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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Poughkeepsie, NY
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Man, Woman Found Dead During Welfare Check At Poughkeepsie Home Man, Woman Found Dead During Welfare Check At Poughkeepsie Home Man, Woman Found Dead During Welfare Check At Poughkeepsie Home
Man, Woman Found Dead During Welfare Check At Poughkeepsie Home Police are investigating after an adult man and woman were found dead inside a Dutchess County residence during a welfare check, authorities said.  Town of Poughkeepsie Police officers responded on Wednesday, Dec. 17, to a request for a welfare check at a home at 21 Homer Pl., the department announced on Thursday, Dec. 18. When officers arrived and checked the residence, they found a man and a woman lying on the floor of the foyer, both appearing to be injured, police said. All entrances to the home were found locked, prompting officers to make entry. Inside, they discovered that both…

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Stony Point, NY
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Stony Point Woman Hits $10M Lotto Jackpot: Here's Where She Bought Her Ticket Stony Point Woman Hits $10M Lotto Jackpot: Here's Where She Bought Her Ticket Stony Point Woman Hits $10M Lotto Jackpot: Here's Where She Bought Her Ticket
Stony Point Woman Hits $10M Lotto Jackpot: Here's Where She Bought Her Ticket A quick stop for a scratch-off turned into a life-changing payday for a Rockland County resident after she uncovered a $10 million surprise hiding under a silver coating, New York Lottery officials announced.  Beatrix Maria Bulson, of Stony Point, claimed a top prize on the New York Lottery’s $10,000,000 Cash scratch-off game after purchasing the winning ticket at Stony’s Food N’ News in Stony Point, lottery officials announced on Friday, Dec. 12.  Bulson opted to take the prize as a one-time lump sum payment totaling $4,211,980 after required withholdings. The New York Lottery s…

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Somers, NY
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Swastika Found At Somers HS Sparks Swift Response, Condemnation Swastika Found At Somers HS Sparks Swift Response, Condemnation Swastika Found At Somers HS Sparks Swift Response, Condemnation
Swastika Found At Somers HS Sparks Swift Response, Condemnation Town officials in Northern Westchester are condemning an act of hate after troubling symbols were discovered at a local high school, prompting an immediate response from school administrators and local leaders.  The hate symbol was found at Somers High School on Tuesday, Dec. 16, Somers Town supervisor Robert Scorrano said in an announcement the following day. Scorrano said the incident was addressed as soon as it was reported and emphasized that the actions of a few do not reflect the values of the Somers Central School District or the broader community. "Students did the right thing…

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Spring Valley, NY
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3 Arrested In Separate Thefts From Car, Work Van In Spring Valley, Suffern, Police Say 3 Arrested In Separate Thefts From Car, Work Van In Spring Valley, Suffern, Police Say 3 Arrested In Separate Thefts From Car, Work Van In Spring Valley, Suffern, Police Say
3 Arrested In Separate Thefts From Car, Work Van In Spring Valley, Suffern, Police Say Police have announced multiple arrests this month stemming from two separate investigations involving stolen property in Rockland County, including a vehicle burglary, credit card theft, and a break-in targeting a work van.  In the first case, Spring Valley officers helped the Suffern Police Department in a grand larceny investigation that began Monday, Dec. 1, after items were stolen from a vehicle in Suffern, Spring Valley Police said on Thursday, Dec. 18. Among the stolen property was a credit card that investigators say was later attempted to be used within Spring Valley.  &nb…

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Cortlandt, NY
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Man Convicted In Brutal Attack On MTA Officer After Welfare Check At Croton-Harmon Station Man Convicted In Brutal Attack On MTA Officer After Welfare Check At Croton-Harmon Station Man Convicted In Brutal Attack On MTA Officer After Welfare Check At Croton-Harmon Station
Man Convicted In Brutal Attack On MTA Officer After Welfare Check At Croton-Harmon Station A Bronx man has been convicted of felony assault for a late-night attack that left a Metropolitan Transportation Authority police officer seriously injured at a Westchester County train station, prosecutors announced.  John Sicotakis, 46, was found guilty by a Westchester County jury of second-degree assault and obstructing governmental administration in connection with the incident at the Croton-Harmon Metro-North station in 2024, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office announced on Wednesday, Dec. 17. He was remanded to the Westchester County Jail following the verdict and …

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Albany, NY
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Pope Appoints New Archbishop Of NY With Strong Immigration Background: Reports Pope Appoints New Archbishop Of NY With Strong Immigration Background: Reports Pope Appoints New Archbishop Of NY With Strong Immigration Background: Reports
Pope Appoints New Archbishop Of NY With Strong Immigration Background: Reports Pope Leo has appointed Bishop Ronald Hicks, 58, as the next Archbishop of New York, a move that could signal a more vocal Catholic stance on immigration, according to reports. Hicks's nomination by Pope Leo came on Thursday, Dec. 18, CNN reported.  Hicks will succeed Cardinal Timothy Dolan, whose resignation has been accepted following his 75th birthday. Dolan was one of the most prominent Catholic figures in the country and was known for maintaining warmer relations with President Donald Trump than Pope Leo.   Hicks, currently the bishop of Joliet, Illinois, has extensive e…

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Mount Vernon, NY
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Mount Vernon Extends Health Benefits For Cop With Kidney Failure After Backlash (UPDATE) Mount Vernon Extends Health Benefits For Cop With Kidney Failure After Backlash (UPDATE) Mount Vernon Extends Health Benefits For Cop With Kidney Failure After Backlash (UPDATE)
Mount Vernon Extends Health Benefits For Cop With Kidney Failure After Backlash (Update) This story has been updated.  A city in Westchester County has reversed course and granted a six-month extension of health benefits and employment separation for a longtime police officer battling kidney failure, following mounting public criticism over his impending termination. Mount Vernon city officials announced Thursday afternoon, Dec. 18, that Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard approved the extension for Officer Derek Williams, a 19-year veteran of the Mount Vernon Police Department who has been on dialysis and was previously scheduled to be terminated at the end of the year. In a s…

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Spring Valley, NY
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Pedestrian Killed On Thruway In Early-Morning Crash In Clarkstown: NYSP Pedestrian Killed On Thruway In Early-Morning Crash In Clarkstown: NYSP Pedestrian Killed On Thruway In Early-Morning Crash In Clarkstown: NYSP
Pedestrian Killed On Thruway In Early-Morning Crash In Clarkstown: Nysp A pedestrian was killed in a crash on the New York State Thruway in Rockland County early Thursday morning, Dec. 18, police said.  The fatal collision happened at around 4:58 a.m. on the southbound Thruway near Exit 14 in the town of Clarkstown, according to New York State Police. Troopers, along with fire and EMS crews, responded to the scene, where the Exit 14 acceleration ramp was blocked as emergency personnel worked and investigators processed the area. No additional details about the victim or the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released. State Police said the in…

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Port Chester, NY
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$30.7M Deal Brings New Owner To Multi-Housing Development In Downtown Port Chester $30.7M Deal Brings New Owner To Multi-Housing Development In Downtown Port Chester $30.7M Deal Brings New Owner To Multi-Housing Development In Downtown Port Chester
$30.7M Deal Brings New Owner To Multi-Housing Development In Downtown Port Chester A newly built apartment and retail complex is stepping into a new chapter after being sold for $30.675 million in a deal that underscores continued investment momentum in a Westchester County village's downtown. Real estate firm KABR Group has acquired 1 North Main St., a mixed-use, market-rate development located steps from the Port Chester Metro-North station, according to an announcement on Wednesday, Dec. 17 from JLL Capital Markets, which brokered the sale.  The five-story property, completed in 2022, includes market-rate studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments above 7,630…

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Rye, NY
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Swastika Graffiti Found On Rye Country Day School Campus, Triggers Investigation Swastika Graffiti Found On Rye Country Day School Campus, Triggers Investigation Swastika Graffiti Found On Rye Country Day School Campus, Triggers Investigation
Swastika Graffiti Found On Rye Country Day School Campus, Triggers Investigation Administrators at a Westchester County school are investigating an incident involving hate speech graffiti discovered on campus. According to administrators at the Rye Country Day School, a swastika, described by officials as an “abhorrent insignia of hate and violence," was drawn in water on a campus walkway. Because it was made with water, the marking is no longer visible, administrators said in a letter sent to families. The school’s administration and security department launched a full investigation into the incident, and counselors have been made available to any students or staf…

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