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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.

Nicole Valinote's Contributions

Police & Fire

Man Charged Amid Investigation Into Shooting That Injured 2 Near Lee Zeldin's Shirley Home A Long Island man is facing charges after investigators reported he was found in possession of a pistol that was used in a shooting that injured two 17-year-old boys outside of the home of Rep. Lee Zeldin. Noah Green, of Shirley, was arrested at about 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31, and charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney. “Over the past three weeks, investigators from the District Attorney’s Office working with Suffolk County Police Department dete…

by Nicole Valinote

11/01/2022

News

Commack Orthodontist Transforms Into Vecna From 'Stranger Things' For Halloween A Long Island orthodontist's office was turned "Upside Down" this Halloween. Mateer Orthodontics in Commack was transformed with elaborate "Stranger Things" decorations this year, and members of the staff dressed up as various characters from the show. @mateerortho Mateer Orthodontics transformed into Hawkins over night! We hope you enjoy our “Stranger Things Experience” ♬ Stranger Things - Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein "Mateer Orthodontics transformed into Hawkins over night! We hope you enjoy our 'Stranger Things Experience,'" the business said in a social media post. Dr. S…

by Nicole Valinote

11/01/2022

Police & Fire

1 Person Seriously Injured, 3 Dogs Killed In North Patchogue House Fire An occupant of a Long Island home was seriously injured and three dogs were found dead after a fire broke out. The North Patchogue Fire Department reported that crews responded to the blaze at about 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 31. The fire department did not share the specific location of the fire in the announcement. Officials said authorities received reports that they might be people trapped within the home and of a large smoke column. Authorities said the following fire departments were also called to the scene: Holbrook Blue Point Holtsville Patchogue Medford Hagerm…

by Nicole Valinote

11/01/2022

News

Man Claims $2 Million Lottery Prize From Ticket Purchased In Hudson Valley A man won a $2 million lottery prize from a ticket purchased in the Hudson Valley. The winning ticket was purchased in Orange County at Smokes 4 Less, which is located at 59 North Plank Road in Newburgh, the lottery said. Giaminh Dao, of Queens, claimed his Megaplier second prize for matching the first five numbers drawn in the Friday, Sept. 2, Mega Millions drawing, New York Lottery announced on Monday, Oct. 31. NY Lottery said the winning numbers from the drawing were 39 40 52 60 67 Mega Ball 20. Dao received his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $1,224,481 after require…

by Nicole Valinote

11/01/2022

Lifestyle

Wilton Man Wins $100K In State Lottery Connecticut Lottery has announced a number of big winners, including a Fairfield County resident who won a $100,000 prize. Jeffrey Riecker, of Wilton, won the $100,000 "200X 2nd Edition" prize from a ticket purchased at A-Z Variety And Cigars in Norwalk, the CT Lottery announced on Friday, Oct. 28. The lottery also announced other recent winners, including: Jimmie Singleton Jr., of Hamden, who claimed a $52,708 "PLAY4 DAY" from a ticket purchased at 7-Eleven in West Haven An unnamed Northfield resident who claimed a $50,000 Powerball prize from a ticket purchased at Xtra Mart in Thom…

by Nicole Valinote

11/01/2022

Police & Fire

Seen Her? Woman Wanted For Stealing Merchandise From Medford Target Authorities asked the public for help locating a woman who is wanted for stealing merchandise from a Long Island store. A woman stole alcoholic beverages and beauty products from Target, located at 2975 Horseblock Road in Medford, at about noon on Thursday, Oct. 13, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Monday, Oct. 31. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

by Nicole Valinote

11/01/2022

Police & Fire

Police Alert Residents After String Of Vehicle Thefts In New Canaan Police in Fairfield County issued an alert following a string of vehicle thefts. The New Canaan Police Department said the thefts and suspicious incidents took place between Friday, Oct. 28, and Sunday, Oct. 30. Officers first responded to a report of a vehicle stolen from a driveway in the area of Weed Street and Richmond Hill Road in New Canaan at about 1:20 a.m. on Friday, according to the report. The owner said the keys to their 2016 Land Rover had been left in the vehicle, along with a checkbook, a laptop, and work-related paperwork, police said. Another resident of Weed Street then …

by Nicole Valinote

10/31/2022

Business

Popular Restaurant Chain Sets Opening Date For New Location In Woodbury A restaurant chain known for its salad creations is gearing up to open its second Long Island location. Sweetgreen is set to open a new restaurant in Woodbury on Tuesday, Nov. 1, representatives announced. The eatery will donate a meal to Island Harvest, an organization that assists Long Island families experiencing food insecurity, for every meal sold on opening day. The 2,885 square-foot restaurant, located at 7969 Jericho Turnpike, will accommodate 28 guests inside and also have a large seasonal patio. Sweetgreen also commissioned New York-based artist Aliyah Salmon to c…

by Nicole Valinote

10/31/2022

Police & Fire

17-Year-Old Seriously Injured After Falling Off Running Board Of Moving Jeep In Deer Park A Long Island teenager suffered serious injuries after he fell off of the running board of a moving vehicle and hit his head. The incident happened in Deer Park at about 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. SCPD said a 17-year-old Deer Park boy was standing on the running board while holding onto the roof rack of a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee that his friend was driving south on West 4th Street, between Grand Boulevard and Park Avenue. The boy fell off of the vehicle and hit his head on the pavement, police said. He was taken to a hospital to …

by Nicole Valinote

10/31/2022

Police & Fire

Man Seriously Injured In Single-Vehicle Stony Brook Crash A 37-year-old man was seriously injured in a crash on Long Island over the weekend. The crash happened in Stony Brook at 11:45 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30, the Suffolk County Police Department said. SCPD said a Mastic man was riding a 2017 Yamaha motorcycle east on North Country Road near Parkside Drive when the motorcycle left the roadway and struck a sign. The man was hospitalized in serious condition, police reported. Authorities asked anyone with information about the crash to call police at 631-854-8652.

by Nicole Valinote

10/31/2022

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