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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

News
Long Island Roller Derby Team, NYCLU Sue County Executive Over Trans Athlete Ban Long Island Roller Derby Team, NYCLU Sue County Executive Over Trans Athlete Ban
Long Island Roller Derby Team, Nyclu Sue County Executive Over Trans Athlete Ban Long Island’s first flat-track roller derby league, alongside the New York Civil Liberties Union, has filed a lawsuit against a ban on transgender women participating in women’s sports. “We’re ready for the courts to relegate this harmful, transphobic policy to the dustbin of history, where it belongs.” On Monday, March 11, the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), partnered with its plaintiff, the Long Island Roller Rebels, announced that it had filed a lawsuit against Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman in response to his February executive order banning transgender women from parti…

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Traffic
Overnight Closures Planned On Busy Long Island Parkway: Here's When Overnight Closures Planned On Busy Long Island Parkway: Here's When
Overnight Closures Planned On Busy Long Island Parkway: Here's When For a week, this parkway on Long Island will be closed for maintenance, transportation officials announced. Starting on Thursday, March 14, and lasting through Thursday, March 21, the northbound Meadowbrook State Parkway between Exit M7 (Babylon Turnpike) and Exit M6 (Southern State Parkway) in Hempstead will be closed overnight, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. The closures, which will last from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., are weather-permitting and will be used for highway maintenance. Drivers are encouraged to use the Wantagh State Parkway as an alternate route duri…

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Real Estate
$12.5M Mass Home, Designed By Well-Known Architect, Hits Market: See Inside $12.5M Mass Home, Designed By Well-Known Architect, Hits Market: See Inside
$12.5M Mass Home, Designed By Well-Known Architect, Hits Market: See Inside A secluded and contemporary Massachusetts estate with plenty of amenities is on the market — if you’ve got a few million to spare. Sitting on a whopping 31.4-acre lot, 300 Summer Street in Westwood offers modern living in a private setting. The Norfolk County home, which is listed for $12.5 million, was designed by Richard Levey of the well-known RBL Architects, based outside of Boston, and features 20-foot-tall floor-to-ceiling windows that look out to the infinity pool and stream-fed pond with boat house outside. With over 10,300 square feet, the open living spaces are airy with moder…

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Police & Fire
Alleged Serial Robber Caught Following Chase On Long Island, Police Say Alleged Serial Robber Caught Following Chase On Long Island, Police Say
Alleged Serial Robber Caught Following Chase On Long Island, Police Say A homeless man accused of stealing from multiple Long Island stores was arrested after a foot chase during which authorities say he injured an officer. It happened on Tuesday, March 12 in North Lawrence, according to Nassau County Police. Just before 6 p.m., 44-year-old William B. Foster walked into the Marshalls located at 345 Rockaway Turnpike. The loss prevention officer at the store reportedly recognized Foster from a previous theft at the store and contacted the police. By the time police arrived at the scene, Foster was in front of the nearby DSW and ran from the incoming office…

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Police & Fire
Would-Be Robbers At Large Following Long Island Attack: Police Would-Be Robbers At Large Following Long Island Attack: Police
Would-Be Robbers At Large Following Long Island Attack: Police Authorities are asking for the community's help locating a group of people who attempted to rob a man on Long Island. It happened on Monday, March 11 in Cedarhurst, according to Nassau County Police. Just after 5 p.m., a 68-year-old man had just parked his car and was walking south on Bayview Avenue when he was approached by the trio. They threatened the man, demanding that he hand them his car keys or else they would hurt him. He refused, and one of the robbers, a woman, hit the man in the back multiple times. However, the man started to call for help, and the suspects ran, fleeing…

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Police & Fire
Shampoo Swipers Snag $4,500 From Darien CVS, Police Say Shampoo Swipers Snag $4,500 From Darien CVS, Police Say
Shampoo Swipers Snag $4,500 From Darien CVS, Police Say A duo took thousands of dollars worth of hair care from a CVS store in Fairfield County, authorities announced. The Fairfield County incident occurred in Darien on Thursday, March 7. At about 8:15 a.m., an employee at the CVS located at 964 Post Road went to their manager, informing him that the shampoo aisle was “looking low,” according to Darien Police. The manager reviewed a store camera, which captured a man and a woman grabbing hair products off the shelves and stuffing them into a tote bag. A total of $4,590 was taken from the CVS, police said. Further description of the suspec…

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Obituaries
'She Deserved So Much More': Support For Southern State Crash Victim Soars 'She Deserved So Much More': Support For Southern State Crash Victim Soars
'She Deserved So Much More': Support For Southern State Crash Victim Soars The Long Island community has gathered to help provide the siblings of a 28-year-old woman, who died in a crash on the Southern State Parkway, with the funds they need to lay her to rest. Stephanie Malone, of Ronkonkoma, was a bright light, according to her family and friends. The 28-year-old woman was the victim of an afternoon crash on the Southern State Parkway in Islip on Monday, March 4. Original Report: ID Released For 28-Year-Old Ronkonkoma Woman Killed In Southern State Crash In Islip Now, her brother and sister are looking for closure. “Stephanie was a loving friend, s…

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News
Former Long Island Housing Chairman Sentenced For $800K Kickback Scam Former Long Island Housing Chairman Sentenced For $800K Kickback Scam
Former Long Island Housing Chairman Sentenced For $800K Kickback Scam An ex-chairman for a Long Island housing authority will spend 10 years behind bars for fraud after he schemed to make construction contracts in exchange for kickback payments. Cornell Bozier, age 63 of North Baldwin, received his sentence of 10 years in prison on Monday, March 11, according to the US Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the Eastern District of New York. From 2011 to 2013, Bozier served as the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for the Village of Hempstead Housing Authority (VHHA), during which the department received nearly $1 million in federal funds. As the department was …

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Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Teen Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Teen
Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Teen Police are asking the community to keep an eye out for a missing Long Island teenager. Stephanie Zuniga, age 13, was last seen on the morning of Tuesday, March 12, according to Nassau County Police. It was about 7 a.m. when Zuniga left her Urban Avenue home. She is described as 5-foot-6 and weighs approximately 150 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Police said it is unknown what Zuniga was wearing when she was last spotted. Anyone with information regarding Zuniga’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Nassau County Police Department Missing Persons Squad at (516) 573-7347 or to …

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Lifestyle
This 'Tremendous' Spot Voted Long Island's Best Burrito This 'Tremendous' Spot Voted Long Island's Best Burrito
This 'Tremendous' Spot Voted Long Island's Best Burrito Diners say this Long Island eatery, with its huge portions and tasty ingredients, has the best burrito around. Fat Boy’s Burrito Company, located at 2496 Merrick Road in Bellmore, is Long Island’s favorite burrito spot, according to the 2024 Bethpage Best of Long Island awards. The eatery, which also has locations in Plainview and Northport, offers over 25 different styles of their famous “fat” burritos — which live up to their name, being stuffed to the brim with flavors both classic and inventive. “These burritos are seriously fat,” wrote Jennie S. of Norwalk, CT on the eatery’s Yelp …

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