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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
33-Year-Old Driver Dies After Head-On Crash With CT State Police Vehicle 33-Year-Old Driver Dies After Head-On Crash With CT State Police Vehicle
33-Year-Old Driver Dies After Head-On Crash With CT State Police Vehicle A 33-year-old woman died from injuries she sustained in a head-on crash with a Connecticut State Police vehicle on Route 6 in Connecticut. The crash happened in the Windham County town of Chaplin at about 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, Connecticut State Police reported. Lindsey Bidwell, of Windham, was driving a 2017 Nissan Maxima west on Route 6 near the intersection with Nyberg Road when she attempted to negotiate a right curve in the roadway, police said. The Nissan crossed over the double yellow centerline and entered into the eastbound lanes, colliding with an eastbound Connect…

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New York Man Wins $1 Million Powerball Prize New York Man Wins $1 Million Powerball Prize
New York Man Wins $1 Million Powerball Prize A man from New York City claimed a $1 million Powerball prize. Nicholas Guerrero, of Jackson Heights in Queens, won the second prize for matching the first five numbers drawn on Aug. 31, New York Lottery reported on Thursday, Dec. 15. He received his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $612,240 after required withholdings, NY Lottery reported. The winning numbers were 07 08 19 24 28 Power Ball 01, the lottery said. NY Lottery said the ticket was purchased at Northern Liquors, which is located at 9420 Northern Boulevard in Jackson Heights.

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Shirley Woman Admits To Stealing $50K From Nursing Home Residents With Disabilities In Her Care Shirley Woman Admits To Stealing $50K From Nursing Home Residents With Disabilities In Her Care
Shirley Woman Admits To Stealing $50K From Nursing Home Residents With Disabilities In Her Care A 31-year-old woman admitted she stole more than $50,000 from 11 residents of a Long Island nursing home for adults with developmental disabilities.  Jazzame Paranzino, of Shirley, pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted grand larceny for stealing funds from residents in her care while she was working as the site manager for Maryhaven Center of Hope in Medford, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Wednesday, Dec. 21. “This defendant stole funds from people with severe disabilities who were in need of 24-hour care,” Tierney aid. “These individuals and th…

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Eversource Prepares For Powerful Storm Expected To Hit CT Ahead Of Holiday Weekend Eversource Prepares For Powerful Storm Expected To Hit CT Ahead Of Holiday Weekend
Eversource Prepares For Powerful Storm Expected To Hit CT Ahead Of Holiday Weekend Eversource is readying hundreds of crews ahead of a storm that is expected to bring damaging winds and heavy rain to Connecticut just before the holiday weekend. The energy provider said in an announcement on Wednesday, Dec. 21, that its line and tree crews are preparing equipment and vehicles for the storm that is set to move through the region from Thursday, Dec. 22 to Friday, Dec. 23. Related - Damaging Wind Gusts Of 50-Plus MPH Will Be Main Threat From Pre-Christmas Storm Hundreds of outside crews are set to respond to restore power if needed, Eversource said. “We recognize the t…

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Man, Woman Steal $1.3K In Clothing From Oceanside Banana Republic, Police Say Man, Woman Steal $1.3K In Clothing From Oceanside Banana Republic, Police Say
Man, Woman Steal $1.3K In Clothing From Oceanside Banana Republic, Police Say Two people are wanted for allegedly stealing clothing valued at $1,305 from a Long Island store. The incident happened at the Banana Republic on Long Beach Road in Oceanside at about 1:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, the Nassau County Police Department reported on Wednesday, Dec. 21. NCPD asked anyone who recognizes the man and woman to call police at 516-573-6400.

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Fallen FDNY Firefighter From Islip Saves 5 Lives Through Organ Donations Fallen FDNY Firefighter From Islip Saves 5 Lives Through Organ Donations
Fallen Fdny Firefighter From Islip Saves 5 Lives Through Organ Donations A New York City Fire Department firefighter from Long Island has completed his last act of heroism, saving five lives through organ donations.  William "Billy" Moon will save five people, including three New York residents who were in need of donations of a heart, liver, lungs, and kidneys, according to an announcement from LiveOnNewYork, a non-profit focused on organ and tissue donation. .@FDNY Firefighter Moon will save the lives of 5 individuals including 3 in NY who were in need of a heart, liver, lungs & kidneys. He was a hero in life and is now a hero in death who will live on…

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Lifestyle
Richard Gere At Center Of Controversy Over Cell Tower In Northern Westchester Town, Report Says Richard Gere At Center Of Controversy Over Cell Tower In Northern Westchester Town, Report Says
Richard Gere At Center Of Controversy Over Cell Tower In Northern Westchester Town, Report Says Richard Gere has angered some of his fellow Northern Westchester residents after offering land on his Bedford property for the construction of a new cell tower, according to the New York Post. The news outlet published a report on Monday, Dec. 19, saying the 73-year-old actor has offered some of the land at the Bedford Post Inn, a luxury inn he co-owns with Russell Hernandez, to be used for a 130-foot cell tower that would help provide better cellphone service coverage in the area.  The New York Post said if construction is approved, it would settle a lawsuit Verizon filed against…

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Business
Southold Eatery Prepares For Final Day In Business Southold Eatery Prepares For Final Day In Business
Southold Eatery Prepares For Final Day In Business After almost 10 years in business, a Long Island eatery will soon serve its last customers. Wednesday's Table in Southold is preparing to close for good after New Year's Eve, Saturday, Dec. 31, with the owner announcing that some items may soon disappear from the menu. The owner first announced plans to close the restaurant, located at 53345 Route 25, on Wednesday, Nov. 16, in the form of a "Dear John" breakup letter. Dear John, I’m writing to let you know that I think we need to go our separate ways for now. It’s been almost 10 years... Posted by Wednesday's Table on Wednesday, Novem…

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Police & Fire
Shots-Fired Incident Leads To Charges For 20-Year-Old Driver, 4 Passengers In Smithtown Shots-Fired Incident Leads To Charges For 20-Year-Old Driver, 4 Passengers In Smithtown
Shots-Fired Incident Leads To Charges For 20-Year-Old Driver, 4 Passengers In Smithtown A driver and four passengers were apprehended after police said a shots-fired incident at a state park on Long Island led to the discovery of a ghost gun. A State Park Police officer heard gunfire while on patrol in Nissequogue State Park in Smithtown shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18, New York State Police reported. The officer pulled over a 2022 Jeep Wrangler in the area and found that the occupants of the vehicle were in possession of a loaded green and black polymer 80 without a serial number, State Police said. Two shell casings were also reportedly found at the…

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21-Year-Old Who Shot Victim In Face Outside Wyandanch HS Gets 8-Year Sentence 21-Year-Old Who Shot Victim In Face Outside Wyandanch HS Gets 8-Year Sentence
21-Year-Old Who Shot Victim In Face Outside Wyandanch HS Gets 8-Year Sentence A 21-year-old man was sentenced for a shooting outside a Long Island high school that left a victim with serious injuries. Nayshawn James, of Wyandanch, was sentenced to eight years in prison for the shooting outside of Wyandanch Memorial High School in October of 2021, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Monday, Dec. 19. “This defendant opened fire just outside school grounds during a crowded dismissal, striking the victim in the face,” Tierney said. “His actions put dozens of innocent schoolchildren at risk, and it is fortunate that no one else was injured o…

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