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Sophie Grieser

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sgrieser@dailyvoice.com

Sophie joined the Daily Voice team in March 2023, covering Long Island. Before this, her work appeared in publications such as the Borgen Project Magazine, The Interlude Magazine, and NYU Local.

Sophie graduated from New York University in 2021 with degrees in journalism and drama. 

Sophie Grieser's Contributions

Police & Fire
Have You Seen Her? Riverhead 15-Year-Old Reported Missing For Weeks Have You Seen Her? Riverhead 15-Year-Old Reported Missing For Weeks
Have You Seen Her? Riverhead 15-Year-Old Reported Missing For Weeks Authorities are asking for the community’s help in locating a teen girl who has been missing for over a month. Avaya Brown, age 15, was last seen on Friday, April 12 in Riverhead, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing an orange t-shirt, black pants, and gray sneakers. She may also have been carrying a white patterned blanket. Avaya is 5-foot-6 and weighs approximately 135 pounds. The teen is also thought to be with a female companion, though further details about that person are not available. Anyone with inf…

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News
$3.2 Million COVID-19 Loan Scheme: Freeport Woman Indicted On Fraud Charges $3.2 Million COVID-19 Loan Scheme: Freeport Woman Indicted On Fraud Charges
$3.2 Million Covid-19 Loan Scheme: Freeport Woman Indicted On Fraud Charges A Long Island woman faces up to 20 years behind bars after she was charged with multiple counts of fraud for submitting fake COVID relief loan applications. Donna Ingram, age 50, faced her indictment on Thursday, May 23, the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) Eastern District of New York announced. The Freeport woman is alleged to have submitted dozens of fake applications for COVID-19 relief loans between May 2020 and May 2021.  Ingram submitted at least 27 Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loans for her own companies and at least 22 other businesses, the USAO claimed. …

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Police & Fire
CT State Police To Ramp Up DUI Patrols Over Memorial Day Weekend CT State Police To Ramp Up DUI Patrols Over Memorial Day Weekend
CT State Police To Ramp Up DUI Patrols Over Memorial Day Weekend Ahead of what officials predict will be a busy holiday weekend, Connecticut State Police has announced plans to increase drunk driving patrols. Starting at midnight on Friday, May 24, and lasting through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 27, troopers will be patrolling state roads and highways, the Connecticut State Police (CSP) announced. Troopers will be on the lookout for signs of drunk driving. The move comes in anticipation of backyard barbecues and other events involving alcohol that residents may attend to celebrate the upcoming three-day weekend. “As the roads fill up with vehicles, m…

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Traffic
Update: Loop Parkway Closure Canceled In Hempstead Update: Loop Parkway Closure Canceled In Hempstead
Update: Loop Parkway Closure Canceled In Hempstead Update:  A planned closure on a Long Island parkway has been canceled as a potentially severe storm system heads to the Northeast.  Department of Transportation officials announced that the Thursday, May 23 closure of the Loop Parkway in Hempstead has been called off.  The steel deck replacement project's cancellation comes as a strong storm system is expected to head across the Northeast, bringing with it the potential of strong winds, downpours, hail, and lightning.   Related Story - Timing Shifts For Potentially Severe Storm System Headed To Northeast: H…

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News
Woman Sentenced For 100 MPH Double-Fatal West Hempstead Crash Woman Sentenced For 100 MPH Double-Fatal West Hempstead Crash
Woman Sentenced For 100 MPH Double-Fatal West Hempstead Crash A 20-year-old woman has received her prison sentence for her role in a high-speed crash that killed a pair of teenagers instantly. Nylah Frazier, age 20 of West Hempstead, was sentenced to three to nine years in prison on Wednesday, May 22, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Original Report: 20-Year-Old Woman Admits Driving 100 MPH In Double-Fatal West Hempstead Crash Years before, at around 1 a.m. on October 21, 2021, Frazier was driving a BMW X3 north on Westminster Road in West Hempstead. She was going more than 100 miles per hour when she ran a red light, losing …

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Lifestyle
Eatery Dubbed 'Absolute Sunshine' Opens New Spot In Westbury Eatery Dubbed 'Absolute Sunshine' Opens New Spot In Westbury
Eatery Dubbed 'Absolute Sunshine' Opens New Spot In Westbury A swanky restaurant known for its brunch has opened its fifth spot on Long Island – and has already received rave reviews. The newest spot of The Shed, located at 685 Merrick Avenue in Westbury, celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday, May 22, marking the restaurant’s fifth official spot. With over 40,000 followers on Instagram, The Shed offers up brunch, lunch, and dinner dishes that are as tasty as they are aesthetically pleasing – and the newest addition, which is located in the Selby luxury apartment building, seems to be no different. Melissa M, a Hempstead resident who visited T…

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Police & Fire
Man Falls Asleep Behind Wheel While Holding Open Beer In Wilton Town Hall Parking Lot: Police Man Falls Asleep Behind Wheel While Holding Open Beer In Wilton Town Hall Parking Lot: Police
Man Falls Asleep Behind Wheel While Holding Open Beer In Wilton Town Hall Parking Lot: Police A man has been accused of operating under the influence after officers allegedly found him asleep behind the wheel with a bottle of beer in his hand in a town hall parking lot in Fairfield County. The Fairfield County incident occurred on Wednesday, May 15 in the town of Wilton. Ruben Williams, age 54, of Manhattan, was discovered in his car in the Town Hall parking lot, located at 238 Danbury Road. According to Wilton Police, Williams’ car was parked but still running. He had allegedly fallen asleep behind the wheel and was holding an open bottle of beer in his hand. Williams was arre…

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Lifestyle
These Mass Cities Among Best Places To Live In US: New Report These Mass Cities Among Best Places To Live In US: New Report
These Mass Cities Among Best Places To Live In US: New Report Three cities across Massachusetts have been ranked by a new report as some of the best places to live in the country. They’re the best of the best. The 2024 Best Places to Live in the US, released by U.S. News & World Report, named three Massachusetts cities — Boston, Worcester, and Springfield — among the top 150 municipalities across the country. Using an analysis of public data and user opinions, cities were given scores in the following categories, which were then averaged to find a ranking spot: Quality of life index, which includes crime rates, quality and availability of he…

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News
Life In Prison: Duo Sentenced For Baldwin Murder Life In Prison: Duo Sentenced For Baldwin Murder
Life In Prison: Duo Sentenced For Baldwin Murder Two men convicted of using a marijuana deal to lure a 23-year-old to his death have received their prison sentence. Darin Semple and Devin Obleanis, both aged 22, received their respective prison sentences of 23 years to life and 20 years to life, the Nassau County District Attorney announced on Tuesday, May 21. Alongside a third, unapprehended suspect, Semple and Obleanis met with 23-year-old Rafael Delossantos on Victoria Street in Baldwin on October 25, 2021. Original Report - Marijuana Murder: 22-Year-Old Convicted For Baldwin Shooting Earlier that day, Obleanis sent te…

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Police & Fire
Alleged CVS Thief Nabbed Following Glen Cove Crash Alleged CVS Thief Nabbed Following Glen Cove Crash
Alleged CVS Thief Nabbed Following Glen Cove Crash A Long Island man has been arrested after police said he stole cash from a CVS, fled from a traffic stop, and eventually crashed into an overpass. The Glen Cove incident occurred just after 1 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21. According to Nassau County Police, 20-year-old Xavier Diaz walked into the CVS located at 201 Glen Street, where he allegedly demanded the employees to open two cash registers. He reached over the counter, took cash, and fled the scene in a 2015 Chrysler. Officers later found the car and stopped him on Glen Cove Road near the intersection of Northern Boulevard. However, p…

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