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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Lewisboro, NY
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Goldens Bridge Deputy Fire Chief Puts Out Tow Truck Blaze, Stops Brush Fire Near Train Tracks Goldens Bridge Deputy Fire Chief Puts Out Tow Truck Blaze, Stops Brush Fire Near Train Tracks Goldens Bridge Deputy Fire Chief Puts Out Tow Truck Blaze, Stops Brush Fire Near Train Tracks
Goldens Bridge Deputy Fire Chief Puts Out Tow Truck Blaze, Stops Brush Fire Near Train Tracks A Westchester County fire official is being credited with stopping a potentially dangerous highway fire — marking the second time in recent weeks he’s stepped in during an emergency on Interstate 684.  The incident began at around 8:20 a.m. on Friday, April 10, when Goldens Bridge Deputy Fire Chief Robert Melillo was driving southbound on I-684 when he got a call from a fellow firefighter who had just been involved in a minor crash near Exit 6 in Katonah.  Melillo headed to the scene, where two vehicles were pulled over on the narrow shoulder. While checking on thos…

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
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Boy, 14, Made, Detonated Homemade Explosives, Destroyed Yonkers Porta Potty: Cops (UPDATE) Boy, 14, Made, Detonated Homemade Explosives, Destroyed Yonkers Porta Potty: Cops (UPDATE) Boy, 14, Made, Detonated Homemade Explosives, Destroyed Yonkers Porta Potty: Cops (UPDATE)
Boy, 14, Made, Detonated Homemade Explosives, Destroyed Yonkers Porta Potty: Cops (Update) A teenager has been arrested after investigators say he built and detonated a homemade explosive device that damaged a portable toilet at a Westchester County park.  The suspect, a 14-year-old Yonkers boy, was arrested on Thursday, April 9, in connection with an incident at the city's Bregano Park on Monday, April 6, Yonkers Police announced on Friday, April 10. As previously reported by Daily Voice, police were called around 8:15 p.m. on Monday, April 6, to the area of Bregano Park for reports of fireworks. Officers searched the area but didn’t find anyone or any active devices at the…

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by Ben Crnic
Spring Valley, NY
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Duo Caught With Over 75 Grams Of Cocaine, Heroin On Thruway In Clarkstown, Police Say Duo Caught With Over 75 Grams Of Cocaine, Heroin On Thruway In Clarkstown, Police Say Duo Caught With Over 75 Grams Of Cocaine, Heroin On Thruway In Clarkstown, Police Say
Duo Caught With Over 75 Grams Of Cocaine, Heroin On Thruway In Clarkstown, Police Say A traffic stop on the New York State Thruway in Rockland County turned into a drug bust that led to the arrest of two men who now face felony charges, police said.  Troopers pulled over a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu just after 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, on I-87 North in Clarkstown after spotting a traffic violation, New York State Police announced on Friday, April 10. While speaking with the driver, Damien J. Devone, 43, of Brooklyn, troopers learned his license had been revoked. That discovery led to a closer look inside the vehicle — and the situation quickly changed, police said. The …

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by Ben Crnic
Kingston, NY
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115 MPH Chase Ends With Kilo Of Cocaine Seized, Driver Caught In Ulster: NYSP 115 MPH Chase Ends With Kilo Of Cocaine Seized, Driver Caught In Ulster: NYSP 115 MPH Chase Ends With Kilo Of Cocaine Seized, Driver Caught In Ulster: NYSP
115 MPH Chase Ends With Kilo Of Cocaine Seized, Driver Caught In Ulster: Nysp A high-speed chase on the New York State Thruway in Ulster County ended with a major drug bust and an arrest after authorities found a backpack packed with cocaine tossed by the suspect while he fled on foot, police said.  The incident began just before 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, when troopers saw a 2026 Nissan Altima traveling northbound on Interstate 87 in Plattekill, New York State Police said on Friday, April 10. Troopers tried to pull the vehicle over for multiple traffic violations, but the driver refused to stop, sparking a pursuit. Authorities said the chase stretched r…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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White Plains Stairwell Rape: Attack Happened Over Hours At City Center, DA Says (UPDATE) White Plains Stairwell Rape: Attack Happened Over Hours At City Center, DA Says (UPDATE) White Plains Stairwell Rape: Attack Happened Over Hours At City Center, DA Says (UPDATE)
White Plains Stairwell Rape: Attack Happened Over Hours At City Center, DA Says (Update) New details have emerged in a disturbing sexual assault case at a Westchester County shopping complex, where prosecutors say a woman was attacked for hours while unconscious.   Xavier Fonseca Overton, 22, of Astoria, Queens, was arraigned Thursday, April 9, on a felony complaint charging him with five counts of first-degree rape and one count of first-degree sexual abuse, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office said on Friday, April 10. As previously reported by Daily Voice, the incident happened late Tuesday, April 7, inside a stairwell at the City Center in White Plain…

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by Ben Crnic
Spring Valley, NY
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Boy, 12, Dies After Tragic Crash During Spring Valley Family's Vacation (UPDATE) Boy, 12, Dies After Tragic Crash During Spring Valley Family's Vacation (UPDATE) Boy, 12, Dies After Tragic Crash During Spring Valley Family's Vacation (UPDATE)
Boy, 12, Dies After Tragic Crash During Spring Valley Family's Vacation (Update) A Rockland County family is mourning the loss of one of its young sons, who died following a devastating crash that happened while they were on their way to vacation in Florida.  Mark Hlovatsky, 12, of Spring Valley, died on Monday, March 30, following the March 28 crash in North Carolina that also left his younger brother seriously hurt, according to his obituary.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, the Hlovatsky family — parents Yuriy and Yuliya and their three sons — were driving to Florida for a vacation when their vehicle was struck from behind by a pickup truck.  …

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by Ben Crnic
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Crack Cocaine Dealer Caught At Apartment Complex In Poughkeepsie: DA Crack Cocaine Dealer Caught At Apartment Complex In Poughkeepsie: DA Crack Cocaine Dealer Caught At Apartment Complex In Poughkeepsie: DA
Crack Cocaine Dealer Caught At Apartment Complex In Poughkeepsie: DA A 30-year-old man has been arrested following a drug trafficking investigation in Dutchess County that involved multiple undercover purchases, authorities said.  Justin M. James, of Poughkeepsie, was taken into custody on the morning of Thursday, April 9, at the Harriet Tubman Terrace Apartment Complex in the City of Poughkeepsie, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force announced on Friday, April 10. Investigators said the case began after agents identified James as a suspected dealer selling narcotics in the Poughkeepsie and Pleasant Valley areas. Over the cours…

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by Ben Crnic
Minisink Valley, NY
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$50K Surprise: Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At This Slate Hill Gas Station $50K Surprise: Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At This Slate Hill Gas Station $50K Surprise: Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At This Slate Hill Gas Station
$50K Surprise: Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At This Slate Hill Gas Station A quick stop for snacks turned into a big win — someone who bought a ticket at an Orange County gas station and deli is now $50,000 richer.  The New York Lottery announced that a third-prize-winning ticket for the Wednesday, April 8, drawing was sold at the Valero gas station and deli located at 3032 Route 6 in Slate Hill.  The ticket matched four of the five white balls plus the Powerball, earning a prize of $50,000.  The winning numbers were 03 16 17 42 52 and a Powerball number of 03. Powerball numbers are drawn from a pool of one to 69, with the red Powerball selected s…

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Peekskill, NY
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Peekskill Superintendent Announces Retirement After Over 30 Years Serving Kids Peekskill Superintendent Announces Retirement After Over 30 Years Serving Kids Peekskill Superintendent Announces Retirement After Over 30 Years Serving Kids
Peekskill Superintendent Announces Retirement After Over 30 Years Serving Kids A Westchester County superintendent has announced he will retire at the end of the year, bringing to a close more than three decades in education.  Peekskill City School District Superintendent David Mauricio shared the news in a message to families on Friday, April 10, saying he plans to step down on Dec. 31, 2026. He has led the Peekskill district for the past eight years and said the decision comes with “mixed and heartfelt emotions.” "Leading as the superintendent for the past 8 years in Peekskill has been an incredible honor, and after 32 years serving children in …

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by Ben Crnic
Port Jervis, NY
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Smoke At Port Jervis High School Prompts Firefighter Response — Here's What They Found Smoke At Port Jervis High School Prompts Firefighter Response — Here's What They Found Smoke At Port Jervis High School Prompts Firefighter Response — Here's What They Found
Smoke At Port Jervis High School Prompts Firefighter Response — Here's What They Found Fire crews responded to a smoke condition inside a classroom at an Orange County high school on Thursday, April 9. According to the Port Jervis Fire Department, crews from Port Jervis and Huguenot were dispatched to Port Jervis High School on Thursday night. There, firefighters investigated reports of smoke inside a classroom. Crews later determined the source to be a burnt motor in a rooftop HVAC unit, the department said. Photos shared by the department show multiple fire units on scene, with crews working both inside the building and on the roof to address the issue. No other…

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