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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

Update: Missing Teen Last Seen On Long Island Located Update: A teenager who went missing after last being seen on Long Island has been found, police said. Zyaire Thomas had last been seen in Uniondale on Saturday, Nov. 18, according to Nassau County Police. The 15-year-old has now been found, police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Additional details, including where she was located and her current condition, have not been released. Original story: Police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a teenager who was last seen on Long Island and has since gone missing. Zyaire Thomas, age 15, was last se…

by Sophie Grieser

11/21/2023

Lifestyle

Katonah Resident Martha Stewart Cancels Thanksgiving Iconic homemaker and longtime New Yorker Martha Stewart said in an interview that she’s canceling Thanksgiving this year. Too much turkey? New, updated story - Turkey Day Saved: Martha Stewart Clarifies Thanksgiving Plans On Thursday, Nov. 16’s episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” the Northern Westchester County resident and lifestyle guru revealed that she will not be hosting Thanksgiving this year. “Oh, I gave up Thanksgiving,” Stewart told Clarkson during her interview. Related: Martha Stewart's Bedford Home Available To Rent For Thanksgiving-Inspired Vacation “Nine gues…

by Sophie Grieser

11/21/2023

Schools

Swastika Found At Long Island School, Officials Say A swastika was found at a Long Island school, prompting an investigation into the incident, according to authorities. The hateful symbol, which was found on a piece of artwork, has sparked an investigation into the incident, according to the district. In a release to parents and students in the Riverhead School District, interim Superintendent Cheryl Pedisich announced on Friday, Nov. 17 that a swastika had been discovered at Riverhead Middle School. Found by a group of students and a teacher, the symbol had been drawn on a piece of artwork hung in the school. Pedisich claimed the distr…

by Sophie Grieser

11/21/2023

Obituaries

'Beautiful Soul': Support Swells For Long Island Student Killed In UK “He was on the brink of living his life fully.” Nineteen-year-old Freeport resident Sachin Hawkins was studying to be a special education teacher at the University of Hull in the United Kingdom when his life was tragically cut short. According to Humberside Police, Sachin was found with a knife wound after being stabbed on the night of Wednesday, Nov. 15. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital. While his suspected killer, 24-year-old Syed Hussain-Kazi, was charged with murder and awaits a court appearance, Sachin’s friends, family, and community have been left reeling. “Sachin was…

by Sophie Grieser

11/21/2023

Lifestyle

Diners Rave Over Jimmy Fallon-Approved Eatery's Second Long Island Location A popular modern Mexican restaurant’s newest location has over four stars from diners across Long Island – and one beloved comedian. Tocolo Cantina’s Glen Cove location, located at 120 Village Square, opened at the end of August 2023 to an excited (and hungry) group of Long Islanders waiting to try the swanky eatery. With over four-and-a-half stars on Yelp and a visit from high-profile funnyman Jimmy Fallon, it seems as if the sky is the limit for Tocolo. Serving both lunch and dinner, Tocolo Cantina offers up a variety of modern Mexican fares, some classic (think enchiladas, tacos, an…

by Sophie Grieser

11/20/2023

News

Winner, Winner: $2 Million Lotto Prize Sold At Norwalk Convenience Store One lucky person is $2 million richer after this Connecticut convenience store sold a prize-winning Powerball ticket, lottery officials announced. The winning ticket was claimed on Friday, Nov. 17 after being purchased at a convenience store in the Fairfield County city of Norwalk. According to the Connecticut State Lottery, the Powerball ticket, worth a prize of $2 million, was sold at Norwalk Convenience Mart Inc., located in the Exxon Mobil at 219 East Avenue. The winner, who is from Norwalk, has not made their identity public. The $2 million prize is one of four lottery winnings c…

by Sophie Grieser

11/20/2023

Obituaries

Cocaine, Firearm Discovered During Long Island Traffic Stop: Police A Long Island man was pulled over for missing a bumper on his car — and was arrested after police claimed they found more inside. It happened on Wednesday, Nov. 15 in Uniondale, according to the Nassau County Police. At approximately 3 a.m., patrolling officers noticed a green Honda Civic driving west on Hempstead Turnpike that had no rear bumper nor working tail lights. However, when they pulled over 51-year-old Christopher Green of Hempstead at the intersection of California Avenue, he allegedly had either crack or cocaine on his person, leading to his arrest. Police reported also f…

by Sophie Grieser

11/20/2023

Police & Fire

Duo Nabbed With Cocaine, Loaded Gun During Long Island Traffic Stop: Police A traffic stop for speeding soon turned into a frenzy as two men, who were later found to have cocaine and a loaded gun, tried to run, authorities claimed. The incident happened on Thursday, Nov. 16 in Westbury, according to Nassau County Police. At around 10 p.m., officers reportedly saw a 2008 Nissan speeding east down Old Country Road. When the car was pulled over at the intersection of Old Country Road and Kinkel Street, the front seat passenger, 30-year-old Farid Acosta of New Cassel, allegedly fled on foot. Officers were able to apprehend Acosta, who they say was combative, and f…

by Sophie Grieser

11/19/2023

Lifestyle

Lights, Camera, Action: Actors Wanted For Hudson Valley Film If you live in or around e Hudson Valley and have ever dreamed of being a part of “The Godfather,” a new casting call might just be for you. It’s an offer you can’t refuse. A new mafia-themed short film is looking for Hudson Valley actors to portray four leading roles for its December shoot in the Dutchess County village of Wappingers Falls, according to a casting call posted on Backstage. The movie, currently unnamed, will follow five mafia members as they convene for what they believe to be a business meeting – they soon find out, however, that they’re suspects in the murder of one of…

by Sophie Grieser

11/18/2023

Police & Fire

Watch: Man Destroys Menorah On Long Island Front Lawn Police are searching for a man who caused thousands of dollars of damage in what appears to be a hate crime. It happened on Wednesday, Nov. 15 in Hempstead. According to Nassau County Police, the unknown vandal walked up to a large menorah sitting on the front lawn of a Nassau Boulevard home just after 12:30 a.m. He then used an unknown object to smash two of the menorah’s lightbulbs, causing approximately $2,000 worth of damage before fleeing on foot. The incident was captured on surveillance video. Police describe the suspect as an adult man who was last seen wearing dark clothes a…

by Sophie Grieser

11/18/2023

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