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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Armonk, NY
Breaking News
Suspect ID'd, Charged After Ramming FBI Car During I-684 Chase In Armonk: Cops (UPDATE) Suspect ID'd, Charged After Ramming FBI Car During I-684 Chase In Armonk: Cops (UPDATE) Suspect ID'd, Charged After Ramming FBI Car During I-684 Chase In Armonk: Cops (UPDATE)
Suspect ID'd, Charged After Ramming FBI Car During I-684 Chase In Armonk: Cops (Update) A Bronx man is now facing multiple charges after allegedly ramming an FBI vehicle during a multi-agency police pursuit in Northern Westchester, authorities said.  The suspect in the pursuit, which unfolded in Bedford and Armonk on Wednesday, March 25, was identified as Jeremy Lal, 27, of the Bronx, New York State Police said on Thursday, March 26. As Daily Voice previously reported, the incident began at around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, when New York State Police attempted to stop a 2020 Acura traveling southbound on Interstate 684 in Bedford. Troopers said the vehicle had switche…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
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13-Year-Old Accused Of Choking Student On School Bus In Yorktown 13-Year-Old Accused Of Choking Student On School Bus In Yorktown 13-Year-Old Accused Of Choking Student On School Bus In Yorktown
13-Year-Old Accused Of Choking Student On School Bus In Yorktown A 13-year-old student has been charged after allegedly choking another child on a school bus in Westchester County, police said. The incident came to light after Yorktown Police received a complaint on Saturday, March 14, about an incident on Friday, March 13, prompting an investigation by detectives, the department announced on Thursday, March 26.  According to authorities, the juvenile, whose name is being withheld due to age, was identified as the suspect following the investigation.  Police allege that while on a school bus, the 13-year-old placed a hand on the neck of a 12-y…

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by Ben Crnic
Mount Vernon, NY
Obituaries
Mount Vernon Homicide Victim Was School Paraprofessional, Church Member: Services Set (UPDATE) Mount Vernon Homicide Victim Was School Paraprofessional, Church Member: Services Set (UPDATE) Mount Vernon Homicide Victim Was School Paraprofessional, Church Member: Services Set (UPDATE)
Mount Vernon Homicide Victim Was School Paraprofessional, Church Member: Services Set (Update) A woman found dead inside a Westchester County apartment is being remembered as a beloved church member and educator as new details emerge in the homicide case.  Lisa Grier, 33, was discovered unresponsive inside her home on East 4th Street on Saturday, March 21, as Daily Voice previously reported. Authorities have since ruled her death a homicide, and a suspect is in custody.  Grier worked as a paraprofessional with New York City Public Schools, according to her Facebook page, and was also an active member of her church community. In a message shared Tuesday, March 24, The Grace Place NYC…

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by Ben Crnic
New Rochelle, NY
Breaking News
CEO Accused Of Raping Woman At Hotel In New Rochelle: 'No Means No' CEO Accused Of Raping Woman At Hotel In New Rochelle: 'No Means No' CEO Accused Of Raping Woman At Hotel In New Rochelle: 'No Means No'
CEO Accused Of Raping Woman At Hotel In New Rochelle: 'No Means No' A 33-year-old man has been indicted on multiple felony charges after allegedly raping a woman at a Westchester County hotel, prosecutors said. New Rochelle resident Nua Mitaj, 33, was arraigned Tuesday, March 24, before a Westchester County judge on charges including first-degree rape, third-degree rape, and first-degree sexual abuse, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, March 26. Prosecutors allege the incident happened in the early morning hours of Dec. 29, 2024, at a hotel in New Rochelle. The specific hotel was not named by the DA's Office. …

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
Your Community
‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Needs Extras — And They’re Casting Victims For Chilling NY Shoot ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Needs Extras — And They’re Casting Victims For Chilling NY Shoot ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Needs Extras — And They’re Casting Victims For Chilling NY Shoot
‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Needs Extras — And They’re Casting Victims For Chilling NY Shoot The series "Dexter: Resurrection" is casting extras in New York City, offering a paid opportunity for actors willing to take on some intense roles.  According to a casting notice, the Showtime production is seeking SAG/AFTRA members to appear as background actors in scenes being filmed in Manhattan.  The roles call for participants to portray victims in photo stills featured in the series. Casting directors note that applicants must be comfortable depicting characters who have been murdered, including scenarios involving staged injuries.  Filming is tentatively scheduled for…

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by Ben Crnic
Newburgh, NY
Breaking News
13.5 Acres To Be Protected To Protect Drinking Water In Newburgh: Here's Where 13.5 Acres To Be Protected To Protect Drinking Water In Newburgh: Here's Where 13.5 Acres To Be Protected To Protect Drinking Water In Newburgh: Here's Where
13.5 Acres To Be Protected To Protect Drinking Water In Newburgh: Here's Where A stretch of forestland in Orange County will now be permanently protected as part of an effort to safeguard drinking water for thousands of Hudson Valley residents, state officials announced.  The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, along with the Orange County Water Authority, has secured a conservation easement covering 13.5 acres in the Brown’s Pond watershed, which feeds the Silver Stream Reservoir — one of the primary drinking water sources for the City of Newburgh.  The reservoir serves around 29,000 people.   Officials said in an announcemen…

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by Ben Crnic
Nyack-Valley Cottage, NY
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Log Spill From Trailer Rollover Shuts Down Road Near Palisades Center Log Spill From Trailer Rollover Shuts Down Road Near Palisades Center Log Spill From Trailer Rollover Shuts Down Road Near Palisades Center
Log Spill From Trailer Rollover Shuts Down Road Near Palisades Center A busy roadway near the Palisades Center mall in Rockland County was temporarily shut down after a commercial trailer rollover sent logs spilling across the pavement, police said.  The incident happened Thursday morning, March 26, on North Palisades Center Drive between the New York State Thruway ramp and Route 303 in West Nyack, according to Clarkstown Police.  Authorities said the crash caused a large number of logs to scatter across the roadway, forcing officials to close the area to traffic while crews worked to clear the debris. Photos from the scene show cut logs strewn acr…

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by Ben Crnic
Middletown-Wallkill, NY
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4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Building, Prompts Massive Response In Middletown 4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Building, Prompts Massive Response In Middletown 4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Building, Prompts Massive Response In Middletown
4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Building, Prompts Massive Response In Middletown A massive four-alarm fire broke out at a building in Orange County on Wednesday afternoon, March 25, drawing a large multi-agency response from across the area.  The blaze was reported around 4:20 p.m. at 17–39 Midland Avenue Extension in Middletown, where firefighters arrived within minutes to find heavy black smoke and intense fire conditions, according to the City of Middletown Fire Department.  Because of the intensity of the fire, a second alarm was quickly sounded. As crews battled difficult interior conditions, the size of the building, and limited access points, a third an…

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by Ben Crnic
Bedford, NY
Breaking News
Multi-Vehicle Crash With Injuries Closes Lanes On I-684 In Katonah (DEVELOPING) Multi-Vehicle Crash With Injuries Closes Lanes On I-684 In Katonah (DEVELOPING) Multi-Vehicle Crash With Injuries Closes Lanes On I-684 In Katonah (DEVELOPING)
Multi-Vehicle Crash With Injuries Closes Lanes On I-684 In Katonah (Developing) A multi-vehicle crash with injuries caused major delays on Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester on Wednesday afternoon, March 25, authorities said.  The crash happened just after 3:30 p.m. on the northbound lanes near Exit 6 for Route 35 in the Katonah/Cross River area of Bedford, according to 511NY traffic reports.  New York State Police Trooper Krystal Paolicelli said multiple vehicles were involved in the crash, which resulted in personal injuries.  One lane remained open to traffic while emergency crews worked at the scene. All lanes are now open. More information abo…

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by Ben Crnic
Suffern, NY
Breaking News
Father Of 2 Struck By Van In Airmont — Now His Colleagues Are Organizing Help Father Of 2 Struck By Van In Airmont — Now His Colleagues Are Organizing Help Father Of 2 Struck By Van In Airmont — Now His Colleagues Are Organizing Help
Father Of 2 Struck By Van In Airmont — Now His Colleagues Are Organizing Help Community members in Rockland County are coming together to support a local father and well-known dispensary employee who remains in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle while walking home from work.  Bryan Rincon, an employee of Rockland Cannabis Dispensary in Airmont, was hit by a van on Route 59, a route he frequently walked because he lives nearby, according to those close to him.  He is currently being treated in a Trauma ICU, where colleagues say he is fighting to recover from his injuries.  Rincon is described as a devoted father to two young daughters a…

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