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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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Business

This New Jersey Diner Is Among Guy Fieri's Favorites, Website Says Guy Fieri has dined at thousands of diners across the US and dozens in New Jersey on his Food Network show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." Mashed has compiled a list of the best "Triple D" diners, and for the Garden State, flavortown is in Linden. "You can get some delicious, homemade diner classics in New Jersey at Johnny Prince's Bayway Diner in Linden," the site says. "It's a casual joint serving up well known diner staples, but locals call it 'a special place.' And Guy Fieri once called it one of his favorite stops on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (per an interview with The Street).…

by Nicole Valinote & Cecilia Levine

12/28/2022

Business

Say Cheers: Popular Gastropub Opens New Location In Farmingdale A popular gastropub has opened its fifth Long Island location. The Tap Room announced its new Farmingdale location is open for business as of Friday, Dec. 23. 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that we have officially opened the doors of our fifth Tap Room, located on Main Street in... Posted by Tap Room on Friday, December 23, 2022 The restaurant is located at 206 Main St. and offers craft burgers, draft beers, and the restaurant's signature cocktail menu. The owners also operate locations in Bay Shore, Massapequa Park, Patchogue, and Rockville Centre. "One of my favorite spots in town! …

by Nicole Valinote

12/28/2022

News

Westchester County Steakhouse Is Favorite Spot For Singer, Actress Vanessa Williams Actress and singer Vanessa Williams is showing her love for a Northern Westchester steakhouse. Williams, who was also crowned Miss America in 1984, dined at Mentor’s Mediterranean Steakhouse in Chappaqua this past week. The business, located at 415 King St., shared a post on Instagram about Williams' visit, saying "it's always a pleasure" when she stops by to support the restaurant. Mentor Berisha, the owner of the restaurant described Williams as a phenomenal person and a regular guest at the eatery. View this post on Instagram A post sha…

by Nicole Valinote

12/28/2022

News

Bobcat Attack Reported In CT Town, Animal Control Investigates Authorities issued an alert after a bobcat attacked a man near his Connecticut home. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was notified about a bobcat attack in Tolland County on Hunt Road in the town of Columbia on Friday, Dec. 23, the Town of Columbia reported. UPDATE: On Friday 12/23/22 CTDEEP was notified about a reported Bobcat attack on Hunt Rd. Town of Columbia's Animal... Posted by Town of Columbia, Connecticut on Friday, December 23, 2022 DEEP reported that a man said the bobcat was under his truck and attacked his leg. The man kicked the animal off…

by Nicole Valinote

12/28/2022

Police & Fire

2 Men Wanted For Stealing $2.7K Worth Of Electrical Wire From Riverhead Store, Police Say Authorities asked the public for help identifying two men who are accused of stealing electrical wire valued at about $2,775 from a Long Island store. Two men stole the merchandise from Lowe’s Home Improvement, located at 1461 Old Country Road in Riverhead, on July 30, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Tuesday, Dec. 13. 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

12/28/2022

Police & Fire

Robberies Of Mail Carriers Reported In CT Cities, $50K Reward Offered For Information The United States Postal Inspection Service is offering a $50,000 reward for information following a string of robberies of USPS mail carriers across various Connecticut cities. The reward is offered to those with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the robberies, which took place from November of last year through this December. Officials said the robberies happened at the following locations and times: West Haven on Nov. 2, 2021 Hartford on March 16 Waterbury on Sept. 30 Middletown on Nov. 1 Greenwich on Nov. 1…

by Nicole Valinote

12/27/2022

Police & Fire

Crash Causes Closure Of Stretch Of Sunrise Highway In West Islip, Police Report A stretch of Sunrise Highway (Route 27) was closed while police investigated a crash. The Suffolk County Police Department reported that officers responded to a crash in West Islip shortly after 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 27. SCPD said the westbound highway was closed between Exits 41 and 42, and it reopened as of 3:50 p.m. A victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, police reported. Police have not provided details about how many vehicles were involved. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

by Nicole Valinote

12/27/2022

News

Actor Chazz Palminteri Dines At Westchester Restaurant On Christmas Eve Actor and Northern Westchester resident Chazz Palminteri dined at a popular Katonah eatery on Christmas Eve. The 70-year-old Bedford resident, who is known for his roles in "A Bronx Tale" and "Bullets over Broadway," dined at Peppino's Ristorante on Katonah Avenue on Saturday, Dec. 24, the restaurant announced in an Instagram post on Monday, Dec. 26. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Peppino's Ristorante (@peppinosristorante) The business wrote that "it was an honor to take care of" Palminteri and his family. Palminteri also run…

by Nicole Valinote

12/27/2022

News

Elmont Woman Who Is Deaf, Mute Has Been Missing For Days, Police Say Police issued an alert about a 46-year-old Long Island woman who has been missing for days and may be in need of medical attention. Samantha Primus, of Elmont, was last seen on Savoy Avenue in Elmont at about 3:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, authorities said. Police said Primus has developmental disabilities and uses limited sign language. She is 5-foot-3 and 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, authorities said. Police said she was last seen wearing a pink hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, black sneakers, and a pink knit hat. Authorities asked anyone with information …

by Nicole Valinote

12/27/2022

News

Man Claims $3M New York Lottery Scratch-Off Prize A man has claimed a $3 million New York Lottery prize. Hector Martinez, of Rochester, won the prize from the lottery's Triple Red 777 scratch-off game, NY Lottery announced on Tuesday, Dec. 27. He received the prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $1,549,380 after required withholdings, the lottery reported. NY Lottery said the winning ticket was purchased at Nice-N-Easy Food, which is located at 295 Central Park in Rochester.

by Nicole Valinote

12/27/2022

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