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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
Fairfield County Duo Steals From Big Y, Hits 3 Cars While Fleeing Scene: Police Fairfield County Duo Steals From Big Y, Hits 3 Cars While Fleeing Scene: Police
Fairfield County Duo Steals From 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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News
MS-13 Member Lured 18-Year-Old To Long Island Death, Buried Murder Weapon: DA MS-13 Member Lured 18-Year-Old To Long Island Death, Buried Murder Weapon: DA
MS-13 Member Lured 18-Year-Old To Long Island 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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News
Teen Admits Driving Drunk, Killing 6-Year-Old On Long Island Teen Admits Driving Drunk, Killing 6-Year-Old On Long Island
Teen Admits Driving Drunk, Killing 6-Year-Old On Long Island 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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Lifestyle
Krispy Kreme To Offer Free Treats For National Doughnut Day: Here's When Krispy Kreme To Offer Free Treats For National Doughnut Day: Here's When
Krispy Kreme To Offer Free Treats For National Doughnut Day: Here's When The national doughnut chain is offering up its beloved desserts for free for one day only. Calling all doughnut lovers! On Friday, June 7 – otherwise known as National Doughnut Day — Krispy Kreme will be giving out a free “favorite” doughnut to every customer while supplies last. The promotion excludes limited-time-only doughnuts (such as the Dolly Parton-themed “Dolly Dazzler” and the “Banana Puddin’ Pie” flavors), but all the other favorites will be available, including glazed, frosted, filled, and cake donuts. Additionally, the eatery is offering a $2 original glazed doughnut dozen …

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Traffic
Closures Scheduled For Southern State Parkway Interchange On Long Island Closures Scheduled For Southern State Parkway Interchange On Long Island
Closures Scheduled For Southern State Parkway Interchange On Long Island A new highway maintenance project will close a Southern State Parkway interchange. Starting on Thursday, June 6, the interchange of the Meadowbrook State Parkway and the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead will face closures, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. Beginning at 10 p.m. that night and scheduled to last until 5 a.m. the next morning, the following sections will be closed for bridge and highway maintenance: The northbound Meadowbrook State Parkway at Exit M6W The Exit 22N ramp on the eastbound Southern State Parkway During the construction, drivers wil…

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News
Winner, Winner: Prize-Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At This Long Island Store Winner, Winner: Prize-Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At This Long Island Store
Winner, Winner: Prize-Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At This Long Island Store Lottery officials announced that a local store sold a prize-winning ticket worth tens of thousands of dollars. The Take 5 ticket was sold at Curiosity Cards & Gifts, located at 193 Atlantic Avenue in Freeport, according to the New York Lottery. The winning ticket, worth $19,313, was sold as part of the Monday, June 3 drawing. Winning Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39, with drawings televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Prizes of any amount can be claimed up to one year from the drawing date. In the 2022-2023 fiscal year, the New York Lottery con…

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Police & Fire
Man Nabbed With Gun During Long Island Traffic Stop, Police Say Man Nabbed With Gun During Long Island Traffic Stop, Police Say
Man Nabbed With Gun During Long Island Traffic Stop, Police Say A Long Island man is facing multiple gun possession charges after police allegedly found a weapon in his car during a traffic stop. The Bethpage incident occurred on Tuesday, June 4, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 10:40 a.m. that morning, police pulled over 27-year-old Shyheim Smith near the intersection of Union Avenue and Hicksville Road for a traffic stop. However, officers reportedly found a black handgun in the car. Smith, who is from Massapequa, was arrested and charged with the following: Criminal possession of a weapon, two counts in the second degree a…

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Police & Fire
Fatal Long Island Crash: 21-Year-Old Drove High, T-Boned Car, Fled In Police Car, DA Alleges Fatal Long Island Crash: 21-Year-Old Drove High, T-Boned Car, Fled In Police Car, DA Alleges
Fatal Long Island Crash: 21-Year-Old Drove High, T-Boned Car, Fled In Police Car, DA Alleges A young woman was indicted on charges including manslaughter for allegedly running a red light and crashing into a car, fatally wounding one person before fleeing the scene in a police cruiser. Rachel Lodice, age 21 of Jericho, faced her arraignment on Wednesday, June 4 for the Massapequa crash, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Original Report - Jericho Woman Driving Drunk Flees Fatal Massapequa Crash In Stolen Cruiser: Police On the evening of Tuesday, April 23, Lodice began driving her 2023 Kia Rio, heading south on Hicksville Road at a high rate of speed and under…

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News
St. Partick's Day Stabber Found Guilty Of Assault, More For Long Island Incident St. Partick's Day Stabber Found Guilty Of Assault, More For Long Island Incident
St. Partick's Day Stabber Found Guilty Of Assault, More For Long Island Incident A Long Island man has been convicted by a jury of assault after he stabbed a 21-year-old in the chest during a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Martin Carpio, age 36 of Noth Bellmore, faced his conviction on Tuesday, June 4, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Original Story: Man Stabbed During Fight At Farmingdale Restaurant, Police Say The jury’s decision came after six days of deliberation. On March 4, 2023, the 21-year-old victim — whose identity was not released — was with friends attending an event called “LepreCon,” a St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl on Main Street in…

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Police & Fire
Woman Embezzles $47K From Darien Medical Practice: Police Woman Embezzles $47K From Darien Medical Practice: Police
Woman Embezzles $47K From Darien Medical Practice: Police A woman has been arrested on charges including larceny after she allegedly used stolen and forged checks to steal tens of thousands of dollars from the medical practice where she worked. The Fairfield County arrest occurred on Wednesday, May 29 in Darien, police said. A medical practice in Darien reported a former employee, 34-year-old Anisa Ymeri, for an alleged yearlong embezzlement scheme. From August 2022 to August 2023, Ymeri used stolen and forged checks to steal approximately $47,000. Investigators reportedly were able to link multiple checks, missing check stubs, and discrepan…

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