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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
Motocross Mentor Who Sexually Assaulted Minor In CT Apprehended: Police Motocross Mentor Who Sexually Assaulted Minor In CT Apprehended: Police
Motocross Mentor Who Sexually Assaulted Minor In CT Apprehended: Police A man accused of sexually assaulting a child at a motocross club while mentoring a children's racing program has been arrested, police announced. On Thursday, Aug. 17 in Windham County, the Plainfield Police Department announced that 23-year-old Hunter Calle of Canterbury had been brought into custody on charges of sexual assault. A complaint filed in June of 2023 alleged that, approximately three years earlier, Calle had sexually assaulted a minor at the Central Cycle Club, located at 45 South Cady Lane in Central Village. Central Cycle Club is a non-profit competition motocross club, …

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News
Bank Robber Sentenced: Man Caught Minutes After Long Island Incident To Spend Years Behind Bars Bank Robber Sentenced: Man Caught Minutes After Long Island Incident To Spend Years Behind Bars
Bank Robber Sentenced: Man Caught Minutes After Long Island Incident To Spend Years Behind Bars A Long Island man who robbed a bank only to get caught less than 30 minutes after will now spend up to six years in prison, officials announced. Ralph Dominguez, a 66-year-old Middle Island man, was sentenced on Friday, Aug. 16 to three to six years in prison for a January 2023 robbery, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced. According to Dominguez’s guilty plea, on January 31, he entered the M&T Bank, located at 1919 Middle Country Road in Centereach, and handed the teller a note. Original story: Suspect From Middle Island Nabbed Minutes After Centereach Bank Robbery …

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Lifestyle
Pair Of Long Island Locales Boast 'Most Appealing' Title Nationally, New Survey Says Pair Of Long Island Locales Boast 'Most Appealing' Title Nationally, New Survey Says
Pair Of Long Island Locales Boast 'Most Appealing' Title Nationally, New Survey Says Two Long Island hubs are among the most envied suburbs in America, with one making the top three, according to a new survey. The results come as part of a survey released this week titled “America’s Most Envied Suburban Lifestyles” by Moving Feedback, a company that hopes to help make moving easier by providing tips and comparing services. Three thousand people participated in the survey, and in the end, 175 suburbs were ranked. Huntington Bay triumphed in the rankings, coming in at third place nationally. With just 1,600 residents and only a few minutes north of the restaurants and st…

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News
'Nightmarish' Shark Attack At Coastal NY Beach: Support Swells For Victim 'Nightmarish' Shark Attack At Coastal NY Beach: Support Swells For Victim
'Nightmarish' Shark Attack At Coastal NY Beach: Support Swells For Victim The victim of a shark attack along the New York coast has undergone five surgeries in just over a week, with no end in sight, according to her family. “She…was eagerly anticipating her retirement, when she could — for the first time in her life — take a break.” Tatyana Koltunyuk was bitten by a shark on the left leg on Monday, Aug. 7 while swimming at Rockaway Beach in Queens, setting her forth on a life path her family could not anticipate. The 65-year-old woman was close to retirement, meant to be a promise of rest after a “grueling” life, as her daughter describes in a GoFundMe set up…

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News
'Inexcusable': Man Indicted For Fatal Long Island Hit-Run 'Inexcusable': Man Indicted For Fatal Long Island Hit-Run
'Inexcusable': Man Indicted For Fatal Long Island Hit-Run A Long Island man has been indicted in a fatal overnight hit-and-run where he allegedly stopped his car, looked at the person he hit, and continued to drive away, officials announced. On Wednesday, Aug. 16, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced Raynard Williams’ arraignment for the Monday, July 31 Central Islip crash that killed 68-year-old Paul Benjamin. Original story: Fatal Hit-Run Update: Suspect Nabbed In Crash That Killed 68-Year-Old In Central Islip Paul Benjamin was walking across Carleton Avenue at the Elmore Street intersection at approximately 8:30 p.m. on that…

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Police & Fire
Hit-Run: Suspect Left Man Heavily Bleeding On Long Island Street Hit-Run: Suspect Left Man Heavily Bleeding On Long Island Street
Hit-Run: Suspect Left Man Heavily Bleeding On Long Island Street Police are searching for the driver involved in a Long Island hit-and-run that left a man injured and lying in the street. It happened on Tuesday, Aug. 16 just after 6:30 p.m. in Garden City Park, according to Nassau County Police. At that time, a witness saw a black Acura hit the victim in Dyckman Avenue and continued driving. The victim, a 32-year-old man, was left in the street. Police said that, though they found him conscious, he suffered head trauma and was bleeding heavily when officers found him in the street. Have you seen this car? Nassau County Police Department He wa…

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Police & Fire
Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Teen Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Teen
Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Teen Police are asking for the community’s help in locating a missing Long Island teenager. Glory Cardwell, age 14, was last seen on Wednesday, Aug. 16 in Roosevelt at approximately 7:30 a.m., according to Nassau County Police. Cardwell was leaving her home on foot when she was last seen. The teen is described as having an average build and medium complexion, standing 5-foot-6. She weighs approximately 130 pounds. Cardwell has brown eyes and long straight black hair. When last seen, Cardwell was wearing a black and white hooded sweatshirt, gray leggings, and black slippers. Her destina…

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Schools
These Long Island Schools Honored For Excellent Scholars, Athletes These Long Island Schools Honored For Excellent Scholars, Athletes
These Long Island Schools Honored For Excellent Scholars, Athletes Just 35 high schools across Long Island were given a special designation for their stellar athletes who double as stellar academics. The New York State Public High School Athletic Association, or NYSPHSAA, announced its 2022-2023 “School of Distinction” list on Thursday, July 27. Out of all 84 schools given the award, 35 were from Long Island. In order to qualify, a high school must have 100 percent of its varsity teams qualify for a “Scholar-Athlete team award,” which designates that the team’s average GPA is greater than or equal to a 90. The schools that made the cut from Suffolk C…

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Police & Fire
Darien Stop & Shop Theft: Victim Left Car For 15 Minutes Before Robber Struck, Police Say Darien Stop & Shop Theft: Victim Left Car For 15 Minutes Before Robber Struck, Police Say
Darien Stop & Shop Theft: Victim Left Car For 15 Minutes Before Robber Struck, Police Say An unsuspecting Stop & Shop customer was the target of a recent motor vehicle burglary, according to police. It happened in Fairfield County on Monday, Aug. 7 at approximately 3 p.m., according to the Darien Police Department. A woman parked her car at the Darien Stop & Shop located at 25 Old Kings Highway North and reportedly went into the store for about 15 minutes. When she returned to her car, she noticed that two of her bags were missing. The woman’s car was unlocked, police said. Officers have not released further information regarding the suspect or the status of the …

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Police & Fire
Dead Dogs Discovered In Car On Long Island Dead Dogs Discovered In Car On Long Island
Dead Dogs Discovered In Car On Long Island A call to the police on Long Island regarding a bad odor led to the shocking discovery of deceased animals. It happened on Tuesday, Aug. 15 at approximately 7 p.m. in Elmont, according to Nassau County Police. Officers received a call to 911 reporting that a car parked on Diellen Lane had a stench coming from it. When police arrived at the scene, they saw that the 2016 black Explorer had two large dead dogs in the backseat. The investigation remains ongoing, and no further details were released about the breed of dogs or their potential cause of death. Detectives encourage anyone wi…

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