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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Greenburgh, NY
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Driver Ejected After Truck Overturns, Catches Fire On Sprain Brook Parkway In Elmsford (UPDATE) Driver Ejected After Truck Overturns, Catches Fire On Sprain Brook Parkway In Elmsford (UPDATE) Driver Ejected After Truck Overturns, Catches Fire On Sprain Brook Parkway In Elmsford (UPDATE)
Driver Ejected After Truck Overturns, Catches Fire On Sprain Brook Parkway In Elmsford (Update) A driver was injured after being ejected from a truck that overturned and caught fire on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester County, authorities confirmed.   The crash happened around 2:18 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, on the northbound side of the parkway near mile marker 8.8 in the village of Elmsford, according to New York State Police.  Police said a 1991 Ford F-350 driven by a 43-year-old man from Hopewell Junction was traveling northbound when it moved from the middle lane into the right lane, left the roadway, struck a signpost, and entered a tree line.  The v…

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by Ben Crnic
Newburgh, NY
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Dozens Of Trucks Pulled From Roads In Route 17 Safety Crackdown In Orange County Dozens Of Trucks Pulled From Roads In Route 17 Safety Crackdown In Orange County Dozens Of Trucks Pulled From Roads In Route 17 Safety Crackdown In Orange County
Dozens Of Trucks Pulled From Roads In Route 17 Safety Crackdown In Orange County A multi-agency crackdown on commercial vehicles in Orange County led to dozens of trucks being taken off the road after inspectors uncovered serious safety issues, authorities said.  The enforcement initiative was carried out on Wednesday, April 22, by New York State Police and the state Department of Environmental Conservation, as well as the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, authorities said on Thursday, April 23.  The operation specifically targeted overweight trucks, garbage haulers, and dirt transport vehicles, with most inspections taking place along Route 17.  In total,…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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Westchester Students Named Among First 2026 National Merit Scholars Westchester Students Named Among First 2026 National Merit Scholars Westchester Students Named Among First 2026 National Merit Scholars
Westchester Students Named Among First 2026 National Merit Scholars Several high-achieving students from Westchester County have been named among the first group of 2026 National Merit Scholarship winners, earning prestigious corporate-sponsored awards for their academic excellence.  The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced around 700 winners nationwide on Wednesday, April 22, in the first round of the 71st annual program. These students were selected from a pool of more than 15,000 finalists based on academic performance, extracurricular involvement, leadership, and potential for success in college. Among the honorees are four students fro…

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by Ben Crnic
Goshen, NY
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Driver Freed After Tractor-Trailer Slams Into Building In Goshen Driver Freed After Tractor-Trailer Slams Into Building In Goshen Driver Freed After Tractor-Trailer Slams Into Building In Goshen
Driver Freed After Tractor-Trailer Slams Into Building In Goshen A tractor-trailer crash into a building in Orange County left a driver trapped and prompted a large emergency response.  The incident happened just before noon on Wednesday, April 22, at 31 Hatfield Ln. in the Village of Goshen, according to the Minisink Hook and Ladder Company No. 1. Shortly after dispatch, Orange 911 Communications reported that the driver was pinned inside the truck. When Goshen Fire Department crews arrived, they confirmed the driver was still in the vehicle but were able to remove them shortly afterward. They then turned them over to Goshen EMS for treatment. …

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by Ben Crnic
Nanuet, NY
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Train Stopped Just In Time After Car Gets Stuck On Tracks In Nanuet Train Stopped Just In Time After Car Gets Stuck On Tracks In Nanuet Train Stopped Just In Time After Car Gets Stuck On Tracks In Nanuet
Train Stopped Just In Time After Car Gets Stuck On Tracks In Nanuet A potentially dangerous situation was avoided early Thursday morning, April 23, when a vehicle became stranded on train tracks in Rockland County.  The incident happened near Convent Road and Old Middletown Road in Nanuet, according to a report from The Monsey Scoop. The outlet said an approaching train was able to stop just in time, preventing what could have been a serious collision. Clarkstown Police and MTA Police responded to the scene to handle the situation.  According to Clarkstown Police, the driver became stuck when they tried making a turn and hit a barrier. No injur…

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by Ben Crnic
Armonk, NY
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Driver Injured After SUV Overturns, Closes Exit Ramp On I-684 In North Castle (UPDATE) Driver Injured After SUV Overturns, Closes Exit Ramp On I-684 In North Castle (UPDATE) Driver Injured After SUV Overturns, Closes Exit Ramp On I-684 In North Castle (UPDATE)
Driver Injured After SUV Overturns, Closes Exit Ramp On I-684 In North Castle (Update) This story has been updated.  A crash that shut down an exit ramp during the Thursday morning, April 23, commute in Northern Westchester left an Orange Couty driver injured after her vehicle overturned, authorities said.  The incident happened a little after 8:30 a.m. on the southbound side of Interstate 684 near Exit 3 for Route 22 in the Town of North Castle, according to New York State Police. Police said a 2015 Subaru driven by a 36-year-old New Windsor woman was traveling southbound when she lost control of the vehicle. The SUV then struck a guide rail and overturned. The d…

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by Ben Crnic
Lewisboro, NY
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Officer Discharged After Suffering Burns In Rescue Attempt At Fatal Lewisboro Fire (UPDATE) Officer Discharged After Suffering Burns In Rescue Attempt At Fatal Lewisboro Fire (UPDATE) Officer Discharged After Suffering Burns In Rescue Attempt At Fatal Lewisboro Fire (UPDATE)
Officer Discharged After Suffering Burns In Rescue Attempt At Fatal Lewisboro Fire (Update) A police officer injured while attempting to rescue residents from a deadly Westchester County house fire has been released from the hospital, marking a major step in his recovery. Officer Joseph Briggs was discharged on Wednesday, April 22, from the Burn Center Intensive Care Unit at Westchester Medical Center, where he had been receiving treatment for severe burns sustained in the line of duty.  Briggs was injured during a response to a house fire on Old Shop Road in the Cross River section of Lewisboro on Thursday, April 16. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Briggs and another …

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by Cecilia Levine & Ben Crnic
Rye, NY
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CT Man Caught Driving Drunk In Rye, Police Say CT Man Caught Driving Drunk In Rye, Police Say CT Man Caught Driving Drunk In Rye, Police Say
CT Man Caught Driving Drunk In Rye, Police Say A Connecticut man was arrested on a drunken driving charge following a traffic stop in Westchester County, police said.  The incident leading to the arrest happened around 6:50 p.m. on Monday, April 20, when a City of Rye police officer pulled over a vehicle on Purchase Street for a traffic violation, the department said on Thursday, April 23. The driver was identified as Jan A. Sokolowski, 59, of Meriden, Connecticut. According to police, Sokolowski was taken into custody and charged with DWI, along with other vehicle and traffic violations. He was taken to Rye Police Headquarters f…

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by Ben Crnic
Greenburgh, NY
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Man Gets In Fight With Former Boss, Busted With Loaded Gun After Greenburgh Chase: Police Man Gets In Fight With Former Boss, Busted With Loaded Gun After Greenburgh Chase: Police Man Gets In Fight With Former Boss, Busted With Loaded Gun After Greenburgh Chase: Police
Man Gets In Fight With Former Boss, Busted With Loaded Gun After Greenburgh Chase: Police A 20-year-old man was arrested after returning to a Westchester County business he had been warned to stay away from — and was found carrying a loaded firearm following a foot chase, police said.   The incident began on Monday, April 20, when Greenburgh Police responded to a reported dispute at a car wash located at 208 Tarrytown Rd. Officers identified one of the suspects involved as Antonio Q. Ray, of Mount Vernon, the department said on Wednesday, April 22.  Police said Ray was instructed at the time that he was not permitted to return to the property and would face arrest…

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by Ben Crnic
Nyack-Valley Cottage, NY
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School Bus Crashes Into Utility Pole, Shuts Down Road In Clarkstown (DEVELOPING) School Bus Crashes Into Utility Pole, Shuts Down Road In Clarkstown (DEVELOPING) School Bus Crashes Into Utility Pole, Shuts Down Road In Clarkstown (DEVELOPING)
School Bus Crashes Into Utility Pole, Shuts Down Road In Clarkstown (Developing) A school bus crashed into a utility pole in Rockland County on Wednesday afternoon, April 22, causing a road closure, authorities said.  The crash happened on Snake Hill Road in Clarkstown, Clarkstown Police said in an update just after 4:15 p.m. The roadway was shut down in both directions as emergency crews responded to the scene. The incident involved a school bus and a telephone pole, though police said no injuries were reported among any occupants.  Drivers were urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while crews worked to clear the scene and assess the damag…

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