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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North Salem, NY
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Over 70 Ticketed In Just 4 Hours On I-684 Police Crackdown In North Salem Over 70 Ticketed In Just 4 Hours On I-684 Police Crackdown In North Salem Over 70 Ticketed In Just 4 Hours On I-684 Police Crackdown In North Salem
Over 70 Ticketed In Just 4 Hours On I-684 Police Crackdown In North Salem A targeted enforcement effort on Interstate 684 in Westchester County led to dozens of tickets as State Police cracked down on unsafe driving in a work zone.   The enforcement crackdown, which New York State Police called an “Operation Hard Hat” detail, was conducted on Interstate 684 in North Salem on Thursday, April 23, the agency said.   During the operation, troopers were stationed within an active work zone to observe violations in real time and take enforcement action.  In just four hours, officers issued a total of 72 tickets. Police said the initiativ…

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Yonkers, NY
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Dozens Of Families Evacuate After Fire Breaks Out At Apartment Building In Yonkers (UPDATE) Dozens Of Families Evacuate After Fire Breaks Out At Apartment Building In Yonkers (UPDATE) Dozens Of Families Evacuate After Fire Breaks Out At Apartment Building In Yonkers (UPDATE)
Dozens Of Families Evacuate After Fire Breaks Out At Apartment Building In Yonkers (Update) This story has been updated.  Dozens of families were evacuated from a burning apartment building in Westchester County on Tuesday, April 28 — but luckily, no serious injuries were reported. New, updated report - 5-Alarm Blaze Injures Firefighters In Westchester, Some Families Allowed Back Home (UPDATE) The blaze was reported around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, at 50 Riverdale Ave. in Yonkers, according to Yonkers Police.  Firefighters from the Yonkers Fire Department quickly acted to bring the blaze under control by late morning. Images from the scene show heavy fire d…

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Yonkers, NY
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City Cracks Down On Dog Waste With Fines Up To $5K In Yonkers: 'We've Got A Problem' City Cracks Down On Dog Waste With Fines Up To $5K In Yonkers: 'We've Got A Problem' City Cracks Down On Dog Waste With Fines Up To $5K In Yonkers: 'We've Got A Problem'
City Cracks Down On Dog Waste With Fines Up To $5K In Yonkers: 'We've Got A Problem' A city in Westchester County is taking a tougher stance on an issue that officials say has become a growing nuisance: dog waste.  Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano announced on Monday, April 27, that the city is ramping up enforcement and significantly increasing penalties for residents who fail to clean up after their pets.  “Yonkers… we’ve got a problem. And yeah, I’m talking about dog poop,” Spano said in a public message, adding that complaints about dog waste have surged to become the number one issue reported in the city, prompting officials to act.  Fines for violations h…

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by Ben Crnic
Washingtonville, NY
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Building Dept Shuts Down Popular Farm Stand — Now Owner Seeks Help To Reopen In Campbell Hall Building Dept Shuts Down Popular Farm Stand — Now Owner Seeks Help To Reopen In Campbell Hall Building Dept Shuts Down Popular Farm Stand — Now Owner Seeks Help To Reopen In Campbell Hall
Building Dept Shuts Down Popular Farm Stand — Now Owner Seeks Help To Reopen In Campbell Hall A popular Orange County farm stand that became a staple for locals has been abruptly forced to shut down, leading to its owner now asking the community for help in bringing it back.  Sunshine Farm, a small roadside stand in Campbell Hall known for its sourdough bread and homemade goods, announced it would close following what owner Ashley Turzer described as a complaint from another local business and ongoing issues with the Town of Hamptonburgh Building Department.  The shutdown, Turzer said, was not due to a lack of customers or support.  “This isn’t closing because it fai…

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Spring Valley, NY
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Child Hit By Taxi In Spring Valley: Report Child Hit By Taxi In Spring Valley: Report Child Hit By Taxi In Spring Valley: Report
Child Hit By Taxi In Spring Valley: Report A child was struck by a taxi in Rockland County, prompting an emergency response from local crews.  The incident happened on North Cole Avenue in Spring Valley on Monday, April 27, according to a report from The Monsey Scoop. Both Hatzoloh EMS and Spring Valley Police were seen at the crash scene, the outlet reported. The child sustained minor injuries. No other details about the circumstances of the crash have been released. Click here for more from The Monsey Scoop. 

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
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Off-Duty State Trooper Shoots Teen During Carjacking Attempt In Yonkers Off-Duty State Trooper Shoots Teen During Carjacking Attempt In Yonkers Off-Duty State Trooper Shoots Teen During Carjacking Attempt In Yonkers
Off-Duty State Trooper Shoots Teen During Carjacking Attempt In Yonkers A 17-year-old boy armed with a knife was shot by an off-duty New York State Trooper during an attempted carjacking at a Westchester County gas station, police said.  The incident unfolded in Yonkers at around 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, at a Mobil station on Kimball Avenue, the Yonkers Police Department said on Monday, April 27. Authorities said the trooper, a female member of Troop NYC, was refueling her vehicle when the teen approached her, took out a knife, and got into the driver’s seat of her car.  The trooper then fired a single shot from her off-duty firearm, striking …

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by Ben Crnic
Carmel, NY
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Kent Man Accused Of Raping Child, Incest After Search Of His Home: Sheriff Kent Man Accused Of Raping Child, Incest After Search Of His Home: Sheriff Kent Man Accused Of Raping Child, Incest After Search Of His Home: Sheriff
Kent Man Accused Of Raping Child, Incest After Search Of His Home: Sheriff A Putnam County man is behind bars facing a wide range of felony charges involving a child, including rape and incest, as well as weapons offenses, authorities said.   New, updated report - Putnam Man Sent Sexual Images Involving Infant To PA Woman, Feds Say (UPDATE) Kent resident Cory R. Matthews, 38, was arrested earlier this month following an investigation involving the search of his home, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday, April 27.  The investigation leading to his arrest began on April 7, when authorities received information about a man alle…

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Millbrook-Dover, NY
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Access To Iconic Hiking Spot In Dover Blocked Amid Dispute With Landowner Access To Iconic Hiking Spot In Dover Blocked Amid Dispute With Landowner Access To Iconic Hiking Spot In Dover Blocked Amid Dispute With Landowner
Access To Iconic Hiking Spot In Dover Blocked Amid Dispute With Landowner Access to one of Dutchess County’s most well-known natural landmarks has been temporarily shut down, as town officials work to resolve a dispute with a private landowner who owns the entrance.  The entrance to the Dover Stone Church trail, located along a right-of-way off Route 22 in Dover Plains, has been blocked by the owner of the property, according to Town Supervisor Rich Yeno.  In a statement shared Monday, April 27, Yeno said the situation is currently being handled by the town’s legal team, with negotiations underway to restore public access. “Your town board members and I have agr…

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Somers, NY
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Nursing Home Worker Accused Of Hitting, Spitting On 91-Year-Old In Somers Nursing Home Worker Accused Of Hitting, Spitting On 91-Year-Old In Somers Nursing Home Worker Accused Of Hitting, Spitting On 91-Year-Old In Somers
Nursing Home Worker Accused Of Hitting, Spitting On 91-Year-Old In Somers A nursing home employee is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a 91-year-old resident at a Westchester County care facility, authorities said.  The incident happened on Saturday, April 25, when troopers responded to The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, located at 189 Route 100, for a reported incident involving a staff member and a resident, New York State Police said on Monday, April 27. Following an investigation, police found that the employee, identified as Nashecka K. Moodie, 36, of the Bronx, allegedly spat on and struck the elderly resident.&nb…

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New Windsor, NY
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Woman Found With Deep Cut To Neck, Suspect Gets Attempted Murder Charge In New Windsor: Cops Woman Found With Deep Cut To Neck, Suspect Gets Attempted Murder Charge In New Windsor: Cops Woman Found With Deep Cut To Neck, Suspect Gets Attempted Murder Charge In New Windsor: Cops
Woman Found With Deep Cut To Neck, Suspect Gets Attempted Murder Charge In New Windsor: Cops A Bronx man is facing attempted murder charges after a violent domestic incident left a woman with a severe cut to her neck at an Orange County inn, police said.  The incident began just before 3 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the Galaxy Motor Inn on Windsor Highway in New Windsor, where officers received a report that a woman was bleeding from her neck, the New Windsor Police Department said in an announcement on Monday, April 27.  When officers arrived, they found a female victim suffering from a deep cut to her neck. Police said officers immediately performed life-saving m…

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