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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

Police & Fire
Nurse Working At Prison On Long Island Gave Inmate Blade, Money: DA Nurse Working At Prison On Long Island Gave Inmate Blade, Money: DA
Nurse Working At Prison On Long Island Gave Inmate Blade, Money: DA A managing nurse working at a correctional center on Long Island was caught smuggling a blade to an inmate, discussing information about other inmates, and more, authorities said. Yasmin Talbot, age 48 of Levittown, was arraigned on Thursday, Jan. 4 for her alleged monthslong relationship with an inmate, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. Talbot, a nurse manager at Nassau County Correctional Center (NCCC), was the second-highest-ranking nurse at the facility when, according to the indictment, she started speaking to 37-year-old inmate Christopher Wright in January 2023. Th…

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Real Estate
'Shangri-La' NY Estate Listed At $33M 'Shangri-La' NY Estate Listed At $33M
'Shangri-La' NY Estate Listed At $33M A luxurious estate on Long Island, featuring two pools, ponds, a greenhouse, and more, is on the Long Island market — all for a cool $33.5 million. One Dupont Court in the village of Brookville, dubbed “Shangri-La” by listers for its idyllic and tranquil grounds, is looking for its next owner. Sitting on 21.86 acres, the eight-bedroom, 13-bath home was designed by architectural firm Shope Reno Wharton, known for its luxurious and artistic elements. The estate sits covered in ivy and stone at the end of a long drive and the trees surrounding the property seem to make it seem as if it's in…

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Police & Fire
Fire Station Thief: Police Search For Man Who Burgled CT Department Fire Station Thief: Police Search For Man Who Burgled CT Department
Fire Station Thief: Police Search For Man Who Burgled CT Department Police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a man who was caught stealing equipment from a Connecticut fire station. The Middlesex County incident occurred on Sunday, Dec. 25 in the town of Middlefield. At around 9:40 p.m., a man walked into the Middlefield Fire Department’s apparatus bay, located at 406 Jackson Hill Road, using the side door. A surveillance camera in the department caught the man walking in, and he disappeared behind a fire truck before reappearing and walking out with the stolen property – two lime green Motorola portable radios with the words “Middle…

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News
Long Island Marine Conservatory Among Non-Profits Awarded $1.8M In Grants Long Island Marine Conservatory Among Non-Profits Awarded $1.8M In Grants
Long Island Marine Conservatory Among Non-Profits Awarded $1.8M In Grants Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a combined $1.8 million in grants would be split between 27 parks and historic projects across the state, including a conservatory on Long Island. Hochul announced that the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society (also known as AMSEAS), based out of Hamptons Bay, was one of the grant recipients on Friday, Jan. 5. Receiving a total of $62,280, the conservatory will use the money to create exhibits and events appreciating the natural resources on eastern Long Island using both modern scientific study and Native American tradition. These new developments will ideally…

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Lifestyle
Talk Show Filming In Stamford Searches For Guests Talk Show Filming In Stamford Searches For Guests
Talk Show Filming In Stamford Searches For Guests Have an issue that needs to be sorted out? You could get paid to do it on TV – and meet an iconic television host. “Karamo Show,” hosted by Karamo Brown of Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” is in search of its next guests for filming in Connecticut, in the city of Stamford. In a casting call posted to the audition site Backstage, the show says it’s looking for people going through a tough time who need help and advice – think estranged relationships, a betrayal between friends, etc. “There is no doubt that if you come into this with an open mind and heart and want to share your story, you’ll leave…

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Police & Fire
Shots Fired In Residential Area Of Long Island Spark Investigation Shots Fired In Residential Area Of Long Island Spark Investigation
Shots Fired In Residential Area Of Long Island Spark Investigation Police are investigating an early-morning shooting that occurred in a residential area of Long Island. It happened on Friday, Jan. 5 in Elmont, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 4:20 a.m., a witness near the Baylis Avenue and Parkway Drive area reported hearing five loud shots. Police at the scene recovered four 9mm shell casings from the road. No injuries were reported during the shooting, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All calls will rema…

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Police & Fire
Wrong-Way DWI Arrest: CT Teen Nabbed With Gun, Narcotics In Car, Police Say Wrong-Way DWI Arrest: CT Teen Nabbed With Gun, Narcotics In Car, Police Say
Wrong-Way DWI Arrest: CT Teen Nabbed With Gun, Narcotics In Car, Police Say A teenager, who had just turned 18, was arrested after police allegedly found him stopped on a highway ramp in Connecticut, his car facing the wrong way. The Hartford County incident happened in the city of Hartford on Sunday, Dec. 31 at around 4:30 a.m. Alex Ortiz, who turned 18 earlier in the month, was allegedly found by police in a 2012 gray Honda Accord stopped on a ramp on Interstate 84 near Exit 50. Connecticut State Police said that Ortiz’s car was facing the wrong way on the ramp and that a firearm was in plain view in the backseat. During a search of the vehicle, Ortiz, a To…

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News
Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At This Long Island Convenience Store Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At This Long Island Convenience Store
Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At This Long Island Convenience Store Could you be the lucky winner? A top-prize winning Take 5 lottery ticket was sold at a Wantagh convenience store, New York Lottery officials announced on Friday, Jan. 5. Sold at AIM Petroleum, located at 1442 Wantagh Avenue, the winner’s prize is $18,252.00. Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39 and drawings are televised two times daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Lottery officials reminded players that any winning prizes can be claimed up to one year after the drawing date. During the 2022-2023 fiscal year, the New York State Lottery contributed $3.7 billion to …

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News
Iconic Long Island Light Station Nominated For Historic Registry Iconic Long Island Light Station Nominated For Historic Registry
Iconic Long Island Light Station Nominated For Historic Registry A nearly 200-year-old light station with a still-functioning lighthouse on Long Island is being considered to join the State and National Registers of Historic Places, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. Old Field Point Light Station, located at 207 Old Field Road in Setauket, joins a total of 36 other properties across New York nominated by the governor on Friday, Dec. 29. Built around 1824, the station was originally comprised of a light tower with a keeper’s dwelling. It was fully paid for by the US Congress – costing $2,500 at the time – making it the first representation of federally-f…

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Lifestyle
Taylor Swift-Inspired Pop-Up Restaurant Extends Dates On Long Island Taylor Swift-Inspired Pop-Up Restaurant Extends Dates On Long Island
Taylor Swift-Inspired Pop-Up Restaurant Extends Dates On Long Island The limited-time experience honoring a music icon has made Long Island Swiftie’s wildest dreams come true by extending its dates. The Taylor Swift-Inspired Dining Experience, or Pop Star Pop-Up, is just saying yes to sticking around – the eatery, which started at the beginning of December and was originally meant to serve guests until Sunday, Dec. 31, has now announced that it will extend its time in Long Beach until Wednesday, Jan. 31. Located at 906 West Beech Street, where The Ugly Duckling restaurant and bar usually is, the pop-up offers Swifties a themed, interactive brunch and dinner…

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