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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

Obituaries

Fourth NY Child Dies Following Horrific I-95 Crash, Family Says A fourth child from a New York family involved in a horrific crash has died. The family of Christian Rojas Redondo has announced that he succumbed to injuries following a triple-fatal crash that happened on Saturday, July 1. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the Bay Shore victims were traveling near Jacksonville, Florida on a stretch of I-95. Earlier Report: Triple-Fatal Crash: 2 Children, Teen From Bay Shore ID'd As Victims Near Florida-Georgia Border At approximately 7:40 a.m., a car and SUV crashed when one slowed or stopped in the center lane of a bridge connecting Florida …

by Sophie Grieser

07/06/2023

Police & Fire

Duo Injured After Car, Dirt Bike Collide On Long Island Police are investigating an early-morning Long Island accident that left one in serious condition and another injured. On Thursday, July 6, Emily Farrington was driving a 2014 Ford Mustang north on Route 112 in Medford, according to Suffolk County Police. Farrington, aged 18, attempted to make a left turn into a parking lot between Southaven Avenue and Tremont Avenue when, at 12:10 a.m., she was hit by two dirt bikes traveling south. Tomeik Young, a 23-year-old from Middle Island and one of the dirt bike riders, was taken to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue and is in serious c…

by Sophie Grieser

07/06/2023

Police & Fire

New Update: Alleged Motel Murderer Fled After Stabbing Victim On LI, DA Reports A recent report from officials revealed new details about a man who is charged with murder after allegedly stabbing and killing a housemate at a Long Island motel. Philip Walker, aged 56 of Mastic, has been charged with second-degree murder following an investigation by the Suffolk County Homicide Squad, according to a release from the Suffolk County District Attorney. Earlier Report: Killer, Victim ID'd After Fatal Stabbing At Shirley Motel: Police According to the DA’s Office, Walker and his alleged victim, 63-year-old Jimmy Vaughn, were both living in a group home in the Shi…

by Sophie Grieser

07/06/2023

Lifestyle

Eatery With ‘Symphony Of Culinary Diversity’ Opens To 5-Star Reviews On Long Island “Started from a food truck now we’re here!” Chenza’s Twisted Tacos, a food truck turned storefront, opened its doors at 10560 Main Road in Mattituck on May 27. Since then, the taco joint has racked up only five-star reviews, hinting that it may become one of Long Island’s staple places for a delicious taco. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chenza’s Twisted Tacos… 10560 main rd Mattituck NY 11952 (@thechenzas) Owned by husband and wife duo Daniel and Shirley Wajdik, each with culinary backgrounds and a love of food, Chenza’s Twi…

by Sophie Grieser

07/06/2023

News

Who Is The Winner? Top-Prize Ticket Sold At This Long Island Store A Long Islander is now over $18,000 richer after a winning ticket was sold at a convenience store. On Tuesday, July 4, a top-prize Take 5 Midday ticket was sold at the Kings 1360 C-Store, located at 1360 Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont, lottery officials announced. The ticket is worth $18,415. Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39, with two daily televised drawings (one at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.). Winners can claim their prize up to a year from the initial drawing date. The New York Lottery has contributed $3.6 billion to support education in New York State during t…

by Sophie Grieser

07/06/2023

Police & Fire

Seen Her? Police Search For Teen Last Seen On Long Island Police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a teenager who has been missing for days. Jah-yanna Record, aged 14, was last seen leaving Lamplighter Lane in East Massapequa at approximately 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 2, according to Nassau County Police. Though a description of Record’s clothing and her possible locations are unknown, she is described as having brown hair and brown eyes. She stands at 4-foot-11 and weighs 130 pounds. Anyone with information regarding Record’s location is urged to contact the Nassau County Police Department Missing Persons Squad at 516-573-734…

by Sophie Grieser

07/05/2023

Police & Fire

Dog Stolen From Front Yard On Long Island, Police Offer Cash Reward Two weeks after a dog was stolen from its residence, police are offering a reward for information that leads to the thief’s arrest. Bandit, a male shih-tzu and poodle mix, was last seen in the front yard of his Huntington Station home on Wednesday, June 21, according to Suffolk County Police. At approximately 9:50 p.m., a man approached the Beverly Road home and stole Bandit, fleeing in what police said could possibly be a Mercury Grand Marquis. Bandit is in need of medication. In an effort to return the pup back to his owners, the Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash rewar…

by Sophie Grieser

07/05/2023

Police & Fire

Greenwich 20-Year-Old Dies In Rapids In Vermont's Green Mountains A 20-year-old man from Connecticut is dead after getting caught in the rapids while swimming at a park in northwestern Vermont, according to authorities. On Tuesday, July 4, Fairfield County resident Samuel Paprin, of Greenwich, was swimming at the Bolton Portholes, located in in the western foothills of the Green Mountains, in Bolton, Vermont, the state’s police reported. A preliminary investigation into Paprin’s death shows that at approximately 4:30 p.m., he got caught in the swimming hole’s rapids and was found unresponsive. Paprin was transported to an area hospital, where he was…

by Sophie Grieser

07/05/2023

News

Alleged Gang Member Admits Murder, More For Long Island Shootings: DA An alleged member of the Bloods gang has pleaded guilty to murder, attempted murder, and more for two separate Long Island incidents, officials announced. Christopher Anderson, also known as CK, aged 27 of Roosevelt, pleaded guilty on Thursday, June 29 to charges including murder for two separate incidents in 2020, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. The first incident occurred on November 28, 2020. Earlier Report: Duo Arraigned In Freeport Shooting That Killed 21-Year-Old, Injured 19-Year-Old According to the charges, 21-year-old Taffarie Haughton and a second victim, …

by Sophie Grieser

07/05/2023

Police & Fire

Seen Them? Duo Smashes Window, Steals From Car At LI Traffic Light, Police Say (Watch) Police are searching for a duo that they say broke a car’s window and stole a newly-purchased Apple Watch from the backseat while both cars were stopped at a stoplight. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 24 in North New Hyde Park, Nassau County Police reported. A man was driving back after purchasing an Apple Watch from the Apple Store at the Roosevelt Field Mall, located at 630 Old Country Road in Garden City, according to police. At approximately 7:40 p.m., he was driving to another destination when he came to a stop at a red light in the vicinity of Lakeville Road and Fairfield …

by Sophie Grieser

07/05/2023

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