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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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NY Man Accused Of Smuggling Snakes In His Pants Into US From Canada NY Man Accused Of Smuggling Snakes In His Pants Into US From Canada
NY Man Accused Of Smuggling Snakes In His Pants Into US From Canada A 36-year-old man from New York is accused of smuggling three snakes in his pants across the United States-Canadian border. Calvin Bautista, a resident of Richmond Hill in Queens, was arraigned on Tuesday, Oct. 4, on an indictment charging him with smuggling three Burmese pythons into the United States at the Champlain Port of Entry, according to United States Attorney Carla Freedman. The US Attorney's Office said Bautista smuggled the snakes in his pants during a bus ride across the border. The charge filed against Bautista carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a fin…

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Business
New Fairfield Restaurant Praised As 'Beautiful Addition' To Area New Fairfield Restaurant Praised As 'Beautiful Addition' To Area
New Fairfield Restaurant Praised As 'Beautiful Addition' To Area A restaurant group known for its flavorful dishes inspired by Australian cuisine has expanded to a new location in Fairfield County. Isla & Co. opened its Fairfield location earlier this summer. The restaurant chain also operates locations in New York City, and has shared plans to expand to new locations in Florida, Georgia, and Texas. According to the owners, Isla & Co. offers brunch and dinner dishes and specialty coffee that are inspired by Australian coastal towns. The Fairfield eatery, located at 11 Unquowa Road, has already made a strong impression on some customers. "New p…

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Police & Fire
Police Search For Suspect Accused Of Entering Elmont Home Through Window, Stealing Jewelry Police Search For Suspect Accused Of Entering Elmont Home Through Window, Stealing Jewelry
Police Search For Suspect Accused Of Entering Elmont Home Through Window, Stealing Jewelry Authorities asked the public for information after a Long Island home was burglarized.  The incident happened at a residence on 237th Street in Elmont at 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, the Nassau County Police Department said. NCPD said a 44-year-old woman returned home and found that her bedroom had been ransacked. The woman checked her doorbell camera and saw an unknown male on her property, authorities said.  The suspect entered a back window and stole jewelry, leaving the scene on foot, police said. Detectives asked anyone with information about the case to call Nassa…

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Lifestyle
Man Wins $500,000 CT Lottery Prize Man Wins $500,000 CT Lottery Prize
Man Wins $500,000 CT Lottery Prize A Connecticut man has claimed a $500,000 lottery prize. Hartford County resident Christopher Borkowski, of Southington, won the "$500,000 Extravaganza! Second Edition" prize from a ticket purchased at RK Liquor Store, located at 64 South Center St. in Southington, Connecticut Lottery announced on Tuesday, Oct. 18. Other noteworthy winners CT Lottery announced in the past week include: Kevin Landry, of Chicopee, Massachusetts, who won a $100,000 "CASH5" prize from a ticket purchased at Geissler's Supermarket Inc. in Windsor Santos Goico, of Hartford, who claimed an $86,188 "CASH5" pri…

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Lifestyle
Here Are 5 Favorites For Bacon, Egg, Cheese Sandwiches On Long Island Here Are 5 Favorites For Bacon, Egg, Cheese Sandwiches On Long Island
Here Are 5 Favorites For Bacon, Egg, Cheese Sandwiches On Long Island Yelp has shared a list of several favorite spots to grab a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on Long Island. The online review website listed a variety of businesses in the region that customers have praised highly for their breakfast offerings.  Hometown Bakeshop The owners of this Centerport eatery, located at 2 Little Neck Road, report on the restaurant's website that they use fresh ingredients for the bakeshop's sweet and savory creations. "I don't even know where to start but I'll try with breakfast," Amit R. said in a review. "They bake all their breads on site - focaccia, b…

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Police & Fire
Police Search For Trio Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Cards At Lake Grove, Centereach Stores Police Search For Trio Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Cards At Lake Grove, Centereach Stores
Police Search For Trio Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Cards At Lake Grove, Centereach Stores Authorities are searching for three men who are accused of using stolen credit cards at two businesses on Long Island. Three men used a stolen credit card at Walmart, located at 161 Centereach Mall in Centereach, on Monday, Sept. 5, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Monday, Oct. 17. They also used a stolen credit card at Speedway, located at 2825 Middle Country Road in Lake Grove, that same day, authorities said. The credit cards were stolen from a pocketbook that was in a vehicle on Talisam Drive in Dix Hills on either Sunday, Sept. 4, or Sept. 5, authorities report…

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Man Accused Of Attempting To Fraudulently Withdraw $8,000 From Hampton Bays Bank Man Accused Of Attempting To Fraudulently Withdraw $8,000 From Hampton Bays Bank
Man Accused Of Attempting To Fraudulently Withdraw $8,000 From Hampton Bays Bank A 68-year-old man is facing felony charges after police said he tried to fraudulently withdraw $8,000 from a Long Island bank. Police received a report of an attempted grand larceny in progress at the M&T Bank in Hampton Bays at about 4:10 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17, according to the Southampton Town Police Department. Investigators found that a man, identified as Pedro Rivera, of the Bronx, tried to fraudulently withdraw the funds, and bank staff became suspicious and called police, authorities said.  Police said Rivera was charged with: Third-degree attempted grand…

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Man Charged With Harassing 2 Victims, New Canaan PD Says Man Charged With Harassing 2 Victims, New Canaan PD Says
Man Charged With Harassing 2 Victims, New Canaan PD Says A 47-year-old man is facing charges in Fairfield County after two people reported that they received harassing phone calls and emails from him. The New Canaan Police Department reported that officers received complaints from two separate victims about Jason Newport, of Indianapolis, Indiana, on Monday, Aug. 22, and Thursday, Sept. 1. Police said both victims reported that they received harassing text messages, emails, and phone calls from Newport. An investigation was conducted, and arrest warrants were issued for both incidents, according to the report.  New Canaan Police traveled&n…

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Officials Announce Plans To Bring National Offshore Wind Training Center To Suffolk County Officials Announce Plans To Bring National Offshore Wind Training Center To Suffolk County
Officials Announce Plans To Bring National Offshore Wind Training Center To Suffolk County State officials announced plans to bring a National Offshore Wind Training Center to Long Island. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced the land transfer between New York State and Suffolk County for the center on Thursday, Oct. 20. "Next year, we'll all be back for the ribbon cutting," she said. "When we open next October, the training center will be housed in the future Brentwood Community Center. Finally, get that one finished. Let's get that done. It'll be a one-stop shop for training, development, and education in Brentwood." The governo…

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Expect Delays: Closures Announced For Stretch Of Route 9W In Hudson Valley Expect Delays: Closures Announced For Stretch Of Route 9W In Hudson Valley
Expect Delays: Closures Announced For Stretch Of Route 9W In Hudson Valley Officials are alerting Hudson Valley motorists about upcoming road closures on a stretch of State Route 9W. Rockland County motorists should plan for the roadway to close in both directions between Shadyside Avenue and Hickey Street in Orangetown, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. According to the announcement, the closures will take place between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the following dates: Saturday, Oct. 22 Saturday, Oct. 29 Saturday, Nov. 5 Saturday, Nov. 12 Officials said the closures will be implemented for roadway repairs. "Motorists should anticipate delays a…

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