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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Rotterdam, NY
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K9 Sniffs Out 630 Grams Of Cocaine In Rotterdam I-890 Traffic Stop: Duo Charged, Cops Say K9 Sniffs Out 630 Grams Of Cocaine In Rotterdam I-890 Traffic Stop: Duo Charged, Cops Say K9 Sniffs Out 630 Grams Of Cocaine In Rotterdam I-890 Traffic Stop: Duo Charged, Cops Say
K9 Sniffs Out 630 Grams Of Cocaine In Rotterdam I-890 Traffic Stop: Duo Charged, Cops Say Two men are facing felony drug charges after troopers seized more than 600 grams of cocaine during a traffic stop on Interstate 890 in Schenectady County, police said.  Schenectady residents Ammar K. Elordi, 36, and Brian K. Jackson, 38, were arrested late Monday night, Feb. 23, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, Feb. 25. According to police, troopers stopped a vehicle just before 10:30 p.m. on I-890 in Rotterdam for a traffic violation. Elordi was identified as the driver and Jackson as a passenger, authorities said. During the stop, State Police K9 "J" was brought in…

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Stephentown-Berlin, NY
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Woman Found With Over $50K In Stolen Motorcycles, ATV In Stephentown, Police Say Woman Found With Over $50K In Stolen Motorcycles, ATV In Stephentown, Police Say Woman Found With Over $50K In Stolen Motorcycles, ATV In Stephentown, Police Say
Woman Found With Over $50K In Stolen Motorcycles, ATV In Stephentown, Police Say A 36-year-old woman is facing charges after police said stolen motorcycles, an ATV, and other property valued at more than $50,000 were found at a Capital Region residence where she was living. Rensselaer County resident Natasha C. Ryan of Stephentown was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 18, and charged with second-degree criminal possession of stolen property, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The investigation began on Sept. 25, when the Lee Police Department in Massachusetts contacted State Police seeking help in finding property reported stolen from their jurisdiction.&nbs…

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Highland-Lloyd, NY
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Employee Steals $1.5K In Gift Cards From Gas Station In Highland: Police Employee Steals $1.5K In Gift Cards From Gas Station In Highland: Police Employee Steals $1.5K In Gift Cards From Gas Station In Highland: Police
Employee Steals $1.5K In Gift Cards From Gas Station In Highland: Police A 25-year-old man is accused of stealing thousands of dollars in gift cards from the Ulster County store where he worked, authorities say. William E. Oakley Jr. of Rochester was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 17, and charged with fourth-degree grand larceny, the Town of Lloyd Police Department announced on Monday, Feb. 23. Police said Oakley allegedly took $1,500 worth of gift cards from a Speedway location in Highland while he was employed there. He was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in Town of Lloyd Court on March 5.

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Ballston Spa, NY
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Man Sexually Assaults Child Under 14, Violates Court Stay-Away Order In Milton: NYSP Man Sexually Assaults Child Under 14, Violates Court Stay-Away Order In Milton: NYSP Man Sexually Assaults Child Under 14, Violates Court Stay-Away Order In Milton: NYSP
Man Sexually Assaults Child Under 14, Violates Court Stay-Away Order In Milton: Nysp A Saratoga County man faces several charges after police say he sexually assaulted a young child and also violated multiple court orders meant to protect young victims.  Milton resident Thomas P. Newkirk, 32, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 17, in connection with the past sexual assault of a child, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, Feb. 25. According to police, on Wednesday, Feb. 4, investigators learned of the sexual assault. Authorities later determined that Newkirk sexually assaulted a child younger than 14 in Milton in Summer 2025 — violating an active court-iss…

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Bedford, NY
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Deteriorated Historic Building Demolished In Bedford Hills: 'No Longer Safe' Deteriorated Historic Building Demolished In Bedford Hills: 'No Longer Safe' Deteriorated Historic Building Demolished In Bedford Hills: 'No Longer Safe'
Deteriorated Historic Building Demolished In Bedford Hills: 'No Longer Safe' A historic building in Westchester County has been torn down after officials determined it was no longer structurally safe.  The building formerly located at 352 Bedford Rd. in Bedford Hills, previously known as Kicho, was officially demolished on Tuesday, Feb. 24, the Bedford Hills Fire Department and Fire District announced.  The structure had been designated as historic within the Town of Bedford, but officials said demolition moved forward only after town approvals were secured and evaluations found that key structural components had deteriorated and were "no longer …

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Monsey, NY
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Fire Goes Up At Gas Station In Monsey: Report Fire Goes Up At Gas Station In Monsey: Report Fire Goes Up At Gas Station In Monsey: Report
Fire Goes Up At Gas Station In Monsey: Report A fire broke out overnight at an Exxon gas station in Rockland County, drawing a response from multiple emergency crews. The blaze started in a bathroom container room at the station located at Route 59 and Remsen Avenue in Monsey early Wednesday morning, Feb. 25, The Monsey Scoop reported.  The Monsey Fire Department responded along with Ramapo Police. Chaverim of Orange County was also at the scene, covering calls in the area while Chaverim of Rockland was participating in a fundraising campaign, according to the outlet. Crews were soon able to bring the flames under control and put…

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Deer Park, NY
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Woman Stabs Victim In Face During Dispute At Deer Park Home, Police Say Woman Stabs Victim In Face During Dispute At Deer Park Home, Police Say Woman Stabs Victim In Face During Dispute At Deer Park Home, Police Say
Woman Stabs Victim In Face During Dispute At Deer Park Home, Police Say A 25-year-old woman was arrested after police said she stabbed an acquaintance in the face during a dispute inside a shared residence on Long Island.  The incident happened around 11:49 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 126 Maida Ave. in Deer Park, according to Suffolk County Police. Authorities said the suspect, Tianna Jones, and the 43-year-old female victim became involved in an altercation inside the home, where both live in separate residences. During the dispute, Jones allegedly stabbed the woman in the face.  The victim was taken by ambulance to a local hospital with injuries t…

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West Babylon, NY
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Firefighter Injured, 50 Displaced After Fire Rips Through West Babylon Apartment: Report Firefighter Injured, 50 Displaced After Fire Rips Through West Babylon Apartment: Report Firefighter Injured, 50 Displaced After Fire Rips Through West Babylon Apartment: Report
Firefighter Injured, 50 Displaced After Fire Rips Through West Babylon Apartment: Report A fast-moving fire damaged a Long Island apartment complex, leaving three people injured and displacing dozens of residents. The Suffolk County blaze started shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the Fairfield Suburbia Gardens complex on Great East Neck Road in West Babylon, according to ABC7.  Fire crews responding to the scene encountered an early setback when a nearby hydrant was buried under snow, slowing their initial efforts. They were able to hook up to a different water supply and begin attacking the fire, ABC7 said.  A firefighter and two residents were treate…

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Yonkers, NY
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2 Sought After NYPD Officers Hit With Snow, Ice In Manhattan 2 Sought After NYPD Officers Hit With Snow, Ice In Manhattan 2 Sought After NYPD Officers Hit With Snow, Ice In Manhattan
2 Sought After Nypd Officers Hit With Snow, Ice In Manhattan Police are searching for two people accused of hurling snow and ice at New York City police officers, leaving them injured.   The incident happened around 4:20 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, the NYPD said in an announcement on Tuesday evening, Feb. 24.  Two uniformed officers were inside Manhattan's Washington Square Park when two individuals allegedly threw snow and ice at them multiple times.   Authorities said the officers were struck in the head, neck, and face, causing injuries. The extent of those injuries was not immediately released. The suspects fled the area, …

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Millbrook-Dover, NY
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Bard College Music Teacher Fatally Hit On Taconic Parkway While Standing Outside Car In Clinton Bard College Music Teacher Fatally Hit On Taconic Parkway While Standing Outside Car In Clinton Bard College Music Teacher Fatally Hit On Taconic Parkway While Standing Outside Car In Clinton
Bard College Music Teacher Fatally Hit On Taconic Parkway While Standing Outside Car In Clinton A 34-year-old Westchester County man who died after he was struck by a vehicle while outside his car on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County is being remembered as a gifted musician and dedicated teacher. The crash happened in Clinton on Wednesday, Feb. 11, when troopers responded at around 11 p.m. to a two-vehicle crash in the southbound lanes near mile marker 59.1, New York State Police said on Tuesday, Feb. 24.  Investigators found that Shutong Li, 34, of Chappaqua, was outside of his 2024 Lexus in the right lane when he was hit by a southbound 2025 GMC driven by a…

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