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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Mount Vernon, NY
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Fugitive Who Fled To Mexico After Raping Child In Mount Vernon Gets Prison Time Fugitive Who Fled To Mexico After Raping Child In Mount Vernon Gets Prison Time Fugitive Who Fled To Mexico After Raping Child In Mount Vernon Gets Prison Time
Fugitive Who Fled To Mexico After Raping Child In Mount Vernon Gets Prison Time A 53-year-old man who fled to Mexico nearly two decades ago after raping a young child in Westchester County will spend more than a decade in state prison, prosecutors announced.  Galo Herrera, who was extradited back to New York earlier this year, was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Friday, Oct. 31, after previously pleading guilty to first-degree rape, Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced on Monday, Nov. 3. Herrera was also sentenced to 20 years of post-release supervision and must register as a sex offender. A permanent order of protection was issued for th…

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Albany, NY
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Pickup Truck Crashes Into DOT Work Zone In Central NY: 2 Hospitalized Pickup Truck Crashes Into DOT Work Zone In Central NY: 2 Hospitalized Pickup Truck Crashes Into DOT Work Zone In Central NY: 2 Hospitalized
Pickup Truck Crashes Into DOT Work Zone In Central NY: 2 Hospitalized A pickup truck towing a trailer crashed into a New York State Department of Transportation work zone, injuring a DOT worker and the driver.   The crash happened around 10:43 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, on Interstate 88 eastbound in the Chenango County village of Afton, where seven DOT employees were filling potholes along the roadway, New York State Police said. Police said a Dodge 3500 pickup truck towing an enclosed trailer carrying picnic tables struck a DOT attenuator vehicle, a safety truck designed to absorb impact and protect road crews.  The DOT worker operating the atte…

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Beekman-Poughquag, NY
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2 Kilos Of Cocaine, 235 Grams Of Fentanyl Seized On Taconic Parkway In LaGrange: Police 2 Kilos Of Cocaine, 235 Grams Of Fentanyl Seized On Taconic Parkway In LaGrange: Police 2 Kilos Of Cocaine, 235 Grams Of Fentanyl Seized On Taconic Parkway In LaGrange: Police
2 Kilos Of Cocaine, 235 Grams Of Fentanyl Seized On Taconic Parkway In LaGrange: Police A routine traffic stop on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County led to a major drug seizure after police found more than two kilograms of cocaine and over 200 grams of fentanyl in a vehicle, authorities said.   The incident happened on Friday, Oct. 31, at around 2:30 p.m., when troopers pulled over a vehicle traveling northbound on the Taconic in the Town of LaGrange for a traffic violation, New York State Police announced on Monday, Nov. 3. The driver, identified as Jaquon L. Dancy, 30, of Poughkeepsie, was the only one in the vehicle. During the stop, State Police K9 Vinn…

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Yonkers, NY
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ICE Takes Several In Custody In Yonkers, Mayor Confirms ICE Takes Several In Custody In Yonkers, Mayor Confirms ICE Takes Several In Custody In Yonkers, Mayor Confirms
ICE Takes Several In Custody In Yonkers, Mayor Confirms Immigration and Customs Enforcement took several people into custody in a Westchester County city on Monday, Nov. 3, officials confirmed. In a statement released Monday afternoon, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said that a federal task force involving multiple law enforcement agencies, including ICE, conducted an operation in South Yonkers that resulted in several arrests as part of an ongoing federal investigation.  The mayor emphasized that the Yonkers Police Department was not involved in the operation and that the federal activity has concluded. "The operation is over, and there is…

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Yorktown, NY
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Woman Steals $1.8K In Skin Care Products From CVS In Yorktown: Police Woman Steals $1.8K In Skin Care Products From CVS In Yorktown: Police Woman Steals $1.8K In Skin Care Products From CVS In Yorktown: Police
Woman Steals $1.8K In Skin Care Products From CVS In Yorktown: Police A 31-year-old Long Island woman is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing nearly $1,900 worth of skin care products from a CVS Pharmacy in Northern Westchester, police said.   Suffolk County resident Deanna Belmonte of East Moriches, 31, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 30, and charged with fourth-degree grand larceny, Yorktown Police announced on Monday, Nov. 3. The charge stems from a Monday, Sept. 15 theft at the CVS located at 2000 Commerce St. in Yorktown, where officers responded around 3 p.m. to reports of a larceny in progress. After investigating, police d…

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Haverstraw, NY
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Multiple Injured In Fiery Head-On Crash In Thiells Multiple Injured In Fiery Head-On Crash In Thiells Multiple Injured In Fiery Head-On Crash In Thiells
Multiple Injured In Fiery Head-On Crash In Thiells Several people were injured after a head-on collision sparked a vehicle fire in Rockland County, authorities said.  The crash happened late Sunday night, Nov. 2, near the intersection of West Ramapo Road and Rosman Road, according to the Thiells Fire Department.  Thiells Fire Chief Connolly came across the wreck while returning from a residential fire alarm and immediately called for assistance. Crews from Thiells Fire, Hatzoloh EMS, Spring Hill EMS, Haverstraw EMS, Haverstraw Police, and Rockland Paramedics all responded, The Monsey Scoop reported. Firefighters said that one of the vehicl…

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Suffern, NY
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Over 100 Guns Turned In At Gun Buyback Event In Suffern Over 100 Guns Turned In At Gun Buyback Event In Suffern Over 100 Guns Turned In At Gun Buyback Event In Suffern
Over 100 Guns Turned In At Gun Buyback Event In Suffern More than a hundred firearms are now out of circulation after a gun buyback event in Rockland County, officials announced.   Held on Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Leo Lydon Community Center in Suffern, the event resulted in the collection of 118 firearms, including 71 handguns, 25 rifles and shotguns, 21 assault weapons, and one non-functioning firearm, District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II said. The effort was a partnership between the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office and the Suffern Police Department, with the goal of reducing gun violence through voluntary firearm turn-ins.…

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Monsey, NY
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Van Jumps Sidewalk To Pass School Bus, Nearly Hits 2 Boys In Monsey: Report Van Jumps Sidewalk To Pass School Bus, Nearly Hits 2 Boys In Monsey: Report Van Jumps Sidewalk To Pass School Bus, Nearly Hits 2 Boys In Monsey: Report
Van Jumps Sidewalk To Pass School Bus, Nearly Hits 2 Boys In Monsey: Report A shocking dashcam video out of Rockland County shows a van mounting a sidewalk and coming within inches of hitting two young boys, according to reports.  The incident happened on Friday, Oct. 31, in Monsey on Remsen Avenue near Dolson Road, where a school bus had stopped with its yellow flashers on, preparing to pick up the children waiting on the corner, The Monsey Scoop reported on Sunday, Nov. 2.  Instead of stopping, the van sped onto the sidewalk to go around the bus, narrowly missing the boys as they jumped backward just in time, according to the outlet. The terrifying moment was ca…

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Yonkers, NY
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New Home For Trans, Gender-Expansive Young Adults Launches In NYC: 'Beacon Of Safety' New Home For Trans, Gender-Expansive Young Adults Launches In NYC: 'Beacon Of Safety' New Home For Trans, Gender-Expansive Young Adults Launches In NYC: 'Beacon Of Safety'
New Home For Trans, Gender-Expansive Young Adults Launches In NYC: 'Beacon Of Safety' A first-of-its-kind safe haven for trans and gender-expansive young adults has opened in New York City — a new step in the fight against LGBTQ+ youth homelessness.  The Ali Forney Center, the nation’s largest organization supporting LGBTQ youth facing homelessness, officially cut the ribbon on Casa Cecilia on Thursday, Oct. 31.  The new residence will provide a permanent, affirming home for 20 young adults as they take their first steps toward independence, the organization said. "This home is a promise that every young person deserves safety, dignity, and belonging regardless of…

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Poughkeepsie, NY
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Man Driving Stolen Car Caught With 2 Loaded Guns In Poughkeepsie: Police Man Driving Stolen Car Caught With 2 Loaded Guns In Poughkeepsie: Police Man Driving Stolen Car Caught With 2 Loaded Guns In Poughkeepsie: Police
Man Driving Stolen Car Caught With 2 Loaded Guns In Poughkeepsie: Police A 42-year-old man was arrested in Dutchess County after police found him driving a vehicle stolen from Ulster County containing two loaded, stolen handguns, authorities announced.  Officers were alerted around 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2, after a vehicle reported stolen in Ulster County was spotted in Poughkeepsie, the city's police department said on Monday, Nov. 3.  Just under 20 minutes later, at 8:48 a.m., patrol officers located the vehicle near Lent Street and Smith Street, where it was occupied solely by the driver, identified as Christopher Leslie, age 42, according to aut…

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