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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Haverstraw, NY
Obituaries
Haverstraw Village Trustee, Fire Commissioner, Barber Dies At 66: 'Respected Pillar' Haverstraw Village Trustee, Fire Commissioner, Barber Dies At 66: 'Respected Pillar' Haverstraw Village Trustee, Fire Commissioner, Barber Dies At 66: 'Respected Pillar'
Haverstraw Village Trustee, Fire Commissioner, Barber Dies At 66: 'Respected Pillar' A Rockland County village is mourning the loss of a deeply respected village trustee, Fire Commissioner, and barber.  Rafael A. “Rafaelito” Bueno Sr. of Haverstraw died peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at the age of 66, according to his obituary.  Bueno, who immigrated from the Dominican Republic as a young man, built a life defined by service, mentorship, and community devotion.  He was first elected a Haverstraw Village Trustee in 2003, serving under former Mayor Francis “Bud” Wassmer and current Mayor Michael F. Kohut. During that time, he also served as Fire Com…

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New Windsor, NY
On Your Side
Longtime Diner To Change Hands After Over 40 Years In New Windsor: 'Endlessly Thankful' Longtime Diner To Change Hands After Over 40 Years In New Windsor: 'Endlessly Thankful' Longtime Diner To Change Hands After Over 40 Years In New Windsor: 'Endlessly Thankful'
Longtime Diner To Change Hands After Over 40 Years In New Windsor: 'Endlessly Thankful' An Orange County landmark is preparing for a major transition.  After 43 years serving the community, the family behind the New Windsor Coach Diner announced on Monday, Dec. 1, that they are retiring and handing the business over to new ownership.   The announcement was made Monday, Dec. 1, by the Mylonas family, who have operated the diner at 351 Windsor Highway for more than four decades. In an emotional message to customers, they said the decision comes with gratitude for the generations of families who have filled the diner’s tables.  "This restaurant has been …

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Poughkeepsie, NY
Breaking News
Blaze Tears Through Home In Poughkeepsie, Leaves Building Unsafe Blaze Tears Through Home In Poughkeepsie, Leaves Building Unsafe Blaze Tears Through Home In Poughkeepsie, Leaves Building Unsafe
Blaze Tears Through Home In Poughkeepsie, Leaves Building Unsafe A fast-moving porch fire damaged in Dutchess County, prompting a rapid response from multiple agencies and leaving the structure temporarily condemned.  Firefighters were dispatched a little before 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, after reports of a structure fire at 27 Salt Point Turnpike in Poughkeepsie, the Arlington Fire District said on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Crews arrived within five minutes and confirmed a working fire, prompting a 10-75 alarm. The flames were found on the outside of the home, burning through an attached porch on the rear side of the building.   Firefigh…

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White Plains, NY
Breaking News
13,000+ Tickets Issued In NY Over Thanksgiving: Hudson Valley Had Most DWIs, Police Say 13,000+ Tickets Issued In NY Over Thanksgiving: Hudson Valley Had Most DWIs, Police Say 13,000+ Tickets Issued In NY Over Thanksgiving: Hudson Valley Had Most DWIs, Police Say
13,000+ Tickets Issued In NY Over Thanksgiving: Hudson Valley Had Most DWIs, Police Say New York State Police issued more than 13,000 tickets statewide during the 2025 Thanksgiving traffic enforcement initiative, with the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, and Long Island seeing some of the heaviest activity, according to new data released Wednesday, Dec. 3.   The campaign ran from Wednesday, Nov. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 30, and focused on DWI, distracted driving, speeding, and seatbelt violations. Troopers said they arrested 247 people for DWI and investigated 1,277 crashes, including two fatal incidents.  Additionally, sobriety checkpoints and extra patrols …

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East Fishkill, NY
Breaking News
Hidden Coke Compartment Found During Taconic Traffic Stop In East Fishkill: NYSP Hidden Coke Compartment Found During Taconic Traffic Stop In East Fishkill: NYSP Hidden Coke Compartment Found During Taconic Traffic Stop In East Fishkill: NYSP
Hidden Coke Compartment Found During Taconic Traffic Stop In East Fishkill: Nysp A traffic stop on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County led to a major drug arrest after a K9 found narcotics hidden inside a vehicle, police said. The stop happened in East Fishkill on Monday, Dec. 1, around 12:30 p.m., when troopers pulled over a northbound vehicle for multiple traffic violations. Authorities soon identified the driver as 52-year-old Kasein Deleston of Brooklyn, New York State Police said on Wednesday, Dec. 3. During the stop, State Police K9 Vinn sniffed the outside of the vehicle and alerted to the presence of narcotics, investigators said. A search of the vehicl…

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Middletown-Wallkill, NY
Breaking News
Driver Critically Injured In 2-Car Crash On Route 17 In Wallkill Driver Critically Injured In 2-Car Crash On Route 17 In Wallkill Driver Critically Injured In 2-Car Crash On Route 17 In Wallkill
Driver Critically Injured In 2-Car Crash On Route 17 In Wallkill A driver was left in critical condition after a two-car crash on Route 17 in Orange County, police said. The collision happened in Wallkill at around 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, on Route 17 East near Exit 116. When officers arrived, they found that the driver of one of the vehicles had suffered serious injuries, the Town of Wallkill Police Department said. Town of Wallkill Emergency Medical Services transported the injured operator to Garnet Health Medical Center, where police said the driver is listed in critical condition. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. More infor…

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Mount Vernon, NY
Breaking News
Teen Pulls Gun, Steals 17 Phones In Mount Vernon Robbery, Caught Fleeing Out Back Door: Police Teen Pulls Gun, Steals 17 Phones In Mount Vernon Robbery, Caught Fleeing Out Back Door: Police Teen Pulls Gun, Steals 17 Phones In Mount Vernon Robbery, Caught Fleeing Out Back Door: Police
Teen Pulls Gun, Steals 17 Phones In Mount Vernon Robbery, Caught Fleeing Out Back Door: Police A 16-year-old boy was arrested after police said he pulled a gun during a robbery at a Westchester County cell phone store and tried to flee out a back door before detectives chased him down.  Police said the incident happened on Monday, Dec. 1, just before 8 p.m., when detectives in the area of 440 East Sandford Blvd. in Mount Vernon saw what looked like an armed robbery unfolding inside the Metro by T-Mobile store, Mount Vernon Police said on Tuesday night, Dec. 2.  According to investigators, the teen, dressed in all black with his face covered, walked in and took out what appe…

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Rye, NY
Breaking News
Chilling Break-In: Man Chokes Victim, Shouts 'Where Is She' In Rye, Police Say Chilling Break-In: Man Chokes Victim, Shouts 'Where Is She' In Rye, Police Say Chilling Break-In: Man Chokes Victim, Shouts 'Where Is She' In Rye, Police Say
Chilling Break-In: Man Chokes Victim, Shouts 'Where Is She' In Rye, Police Say A 30-year-old man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a Westchester County home and choking his girlfriend's ex-partner while demanding to know the location of a woman, police said.  The incident happened in the City of Rye on Sunday, Nov. 30, around 11:30 p.m., when a 61-year-old Elizabeth Street resident reported waking up to the sound of someone entering his home, the City of Rye Police Department said on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Police said the man recognized the intruder as his ex-girlfriend’s current boyfriend, though he did not know his name.  The victim told officers he go…

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Southeast-Brewster, NY
Breaking News
Man Flees Traffic Stop With Child In Car, Linked To Theft At Southeast Business: Cops Man Flees Traffic Stop With Child In Car, Linked To Theft At Southeast Business: Cops Man Flees Traffic Stop With Child In Car, Linked To Theft At Southeast Business: Cops
Man Flees Traffic Stop With Child In Car, Linked To Theft At Southeast Business: Cops A 26-year-old Dutchess County man is facing a long list of charges after fleeing a traffic stop in Putnam County with a woman and a four-year-old child in his vehicle, authorities said.  The incident began just before 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, when the Westchester/Putnam Real Time Crime Center alerted deputies to a license plate reader hit tied to an earlier grand larceny investigation in Southeast, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said on Tuesday, Dec. 2. A deputy soon found the vehicle traveling on Route 9 and pulled it over, according to Sheriff Brian Hess.  As the deput…

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National Interest
New Rochelle's Craig Carton To Take Over WFAN Afternoon Shows: Tierney, Licata Out, Report Says New Rochelle's Craig Carton To Take Over WFAN Afternoon Shows: Tierney, Licata Out, Report Says New Rochelle's Craig Carton To Take Over WFAN Afternoon Shows: Tierney, Licata Out, Report Says
New Rochelle's Craig Carton To Take Over Wfan Afternoon Shows: Tierney, Licata Out, Report Says Craig Carton is returning once again to WFAN — this time to take over the station’s signature afternoon drive-time slot in a lineup shake-up that will remove midday hosts Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata from the schedule, according to a new report from The Athletic.  The outlet reported on Tuesday, Dec. 2, that Carton is finalizing a deal to lead the afternoon program beginning next year, marking his third stint at WFAN and his second time anchoring the station’s prized afternoon show. Meanwhile, the move will push Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber from afternoons to the 10 a.m. to…

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