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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Southeast-Brewster, NY
Breaking News
New ‘Grappler’ Tech Aims To End High-Speed Chases Faster In Putnam County New ‘Grappler’ Tech Aims To End High-Speed Chases Faster In Putnam County New ‘Grappler’ Tech Aims To End High-Speed Chases Faster In Putnam County
New ‘Grappler’ Tech Aims To End High-Speed Chases Faster In Putnam County It may seem like something out of a Batman comic, but it's real — police in Putnam County are set to use a new tether tool aimed at making high-speed pursuits safer for both officers and the public.   Putnam County Sheriff Brian Hess announced that deputies have recently been trained to use the “Grappler,” an advanced pursuit intervention device designed to safely stop fleeing vehicles.  The system works by attaching to a patrol vehicle and deploying a tether that can latch onto a suspect’s car, allowing deputies to bring it to a controlled stop.    Officials …

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by Ben Crnic
Southeast-Brewster, NY
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Drunk Woman, 37, Crashes Car With Child Inside In Brewster, Police Say Drunk Woman, 37, Crashes Car With Child Inside In Brewster, Police Say Drunk Woman, 37, Crashes Car With Child Inside In Brewster, Police Say
Drunk Woman, 37, Crashes Car With Child Inside In Brewster, Police Say A Northern Westchester woman is facing felony charges after authorities said she was driving intoxicated with a child in her vehicle during a crash in Putnam County.  The crash happened just before 10 p.m. on Friday, April 24, on Deans Corners Road in Southeast, New York State Police said on Monday, April 27.  Troopers responding to a reported property damage crash identified the driver as Briana Giuliano, 37, of North Salem. Police said she showed signs of being drunk and failed standardized field sobriety tests at the scene. Police also said they found a 7-year-old child inside…

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by Ben Crnic
Wappingers Falls, NY
On Your Side
Mini Golf, Sports Complex Closes Immediately After Decade In Wappingers Falls Mini Golf, Sports Complex Closes Immediately After Decade In Wappingers Falls Mini Golf, Sports Complex Closes Immediately After Decade In Wappingers Falls
Mini Golf, Sports Complex Closes Immediately After Decade In Wappingers Falls A longtime family-friendly destination in Dutchess County has abruptly shut its doors after years of mini golf rounds, volleyball games, and live music.  DC Sports, located at 1630 Route 9 in Wappingers Falls, announced Sunday, April 26, that it has closed after about a decade in operation at its current location.  “After a decade of operation, DC Sports in Wappingers has to bid farewell to its patrons,” the business said in a statement. The venue, operated by the Pizzarelli family, was known for its mini golf course, volleyball, cornhole, and community events, including birthday…

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by Ben Crnic
Washingtonville, NY
Breaking News
Shots Fired Leads To Police Raid Of Blooming Grove Home, Arrest: Cops Shots Fired Leads To Police Raid Of Blooming Grove Home, Arrest: Cops Shots Fired Leads To Police Raid Of Blooming Grove Home, Arrest: Cops
Shots Fired Leads To Police Raid Of Blooming Grove Home, Arrest: Cops An early-morning report of shots fired in Orange County led to police searching a local home and making an arrest, authorities said. The incident happened on Wednesday, April 22, when police responded to Craigville Road in Blooming Grove following reports of gunfire in the area, Blooming Grove Police said on Friday, April 24. Officers, helped by New York State Police, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, and the Town of Chester Police Department, secured the area and began an initial investigation.  Following this, a suspect was identified, and a search warrant was obtained. The next day, o…

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Port Jervis, NY
Breaking News
Puppy Mill Bust: Dozens Of Animals Rescued In Sparrow Bush, Couple Charged, Cops Say (UPDATE) Puppy Mill Bust: Dozens Of Animals Rescued In Sparrow Bush, Couple Charged, Cops Say (UPDATE) Puppy Mill Bust: Dozens Of Animals Rescued In Sparrow Bush, Couple Charged, Cops Say (UPDATE)
Puppy Mill Bust: Dozens Of Animals Rescued In Sparrow Bush, Couple Charged, Cops Say (Update) A couple is facing dozens of charges after authorities uncovered what they said was an illegal puppy mill operation in Orange County — an investigation that follows an earlier rescue effort involving neglected animals found in “horrific” conditions.  Lillian N. Jennings, 63, and Francis C. Jennings, 68, were arrested following a months-long investigation at their home on Old Country Road in the Town of Deerpark, Deerpark Police announced on Friday, April 24.  The case began after firefighters responded to a structure fire at the home on March 3 and allegedly found troubling condit…

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by Ben Crnic
Stony Point, NY
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Killer Who Shot Victim, Torched Car With Body Burning Inside In Stony Point Gets Prison Time Killer Who Shot Victim, Torched Car With Body Burning Inside In Stony Point Gets Prison Time Killer Who Shot Victim, Torched Car With Body Burning Inside In Stony Point Gets Prison Time
Killer Who Shot Victim, Torched Car With Body Burning Inside In Stony Point Gets Prison Time A man who admitted to killing another man and setting a car on fire with the body inside in Rockland County will spend over a decade in state prison, prosecutors announced.  Robert Rodriguez, 38, of Stony Point, was sentenced to 17 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision after previously pleading guilty to first-degree manslaughter, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced on Monday, April 27.   The case stems from a killing that happened on Feb. 15, 2021, at a property on Call Hollow Road in Stony Point, where Rodrig…

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by Ben Crnic
Mount Pleasant, NY
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Program Director Marks 40 Years Changing Lives For Westchester's Residents With Special Needs Program Director Marks 40 Years Changing Lives For Westchester's Residents With Special Needs Program Director Marks 40 Years Changing Lives For Westchester's Residents With Special Needs
Program Director Marks 40 Years Changing Lives For Westchester's Residents With Special Needs What began as a first job out of college turned into a lifelong mission for Nancy Bellini, who recently marked four decades helping create a community for special needs residents in Northern Westchester.  Bellini, the longtime program director of the Hawthorne-based North East Westchester Special Recreation Program, marked her 40-year milestone with the nonprofit on March 11. That immense achievement now has her reflecting on a career defined by connection, growth, and a deep commitment to the people she serves.  “When you do what you love, I guess that’s what happens,” …

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Cornwall, NY
Your Community
Gas Leak Forces Evacuation At High School In Cornwall Gas Leak Forces Evacuation At High School In Cornwall Gas Leak Forces Evacuation At High School In Cornwall
Gas Leak Forces Evacuation At High School In Cornwall A gas leak forced the evacuation of an Orange County high school on Thursday, April 23, after officials determined the building was not safe for students and staff to reenter.  According to a message sent to families by Cornwall Central High School Principal Kathryn A. Wilhelm, the leak was identified earlier in the day inside the school building.  Emergency responders from the Vails Gate Fire Department and Central Hudson conducted a thorough inspection and found the building could not be immediately reoccupied, Wilhelm wrote. The building is now being ventilated to clear t…

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by Ben Crnic
Warwick, NY
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Farm Pushes Back On Violations Claims Amid Ongoing Dispute With Warwick (UPDATE) Farm Pushes Back On Violations Claims Amid Ongoing Dispute With Warwick (UPDATE) Farm Pushes Back On Violations Claims Amid Ongoing Dispute With Warwick (UPDATE)
Farm Pushes Back On Violations Claims Amid Ongoing Dispute With Warwick (Update) An Orange County farm at the center of a growing community dispute is pushing back against claims made by town officials, saying it has worked to comply with regulations and is being unfairly targeted.  In a new statement, Blue Arrow Farm on Glenwood Road in Pine Island responded to concerns raised by Warwick Town Supervisor Jesse Dwyer, who previously said large events at the property violated zoning rules and raised safety issues. The farm, which operates as a nonprofit animal rescue and sanctuary, said it supports its mission through community events such as car shows and live music…

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by Ben Crnic
New Rochelle, NY
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Torture-Murder Case: Woman Who Brutally Killed Partner In New Rochelle Learns Fate Torture-Murder Case: Woman Who Brutally Killed Partner In New Rochelle Learns Fate Torture-Murder Case: Woman Who Brutally Killed Partner In New Rochelle Learns Fate
Torture-Murder Case: Woman Who Brutally Killed Partner In New Rochelle Learns Fate A woman convicted in Westchester County’s first-ever torture-murder trial will spend the rest of her life in prison — without the possibility of parole.   Kenya Tilford, 43, was sentenced Thursday, April 23, in Westchester County Court by Judge George Fufidio following her conviction in March on first-degree murder under the state’s torture-murder statute, along with multiple other felonies, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced. The case marks the first time the torture-murder provision has been prosecuted in Westchester County. Prosecutors said Tilford sub…

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