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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. 

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Beware Of 'Pig Butchering' Online Romance Schemes In NY: Attorney General Beware Of 'Pig Butchering' Online Romance Schemes In NY: Attorney General
Beware Of 'Pig Butchering' Online Romance Schemes In NY: Attorney General New York Attorney General Letitia James urged New Yorkers to be on high alert for increasingly common online romance scams that lead to the victims making fraudulent investments. Also referred to as “pig butchering” schemes, the perpetrators of such crimes will work to gain trust with their victims, “fattening” them up so they willingly provide the scammer money, James said in a Thursday, June 6 press release. Victims are usually targeted via dating websites and apps, social media, and unsolicited text messages. Earlier report - NY Resident Loses $341K In 'Pig Butchering' Scheme: …

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Real Estate
'Illustrious' $15 Million Mansion With Over 100 Years' History For Sale On Oyster Bay 'Illustrious' $15 Million Mansion With Over 100 Years' History For Sale On Oyster Bay
'Illustrious' $15 Million Mansion With Over 100 Years' History For Sale On Oyster Bay A 136-year-old mansion with notable neighbors and a rich history is looking for its next owner. Dubbed “Floralyn,” the mansion at 67 Feeks Lane in Locust Valley is on the market for a cool $15.5 million. Adjacent to the former mansion of Madame Chiang Kai-shek, the former First Lady of the Republic of China, Floralyn sits on a manicured 19.75-acre lot complete with a tennis court, an in-ground pool, a guest house, and a golf green. The 12,759-square-foot home was originally built as a Quaker farmhouse but has been renovated inside and out and was designed by Architectural Digest Hall of…

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Ringleader Of Massive Narcotics Trafficking Operation On South Shore Faces Prison Sentence Ringleader Of Massive Narcotics Trafficking Operation On South Shore Faces Prison Sentence
Ringleader Of Massive Narcotics Trafficking Operation On South Shore Faces Prison Sentence A narcotics ringleader discovered to be in possession of nearly half a kilogram of fentanyl will spend a lengthy stay in prison, officials announced. Forty-seven-year-old Christopher Corley of Valley Stream received his sentence of 10 years behind bars on Monday, June 3, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Corley was one of multiple people who were the subjects of an extensive nine-month investigation into an alleged narcotics trafficking operation started in October 2022. After months of surveillance, the DA’s Office was able to wiretap phone calls, revealing that Corley and …

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Police & Fire
Alleged Kidnapper Hits Ambulance, Multiple Police Car During East Windsor Chase: Police Alleged Kidnapper Hits Ambulance, Multiple Police Car During East Windsor Chase: Police
Alleged Kidnapper Hits Ambulance, Multiple Police Car During East Windsor Chase: Police A 31-year-old man was arrested on a myriad of charges after he allegedly kidnapped a woman, drove under the influence, hit an ambulance, and drove off, leading to a police chase. The Hartford County series of events took place on Thursday, June 6 in East Windsor. According to the Connecticut State Police, 31-year-old Ryan Gilbert was driving on the Exit 44 ramp merging onto I-91 southbound. As he switched lanes, Gilbert allegedly swiped the passenger side of an ambulance and drove off. Authorities noticed that there was a seemingly-distressed female passenger in the car. Believing h…

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Police & Fire
Man Intercepts, Swipes $79K Gov. Aid Check From Mail in Hicksville: Police Man Intercepts, Swipes $79K Gov. Aid Check From Mail in Hicksville: Police
Man Intercepts, Swipes $79K Gov. Aid Check From Mail in Hicksville: Police A man was arrested after he allegedly managed to intercept a nearly $80,000 check mailed from the US Treasury Department to a woman in Virginia. Justin Meneses, age 25, was arrested on Wednesday, June 5, according to Nassau County Police. Nearly three months before in Hicksville, on March 29, Meneses allegedly intercepted a check that was sent from the government’s Hardship Loan Program to a 57-year-old woman in the state of Virginia. Meneses, who is from Hauppauge, altered and deposited the $79,876.52 check into his personal account, police said. He was arrested following an investiga…

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Police & Fire
Man Runs Drug Operation, Unlicensed Repair Shop Out Of Somers Garage, Police Say Man Runs Drug Operation, Unlicensed Repair Shop Out Of Somers Garage, Police Say
Repair Shop Out Of Somers Garage, Police Say A search of a Connecticut man’s home reportedly unveiled not only an unlicensed repair shop but uncovered an operation to manufacture crack cocaine, ketamine, and more. The Tolland County incident occurred on Tuesday, June 4 in the town of Somers. According to police, a search warrant was executed for 53-year-old Randy Matthew Guyette’s Hall Hill Road home. Originally, authorities suspected that Guyette was running an unlicensed auto repair business. However, upon arrival, Guyette was allegedly found to also be in charge of a drug operation. Ketamine, crack cocaine, and prescription…

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Police & Fire
16-Year-Old In Critical Condition Following Freeport Crash 16-Year-Old In Critical Condition Following Freeport Crash
16-Year-Old In Critical Condition Following Freeport Crash A teen girl was seriously injured after she was hit by a SUV in a Long Island intersection. It happened on Thursday, June 6 in Bethpage, Nassau County Police said. Shortly before 4 p.m. that evening, a 16-year-old girl was at the intersection of Stewart Avenue and Burkhardt Avenue when a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe struck her as it was driving north on Stewart Avenue. The teen suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital, where authorities said she is currently in critical but stable condition. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, remained at the scene. No additional injuries were …

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Police & Fire
Duo Steals From Milford Big Y, Hits 3 Cars While Fleeing Scene: Police Duo Steals From Milford Big Y, Hits 3 Cars While Fleeing Scene: Police
Duo Steals From Milford Big Y, Hits 3 Cars While Fleeing Scene: Police Two alleged shoplifters from Fairfield County were nabbed after they allegedly crashed into three vehicles while fleeing from the cops. The New Haven County incident occurred on Wednesday, May 22 in the city of Milford. It was just after 6 p.m. when it was reported that two people — 26-year-old Edwin Gonzalez and 40-year-old Tashsa Johnson — were at the Big Y at 150 Boston Post Road shoplifting. When Milford Police arrived at the grocery store, they saw Gonzales get into a car and drive off. He continued to flee down Post Road, driving recklessly and eventually striking three other ca…

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MS-13 Member Lured 18-Year-Old To Freeport Death, Buried Murder Weapon: DA MS-13 Member Lured 18-Year-Old To Freeport Death, Buried Murder Weapon: DA
MS-13 Member Lured 18-Year-Old To Freeport Death, Buried Murder Weapon: DA A 26-year-old alleged MS-13 member was convicted of murder and more for his role in the murder of a teenager at a Long Island park. Kevin Torres, also known as “Sarco,” faced his conviction on Wednesday, June 5 after a trial in which the jury deliberated for less than an hour, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Torres, reportedly a member of the MS-13 gang, was one of multiple men involved in the murder of 18-year-old Daniel Garcia-Carbajal. Related Story: MS-13 Member Sentenced For Luring, Killing Of 18-Year-Old At Long Island Park On the morning of March 1, 2021, …

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Teen Admits Driving Drunk, Killing 6-Year-Old In West Hempstead Teen Admits Driving Drunk, Killing 6-Year-Old In West Hempstead
Teen Admits Driving Drunk, Killing 6-Year-Old In West Hempstead An 18-year-old pleaded guilty to multiple charges for his role in a drunk driving crash that killed a little girl two days before her birthday. Jorge Bonilla Gutierrez, age 18 of Freeport, entered his guilty plea on Wednesday, June 5 for the August 2023 incident, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. At approximately 2:20 a.m. on the morning of August 7, 2023, Bonilla Gutierrez was driving drunk and speeding east on Hempstead Turnpike when he ran a red light near Westminster Road. Original Report - Teen Drives Drunk, Kills 6-Year-Old In West Hempstead Crash: DA  Th…

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