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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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Lifestyle
Most Expensive States: Here's Where NY Ranks, New Report Says Most Expensive States: Here's Where NY Ranks, New Report Says
Most Expensive States: Here's Where NY Ranks, New Report Says A new ranking by CNBC has found that both New York and Massachusetts are part of the top 10 most expensive states to live in. The CNBC report, which was published on Friday, July 12, used an index of prices for a broad range of goods and services, which was calculated by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER), alongside housing affordability and the cost to insure a median-priced home, to determine the list of spendy states. New York, which ranked in ninth place (tied with Florida, Rhode Island, and Washington), earned a grade of D- from CNBC’s “Top States for Business 202…

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Police & Fire
18-Year-Old Nabbed For Selling Nicotine To Minor On Long Island: Police 18-Year-Old Nabbed For Selling Nicotine To Minor On Long Island: Police
18-Year-Old Nabbed For Selling Nicotine To Minor On Long Island: Police A young Long Island woman was arrested after police said she sold a child nicotine products, police said. The Mount Sinai incident happened on Sunday, July 14, according to Suffolk County Police. At approximately 12:15 p.m., Alexzia Diaz Garcia was working at MT Smoke and Vape, located at 5507-3 Nesconset Highway when she allegedly sold an underage person Zyn nicotine pouches. She was arrested and charged with second-degree unlawfully dealing with a child. Garcia, age 18 of Coram, will be arraigned at a later date, authorities said.  

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News
Protected Hawk Found Injured In East Rockaway, Rescued By Officers Protected Hawk Found Injured In East Rockaway, Rescued By Officers
Protected Hawk Found Injured In East Rockaway, Rescued By Officers On-duty officers from Long Island made a feathered friend when they rescued an injured bird that used to be on the endangered species list. At about 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, Nassau County Police Officers Carlson, Locher, and Gervasio were on the job in East Rockaway when they came across something unusual. The three officers found the injured osprey in a parking lot near Harbor Road. After contacting the state’s Department of Conservation and moving the bird out of the roadway, they were able to get in touch with a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, who transported the osprey to the n…

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Police & Fire
Man Injures Officer In Baldwin After Breaking Restraining Order: Police Man Injures Officer In Baldwin After Breaking Restraining Order: Police
Man Injures Officer In Baldwin After Breaking Restraining Order: Police A New Jersey man is facing charges including assault and more after he allegedly broke a restraining order and later injured a police officer during his arrest. The Baldwin incident occurred on Saturday, July 13, according to Nassau County Police. At about 4:30 p.m. on that day, 36-year-old Horace Rattigan was allegedly in a verbal argument with a woman at Coes Neck Park, located at 1240 Coes Neck Road. Rattigan, an Essex County resident from the township of Montclair, stole the woman’s cell phone and fled the park on foot. Authorities located Rattigan nearby and attempted to arrest …

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Trump Expressed Interest In Holding Nassau County Rally, County Exec Says Trump Expressed Interest In Holding Nassau County Rally, County Exec Says
Trump Expressed Interest In Holding Nassau County Rally, County Exec Says Former President Donald Trump has expressed interest in holding a rally on Long Island multiple times. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman made the comment to ABC7 New York, the outlet reported on Monday, July 15. Blakeman said that the former president had mentioned wanting to host a rally in Nassau County “many times” and that his office had been in communication with his campaign staff to set the event up. Original Report - Donald Trump Rushed Off PA Stage After Apparent Shots Fired “I don’t know if any of that changes after what happened this weekend…obviously, they’re ve…

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Lifestyle
Dunkin', Baskin-Robbins To Hand Out Freebies For Grand Reopening In Syosset Dunkin', Baskin-Robbins To Hand Out Freebies For Grand Reopening In Syosset
Dunkin', Baskin-Robbins To Hand Out Freebies For Grand Reopening In Syosset Looking for a free coffee and donut on Long Island? Look no further than this grand reopening celebration. The combination Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins, located at 59 Jackson Avenue in Syosset, will be making its triumphant return on Wednesday, July 17 to celebrate the brands’ “next-generation” store design. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. that day, all customers will receive a free medium iced or hot coffee and a donut with no purchase necessary. Additionally, customers will be able to spin a prize wheel, where they can win free Dunkin’ merch while supplies last. And, to make the celebration th…

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Police & Fire
19-Year-Old Man Charged For 2023 Death Of Hartford County Girlfriend: Police 19-Year-Old Man Charged For 2023 Death Of Hartford County Girlfriend: Police
19-Year-Old Man Charged For 2023 Death Of Hartford County Girlfriend: Police A year after the death of a Connecticut teen, her former boyfriend has been arrested and charged with manslaughter. Cooper Oullette, age 19, was arrested in connection to the Hartford County incident, which occurred over a year before in the town of Burlington. At around 1:30 a.m. on May 21, 2023, the family of 17-year-old Sophie Ringquist brought her to Bristol Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Original Report: 17-Year-Old Burlington Girl Dies After Falling Out Of Moving Pickup Truck Earlier that evening, she had fallen out of the front passenger seat of a moving C…

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News
Transgender Athlete Ban Signed Into Law in Nassau County; AG, NYCLU Announce Plans To Sue Transgender Athlete Ban Signed Into Law in Nassau County; AG, NYCLU Announce Plans To Sue
Transgender Athlete Ban Signed Into Law in Nassau County; AG, Nyclu Announce Plans To Sue Attorney General Letitia James and the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) have announced plans to sue Nassau County after a bill preventing transgender women from participating in women’s sports was made official. The Nassau County bill was signed into law on Monday, July 15. Introduced by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman — whose February executive order with the same goals prompted backlash and was quickly struck down — the bill requires sports teams to designate whether they are a female, male, or co-ed team and prevents “biological males” from competing on women’s teams at th…

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Lifestyle
'Best I've Had:' This Port Washington Shop Scoops Up Greatest Cones, Voters Say 'Best I've Had:' This Port Washington Shop Scoops Up Greatest Cones, Voters Say
'Best I've Had:' This Port Washington Shop Scoops Up Greatest Cones, Voters Say When customers want to escape the heat with a sweet treat, ice cream is one of the best choices — and this creamery is the number one place to get it, Long Islanders said. Port Washington-based Douglas & James Homemade Ice Cream, also known as Sweet Treats on the Wharf and located at 405 Main Street, makes the greatest ice cream around, according to the 2024 Bethpage Best of Long Island results. Winning the title of “Best Ice Cream on Long Island” for the sixth year in a row and entering its thirtieth year in business, Douglas & James’ reputation may precede it. With homemade ic…

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Police & Fire
Man, 60, Assaults Boy Multiple Times In Willington, Police Say Man, 60, Assaults Boy Multiple Times In Willington, Police Say
Man, 60, Assaults Boy Multiple Times In Willington, Police Say The 14-year-old victim of a now-arrested Connecticut man told authorities he was sexually assaulted an estimated 20 times. Scott Predom, a Middlesex County man, was arrested on Tuesday, July 9 on charges of sexual assault and more following a Tolland County investigation, police announced. Predom, a 60-year-old who hails from Middletown, is accused of inappropriately touching a 14-year-old boy, who was 13 at the time the assaults occurred. According to his arrest warrant, the situation was brought to the attention of police when, in February 2024, a relative of the victim noticed inappro…

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