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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National Interest
President Trump To Visit Rockland County: Report President Trump To Visit Rockland County: Report President Trump To Visit Rockland County: Report
President Trump To Visit Rockland County: Report President Donald Trump is set to appear at an event in Rockland County this week, according to reports.  Trump will deliver remarks at a White House event with Rep. Mike Lawler, NY-17, and other constituents from the area on Friday, May 22, News12 Hudson Valley reported.  The event is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Friday, according to its ticketing page. Doors will open at noon.  More information about where the event will take place was still not immediately available as of Tuesday afternoon, May 19.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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Harrison, NY
Breaking News
Van Erupts In Flames On I-287 In Harrison Van Erupts In Flames On I-287 In Harrison Van Erupts In Flames On I-287 In Harrison
Van Erupts In Flames On I-287 In Harrison Firefighters battled an intense van fire that spread burning fuel across Interstate 287 in Westchester County on Monday afternoon, May 18.  The fire happened around 3:15 p.m. near the Interstate 684 interchange in Harrison, according to the Purchase Fire Department.  Responding crews found a van fully engulfed in flames in the left lane of the highway.  Because of the fire's intensity, firefighters requested another engine company from the West Harrison Fire Department to help at the scene. Crews used a foam line to knock down the blaze and stop the fuel fire from spreading…

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Monsey, NY
Breaking News
Sinkhole Develops On Busy Monsey Road Sinkhole Develops On Busy Monsey Road Sinkhole Develops On Busy Monsey Road
Sinkhole Develops On Busy Monsey Road Drivers in Rockland County are being warned about delays after a large sinkhole and water main break developed along a busy roadway on Monday, May 18. The incident happened on Main Street in front of the entrance to the Rockland Kosher Supermarket at 27 Orchard St., The Monsey Scoop reported.  Ramapo Police responded to the scene and were awaiting the arrival of the water company as of Monday afternoon, the outlet reported.  Motorists were urged to use caution in the area and expect traffic delays while crews assess and repair the damage.  More details about the cause …

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White Plains, NY
Breaking News
Air Quality Alert Issued For Hudson Valley, NYC Region Amid High Ozone Levels Air Quality Alert Issued For Hudson Valley, NYC Region Amid High Ozone Levels Air Quality Alert Issued For Hudson Valley, NYC Region Amid High Ozone Levels
Air Quality Alert Issued For Hudson Valley, NYC Region Amid High Ozone Levels An air quality health advisory has been issued for parts of the Hudson Valley and New York City region due to elevated ozone levels on Monday, May 18. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Health said the advisory will remain in effect until 11 p.m. on Monday. The Lower Hudson Valley advisory includes Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Ulster, and Sullivan counties. The New York City Metro region advisory includes New York City as well as Rockland and Westchester counties. Officials said the pollutant of concern is ozone, which can increase during hot weathe…

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Harrison, NY
Breaking News
Plane Overturns At Westchester County Airport (DEVELOPING) Plane Overturns At Westchester County Airport (DEVELOPING) Plane Overturns At Westchester County Airport (DEVELOPING)
Plane Overturns At Westchester County Airport (Developing) An aircraft overturned at Westchester County Airport after takeoff, according to reports.  The plane, a Cessna 172S with registration N5114Z, overturned after taking off at Westchester County Airport on Monday, May 18, at around 1:50 p.m., according to the FAA.  According to the agency, two people were on the plane.  The aircraft had been part of a flight school flight, according to County Communications Director Catherine Cioffi.  Minor injuries were reported, Cioffi said. The airport's main runway is open. The FAA will investigate the incident.  This is a deve…

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by Ben Crnic
Pound Ridge, NY
Obituaries
Pound Ridge Rec Superintendent Dies Months After Medical Crisis While 36 Weeks Pregnant Pound Ridge Rec Superintendent Dies Months After Medical Crisis While 36 Weeks Pregnant Pound Ridge Rec Superintendent Dies Months After Medical Crisis While 36 Weeks Pregnant
Pound Ridge Rec Superintendent Dies Months After Medical Crisis While 36 Weeks Pregnant A town in Westchester County is mourning the sudden loss of its Recreation Superintendent, who died just months after giving birth to her daughter following a serious medical crisis while 36 weeks pregnant. Pound Ridge Recreation Department Superintendent Andrea "Drea" Russo died on Friday, May 15, at the age of 41, Pound Ridge Town Supervisor Kevin Hansan announced on Monday, May 18. Russo, who joined the town in March 2023 and quickly became a central figure in the community, suffered a medical crisis earlier this year while pregnant, Hansan said. According to those who kn…

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Chester, NY
Breaking News
DoorDash Driver Shot: Highway Super Gets Over Decade In Prison In Brutal Chester Incident DoorDash Driver Shot: Highway Super Gets Over Decade In Prison In Brutal Chester Incident DoorDash Driver Shot: Highway Super Gets Over Decade In Prison In Brutal Chester Incident
DoorDash Driver Shot: Highway Super Gets Over Decade In Prison In Brutal Chester Incident A former town highway superintendent who shot a lost delivery driver outside his Orange County home will spend years in prison, prosecutors announced.   John Reilly III, 49, of Chester, was sentenced Monday, May 18, in Orange County Court to 17 years behind bars followed by five years of post-release supervision, according to Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler.  The conviction stems from the May 2, 2025, shooting of delivery driver Alpha Oumar Barry outside Reilly’s Valerie Drive home in the Town of Chester, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  Prosecut…

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Beacon, NY
Breaking News
Construction Worker Hit By Nail, Rescued From Second Floor Of Beacon Site Construction Worker Hit By Nail, Rescued From Second Floor Of Beacon Site Construction Worker Hit By Nail, Rescued From Second Floor Of Beacon Site
Construction Worker Hit By Nail, Rescued From Second Floor Of Beacon Site A construction worker was rescued and taken to the hospital after suffering an injury at a job site in Dutchess County, firefighters said.   The incident happened in Beacon on Monday, May 18, according to the Beacon Fire Department.  Firefighters responded to help at the scene of a construction accident in which a worker suffered a lower extremity injury after accidentally being struck by a nail, the department said.  Because access to the building’s second floor was limited, the Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps requested more manpower to help remove the injured worker …

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by Ben Crnic
Cortlandt, NY
On Your Side
Flower Shop To Close After 8 Years In Croton-On-Hudson — Here's Its Last Day Flower Shop To Close After 8 Years In Croton-On-Hudson — Here's Its Last Day Flower Shop To Close After 8 Years In Croton-On-Hudson — Here's Its Last Day
Flower Shop To Close After 8 Years In Croton-On-Hudson — Here's Its Last Day An independent flower shop in Northern Westchester is preparing to close its doors after nearly a decade in business.  Upper Village Blooms, located at 122 Grand St. in Croton-on-Hudson, announced over the weekend that it will officially close after eight years in business.   The florist’s final retail day will be Sunday, June 7. Throughout June, the shop will also sell remaining inventory, display pieces, and furniture.  Owner Catherine Kondo Arkin shared the emotional news in a heartfelt message posted online, thanking customers, artists, employees, friends, and famil…

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Carmel, NY
Breaking News
Carmel Man Admits Helping Cover Up Bogus Medical Plan That Collected $4M From Investors: Feds Carmel Man Admits Helping Cover Up Bogus Medical Plan That Collected $4M From Investors: Feds Carmel Man Admits Helping Cover Up Bogus Medical Plan That Collected $4M From Investors: Feds
Carmel Man Admits Helping Cover Up Bogus Medical Plan That Collected $4M From Investors: Feds A Putnam County resident has pleaded guilty in connection with a federal conspiracy to obstruct a grand jury investigation tied to a multimillion-dollar investment scheme, federal prosecutors announced. James Michael Kafes, 57, of Carmel, New York, pleaded guilty last week in federal court in New Orleans to conspiracy to obstruct justice, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana.  Prosecutors said Kafes conspired with co-defendant Josiah David to interfere with a federal grand jury investigation involving companies that sought investors for a medical …

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