Worth $100 Million, Report Says
Treasure Believed To Be Buried By NY Mobster Could Be Worth $100 Million, Report Says A legendary treasure that was believed to be buried by a mobster in the 1930s in upstate New York could be worth tens of millions of dollars. The Albany Times Union reported that Dutch Schultz, whose real name was Arthur Flegenheimer, was a well-known bootlegger and racketeer in the Hudson Valley and Catskills area. After Schultz was shot in Newark, New Jersey in 1935, he said odd phrases on his deathbed that many believed were coded references to the town of Phoenicia in the Catskills, the Times Union said. Schultz is believed to have hidden a combination of paper money, gold co…

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Connecticut's Minimum Wage To Take Effect In Days Connecticut's Minimum Wage To Take Effect In Days
Connecticut's Minimum Wage To Take Effect In Days Connecticut's minimum wage is set to increase to $13 soon, as the state progresses toward a $15 minimum wage.  Beginning Sunday, Aug. 1, the minimum wage will increase from $12 per hour to $13 per hour.  The legislation was signed into law by Gov. Ned Lamont in 2019, requiring scheduled increases over a five-year period until the minimum wage will ultimately increase to $15 on June 1 of 2023. “Nobody working a full-time job should live in poverty,” Lamont said. “For too long, while the nation’s economy grew, the income of the lowest-earning workers has stayed flat, making already…

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Police Searching For Duo Who Spray-Painted Suffolk County Liquor Store Police Searching For Duo Who Spray-Painted Suffolk County Liquor Store
Police Searching For Duo Who Spray-Painted Suffolk County Liquor Store Police are asking the public for help finding two people accused of spray-painting graffiti on a Long Island business. Two people spray-painted graffiti that read "687" on a security gate at Mastic Liquors at about 2:10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. The business is located at 1619 Montauk Highway in Mastic. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

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COVID-19: Indoor Diners Must Show Proof Of Being Vaccinated, NY Restaurant Group Says COVID-19: Indoor Diners Must Show Proof Of Being Vaccinated, NY Restaurant Group Says
Covid-19: Indoor Diners Must Show Proof Of Being Vaccinated, NY Restaurant Group Says Union Square Hospitality Group will begin requiring customers at its restaurants to show proof that they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. CNBC reported that the decision was announced by the company's CEO, Danny Meyer, on Thursday, July 29. He said the policy applies to indoor diners, and it also applies to employees. Meyer is the founder of Shake Shack. He told CNBC that the fast-food chain will make its own decision about its vaccine policy "at the appropriate time." Union Square Hospitality Group has a number of restaurants in the New York City and Washington, DC area, including U…

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COVID-19: Biden Wants States To Offer $100 Incentives To Get Vaccinated, Report Says COVID-19: Biden Wants States To Offer $100 Incentives To Get Vaccinated, Report Says
Covid-19: Biden Wants States To Offer $100 Incentives To Get Vaccinated, Report Says President Joe Biden is calling on state and local governments to offer $100 payments to residents as an incentive to get vaccinated against COVID-19.  The Hill reported that the Treasury Department made the announcement on Thursday, July 29, as the Biden administration pushes for more Americans to get vaccinated. The news outlet said the payments would be offered to those who have been vaccinated recently. The states and local governments would use funds from the American Rescue Plan for the program. New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio announced on Wednesday that residents who receive …

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Western Mass Woman Sentenced For Stealing $260K-Plus In Government Benefits Western Mass Woman Sentenced For Stealing $260K-Plus In Government Benefits
Western Mass Woman Sentenced For Stealing $260K-Plus In Government Benefits A Hampden County woman was sentenced in federal court for stealing more than $260,000 in government benefits. Debbie Moore, age 57, of Springfield, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 27, to five years of supervised release, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts announced. The first six months of Moore's sentence are set to be served under house arrest. Moore pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government money in September of 2020. The Attorney's Office said from November of 2003 through February of 2018, $261,933 in Social Security Retirement benefits intended for M…

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