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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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Tappan Zee Bridge Illuminated In Blue, Yellow To Honor Late Westchester Sergeant Tappan Zee Bridge Illuminated In Blue, Yellow To Honor Late Westchester Sergeant
Tappan Zee Bridge Illuminated In Blue, Yellow To Honor Late Westchester Sergeant The Tappan Zee Bridge was lit up in blue and yellow in honor of a Westchester County police sergeant who died in a crash last week. Yonkers Police Department Sgt. Frank Gualdino, a resident of Mahopac in Putnam County, died in a multi-vehicle crash on Thursday, Dec. 1, at the age of 53. Police reported that Gualdino's police cruiser was struck by another vehicle on Tuckahoe Road in Yonkers. The City of Yonkers announced on Tuesday, Dec. 6, that the bridge was lit up that night to honor Gualdino. "The New York State Thruway Authority is lighting up Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge…

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Police & Fire
Police Seek Public's Help After Sports Memorabilia Stolen From Fort Salonga Home Police Seek Public's Help After Sports Memorabilia Stolen From Fort Salonga Home
Police Seek Public's Help After Sports Memorabilia Stolen From Fort Salonga Home Authorities are searching for leads after sports memorabilia was stolen from a Long Island home last year. A Fort Salonga residence located on Greentree Court was burglarized sometime between July 8, 2021, and July 11, 2021, while the homeowner was out of town, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers said in an announcement on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Collectible football cards, five-ounce silver state coins, and American Eagle silver dollars were among the items stolen, authorities said. Crime Stoppers said two handguns were also stolen, but they were later recovered. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers …

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Lifestyle
'Welcoming, Trendy, Classy': Northern Westchester Eatery Draws High Marks For Steaks, Salads 'Welcoming, Trendy, Classy': Northern Westchester Eatery Draws High Marks For Steaks, Salads
'Welcoming, Trendy, Classy': Northern Westchester Eatery Draws High Marks For Steaks, Salads A Northern Westchester restaurant that is known for its steaks and salads has been praised by a number of online reviewers as a great spot for a romantic date night. The Gramercy is located at 345 Kear St. in Yorktown Heights. The eatery offers a wide variety of appetizers and entrées, such as French Onion Soup, Wild Mushroom Ravioli, and Filet Frites, which is an eight-ounce center-cut filet mignon served with house fries. Some online reviewers have lauded the restaurant's atmosphere and décor.  "Service, atmosphere, and food were all fantastic," John W. said in a Yelp review. …

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Northern Westchester Homeless Shelter To Be Run By New Operator, Officials Report Northern Westchester Homeless Shelter To Be Run By New Operator, Officials Report
Northern Westchester Homeless Shelter To Be Run By New Operator, Officials Report Officials shared plans to change the operator of a Northern Westchester homeless shelter. According to a WARN Notice posted on Wednesday, Nov. 23, the Westchester County Department of Social Services has not renewed its contract with Volunteers of America-Greater New York to operate the Grasslands Homeless Shelter in Valhalla. County officials said the facility, located at 25 Operations Drive, will remain open under a new operator. Thirty-five employees are set to be impacted by the decision, according to the WARN Notice. Volunteers for America said in a statement that it was in…

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New York Man Wins $1M Mega Millions Prize New York Man Wins $1M Mega Millions Prize
New York Man Wins $1M Mega Millions Prize A man from New York City won a $1 million lottery prize. Omar Williams, of Brooklyn, claimed the prize after matching the first five numbers in the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, Sept. 20, New York Lottery reported on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Williams received his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $612,240 after required withholdings, NY Lottery said.  The lottery said the winning numbers from the drawing were 09 21 28 30 52 Mega Ball 10. The ticket was purchased at Ansha, which is located at 6842 4th Ave. in Brooklyn, NY Lottery said.

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Lane Closures Planned On Stretches Of Long Island Expressway In Suffolk County Lane Closures Planned On Stretches Of Long Island Expressway In Suffolk County
Lane Closures Planned On Stretches Of Long Island Expressway In Suffolk County State officials announced several upcoming lane closures on the Long Island Expressway. The New York State Department of Transportation said motorists should expect closures on the LIE in Suffolk County to facilitate bridge and highway maintenance operations. On Thursday, Dec. 8, the westbound HOV and left lanes are set to be closed at Exit 53 (Sagtikos State Parkway) between 9:30 p.m. and 5 a.m., officials said. The eastbound lanes are set to be closed and detoured onto South Service Road between Exit 49 (State Route 110) and Exit 53 (Sagtikos State Parkway) from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m.…

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Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Stealing Puppy From Huntington Station Pet Store, Police Say Man Wanted For Stealing Puppy From Huntington Station Pet Store, Police Say
Man Wanted For Stealing Puppy From Huntington Station Pet Store, Police Say Police are searching for a man who is accused of stealing a 3-month-old puppy from a Long Island pet store. A man stole the male Havanese puppy from Selmer’s Pet Land in Huntington Station at about 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6, the Suffolk County Police Department said. He placed the dog in a backpack and left the store, which is located at 125 East Jericho Turnpike, SCPD said. Police said the man may have fled the scene on a bicycle. Authorities said the puppy is microchipped. SCPD said the man is described as being about 5-foot-10 and was wearing a purple jacket and a yarmul…

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2 People Injured In Westchester County Road Rage Incident, Police Ask Public For Information 2 People Injured In Westchester County Road Rage Incident, Police Ask Public For Information
2 People Injured In Westchester County Road Rage Incident, Police Ask Public For Information Police asked the public for information after two people were injured in a road rage incident in Westchester County. The incident happened on I-87 south in Yonkers near Exit 6 (Tuckahoe Road) at about 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 5, New York State Police reported. Police said two males, whose ages were not identified, were injured in an assault and are currently listed in stable condition. Authorities asked witnesses to call Investigator Michael Bota at 914-742-6400 with any information about the case.

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Business
'It's Been Difficult': Wallingford Pizzeria Closes After More Than A Decade In Business 'It's Been Difficult': Wallingford Pizzeria Closes After More Than A Decade In Business
'It's Been Difficult': Wallingford Pizzeria Closes After More Than A Decade In Business The owners of a Connecticut pizzeria have made the tough decision to close their business after more than a decade. Minervini's Pizzeria in the New Haven County town of Wallingford has officially closed, the owners announced in a message to customers on Friday, Dec. 2. "As most of you must have noticed we’ve been closed to do some renovations," the announcement reads. "After running into some costly repairs we’ve decided that we just can’t put any more into it. It’s been difficult with the rising costs of food, utilities and finding workers. So unfortunately we had to make a decision." The…

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Wanted Man Found Driving Tractor-Trailer Containing $70K, Pistol In Waterford, Police Say Wanted Man Found Driving Tractor-Trailer Containing $70K, Pistol In Waterford, Police Say
Wanted Man Found Driving Tractor-Trailer Containing $70K, Pistol In Waterford, Police Say A wanted man was taken into custody after police said he was pulled over while driving a tractor-trailer in Connecticut that contained a loaded pistol and $70,000 in cash. State troopers were asked to assist the United States Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force with apprehending 65-year-old John Dahl, of Abbotsford, Wisconsin, at about 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 5, Connecticut State Police said. Dahl was wanted on an extraditable felony warrant by the New York City Police Department for first-degree criminal sale of a firearm, police reported. Troopers were informed that Dahl w…

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