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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Philipstown, NY
On Your Side
Waterfront Restaurant Announces Last Day After 7 Years In Garrison: 'It Has Been Privilege' Waterfront Restaurant Announces Last Day After 7 Years In Garrison: 'It Has Been Privilege' Waterfront Restaurant Announces Last Day After 7 Years In Garrison: 'It Has Been Privilege'
Waterfront Restaurant Announces Last Day After 7 Years In Garrison: 'It Has Been Privilege' A Putnam County riverfront restaurant known for its scenic views and local charm is closing its doors after seven years in business.  Dolly’s Restaurant, located at 7 Garrison’s Landing in Garrison, announced on Instagram that Sunday, Nov. 2, will be its final night of service.   In their closing announcement last month, the restaurant thanked customers, staff, and neighbors for their support over the years. “To our loyal patrons, to our amazing staff over 7 years, to our friends and neighbors on the Landing, it has been a privilege,” the owners, Kimball and Shelle,y wrote. …

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by Ben Crnic
Monsey, NY
Breaking News
Car Plunges Into Lake At Park & Ride In Monsey: 2 Rescued Car Plunges Into Lake At Park & Ride In Monsey: 2 Rescued Car Plunges Into Lake At Park & Ride In Monsey: 2 Rescued
Car Plunges Into Lake At Park & Ride In Monsey: 2 Rescued Two people were rescued after a vehicle plunged into a lake at a Rockland County park-and-ride lot.  The incident happened Thursday, Oct. 9, when a vehicle lost control and went into the water at the Monsey Park and Ride, The Monsey Scoop reported.  Members of Chaverim of Rockland quickly responded to the scene and rescued both occupants from the submerged vehicle. The Monsey Scoop said that, thankfully, no injuries were reported in the incident.  Click here to read the full report from The Monsey Scoop. 

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
Breaking News
‘AI Homeless Man’ Prank Leads To False 911 Calls In Yonkers: 'It’s Dangerous,' Police Say ‘AI Homeless Man’ Prank Leads To False 911 Calls In Yonkers: 'It’s Dangerous,' Police Say ‘AI Homeless Man’ Prank Leads To False 911 Calls In Yonkers: 'It’s Dangerous,' Police Say
‘AI Homeless Man’ Prank Leads To False 911 Calls In Yonkers: 'It’s Dangerous,' Police Say A police department in Westchester County is warning residents about a new social media prank involving AI-generated images that has already led to several false 911 calls.  In an announcement on Friday, Oct. 10, the Yonkers Police Department said the so-called “AI Homeless Man” prank involves people using artificial intelligence to create realistic photos showing a stranger or homeless man inside someone’s home, sitting on a couch, standing in a doorway, or even appearing in a bedroom.  The images are then sent to roommates, family members, or partners to make them believe there’…

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by Ben Crnic
Beacon, NY
Breaking News
Garage Blaze Breaks Out In Beacon, Draws Heavy Firefighter Response Garage Blaze Breaks Out In Beacon, Draws Heavy Firefighter Response Garage Blaze Breaks Out In Beacon, Draws Heavy Firefighter Response
Garage Blaze Breaks Out In Beacon, Draws Heavy Firefighter Response Fire crews in Dutchess County raced to knock down a garage fire that broke out early Friday morning, Oct. 10. According to the Beacon Fire Department, units were dispatched around 6:24 a.m. on Friday after multiple reports of a fire on Liberty Street. While responding, Dutchess County 911 received conflicting calls suggesting a possible structure fire.  Firefighters arrived on scene within three minutes and found a working fire in a 15-by-25-foot detached garage, officials said. Crews immediately stretched a handline to extinguish the flames and protect a nearby building that was at ri…

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by Ben Crnic
Poughkeepsie, NY
Breaking News
Father 'Recklessly' Caused Daughter's Death From Fentanyl Exposure In Poughkeepsie: DA Father 'Recklessly' Caused Daughter's Death From Fentanyl Exposure In Poughkeepsie: DA Father 'Recklessly' Caused Daughter's Death From Fentanyl Exposure In Poughkeepsie: DA
Father 'Recklessly' Caused Daughter's Death From Fentanyl Exposure In Poughkeepsie: DA A Dutchess County man has been indicted in connection with the death of his 16-month-old daughter, who prosecutors say died from fentanyl intoxication.  Haitham Dasan, 49, was indicted by a Dutchess County Grand Jury and arraigned in County Court on Wednesday, Oct. 8, on a charge of second-degree manslaughter, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Oct. 10. Prosecutors allege the incident occurred on April 12, 2021, at a home on 75 Oakdale Ave. in the Town of Poughkeepsie, where Dasan "recklessly" caused the death of his daughter, 16-month-old Soraiya …

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by Ben Crnic
Middletown-Wallkill, NY
Breaking News
Middletown Man Sexually Abused 13-Year-Old Girl Multiple Times, Police Say Middletown Man Sexually Abused 13-Year-Old Girl Multiple Times, Police Say Middletown Man Sexually Abused 13-Year-Old Girl Multiple Times, Police Say
Middletown Man Sexually Abused 13-Year-Old Girl Multiple Times, Police Say An Orange County man has been arrested following an investigation into allegations that he sexually abused a 13-year-old girl, police announced.  Israel D. Torres Jr. of Middletown, age 47, was arrested after a State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation probe that began in August 2025, New York State Police said on Thursday, Oct. 9. Torres Jr. is accused of subjecting a 13-year-old girl to unlawful sexual contact on multiple occasions, police said.  He was charged with second-degree sexual abuse, forcible touching, and endangering the welfare of a child.  Torres Jr.…

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by Ben Crnic
Suffern, NY
Breaking News
10 Injured After Tesla Rear-Ends Minivan With Flat Tire On I-87 In Sloatsburg: Report 10 Injured After Tesla Rear-Ends Minivan With Flat Tire On I-87 In Sloatsburg: Report 10 Injured After Tesla Rear-Ends Minivan With Flat Tire On I-87 In Sloatsburg: Report
10 Injured After Tesla Rear-Ends Minivan With Flat Tire On I-87 In Sloatsburg: Report Ten people were hurt in a crash involving a Tesla and a minivan on the New York State Thruway in Rockland County early Friday morning. The crash happened around 2:15 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, on the northbound side of Interstate 87 near Exit 15A in Sloatsburg, The Monsey Scoop reported.   According to the outlet, a Tesla rear-ended a minivan that had pulled over with a flat tire, leaving both vehicles heavily damaged.  Ten people were injured in the crash, including two victims who suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries, the report said. All victims were listed in stable conditi…

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by Ben Crnic
Newburgh, NY
Breaking News
Boy, 13, Charged With Murder After 11-Year-Old Boy Shot Dead In Newburgh (UPDATE) Boy, 13, Charged With Murder After 11-Year-Old Boy Shot Dead In Newburgh (UPDATE) Boy, 13, Charged With Murder After 11-Year-Old Boy Shot Dead In Newburgh (UPDATE)
Boy, 13, Charged With Murder After 11-Year-Old Boy Shot Dead In Newburgh (Update) This story has been updated.  A 13-year-old boy has been charged with murder after an 11-year-old was fatally shot inside an Orange County home, police announced. According to an update from the City of Newburgh Police Department on Friday, Oct. 10, officers responded around 8:17 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, to a report of a shooting at 184 North Miller St., where they found an 11-year-old boy dead from a gunshot wound. Investigators from the department’s Detective Division and Non-Fatal Shooting Task Force launched an immediate investigation. A firearm was recovered at the scene, and th…

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by Ben Crnic
Haverstraw, NY
Breaking News
$1K Fraud Case: Undercover Bust Nabs Man Accused Of Selling Stolen Vacuum In Haverstraw $1K Fraud Case: Undercover Bust Nabs Man Accused Of Selling Stolen Vacuum In Haverstraw $1K Fraud Case: Undercover Bust Nabs Man Accused Of Selling Stolen Vacuum In Haverstraw
$1K Fraud Case: Undercover Bust Nabs Man Accused Of Selling Stolen Vacuum In Haverstraw A 32-year-old man was arrested after police said an undercover operation helped recover a stolen $1,000 vacuum cleaner that had been purchased using a fraudulent credit card in Rockland County. The investigation began after an Ohio-based company reported a fraudulent phone order for the vacuum, which was shipped to a business in Pomona and signed for on Monday, Sept. 8, the Haverstraw Police Department announced on Thursday, Oct. 9.  Not long after the delivery, the company was notified that the purchase had been disputed by the credit card provider, leaving the business out nearly $1,…

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by Ben Crnic
Washingtonville, NY
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'We Cannot Keep Up': Campbell Hall Eatery Announces Price Hikes Amid Rising Inflation, Costs 'We Cannot Keep Up': Campbell Hall Eatery Announces Price Hikes Amid Rising Inflation, Costs 'We Cannot Keep Up': Campbell Hall Eatery Announces Price Hikes Amid Rising Inflation, Costs
'We Cannot Keep Up': Campbell Hall Eatery Announces Price Hikes Amid Rising Inflation, Costs A longtime Orange County restaurant took to social media to explain why it will have to increase prices going forward, citing rising inflation.  In a post shared Sunday, Oct. 5, The Horse & Sulky Pub & Grill, located at 206 Sarah Wells Trail in Campbell Hall, announced that it would be increasing menu prices due to rising costs. “It’s been over 2 years since we’ve increased our prices and unfortunately we cannot keep up with the inflation!” the restaurant wrote in its message to customers, adding, “Thank you for your understanding."  The restaurant’s owners, Dave and Jean…

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