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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.

Sophie Grieser's Contributions

News

New Update: Missing Long Island Man Found Update: A missing Long Island man has been found, according to Nassau County Police. The announcement came just before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9. No further information was released. Charles Ford had last been seen in West Hempstead on Sunday, May 7. Because the 58-year-old man has dementia, it was believed that he may have been in need of medical attention. Original story: The West Hempstead man has dementia, authorities said. Charles Ford, age 58, was reported missing and may be in need of medical attention, according to the New York State Missing Per…

by Sophie Grieser

05/09/2023

Police & Fire

Man Killed In Industrial Accident On Long Island: Police The Long Island man was killed while at work, authorities said. Suffolk County police announced that an adult man was involved in a fatal industrial accident at his place of employment on Monday, May 8. The man, who was an employee of Omni Recycling, located at 114 Alder Street, was struck by a payloader at approximately 1 p.m., according to police. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been contacted. Anyone who may have information regarding the incident is urged to call the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392. The i…

by Sophie Grieser

05/08/2023

Police & Fire

New Update: Missing Long Island Teen Located Two Weeks Later Update: A teen who has been missing for two weeks has been found, police said. Franklin Zuniga, age 14, who was reported missing on April 24, has been located, Nassau County police announced on Monday, May 8. Officials did not provide additional information on where Zuniga was found or where he had been for the two weeks he was missing. Original story: The 14-year-old was last seen in Hempstead on Monday, April 24. Police are urging the public to help locate a missing Long Island teenager named Franklin Zuniga. According to a release by the Nassau County p…

by Sophie Grieser

05/08/2023

News

Pizzeria Employee Wields Peel, Strikes Coworker Following Argument On Long Island: Police A verbal squabble between two pizza workers got saucy when one decided to use his pizza peel as a weapon, police said. John Vano, age 50, of Merrick, was arrested on Sunday, May 7 following an argument with a coworker that turned violent, authorities claimed. Detectives said that on Saturday, May 6, Vano and his 42-year-old male coworker got into a verbal altercation at La Piazza, located at 2191 Merrick Road, at approximately 8:15 p.m. The fight escalated and Vano allegedly proceeded to strike his coworker in the head with a large pizza peel, lacerating the victim’s head. Vano then fl…

by Sophie Grieser

05/08/2023

Obituaries

‘Outpouring Of Love, Support’ Shown For LI Boy Victim Of Double-Fatal Drunk Driving Crash A fundraiser set up to honor a young Long Island tennis star who was a victim of a double-fatal crash has seen a tremendous amount of support on its first day. Ethan Falkowitz was one of two 14-year-old Roslyn boys who suffered fatal injuries following a drunk-driving crash on the night of Wednesday, May 3. Earlier Report: 14-Year-Olds Killed In Wrong-Way Jericho Crash Were Young Tennis Stars From Roslyn Falkowitz, Drew Hassenbein, and two other boys were riding northbound on Route 106 in Jericho when 34-year-old Amandeep Singh, also of Roslyn, drove the wrong way and collided with …

by Sophie Grieser

05/08/2023

Lifestyle

This Long Island Beach Makes Top 50 Family Best In America, New Survey Say A new survey has revealed that a Long Island beach is in the top 50 families would most likely want to visit this summer. According to Family Destinations Guide, East Hampton’s Amsterdam Beach State Park ranks number 19 out of 100 of the top beach destinations families wish to travel to this summer. Family Destinations Guide polled 3,000 American families to compile its “100 Best Secret Beaches” list, which features only two other New York beaches. Amsterdam Beach State Park, or Amsterdam Beach Preserve, spans nearly 200 acres of undeveloped land and is just east of Montauk. Its natura…

by Sophie Grieser

05/08/2023

Traffic

Closure Scheduled On Meadowbrook State Parkway On Long Island Officials have announced a new planned closure on the Meadowbrook State Parkway. Drivers traveling during the closure are encouraged to use the Wantagh State Parkway in Hempstead as an alternative route. Weather permitting, both directions of Meadowbrook will be closed between the Loop Parkway (Exit M10) and Bay Parkway from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., starting Monday, May 8, and ending Friday, May 12, according to the Department of Transportation. The closure is scheduled to facilitate an ongoing bridge rehabilitation project. Transport officials urged drivers to plan accordingly, and noted tha…

by Sophie Grieser

05/07/2023

Business

Perfect Health: 8 Long Island Hospitals Receive ‘A’ For Patient Safety The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 30 evidence-based measures to grant hospitals a grade on a scale of A to F. Eight Long Island hospitals were awarded the highest grade for patient safety, according to the Leapfrog Hospital 2023 Spring Grade released on Wednesday, May 3. Using 30 evidence-based patient safety measures, The Leapfrog Group evaluates and assigns grades to nearly 3,000 acute-care hospitals around the country. A grade report is released twice annually. The perfect-grade hospitals are: Huntington Hospital Mather Hospital North Shore University Hospital Peconic Bay M…

by Sophie Grieser

05/07/2023

Lifestyle

This Long Island Eatery Serves Up Best Mexican Food, Voters Say The restaurant, which has a winning track record, has been recognized yet again for its delicious cuisine. Long Islanders have spoken: Maria’s Mexican & Latin Cuisine, located at 211 Smithtown Boulevard in Nesconset, is the best Mexican restaurant on the island, according to the 2023 Bethpage Best Of Long Island results. Maria’s, which has previously won Best Latin American Restaurant eight years in a row, is no stranger to being recognized for its “magical” food and atmosphere. “Maria’s Mexican and Latin American Cuisine was born out of a lifelong passion for Latin American culture…

by Sophie Grieser

05/06/2023

Police & Fire

Duo Caught Red-Handed: $50K Recovered After Attempted Long Island Scam, Police Say Two men who attempted to scam a Long Island woman out of thousands were intercepted by police thanks to the potential victim’s quick thinking, authorities said. On Wednesday, May 3 at about 4:15 p.m., a Rockville Centre woman, age 69, received a call from someone claiming to be her grandson, according to the Nassau County police. Another person, who introduced himself as “Michael Waller,” told the woman he was her grandson’s attorney, and that he needed $17,000 cash in order to bail her grandson out. The woman was reportedly told that after she took out the cash, a courier would be sent…

by Sophie Grieser

05/06/2023

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