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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Carmel, NY
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Sybil Ludington Statue Damage, Political Graffiti Prompt Police Probes In Carmel (UPDATE) Sybil Ludington Statue Damage, Political Graffiti Prompt Police Probes In Carmel (UPDATE) Sybil Ludington Statue Damage, Political Graffiti Prompt Police Probes In Carmel (UPDATE)
Sybil Ludington Statue Damage, Political Graffiti Prompt Police Probes In Carmel (Update) UPDATE: A second act of vandalism targeting one of Putnam County's historic landmarks is now under investigation, just days after a replica of the Declaration of Independence was defaced during the county's Fourth of July celebrations. The latest incident involves the recently restored Sybil Ludington statue overlooking Lake Gleneida in Carmel, where deputies responded at around 11:40 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, after receiving a report of criminal mischief, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. Members of the Sheriff's Office Bureau of Criminal Investigations and county empl…

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Peekskill, NY
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Overnight Blaze Collapses Garage In Peekskill Overnight Blaze Collapses Garage In Peekskill Overnight Blaze Collapses Garage In Peekskill
Overnight Blaze Collapses Garage In Peekskill A detached garage was destroyed in an overnight fire in Westchester County that also spread to a vehicle.  The fire broke out just after 10 p.m. on Monday, July 6, in the area of the 500 block of Dyckman Street in Peekskill, according to the Peekskill Fire Department.  Firefighters were first dispatched to a reported structure fire on the 400 block of Washington Street, but while crews were responding, Peekskill Police advised them that the blaze was actually on Dyckman Street.  When firefighters arrived, they found a detached garage fully engulfed in flames. The fire had al…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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Man Caught With Nearly 2 Dozen Ghost Guns, Cocaine In Westchester Sting Operation: DA Man Caught With Nearly 2 Dozen Ghost Guns, Cocaine In Westchester Sting Operation: DA Man Caught With Nearly 2 Dozen Ghost Guns, Cocaine In Westchester Sting Operation: DA
Man Caught With Nearly 2 Dozen Ghost Guns, Cocaine In Westchester Sting Operation: DA A Connecticut man faces charges after prosecutors said he was caught with nearly two dozen unserialized, untraceable weapons, as well as a quantity of cocaine, during a sting operation in Westchester County, NY.  Greenwich resident Michael Larriuz, 49, was arrested on drug and weapons charges in connection with the operation, which was announced by the Westchester County District Attorney's Office on Tuesday, July 7.  According to prosecutors, agents seized 22 unserialized, untraceable ghost guns, which included 2 assault-style rifles; three serialized firearms; multiple larg…

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by Ben Crnic
Monroe, NY
Obituaries
Longtime Monroe-Lakeside Firefighter Who Served On 9/11 Dies: 'He Cared' Longtime Monroe-Lakeside Firefighter Who Served On 9/11 Dies: 'He Cared' Longtime Monroe-Lakeside Firefighter Who Served On 9/11 Dies: 'He Cared'
Longtime Monroe-Lakeside Firefighter Who Served On 9/11 Dies: 'He Cared' A longtime Orange County volunteer firefighter and retired FDNY firefighter who responded to the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, has died following a battle with cancer.  John A. Braunagel Jr., a life member of the Monroe-Lakeside Fire & Rescue Company, died on Monday, July 6, according to the department.  Firefighters said Braunagel joined Monroe-Lakeside on Oct. 2, 1987, at the age of 18. Sponsored for membership by his father, the late John Braunagel Sr., he went on to build a decades-long career in the fire service, later joining the FDNY.  When terrorists attac…

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Harrison, NY
Your Community
Luxury Apartment Complex In West Harrison Gets New Owner Luxury Apartment Complex In West Harrison Gets New Owner Luxury Apartment Complex In West Harrison Gets New Owner
Luxury Apartment Complex In West Harrison Gets New Owner One of Westchester County's premier luxury apartment communities has changed hands.  Carraway, a 421-unit apartment complex at 105 Corporate Park Dr. in West Harrison, has been sold to Kennedy Wilson, according to an announcement made Tuesday, July 7, by JLL Capital Markets.  Built in 2021, the five-story community is currently 95 percent occupied and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments averaging about 1,000 square feet. The development sits next to Wegmans and Life Time fitness club and includes a long list of amenities, including a resort-style pool with caba…

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by Ben Crnic
Mt. Kisco, NY
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Elderly Woman Struck By Car, Severely Injured In Mount Kisco Elderly Woman Struck By Car, Severely Injured In Mount Kisco Elderly Woman Struck By Car, Severely Injured In Mount Kisco
Elderly Woman Struck By Car, Severely Injured In Mount Kisco Police are investigating a crash that left an elderly pedestrian hospitalized with serious injuries at a Westchester County intersection.  The incident happened on Tuesday morning, July 7, when a woman was hit by a car while crossing the street at the intersection of Carpenter Avenue and Barker Street in Mount Kisco, the Westchester County Police Department said. The victim sustained serious injuries and was taken to Westchester Medical Center by ambulance.  Police said the driver remained at the scene and that the department's accident investigation team is now investigating the…

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by Ben Crnic
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
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Utility Worker Electrocuted During Storm Recovery Effort In Beekman Utility Worker Electrocuted During Storm Recovery Effort In Beekman Utility Worker Electrocuted During Storm Recovery Effort In Beekman
Utility Worker Electrocuted During Storm Recovery Effort In Beekman A utility worker was electrocuted while working to restore power in Dutchess County following the destructive Fourth of July weekend storms.  The incident happened near Lime Ridge Road in the Town of Beekman, where crews have been working to repair widespread storm damage and restore electricity to residents, according to Dutchess County Legislator Chris Rolison.  Rolison said on Monday, July 6, that he had received reports of the incident, adding that the worker is reportedly in stable condition.  "We are keeping this individual in our thoughts and prayers, and we are …

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by Ben Crnic
Beacon, NY
Obituaries
Man Killed After Cliff Diving In Beacon Leaves Behind Unborn Child, Loved Adventure (UPDATE) Man Killed After Cliff Diving In Beacon Leaves Behind Unborn Child, Loved Adventure (UPDATE) Man Killed After Cliff Diving In Beacon Leaves Behind Unborn Child, Loved Adventure (UPDATE)
Man Killed After Cliff Diving In Beacon Leaves Behind Unborn Child, Loved Adventure (Update) An Orange County man who died in a cliff jumping incident in Dutchess County last month is being remembered as someone who embraced adventure and difficult challenges.  Vincent "Wavey" Javinett, 34, of Newburgh died on Thursday, June 25, after jumping from a cliff into Fishkill Creek in Beacon.  As Daily Voice previously reported, the incident happened at around 7:34 p.m. near 508 Fishkill Ave. in Beacon. Witnesses told police Javinett jumped from a cliff into the creek but never resurfaced.  Beacon firefighters entered the water in an attempt to find him before a …

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by Ben Crnic
New City, NY
Obituaries
Man Who Owned Iconic Saloon For Decades In Congers Dies At 76 Man Who Owned Iconic Saloon For Decades In Congers Dies At 76 Man Who Owned Iconic Saloon For Decades In Congers Dies At 76
Man Who Owned Iconic Saloon For Decades In Congers Dies At 76 A man who owned a well-known neighborhood bar in Rockland County for decades has died.  Vincent James "Jimmy" Travaglini, the longtime owner of the Last Chance Saloon in Congers, died on Tuesday, June 30, at the age of 75 after a life spent serving customers and building businesses, according to his obituary.  A lifelong Rockland County resident, Travaglini was born on Sept. 30, 1949, to Joseph and Kathryn Travaglini. He became the proud owner of the Last Chance Saloon, the iconic Congers establishment that first opened in 1964 and remained a favorite gathering place for generatio…

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by Ben Crnic
Pawling, NY
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Thousands Still Without Power In Dutchess County Despite Over 46K Restorations (UPDATE) Thousands Still Without Power In Dutchess County Despite Over 46K Restorations (UPDATE) Thousands Still Without Power In Dutchess County Despite Over 46K Restorations (UPDATE)
Thousands Still Without Power In Dutchess County Despite Over 46K Restorations (Update) Power has been restored to more than 46,000 households since severe thunderstorms ripped through the Hudson Valley over the Fourth of July weekend, but thousands are still in the dark as of Tuesday morning, July 7, with Dutchess County continuing to bear the brunt of the damage.   Central Hudson said Tuesday morning that crews worked through the night, restoring service to more than 80 percent of the nearly 57,000 customers who lost power when powerful storms swept through the area Saturday evening, July 4.  As of 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, Central Hudson reported 8,119 outages…

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