Ben Crnic

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Ben Crnic graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Geoscience in 2021. He has previously worked as a reporter with the Journal Inquirer in Manchester, Connecticut, and has also contributed work to the Connecticut Mirror. Ben joined the Daily Voice team in October of 2022.

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Bloomingburg-Wurtsboro, NY
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1 Kilo Of Cocaine, 365 Grams Of Meth Seized On Route 17 In Mamakating, 2 Charged: NYSP 1 Kilo Of Cocaine, 365 Grams Of Meth Seized On Route 17 In Mamakating, 2 Charged: NYSP 1 Kilo Of Cocaine, 365 Grams Of Meth Seized On Route 17 In Mamakating, 2 Charged: NYSP
1 Kilo Of Cocaine, 365 Grams Of Meth Seized On Route 17 In Mamakating, 2 Charged: Nysp A traffic stop on Route 17 in Sullivan County led to the seizure of about a kilogram of cocaine and hundreds of grams of methamphetamine — and two arrests, police said.  Elmira residents Joseph T. Myers, 27, and Lakeem S. McFadden, 43, were arrested following a traffic stop in Mamakating on Sunday, Oct. 4, New York State Police announced on Monday, Oct. 5. The events leading to their arrests began at around 6:45 p.m., when troopers said they saw a 2025 Nissan Sentra traveling west on Route 17 while committing several traffic violations. Police stopped the Nissan and identified My…

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Port Chester, NY
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Port Chester Swimmer Makes It Across English Channel — And Raises $20K To Protect LI Sound Port Chester Swimmer Makes It Across English Channel — And Raises $20K To Protect LI Sound Port Chester Swimmer Makes It Across English Channel — And Raises $20K To Protect LI Sound
Port Chester Swimmer Makes It Across English Channel — And Raises $20K To Protect LI Sound After more than 14 hours battling cold water, difficult conditions and even aggressive jellyfish, a Westchester County, NY man has completed a solo swim across the English Channel — all while raising money to protect the waters where he trained.   Port Chester resident Drew Nemetz, 44, completed the roughly 21-mile crossing on Saturday, Oct. 3, swimming from near Samphire Hoe on England's southeast coast to Cap Blanc-Nez, France, according to Larchmont-based environmental nonprofit Save the Sound.  Nemetz finished the crossing in 14 hours and 16 minutes, becoming the 92nd swi…

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Pine Plains-Amenia, NY
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Fentanyl, Crack Dealer Brought Drugs From CT To Sell In Northeast: DA Fentanyl, Crack Dealer Brought Drugs From CT To Sell In Northeast: DA Fentanyl, Crack Dealer Brought Drugs From CT To Sell In Northeast: DA
Fentanyl, Crack Dealer Brought Drugs From CT To Sell In Northeast: DA A 40-year-old man is accused of bringing fentanyl and crack cocaine from Connecticut into Dutchess County and selling the drugs near the state line, authorities said.  Schuyler Houis, 40, was arrested on Friday, Oct. 2, following an investigation into suspected drug sales at a residence in Northeast, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office Drug Task Force announced on Monday, Oct. 5. The investigation began after agents received information about significant suspected drug activity at the residence near the Connecticut border. Investigators identified both the home and the …

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North Salem, NY
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Drunk Man Caught Parked On I-684 Shoulder With 14-Year-Old In Car In North Salem: NYSP Drunk Man Caught Parked On I-684 Shoulder With 14-Year-Old In Car In North Salem: NYSP Drunk Man Caught Parked On I-684 Shoulder With 14-Year-Old In Car In North Salem: NYSP
Drunk Man Caught Parked On I-684 Shoulder With 14-Year-Old In Car In North Salem: Nysp A man faces a felony charge after police said they found him intoxicated with a 14-year-old child inside a vehicle parked along I-684 in Westchester County.  Port Chester resident Hector Villa, 49, was arrested following a welfare check in North Salem early Sunday morning, Oct. 4, New York State Police announced on Monday, Oct. 5. At around 3:40 a.m. on Sunday, troopers checked on a vehicle parked on the shoulder of I-684. During the encounter, Villa, who police identified as the driver, showed signs of intoxication, according to the agency. Troopers then administered field sobri…

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Cornwall, NY
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Officers Injured By Man Who Threatened To Shoot Police In Cornwall: Cops Officers Injured By Man Who Threatened To Shoot Police In Cornwall: Cops Officers Injured By Man Who Threatened To Shoot Police In Cornwall: Cops
Officers Injured By Man Who Threatened To Shoot Police In Cornwall: Cops Two officers were injured while arresting a man who threatened to shoot police before fleeing an Orange County home, authorities said.  Cornwall resident Joseph Keegan, 35, was arrested following the incident near Main Street and Willow Avenue on Thursday, Oct. 1, the Town of Cornwall Police Department announced.  The incident began at around 9 p.m., when officers responded to the area for a complaint. During their investigation, officers encountered Keegan, who they said became confrontational and threatened them, including making threats to shoot officers at the scene, poli…

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Yonkers, NY
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Staff Member Accused Of Taking Photos During Gym Class At Yonkers School Staff Member Accused Of Taking Photos During Gym Class At Yonkers School Staff Member Accused Of Taking Photos During Gym Class At Yonkers School
Staff Member Accused Of Taking Photos During Gym Class At Yonkers School A staff member at a Westchester County school is under investigation after students reported they were taking photographs during gym class, district officials said. The investigation involves Paideia School 15 at 175 Westchester Ave. and dates back to Friday, Sept. 25, a Yonkers Public Schools official told Daily Voice.  Several middle school students approached the principal that day and reported seeing a staff member with a phone out during gym class, the district said, adding that the students believed the staff member was taking photographs and told the principal the situation made…

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Poughkeepsie, NY
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Teen Who Shot Man Dead In Broad Daylight In Poughkeepsie, Fled State Gets Decades In Prison Teen Who Shot Man Dead In Broad Daylight In Poughkeepsie, Fled State Gets Decades In Prison Teen Who Shot Man Dead In Broad Daylight In Poughkeepsie, Fled State Gets Decades In Prison
Teen Who Shot Man Dead In Broad Daylight In Poughkeepsie, Fled State Gets Decades In Prison A teenager will spend decades in prison after admitting he intentionally shot and killed a 22-year-old man on a Dutchess County street during rush hour, prosecutors said.  Anthony Taylor, 19, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon in Dutchess County Court, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announced on Monday, Oct. 5.   Taylor was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the killing of Hyde Park resident Gabriel Mosca.  The shooting happened near Main and Garden streets in the City of Poug…

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Southeast-Brewster, NY
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$2,750 Reward Offered After Dog Found With Muzzle Taped Shut In Southeast $2,750 Reward Offered After Dog Found With Muzzle Taped Shut In Southeast $2,750 Reward Offered After Dog Found With Muzzle Taped Shut In Southeast
$2,750 Reward Offered After Dog Found With Muzzle Taped Shut In Southeast A reward is now being offered as investigators continue searching for whoever injured and abandoned a young German Shepherd found with her muzzle tightly wrapped in electrical tape in Putnam County.  The Putnam County SPCA is offering $2,750 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the dog's injuries and abandonment, the organization announced on Friday, Oct. 2.   The dog, who has since been named Starr, was found near Starr Ridge Road in Southeast on Tuesday, Sept. 15, suffering from severe injuries around her muzzle, as Da…

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New Rochelle, NY
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Man Shot Outside Deli, 2 Seen Running From Area In New Rochelle Man Shot Outside Deli, 2 Seen Running From Area In New Rochelle Man Shot Outside Deli, 2 Seen Running From Area In New Rochelle
Man Shot Outside Deli, 2 Seen Running From Area In New Rochelle A man was hospitalized after being found shot outside a Westchester County deli late Sunday night, Oct. 4, police said. The shooting happened near 2 Harrison St. in New Rochelle at around 10:46 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, New Rochelle Police announced on Monday, Oct. 5.  Officers arrived within minutes and found a man lying in front of the deli. He was conscious but bleeding from the back of his head, police said.   Emergency crews treated the man at the scene before taking him to a local hospital. He was listed in stable condition with injuries that were not considered life-thr…

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Red Hook, NY
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Live Wires Fall On Truck After Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Pole In Red Hook Live Wires Fall On Truck After Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Pole In Red Hook Live Wires Fall On Truck After Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Pole In Red Hook
Live Wires Fall On Truck After Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Pole In Red Hook A trapped driver was rescued after falling asleep and hitting a pole in Dutchess County, causing live wires to fall on his truck.  The crash happened on Pitcher Lane in Red Hook on Sunday, Oct. 4, at around 3:20 p.m., according to Red Hook Police.  Officers arriving at the scene found the truck on its side in the roadway with the driver trapped inside. The impact had snapped a utility pole, leaving live electrical wires on top of the pickup, police said.  Central Hudson crews responded and shut off power to the wires, allowing firefighters to reach the driver. Crews rem…

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