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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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Long Island Man Wins $1 Million In NY Lottery Mega Millions/Powerball Scratch-Off Long Island Man Wins $1 Million In NY Lottery Mega Millions/Powerball Scratch-Off
Long Island Man Wins $1 Million In NY Lottery Mega Millions/Powerball Scratch-Off A Long Island man had luck on his side, as he purchased a winning $1 Million New York Lottery ticket. Suffolk County resident Steven Rickert bought the winning ticket at 7-Eleven located at 160 Sunnyside Boulevard in Plainview, according to the New York Lottery. The Manorville man decided to receive his winnings in a single lump-sum payment of $585,900 after required withholdings.  Rickert said his strategy for winning the prize was to "just keep scratching."

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Police & Fire
Nassau County Man Accused Of Assaulting Police Officer While Resisting Arrest Nassau County Man Accused Of Assaulting Police Officer While Resisting Arrest
Nassau County Man Accused Of Assaulting Police Officer While Resisting Arrest A Long Island man has been charged after authorities said he assaulted a police officer while resisting arrest. The Nassau County Police Department said officers responded to a home in Roosevelt on Eddy Road around 11:45 p.m. Saturday, July 10. Investigators reportedly determined that Bernard Norwood, age 37, of Roosevelt, had assaulted a female victim, whose age was not released. Police said Norwood resisted arrest and struck an officer in the nose and face, which caused the officer to bleed.  NCPD said Norwood was then taken by ambulance to a hospital for assessment. The officer wh…

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Obituaries
Memorial Services Scheduled For Long Island Man Who Went Missing While Fishing With Son Memorial Services Scheduled For Long Island Man Who Went Missing While Fishing With Son
Memorial Services Scheduled For Long Island Man Who Went Missing While Fishing With Son Memorial services have been scheduled for the Long Island man who went missing after falling overboard while fishing with his son on Northport Bay. William E. Law Inc. Funeral Home in Massapequa said Christopher Calma's visition service will take place on Tuesday, July 13, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. His funeral service is set for Wednesday, July 14 at 9:45 a.m. at St. Raphael's in East Meadow. The 50-year-old Bethpage man was fishing with his 14-year-old son when he fell into the water at about 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 3, Suffolk County Police reported. Multiple agencies were involved i…

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Sports
NBA Player Donovan Mitchell Visits Westchester To Unveil Refurbished Basketball Courts NBA Player Donovan Mitchell Visits Westchester To Unveil Refurbished Basketball Courts
NBA Player Donovan Mitchell Visits Westchester To Unveil Refurbished Basketball Courts NBA star Donovan Mitchell paid a visit to his former home of Westchester County to celebrate the unveiling of refurbished basketball courts. Mitchell, a prep standout in Connecticut who plays for the Utah Jazz, attended a ribbon-cutting at The Children's Village in Dobbs Ferry, where his grandmother worked, said ESPN writer Nick DePaula. DePaula tweeted that the family made the donation as part of Mitchell's DON 3 shoe launch with Adidas.  Mitchell attended Canterbury School in New Milford, in Litchfield County, Connecticut, and Greenwich Country Day School in Fairfield Coun…

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Tyson Chicken Recall Expands To Nearly 9 Million Pounds, USDA Says Tyson Chicken Recall Expands To Nearly 9 Million Pounds, USDA Says
Tyson Chicken Recall Expands To Nearly 9 Million Pounds, USDA Says A Tyson Foods recall of ready-to-eat frozen chicken has expanded, now including an additional 500,000 pounds of the products.  The company is now recalling 8,955,296 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products that could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The United States Department of Agriculture announced the update on Thursday, July 8. The recall was initially announced on July 3. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that three illnesses have been linked to the products, and one person has died. The products were produced between D…

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Lifestyle
Long Island Restaurant Noted For Fresh, Healthy Ingredients Long Island Restaurant Noted For Fresh, Healthy Ingredients
Long Island Restaurant Noted For Fresh, Healthy Ingredients A Long Island ramen and poke bowl restaurant is enjoying positive feedback for its healthy ingredients and vegan options.  Sherry Blossom is in Long Beach at 78 West Park Ave. The owners said on the restaurant's website that their goal is "to use the most healthy products to create the highest quality takeout food imaginable at an affordable price."  In addition to ramen and poke bowls, the menu also includes sushi burritos and bubble tea. The business has received a five-star rating on Yelp from more than 170 reviews. Some Yelpers have mentioned they appreciate Sherr…

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Police & Fire
Officers Rescue 1-Year-Old Locked In Car At Long Island Beach, Police Report Officers Rescue 1-Year-Old Locked In Car At Long Island Beach, Police Report
Officers Rescue 1-Year-Old Locked In Car At Long Island Beach, Police Report Police officers rescued a child who was locked in a car with the windows up on Long Island. The incident happened on Saturday, July 10, at about 4:45 p.m. in Atlantic Beach, according to the Nassau County Police Department.  The 1-year-old girl was locked in a car with the air conditioner set to "on," but the car had automatically shut off., said police.  Officers reportedly broke the window to free the girl.  The Atlantic Beach Fire Department Medics then evaluated the girl and determined she was healthy and could be returned to her family. Two officers suffered multiple …

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Unusual Illness Killing Large Number Of Birds In Eastern US Unusual Illness Killing Large Number Of Birds In Eastern US
Unusual Illness Killing Large Number Of Birds In Eastern US A mysterious illness has been sickening songbirds in the eastern United States since May of this year, and researchers are working to discover the cause.  The illness was first discovered in Washington, DC, and hundreds of cases in nine Midwestern and Eastern states have been reported since. Science Magazine reported that researchers have found that certain species of bird, such as blue jays and American robins, seem to be more susceptible to being infected. Young birds also may be more susceptible.  The birds experience lethargy and become blinded by crusty patches that gro…

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Police & Fire
Long Island Bar Owner Facing Charges After NYS Liquor Authority Inspection Long Island Bar Owner Facing Charges After NYS Liquor Authority Inspection
Long Island Bar Owner Facing Charges After NYS Liquor Authority Inspection A Long Island bar owner is facing charges following a New York State Liquor Authority Inspection. In a news release, the Suffolk County Police Department said Taino’s Café & Lounge was investigated at about 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 10. The business is located at 24 Middle Country Road in Coram.  Police said the bar was inspected by Sixth Precinct officers, in conjunction with: New York State Liquor Authority investigators Town of Brookhaven fire marshals Building inspectors A Law Department investigator with the Town of Brookhaven The owner of the bar, Luis Almonte, age…

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Police & Fire
Cop Injured Trying To Restrain Naked Man Running Down Long Island Road, Police Say Cop Injured Trying To Restrain Naked Man Running Down Long Island Road, Police Say
Cop Injured Trying To Restrain Naked Man Running Down Long Island Road, Police Say A police officer was injured while attempting to restrain a naked man who was running through the road. The Nassau County Police Department reported that the incident happened in Massapequa at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 10. Police said the man was known to officers from previous interactions.  After removing the man safely from the roadway, the officer was injured while trying to restrain him, according to police. Police said the officer suffered an injury to his right shoulder. The officer was taken to the hospital, where he was treated and released. The man was also brought to…

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