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Nicole Valinote

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nvalinote@dailyvoice.com

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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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News

Nassau County Beaches Closed To Bathing Due To Bacteria Levels A pair of Long Island beaches have closed to bathing due to elevated bacteria levels. The Nassau County Department of Health said that effective Thursday, July 15, the Biltmore Beach Club in Massapequa is closed. Philip Healey Beach in Massapequa is remaining closed to bathing as well. Both beaches will be closed until testing shows bacteria levels "within acceptable limits," the health department said. For the latest information on beaches opening and closing, health officials said you can call 516-227-9700.

by Nicole Valinote

07/15/2021

Politics

Matt Damon Endorses Candidate For Town Justice In Northern Westchester A famous actor has endorsed a candidate running for a post in New York. Matt Damon, known for his roles in movies such as Good Will Hunting and The Martian, recorded a video sharing his endorsement of Clark Petschek for Bedford Town Justice in Northern Westchester County. Petschek is running against Jodi Kimmel for the position. Damon, a native of Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a longtime friend of Petschek, since they were roommates at Harvard University. "He's one of the most exceptional people I've met in my life," Damon said. "I've followed his life and career closely since c…

by Nicole Valinote

07/15/2021

Business

Five Sunscreens Recalled Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical Johnson & Johnson is recalling five of its aerosol sunscreens after testing found low levels of a carcinogen in the products. On Wednesday, July 14, the company reported that low levels of benzene were found in the following products: NEUTROGENA® Beach Defense® aerosol sunscreen, NEUTROGENA® Cool Dry Sport aerosol sunscreen, NEUTROGENA® Invisible Daily™ defense aerosol sunscreen, NEUTROGENA® Ultra Sheer® aerosol sunscreen, and AVEENO® Protect + Refresh aerosol sunscreen J&J said benzene isn't an ingredient in any of the products, and it is investigating the cause. Anyone usi…

by Nicole Valinote

07/15/2021

Lifestyle

New Ice Cream Parlor Opens Its Doors In Westchester A new ice cream parlor has officially opened its doors in Westchester County. Ice Cream Social opened in White Plains on Monday, July 5. The shop is located at 481 Mamaroneck Ave. "The point of Ice Cream Social is to help create the kind of city we want to live in," said Erin O'Keefe, who opened up the shop with Pam Geiger. "We are White Plains natives and love White Plains, and this is our way of giving back to the community, as we're hoping this will be a community-oriented space for friends, family, parents and kids to enjoy." The business' online menu lists a variety of flav…

by Nicole Valinote

07/15/2021

Police & Fire

Man Enters Long Island Home Through Unlocked Door, Threatens Resident, Police Say A Long Island man was arrested after police said he entered a home and threatened one of the residents. The Nassau County Police Department reported that on Wednesday, July 14, at about 9:20 p.m., Shawn Paprocki, age 42, of Baldwin, entered the home in Oceanside through an unlocked door. Police said a 54-year-old man who lives in the home confronted Paprocki, and Paprocki began threatening him. A 53-year-old woman who also lives in the home then called the police to report the incident. Authorities said Paprocki "was combative and highly intoxicated" when officers arrived a…

by Nicole Valinote

07/15/2021

News

NY Lawmakers Oppose Decision To Open Chick-fil-A Restaurants At State Rest Stops Several New York legislators are speaking out in opposition as Chick-fil-A prepares to open restaurants at state highway rest stops. Construction is set to begin on the project to develop 27 service areas on the thruway on Thursday, July 29. The project plans to expand the food and drink options at rest stops to include a number of well-known restaurant chains. The project was announced earlier this month. In a letter addressed to New York State Thruway Authority Executive Director Matthew Driscoll, Assemblymember Harry Bronson, of Rochester, said the decision to include Chick-fil-A should …

by Nicole Valinote

07/15/2021

Lifestyle

Long Island Seafood Restaurant Praised For 'Wonderful' Lobster Rolls A Long Island seafood restaurant is making a splash among online reviewers for its lobster rolls and scenic views. Suffolk County's Jerry and the Mermaid has received a four-star rating on Yelp from nearly 550 reviews. The family-owned restaurant is located at 469 East Main Street in Riverhead, and it has been in operation since the 1990s. The restaurant's website advertises that its lobster rolls are now available daily. Find the full menu here. "The lobster comes in a hot dish separate from the roll so as not to make it soggy before it gets to your table," Yelper Ali M., …

by Nicole Valinote

07/15/2021

Lifestyle

Breakfast All Day: Area Eatery Draws Rave Reviews For Home Fries, Cannoli Pancakes A restaurant in the Hudson Valley that specializes in comfort food is being met with a wave of positive reviews online. Putnam County staple Countryside Kitchen has received four-and-a-half stars on Yelp from its nearly 300 reviews. The restaurant is located at 493 Route 6 in Mahopac. Yelpers have praised the restaurant's service and hospitality, along with its all-day breakfast menu. "I ordered Dirty Benny for breakfast, biscuits topped with corned beef hash, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce," one Yelper wrote. "Some potatoes on the side. Phenomenal! My coffee was refil…

by Nicole Valinote

07/15/2021

News

Long Island Grandmother Celebrates Recovery After Beating Covid-19, Pancreatitis A Long Island woman celebrated her recovery at a hospital where six months earlier she nearly lost her life to severe pancreatitis caused by COVID-19 complications. Suffolk County resident Alisa White, age 61, of Wyandanch, was admitted to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore in January to be treated for severe pancreatitis, according to Northwell Health. This developed after White had already been hospitalized for a "prolonged" period with COVID-19. Northwell Health said White was put in a medically-induced coma and taken to Huntington Hospital, where she had…

by Nicole Valinote

07/15/2021

News

16 Charged In Drug Trafficking Bust After Probe Launched In Hudson Valley Authorities announced that 16 people were indicted for allegedly trafficking drugs in multiple states. New York State Attorney General Letitia James said the individuals trafficked prescription opioids and cocaine in Brooklyn, Staten Island, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. James made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon, July 14. We busted a major drug trafficking ring operating throughout New York, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.In our third major action in the past month, 16 individuals have been charged for their roles in flooding our communities with tens of thousands of opioid…

by Nicole Valinote

07/14/2021

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