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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Yonkers, NY
Your Community
Hulu Series Starring Claire Danes Films At Yonkers City Hall Hulu Series Starring Claire Danes Films At Yonkers City Hall Hulu Series Starring Claire Danes Films At Yonkers City Hall
Hulu Series Starring Claire Danes Films At Yonkers City Hall Lights, cameras, and a little Hollywood buzz landed inside Yonkers City Hall this week.  Film crews for Hulu’s upcoming drama “The Spot” set up inside City Hall on Thursday, Jan. 15, for a shoot featuring Emmy Award-winning actress Claire Danes, according to Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano.  The mayor added that Danes stopped for a photo with City Hall security guard Jenna, and Deputy Mayor Gerry had a chance to chat with series creator Ed Solomon.  Solomon is known for writing blockbuster films, including “Men in Black” and “Now You See Me."  According to a report from Deadl…

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Yonkers, NY
Breaking News
Dog Abandoned With Throat Cut Near Yonkers Cemetery: $1K Reward Offered Dog Abandoned With Throat Cut Near Yonkers Cemetery: $1K Reward Offered Dog Abandoned With Throat Cut Near Yonkers Cemetery: $1K Reward Offered
Dog Abandoned With Throat Cut Near Yonkers Cemetery: $1K Reward Offered Animal cruelty investigators are asking for the public’s help after a young dog was found abandoned near a Westchester County cemetery with a severe, life-threatening injury to his throat. New, updated report - Dog Found With Gash On Neck: Westchester Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty, SPCA Says (UPDATE) SPCA Westchester’s Humane Law Enforcement Unit, working with the Yonkers Police Department, said a one-year-old tan mixed-breed dog was dumped in Yonkers near 44 Saw Mill River Rd., close to Oakland Cemetery, on Nov. 21.  The dog, now named Frankie, was captured on camera before …

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Beacon, NY
Breaking News
$26K Top-Prize-Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Gas Station In Beacon: Here's Where $26K Top-Prize-Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Gas Station In Beacon: Here's Where $26K Top-Prize-Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Gas Station In Beacon: Here's Where
$26K Top-Prize-Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Gas Station In Beacon: Here's Where If someone in Dutchess County suddenly has a spring in their step, it might be time to check their lottery numbers.  The New York Lottery announced that a top-prize TAKE 5 winning ticket was sold in Beacon for the Sunday, Jan. 11 evening drawing.  The lucky ticket was sold at Beacon Quick Mart, a Mobil gas station located at 361 Main St., and is worth $26,883, lottery officials said.   TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of 1 through 39, with drawings held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., according to the New York Lottery. Lottery officials said winners have …

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by Ben Crnic
Beacon, NY
Breaking News
Assault Near School: Suspect's Description Released In Beacon Attack (UPDATE) Assault Near School: Suspect's Description Released In Beacon Attack (UPDATE) Assault Near School: Suspect's Description Released In Beacon Attack (UPDATE)
Assault Near School: Suspect's Description Released In Beacon Attack (Update) Police are asking the public for help identifying a possible suspect as the investigation continues into a serious assault that prompted a school lockdown in Dutchess County.  The City of Beacon Police Department released an update regarding the incident on Thursday, Jan. 15, saying detectives are seeking information related to a suspect description tied to the reported assault on Tioronda Avenue that occurred on Wednesday, Jan. 14.  The update comes one day after the department said officers were called at around 9:20 a.m. Wednesday to the area of Tioronda Avenue and Wolcott Aven…

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Cornwall, NY
Breaking News
Pedestrian Killed After Being Hit By SUV In Cornwall Pedestrian Killed After Being Hit By SUV In Cornwall Pedestrian Killed After Being Hit By SUV In Cornwall
Pedestrian Killed After Being Hit By SUV In Cornwall A 47-year-old man was killed after being struck by a vehicle on an Orange County roadway, police said. The crash happened on Angola Road in Cornwall at around 8:38 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13, the Town of Cornwall Police Department announced on Thursday, Jan. 15.   Police said a 2011 Toyota RAV4 driven southbound by a 79-year-old Highland Mills man struck Juan Sumba, 47, of Queens near 186 Angola Rd.  Sumba was taken to Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh by Cornwall EMS, where he later died from his injuries, police said.  Authorities said the driver rema…

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by Ben Crnic
Montgomery-Walden, NY
Obituaries
Former Fire Chief, 'Founding Farmer' From Montgomery Dies: Served For Over 50 Years Former Fire Chief, 'Founding Farmer' From Montgomery Dies: Served For Over 50 Years Former Fire Chief, 'Founding Farmer' From Montgomery Dies: Served For Over 50 Years
Former Fire Chief, 'Founding Farmer' From Montgomery Dies: Served For Over 50 Years The Orange County community is mourning the loss of a longtime firefighter, past fire chief, and lifelong farmer whose decades of service left a lasting mark on the town he called home.  Philip “Philly” J. Hoeffner, a past chief and 52-year member of the Montgomery Fire Department, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Jan. 13, surrounded by loved ones, following a five-year battle with leukemia, according to his obituary. He was 71 years old.  Hoeffner was a lifetime resident of Montgomery and a graduate of Valley Central High School, Class of 1972, his obituary said.  Af…

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by Ben Crnic
Beacon, NY
Breaking News
Glenham Family Faces Heartbreaking Final Days With Son As Community Rallies To Support Them Glenham Family Faces Heartbreaking Final Days With Son As Community Rallies To Support Them Glenham Family Faces Heartbreaking Final Days With Son As Community Rallies To Support Them
Glenham Family Faces Heartbreaking Final Days With Son As Community Rallies To Support Them A Dutchess County family is facing an unimaginable loss as they care for their son during the final days of his life, prompting an outpouring of support from their community as they face overwhelming emotional and financial strain.   The Matthews family, who live in the Glenham area and are deeply involved with the Glenham Fire Department, is preparing to say goodbye to their son, Casey Matthews, an autistic young man who is nearing the end of his life after a lifetime of profound challenges, according to a fundraiser organized on their behalf by Chelsea Pingitore. Pingitore, who …

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by Ben Crnic
Newburgh, NY
Breaking News
Rollover Crash Involving 5 Vehicles Shuts Down I-84 Near Newburgh-Beacon Bridge Rollover Crash Involving 5 Vehicles Shuts Down I-84 Near Newburgh-Beacon Bridge Rollover Crash Involving 5 Vehicles Shuts Down I-84 Near Newburgh-Beacon Bridge
Rollover Crash Involving 5 Vehicles Shuts Down I-84 Near Newburgh-Beacon Bridge A multi-vehicle crash with a rollover temporarily shut down eastbound lanes of Interstate 84 near a major Hudson Valley crossing during the commute on Thursday morning, Jan. 15.  The crash happened on I-84 eastbound just west of the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge at around 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, according to the Middle Hope Fire Department.   Firefighters were initially dispatched for a multi-vehicle crash with a rollover and were later told that a person was trapped inside one of the vehicles, the department said.  When crews arrived, officials said five vehicles were involved…

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by Ben Crnic
Port Chester, NY
On Your Side
Longtime Local Ice Cream Brand Expands Into Wholesale With New Port Chester Factory Longtime Local Ice Cream Brand Expands Into Wholesale With New Port Chester Factory Longtime Local Ice Cream Brand Expands Into Wholesale With New Port Chester Factory
Longtime Local Ice Cream Brand Expands Into Wholesale With New Port Chester Factory A longtime Fairfield County ice cream favorite is taking a major step toward expansion by launching wholesale operations and opening a new production facility in Westchester County.  Gofer Ice Cream has announced the formation of Gold Coast Creamery, a new company created to manufacture, market, and distribute premium small-batch ice cream and frozen treats, the company announced on Thursday, Jan. 15. The new factory is located at 151 Wilkins Ave. in Port Chester, where production is already underway for all seven Gofer Ice Cream locations, including company-owned and franchised shops,…

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by Ben Crnic
Monsey, NY
Breaking News
Child Seriously Hurt After Falling From School Bus In Monsey: Report Child Seriously Hurt After Falling From School Bus In Monsey: Report Child Seriously Hurt After Falling From School Bus In Monsey: Report
Child Seriously Hurt After Falling From School Bus In Monsey: Report A child was seriously injured after falling from a school bus on a Rockland County street, according to reports.  The incident happened on Wednesday, Jan. 14, on Main Street in Monsey, where a child believed to be about 10 years old fell from a school bus and suffered serious injuries, The Monsey Scoop reported.  The child was described as semi-conscious at the scene, according to the report. Rockland Hatzoloh paramedics rushed the child to Westchester Medical Center for treatment, The Monsey Scoop said. No additional details were immediately available. Click here to view the f…

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