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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New Rochelle, NY
Obituaries
New Rochelle School Bus Aide, Devoted Dog Shelter Volunteer Dies At 56 New Rochelle School Bus Aide, Devoted Dog Shelter Volunteer Dies At 56 New Rochelle School Bus Aide, Devoted Dog Shelter Volunteer Dies At 56
New Rochelle School Bus Aide, Devoted Dog Shelter Volunteer Dies At 56 A woman from Westchester County remembered for her deep compassion, love for animals, and gentle presence with children died following a battle with cancer.  Jodi Ann Spear, who grew up in Mount Vernon and later lived in Yonkers and New Rochelle, died on Monday, Nov. 24, at the age of 56, according to her obituary.  Spear spent her life caring for others—whether through her work in the City School District of New Rochelle or her dedication to dog rescue organizations, her obituary said. Born on Jan. 2, 1969, to Joseph and Peggy Spear, she grew up with her younger brother, Philip,…

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Peekskill, NY
Breaking News
Old Building To Get New Life As Library, Affordable Housing In Downtown Peekskill Old Building To Get New Life As Library, Affordable Housing In Downtown Peekskill Old Building To Get New Life As Library, Affordable Housing In Downtown Peekskill
Old Building To Get New Life As Library, Affordable Housing In Downtown Peekskill A major redevelopment project in a Westchester County downtown will transform an old building into a brand-new public library in addition to making space for affordable housing and commercial space.  The new library will be built at the historic "Worker's Comp Building" at 41 North Division St. in Peekskill, replacing the Field Library’s current location on Nelson Avenue, The Children’s Village announced on Tuesday, Dec. 2.  It will be part of a larger transformation of the historic Worker’s Comp Building into a mixed-use site featuring 22 affordable homes and 11,000 squ…

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Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
Breaking News
Law & Order: SVU Filming To Include 'Loud Explosion Sound' In Blauvelt Law & Order: SVU Filming To Include 'Loud Explosion Sound' In Blauvelt Law & Order: SVU Filming To Include 'Loud Explosion Sound' In Blauvelt
Law & Order: SVU Filming To Include 'Loud Explosion Sound' In Blauvelt Residents in Rockland County may hear a loud explosion sound as part of a controlled pyrotechnic effect being used during a production for "Law & Order: SVU."  The filming will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 3, on private property in Blauvelt near Western Highway and Leber Road, according to Orangetown Economic Development and Tourism Director Carmel Reilly.  The production company plans to detonate a brief pyrotechnic burst around 11 a.m., which officials say will last just one to two seconds but will likely carry across the surrounding area.  The Orangetown Police …

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National Interest
25-Year-Old Athlete, Aspiring Firefighter Killed In Crash In Union Vale 25-Year-Old Athlete, Aspiring Firefighter Killed In Crash In Union Vale 25-Year-Old Athlete, Aspiring Firefighter Killed In Crash In Union Vale
25-Year-Old Athlete, Aspiring Firefighter Killed In Crash In Union Vale A 25-year-old Dutchess County man killed in a single-vehicle crash is being remembered as a successful college athlete, loyal friend, and passionate outdoorsman whose life touched countless people across the region.  Poughquag resident Ryan E. Nichols, 25, was killed in a crash in Union Vale on Friday, Nov. 28, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The crash happened at around 6:40 p.m., on Clove Road near Mack Road. According to investigators, a 2016 Dodge Ram driven by Nichols was heading south when he lost control and struck a tree.  Nichols suffered serious…

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Yorktown, NY
Breaking News
Woman Drove Drunk, Crashed With 2 Kids In Car On Route 6 In Yorktown: Police Woman Drove Drunk, Crashed With 2 Kids In Car On Route 6 In Yorktown: Police Woman Drove Drunk, Crashed With 2 Kids In Car On Route 6 In Yorktown: Police
Woman Drove Drunk, Crashed With 2 Kids In Car On Route 6 In Yorktown: Police A 40-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly driving drunk with two children in her car and crashing on Route 6 in Northern Westchester, police said. The incident happened in Yorktown on Saturday, Nov. 29, just after 2:45 p.m., when officers were called to Route 6 and Sunnyside Street for a motor vehicle crash, the Yorktown Police Department said on Monday, Dec. 1.  Police said the driver, identified at the scene as Yorktown resident Judith Lena, had been involved in a collision that left her vehicle with possible injuries reported.    During the investigat…

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Washingtonville, NY
Breaking News
'Alarming' Election Misconduct, Voter Suppression Alleged In South Blooming Grove: Senator 'Alarming' Election Misconduct, Voter Suppression Alleged In South Blooming Grove: Senator 'Alarming' Election Misconduct, Voter Suppression Alleged In South Blooming Grove: Senator
'Alarming' Election Misconduct, Voter Suppression Alleged In South Blooming Grove: Senator A New York state senator says his office has uncovered a series of serious violations in an Orange County village, alleging that officials suppressed voter turnout and broke multiple state laws during a recent election.  State Sen. James Skoufis, who represents the 42nd District, said on Monday, Dec. 1, that the monthlong investigation began after South Blooming Grove residents came forward saying they never knew the Oct. 22, 2025, election was happening.  According to Skoufis, some residents claimed they experienced intimidation or suppression from village officials. Da…

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Tarrytown-SleepyHollow, NY
Breaking News
Thousands Sign Petition To Bring Back ‘Tappan Zee Bridge’ Name Thousands Sign Petition To Bring Back ‘Tappan Zee Bridge’ Name Thousands Sign Petition To Bring Back ‘Tappan Zee Bridge’ Name
Thousands Sign Petition To Bring Back ‘Tappan Zee Bridge’ Name A growing movement to restore the historic name “Tappan Zee Bridge” is gaining traction, with thousands of people signing a petition urging New York lawmakers to reverse the 2017 renaming of the span now known as the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.   The Change.org petition—signed by 4,318 supporters as of Tuesday, Dec. 2 —calls on the State Legislature and governor to reinstate the original name, arguing that it honors both the Indigenous Tappan people who lived along the Hudson River and the region’s early Dutch heritage. Supporters say the name “Tappan Zee,” long used by residents, hold…

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Poughkeepsie, NY
Breaking News
Poughkeepsie Cops Talk Man From Mid-Hudson Bridge, Lead Him To Safety Poughkeepsie Cops Talk Man From Mid-Hudson Bridge, Lead Him To Safety Poughkeepsie Cops Talk Man From Mid-Hudson Bridge, Lead Him To Safety
Poughkeepsie Cops Talk Man From Mid-Hudson Bridge, Lead Him To Safety Police stopped a person from leaping from the Mid-Hudson Bridge after he was found to be in crisis.  The calls came in just before 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, when a suicidal man was reported to be on the bridge, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said on Monday, Dec. 1.  Officers and members of the department’s Hostage Negotiation Team responded and located the man. Police said officers then used their crisis-intervention training to begin talking with him and were eventually able to guide him off the bridge to safety.  The man was taken to a local hospital for evalu…

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Southampton, NY
Breaking News
Driver Bolts From Stop, Ditches SUV, But Caught After Drone-Led Search In Southampton: Police Driver Bolts From Stop, Ditches SUV, But Caught After Drone-Led Search In Southampton: Police Driver Bolts From Stop, Ditches SUV, But Caught After Drone-Led Search In Southampton: Police
Driver Bolts From Stop, Ditches SUV, But Caught After Drone-Led Search In Southampton: Police A 21-year-old driver was arrested after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop on Sunrise Highway on Long Island and triggering a large search involving multiple police units and a drone team. The incident happened on Friday, Nov. 21, when officers attempted to stop a white Infiniti SUV traveling west on the highway, the Southampton Town Police Department said on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Police said the driver ignored flashing emergency lights and sirens and sped off at a high rate of speed. Officers eventually ended the pursuit for safety reasons and began investigating the vehicle. The SUV was late…

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Newburgh, NY
Breaking News
Late-Night Blaze Breaks Out Inside Gas Station In Newburgh Late-Night Blaze Breaks Out Inside Gas Station In Newburgh Late-Night Blaze Breaks Out Inside Gas Station In Newburgh
Late-Night Blaze Breaks Out Inside Gas Station In Newburgh A late-night fire at a gas station along Route 300 in Orange County brought multiple fire departments to the scene.  The call came in at 9:13 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, when a blaze was reported at a Mobil gas station at 1423 NY-300 in Newburgh, according to the Winona Lake Fire Engine Company 2.  Winona Lake firefighters, along with automatic mutual aid from Orange Lake Fire District and Orange County Car 13, were soon dispatched to the scene. Crews then arrived and found heavy smoke coming from the building. Firefighters eventually found an active fire in a back ro…

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