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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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Police & Fire
Residents Displaced After Syosset Home Severely Damaged In Fire Residents Displaced After Syosset Home Severely Damaged In Fire
Residents Displaced After Syosset Home Severely Damaged In Fire Residents of a Long Island home were displaced after a fire severely damaged the residence.  Responders raced to the house in Syosset, located on Bluebird Drive, as it became engulfed in flames at about 4:40 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, the Nassau County Police Department said. The 42-year-old man who owned the home told authorities that all occupants were outside, NCPD said. Police said the Syosset Fire Department responded to the scene and was assisted by: Jericho Fire Department Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department Oyster Bay Fire Department Plainview Fire Department Westbury Fire D…

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Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Impersonating Code Enforcement Inspector, Trying To Defraud Hicksville Business Man Accused Of Impersonating Code Enforcement Inspector, Trying To Defraud Hicksville Business
Man Accused Of Impersonating Code Enforcement Inspector, Trying To Defraud Hicksville Business A 54-year-old man is facing charges after police said he pretended to be a code enforcement inspector on Long Island in an attempt to defraud businesses.  John Garland, of Queens, was arrested for an incident that happened in Hicksville at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7, the Nassau County Police Department said. Detectives found that Garland entered G & J Dry Cleaners 2 Incorporated, which is located at 212 West Old Country Road, and claimed to be a code enforcement inspector for the town of Oyster Bay, NCPD reported. Police said Garland wore an orange vest and showed identification…

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Obituaries
Ossining HS Grad, Age 40, Remembered As 'Talented Athlete Who Led An Active Life' Ossining HS Grad, Age 40, Remembered As 'Talented Athlete Who Led An Active Life'
Ossining HS Grad, Age 40, Remembered As 'Talented Athlete Who Led An Active Life' A man who graduated from a Northern Westchester high school and was known as a talented athlete who competed at the collegiate level has died at the age of 40. George Robert “G.R.” Tryon III died peacefully in Ulster County on Tuesday, Sept. 6, in Kingston, according to his obituary. He was a graduate of Ossining High School, where he received 11 varsity letters in baseball, football, and wrestling. "G.R. was a talented athlete who led an active life," his obituary reads. He continued wrestling at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania, where he received a bachelor's degree in business. "Dur…

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News
Lane Reduction Planned For Busy Roadway In Northern Westchester, Putnam Counties Lane Reduction Planned For Busy Roadway In Northern Westchester, Putnam Counties
Lane Reduction Planned For Busy Roadway In Northern Westchester, Putnam Counties A stretch of a busy roadway in the region will be reduced to a single lane in the coming days to facilitate roadway paving. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that motorists in Northern Westchester and Putnam counties should be aware that Route 9D between Manitou Station Road in Philipstown and Route 6 in Cortlandt will be reduced to a single lane with alternating traffic controlled by individuals with flags. The lane reduction will take place daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday, Sept. 12, through Friday, Sept. 16, officials said.

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Lifestyle
'Our New Go-To': Farmingdale Eatery Drawing Rave Reviews Shortly After Opening 'Our New Go-To': Farmingdale Eatery Drawing Rave Reviews Shortly After Opening
'Our New Go-To': Farmingdale Eatery Drawing Rave Reviews Shortly After Opening A Long Island eatery that opened earlier this summer has quickly established itself as a go-to spot for some residents. Vico first began serving customers its hand-crafted pasta dishes in Farmingdale on Tuesday, June 28. The eatery, located at 313 Main St. in Farmingdale, is named after Vico Equense, a coastal town in southern Italy. While the restaurant hasn't been open for long, some online reviewers said the restaurant has already become their new go-to restaurant. "You definitely can taste the freshness and quality!" Keith S., of North Massapequa, said in a Yelp review. "We reall…

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Lifestyle
'This Is My Pizza Spot For Life': Popular Hartsdale Eatery Draws Customers From Near, Far 'This Is My Pizza Spot For Life': Popular Hartsdale Eatery Draws Customers From Near, Far
'This Is My Pizza Spot For Life': Popular Hartsdale Eatery Draws Customers From Near, Far A popular pizzeria in Westchester County has drawn rave reviews from customers who say its pies are among the best in the area. Hartsdale House of Pizza began serving customers in 2019. Located at 203 East Hartsdale Ave. in Hartsdale, the eatery offers a variety of New York-style pizzas, along with paninis, wraps, pasta dishes, calzones, and more. Some pizzas offered on the menu include the buffalo chicken pizza, the chicken bruschetta square pizza, and "The Angry Pie," made with hot soppressata, mozzarella, Calabrian chili oil, and Mike's hot honey. Certain online rev…

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Lifestyle
Fairfield County Resident Wins $250,000 In State Lottery Fairfield County Resident Wins $250,000 In State Lottery
Fairfield County Resident Wins $250,000 In State Lottery A Fairfield County resident has claimed a $250,000 Connecticut Lottery prize. Bridgeport resident Chhumnith Houry won the "$250,000 Cashword 9" prize from a ticket purchased at Wood's Mart in Bridgeport, CT Lottery announced on Tuesday, Sept. 6. The lottery said the store is located at 427 Wood Ave. Other noteworthy winners CT Lottery announced on Tuesday include: Hartford County resident Lucecita Marte, of Bristol, who claimed a $78,644 prize from a "PLAY4 DAY" ticket purchased at BZ Food Mart in Bristol Tolland County resident Cesar Marquez, of Vernon, who claimed a…

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Business
'Not Our Final Farewell': Italian Restaurant In CT Closes After 20 Years In Business 'Not Our Final Farewell': Italian Restaurant In CT Closes After 20 Years In Business
'Not Our Final Farewell': Italian Restaurant In CT Closes After 20 Years In Business The owners of a Connecticut eatery announced the closure of their restaurant after two decades in business and shared plans to pursue new opportunities within the community. Hartford County staple Cugino's Restaurant, located in the town of Farmington, has closed, the owners announced on Tuesday, Sept. 6. "We want to express our gratitude to our community for supporting our business over the past 20+ years," the announcement reads. "Despite our successes and best efforts, we could not come to a lease agreement with the new property owner. As a result, we were recently put into a position to…

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Police & Fire
Woman Charged With Identity Theft For Using Credit Card Stolen In Fairfield County, Police Say Woman Charged With Identity Theft For Using Credit Card Stolen In Fairfield County, Police Say
Woman Charged With Identity Theft For Using Credit Card Stolen In Fairfield County, Police Say A 40-year-old woman is facing an identity theft charge after investigators reported that she used a credit card that was stolen from a vehicle in Fairfield County. Darien Police Department officers responded to Philadelphia on Tuesday, Aug. 30, to extradite Colleen Kane, who was being held on a fugitive from justice charge, the Darien Police Department said. Police said Kane waived extradition and was transported back to Darien. She was being held on an arrest warrant stemming from a motor vehicle burglary that happened on Old Kings Highway in Darien on May 25, authorities reported. …

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News
New York Woman Claims '$1,000 A Day For Life' Lottery Prize New York Woman Claims '$1,000 A Day For Life' Lottery Prize
New York Woman Claims '$1,000 A Day For Life' Lottery Prize A New York woman claimed a lottery prize valued at millions of dollars. Niagara County resident Sue Wilson, of Lewiston, claimed a "$1,000 A Day For Life" top prize from the Thursday, June 30, CASH4LIFE drawing, New York Lottery announced on Wednesday, Aug. 31. The top prize guarantees a minimum payout of $7 million, NY Lottery reported. Wilson chose to receive the prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $4,557,000 after required withholdings, the lottery said. NY Lottery said the ticket was purchased at Tops Markets, which is located at 7200 Niagara Falls Boulevard in Niagara Falls. The …

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