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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Pawling, NY
Breaking News
Massive Barn Fire Ends In Complete Loss In Pawling Massive Barn Fire Ends In Complete Loss In Pawling Massive Barn Fire Ends In Complete Loss In Pawling
Massive Barn Fire Ends In Complete Loss In Pawling A large barn fire in Dutchess County drew a major response from multiple fire departments and burned for hours before being brought under control.  The blaze broke out around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, when the Pawling Fire Department was dispatched to a well-involved barn fire, according to Pawling Fire Chief Everett White. Before crews arrived at the scene, a second alarm was requested, bringing more firefighters and equipment to help with the growing blaze.   Firefighters battled the flames for several hours. The structure’s design, which included a shared attic, plas…

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by Ben Crnic
Bedford, NY
Breaking News
Death Of Mom Who Killed Son Ruled Suicide, Spurs Calls To Probe Deaths At Bedford Hills Prison Death Of Mom Who Killed Son Ruled Suicide, Spurs Calls To Probe Deaths At Bedford Hills Prison Death Of Mom Who Killed Son Ruled Suicide, Spurs Calls To Probe Deaths At Bedford Hills Prison
Death Of Mom Who Killed Son Ruled Suicide, Spurs Calls To Probe Deaths At Bedford Hills Prison Lawmakers are calling for a state investigation following a series of deaths at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, including that of a woman who had been imprisoned for killing her son.  State Sen. Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Chris Burdick announced Friday, March 6, that they have sent a joint letter to the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision urging officials to investigate the recent suicides at the facility.  The request follows the death of Manuela Morgado, 60, on Wednesday, March 4. Morgado’s death marked the third death at the prison …

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by Ben Crnic
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
Breaking News
Federal Lawsuit Accuses Beekman Of Blocking Sober Living Home For Veterans Federal Lawsuit Accuses Beekman Of Blocking Sober Living Home For Veterans Federal Lawsuit Accuses Beekman Of Blocking Sober Living Home For Veterans
Federal Lawsuit Accuses Beekman Of Blocking Sober Living Home For Veterans Federal prosecutors have filed a civil rights lawsuit accusing a Dutchess County town of illegally blocking the creation of a sober living home intended to support people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction.  In an announcement on Thursday, March 5, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York revealed that the federal government has filed suit against the Town of Beekman, alleging the town violated the Fair Housing Act by refusing to allow Bunkhouse Recovery Ranch to operate a sober living residence at 237 Hynes Rd.  According to the lawsuit fil…

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by Ben Crnic
Rhinebeck, NY
Breaking News
Family Displaced By Fire Only Months After Moving To Rhinebeck Home: Here's How To Help Family Displaced By Fire Only Months After Moving To Rhinebeck Home: Here's How To Help Family Displaced By Fire Only Months After Moving To Rhinebeck Home: Here's How To Help
Family Displaced By Fire Only Months After Moving To Rhinebeck Home: Here's How To Help A Dutchess County family is receiving an outpouring of community support after a devastating fire destroyed nearly everything inside their home.  The blaze broke out just before 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, when firefighters responded to reports of a room on fire at a residence in Rhinebeck, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  Crews arriving within minutes encountered heavy flames coming from behind the home, prompting a second alarm and a rapid interior attack that brought the fire under control. No injuries were reported, though firefighters remained on scene for hours to e…

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by Ben Crnic
Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
Obituaries
Police Dispatcher From Orangeburg Dies Suddenly Just Days After Son's Second Birthday Police Dispatcher From Orangeburg Dies Suddenly Just Days After Son's Second Birthday Police Dispatcher From Orangeburg Dies Suddenly Just Days After Son's Second Birthday
Police Dispatcher From Orangeburg Dies Suddenly Just Days After Son's Second Birthday The first responder community in Rockland County is mourning the sudden loss of a longtime police dispatcher and volunteer firefighter whose career was devoted to helping others in times of crisis.  Dominick J. D’Alisera, 47, of Orangeburg, died on Tuesday, March 3, according to his obituary.  D’Alisera most recently served as a dispatcher with the Ramapo Police Department, where he had worked since 2022. According to the department, he brought with him decades of experience in emergency communications and public safety.  Before joining Ramapo, D’Alisera spent more tha…

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by Ben Crnic
New Rochelle, NY
Breaking News
Man Accused Of Unprovoked Face-Slashing On New Rochelle Street Man Accused Of Unprovoked Face-Slashing On New Rochelle Street Man Accused Of Unprovoked Face-Slashing On New Rochelle Street
Man Accused Of Unprovoked Face-Slashing On New Rochelle Street A Westchester County man has been arrested after police say he slashed a stranger across the face in an unprovoked attack on a busy city street.  The incident happened on Thursday, March 5, when officers responded just before 1 p.m. to a reported slashing at 222 North Ave. in New Rochelle, according to Captain J. Collins Coyne of the New Rochelle Police Department.  When officers arrived, the victim told police that an unknown man approached him without provocation and slashed him across the face with a sharp object, Coyne said.  The suspect was initially described as a…

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by Ben Crnic
Suffern, NY
Breaking News
Student Arrested After Fight At Suffern High School Injures Staff Member Student Arrested After Fight At Suffern High School Injures Staff Member Student Arrested After Fight At Suffern High School Injures Staff Member
Student Arrested After Fight At Suffern High School Injures Staff Member A student was taken into custody after a fight at a Rockland County high school led to a staff member being assaulted, police said.  The incident happened on Friday, March 6, when police responded to Suffern High School for a report of a fight in progress. Officers then learned that two students had been involved in a physical altercation, Ramapo Police said.  According to police, school staff stepped in to break up the fight, but during the intervention, one of the students assaulted a staff member.  Faculty members, school administrators, and the school’s Town of Rama…

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by Ben Crnic
Spring Valley, NY
Breaking News
Duo Assault Victim, Hold Him Down, Take His Wallet In Spring Valley, Police Say Duo Assault Victim, Hold Him Down, Take His Wallet In Spring Valley, Police Say Duo Assault Victim, Hold Him Down, Take His Wallet In Spring Valley, Police Say
Duo Assault Victim, Hold Him Down, Take His Wallet In Spring Valley, Police Say Two men, including a teenager, have been arrested in connection with an early-morning robbery that left a man with facial injuries in Rockland County, police said. Officers responded just after 3:44 a.m. on Monday, March 2, to the area of 1 Union Rd. in Spring Valley after receiving a report of a robbery, the Spring Valley Police Department announced on Friday, March 6. Investigators said the victim had been walking near North Madison Avenue and Maple Avenue when he was approached by two suspects who demanded money. When the victim refused, one suspect assaulted him and held him down while…

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by Ben Crnic
Red Hook, NY
Breaking News
Man Used Fake Address To Enroll Kids In Red Hook School District, Police Say Man Used Fake Address To Enroll Kids In Red Hook School District, Police Say Man Used Fake Address To Enroll Kids In Red Hook School District, Police Say
Man Used Fake Address To Enroll Kids In Red Hook School District, Police Say A 48-year-old man has been charged after police say he falsely claimed to live in a Dutchess County town so his children could attend school in the district.  Milan resident Michael Cola was arrested on Thursday, March 5, following an investigation, New York State Police announced on Friday, March 6.  Authorities said the case began in December 2024, when investigators were notified about possible falsified records tied to school residency in the Red Hook Central School District.  The investigation determined that Cola allegedly submitted documents falsely indicating he live…

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by Ben Crnic
Greenburgh, NY
Breaking News
Abandoned Bridge Removed To Reduce Flooding In Elmsford: 'Big Difference' Abandoned Bridge Removed To Reduce Flooding In Elmsford: 'Big Difference' Abandoned Bridge Removed To Reduce Flooding In Elmsford: 'Big Difference'
Abandoned Bridge Removed To Reduce Flooding In Elmsford: 'Big Difference' An abandoned bridge over a river in Westchester County has been removed to reduce chronic flooding affecting nearby homes and businesses, officials said.  The bridge, which spanned the Saw Mill River near Babbitt Court, was removed on Wednesday, March 4, in a joint effort between the Town of Greenburgh and the Village of Elmsford, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said. The structure had been in an area where residents and businesses have experienced repeated flooding over the years, according to Feiner.  Elmsford Mayor Bobby Williams said removing the bridge shoul…

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