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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

Winner, Winner: Prize Lottery Ticket Sold At This Long Island Store One person is over $10,000 richer after a winning ticket was sold at a Long Island convenience store, according to lottery officials. Are you the lucky winner? On Thursday, Sept. 7, the New York Lottery announced that a local gas station sold one prize-winning Take 5 Midday ticket in Valley Stream. The ticket, worth $18,474.50, was sold at the BP gas station, located at 1200 Rockaway Avenue. Its winning numbers were drawn in the Wednesday, Sept. 6 Take 5 Midday drawing. Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one to 39. Drawings are televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Gam…

by Sophie Grieser

09/10/2023

Lifestyle

Restaurant Cited For 'Terrific' Food Opens On Long Island A highly-anticipated restaurant opened up on Long Island to rave reviews for its authentic Japanese dishes. “This place is such a gem!” Youta Ramen, located at 58 Old Country Road in Mineola, opened in June 2023, with the goal of providing customers with “exceptional service and ensuring that each guest has an unforgettable dining experience.” Over the few months that the shop has been open, it seems to have done exactly that. With authentic Japanese flavors and a plethora of food options, Youta Ramen has impressed diners near and far — with the shop already receiving over 180 five-st…

by Sophie Grieser

09/10/2023

Traffic

New Traffic Pattern, Closures Announced On Long Island Expressway Both directions of the Long Island Expressway will be off-limits for construction, and the new traffic pattern is expected to last months, transportation officials said. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that from Monday, Sept. 11 to Wednesday, Sept. 13, both directions of I-495 at Exit 48 will be closed in Oyster Bay and Huntington. The closures, which are scheduled for 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting, are to establish the new work zone and traffic pattern for a bridge deck renewal project. During those times, drivers will be detoured onto the Service Road…

by Sophie Grieser

09/10/2023

News

Duo Admits Guilt For Murder, Robbery On Long Island Two men pleaded guilty to their roles in robbing, shooting, and killing a Long Island man who had just received a significant amount of money, officials announced. On Thursday, Sept. 7, the Nassau County District Attorney announced that Eric Baldwin, age 27, and Corey Grier, age 29, pleaded guilty to charges including murder and robbery, respectively, for their roles in a September 2021 incident. The DA’s Office said that on Sept. 10, 2021, victim James Diamond, age 28, and a friend drove to a Long Beach law firm to pick up a check that Diamond was awarded as part of a lawsuit. Diamond,…

by Sophie Grieser

09/09/2023

Police & Fire

29-Year-Old Nabbed For Selling Drugs On Long Island After Overdose Investigation: Police A Long Island man was arrested after an unrelated investigation led police to discover that he was selling heroin and more, police said. On Wednesday, Sept. 6, 29-year-old Steven M. Ayala was arrested for allegedly possessing and selling drugs, according to Nassau County Police. The Elmont resident’s arrest came during an investigation into an unrelated fatal overdose. Ayala was allegedly in possession of and sold substances that police believe to be heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine. He was arrested outside of the Belmont Deli and Grill, located at 139 Hempstead Turnpike, without in…

by Sophie Grieser

09/08/2023

News

New Arrest Warrant Issued For Drew Barrymore's Alleged Long Island Stalker The man, who’s accused of stalking the “50 First Dates” actress after rushing her onstage and searching for her Long Island home, now has a warrant out for his arrest — again. A Southampton Town judge has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of alleged Drew Barrymore stalker Chad Michael Busto, age 43, according to a report from ABC7 NY on Thursday, Sept. 7. Read the original story: New Details: Drew Barrymore's Alleged Stalker Charged After Appearing At Her Southhampton Home Busto had been released without bail at his arraignment on Friday, Aug. 25, under an agreement that he wo…

by Sophie Grieser

09/08/2023

Police & Fire

Update: Woman Found Dead Off Long Island Beach Drowned, ID'd, Police Say This story has been updated. A woman who reportedly drowned off the coast a Long Island beach had gone missing a day before she was discovered, over 20 miles away from where her body was found. Sherica Douglas-Campbell, the 37-year-old Valley Stream woman recently identified as the woman found dead at Long Beach, had been reported missing to police on Monday, Sept. 4, according to Nassau County Police. Douglas-Campbell was reportedly last seen alive just before 8 p.m. on that day in New Hyde Park. The next morning, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Nassau County Pol…

by Sophie Grieser

09/07/2023

News

NYer Danny Masterson Sentenced 30 Years For Rape The “That ‘70s Show” actor and Scientologist will spend three decades to life behind bars for the rape of two separate women. On Thursday, Sept. 7, Long Island-born actor Danny Masterson, age 47 was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison after he was convicted of two counts of rape, according to a report by ABC News. Masterson, who grew up in Alberston, was given 15 years for each of the two women he was found guilty of raping during a retrial that occurred in May 2023. The “That ‘70s Show” star had previously been accused of rape by three women, one of which included a former girlfrie…

by Sophie Grieser

09/07/2023

Police & Fire

Update: Missing Teen Last Seen On Long Island Found Update: A teenager who was last seen on Long Island has been located. Nassau County Police announced on Wednesday, Sept. 6 that 13-year-old Estefania Cruz had been found. Cruz had last been seen on Sunday, Sept. 3 at 5 p.m. in Westbury. Additional details regarding her location and condition were not provided by police. Original story: Police have asked the community for assistance in locating a teenager who has been missing for two days. Estefania Cruz, age 13, was last seen on Sunday, Sept. 3 at 5 p.m. in Westbury, according to Nassau County Polic…

by Sophie Grieser

09/07/2023

Police & Fire

Seen Him? Alert Issued For Teen Missing Nearly A Week, Last Seen On Long Island Police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a missing teenager who was last seen on Long Island. Jamell Harris, age 14, was last seen on Friday, Sept. 1 at approximately 9 p.m. in Hempstead, according to Nassau County Police. Harris is described as being 5-foot-5 and weighing approximately 160 pounds. He has brown eyes, black hair, and was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and cargo shorts. Anyone with information on Harris’ location is urged to contact the Nassau County Missing Persons Squad at 516-573-7347 or call 911. All calls will be kept anonymous. Share thi…

by Sophie Grieser

09/07/2023

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