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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

Seen Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing More Than $1K In Merchandise From Central Islip Target Authorities are searching for two men who are accused of stealing $1,170 worth of merchandise from a Long Island store. Two men stole assorted items from Target in Central Islip, located at 160 North Research Place, on Monday, Nov. 21, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Wednesday, Dec. 7. 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

12/11/2022

Police & Fire

Seen Him? Man Wanted For Stealing Bottles Of Whiskey Valued At $1,350 From Port Jefferson Store Authorities asked the public for help identifying a man who is wanted for stealing about $1,350 worth of whiskey from a Long Island store. A man stole four bottles of whiskey from Markay’s Wine and Liquor in Port Jefferson at about 5:50 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Monday, Dec. 5. He left the store, located at 4600 Nesconset Highway, and fled in a dark-colored SUV, police 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

12/11/2022

News

Watch: Long Island's Lindsay Lohan Drinks Pepsi With Milk In New Holiday-Themed Commercial Lindsay Lohan gets into the holiday spirit by drinking a mixture of milk and Pepsi in a new Christmas-themed commercial for the soda brand. The actress, who grew up on Long Island, stars in the commercial which was posted on YouTube by Pepsi on Thursday, Dec. 1. In the commercial, Santa is shown pouring a can of Pepsi into the milk that was set out for him. Lohan then comes down the stairs after he leaves and gives the beverage a try. "That is one dirty soda, Santa," she says. The drink, which Pepsi is calling "Pilk," has left some viewers divided about whether they'd give it a try. Some…

by Nicole Valinote

12/11/2022

Police & Fire

Man Accused Of Driving Drunk At More Than Twice Legal Limit In Rye A 36-year-old man was charged after troopers reported that he drove in Westchester County while intoxicated at more than twice the legal limit. Police stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on I-287 in Rye at about 9:40 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, New York State Police reported. The driver, identified as Luis Perez Paredes, of New Fairfield, Connecticut, was found to be intoxicated and was arrested, authorities said. Police said Perez Paredes was found to have a BAC of .20 percent. He was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated and was turned over to a sober third pa…

by Nicole Valinote

12/10/2022

News

Yonkers-Based LLC Claims '$1,000 A Day For Life' Lottery Prize A Limited Liability Company based in Westchester County has claimed a "$1,000 A Day For Life" lottery prize. Asono-Hende LLC of Yonkers won a top prize from the CASH4LIFE drawing on Sunday, Sept. 4, New York Lottery announced on Monday, Nov. 28. A top prize from the game guarantees a minimum payout of $7 million, and the LLC received its prize as a lump-sum payment of $4,429,199 after required withholdings, the lottery said. The winning numbers from the drawing were 10 11 20 28 36 Cash Ball 02, NY Lottery said. NY Lottery reported that the ticket was purchased at Sunoco/A S &…

by Nicole Valinote

12/09/2022

News

22-Year-Old CT Man Charged In Crash That Seriously Injured 2 Passengers A Connecticut man is facing multiple assault charges following a crash that seriously injured two passengers last year. New Haven County resident Daniel Leal Jr., of Meriden, was arrested on Friday, Dec. 2, in connection to a crash that happened in Kearny, New Jersey, in October of 2021, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced. Police responded to the crash near the Route 7 and Harrison Avenue split at about 4:10 a.m. on Oct. 19, 2021, after receiving reports that a vehicle struck a parked tractor-trailer, Suarez reported. The four occupants of the 2011 Mitsubishi …

by Nicole Valinote

12/09/2022

News

East Setauket Cat Found After Missing For 10 Years, Will Be Reunited With Family In Spain A cat named Mimi who went missing on Long Island a decade ago will soon travel abroad to be reunited with her family. An individual brought the cat to the Brookhaven Town Animal Shelter and Adoption Center on Monday, Dec. 5, after feeding and caring for the animal for three months, the Town of Brookhaven announced. After examining Mimi, the veterinary technician found that she had a microchip that traced her to a family in East Setauket. The owners couldn't believe it when they learned Mimi had been found, as she was lost 10 years earlier, officials said. The family had search…

by Nicole Valinote

12/08/2022

Police & Fire

Woman Critically Injured In 2-Vehicle North Amityville Crash A woman suffered critical injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Long Island. The crash happened in North Amityville at about 5:50 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8, the Suffolk County Police Department said. SCPD said a 51-year-old Farmingdale man was driving a 2002 Toyota Sequoia south on Route 110 when his vehicle collided with a 2004 Nissan Sentra as it crossed Route 110 from westbound Parthey Lane. The driver of the Nissan, who hasn't been identified as of the announcement, was taken to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip in critical condition, police said. The driver …

by Nicole Valinote

12/08/2022

Business

Brand-New Chick-fil-A Location Opens In Huntington Station Chick-fil-A has opened a brand-new location on Long Island. The new restaurant in Huntington Station opened its doors at 200 East Jericho Turnpike on Thursday, Dec. 8, representatives said. Noah Levy, who was born in Huntington, was selected as the independent franchised owner and operator of the restaurant. “I’m excited to return to my hometown and continue making a positive influence on the community as the Operator of Chick-fil-A Huntington,” Levy said in the announcement. “I strive to inspire a culture of care and excellence by providing a fun and safe place to work, visit a…

by Nicole Valinote

12/08/2022

News

MTA Bans Alcohol On Lirr, Metro-North Trains For SantaCon The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is banning alcohol consumption on Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad trains during SantaCon this year. The MTA announced the ban on Wednesday, Nov. 7. The organization has also banned alcohol consumption during SantaCon in years past. The ban will be in effect from 4 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, through noon on Sunday, Dec. 11. Consumption of alcohol will also be prohibited on station platforms during this time. “Maintaining safe and orderly travel is always a priority,” MTA Police Chief John Mueller said. “We want everyone to enjoy…

by Nicole Valinote

12/08/2022

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