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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Yonkers, NY
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New 'Law & Order' Episode Has Scenes Filmed In Yonkers Firehouse New 'Law & Order' Episode Has Scenes Filmed In Yonkers Firehouse New 'Law & Order' Episode Has Scenes Filmed In Yonkers Firehouse
New 'Law & Order' Episode Has Scenes Filmed In Yonkers Firehouse Popular primetime crime drama "Law & Order" is bringing a piece of Westchester County to the national spotlight. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano announced that the latest episode of NBC’s Law & Order airing on Thursday, May 7, features scenes filmed inside Yonkers Fire Department Station One, highlighting the city’s growing role as a filming destination.  The episode, titled “Once Burned,” airs Thursday night at 8 p.m. and centers on the investigation into the death of a fire chief, according to show descriptions from IMDb.  Spano celebrated the moment on social media, call…

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by Ben Crnic
Rye, NY
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Man, 19, Accused Of Stealing $15K In Electronics From Office In Rye Brook Man, 19, Accused Of Stealing $15K In Electronics From Office In Rye Brook Man, 19, Accused Of Stealing $15K In Electronics From Office In Rye Brook
Man, 19, Accused Of Stealing $15K In Electronics From Office In Rye Brook A teenager has been arrested in connection with a commercial burglary that netted thousands of dollars in stolen electronics from a Westchester County office building, police said.  The incident was first reported on March 23, when officers responded to a burglary at an office located at 800 Westchester Ave. in Rye Brook, the Rye Brook Police Department said in an announcement on Thursday, May 7.  Investigators determined that about $15,000 worth of electronics had been stolen during the overnight hours.  Following a weeks-long investigation, detectives arrested a 19-year-ol…

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by Ben Crnic
Spring Valley, NY
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Taxi Flips After Crashing Into Parked Vehicles In Spring Valley Taxi Flips After Crashing Into Parked Vehicles In Spring Valley Taxi Flips After Crashing Into Parked Vehicles In Spring Valley
Taxi Flips After Crashing Into Parked Vehicles In Spring Valley Two people were injured after a taxi lost control and overturned in a crash involving multiple parked vehicles in Rockland County.  The incident happened early Thursday morning, May 7, on Bluefield Drive in Spring Valley, The Monsey Scoop reported.  According to the outlet, the driver lost control of the vehicle, striking a parked trailer and another parked car before the taxi flipped over. Two people in the taxi were hurt in the crash.  Emergency responders from Hatzoloh EMS, Spring Hill EMS, Chaverim of Rockland, the Ramapo Police Department, and the Hillcrest Fire Departm…

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by Ben Crnic
Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
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Rockland Coach Now Double Amputee After Life-Changing Medical Crisis: Here's How To Help Rockland Coach Now Double Amputee After Life-Changing Medical Crisis: Here's How To Help Rockland Coach Now Double Amputee After Life-Changing Medical Crisis: Here's How To Help
Rockland Coach Now Double Amputee After Life-Changing Medical Crisis: Here's How To Help A beloved youth coach and community leader in Rockland County is now facing a life-altering medical challenge that has left him a double amputee, prompting a stunning wave of support from those who wish to help him and his family adjust to a new reality.   John Nolan, a longtime coach with Rockland GAA in Orangeburg, recently underwent a medical emergency that resulted in him becoming a double amputee, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched by his friends on Wednesday, May 6.   Nolan, originally from County Tipperary, Ireland, is described as a devoted husband to his …

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by Ben Crnic
Red Hook, NY
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Man Accused Of Threatening Victim At Gunpoint In Red Hook Man Accused Of Threatening Victim At Gunpoint In Red Hook Man Accused Of Threatening Victim At Gunpoint In Red Hook
Man Accused Of Threatening Victim At Gunpoint In Red Hook A 57-year-old man is facing weapons charges after police said he threatened someone with a handgun during a late-night domestic dispute in Dutchess County. The incident leading to the arrest began on Tuesday, May 5, when officers responded to an earlier domestic dispute involving a gun in Red Hook, the Red Hook Police Department announced on Thursday, May 7.  Following an investigation, authorities allege that during the dispute, the suspect took out a handgun and threatened to use it against the victim. The suspect, identified as 57-year-old Jesus Torres of Red Hook, was later fo…

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by Ben Crnic
Briarcliff, NY
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10 Beagles Rescued From Research Facility Accused Of 'Inhumane' Abuse Arrive In Briarcliff 10 Beagles Rescued From Research Facility Accused Of 'Inhumane' Abuse Arrive In Briarcliff 10 Beagles Rescued From Research Facility Accused Of 'Inhumane' Abuse Arrive In Briarcliff
10 Beagles Rescued From Research Facility Accused Of 'Inhumane' Abuse Arrive In Briarcliff A group of beagles rescued from a controversial research breeding facility in Wisconsin accused of abusing animals has arrived in Westchester County as part of a massive, nationwide effort to save nearly 1,500 dogs.   SPCA Westchester announced on Thursday, May 7, that 10 beagles from the embattled Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin were brought to its Briarcliff Manor rescue center this week following their release from the facility.  The dogs are among around 1,500 beagles that are being relocated across the country after Ridglan Farms agreed to sell them, paving the way for their …

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by Ben Crnic
Hyde Park, NY
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Help Pours In For Mom Grieving Death Of Son, 20, Killed In Hyde Park Crash (UPDATE) Help Pours In For Mom Grieving Death Of Son, 20, Killed In Hyde Park Crash (UPDATE) Help Pours In For Mom Grieving Death Of Son, 20, Killed In Hyde Park Crash (UPDATE)
Help Pours In For Mom Grieving Death Of Son, 20, Killed In Hyde Park Crash (Update) A mom grieving the sudden death of her 20-year-old son killed in a Dutchess County crash over the weekend is receiving an outpouring of support from community members determined to help her as she faces the immense loss.  Orange County resident Melissa Branagan lost her son, Hyde Park man Austin Caston, in a single-vehicle crash in Hyde Park on Sunday night, May 3, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  Authorities said Caston, a 2023 graduate of Cornwall Central High School, was driving southbound on North Quaker Lane near Forest Drive in Hyde Park when he lo…

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by Ben Crnic
Briarcliff, NY
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Briarcliff Manor Pastor Faces Difficult Cancer Battle — Community Now Stepping In To Help Briarcliff Manor Pastor Faces Difficult Cancer Battle — Community Now Stepping In To Help Briarcliff Manor Pastor Faces Difficult Cancer Battle — Community Now Stepping In To Help
Briarcliff Manor Pastor Faces Difficult Cancer Battle — Community Now Stepping In To Help A Westchester County pastor known for his dedication to faith and community is now facing a difficult health battle — supporters are coming together to help him and his family and make sure he's not alone in the fight.  Anthony “Tony” Karlik, the lead pastor of Faith Lutheran Brethren Church in Briarcliff Manor, was recently diagnosed with bile duct cancer, a rare and serious illness that will require surgery and ongoing chemotherapy, according to his family.  Karlik, described by loved ones as a devoted husband and father of five, has long been a central figure in the area. Marri…

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by Ben Crnic
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Duo Trafficked Fentanyl, Cocaine Across Dutchess County, Capital Region, NYC: DA Duo Trafficked Fentanyl, Cocaine Across Dutchess County, Capital Region, NYC: DA Duo Trafficked Fentanyl, Cocaine Across Dutchess County, Capital Region, NYC: DA
Duo Trafficked Fentanyl, Cocaine Across Dutchess County, Capital Region, NYC: DA Two men are facing charges after a multi-agency investigation into the distribution of fentanyl and cocaine across the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, and New York City, Dutchess County prosecutors said.  Tysheed McPhee, 30, and Raquan Storts, 33, were arrested in late April following a probe into narcotics trafficking in the region, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office Drug Task Force announced on Wednesday, May 6.  Authorities said the investigation began after agents identified the pair as allegedly working together to distribute drugs throughout Dutchess County, …

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by Ben Crnic
Port Jervis, NY
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Street Racing, Road Takeover Crackdown On Route 97 Results In 50 Tickets In Deerpark Street Racing, Road Takeover Crackdown On Route 97 Results In 50 Tickets In Deerpark Street Racing, Road Takeover Crackdown On Route 97 Results In 50 Tickets In Deerpark
Street Racing, Road Takeover Crackdown On Route 97 Results In 50 Tickets In Deerpark A scenic stretch of roadway in Orange County became the focus of a multi-agency crackdown after authorities said it was increasingly being used for illegal street racing and reckless driving, leading to dozens of tickets being issued.  The enforcement effort targeted the Hawk’s Nest section of Route 97 in the Town of Deerpark, where the town's police department said late-night gatherings have led to dangerous conditions for both residents and motorists.  The initiative, announced on Wednesday, May 6, was launched by the Deerpark Police Department following ongoing complaints from …

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