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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Greenburgh, NY
Breaking News
Man Murdered Ex-GF In Front Of Their 2-Year-Old At Hotel In Elmsford: DA Man Murdered Ex-GF In Front Of Their 2-Year-Old At Hotel In Elmsford: DA Man Murdered Ex-GF In Front Of Their 2-Year-Old At Hotel In Elmsford: DA
Man Murdered Ex-GF In Front Of Their 2-Year-Old At Hotel In Elmsford: DA A 32-year-old man has been indicted on murder charges in the killing of his ex-girlfriend at a Westchester County hotel in front of their young toddler, prosecutors announced.  Port Chester resident Justin Bartley, 32, pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder and endangering the welfare of a child in connection with the death of 32-year-old Rose Berline Philippe, who was found dead on Sunday, Nov. 2, at the Days Inn by Wyndham in Elmsford, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Dec. 5.   According to charging documents and statemen…

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National Interest
New Mugshot Shows Son Accused Of Killing Parents At Their Bethpage Deli New Mugshot Shows Son Accused Of Killing Parents At Their Bethpage Deli New Mugshot Shows Son Accused Of Killing Parents At Their Bethpage Deli
New Mugshot Shows Son Accused Of Killing Parents At Their Bethpage Deli A beloved couple brutally killed inside their longtime deli on Long Island are being remembered as their son faces charges in their deaths.  Vito Dambrosio of Seaford, 30, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the fatal stabbings of his parents, Antonio "Tony" Dambrosio and Angela Pulisciano, both from Seaford, inside A & A Italian Deli in Bethpage on Thursday, Dec. 4, Nassau County Police announced on Friday, Dec. 5.  According to a report by Fox 5, Dambrosio allegedly attacked a coffee shop clerk less than 20 minutes before the killings, slap…

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Pine Bush-Walker Valley, NY
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Prostitution Bust: Employees Offered Sexual Services At Pine Bush Spa, Cops Say Prostitution Bust: Employees Offered Sexual Services At Pine Bush Spa, Cops Say Prostitution Bust: Employees Offered Sexual Services At Pine Bush Spa, Cops Say
Prostitution Bust: Employees Offered Sexual Services At Pine Bush Spa, Cops Say An investigation into alleged prostitution activity at a spa in Orange County led to two arrests, police announced.  The Town of Crawford Police Department said the arrests were made on Wednesday, Dec. 3, following an investigation conducted with the help of New York State Police Troop F into BB Aroma, located at 2412 Route 52 in Pine Bush.   Authorities said the probe stemmed from information suggesting employees were offering sexual services in exchange for money.  According to police, both 44-year-old Kim Kiyoung of South Korea and 57-year-old Eun Park of Woodside we…

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Albany, NY
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NY Walmart Evacuated After Caller Threatens Violence, Claims They Are Inside And Armed NY Walmart Evacuated After Caller Threatens Violence, Claims They Are Inside And Armed NY Walmart Evacuated After Caller Threatens Violence, Claims They Are Inside And Armed
NY Walmart Evacuated After Caller Threatens Violence, Claims They Are Inside And Armed A Walmart in New York was swiftly evacuated after an anonymous caller claimed to be inside the store with weapons and threatened violence, police said.  The incident began around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, when both New York State Police and the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office responded to a Walmart on Route 49 in the village of Central Square to investigate the alarming report, according to State Police. According to troopers, the caller phoned the store, said they were inside and armed, and issued a threat of violence.  Police then immediately evacuated shoppers and employee…

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White Plains, NY
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MTA Fare Hikes: Metro-North, LIRR Riders To See Increases In New Year MTA Fare Hikes: Metro-North, LIRR Riders To See Increases In New Year MTA Fare Hikes: Metro-North, LIRR Riders To See Increases In New Year
MTA Fare Hikes: Metro-North, Lirr Riders To See Increases In New Year Commuter rail riders on Metro-North and the Long Island Rail Road will see fare increases beginning soon after New Year's as part of a systemwide MTA adjustment approved earlier this year.   The changes, which were originally planned for 2025 but delayed to begin on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, to coincide with the full launch of tap-and-go payment, will affect monthly, weekly, and one-way tickets on both railroads.  What’s Changing for Metro-North and LIRR Riders For Metro-North and LIRR riders, the most significant changes involve ticket prices. Monthly and weekly passes will rise…

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Schenectady, NY
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Loaded Gun, High-Capacity Mag Found In Schenectady Stop: Out-Of-State Man Jailed, Cops Say Loaded Gun, High-Capacity Mag Found In Schenectady Stop: Out-Of-State Man Jailed, Cops Say Loaded Gun, High-Capacity Mag Found In Schenectady Stop: Out-Of-State Man Jailed, Cops Say
Loaded Gun, High-Capacity Mag Found In Schenectady Stop: Out-Of-State Man Jailed, Cops Say A traffic stop in the Capital Region led to the arrest of an out-of-state man after police discovered a loaded handgun and a large-capacity magazine inside his vehicle, authorities announced. The traffic stop happened at around 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, when troopers stopped a vehicle on Edison Avenue in Schenectady for a traffic violation, New York State Police said on Friday, Dec. 5.  The driver, identified as 25-year-old Jayshawn Clemente of Rutland, Vermont, was found to be in possession of an illegally possessed loaded firearm, according to police.  Authorities sa…

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Yorktown, NY
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Cat Saved From Massive 2-Alarm Blaze In Yorktown, 3 Displaced Cat Saved From Massive 2-Alarm Blaze In Yorktown, 3 Displaced Cat Saved From Massive 2-Alarm Blaze In Yorktown, 3 Displaced
Cat Saved From Massive 2-Alarm Blaze In Yorktown, 3 Displaced A fast-moving house fire in Northern Westchester forced firefighters into a defensive operation and left several people displaced.   The blaze broke out in Yorktown just before 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, on the 2200 block of Ridge Street, after multiple 911 callers reported a home engulfed in flames, the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department said on Thursday, Dec. 4. Fire officials said a large column of smoke was visible from a distance as crews responded. Once they arrived, they soon found a large 2½-story home with heavy fire showing, quickly confirming a 10-75 workin…

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Pleasantville, NY
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Music Venue, Bar Closes In Pleasantville After Decades Music Venue, Bar Closes In Pleasantville After Decades Music Venue, Bar Closes In Pleasantville After Decades
Music Venue, Bar Closes In Pleasantville After Decades A fixture for live music in Northern Westchester has closed, bringing an over two-decades-long era to an end.  Lucy's of Pleasantville, located at 446 Bedford Rd., held its last night in business on Wednesday, Nov. 26, the night before Thanksgiving.  The establishment, which opened under the Lucy's name in 2004 and was known for hosting live music such as bands and acoustic performances, marked the occasion with "Last Night At Lucy's," which featured unlimited draft beer and bottles for the night. Visitors could also grab memorabilia from the wall of the decades-old venue.  …

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National Interest
Officer Placed On Leave After Video Of Arrest In Park Sparks Investigation In Peekskill Officer Placed On Leave After Video Of Arrest In Park Sparks Investigation In Peekskill Officer Placed On Leave After Video Of Arrest In Park Sparks Investigation In Peekskill
Officer Placed On Leave After Video Of Arrest In Park Sparks Investigation In Peekskill A cellphone video showing part of an arrest at a public park in Westchester County has prompted multiple investigations and led to a city police officer being placed on administrative leave, officials announced.  According to a statement from the City of Peekskill on Thursday, Dec. 4, officers responded Wednesday afternoon to a complaint involving an individual at the gazebo in Riverfront Green Park.  During that interaction, an arrest occurred — and a portion of it was recorded and circulated on social media, raising immediate public concern.  The video, which can be viewed…

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White Plains, NY
Breaking News
Heavy Police Response Turns Out To Be False Alarm In White Plains (DEVELOPING) Heavy Police Response Turns Out To Be False Alarm In White Plains (DEVELOPING) Heavy Police Response Turns Out To Be False Alarm In White Plains (DEVELOPING)
Heavy Police Response Turns Out To Be False Alarm In White Plains (Developing) A large police presence in a Westchester County neighborhood on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 4, ended up being a false alarm, city officials said.  Officers were called to the area of Oxford Road and Heather Lane in White Plains on Thursday after a report that appeared to require a significant emergency response, White Plains Police said at 2:15 p.m.  Multiple units responded out of an abundance of caution. However, following an investigation, police determined there was no emergency and no threat to residents. Officials did not release details about the nature of the initial call bu…

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