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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Chappaqua, NY
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HVAC Malfunction Triggers Fire Response At Grafflin Elementary School In Chappaqua HVAC Malfunction Triggers Fire Response At Grafflin Elementary School In Chappaqua HVAC Malfunction Triggers Fire Response At Grafflin Elementary School In Chappaqua
HVAC Malfunction Triggers Fire Response At Grafflin Elementary School In Chappaqua Fire crews raced to an elementary school in Northern Westchester after an alarm went off.  The incident happened just before 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 5, when firefighters were called to Douglas Grafflin Elementary School in Chappaqua for a commercial alarm, according to the Millwood Fire Department.  An investigation led crews to the roof, where they found a malfunctioning HVAC unit, the department said. The unit was isolated, and both departments returned to service shortly afterward. While units were clearing the scene, Chappaqua firefighters, along with Chappaqua Volunteer Ambu…

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Suffern, NY
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Fatal Hit-Run: Man Admits Hitting Woman, 73, While Drunk In Suffern, DA Says Fatal Hit-Run: Man Admits Hitting Woman, 73, While Drunk In Suffern, DA Says Fatal Hit-Run: Man Admits Hitting Woman, 73, While Drunk In Suffern, DA Says
Fatal Hit-Run: Man Admits Hitting Woman, 73, While Drunk In Suffern, DA Says A man has pleaded guilty in connection with a drunk-driving crash that killed a 73-year-old pedestrian near a Rockland County library over the summer, prosecutors announced.   Suffern resident Angel Mendoza-Raymundo, 30, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Jan. 7, to second-degree vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated in connection with the August 2025 incident, which happened in Suffern, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced on Friday, Jan. 9. The charges stem from a Saturday afternoon crash on Aug. 16, 2025, when Mendoza-Raymundo was dr…

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Somers, NY
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Route 100 Closure Extended In Somers Amid Culvert Work: Here's New Reopening Date Route 100 Closure Extended In Somers Amid Culvert Work: Here's New Reopening Date Route 100 Closure Extended In Somers Amid Culvert Work: Here's New Reopening Date
Route 100 Closure Extended In Somers Amid Culvert Work: Here's New Reopening Date The months-long closure of a Route 100 stretch in Northern Westchester will last several weeks longer than expected as crews continue work on a culvert replacement, town officials said.  Somers Town Supervisor Robert Scorrano said Thursday, Jan. 8, that the new culvert on Route 100 over the Muscoot Reservoir has been installed and backfilled, marking a major milestone in the project. Crews are now moving on to remaining structural work, including the construction of the headwalls and site cleanup.   As previously reported by Daily Voice, the culvert replacement required a ful…

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Washingtonville, NY
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Blaze Tears Through First Floor Of Blooming Grove Home: Cause Under Investigation Blaze Tears Through First Floor Of Blooming Grove Home: Cause Under Investigation Blaze Tears Through First Floor Of Blooming Grove Home: Cause Under Investigation
Blaze Tears Through First Floor Of Blooming Grove Home: Cause Under Investigation Firefighters from multiple departments responded to a house fire in Orange County that is now under investigation, officials said. The incident happened just after 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at a private residence on Menayas Court in Blooming Grove, the Washingtonville Fire Department said on Thursday, Jan. 8.  Fire crews arriving at the scene found smoke showing from the home, prompting a request for a second alarm to bring in additional resources.   Firefighters and mutual aid departments worked to extinguish the blaze, which was contained to a single first-floor room…

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National Interest
Why White Plains 'Stranger Things' Star Just Bailed On Major Movie: Report Why White Plains 'Stranger Things' Star Just Bailed On Major Movie: Report Why White Plains 'Stranger Things' Star Just Bailed On Major Movie: Report
Why White Plains 'Stranger Things' Star Just Bailed On Major Movie: Report "Stranger Things" star David Harbour has dropped out of an upcoming drama film following the long-awaited finale of the hit Netflix show, according to reports.  A representative for Searchlight Pictures confirmed that Harbour, 50, who hails from Westchester, stepped away from "Behemoth!", which is being directed by Tony Gilroy and was set to also star Pedro Pascal and Olivia Wilde, Variety reported this week.  Multiple insiders reportedly told the outlet that Harbour made the decision after becoming overwhelmed following the wrap of Netflix’s "Stranger Things," which recently conc…

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Southeast-Brewster, NY
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Missing Person Found Dead In Woods In Brewster: Sheriff Missing Person Found Dead In Woods In Brewster: Sheriff Missing Person Found Dead In Woods In Brewster: Sheriff
Missing Person Found Dead In Woods In Brewster: Sheriff A missing person investigation in Putnam County led to the discovery of a body, authorities announced.   The body was found at around 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7, in a wooded area near Eastview Court in Brewster, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said on Thursday, Jan. 8.   The discovery followed a missing person investigation that began at around 5:45 p.m. the day before, when the Sheriff's Office received a report that the individual could not be found. Deputies and investigators launched a search and conducted follow-up efforts to find the person. Authoritie…

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Haverstraw, NY
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Car Goes Up In Flames On Pomona Driveway: Report Car Goes Up In Flames On Pomona Driveway: Report Car Goes Up In Flames On Pomona Driveway: Report
Car Goes Up In Flames On Pomona Driveway: Report A vehicle fire broke out on a residential street in Rockland County but was quickly brought under control.  The incident happened on Wednesday night, Jan. 7, on Hillside Terrace in Pomona, where a car was found on fire, the Monsey Scoop reported. Hillcrest Fire Department crews responded and were able to extinguish the flames, the report said. The Ramapo Police Department was also on scene assisting during the response. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire was not immediately available.  Click here to view the full report from The Monsey Scoop. 

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Poughkeepsie, NY
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NYSP K9 Retires From Bomb Unit In Dutchess County After 8 Years Of Service NYSP K9 Retires From Bomb Unit In Dutchess County After 8 Years Of Service NYSP K9 Retires From Bomb Unit In Dutchess County After 8 Years Of Service
Nysp K9 Retires From Bomb Unit In Dutchess County After 8 Years Of Service A four-legged veteran of New York State Police's Troop K is officially heading into retirement after years spent keeping Dutchess County safe.  K9 Raya, a member of the Troop K Bomb Disposal Unit, completed her final shift on Thursday, Jan. 1, and retired after eight years of service, according to New York State Police and Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino.  Raya worked closely alongside Trooper Brennan P. Keeler, helping secure high-volume community events and protect the public during potentially dangerous situations.  Raya’s service carried special meaning beyond her d…

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Poughkeepsie, NY
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Teen Caught With Loaded Gun, Jailed After Poughkeepsie Traffic Stop: Police Teen Caught With Loaded Gun, Jailed After Poughkeepsie Traffic Stop: Police Teen Caught With Loaded Gun, Jailed After Poughkeepsie Traffic Stop: Police
Teen Caught With Loaded Gun, Jailed After Poughkeepsie Traffic Stop: Police A teenager was taken into custody after police say a loaded handgun was discovered during a traffic stop in Dutchess County.  The arrest was made on Wednesday, Jan. 7, when troopers stopped a vehicle traveling northbound on Academy Street in Poughkeepsie just before 8 p.m. for multiple traffic violations, New York State Police said on Thursday, Jan. 8.  During the stop, investigators found that the 16-year-old passenger had a loaded Smith & Wesson handgun, police said.  The juvenile was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, third-degree cr…

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White Plains, NY
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White Plains' First New Public Safety Commissioner In 15 Years Sworn In White Plains' First New Public Safety Commissioner In 15 Years Sworn In White Plains' First New Public Safety Commissioner In 15 Years Sworn In
White Plains' First New Public Safety Commissioner In 15 Years Sworn In A city in Westchester County officially ushered in a new era of public safety leadership this week, swearing in its first Public Safety Commissioner in 15 years during a ceremony.  Wade Hardy was sworn in as White Plains' new Public Safety Commissioner at White Plains City Hall on Tuesday evening, Jan. 6.  The ceremony drew a large crowd that included local elected officials, community members, and current and former members of the city’s police, fire, EMS, and 911 services, according to White Plains Public Safety officials.  As commissioner, Hardy will oversee the…

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