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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Mamaroneck, NY
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Duo Nearly Scam Elderly Woman Out Of $25K In Larchmont — Then Caught By Officers, Cops Say Duo Nearly Scam Elderly Woman Out Of $25K In Larchmont — Then Caught By Officers, Cops Say Duo Nearly Scam Elderly Woman Out Of $25K In Larchmont — Then Caught By Officers, Cops Say
Duo Nearly Scam Elderly Woman Out Of $25K In Larchmont — Then Caught By Officers, Cops Say Two men have been arrested after police said they attempted to scam a 75-year-old Westchester County resident out of $25,000 in cash by posing as a bank representative.  Both Qin Lin, 37, of Staten Island, and Zhonglin Luo, 45, of Brooklyn, were arrested on Monday evening, April 13, in connection with the scam, Larchmont Police announced on Tuesday, April 14. According to police, the incident began around 6:30 p.m. on Monday, when a neighbor contacted authorities after suspecting the victim was being manipulated by someone posing as a Bank of America representative.  The cal…

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Ellenville-Wawarsing, NY
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Suspect In Ellenville Mom's Murder Caught After Fleeing To Florida, Cops Say (UPDATE) Suspect In Ellenville Mom's Murder Caught After Fleeing To Florida, Cops Say (UPDATE) Suspect In Ellenville Mom's Murder Caught After Fleeing To Florida, Cops Say (UPDATE)
Suspect In Ellenville Mom's Murder Caught After Fleeing To Florida, Cops Say (Update) A suspect has been arrested in Florida in the killing of a 29-year-old mother of two found dead in her Ulster County apartment late last month.  Orange County resident Michael David Carman, 28, of Westbrookville, has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Nicole Izabella Perez, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, April 15. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Perez was found dead inside her Clinton Avenue apartment in Ellenville on March 30 during a welfare check conducted by Ellenville Police. State Police later took over the investigation a…

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Mount Vernon, NY
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Man Arraigned In Hammer Killing Of NYC Schools Paraprofessional In Mount Vernon Man Arraigned In Hammer Killing Of NYC Schools Paraprofessional In Mount Vernon Man Arraigned In Hammer Killing Of NYC Schools Paraprofessional In Mount Vernon
Man Arraigned In Hammer Killing Of NYC Schools Paraprofessional In Mount Vernon A 28-year-old man has been arraigned on a murder charge in the brutal Westchester County killing of his girlfriend, a New York City schools employee, prosecutors said. Mount Vernon resident Joveair Brice, 28, was arraigned Tuesday, April 14, in Mount Vernon City Court on one count of second-degree murder in connection with the death of 33-year-old Lisa Grier, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced. According to the DA's Office, Brice is accused of killing Grier by striking her multiple times in the head with a hammer between March 20 and March 21. As previously re…

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Montgomery-Walden, NY
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DA Subpoena Targets Walden's Loan Program As Village Manager Fights Tax Fraud Charges DA Subpoena Targets Walden's Loan Program As Village Manager Fights Tax Fraud Charges DA Subpoena Targets Walden's Loan Program As Village Manager Fights Tax Fraud Charges
DA Subpoena Targets Walden's Loan Program As Village Manager Fights Tax Fraud Charges An Orange County village is facing scrutiny over one of its financial programs as its top official, now on administrative leave, deals with an ongoing federal tax case.  The Village of Walden has been served with a subpoena from the Orange County District Attorney’s Office seeking records tied to its small cities loan program dating back to 2013, Mayor Becky Pearson said on Tuesday, April 14.  The development comes as Village Manager John Revella remains on paid administrative leave following his federal indictment on charges alleging he failed to report more than $1.1 million in …

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Bedford, NY
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SUV Slams Into Back Of Tractor-Trailer, Driver Hurt On Saw Mill Parkway In Bedford (UPDATE) SUV Slams Into Back Of Tractor-Trailer, Driver Hurt On Saw Mill Parkway In Bedford (UPDATE) SUV Slams Into Back Of Tractor-Trailer, Driver Hurt On Saw Mill Parkway In Bedford (UPDATE)
SUV Slams Into Back Of Tractor-Trailer, Driver Hurt On Saw Mill Parkway In Bedford (Update) This story has been updated. A driver had to be cut out of their vehicle and rushed to a hospital after slamming into the back of a tractor-trailer, shutting down a stretch of the Saw Mill River Parkway in Northern Westchester on Tuesday afternoon, April 14. The collision occurred around 1:45 p.m. on the southbound side of the parkway just south of the Route 117 bypass in Bedford, according to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary. An SUV traveling south struck the rear of a tractor-trailer.  Emergency crews, including the Westchester County Police Emerg…

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Rye, NY
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Power Outage Affects 100 Customers In Downtown Rye Area (DEVELOPING) Power Outage Affects 100 Customers In Downtown Rye Area (DEVELOPING) Power Outage Affects 100 Customers In Downtown Rye Area (DEVELOPING)
Power Outage Affects 100 Customers In Downtown Rye Area (Developing) A power outage is impacting a downtown area in Westchester County on Tuesday afternoon, April 14, causing the lights to go out for 100 customers.  In a social media update posted just before 1 p.m., Rye Police said they were aware of the outage and that Con Edison had been notified. Authorities added that there was no immediate estimate for when power would be restored.  According to Con Edison, approximately 100 customers in the area are affected as of early Tuesday afternoon. As of 1:15 p.m., no restoration time had been announced.  Police are urging residents to call 911 …

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Beacon, NY
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NYS Correction Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Beacon (UPDATE) NYS Correction Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Beacon (UPDATE) NYS Correction Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Beacon (UPDATE)
NYS Correction Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Beacon (Update) A New York State correction officer from Ulster County has been identified as the motorcyclist killed in a crash in Dutchess County.  Justin Brown, 33, was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Monday afternoon, April 13, on Matteawan Road near Deer Run, according to Beacon Police Chief Thomas Figlia, who confirmed his identity to Daily Voice on Tuesday, April 14.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, officers responded to the scene just before 2:45 p.m. and found Brown, a resident of Gardiner, dead at the scene. Brown served as a correction officer, and news of his de…

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Yorktown, NY
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Man Jailed After Cops Find Him In Illegal Possession Of Assault Weapon In Yorktown: Police Man Jailed After Cops Find Him In Illegal Possession Of Assault Weapon In Yorktown: Police Man Jailed After Cops Find Him In Illegal Possession Of Assault Weapon In Yorktown: Police
Man Jailed After Cops Find Him In Illegal Possession Of Assault Weapon In Yorktown: Police A Westchester County man is facing felony weapons charges after police said he turned in firearms that allegedly included an illegal assault weapon. Charles Waryha, 50, of Yorktown, surrendered to the Yorktown Police Department on Thursday, April 9, and was charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, a felony, and unlawful possession of an ammo feeding device, Yorktown Police announced on Tuesday, April 14. According to police, the charges stem from an investigation connected to a prior domestic incident.  During that investigation, Waryha turned over firearms to…

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Port Chester, NY
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Port Chester-Raised TV Icon Ed Sullivan Set For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Port Chester-Raised TV Icon Ed Sullivan Set For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Port Chester-Raised TV Icon Ed Sullivan Set For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction
Port Chester-Raised TV Icon Ed Sullivan Set For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Iconic television host Ed Sullivan, a Westchester County, NY native who helped shape American music history, will soon receive one of the industry’s highest honors. Sullivan, the longtime host of The Ed Sullivan Show who was raised in Port Chester, will be posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, Billboard reported. According to Billboard, Sullivan will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award for non-performers during a ceremony set for Nov. 14, 2026, in Los Angeles.   The recognition comes as part of what has been a notable stretch for Sullivan’s legacy. A …

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Yorktown, NY
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CVS Theft: Duo Accused Of Stealing $3K Package From Yorktown Store CVS Theft: Duo Accused Of Stealing $3K Package From Yorktown Store CVS Theft: Duo Accused Of Stealing $3K Package From Yorktown Store
CVS Theft: Duo Accused Of Stealing $3K Package From Yorktown Store Two Brooklyn men are facing felony charges after allegedly stealing a $3,000 package from a CVS in Northern Westchester by posing as the intended recipient, police said.  Alexis Corniel Moronta, 37, and Gabriel Moronta, 35, were arrested on Thursday, April 9, after surrendering to Yorktown Police, the department announced on Tuesday, April 14. Investigators said the case began on Nov. 20, 2025, when police received a report that a package delivered to CVS on Commerce Street had been stolen.  Authorities allege that the two men worked together, with one suspect entering the store …

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