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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

Hudson Valley Convicted Felon Nabbed With Ghost AK-47, Other Weapons, Police Say A 38-year-old Hudson Valley man is facing charges after investigators reported that he was found in possession of an illegal ghost AK-47 and other firearms. Dutchess County resident Jonathan Milland, of LaGrange, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 30, following a long-term investigation by New York State Police, authorities reported. State Police said Milland was found in possession of the following weapons: A ghost AK-47 rifle An AR-15 A Glock handgun model 23 A serialized shotgun Milland can't legally possess firearms because he is a convicted felon, police reported. Authorities said Mill…

by Nicole Valinote

12/04/2022

Police & Fire

Lindenhurst Man Convicted After Knuckle Knife, Cocaine, Fentanyl Recovered During Traffic Stop A 41-year-old man was convicted of felony charges after bags of cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl and a metal knuckle knife were recovered after a traffic stop on Long Island. David Marmol, of Lindenhurst, was found guilty on Friday, Dec. 2, of several charges stemming from an incident that happened in Lindenhurst in February of 2021, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced. The DA's Office said he was convicted of: Two felony counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance Seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance Fourth-d…

by Nicole Valinote

12/04/2022

Business

New Cat Café In Connecticut Helps Cuddly Kittens Find Furever Homes The cat's out of the bag when it comes to a new Connecticut café that is already making a huge impression on guests. All the Single Kitties officially opened in Middlesex County with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Nov. 17. The business, located at 242 Main St. in Old Saybrook, is only the second cat café in the state, according to owner Carla Gowrie. Gowrie, who has three cats of her own, said she visited a cat café for the first time four years ago, and she loved the concept. “I thought the whole idea was fantastic," she said. "It was an alternative to a shelter or a pet fi…

by Nicole Valinote

12/04/2022

Police & Fire

Fairfield County Man Accused Of Driving Impaired After 2-Vehicle Crash A 55-year-old man was charged with operating under the influence along with a series of additional charges after Connecticut State troopers reported that he was uncooperative while they investigated a crash. The New Haven County crash happened on Route 8 southbound in the city of Derby near Exit 15 at about 1 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, Connecticut State Police reported. A 2012 Honda Accord EX-L was traveling behind a 2014 Jeep Wrangler Sport when the Jeep abruptly slowed down, police said. The Honda struck the rear of the Jeep, and both vehicles became disabled, according to the report…

by Nicole Valinote

12/04/2022

News

Gwyneth Paltrow Stops By CT Eatery, Thanks Business For 'Most Perfect Pizza' Gwyneth Paltrow showed her appreciation for a longtime Connecticut pizzeria. The actress, who has appeared in films including "Shakespeare in Love" and "Emma," paid a visit to Sally's Apizza in New Haven. The pizzeria, located at 237 Wooster St., shared a photo from Paltrow's visit in a Facebook post, along with a photo of a message she wrote on a pizza box thanking the staff. "For all the amazing people @ Sally's Apizza," the note reads. "Thank you for the most perfect pizza." Paltrow is a former Northern Westchester resident, who lived in Waccabuc.

by Nicole Valinote

12/04/2022

Police & Fire

Seen Him? Man Wanted For Stealing From Islandia Store Authorities asked the public for help identifying a man who is accused of stealing pairs of shoes from a Long Island store. A man stole three pairs of shoes from Famous Footwear in Islandia at about 1:50 p.m. on March 30, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Thursday, Dec. 1. The store is located at 1770 Veterans Memorial Highway, authorities said. 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

12/04/2022

Police & Fire

Troopers Investigate After Shots Fired In CT Neighborhood An investigation is underway after shots were fired in a Connecticut neighborhood. Troopers in Hartford County received a report at about 9:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, from a Burlington resident who heard gunshots fired on West Ledge Road, Connecticut State Police reported. Police reported finding three nine-millimeter shell casings on the road. State Police did not receive any reports of injuries or property damage. "This appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no threat to the public at this time," police said. Authorities asked anyone with information about the incident to c…

by Nicole Valinote

12/03/2022

News

First Flu Death Of Season Confirmed In Connecticut As Person In 50s Health officials have reported this season's first flu death in Connecticut. The individual who died in November was a resident of New London County and was in their 50s, the Connecticut Department of Health announced on Monday, Nov. 28. No further information about the patient is will be released, officials reported. Flu season occurs between October and May, and the highest levels of influenza are usually seen between December and March, according to the report. “This is a tragic reminder that the 2022-23 flu season is already an active one. As we approach the holidays, I strongly…

by Nicole Valinote

12/03/2022

News

CT Man Admits Attempting To Travel To Syria To Fight For ISIS A 25-year-old Connecticut man has admitted he tried to travel to Syria to fight on behalf of ISIS. New Haven County resident Ahmad Khalil Elshazly, of West Haven, pleaded guilty Wednesday, Nov. 30, to attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization, United States Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery announced. In September 2018, Elshazly expressed a desire to travel to Syria and the surrounding area and fight on behalf of ISIS, the US Attorney's Office said. In conversions both online and in person, he pledged allegia…

by Nicole Valinote

12/03/2022

News

New York Man Wins $1M Scratch-Off Prize A Long Island man won a $1 million New York Lottery prize. Julian De Jesus Paz Lorenzana, of Hempstead, claimed his prize from the lottery's Lucky 13 scratch-off game, NY Lottery announced on Wednesday, Nov. 30. He received his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $496,440 after required withholdings, the lottery reported. NY Lottery said the winning ticket was purchased at Double Diamond Food Mart, which is located at 196 Henry St. in Hempstead.

by Nicole Valinote

12/02/2022

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