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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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COVID-19: Omicron Surge Will Make It Hard To Keep Everyday Life Operating, Medical Expert Warns COVID-19: Omicron Surge Will Make It Hard To Keep Everyday Life Operating, Medical Expert Warns
Covid-19: Omicron Surge Will Make It Hard To Keep Everyday Life Operating, Medical Expert Warns An infectious disease expert said the growing surge in COVID-19 cases led by the Omicron variant will make it difficult for the United States to keep everyday life operating. Dr. Michael Osterholm, the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, made the comment in an interview with MSNBC on Thursday, Dec. 30. "Over the next three to four weeks we are going to see the number of cases in this country rise so dramatically, that we're going to have a hard time keeping everyday life operating," he said. Osterholm added that the country is s…

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Two-Vehicle Crash Leaves Man Seriously Injured, CT State Police Say Two-Vehicle Crash Leaves Man Seriously Injured, CT State Police Say
Two-Vehicle Crash Leaves Man Seriously Injured, CT State Police Say A driver was hospitalized with serious injuries following a head-on crash in Connecticut.  A 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 was westbound on East Canaan Road in Litchfield County in the town of North Canaan when it crossed the double yellow centerline and struck an eastbound 2012 Volkswagen Jetta at about 9:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 29, according to Connecticut State Police. The Mercedes then traveled across the eastbound lane and exited the roadway, striking a wooden telephone pole, police reported.  The telephone pole reportedly split and fell into the eastbound travel lane.…

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Attempted Break-In Report Leads To DUI, Narcotics Bust, Cash Seizure, CT State Police Say Attempted Break-In Report Leads To DUI, Narcotics Bust, Cash Seizure, CT State Police Say
Attempted Break-In Report Leads To DUI, Narcotics Bust, Cash Seizure, CT State Police Say A report of an attempted break-in in Connecticut led police to arrest a 25-year-old on charges of driving under the influence and possession of drugs. Troopers responded to a report of an individual possibly breaking into a Litchfield County home in Roxbury at about 11:45 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 27, according to Connecticut State Police. State Police were given a description of a white Chevy pickup and a male suspect leaving the scene, authorities said. Troopers located the Chevy traveling on Garnet Road and pulled it over, police said.  The driver, identified as Samuel Jones, of Bridge…

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Medical Worker In Westchester Dies At Age 33 Medical Worker In Westchester Dies At Age 33
Medical Worker In Westchester Dies At Age 33 A Westchester County medical worker has died at the age of 33. Bryan DuBois, of New Rochelle, died on Wednesday, Dec. 22, according to his obituary. DuBois was a registered psychiatric nurse at Westchester Medical Center and a graduate of Cochran School of Nursing. "Bryan was known for his infectious laugh, great sense of humor, and a big heart filled with generosity," his obituary reads. "He will be missed by all who knew him. Bryan lived life to the fullest enjoying bodybuilding, drawing, music, and enjoying the beach with friends." He is survived by his parents, Jeffrey DuBois and…

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COVID-19: CT Infection Rate Nears 18 Percent, Hospitalizations Increase By 150 COVID-19: CT Infection Rate Nears 18 Percent, Hospitalizations Increase By 150
Covid-19: CT Infection Rate Nears 18 Percent, Hospitalizations Increase By 150 Connecticut's COVID-19 test positivity rate has reached nearly 18 percent as hospitalizations have increased in the state. Another 7,520 COVID-19 cases were reported in the state, along with 42,295 tests, according to the daily update from the state on Wednesday, Dec. 29. Today's COVID-19 update in Connecticut:➡️42,295 tests were administered and 7,520 came back positive (17.78% rate)➡️1,113 patients are currently hospitalized (increase of 150)Read today's full report: https://t.co/ZFYhasZgFM pic.twitter.com/AJWiWPHNoK — Governor Ned Lamont (@GovNedLamont) December 29, 2021 This put th…

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Man Seriously Injured In Suffolk County Chain-Reaction Crash Man Seriously Injured In Suffolk County Chain-Reaction Crash
Man Seriously Injured In Suffolk County Chain-Reaction Crash A man suffered serious injuries in a multi-vehicle, chain-reaction crash on Long Island. The crash happened on eastbound Veterans Memorial Highway at Lakeland Avenue in Ronkonkoma at about 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 29, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. A 48-year-old Holtsville man was driving a 2015 Honda when he collided with a 2019 Honda at the intersection. Police said the man's vehicle then struck a 2010 Jeep in the left turning lane, which caused a chain reaction involving at least two additional vehicles that were also in the turning lane. The 48-year-old was ho…

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COVID-19: NY Cases Spike By 67K In One Day As Long Island Infection Rate Climbs Again COVID-19: NY Cases Spike By 67K In One Day As Long Island Infection Rate Climbs Again
Covid-19: NY Cases Spike By 67K In One Day As Long Island Infection Rate Climbs Again Long Island's COVID-19 test positivity rate continues to climb amid the recent surge in infections across the state. New York State reported another 67,090 COVID-19 cases and 362,594 tests in its daily update on Wednesday, Dec. 28. The state said 4,577 of the cases were reported in Suffolk County, and 5,968 were reported in Nassau County. Officials also reported 97 more deaths from COVID-19 in the state. Long Island's seven-day average percentage of positive test results climbed to 17.32 percent as of Tuesday, Dec. 28, as the statewide seven-day average reached&nb…

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COVID-19: NY Cases Increase By 67K In One Day As Hudson Valley Infection Rate Climbs Again COVID-19: NY Cases Increase By 67K In One Day As Hudson Valley Infection Rate Climbs Again
Covid-19: NY Cases Increase By 67K In One Day As Hudson Valley Infection Rate Climbs Again The Hudson Valley's COVID-19 test positivity rate continues to climb as New York State experiences a surge in cases following the holiday weekend. State officials reported 67,090 new cases and 362,594 tests in the daily update on Wednesday, Dec. 29. The daily test positivity was listed as 18.5 percent. Officials also reported 97 more deaths in the state from COVID-19. The Hudson Valley region is also seeing a rising infection rate, with the seven-day average percentage of positive test results as of Tuesday, Dec. 28, reaching 13.72 percent. That's an increase from 12.5…

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COVID-19: CT National Guard To Help With Distribution Of Millions Of Masks, At-Home Tests COVID-19: CT National Guard To Help With Distribution Of Millions Of Masks, At-Home Tests
Covid-19: CT National Guard To Help With Distribution Of Millions Of Masks, At-Home Tests Gov. Ned Lamont has called on nearly 100 Connecticut National Guard soldiers and airmen to help with the logistical operations of distributing millions of at-home tests and N95 masks in the state. Lamont said the plan is to distribute three million at-home rapid tests and six million N95 masks to curb the spread of COVID-19 during the holiday season. Earlier report - COVID-19: CT To Distribute 3M At-Home Rapid Tests, 6M N95 Masks, Lamont Announces The masks and tests will be distributed to municipalities and school districts, which will then determine how to give them to resident…

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COVID-19: Two New Testing Sites Open On Long Island COVID-19: Two New Testing Sites Open On Long Island
Covid-19: Two New Testing Sites Open On Long Island Two new COVID-19 testing sites have opened on Long Island amid the recent surge in cases. State officials announced that 13 new testing sites opened across the state on Wednesday, Dec. 29, including one in Suffolk County and one in Nassau County. "As we get through this winter surge, we must remember we are not defenseless in our fight against the virus, and we need to use the tools at our disposal," Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement. "These new sites expand testing access in regions across the state and will be critical assets in our efforts to protect vulnerable New Yorkers. Remember …

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