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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

CT Man Brandishes Tool From Lowe's While Robbing More Than $400 In Merchandise, Police Say A 35-year-old man was charged with robbery after allegedly stealing $447 worth of tools from Lowe's in Connecticut. Police in New Haven County reported responding to the robbery at the store, located at 311 Old Gate Lane in Milford, on Monday, Dec. 19. The Milford Police Department said Antonio Madden, of Milford, entered the store at about 2:30 p.m. on Monday and placed multiple tools in a shopping cart. Madden then went past the self-checkout registers without attempting to pay and exited the store, according to the report. When Madden was approached by loss prevention employ…

by Nicole Valinote

12/27/2022

Business

All-Day Brunch: New CT Restaurant Serves Up Churro French Toast, Nutella Cappuccinos A restaurant that offers brunch all day held the grand opening of its newest location in Connecticut. The Place 2 Be celebrated the grand opening of its New Haven restaurant on Tuesday, Dec. 20, representatives announced. The owners also operate locations in Hartford, West Hartford, and Springfield, Massachusetts. According to the eatery's online menu, guests can select from a wide variety of seasonal coffee drinks, such as Nutella Cappuccinos, Honey Lavender Lattes, and Iced Cereal Lattes, which can be made with various flavors. The menu also features breakfast sandwiches, wraps, burgers…

by Nicole Valinote

12/27/2022

Business

More Than 660K Washing Machines Recalled Due To Fire Hazard A company is recalling 663,500 washing machines after receiving reports of the machines overheating and causing fires. Samsung issued the recall of "Top-Load Washing Machines" on Thursday, Dec. 22, because the products could short-circuit and overheat. The company said it has received 51 reports of washers smoking, melting, overheating, or catching fire. Ten of the incidents resulted in property damage, and three consumers reported suffering from smoke inhalation, Samsung said. This recall involves several models of Samsung’s top-load washers with super-speed wash, wh…

by Nicole Valinote

12/27/2022

Police & Fire

3 Men Wanted For Stealing ATV, Motorcycle Parts In North Babylon, Police Say Authorities are searching for three men who are wanted for stealing an ATV, motorcycle parts, and tires from a property on Long Island. The men burglarized a shed and garage on a North Babylon residential property, located on Rutledge Avenue, at about 3 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Monday, Dec. 12. Authorities said the ATV that was stolen is a 1987 Banshee quad. 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

12/27/2022

Police & Fire

Police ID Connecticut Firefighter Who Died After Responding To House Fire Officials identified a Connecticut firefighter who died from injuries he sustained while responding to a house fire.North Haven firefighter Matthias Wirtz, age 46, died from injuries he suffered when he responded to a blaze at a home located at 27 Quinnipiac Ave. in North Haven on the morning of Monday, Dec. 26, the North Haven Police Department announced. Earlier report - Firefighter Dies After Responding To Early Morning Blaze At North Haven House Police said Wirtz died at Yale New Haven Hospital after he became distressed while responding to the blaze. "We ask our co…

by Nicole Valinote

12/26/2022

Police & Fire

Southern State Stop In Nassau Leads To Drug-Related Charges For 4 Men, 1 Woman From Long Island Five people are facing drug charges in an investigation that stemmed from a traffic stop on the Southern State Parkway. Troopers pulled over a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta for speeding on the eastbound parkway in Hempstead near Exit 25 on Tuesday, Dec. 13, New York State Police reported. The driver, identified as 48-year-old Damon Marinacci, of Syosset, was found to be driving with a suspended license and was in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, authorities said. State Police said Marinacci was arrested and charged with: Second-degree criminal possession of a cont…

by Nicole Valinote

12/26/2022

News

Price Gouging: NY AG Issues Alert About Dramatic Price Increases For Children's Medication New York Attorney General Letitia James is cautioning consumers about price gouging of children's painkillers and fever reducers as demand increases due to the "tripledemic" of COVID-19, RSV, and the flu. James issued the alert on Monday, Dec. 26, saying her office received reports about children's medication being sold online and in stores at prices that are two or three times their retail value. Earlier report: CDC Warns Of Increase In Strep Throat Infections Among Kids Amid Rise In COVID, Flu, RSV Cases New Yorkers should stay alert for potential price gouging of medications, such …

by Nicole Valinote

12/26/2022

Police & Fire

Man Who Robbed Bellport Deli Remains At Large, Police Say Authorities asked the public for help locating a man who robbed a Long Island deli earlier this year. A man displayed what appeared to be a handgun and robbed an employee of cash at Quick Stop Super Deli in Bellport at about 8:40 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Monday, Dec. 26. The deli is located at 461 Station Road, 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

12/26/2022

Lifestyle

Stamford Woman Takes Home $250K CT Lottery Prize A woman from Fairfield County won a $250,000 lottery prize from a ticket purchased at a convenience store in the area. Bonnie Cappucci, of Stamford, claimed the $250,000 Cashword 9 prize from a ticket purchased at Hope Street Mini Mart in Stamford, Connecticut Lottery announced on Thursday, Dec. 22. CT Lottery also announced two other winners who claimed big prizes last week. Richard Vingi, of Lincoln, Rhode Island, won a $180,690 CASH5 prize from a ticket purchased in New Haven County at Alltown Madison East, the lottery said. Stratford resident Sam P…

by Nicole Valinote

12/26/2022

Police & Fire

3 People Hospitalized After Fire Breaks Out At Farmingdale Home Three people were taken to a hospital after a fire broke out at a Long Island home. Police reported that the incident happened in Farmingdale at about 7 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24. Officers responded to a fire at a house on West Oak Street and saw flames coming from the second floor, the Nassau County Police Department reported. The South Farmingdale and Bethpage Fire departments extinguished the blaze. NCPD said three occupants of the home were evacuated and hospitalized for treatment of minor injuries, including smoke inhalation and a minor laceration. The Nassau County Fire Marsh…

by Nicole Valinote

12/26/2022

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