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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

News
New Earthquake Update: Shaking Felt Across Long Island, 'No Major Incidents' New Earthquake Update: Shaking Felt Across Long Island, 'No Major Incidents'
New Earthquake Update: Shaking Felt Across Long Island, 'No Major Incidents' The shaking from a 4.8 magnitude earthquake that hit New York and most of the Northeast was felt throughout Long Island. Earlier report - 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits New York, Northeast Long Islanders were in for a shock when, at 10:23 a.m. on Friday, April 5, many felt the waves of the quake that originated in Hunterdon County, New Jersey in the borough of Lebanon, according to the US Geological Survey. Suffolk County Executive Edward Romaine confirmed just before noon that “no major incidents” were recorded in the county following the quake; similarly, Nassau County Executive …

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Police & Fire
Missing Teen Found Months After Long Island Disappearance Missing Teen Found Months After Long Island Disappearance
Missing Teen Found Months After Long Island Disappearance A 15-year-old girl who was seen on Long Island before going missing for months has been found, authorities said. On Thursday, April 4, nearly seven months after news of Merelyn Acosta’s disappearance, Nassau County Police announced that she had been located. Original Story: Alert Issued For Missing Teen Last Seen In Hempstead Fifteen-year-old Acosta had last been seen in Hempstead on the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 19. At that time, she was walking southbound on Hewlett Street. Police did not provide additional information, including where Acosta was found or her current condit…

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Solar Eclipse: How NYers Can Keep Furry Friends Safe During 'Astronomy Event Of Decade' Solar Eclipse: How NYers Can Keep Furry Friends Safe During 'Astronomy Event Of Decade'
Solar Eclipse: How NYers Can Keep Furry Friends Safe During 'Astronomy Event Of Decade' Ahead of the upcoming total solar eclipse – dubbed the astronomy event of the decade – pet owners should also be prepared. The total solar eclipse, slotted to occur on Monday, April 8, will follow a path of totality across just 15 states on the eastern side of the United States, including much of western and upstate New York. Between 3:15 and 3:30 p.m. that day, the moon will pass between the sun and the earth, blocking out all light for a few minutes for those in the zone of totality – which includes Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Watertown, Lake Placid, and Plattsburgh. Places farther away…

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Police & Fire
Over 40 Animals Kept In 'Noxious' Conditions At Long Island Home, Woman Charged: SPCA Over 40 Animals Kept In 'Noxious' Conditions At Long Island Home, Woman Charged: SPCA
Over 40 Animals Kept In 'Noxious' Conditions At Long Island Home, Woman Charged: SPCA A Long Island woman was accused of animal cruelty after she was found to be keeping dozens of animals in her house in unlivable conditions. Seventy-nine-year-old Ronkonkoma woman Linda Hart was arrested at her home on Tuesday, April 2, according to the Suffolk County Police SPCA. Members of the SPCA and Suffolk County Police searched Hart’s home at about noon that day after receiving a complaint, only to discover that she was keeping 49 animals inside the residence. All of the dogs were kept in cages throughout the home, and many of the animals removed from the scene were covered in uri…

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News
Valentine’s Day Killing: Man Admits Strangling Woman On Long Island Valentine’s Day Killing: Man Admits Strangling Woman On Long Island
Valentine’s Day Killing: Man Admits Strangling Woman On Long Island A Long Island man admitted to strangling a woman to death in a car and leaving her body by a dumpster, authorities announced. Andrew Avila, age 26, pleaded guilty to the charges against him on Tuesday, March 2, according to the Nassau County District Attorney, over a year after the Valentine’s Day death of Rebecca Carlson, age 39. Original Story: 25-Year-Old From Elmont Accused Of Killing Hempstead Woman Found Next To Dumpster Avila, who is from Elmont, contacted Carlson through a website, where they agreed to meet in person for a sex act, the DA’s Office said. In the early morn…

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Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Teen Missing From Long Island Alert Issued For Teen Missing From Long Island
Alert Issued For Teen Missing From Long Island Police are imploring the community to assist in the search for a teen girl missing from Long Island. Allyson Amaya, age 14, was last seen on Monday, April 1, according to Nassau County Police. It was about 9 p.m. when the teen was spotted in Baldwin. Amaya is 5-foot-5 and weighs approximately 120 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information regarding the teen’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Nassau County Police Department Missing Persons Squad at 516-573-7347 or call 911. All calls will remain anonymous. Share this story by clicking the Facebook ico…

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Obituaries
'He Was A Beacon Of Light': Support For Long Island Father Swells After His Unexpected Death 'He Was A Beacon Of Light': Support For Long Island Father Swells After His Unexpected Death
'He Was A Beacon Of Light': Support For Long Island Father Swells After His Unexpected Death Hundreds of people have gathered to honor the life of a beloved Long Island husband, father, and friend after his untimely death. Joshua J. Lauckhardt, age 47, a resident of Ridge, died unexpectedly, his friend announced via GoFundMe on Wednesday, April 3. A father of two daughters — one aged 17 and another nearing age — as well as a friend, son, husband, brother, uncle, and cousin, Joshua’s sudden passing was devastating to those who knew him, wrote William Feehan. “He was a beacon of light in our lives,” Feehan wrote in the description of the GoFundMe he set up for Joshua’s family. …

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Lifestyle
Make Whole Place Shimmer: Taylor Swift Laser Show Planned On Long Island Make Whole Place Shimmer: Taylor Swift Laser Show Planned On Long Island
Make Whole Place Shimmer: Taylor Swift Laser Show Planned On Long Island Swifties, rejoice: a performing arts center on Long Island has plans to put on a Taylor-themed laser show. Fans looking for something to do this summer — that doesn’t involve re-watching the Eras Tour film — can turn to “Taylor Shines - The Laser Spectacular,” hosted by Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA), located at 71 East Main Street in Patchogue. Led by the theater’s DJ Tiff and DJ JC, the event (scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 1) will feature all things Taylor combined with the fun of a laser and light show. In the event's description, PTPA wrote that guests should be ready …

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Traffic
Closures Scheduled For This Long Island Parkway: Here's Where, When Closures Scheduled For This Long Island Parkway: Here's Where, When
Closures Scheduled For This Long Island Parkway: Here's Where, When Both directions of a parkway on Long Island will be closed as part of an ongoing rehabilitation project, according to transportation officials. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that starting on Thursday, April 4, both directions of the Loop Parkway will be shuttered overnight in the town of Hempstead. These closures, which will occur from 11 p.m. Thursday to 4 a.m. Friday, April 5, are meant to facilitate the ongoing repairs of the drawbridge over Long Creek. Those who need access between the Long Island mainland and the Long Beach barrier island during the clos…

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Police & Fire
20-Year-Old Sentenced For 'Inexcusable, Senseless' Long Island Murder 20-Year-Old Sentenced For 'Inexcusable, Senseless' Long Island Murder
20-Year-Old Sentenced For 'Inexcusable, Senseless' Long Island Murder A 20-year-old who was convicted of murdering a man during an attempted robbery on Long Island has been sentenced to spend the next quarter of a century behind bars, authorities announced. Kyle Colthirst, of Uniondale, faced his sentence of 25 years to life on Tuesday, April 2, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. Colthirst was 18 years old when, on November 10, 2021, he and three other people allegedly lured 24-year-old Kyle Midtlyng to his death. Original Story: Two Teens Charged With Murder After Man Found Dead On Long Island Roadway According to the DA’s Office, …

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