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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Newburgh, NY
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Conviction Upheld For Restaurateur Who Had Newburgh Eatery Burned Down For Insurance Money Conviction Upheld For Restaurateur Who Had Newburgh Eatery Burned Down For Insurance Money Conviction Upheld For Restaurateur Who Had Newburgh Eatery Burned Down For Insurance Money
Conviction Upheld For Restaurateur Who Had Newburgh Eatery Burned Down For Insurance Money A former Orange County restaurateur convicted of orchestrating a devastating arson-for-profit scheme that destroyed his own business and endangered firefighters will remain behind bars after an appeals court upheld both his conviction and lengthy prison sentence. The Appellate Division, Second Department, on Wednesday, May 27, affirmed the conviction and sentence of 64-year-old former Newburgh resident Zef Gjurashaj, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday, May 28.  Gjurashaj was convicted by a jury in 2022 of first-degree arson, second-degree conspiracy, two…

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New City, NY
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Bear Seen Roaming On New City Street — Police Now Monitoring Bear Seen Roaming On New City Street — Police Now Monitoring Bear Seen Roaming On New City Street — Police Now Monitoring
Bear Seen Roaming On New City Street — Police Now Monitoring Residents in part of Rockland County were urged to keep their distance after a black bear was spotted wandering through a neighborhood Thursday afternoon, May 28.  Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann said several calls came into police dispatch around 2 p.m. on Thursday reporting a bear in the area of Maple Avenue in New City.  According to Hoehmann, the bear later made its way toward Badger Street as Clarkstown Police continued monitoring the animal’s movements. Officials said the bear was not considered dangerous, but residents were advised not to approach it. “For those Yog…

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Port Chester, NY
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Woman Who Barged Into Ex's Apartment, Held Family At Gunpoint In Port Chester Is Convicted Woman Who Barged Into Ex's Apartment, Held Family At Gunpoint In Port Chester Is Convicted Woman Who Barged Into Ex's Apartment, Held Family At Gunpoint In Port Chester Is Convicted
Woman Who Barged Into Ex's Apartment, Held Family At Gunpoint In Port Chester Is Convicted A 36-year-old woman has been convicted on all counts after prosecutors said she forced her way into her ex-girlfriend’s Westchester County apartment while armed with a loaded handgun and threatened several of her family members.   Brooke Manderson, 36, was found guilty by a Westchester County jury on Wednesday, May 27, of three counts of first-degree burglary, three counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, one count of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, two counts of second-degree menacing, and one count of third-degree menacing, according to the Westches…

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Liberty, NY
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Man Assaults Woman Holding Child In Liberty, Arrested When Cops Force Way In: Police Man Assaults Woman Holding Child In Liberty, Arrested When Cops Force Way In: Police Man Assaults Woman Holding Child In Liberty, Arrested When Cops Force Way In: Police
Man Assaults Woman Holding Child In Liberty, Arrested When Cops Force Way In: Police A man is facing felony charges after police said he assaulted a woman, threatened to kill her, and tried to stop officers from entering an apartment during a violent domestic incident in Sullivan County.  The incident happened around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, at an apartment on Chestnut Street in the Village of Liberty, according to the Village of Liberty Police Department.  Officers were dispatched for a report of a physical domestic dispute and were told a man was actively assaulting a woman inside the apartment.  When police arrived, they heard a woman in an upstairs a…

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Monticello-Rock Hill, NY
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Boy, 4, Loses Part Of Leg In Lawnmower Incident In Forestburgh — Family Asking For Help Boy, 4, Loses Part Of Leg In Lawnmower Incident In Forestburgh — Family Asking For Help Boy, 4, Loses Part Of Leg In Lawnmower Incident In Forestburgh — Family Asking For Help
Boy, 4, Loses Part Of Leg In Lawnmower Incident In Forestburgh — Family Asking For Help A 4-year-old boy lost part of his leg in what his family described as a devastating lawnmower accident in Sullivan County — and now community members are coming together to help raise funds for his recovery.  The boy, Moses, was seriously injured on Tuesday, May 5, in Forestburgh when he was run over by a lawnmower in what his family called a “freak accident.” Moses was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center, where he underwent multiple emergency surgeries in an attempt to save his foot. Despite doctors’ efforts, the injuries were too severe, and the boy ultimately underwent a be…

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National Interest
Rosie O'Donnell Says Facelift Came From Intense Internal Debate, Desire To 'Feel And Choose' Rosie O'Donnell Says Facelift Came From Intense Internal Debate, Desire To 'Feel And Choose' Rosie O'Donnell Says Facelift Came From Intense Internal Debate, Desire To 'Feel And Choose'
Rosie O'Donnell Says Facelift Came From Intense Internal Debate, Desire To 'Feel And Choose' Rosie O’Donnell is opening up about a decision she once thought she would never make: getting a facelift.  In a personal Substack essay posted Monday, May 25, the 64-year-old comedian and former talk show host said she had long viewed facelifts as a betrayal of feminism, aging, and “our team of women worldwide.”  But after losing 50 pounds, O’Donnell said her feelings began to change. “It wasn’t wrinkles — it was gravity,” she wrote, adding, "I’d look in the mirror and think - this isn’t aging, this is melting with intention...There’s a point where acceptance starts to …

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Yonkers, NY
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Jon Hamm Visits Film School In Yonkers, Talks With Students Jon Hamm Visits Film School In Yonkers, Talks With Students Jon Hamm Visits Film School In Yonkers, Talks With Students
Jon Hamm Visits Film School In Yonkers, Talks With Students Award-winning actor Jon Hamm paid a visit to a Westchester County film and television school this week, spending time with students and staff while offering encouragement to aspiring filmmakers.  The Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor visited the Robert Halmi Academy of Film & Television in Yonkers on Wednesday, May 27, according to Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano. According to Spano, Hamm toured the school and visited classrooms throughout the building, where he met with students and faculty members. “His thoughtful insights, encouragement, and genuine connection with our students made…

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Yonkers, NY
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Longtime Bronx Zoo Elephant Dies At 55 — Lived In NY For Nearly Half A Century Longtime Bronx Zoo Elephant Dies At 55 — Lived In NY For Nearly Half A Century Longtime Bronx Zoo Elephant Dies At 55 — Lived In NY For Nearly Half A Century
Longtime Bronx Zoo Elephant Dies At 55 — Lived In NY For Nearly Half A Century Happy, a beloved Asian elephant who lived at the Bronx Zoo for nearly five decades and became one of its most recognizable animals, has died at age 55. The Bronx Zoo announced Thursday, May 28, that Happy was euthanized following a period of hospice care as she dealt with progressive age-related health issues.  Zoo officials said the difficult decision came after ongoing evaluations by veterinary and animal care staff regarding her condition and quality of life.  "She died peacefully surrounded by her keepers, curators, and veterinarians who have cared for her; some for more than…

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Newburgh, NY
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K9 Helps Sniff Out Loaded Gun In I-84 Traffic Stop In Newburgh: Duo Charged, Cops Say K9 Helps Sniff Out Loaded Gun In I-84 Traffic Stop In Newburgh: Duo Charged, Cops Say K9 Helps Sniff Out Loaded Gun In I-84 Traffic Stop In Newburgh: Duo Charged, Cops Say
K9 Helps Sniff Out Loaded Gun In I-84 Traffic Stop In Newburgh: Duo Charged, Cops Say Two people, including a New Jersey woman, were arrested after police discovered a loaded handgun during a traffic stop on Interstate 84 in the Hudson Valley, NY, authorities said.   The arrests were made on Friday, May 22, following a traffic stop that began at around 7:45 p.m. in the Orange County town of Newburgh, New York State Police said on Wednesday, May 27.  Troopers stopped a 2016 Dodge traveling westbound on I-84 after seeing multiple vehicle and traffic law violations, police said.  Authorities soon identified the driver as Gary D. Price, 52, of Poughkeepsie, …

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Cortlandt, NY
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Brother, Sister Killed In Cortlandt Fire ID'd — Were Correction Officer's Children (UPDATE) Brother, Sister Killed In Cortlandt Fire ID'd — Were Correction Officer's Children (UPDATE) Brother, Sister Killed In Cortlandt Fire ID'd — Were Correction Officer's Children (UPDATE)
Brother, Sister Killed In Cortlandt Fire ID'd — Were Correction Officer's Children (Update) The two teenagers killed in a devastating house fire in Westchester County have now been identified as Putnam County high school students.  Alina and Jeremiah Toone, ages 17 and 15, died after a massive fire tore through their family’s home on Sherwood Road in Cortlandt Manor early Wednesday morning, May 27, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace confirmed the identities of the victims in a statement released later Wednesday.  “I am heartbroken to learn of the passing of Alina and Jeremiah Toone, children of Westchester Count…

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