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
Breaking News
Man Fires 12 Shots In Busy Area, Injuring 1 In Poughkeepsie: Faces Attempted Murder, DA Says Man Fires 12 Shots In Busy Area, Injuring 1 In Poughkeepsie: Faces Attempted Murder, DA Says Man Fires 12 Shots In Busy Area, Injuring 1 In Poughkeepsie: Faces Attempted Murder, DA Says
Man Fires 12 Shots In Busy Area, Injuring 1 In Poughkeepsie: Faces Attempted Murder, DA Says A 31-year-old man accused of firing a dozen shots on a busy Dutchess County street over the summer, hitting an innocent bystander in the process, has been arraigned on attempted murder charges.  Poughkeepsie resident Anthony Guillen was arraigned on Friday, Nov. 28, in Dutchess County Court on six felony counts returned by a grand jury, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office announced on Saturday, Nov. 29. The indictment includes two counts of attempted murder, two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and two separate counts of first-degree assault…

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Yonkers, NY
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Woman, 78, Killed After Being Struck While Crossing Street In Yonkers Woman, 78, Killed After Being Struck While Crossing Street In Yonkers Woman, 78, Killed After Being Struck While Crossing Street In Yonkers
Woman, 78, Killed After Being Struck While Crossing Street In Yonkers A 78-year-old woman died after being hit by a vehicle while crossing a Westchester County street.  The crash happened in Yonkers just after 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, near the intersection of Central Park Avenue northbound and Clark Street, according to Detective Lieutenant Frank DiDomizio of the Yonkers Police Department.  DiDomizio said first responders gave emergency aid at the scene before taking the woman to a nearby hospital. She later died from her injuries.  Investigators said the driver stayed at the scene and has been cooperating. According to police, ea…

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Poughkeepsie, NY
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Man Accused Of Trafficking Cocaine, Fighting Officers During Arrest In Poughkeepsie: DA Man Accused Of Trafficking Cocaine, Fighting Officers During Arrest In Poughkeepsie: DA Man Accused Of Trafficking Cocaine, Fighting Officers During Arrest In Poughkeepsie: DA
Man Accused Of Trafficking Cocaine, Fighting Officers During Arrest In Poughkeepsie: DA A narcotics investigation in Dutchess County led to the arrest of a 48-year-old man accused of dealing large quantities of cocaine and violently resisting officers while trying to grab their weapon, authorities said.   Agents said they began investigating after receiving intelligence about drug sales inside an apartment on Main Street in the City of Poughkeepsie. During the probe, investigators made multiple controlled purchases that led them to identify Angel Lebron as the alleged dealer, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force said on Wednesday, Nov. 2…

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Kingston, NY
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Pedestrian Seriously Hurt In Hit-Run In Kingston: SUV, Driver Found Soon After, Cops Say Pedestrian Seriously Hurt In Hit-Run In Kingston: SUV, Driver Found Soon After, Cops Say Pedestrian Seriously Hurt In Hit-Run In Kingston: SUV, Driver Found Soon After, Cops Say
Pedestrian Seriously Hurt In Hit-Run In Kingston: SUV, Driver Found Soon After, Cops Say A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by an SUV that fled the scene in Ulster County, police said. The crash happened in Kingston on Friday, Nov. 21, just before 1:50 p.m. on the Boulevard near Stewart's Shops. Kingston Police said on Tuesday, Nov. 25, that a 41-year-old person was crossing the street just south of the crosswalk when an SUV hit them and immediately drove off.  Kingston firefighters took the victim to HealthAlliance Hospital before they were transferred to Westchester Medical Center with serious injuries.  Police said the SUV and its driver were fo…

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Bethpage, NY
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NYSP Staff May Have Used Work Creds To Improperly Get Into Ryder Cup: Superintendent NYSP Staff May Have Used Work Creds To Improperly Get Into Ryder Cup: Superintendent NYSP Staff May Have Used Work Creds To Improperly Get Into Ryder Cup: Superintendent
Nysp Staff May Have Used Work Creds To Improperly Get Into Ryder Cup: Superintendent New York State Police are under outside investigation after top members of the agency’s executive staff were revealed to have possibly improperly used work-related credentials to get into the Ryder Cup on Long Island earlier this year.  In a statement on Wednesday, Nov. 26, New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said the allegations center on staff who “may have used work credentials supplied by the PGA, or possibly other free passes, to improperly gain admission to the Ryder Cup tournament on Long Island for themselves and in some cases, family members.”  …

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Middletown-Wallkill, NY
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New Eatery Brings Bold Indian Flavors To Middletown: Already Has Rave Reviews New Eatery Brings Bold Indian Flavors To Middletown: Already Has Rave Reviews New Eatery Brings Bold Indian Flavors To Middletown: Already Has Rave Reviews
New Eatery Brings Bold Indian Flavors To Middletown: Already Has Rave Reviews A burst of delicious Indian flavors has arrived in Orange County, where a new eatery is now drawing crowds with an enormous menu of South and North Indian dishes after opening its doors earlier this year. Dosa Grill, located in Middletown at 265 Route 211, opened in September and, since then, has received plenty of praise from visitors. According to the restaurant’s website, the eatery aims to "bring the bold and vibrant flavors of South and North Indian cuisine to your plate." The menu includes dosas, curries, biryanis, tandoori specials, and a long list of vegetarian choices. Starters ra…

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Pleasantville, NY
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Truck Strikes Bridge On Route 9A In Pleasantville Truck Strikes Bridge On Route 9A In Pleasantville Truck Strikes Bridge On Route 9A In Pleasantville
Truck Strikes Bridge On Route 9A In Pleasantville A truck struck a bridge along Route 9A in Westchester County on Wednesday morning, Nov. 26, causing heavy damage to its trailer and prompting a response from state transportation crews. The strike happened on the northbound lanes at Pleasantville Road in Pleasantville on Wednesday morning and led to crews and bridge inspectors being sent to the scene, the New York State Department of Transportation said.  Photos released by the agency show the trailer's roof severely damaged. The incident caused the northbound lanes to close for much of the morning.  According to the agency, they…

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Beekman-Poughquag, NY
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Man Re-Arrested After Returning To Pharmacy He’s Accused Of Burglarizing In Beekman: Sheriff Man Re-Arrested After Returning To Pharmacy He’s Accused Of Burglarizing In Beekman: Sheriff Man Re-Arrested After Returning To Pharmacy He’s Accused Of Burglarizing In Beekman: Sheriff
Man Re-Arrested After Returning To Pharmacy He’s Accused Of Burglarizing In Beekman: Sheriff A 38-year-old man was arrested twice on the same day after deputies said he returned to the Dutchess County pharmacy he was ordered to stay away from after allegedly burglarizing it, authorities said.  Beekman resident Ryan T. Gabriel, age 38, was first arrested on Saturday, Nov. 22, after deputies responded to the Total Care Pharmacy at 2859 Route 55 in Beekman around 3:40 p.m. for a reported burglary in progress, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office said on Wednesday, Nov. 26. When they arrived, they found that the building had been forced open, an alarm was sounding, and items had b…

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Bay Shore, NY
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Bay Shore Man Sexually Abused 8-Year-Old Daughter, Threatened To Beat Her: Here's His Fate Bay Shore Man Sexually Abused 8-Year-Old Daughter, Threatened To Beat Her: Here's His Fate Bay Shore Man Sexually Abused 8-Year-Old Daughter, Threatened To Beat Her: Here's His Fate
Bay Shore Man Sexually Abused 8-Year-Old Daughter, Threatened To Beat Her: Here's His Fate A Long Island man will spend decades in prison after a jury found him guilty of repeatedly sexually abusing his young daughter over the course of a year, prosecutors said. The 33-year-old defendant — a Bay Shore man whose name is being withheld to protect the identity of the child victim — was sentenced to 23 years in prison, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Wednesday, Nov. 26. The man was convicted in October of first-degree course of sexual conduct against a child, first-degree incest, and endangering the welfare of a child.  Tierney sa…

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Cairo-Durham, NY
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Missing Man's Remains Found On His Cairo Property: Family Members Charged, Sheriff Says Missing Man's Remains Found On His Cairo Property: Family Members Charged, Sheriff Says Missing Man's Remains Found On His Cairo Property: Family Members Charged, Sheriff Says
Missing Man's Remains Found On His Cairo Property: Family Members Charged, Sheriff Says A missing persons investigation in Greene County has led to the discovery of a man’s remains and the arrest of three people, including two now charged with murder, authorities announced.  The case began on Tuesday, Nov. 18, when the Town of Cairo Police Department opened an investigation into the disappearance of 69-year-old Roger Pitt of Cairo. Police initially received information suggesting Pitt had gathered his belongings and driven away in his 1987 Mercedes-Benz, according to the Greene County Sheriff's Office. However, investigators soon learned that details provided by family me…

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