Sophie Grieser

Reporter

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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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 …
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 …
'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…
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…
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 …
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…
Know Anything? Burglar Swipes Bike At Lawrence Home Know Anything? Burglar Swipes Bike At Lawrence Home
Know Anything? Burglar Swipes Bike At Lawrence Home Police are searching for a man who broke into a Long Island home and swapped his bike with another one worth $600. It happened on Monday, June 10 in Lawrence, according to Nassau County Police. At about 10:50 a.m., a man riding a green mountain bike walked up to a Cumberland Place residence and went through an unlocked door. He left his bike and instead swiped the 49-year-old homeowner’s Cannondale Mountain bicycle, which was worth $600, and rode off, heading west on Cumberland Place. No injuries were reported. Police described the suspect as a Hispanic man who is about 5-foot-10 wi…
Update: Missing Glen Head Man Found Update: Missing Glen Head Man Found
Update: Missing Glen Head Man Found Update:   A missing man with dementia has been located, police said.  Yves LaRochelle, age 72, had been last seen in Glen Head on the afternoon of Monday, June 17.  Authorities announced on Wednesday, June 19 that the man had been found.  Additional details, including where he was located and his current condition, were not released.  Original Story:  Police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a vulnerable adult who went missing from Long Island. Yves LaRochelle, age 72, was last seen in Glen Head on Monday, June 17, according to th…
Florida Man Nabbed In New Canaan For Drunk Driving, Police Say Florida Man Nabbed In New Canaan For Drunk Driving, Police Say
Florida Man Nabbed In New Canaan For Drunk Driving, Police Say An out-of-state man is facing a charge of drunk driving after he allegedly blew through a stop sign on a Connecticut road. The Fairfield County incident happened on Tuesday, June 18 in the town of New Canaan. Just after midnight, 40-year-old Carlos Manuel Fernandez was driving north on White Oak Shade Road when he reportedly accelerated through a stop sign near the intersection at Gerdes Road. When New Canaan Police pulled him over, officers noticed that the Palm Coast, Florida man had the smell of alcohol on his breath. Fernandez was also reportedly slurring his speech and showing oth…
6 Nabbed After Fight Breaks Out Near Hofstra University In Uniondale 6 Nabbed After Fight Breaks Out Near Hofstra University In Uniondale
6 Nabbed After Fight Breaks Out Near Hofstra University In Uniondale A group of men were all arrested after at least two people were stabbed or slashed when a fight broke out near a college. It happened in Uniondale on Wednesday, June 19, according to Nassau County Police. At around 4:20 p.m. that day, an altercation occurred between two men outside of 1000 Hempstead Turnpike, on the outskirts of the Hofstra University campus. The fight soon escalated, with four other men reportedly joining in. One victim was slashed in the back of the thigh and another was cut on their ear before police intervened and arrested the following people: Isaiah Moore, ag…
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