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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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Police & Fire
Teen Uses Dating Apps To Lure, Rob Victims At Knife-Point In New Cassel: Police Teen Uses Dating Apps To Lure, Rob Victims At Knife-Point In New Cassel: Police
Teen Uses Dating Apps To Lure, Rob Victims At Knife-Point In New Cassel: Police A 15-year-old has been arrested on charges including robbery after he allegedly used dating apps as a way to find his next robbery victim. The teen was arrested on Sunday, June 23 for two New Cassel incidents, Nassau County Police said. His arrest came following an investigation, which found that the unnamed 15-year-old boy used a dating app to arrange meetings with other boys on at least two occasions — on Friday, June 14, and on Friday, June 21. However, once the two met at the prearranged location, the teen would get into his victim’s car, pull out a knife, and threaten to stab the d…

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Police & Fire
Officers, Guards Injured During Arrests At UBS Arena In Elmont Officers, Guards Injured During Arrests At UBS Arena In Elmont
Officers, Guards Injured During Arrests At UBS Arena In Elmont Five people were arrested after they allegedly caused disruptions outside of a concert. The incidents occurred on Friday, June 21 in Elmont. According to Nassau County Police, multiple disturbances were reported at UBS Arena, located at 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, during the venue’s MegaBash MX event, which saw multiple popular bands and singers gather under one roof. One person being escorted from the venue — 24-year-old Eduardo Flores Hernandez of the Bronx — allegedly became non-compliant, leading to his arrest. Police also said that at that time, 25-year-old Dana Morales (also from t…

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Police & Fire
Burglar Snatches Wallet, More From East Rockaway Home, Police Say Burglar Snatches Wallet, More From East Rockaway Home, Police Say
Burglar Snatches Wallet, More From East Rockaway Home, Police Say A thief took advantage of an open garage door and stole multiple items from a Long Island home, authorities said. It happened in East Rockaway on Sunday, June 23. According to Nassau County Police, the suspect walked into a Waverly Avenue home just after 4 a.m. They went in through an open garage door. Once inside, they snatched the homeowner’s car keys and wallet before fleeing the scene in an unknown direction.  Additional information, including a description of the suspect, was not available as of publication. Anyone with information regarding the burglary is urged to contac…

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News
Man Touches Woman Near Elementary School In Seaford: Police Man Touches Woman Near Elementary School In Seaford: Police
Man Touches Woman Near Elementary School In Seaford: Police Police are searching for a man who allegedly committed a sex offense near an elementary school. It happened on Sunday, June 23 in Seaford, according to Nassau County Police. At about 5:30 p.m. that day, a 34-year-old woman was walking in the back of East Broadway Elementary School, which is located at 751 Seamans Neck Road. As she walked, a man approached and touched her before running away. Police described the suspect as a Hispanic man between 20 and 25 years old. He had long hair and braces. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said. Anybody with information regarding the …

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Police & Fire
21-Year-Old Nabbed For Selling Tobacco To Minors, More In East Meadow: Police 21-Year-Old Nabbed For Selling Tobacco To Minors, More In East Meadow: Police
21-Year-Old Nabbed For Selling Tobacco To Minors, More In East Meadow: Police A Queens woman was one of two people arrested after they allegedly sold tobacco to minors. The arrests occurred as part of a “Project 21” bust that took place in East Meadow on Thursday, June 20. Just before 7 p.m., Nassau County police officers and underage agents worked together to catch and arrest the following two individuals: Sami Al-Ammari, age 33 of Staten Island, allegedly sold tobacco to a minor at King Smoke Smoke Shop located at 503A Newbridge Road; and Kiranpreet Kaur, age 21 of Queens, also reportedly sold minors tobacco at the Smoke Shop-Pipes and Stuff located at 2384 …

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Police & Fire
5 Pit Bulls, 3 People Caught Squatting At New Hyde Park Home, Police Say 5 Pit Bulls, 3 People Caught Squatting At New Hyde Park Home, Police Say
5 Pit Bulls, 3 People Caught Squatting At New Hyde Park Home, Police Say A group of people and a handful of dogs were arrested after police said they were caught illegally living inside a dead person’s home. The New Hyde Park incident took place on Thursday, June 20, Nassau County Police said. Just after 4 p.m. that day, police received a call from a resident on Evans Street who thought that there were people living in their deceased neighbor’s home. Authorities arrived to reportedly find three people living at 109 Evans Street illegally: Dionny Quiroz, age 33 of Roosevelt; Juan Marte, age 19 of Thomaston; and Natalie Bautista, age 19, whose address was …

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Business
'Last Call:' Babylon Restaurant Closes After 24 Years 'Last Call:' Babylon Restaurant Closes After 24 Years
'Last Call:' Babylon Restaurant Closes After 24 Years  A beloved restaurant with a long history will be closing down to make way for a new eatery. Argyle Grill & Tavern, located at 90 Deer Park Avenue in Babylon, announced that its last day in business will be Sunday, June 30. “We will be making last call at The Argyle,” the restaurant wrote in an Instagram post. “In our closing days here at…we would like to take this time to thank our friends, our families, our amazing staff, the village of Babylon, and most importantly you, who are some of the most incredible guests we have had the pleasure of serving over the last 24 years.” Ac…

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Police & Fire
12-Year-Old Airlifted To Hospital Following North Bellmore Crash 12-Year-Old Airlifted To Hospital Following North Bellmore Crash
12-Year-Old Airlifted To Hospital Following North Bellmore Crash Two people were injured, including a young boy riding a bicycle, when a pair of large cars collided. The North Bellmore incident occurred at around 4:40 p.m. on Thursday, June 20. According to Nassau County Police, a 52-year-old man was driving a 2020 Ford Econoline Van northbound on Oakfield Avenue. Near the intersection of S Shelley Road, he collided with a Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by a 41-year-old woman heading east. A 12-year-old boy, who was riding a bike nearby, was hit by one of the cars during the collision. Authorities reported that the child was airlifted by a police heli…

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Police & Fire
Man Injures Officer, Violates Restraining Order In Roosevelt, Police Say Man Injures Officer, Violates Restraining Order In Roosevelt, Police Say
Man Injures Officer, Violates Restraining Order In Roosevelt, Police Say A Long Island man who reportedly violated a restraining order was arrested and injured a police officer in the process. It happened in Roosevelt on Wednesday, June 19, Nassau County Police said. Just before 6 p.m., 30-year-old Shabaz Hall allegedly broke into the home of someone who had a restraining order against him. Police soon arrived at the scene to arrest Hall; however, during the course of the arrest, authorities said that Hall was violent and combative. An officer was injured in the process. Hall, who is from Roosevelt, was eventually taken into custody, where he was charged …

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News
Woodmere Fire Commissioner Lied About Sex Abuse Charge To File Million-Dollar Suits, DA Says Woodmere Fire Commissioner Lied About Sex Abuse Charge To File Million-Dollar Suits, DA Says
Woodmere Fire Commissioner Lied About Sex Abuse Charge To File Million-Dollar Suits, DA Says A former fire commissioner who knowingly used a falsified court transcript to file several lawsuits seeking tens of millions in compensation, and to regain full access to his synagogue following a misdemeanor sex abuse case, has received jail time. Judah Karkowsky, age 44, received a one-year sentence on Thursday, June 20, months after a jury found him guilty of criminal contempt and more, the Nassau County District Attorney (NCDA) announced. Karkowsky, who is a former Commissioner of the Woodmere Fire District and a volunteer EMT in the Woodmere Fire Department, was arrested in September…

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