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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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Gabby Petito's Parents File Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Utah PD, Report Says Gabby Petito's Parents File Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Utah PD, Report Says
Gabby Petito's Parents File Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Utah PD, Report Says Gabby Petito's parents have filed a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit against a Utah police department that investigated a domestic incident between Petito and her fiancé Brian Laundrie two weeks before Laundrie killed her, according to a report from CNN. The news outlet reported on Thursday, Nov. 3, that the Petito family's attorney James McConkie confirmed the lawsuit against the Moab City Police Department, which alleges that officers in the department failed to protect Petito when investigating a domestic disturbance involving the couple on Aug. 12, 2021. "The purpose of this…

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Lifestyle
Brand-New Coffee Shop Up, Running In Westchester Brand-New Coffee Shop Up, Running In Westchester
Brand-New Coffee Shop Up, Running In Westchester A new coffee shop is open for business in Northern Westchester. Matters Coffee is located at 50 Maple St. in Croton-on-Hudson. The coffee shop focuses on offering responsibly-sourced and sustainable beverages, according to the Matters Coffee website. Throughout the fall, Matters Coffee is also offering a seasonal menu, with caffeinated and non-caffeinated options, including pumpkin pie chai, apple cider, pumpkin cinnamon iced coffee, and caramel apple steamer. "I'm so glad this coffee shop opened up!! It's convenient, great parking, delicious drinks, friendly staff," Kristen M. wrote…

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Police & Fire
Driver Found To Have Active Warrant During Traffic Stop In Darien, Police Say Driver Found To Have Active Warrant During Traffic Stop In Darien, Police Say
Driver Found To Have Active Warrant During Traffic Stop In Darien, Police Say A Fairfield County man was found to have an active court-issued warrant during a traffic stop last week, police reported. An officer saw a vehicle traveling west on Post Road in Darien without a front license plate at about 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25, the Darien Police Department said. Police said the driver, identified as 41-year-old Gerardo Prisco-Garcia, of Norwalk, was found to have a warrant related to an incident out of Norwalk. He was processed for a charge of second-degree failure to appear and released on 10 percent of his $15,000 bond, authorities reported. Prisco-Garcia is due…

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Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Kicks Off With Tasting Event At Westchester Eatery Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Kicks Off With Tasting Event At Westchester Eatery
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Kicks Off With Tasting Event At Westchester Eatery Local officials are encouraging residents to go support local eateries with the kickoff of the Fall 2022 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week approaching. More than 150 eateries across seven counties are participating in the event, including 54 restaurants in Westchester County, according to County Executive George Latimer. The fall kickoff event was held at Zwilling Cooking Studio in Pleasantville, with a tasting event that featured a variety of chef demos. Some of the demos at the event included: Town House in New Rochelle, led by New Rochelle native Chris dos Reis La Casa Bronxvill…

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Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing 2 Children At Medford Park, Police Say Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing 2 Children At Medford Park, Police Say
Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing 2 Children At Medford Park, Police Say A 27-year-old man was charged with sexually abusing two children at a Long Island park. Rashawn Brinkley, of Medford, was arrested at Gordon Heights Children’s Park, located on Shirley Lane in Medford, at about 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2, the Suffolk County Police Department said. SCPD said two boys saw Brinkley at the park and identified him as the man who sexually abused them on Friday, Oct. 7. The boys notified a family member, who called police, authorities said.  SCPD said police had not previously been notified about the incident that happened at the park on Oct. 7. P…

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Business
Recall Issued For Air Freshener Products Due To Injury, Laceration Hazards Recall Issued For Air Freshener Products Due To Injury, Laceration Hazards
Recall Issued For Air Freshener Products Due To Injury, Laceration Hazards A company has recalled about 67,000 air fresheners due to injury and laceration hazards. Reckitt issued a recall of AirWick Fresh New Day aerosol air fresheners in “Fresh Linen” and “Fresh Waters” scents on Thursday, Nov. 3. The recall includes products with batch code B22077-NJ and date code 18/03/22, which are printed on the bottom of the can. The company said a batch of the products is missing a corrosion inhibitor, which can cause corrosion, rupture of the can, and expulsion of the can's contents. Reckitt said it received five reports of incidents involving the products…

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Multiple Injuries Reported After Building Collapses In Smithtown Multiple Injuries Reported After Building Collapses In Smithtown
Multiple Injuries Reported After Building Collapses In Smithtown Six people were hospitalized after a building partially collapsed on Long Island. Police received a report about the incident in Smithtown at about 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3, the Suffolk County Police Department reported. Police said the building, located at 840 Middle Country Road (Route 25) in the hamlet of St. James, is under construction. Two of the people who were hospitalized suffered serious injuries, police reported. Route 25 has since been reopened, police said. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice f…

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Police & Fire
Know Her? Woman Wanted In Connection To Shoplifting Incident In Central Greenwich Know Her? Woman Wanted In Connection To Shoplifting Incident In Central Greenwich
Know Her? Woman Wanted In Connection To Shoplifting Incident In Central Greenwich Police asked the public for help identifying a woman who is accused of shoplifting from a Fairfield County store. The woman is suspected of shoplifting from a store in central Greenwich, the Greenwich Police Department announced on Thursday, Nov. 3. Police did not provide further details about the incident. Authorities asked anyone who can identify the woman to call GPD at 203-622-8004 or contact the confidential tip line/email at 203-622-3333 or TIPS@greenwichct.org.

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Police & Fire
Female Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle In Connecticut Female Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle In Connecticut
Female Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle In Connecticut An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on a Connecticut roadway and died at the hospital from her injuries. Officers in Hartford County responded to the Berlin Turnpike southbound in Wethersfield near Pawtucket Avenue at about 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2, after receiving multiple reports about the crash, the Wethersfield Police Department reported. The pedestrian was found lying in the road suffering from serious injuries and was taken to Hartford Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead, police said. Police did not release her age or identity. Pre…

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Business
New Pizzeria Opens For Business In Sound Beach New Pizzeria Opens For Business In Sound Beach
New Pizzeria Opens For Business In Sound Beach A new pizzeria is serving up specialty pies on Long Island. Marinelli’s Pizzeria and Restaurant, located at 257 Echo Ave. in Sound Beach, officially opened for business on Friday, Oct. 28. The eatery's menu includes a variety of pies, including Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Chicken Marsala Pizza, Sicilian House Special, and the Marinelli deep dish pie, which is made with sausage, meatballs, pepperoni, cherry peppers, ricotta, and mozzarella. "Just grabbed a pie there," Rose Scotto wrote in a Google review. "The staff was friendly and accommodating and the pizza was among the best I’ve ever h…

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