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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Somers, NY
Breaking News
Suspicious Fire Breaks Out Inside Former IBM Building In Somers Suspicious Fire Breaks Out Inside Former IBM Building In Somers Suspicious Fire Breaks Out Inside Former IBM Building In Somers
Suspicious Fire Breaks Out Inside Former IBM Building In Somers A fire inside a massive former IBM facility in Northern Westchester was deemed suspicious by officials.   The incident happened around 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 30, when the Somers Fire Department was dispatched to the vacant building on Route 100 for reports of smoke inside.  Once they arrived, crews found no visible fire or smoke from the outside of the building. However, once firefighters entered, they confirmed smoke conditions inside.  Because of the property's massive size, challenging interior conditions, and limited water supply, officials quickly upgrade…

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by Ben Crnic
Cornwall, NY
Breaking News
Ex-NYPD Officer Indicted In Fatal DWI Crash That Killed Motorcyclist On I-87 In Cornwall Ex-NYPD Officer Indicted In Fatal DWI Crash That Killed Motorcyclist On I-87 In Cornwall Ex-NYPD Officer Indicted In Fatal DWI Crash That Killed Motorcyclist On I-87 In Cornwall
Ex-nypd Officer Indicted In Fatal DWI Crash That Killed Motorcyclist On I-87 In Cornwall A former NYPD officer from Westchester County has now been indicted on manslaughter charges in connection with a fatal drunk driving crash on the New York State Thruway that killed a motorcyclist in Orange County.  Kevin Richmond, 44, of Elmsford, was arraigned on Wednesday, April 1, in Orange County Court on charges of second-degree vehicular manslaughter and two counts of driving while intoxicated, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James.  The indictment stems from a crash that happened just after midnight on July 27, 2023, in the Town of Cornwall.  As previou…

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by Ben Crnic
Fishkill, NY
Breaking News
Drunk Man, 40, Found With 8-Year-Old In Car On Route 9 In Fishkill: NYSP Drunk Man, 40, Found With 8-Year-Old In Car On Route 9 In Fishkill: NYSP Drunk Man, 40, Found With 8-Year-Old In Car On Route 9 In Fishkill: NYSP
Drunk Man, 40, Found With 8-Year-Old In Car On Route 9 In Fishkill: Nysp A Putnam County man is facing a felony drunk driving charge after police said he was caught with a child in his vehicle on Route 9 in Dutchess County.  The incident that led to the arrest began at around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, when troopers stopped a Subaru on Route 9 in Fishkill for a traffic violation, New York State Police said on Thursday, April 2. Police identified the driver as Skirianos M. Skirianos, 40, of Mahopac. According to investigators, he showed signs of intoxication during the stop and failed standardized field sobriety tests. Troopers also said they disco…

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by Ben Crnic
Stony Point, NY
Breaking News
5 Masked Teens, Young Adults Caught Burglarizing Warehouse In Stony Point 5 Masked Teens, Young Adults Caught Burglarizing Warehouse In Stony Point 5 Masked Teens, Young Adults Caught Burglarizing Warehouse In Stony Point
5 Masked Teens, Young Adults Caught Burglarizing Warehouse In Stony Point Five teens and young adults have been charged after police said they were caught burglarizing a Rockland County warehouse and linked to another break-in at the same location days earlier.   The incident unfolded just after midnight on Saturday, March 28, when officers received a call from a business owner who reported seeing multiple people on security cameras inside a warehouse who were wearing hoods and face masks, the Stony Point Police Department announced on Thursday, April 2. Officers arriving at the scene found an unoccupied vehicle near the entrance and saw one suspect out…

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Poughkeepsie, NY
Breaking News
Man Who Burglarized Vassar College Faculty Housing In Poughkeepsie Convicted Man Who Burglarized Vassar College Faculty Housing In Poughkeepsie Convicted Man Who Burglarized Vassar College Faculty Housing In Poughkeepsie Convicted
Man Who Burglarized Vassar College Faculty Housing In Poughkeepsie Convicted A Dutchess County man has been convicted of breaking into housing designated for Vassar College faculty and staff, a crime prosecutors say threatened the safety of a residential community.  Shawn Grey, 50, of Pleasant Valley, was found guilty on Thursday, April 2, of second-degree burglary and fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, according to the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office.  The conviction followed three days of testimony and two days of jury deliberations. Prosecutors said the charges stem from an incident on Sept. 20, 2024, when Grey unlawfully …

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by Ben Crnic
Rye, NY
Breaking News
Stolen Heirloom Ring Melted Down After Housekeeper Steals It From Rye Home: Police Stolen Heirloom Ring Melted Down After Housekeeper Steals It From Rye Home: Police Stolen Heirloom Ring Melted Down After Housekeeper Steals It From Rye Home: Police
Stolen Heirloom Ring Melted Down After Housekeeper Steals It From Rye Home: Police A Connecticut woman is accused of stealing a family heirloom from her employer’s home in Westchester County, NY — a ring that police said was later melted down before it could be recovered.  Fairfield County resident Joise Cabral-Rosa, 30, of Bethel, was arrested on Thursday, April 2, following an investigation into missing jewelry reported earlier this year, the City of Rye Police Department announced.  According to police, the case began on March 12, when a Rye resident reported that a ring, described as a family heirloom passed down through generations, had gone missing.&n…

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
On Your Side
Love Them Or Hate Them — New Crocs Store Opens At Cross County Center In Yonkers Love Them Or Hate Them — New Crocs Store Opens At Cross County Center In Yonkers Love Them Or Hate Them — New Crocs Store Opens At Cross County Center In Yonkers
Love Them Or Hate Them — New Crocs Store Opens At Cross County Center In Yonkers They may divide opinions, but for those who love them, a new Crocs store has opened at one of Westchester’s busiest shopping destinations.  Cross County Center in Yonkers announced that Crocs is now open at the outdoor mall, bringing its signature styles to shoppers in a new 3,100-square-foot retail space.  The store is located at 800 Mall Walk, next to Gap, offering a wide range of the brand’s well-known clogs, sandals, and seasonal footwear for men, women, and children.  Shoppers can also customize their purchases with Jibbitz charms, a feature that has helped fuel th…

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by Ben Crnic
New Rochelle, NY
Obituaries
Scholastic Executive, Devoted New Rochelle Father Who Led Youth Soccer Dies Suddenly At 60 Scholastic Executive, Devoted New Rochelle Father Who Led Youth Soccer Dies Suddenly At 60 Scholastic Executive, Devoted New Rochelle Father Who Led Youth Soccer Dies Suddenly At 60
Scholastic Executive, Devoted New Rochelle Father Who Led Youth Soccer Dies Suddenly At 60 A Westchester County father and former Scholastic executive remembered for his kindness, faith, and devotion to family has died suddenly, leaving behind a grieving community now determined to support his loved ones.   New Rochelle resident Nelson Alfonso Gómez Wharff, 60, died on Monday, March 30, according to his obituary.  Born in Medellín, Colombia, Gómez built a life centered on family, service, and community after settling in the Hudson Valley. He was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Mamaroneck, where he was known for his strong faith and commitment to …

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by Ben Crnic
Lewisboro, NY
Breaking News
Driver Falls Asleep For Six Miles On I-684 Before Goldens Bridge Deputy Fire Chief Intervenes Driver Falls Asleep For Six Miles On I-684 Before Goldens Bridge Deputy Fire Chief Intervenes Driver Falls Asleep For Six Miles On I-684 Before Goldens Bridge Deputy Fire Chief Intervenes
Driver Falls Asleep For Six Miles On I-684 Before Goldens Bridge Deputy Fire Chief Intervenes A quick-thinking fire official may have prevented a serious crash on Interstate 684 in Westchester County after encountering a driver who appeared to be asleep behind the wheel for a several-mile stretch. Golden’s Bridge Deputy Fire Chief Robert Melillo, a 38-year veteran of the department, was driving northbound on Interstate 684 earlier this week when another driver flagged him down, warning that something was wrong with a driver ahead.  Melillo soon spotted the vehicle — a Honda HR-V — traveling slowly and erratically, inconsistent with the flow of traffic. He immediately contacted …

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by Ben Crnic
Haverstraw, NY
Breaking News
Teen Caught With Loaded, Stolen Gun During Traffic Stop In Haverstraw, Police Say Teen Caught With Loaded, Stolen Gun During Traffic Stop In Haverstraw, Police Say Teen Caught With Loaded, Stolen Gun During Traffic Stop In Haverstraw, Police Say
Teen Caught With Loaded, Stolen Gun During Traffic Stop In Haverstraw, Police Say An 18-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he was found with a loaded, stolen firearm during a traffic stop in Rockland County.  The incident happened just before 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, when police stopped a vehicle near Route 9W and Westside Avenue in Haverstraw, the Haverstraw Police Department said on Wednesday, April 1. During the investigation, officers determined that one person in the car, identified as Treyvon Montgomery, 18, of Spring Valley, had a loaded handgun. Police also said they discovered that the firearm had been reported stolen in…

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