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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

Alert Issued After Teen Vanishes On Long Island Police are asking for the community’s help in locating a missing teenager last seen on Long Island. Briana Bonilla, age 13, went missing on Tuesday, Aug. 8, according to Nassau County Police. She was last seen on that day at 8 a.m. in Hempstead. Bonilla is described as being 5-foot-1 and weighing approximately 135 pounds. She has dark red colored hair and brown eyes. Police added that when she was last seen, Bonilla was wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, red pajama pants, and black Crocs. Her destination is unknown. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Nassau County …

by Sophie Grieser

08/10/2023

Obituaries

Triple-Fatal Crash: Support Pours In For Family Of Father, Children Killed On Long Island The Long Island community is doing what it can to aid a family after a father and his two children were killed in a crash that also left two other family members in critical condition. Sunday, Aug. 6 was not a normal day for Patrice Huntley. It was meant to be a special day. In addition to it being his son’s birthday, the 60-year-old Flushing resident had just received a job promotion and wanted to celebrate both with his family. Patrice took his four children and stepgranddaughter out to get ice cream. But at approximately 7:20 p.m., while the family was waiting at a red light on Sun…

by Sophie Grieser

08/10/2023

Lifestyle

Long Island Shake Shack Sets Opening Date The NYC-based burger joint is expanding to another Long Island location - here’s when it’ll be open for business. Hope you’re hungry. Shake Shack is opening up its newest location in Oceanside on Monday, Aug. 14, a representative told Daily Voice. It is situated within The Sands Shopping Center, located at 3535 Long Beach Road. Related Story: Shake Shack, Just Salad Coming To Oceanside The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m., and the first 100 guests will receive free Shake Shack swag and have the chance to hear live music. Additionally, the eatery will donate $…

by Sophie Grieser

08/09/2023

Politics

Suspected Cocaine, Oxy, LSD Found During Long Island Drug Bust: Police Three people were arrested for possessing thousands of dollars and multiple alleged illicit substances during a Long Island investigation, police announced. On Wednesday, Aug. 9, Nassau County Police announced that an inquiry into a fatal overdose led to the arrest of the following: Alia Salway, age 23, of Freeport; Andy T. Salazar, age 23, of Freeport; and Estiven Membreno, age 18, of Roosevelt. The three had been the target of the probe in Baldwin on Wednesday, July 19, which stemmed after a Nassau County resident’s overdose death. During the investigation, authorities found a sta…

by Sophie Grieser

08/09/2023

Police & Fire

Update: Missing Long Island Teen Located Update: A 15-year-old who went missing after leaving home has been found, authorities announced. On Wednesday, Aug. 9, Nassau County Police said they have located Garwin Maldonado, age 15, of Oceanside. Maldonado has been missing since leaving his Oceanside home at 5 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 7. While Hempstead was one of his possible locations, the department did not release information relating to where Maldonado was found or his current condition. Original story: Authorities are searching for a missing Long Island 15-year-old who was last seen leaving h…

by Sophie Grieser

08/09/2023

Police & Fire

Update: Teen Charged For Crash That Killed Child, Injured 5 Others On Long Island A teenager has been arrested and charged for a car crash that killed a child and injured five others, himself included, police announced. On Tuesday, Aug. 8, Nassau County Police announced that 18-year-old Jorge Bonilla Gutierrez of Freeport was arrested in connection to an Aug. 7 West Hempstead incident. Read the original story: Child Dead, Five Injured Following Turnpike Crash In West Hempstead At approximately 2:20 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 7, Gutierrez was allegedly driving his SUV down Hempstead Turnpike, going east. He was traveling at a high speed when, near the intersect…

by Sophie Grieser

08/09/2023

News

Winner Winner: $50K Powerball Prize Sold At Long Island Convenience Store A prize-winning ticket sold at a Long Island convenience store is waiting to be claimed, according to lottery officials. Are you feeling lucky? A third-prize-winning Powerball ticket worth tens of thousands was sold for the Monday, Aug. 7 drawing at a convenience store in Bay Shore, the New York Lottery announced on Tuesday, Aug. 8. The ticket, worth $50,000, was sold at Just Gas Only, located at 1400 Brentwood Road. Winning Powerball numbers are drawn from a field of one to 69, and the red Powerball is drawn from a separate field of one to 26. Powerball drawings are televised every…

by Sophie Grieser

08/09/2023

Lifestyle

New Pizzeria Serves Up 'Absolutely Fantastic' Slices On Long Island A family-owned pizzeria is wowing diners on Long Island and beyond with its authentic Italian pies. “Wow, just wow.” Pizzeria Undici, located at 4195 Merrick Road in Massapequa, opened shop in June 2023. The Italian family-owned pizzeria had one goal: to serve the finest pizzas alongside the best customer service. In the few months since its opening, it appears to have done just that. “Long Island has a pretty good track record for pizza joints…and I suggest adding this one to your list,” wrote Nassau County resident Anthony S. on the shop’s Yelp page. Anthony and a group of his …

by Sophie Grieser

08/08/2023

Police & Fire

Man Abandons Dog In Hot Car On Long Island, Leading To Its Death, Officials Announce A Long Island man faces multiple animal cruelty charges when his dog died after allegedly being left in a car on a hot day, authorities announced. On Monday, Aug. 7, the Suffolk County SPCA announced the charges against Raymond Gonzalez, a 60-year-old North Amityville resident, for his alleged role in the death of Koko, his one-and-a-half-year-old dog. According to Suffolk County SPCA Chief Roy Gross, Gonzalez left the German shepherd-husky mix alone inside a car on a hot day. After several hours, Koko was discovered to be dead. In addition to the animal cruelty charges, Gonzalez was …

by Sophie Grieser

08/08/2023

Obituaries

Community Mourns Loss Of Long Island Firefighter Following Sudden Death Firefighters, friends, and acquaintances alike are grieving for a Long Island firefighter after her recent and sudden death. Kathie Cibulski died on Tuesday, Aug. 1 following a brief and recent battle with cancer, according to an announcement by the Cutchogue Fire Department. The 56-year-old Mattituck native joined the department in 2004. She spent time serving as a past officer, EMT, and the department’s Chicken Barbecue Chairperson. “Most importantly,” the department wrote, Kathie was “a friend to many.” Kathie Cibulski.Facebook/Cutchogue Fire Department A Facebook post announci…

by Sophie Grieser

08/08/2023

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