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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Suffern, NY
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Falcon Rescued After Getting Trapped In Tree At Cemetery In Airmont Falcon Rescued After Getting Trapped In Tree At Cemetery In Airmont Falcon Rescued After Getting Trapped In Tree At Cemetery In Airmont
Falcon Rescued After Getting Trapped In Tree At Cemetery In Airmont A falcon that became trapped high in a tree at a Rockland County cemetery was safely rescued thanks to quick teamwork between police officers and firefighters.  Officers responded on Friday, Nov. 7, to Evergreen Cemetery in the Village of Airmont after receiving a report of a falcon caught in a tree, its legs tangled and unable to break free, the Ramapo Police Department said.  The Tallman Fire Department was called in to assist and helped safely free the bird, police said. After it was untangled, the falcon flew away unharmed, according to the department.

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Haverstraw, NY
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Route 9W Stretch To Close During Day For 2 Weeks In Haverstraw: Here's When Route 9W Stretch To Close During Day For 2 Weeks In Haverstraw: Here's When Route 9W Stretch To Close During Day For 2 Weeks In Haverstraw: Here's When
Route 9W Stretch To Close During Day For 2 Weeks In Haverstraw: Here's When Rockland County drivers should expect delays and detours as a major stretch of Route 9W is set to close on weekdays for paving work, state transportation officials announced.  According to the New York State Department of Transportation, the closure will take place in Haverstraw between Haverstraw Road and Route 304 beginning Monday, Nov. 10, through Friday, Nov. 21, weekdays from 9 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m., weather permitting.  The closure is needed to facilitate paving activities along the busy roadway, the DOT said.  Motorists are urged to plan ahead, follow posted de…

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National Interest
Playland Plushie Plunderer Caught: Teen Charged In $57K Burglary, Vandalism Spree, Cops Say Playland Plushie Plunderer Caught: Teen Charged In $57K Burglary, Vandalism Spree, Cops Say Playland Plushie Plunderer Caught: Teen Charged In $57K Burglary, Vandalism Spree, Cops Say
Playland Plushie Plunderer Caught: Teen Charged In $57K Burglary, Vandalism Spree, Cops Say A New Jersey man accused of breaking into the Playland amusement park in New York, stealing hundreds of stuffed animals, and causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage has been arrested, officials said.  Bergen County resident Anthony Conkling, age 19, of Wyckoff, New Jersey, surrendered this week to Westchester County Police detectives investigating the overnight burglary and vandalism spree that hit Playland Park between Sept. 23 and 24, county officials announced on Friday, Nov. 7. Conkling was charged with third-degree burglary and second-degree criminal mischief, both felonies…

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Poughkeepsie, NY
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Man Found With Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine After Drug Deal Spotted By Police In Poughkeepsie: Cops Man Found With Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine After Drug Deal Spotted By Police In Poughkeepsie: Cops Man Found With Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine After Drug Deal Spotted By Police In Poughkeepsie: Cops
Man Found With Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine After Drug Deal Spotted By Police In Poughkeepsie: Cops A man was arrested after police officers on foot patrol saw what appeared to be a hand-to-hand drug deal in progress in Dutchess County, authorities said.  The incident happened just before 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6, when officers patrolling the 400 block of Main Street in Poughkeepsie saw activity consistent with a drug transaction, the city's police department said on Friday, Nov. 7. Officers soon interviewed a man later identified as Bryan Bucchioni, age 41, police said. During the investigation, Bucchioni was allegedly found with quantities of fentanyl and crack cocaine, along…

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Monroe, NY
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Fatal Crash Prompts Investigation On Route 17M In Monroe (DEVELOPING) Fatal Crash Prompts Investigation On Route 17M In Monroe (DEVELOPING) Fatal Crash Prompts Investigation On Route 17M In Monroe (DEVELOPING)
Fatal Crash Prompts Investigation On Route 17M In Monroe (Developing) A fatal crash shut down a busy Orange County intersection Friday morning, Nov. 7, prompting an active police investigation and traffic delays, authorities said. The Monroe Police Department reported just after 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, that officers were investigating a single-vehicle crash in the area of Route 17M and Route 208 in Monroe. Police said the investigation is ongoing and asked drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes. According to 511NY, the crash involved fatalities and resulted in lane closures on Route 17M eastbound at Route 208, with one lane blocked as of early Fr…

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Montgomery-Walden, NY
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Teen Charged After Razor Blade Assault At Valley Central High School: Police Teen Charged After Razor Blade Assault At Valley Central High School: Police Teen Charged After Razor Blade Assault At Valley Central High School: Police
Teen Charged After Razor Blade Assault At Valley Central High School: Police A 15-year-old student was arrested after a violent altercation at an Orange County high school left another student injured with a razor blade, police said.   The incident happened on Thursday, Nov. 6, at Valley Central High School in the Town of Montgomery, the Town of Montgomery Police Department said in an announcement on Friday, Nov. 7.  Police said two students were involved in a physical altercation that resulted in injuries to both. One of the students was cut with a razor blade during the fight.  The situation was immediately contained by Town of Montgomery Poli…

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New City, NY
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‘Damaging Deepfake Act’ Passed To Crack Down On AI Abuse In Rockland County ‘Damaging Deepfake Act’ Passed To Crack Down On AI Abuse In Rockland County ‘Damaging Deepfake Act’ Passed To Crack Down On AI Abuse In Rockland County
‘Damaging Deepfake Act’ Passed To Crack Down On AI Abuse In Rockland County Rockland County lawmakers have passed a new law aimed at stopping the spread of dangerous AI-generated images, videos, and audio that can destroy reputations and fuel online abuse. On Thursday, Nov. 6, the Rockland County Legislature announced its unanimous vote to adopt the Damaging Deepfake Act, which makes it a crime to knowingly create or share digitally deceptive media that falsely depicts an identifiable person without their consent.  Those who weaponize artificial intelligence for harassment, fraud, or impersonation can face fines or jail time, with tougher penalties for repeat …

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Albany, NY
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Civilian Employee Fatally Shoots Themselves Inside Upstate NY Prison Administration Building Civilian Employee Fatally Shoots Themselves Inside Upstate NY Prison Administration Building Civilian Employee Fatally Shoots Themselves Inside Upstate NY Prison Administration Building
Civilian Employee Fatally Shoots Themselves Inside Upstate NY Prison Administration Building A civilian staff member at an upstate New York prison fatally shot themselves in a prison administrative building on Friday morning, Nov. 7, state correction officials said. The incident happened at the Marcy Correctional Facility in Oneida County, where the staff member entered the administration building and took his own life with a firearm, the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision said in a statement on Friday morning.  Staff members immediately began lifesaving measures, and EMTs and law enforcement were called to the scene. However, the staff member c…

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Nanuet, NY
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Motorcyclist Airlifted After Serious Crash At Busy Nanuet Intersection Motorcyclist Airlifted After Serious Crash At Busy Nanuet Intersection Motorcyclist Airlifted After Serious Crash At Busy Nanuet Intersection
Motorcyclist Airlifted After Serious Crash At Busy Nanuet Intersection A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash at a busy Rockland County intersection.  The collision happened Thursday night, Nov. 6, in Nanuet at the intersection of Route 59 and Smith Street, The Monsey Scoop reported.  Emergency crews from Nanuet EMS, Rockland Paramedics, and the Clarkstown Police Department responded to the scene. According to the outlet, the victim — who was conscious and alert at the scene — was airlifted by medevac to Westchester Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries. Click here to read the full report from The Monsey Scoop. 

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New City, NY
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Firefighter From New City Burned In Bronx Explosion Caused By Lit Cigarette (UPDATE) Firefighter From New City Burned In Bronx Explosion Caused By Lit Cigarette (UPDATE) Firefighter From New City Burned In Bronx Explosion Caused By Lit Cigarette (UPDATE)
Firefighter From New City Burned In Bronx Explosion Caused By Lit Cigarette (Update) A firefighter from Rockland County was among seven New York City firefighters injured in a Bronx explosion caused by a discarded cigarette, officials said.  The incident happened on Wednesday, Nov. 5, in front of 1000 Fox St. in the Bronx, when a lit cigarette ignited nearby garbage, spreading flames to a parked vehicle and triggering a major explosion, according to FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito.  Esposito said the garbage fire ignited the vehicle's gas tank.  Five firefighters were treated for serious burns to their arms and faces. All seven injured members are exp…

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