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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Carmel, NY
On Your Side
Restaurant Closes Suddenly In Carmel After Years In Business Restaurant Closes Suddenly In Carmel After Years In Business Restaurant Closes Suddenly In Carmel After Years In Business
Restaurant Closes Suddenly In Carmel After Years In Business A longtime Putnam County restaurant has closed its doors, marking the end of a familiar spot for local diners.  Greek Village Restaurant, located at 1856 Route 6 in Carmel, announced that it permanently closed on Saturday, March 28, in a message shared with customers on social media. "It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closing of our business," the owners wrote, adding, "We are incredibly grateful for your support, loyalty, and trust over the years."  Operated by owners John and Tanya, the restaurant had become a go-to destination in the area for casual dining and a wi…

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by Ben Crnic
Suffern, NY
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Walgreens Location To Close In Suffern — Here's When Walgreens Location To Close In Suffern — Here's When Walgreens Location To Close In Suffern — Here's When
Walgreens Location To Close In Suffern — Here's When A Walgreens location in Rockland County is set to shut its doors in the coming weeks. The pharmacy and retail store at 209 Route 59 in Suffern will permanently close on Tuesday, May 5, according to a notice posted on the company’s website. Walgreens did not provide a reason for the closure. Customers who currently fill prescriptions at the Suffern location are being directed to transfer their medications to another Walgreens store. The company has provided options online for continuing pharmacy services at nearby locations. The store, which currently operates with retail hours until 10 p.…

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by Ben Crnic
Haverstraw, NY
Breaking News
Man, 20, Caught With Loaded Gun In Route 9W Traffic Stop In West Haverstraw, Police Say Man, 20, Caught With Loaded Gun In Route 9W Traffic Stop In West Haverstraw, Police Say Man, 20, Caught With Loaded Gun In Route 9W Traffic Stop In West Haverstraw, Police Say
Man, 20, Caught With Loaded Gun In Route 9W Traffic Stop In West Haverstraw, Police Say A traffic stop in Rockland County led to the arrest of a 20-year-old man accused of illegally possessing a loaded firearm.  The incident happened just before 9:40 p.m. on Friday, March 27, on Route 9W in West Haverstraw, the Haverstraw Police Department said on Saturday, March 28.  During the stop, officers conducted an investigation and found that one person in the vehicle had a loaded gun. The suspect was identified as Kamani A. Atterbury, of Spring Valley, who was taken into custody and transported to Haverstraw Police headquarters for processing.  Atterbury was char…

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by Ben Crnic
Monsey, NY
Breaking News
Juvenile Charged In Home Invasion Attempt That Sent Victim Fleeing In Ramapo (UPDATE) Juvenile Charged In Home Invasion Attempt That Sent Victim Fleeing In Ramapo (UPDATE) Juvenile Charged In Home Invasion Attempt That Sent Victim Fleeing In Ramapo (UPDATE)
Juvenile Charged In Home Invasion Attempt That Sent Victim Fleeing In Ramapo (Update) A young suspect has been arrested in connection with an attempted home invasion in Rockland County that forced a resident to flee to a neighbor’s house.  The incident happened on Sunday, March 29, on West Carlton Road in Ramapo, as previously reported by Daily Voice. In an update issued just after midnight on Monday, March 30, Ramapo Police announced that a suspect has since been taken into custody following an investigation by the department’s detective unit. Police said the resident was inside the home when they were confronted by an intruder with their face covered. A physical stru…

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Mamaroneck, NY
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Manhole Explosion Injures 2 Officers, Sparks Emergency Response In Larchmont Manhole Explosion Injures 2 Officers, Sparks Emergency Response In Larchmont Manhole Explosion Injures 2 Officers, Sparks Emergency Response In Larchmont
Manhole Explosion Injures 2 Officers, Sparks Emergency Response In Larchmont An underground fire and explosion involving multiple manholes injured two police officers and prompted a large emergency response in Westchester County.  The incident began just after 8 p.m. on Friday, March 27, when the Larchmont Fire Department was dispatched to reports of smoke coming from a manhole near Chatsworth Avenue and North Avenue, the department said. Fire crews arrived within minutes and confirmed smoke was coming from a single manhole. Shortly afterward, two more manholes in the immediate area caught fire, officials said.  As crews secured the scene, firefighters al…

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by Ben Crnic
New City, NY
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'Starting Over': Colleagues Rally Around Rockland Sheriff Security Officer After Apartment Fire 'Starting Over': Colleagues Rally Around Rockland Sheriff Security Officer After Apartment Fire 'Starting Over': Colleagues Rally Around Rockland Sheriff Security Officer After Apartment Fire
'Starting Over': Colleagues Rally Around Rockland Sheriff Security Officer After Apartment Fire A Rockland County Sheriff’s Office security officer who lost everything in a devastating apartment fire is now receiving an outpouring of support from colleagues and the community.  A GoFundMe campaign has been launched for Willy Crispin after a fire in the unit below his apartment left the entire building unlivable, forcing him to evacuate and leaving most of his belongings destroyed.  According to the fundraiser, started the blaze caused extensive fire, smoke, and water damage, making it impossible for residents to return home.  Crispin, who works in the Sheriff’s Office S…

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by Ben Crnic
Liberty, NY
Breaking News
Duo Convicted In Brutal Beating That Left Victim With Brain Injuries At Liberty Motel Duo Convicted In Brutal Beating That Left Victim With Brain Injuries At Liberty Motel Duo Convicted In Brutal Beating That Left Victim With Brain Injuries At Liberty Motel
Duo Convicted In Brutal Beating That Left Victim With Brain Injuries At Liberty Motel Two men have been convicted in connection with a violent group assault at a Sullivan County motel that left a victim with serious injuries, including brain bleeding.  A jury found Richard Olsen Jr., 41, and Jonathan Nipitella, 44, guilty of attempted gang assault in the first degree following a six-day trial, Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty announced Friday, March 27. The charges stem from a March 28, 2025, attack at the Knights Inn on Route 52 in Liberty, where prosecutors said the two men, along with co-defendants Michael Maus and Dante Vandunk Jr., brutally beat Dy…

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by Ben Crnic
Mahopac, NY
Breaking News
3 Dogs Found In Darkness, Filth Inside Foreclosed Home In Mahopac, Owner Charged: SPCA 3 Dogs Found In Darkness, Filth Inside Foreclosed Home In Mahopac, Owner Charged: SPCA 3 Dogs Found In Darkness, Filth Inside Foreclosed Home In Mahopac, Owner Charged: SPCA
3 Dogs Found In Darkness, Filth Inside Foreclosed Home In Mahopac, Owner Charged: SPCA Three neglected dogs were rescued from what authorities described as deplorable conditions inside a foreclosed home in Putnam County, leading to criminal charges against their owner.  The discovery was made on Sunday, March 22, after the Putnam County SPCA received a complaint about animals possibly left behind inside a Mahopac residence, the organization announced on Friday, March 27. When SPCA detectives entered the home, they found three male dachshunds confined to a dark basement surrounded by garbage, feces, and debris, with no food or water available, according to the agency.&nbs…

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by Ben Crnic
Wappingers Falls, NY
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50-Year Saga Ends: Massive 326-Acre Property Preserved To Stop Development In Wappinger 50-Year Saga Ends: Massive 326-Acre Property Preserved To Stop Development In Wappinger 50-Year Saga Ends: Massive 326-Acre Property Preserved To Stop Development In Wappinger
50-Year Saga Ends: Massive 326-Acre Property Preserved To Stop Development In Wappinger A decades-long debate over the future of a massive tract of land in Dutchess County has come to an end after officials voted to preserve it permanently.  The Wappinger Town Board unanimously approved the acquisition of the 326-acre Cranberry Hills property behind Roy C. Ketcham High School, a move officials said on Thursday, March 26, will prevent large-scale residential development and protect the character of the community.   The site has been the focus of development proposals dating back nearly 50 years, including plans for hundreds — and at times more than 1,000 — housin…

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
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14 FDNY Firefighters Injured After Blaze Rips Through Bronx Firehouse 14 FDNY Firefighters Injured After Blaze Rips Through Bronx Firehouse 14 FDNY Firefighters Injured After Blaze Rips Through Bronx Firehouse
14 Fdny Firefighters Injured After Blaze Rips Through Bronx Firehouse A fire broke out inside a Bronx firehouse early Friday morning, March 27, injuring multiple firefighters and prompting a massive emergency response.  The blaze erupted at Engine 79 at 2928 Briggs Ave. and quickly escalated to a three-alarm fire, drawing more than 160 FDNY firefighters and EMS personnel to the scene, according to the FDNY.  Officials said the fire started on the first floor and spread to the apparatus area and up a stairwell, trapping firefighters on the second floor and making it difficult for them to escape. Firefighters who were unable to use the stairway foll…

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