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
Breaking News
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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Nyack-Valley Cottage, NY
Breaking News
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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Suffern, NY
Breaking News
Drone Helps Track Down Shoplifting Suspect In Marsh Behind Suffern Walmart Drone Helps Track Down Shoplifting Suspect In Marsh Behind Suffern Walmart Drone Helps Track Down Shoplifting Suspect In Marsh Behind Suffern Walmart
Drone Helps Track Down Shoplifting Suspect In Marsh Behind Suffern Walmart A shoplifting suspect who fled into a marsh behind a Westchester County shopping area was quickly tracked down with the help of a police drone, authorities said.  The incident happened on Wednesday, April 22, when officers responded to a reported shoplifting incident at the Walmart in Suffern, according to Ramapo Police.  The suspect ran from the scene on foot, crossing Route 59 and heading into a wooded marsh area behind a nearby service station.  Officers then deployed the department’s RAPTOR-1 Drone as First Responder, which uses thermal imaging technology to detect heat …

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Greenburgh, NY
Breaking News
Crash With Injuries Shuts Down Lanes On Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Shuts Down Lanes On Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Shuts Down Lanes On Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh (DEVELOPING)
Crash With Injuries Shuts Down Lanes On Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh (Developing) A crash with injuries caused significant traffic disruptions on the Sprain Brook Parkway on Wednesday afternoon, April 22. The incident occurred on the northbound side of the Sprain Brook State Parkway at mile marker 8.8 near the exit for Interstate 287 in Greenburgh, according to 511NY traffic reports and New York State Police  The crash happened around 2:22 p.m., blocking the right and center lanes at mile marker 8.7. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and the lane closures remained in place as of the latest update at 2:42 p.m.  New York State Police said minor injuries ha…

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Newburgh, NY
Breaking News
Mastermind Behind 'Hot Lunch' Newburgh Food Truck Drug Ring Gets Prison In Sweeping Case Mastermind Behind 'Hot Lunch' Newburgh Food Truck Drug Ring Gets Prison In Sweeping Case Mastermind Behind 'Hot Lunch' Newburgh Food Truck Drug Ring Gets Prison In Sweeping Case
Mastermind Behind 'Hot Lunch' Newburgh Food Truck Drug Ring Gets Prison In Sweeping Case The man at the center of what prosecutors have called one of the largest gun and narcotics trafficking operations in Orange County history, which has already led to numerous sentencing, has learned his fate.  Kirkland Salmon, 44, of Newburgh, was sentenced on Tuesday, April 21, to 12 years in state prison followed by five years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including first-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, first-degree criminal sale of a firearm, and conspiracy charges, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office announced on…

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New Rochelle, NY
Breaking News
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold At New Rochelle Store: Here's Where $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At New Rochelle Store: Here's Where $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At New Rochelle Store: Here's Where
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold At New Rochelle Store: Here's Where A lucky lottery player in Westchester County is holding a winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 after making a trip to a local stationery store. The New York Lottery announced that a third-prize-winning ticket for the Monday, April 20 drawing was sold at Shoretown Cards Shop, located at 434 Pelham Rd. in New Rochelle.  The ticket matched four of the five white balls plus the Powerball, securing the $50,000 prize.  The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 09 17 36 47 64 with a Powerball number of 26. Powerball numbers are drawn from a pool of 1 to 69, with the red Powerball…

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Monsey, NY
Breaking News
3-Alarm Blaze Goes Up At Monsey Home (DEVELOPING) 3-Alarm Blaze Goes Up At Monsey Home (DEVELOPING) 3-Alarm Blaze Goes Up At Monsey Home (DEVELOPING)
3-Alarm Blaze Goes Up At Monsey Home (Developing) A large fire started at a home in Rockland County on Wednesday, April 22, prompting a large emergency response and a road closure in the area. Firefighters were called to 161 Remsen Ave. in Monsey at around 11:40 a.m., where heavy smoke was seen pouring from the house as crews arrived on scene, according to reports from The Monsey Scoop.   As the incident escalated, the fire was upgraded to a third alarm, bringing in more firefighters and emergency personnel to help battle the blaze. The fire was under control by 1:30 p.m., according to the Monsey Scoop.  Authorities have n…

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Poughkeepsie, NY
Breaking News
Poughkeepsie Pair Accused Of $575K Credit Card Fraud Scheme Targeting Hundreds: Feds Poughkeepsie Pair Accused Of $575K Credit Card Fraud Scheme Targeting Hundreds: Feds Poughkeepsie Pair Accused Of $575K Credit Card Fraud Scheme Targeting Hundreds: Feds
Poughkeepsie Pair Accused Of $575K Credit Card Fraud Scheme Targeting Hundreds: Feds Two Dutchess County residents are facing federal charges after authorities said they orchestrated a sweeping fraud scheme that targeted hundreds of victims and racked up more than half a million dollars in unauthorized purchases.  Opeyemi Olujobi, 28, also known as “Tyler Olujobi,” and Jennie Davidson, 29, both of Poughkeepsie, were arrested on Tuesday morning, April 21, and are expected to appear in White Plains federal court, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. Prosecutors allege the pair participated in a long-running “account takeover” schem…

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by Ben Crnic
Greenburgh, NY
Obituaries
Village Employee Who Served As Fireman, Police Constable In Elmsford Dies At 52 Village Employee Who Served As Fireman, Police Constable In Elmsford Dies At 52 Village Employee Who Served As Fireman, Police Constable In Elmsford Dies At 52
Village Employee Who Served As Fireman, Police Constable In Elmsford Dies At 52 A Westchester County community is mourning the loss of a longtime municipal employee who spent years defending others as a fireman, police constable, and US Marine.  Carlos “Tito” Torres, a Peekskill resident who worked for the Village of Elmsford for more than two decades, died on Sunday, April 19, after what his family described as a short battle with cancer. He was 52, according to his obituary.  Torres spent 24 years working in Elmsford’s Water Department and also served the community in multiple roles, including as a firefighter and police constable.  Born in Brooklyn o…

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Newburgh, NY
Breaking News
3 Teens Caught In Connection With 2 Shootings In Newburgh, Gun Seized: Police 3 Teens Caught In Connection With 2 Shootings In Newburgh, Gun Seized: Police 3 Teens Caught In Connection With 2 Shootings In Newburgh, Gun Seized: Police
3 Teens Caught In Connection With 2 Shootings In Newburgh, Gun Seized: Police Three teenagers, including a juvenile, have been charged following an investigation into two separate shooting incidents in Orange County that led to the search of a local residence.  The investigation began after detectives learned of a shooting that had occurred on April 14 in the area of 137 Lander St. in Newburgh, the City of Newburgh Police Department said on Wednesday, April 22. Days later, on April 18 at around 2:23 a.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert reporting five rounds fired on the same street near 162 Lander St. At the scene, police found spent shell casings and…

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