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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Goshen, NY
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Log Truck Rollover Involves 9 Vehicles, Leaves 6 Hospitalized On Route 17A In Goshen Log Truck Rollover Involves 9 Vehicles, Leaves 6 Hospitalized On Route 17A In Goshen Log Truck Rollover Involves 9 Vehicles, Leaves 6 Hospitalized On Route 17A In Goshen
Log Truck Rollover Involves 9 Vehicles, Leaves 6 Hospitalized On Route 17A In Goshen A rollover crash involving a tractor-trailer loaded with logs and several other vehicles left multiple people trapped and sent six people to hospitals in Orange County.  The multi-vehicle crash happened around 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, on Route 17A in Goshen near Jones Plumbing, according to the Town of Goshen Police Department.   When officers arrived, they found a serious scene involving nine vehicles, including a tractor-trailer carrying logs that had rolled over.   Police said the driver of the log truck was pinned upside down inside the cab for an exte…

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Eastchester, NY
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Coyote Positive For Rabies After Attacking 3 People, 6 Dogs In Eastchester/Bronxville (UPDATE) Coyote Positive For Rabies After Attacking 3 People, 6 Dogs In Eastchester/Bronxville (UPDATE) Coyote Positive For Rabies After Attacking 3 People, 6 Dogs In Eastchester/Bronxville (UPDATE)
Coyote Positive For Rabies After Attacking 3 People, 6 Dogs In Eastchester/Bronxville (Update) A coyote that attacked several people and pets in Westchester County earlier this week has officially tested positive for rabies, county health officials confirmed.  The Westchester County Department of Health issued a rabies alert on Wednesday, March 11, after the animal involved in the Monday, March 9, attacks in the Eastchester and Bronxville area tested positive for the virus. According to health officials, the coyote attacked six dogs and three people near Siwanoy Country Club and Twin Lakes Park in Eastchester and Bronxville.  Authorities previously said the animal believed…

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Putnam Valley, NY
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Fentanyl, Sawed-Off Shotgun, Metal Knuckles Found In Putnam Valley Traffic Stop: Sheriff Fentanyl, Sawed-Off Shotgun, Metal Knuckles Found In Putnam Valley Traffic Stop: Sheriff Fentanyl, Sawed-Off Shotgun, Metal Knuckles Found In Putnam Valley Traffic Stop: Sheriff
Fentanyl, Sawed-Off Shotgun, Metal Knuckles Found In Putnam Valley Traffic Stop: Sheriff A routine traffic stop in Putnam County led to the discovery of fentanyl, a sawed-off shotgun, imitation air pistols, and more, authorities said.  Sullivan County resident Jon D. Vena, age 42, of Bethel, was arrested on multiple drug and weapons charges after deputies stopped his vehicle in Putnam Valley on Saturday, March 7, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said on Wednesday, March 11. According to the Sheriff's Office, deputies first observed Vena driving on Bryant Pond Road without wearing a seatbelt at around 6:15 p.m. on the day of his arrest. Deputies then pulled him over …

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New City, NY
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Support Grows For Rockland Paramedic Battling Health Setbacks After Heart Attack, Injury Support Grows For Rockland Paramedic Battling Health Setbacks After Heart Attack, Injury Support Grows For Rockland Paramedic Battling Health Setbacks After Heart Attack, Injury
Support Grows For Rockland Paramedic Battling Health Setbacks After Heart Attack, Injury Support is growing for a longtime Rockland County paramedic who has spent decades helping others but is now facing a difficult recovery after a series of serious health challenges.  Doug Berkowitz, a paramedic with Rockland Paramedic Services who has served the community for more than 30 years, is currently unable to work after surviving a massive heart attack and later suffering a severe injury on the job.  Following Berkowitz's health struggles, his wife Lisa created a GoFundMe page to help the family cover mortgage payments, medical bills, and basic living expenses as…

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Cortlandt, NY
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Man Threatens Firehouses, EMS Crews In Croton-On-Hudson, Police Say Man Threatens Firehouses, EMS Crews In Croton-On-Hudson, Police Say Man Threatens Firehouses, EMS Crews In Croton-On-Hudson, Police Say
Man Threatens Firehouses, EMS Crews In Croton-On-Hudson, Police Say A 48-year-old man is facing a felony charge after police say he made threats against fire department buildings, emergency vehicles, and first responders in Westchester County. Jonathan Brooks of Peekskill was arrested in connection with the threats on Wednesday, Feb. 25, the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department announced on Wednesday, March 11.  The investigation began days earlier on Feb. 20, when police received a report that someone had sent messages through social media threatening to harm multiple Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department buildings and vehicles, authorities said.  Thre…

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New Rochelle, NY
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Burglar Found Hiding In Closet After Police Surround Home In New Rochelle, Cops Say Burglar Found Hiding In Closet After Police Surround Home In New Rochelle, Cops Say Burglar Found Hiding In Closet After Police Surround Home In New Rochelle, Cops Say
Burglar Found Hiding In Closet After Police Surround Home In New Rochelle, Cops Say A 65-year-old man was arrested after police said he broke into a Westchester County home and was later found hiding in a bedroom closet.  Officers responded just before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, to a report of a burglary in progress at a residence on Stephenson Boulevard in New Rochelle, the New Rochelle Police Department said on Wednesday, March 11.  A 911 caller told dispatchers they heard the sound of glass breaking and then saw an unknown man enter the home through a side window. The caller stayed on the phone and gave officers a description of the suspect and real-time upd…

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White Plains, NY
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WATCH: Vehicle Slams Into Scaffolding Outside Buffalo Wild Wings In White Plains WATCH: Vehicle Slams Into Scaffolding Outside Buffalo Wild Wings In White Plains WATCH: Vehicle Slams Into Scaffolding Outside Buffalo Wild Wings In White Plains
Watch: Vehicle Slams Into Scaffolding Outside Buffalo Wild Wings In White Plains A vehicle was briefly airborne before crashing into scaffolding in a busy downtown intersection in Westchester County, narrowly missing pedestrians in an area known for heavy foot traffic, police said.  The dramatic crash happened in downtown White Plains on Tuesday, March 10, near the corner of Main Street and Mamaroneck Avenue, outside Buffalo Wild Wings, according to White Plains Public Safety.  Officials said the vehicle struck scaffolding set up along the building. Despite the crowded area, no pedestrians were hit, and the driver did not suffer serious injuries. Authorities …

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Somers, NY
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Somers Man Admits Sharing Child Sexual Abuse Videos Over Online Messaging App Somers Man Admits Sharing Child Sexual Abuse Videos Over Online Messaging App Somers Man Admits Sharing Child Sexual Abuse Videos Over Online Messaging App
Somers Man Admits Sharing Child Sexual Abuse Videos Over Online Messaging App A Westchester County man has admitted to sharing graphic child sexual abuse material online as part of a years-long investigation into illegal activity on a social media platform, prosecutors said. Andrew Giannetta, age 34, of Somers, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, March 10, to two counts of promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child, a felony, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday, March 11. Prosecutors said Giannetta shared two video files depicting young children engaged in sexual conduct using the messaging platform Kik. According to the DA’s Offi…

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Yorktown, NY
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Students From Yorktown, Ardsley Win $25K Each In Prestigious National Science Competition Students From Yorktown, Ardsley Win $25K Each In Prestigious National Science Competition Students From Yorktown, Ardsley Win $25K Each In Prestigious National Science Competition
Students From Yorktown, Ardsley Win $25K Each In Prestigious National Science Competition Two Westchester County high school seniors have each earned $25,000 awards after being named finalists in one of the nation’s most prestigious science competitions.  Jashvi Desai of Yorktown Heights and Khushi Karthikeyan of Ardsley were among the 40 finalists nationwide in the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search, a nationally recognized competition that honors outstanding high school seniors for original scientific research.  The finalists were selected from more than 2,600 entrants representing 826 high schools across the United States and internationally. Both Westchester stu…

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Newburgh, NY
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Firefighter Hospitalized After Early-Morning Blaze At Newburgh Home Firefighter Hospitalized After Early-Morning Blaze At Newburgh Home Firefighter Hospitalized After Early-Morning Blaze At Newburgh Home
Firefighter Hospitalized After Early-Morning Blaze At Newburgh Home A firefighter was taken to a hospital after crews battled an early-morning structure fire in Orange County.  The blaze broke out just before 4:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, at a residence at 357 Ann St. in Newburgh, according to the City of Newburgh Fire Department.  When firefighters arrived, they found a fire burning along the side of the building that had already spread into the home's interior.    Crews deployed handlines to attack the flames and were able to contain it before fully extinguishing it, officials said.  During the response, one firefighter was …

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