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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Yorktown, NY
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Shrub Oak International School Employee Slaps Disabled Student, Force Feeds Them: Police Shrub Oak International School Employee Slaps Disabled Student, Force Feeds Them: Police Shrub Oak International School Employee Slaps Disabled Student, Force Feeds Them: Police
Shrub Oak International School Employee Slaps Disabled Student, Force Feeds Them: Police An employee at a Westchester County school for people with special needs is accused of slapping a student, police said. Oscar G. Vigil, 24, of Yorktown, was arrested Thursday, May 7, following an investigation into allegations involving a student at Shrub Oak International School,  the Yorktown Police Department announced on Friday, May 8. Authorities said the investigation began after police responded on Nov. 19, 2025, to a report involving the welfare of an endangered adult at the school.   Detectives found that Vigil, identified by police as a school employee, slapped a d…

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Pine Bush-Walker Valley, NY
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Pine Bush EMS Captain Suspended For Allegedly Abusing Patient, Negligence Pine Bush EMS Captain Suspended For Allegedly Abusing Patient, Negligence Pine Bush EMS Captain Suspended For Allegedly Abusing Patient, Negligence
Pine Bush EMS Captain Suspended For Allegedly Abusing Patient, Negligence An EMS captain and training officer in Orange County has been suspended for years following alleged abuse and negligence toward a patient, according to state records.  Pine Bush Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps Captain Brett Cohen has been suspended for three years as of Wednesday, May 6, according to the New York State Department of Health's Bureau of EMS Enforcement Actions.  According to the agency's website, Cohen was suspended for negligence in the performance of his EMS duties and practice, as well as abusing a patient.  The agency defines negligence as the "fa…

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Greenburgh, NY
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Greenburgh Paramedic Supervisor Accused Of Forging Certifications, Pocketing Fees: DA Greenburgh Paramedic Supervisor Accused Of Forging Certifications, Pocketing Fees: DA Greenburgh Paramedic Supervisor Accused Of Forging Certifications, Pocketing Fees: DA
Greenburgh Paramedic Supervisor Accused Of Forging Certifications, Pocketing Fees: DA A Westchester County paramedic supervisor is facing dozens of charges after allegedly forging medical certification cards and keeping student fees for himself, prosecutors said. Jared Rosenberg, 51, of Dobbs Ferry, who serves as an EMT-P paramedic supervisor for the Town of Greenburgh, was arraigned on a 45-count complaint, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday, May 8. Prosecutors allege Rosenberg conducted CPR and First Aid training sessions between May 2022 and July 2025, but failed to submit required fees to the Health and Safety Institute, instead keepi…

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Suffern, NY
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3 Hospitalized After Head-On Crash Involving Taxi In Chestnut Ridge 3 Hospitalized After Head-On Crash Involving Taxi In Chestnut Ridge 3 Hospitalized After Head-On Crash Involving Taxi In Chestnut Ridge
3 Hospitalized After Head-On Crash Involving Taxi In Chestnut Ridge Three people were hospitalized following a head-on crash involving a taxi in Rockland County.  The collision happened in Chestnut Ridge on Friday, May 8, on Chestnut Ridge Road near Red Schoolhouse Road in Chestnut Ridge, The Monsey Scoop reported.  One of the vehicles involved was an Arrive taxi.  Emergency responders from Hatzoloh EMS, Faist EMS, and the Ramapo Police Department were called to the scene.  Three people were taken to area hospitals, the outlet reported. One person was taken to Westchester Medical Center, while two others were transported to Hackensack …

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New Rochelle, NY
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Former Teacher Accused Of Threatening New Rochelle Superintendent Extradited From Louisiana Former Teacher Accused Of Threatening New Rochelle Superintendent Extradited From Louisiana Former Teacher Accused Of Threatening New Rochelle Superintendent Extradited From Louisiana
Former Teacher Accused Of Threatening New Rochelle Superintendent Extradited From Louisiana A former teacher accused of threatening a Westchester County superintendent has been extradited to New York after being arrested out of state, police said.  Samuel McVey, 47, of Briarcliff Manor, was taken into custody on Wednesday, May 7, after being returned from Louisiana, the New Rochelle Police Department announced on Friday, May 8. As previously reported by Daily Voice, McVey was initially arrested in March in connection with alleged threats made toward New Rochelle Schools Superintendent Corey W. Reynolds.  McVey had been a Spanish teacher at New Rochelle's Isaac E. Young …

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Beacon, NY
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Historic Beacon Estate Left Vacant For Decades Reopens As Inn After $73M Restoration Historic Beacon Estate Left Vacant For Decades Reopens As Inn After $73M Restoration Historic Beacon Estate Left Vacant For Decades Reopens As Inn After $73M Restoration
Historic Beacon Estate Left Vacant For Decades Reopens As Inn After $73M Restoration A long-abandoned historic estate in Dutchess County has been transformed into a luxury destination that is now officially open.  The grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Mirbeau Inn & Spa Beacon at 11 Mirbeau Ln. took place on Thursday, May 7, at the reimagined Tioronda Estate, marking the brand’s fifth property and a major redevelopment project for the region.  The property, once known as Craig House, had sat vacant and deteriorating for more than 25 years before undergoing a $73 million restoration, according to Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino.  The proje…

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White Plains, NY
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Violent Crime Down 25 Percent In White Plains In 2025: Officials Violent Crime Down 25 Percent In White Plains In 2025: Officials Violent Crime Down 25 Percent In White Plains In 2025: Officials
Violent Crime Down 25 Percent In White Plains In 2025: Officials Crime declined significantly across Westchester County in 2025, including a sharp drop in violent offenses, according to new data highlighted by county officials.  Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins announced during his State of the County address this week that violent crime fell by 25 percent compared to 2024, while overall index crimes dropped 17 percent, based on statistics from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services.  The data shows total index crimes, which include both violent and property offenses, decreased from 11,231 in 2024 to 9,337 in 2025.&nbs…

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Nyack-Valley Cottage, NY
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Antisemitic Symbols Found In Nyack High School Classroom Antisemitic Symbols Found In Nyack High School Classroom Antisemitic Symbols Found In Nyack High School Classroom
Antisemitic Symbols Found In Nyack High School Classroom An investigation is underway after antisemitic symbols were discovered inside a classroom at a Rockland County high school.  Nyack Public Schools Superintendent Lizzette Ruiz-Giovinazzi informed families in a letter sent Thursday, May 7, that the symbols were found at Nyack High School at the end of the school day.  She said the Clarkstown Police Department was immediately notified, and the district is now working with law enforcement on next steps.  District leaders condemned the incident and reaffirmed their stance against hate and bias. "We denounce all acts of antisemit…

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New Rochelle, NY
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Man Slashed In Face During Altercation In New Rochelle: 2 In Custody (DEVELOPING) Man Slashed In Face During Altercation In New Rochelle: 2 In Custody (DEVELOPING) Man Slashed In Face During Altercation In New Rochelle: 2 In Custody (DEVELOPING)
Man Slashed In Face During Altercation In New Rochelle: 2 In Custody (Developing) Two people are in custody following an altercation in Westchester County that left one person slashed in the face.  The incident happened on Thursday, May 7, when a dispute broke out between a group of men on Main Street in New Rochelle, according to New Rochelle Police.  One person involved was slashed in the face, an injury that police confirmed was non-life-threatening. Another person was also hurt, authorities said.  Two people were taken into custody. The charges are yet to be determined, as the investigation is still ongoing.  Those involved knew each other, and …

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Poughkeepsie, NY
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Man Wins $1M Powerball Prize From Ticket Sold At Poughkeepsie Deli Man Wins $1M Powerball Prize From Ticket Sold At Poughkeepsie Deli Man Wins $1M Powerball Prize From Ticket Sold At Poughkeepsie Deli
Man Wins $1M Powerball Prize From Ticket Sold At Poughkeepsie Deli A Dutchess County man is $1 million richer after hitting a major Powerball prize at a local deli.  Stephen Masten of Poughkeepsie claimed a $1,000,000 second-tier prize after matching the first five numbers in the Powerball drawing held on March 16, the New York Lottery announced on Thursday, May 7.  The winning numbers for that drawing were 7, 10, 20, 47, and 52, with a Powerball of 22.  Masten opted to receive his winnings as a lump sum payment totaling $651,000 after required tax withholdings, lottery officials said.  As for where he bought the winning ticket — it w…

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