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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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Police & Fire

Man Stole $40K In Jewelry, Electronics From Walmart Stores In Suffolk County, Police Say A 34-year-old man is facing grand larceny charges after police said he stole more than $40,000 worth of jewelry and electronics from Walmart stores on Long Island. Jonathan Sunderland, of Hempstead, is accused of using a specialized tool to open locked display cases at the stores, the Suffolk County Police Department reported. He was identified by investigators and arrested at about 12:10 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, at the Morris County Jail in New Jersey, where he was being held on similar charges from the Boonton Township Police Department, police said. SCPD said Sunderland was charged …

by Nicole Valinote

01/18/2023

Police & Fire

Vernon Man Charged With Arson After Blaze At Masonic Lodge In Ellington A 23-year-old man is facing an arson charge after investigators reported that he set a masonic lodge on fire in Connecticut. Tolland County resident Gino DeGrandis, of Vernon, was arrested on Friday, Jan. 13, and charged with third-degree arson and first-degree criminal mischief, Connecticut State Police reported. A witness called police at about 9:40 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, to report a fire at the Fayette Masonic Lodge, located at 141 Orchard St. in Ellington, police said. Police obtained security footage that showed a man, later identified as DeGrandis, walking around t…

by Nicole Valinote

01/17/2023

Police & Fire

Watch: Officers Rescue Man Clinging To Kayak In Mastic Beach A 34-year-old man was rescued after his kayak capsized on Long Island over the weekend. The incident happened in Mastic Beach at about 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15, the Suffolk County Police Department reported. A man was hunting in Narrow Bay when the kayak capsized, and he fell into the water, SCPD said. Police said a person on land saw him in the water and called 911. A Suffolk County Police helicopter responded and authorities found the man clinging to the kayak. Officer Jonathan Jensen deployed from the helicopter into the water and helped bring the man to Pattersquash Island,…

by Nicole Valinote

01/17/2023

Business

'It Breaks My Heart': Owner Of Southington Eatery Announces Closure After 11 Years In Busine A Connecticut restaurant is set to permanently close next month after more than a decade in business. Hartford County eatery Zingarella Ristorante and Pizzeria, located in the Southington neighborhood of Plantsville, is set to close at the end of the business day on Tuesday, Feb. 14, owner Mark Zommer announced on Thursday, Jan. 12. "We opened this restaurant the day before Thanksgiving, 2011, and it breaks my heart to have to say goodbye to this part of my life," he said. "It has been a memorable journey. The people I've met along the way and the relationships that have blossomed will…

by Nicole Valinote

01/17/2023

Business

Patchogue Deli Shutters Due To Rising Rent, Catering Business To Continue The owners of a Long Island deli announced that they closed their business due to the rising cost of rent. Sequoia Deli of Patchogue closed as of Tuesday, Jan. 3, according to the announcement. The owners said the rent increased by 26 percent last January, and they got behind in payments. The landlord made the decision not to renew the lease and proposed to raise the rent again this month, they added. Ultimately, they said the cost was too great to continue operating their business in the building, located at 205 Waverly Ave. "It's unfortunate because we, Nicholas and Mike, loved ou…

by Nicole Valinote

01/17/2023

Police & Fire

18-Year-Old Remains Hospitalized As Police Investigate Hit-Run Selden Crash Authorities released a photo of a car involved in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured an 18-year-old man who was riding an electric bicycle on Long Island. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers renewed a call for information on Monday, Jan. 16, as police investigate the crash that happened in Selden at about 9:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Isaac Ramirez, of Selden, was riding a bicycle south on Dare Road near 13th Street when a southbound car struck him, police said. He remains hospitalized as of the update on Monday. Earlier report - Police ID 18-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Long Is…

by Nicole Valinote

01/17/2023

Police & Fire

Brazen Robbery: Mastic Woman Attacks Riverhead Store Clerk, Police Say A 35-year-old woman was charged after police said she attacked a store clerk on Long Island while committing a robbery. Police received a report about the incident in Riverhead at about 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, the Southampton Town Police Department reported. Officers responded to the 76 Gas Station, located at 7 Peconic Ave., and found that a woman attacked the clerk when he confronted her for stealing merchandise, police said. She allegedly slapped him and kicked him before grabbing New York State Lotto scratch-off tickets and fleeing the area, according to the report. …

by Nicole Valinote

01/17/2023

Police & Fire

Seen Him? Man Wanted For Stealing Cash From ATM In Deer Park Restaurant Police are searching for a man who is accused of stealing cash from an ATM in a Long Island restaurant last month. The incident happened in Edgewood Bar and Grill, located at 511 Commack Road in Deer Park, at about 6:40 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Tuesday, Dec. 27. 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

01/17/2023

News

Brooklyn Woman Wins $5 Million Scratch-Off Prize A woman from New York City won a $5 million lottery prize. Patricia Kontrafouris, of Brooklyn, claimed a top prize from the X Series: 100X scratch-off game, New York Lottery announced on Friday, Jan. 6. The lottery said Kontrafouris received her prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $3,061,000 after required withholdings. The winning ticket was purchased at KKISB, which is located at 100-06 4th Ave. in Brooklyn, NY Lottery said.

by Nicole Valinote

01/15/2023

Business

New Coffee Shop In Merrick Uses Beans From Around The World Long Islanders now have a new spot where they can grab a cup of coffee. Hard Bean Coffee in Merrick is serving up hot and iced coffee and tea from around the world. The shop is located at 15 Merrick Ave. and uses beans sourced all over the globe, including parts of Asia, Africa, South America, and more, the owners said. Hard Bean Coffee offers espresso-based drinks, cold brews, hot chocolate, and micro-brewed tea. Some unique beverages on the menu include the "Cream Soda," which is made with dairy fresh cream and milk, sparkling water, and flavors, and the "Hard Bean Fres…

by Nicole Valinote

01/15/2023

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