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
Breaking News
Car Erupts In Flames Near Building In Philipstown Car Erupts In Flames Near Building In Philipstown Car Erupts In Flames Near Building In Philipstown
Car Erupts In Flames Near Building In Philipstown A fast-acting team of firefighters kept a vehicle fire from spreading to a nearby structure in Putnam County. Crews were dispatched around 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 6, to a report of a car fire near a building on Normandy Grange Road, just off Route 9D in Philipstown, according to the Garrison Volunteer Fire Company.  When first responders arrived, they found a vehicle fully engulfed in flames about 20 feet from a structure. Firefighters quickly deployed hand lines and brought the blaze under control, preventing it from reaching the nearby building.  No injuries were reported, and t…

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by Ben Crnic
Millbrook-Dover, NY
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Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Horse On Route 9G In Clinton (UPDATE) Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Horse On Route 9G In Clinton (UPDATE) Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Horse On Route 9G In Clinton (UPDATE)
Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Horse On Route 9G In Clinton (Update) This story has been updated.  A motorcyclist was killed after striking a horse in a tragic crash in Dutchess County, authorities said. The crash happened around 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, on Route 9G near North Creek Road in the Town of Clinton, according to New York State Police. Investigators found that Craig M. Butler, age 48, of Staatsburg, was riding a 2007 Chappy motorcycle northbound on Route 9G when he hit a horse that had wandered into the roadway.  The collision threw Butler from the motorcycle. Despite first responders' attempts at saving his life, he was pronounce…

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Spring Valley, NY
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Knife-Wielding Robbery Suspect Arrested After Stealing From Spring Valley Phone Store: Police Knife-Wielding Robbery Suspect Arrested After Stealing From Spring Valley Phone Store: Police Knife-Wielding Robbery Suspect Arrested After Stealing From Spring Valley Phone Store: Police
Knife-Wielding Robbery Suspect Arrested After Stealing From Spring Valley Phone Store: Police A 32-year-old man is facing felony charges after allegedly robbing a Hudson Valley phone store at knifepoint and stealing more than $3,600 in cash, police said.   The robbery happened just before 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, at Total Wireless, located at 39 South Main St. in Spring Valley, the Spring Valley Police Department announced on Monday, Oct. 6.  Investigators said a masked man entered the store, pulled out a knife, and demanded money from an employee. The victim complied, handing over $3,600 from the register before the suspect fled. Following what police described …

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Southeast-Brewster, NY
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18-Year-Old Caught With Child Sexual Abuse Material In Southeast: Sheriff 18-Year-Old Caught With Child Sexual Abuse Material In Southeast: Sheriff 18-Year-Old Caught With Child Sexual Abuse Material In Southeast: Sheriff
18-Year-Old Caught With Child Sexual Abuse Material In Southeast: Sheriff An 18-year-old Putnam County man is behind bars after authorities say they uncovered multiple files of child sexual abuse material on his devices during a joint investigation.  Wanderson Jimenez-Pinto of Southeast was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 2, following a search warrant executed at his residence, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday, Oct. 6.  The investigation began in July 2025 after the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office received a referral from the New York State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Working alongside special agents from Homeland…

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Stony Point, NY
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BMW Driver Killed After Trying To Pass Jeep Using Visitor Center On-Ramp In Stony Point: Cops BMW Driver Killed After Trying To Pass Jeep Using Visitor Center On-Ramp In Stony Point: Cops BMW Driver Killed After Trying To Pass Jeep Using Visitor Center On-Ramp In Stony Point: Cops
BMW Driver Killed After Trying To Pass Jeep Using Visitor Center On-Ramp In Stony Point: Cops A 29-year-old Sullivan County man was killed in a high-speed crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Rockland County, police said.  The collision happened around 3:15 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5, on the southbound side near Exit 17 in Stony Point, New York State Police confirmed on Monday, Oct. 6.  Investigators determined that a 2022 BMW, driven by Corey Gardner of Glen Spey, was traveling at a high rate of speed in the left lane behind a 2022 Jeep Compass.  The Jeep’s driver told police she saw the BMW approaching quickly in her rearview mirror before the vehicle veered on…

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Poughkeepsie, NY
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Over 100 People Involved In Poughkeepsie Brawl: Officer Assaulted, Several Arrested, Cops Say Over 100 People Involved In Poughkeepsie Brawl: Officer Assaulted, Several Arrested, Cops Say Over 100 People Involved In Poughkeepsie Brawl: Officer Assaulted, Several Arrested, Cops Say
Over 100 People Involved In Poughkeepsie Brawl: Officer Assaulted, Several Arrested, Cops Say A wild scene unfolded late Sunday night, Oct. 5, when more than 100 people were involved in a large brawl in a Dutchess County downtown, including one who punched an officer, police said. The fight broke out around 11:10 p.m. on Sunday near 50 Cannon St. in Poughkeepsie, prompting a flood of 911 calls reporting a massive disturbance, the city's police department said on Monday, Oct. 6. When officers arrived, they encountered a chaotic crowd engaged in a physical altercation. Police immediately called for backup, leading to a multi-agency response that included the Dutchess County Sheriff’s …

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Southeast-Brewster, NY
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Drunk Driver Caught With 2 Kids In Car With Him On I-84 In Southeast, Police Say Drunk Driver Caught With 2 Kids In Car With Him On I-84 In Southeast, Police Say Drunk Driver Caught With 2 Kids In Car With Him On I-84 In Southeast, Police Say
Drunk Driver Caught With 2 Kids In Car With Him On I-84 In Southeast, Police Say A Connecticut man is facing felony charges after allegedly driving drunk with two young children in his vehicle on Interstate 84 in New York, police said. The traffic stop that led to the arrest happened around 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, when a trooper pulled over a vehicle traveling eastbound on I-84 in the Putnam County town of Southeast for traffic violations, New York State Police announced on Monday, Oct. 6. During the stop, troopers said the driver — identified as 36-year-old Irving A. Alvarez Godoy of Danbury — showed signs of intoxication. Further investigation revealed that two …

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Pleasantville, NY
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Bear Safely Relocated After Wandering Through Pleasantville Neighborhoods Bear Safely Relocated After Wandering Through Pleasantville Neighborhoods Bear Safely Relocated After Wandering Through Pleasantville Neighborhoods
Bear Safely Relocated After Wandering Through Pleasantville Neighborhoods A bear that spent part of Sunday, Oct. 5, roaming through a Westchester village has been safely tranquilized and relocated following a coordinated effort between local, county, and state agencies. According to the Village of Pleasantville, police first began tracking the bear around midday Sunday after it was spotted near the Saw Mill Parkway, with sightings reported in the area of Cooley Street and Hobby Street. Although the bear was not acting aggressively, the Pleasantville Police Department advised residents to stay alert and expect an increased police presence while authorities mo…

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Briarcliff, NY
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Burger Chain Closes Only NY Location In Briarcliff Manor After Nearly Decade Burger Chain Closes Only NY Location In Briarcliff Manor After Nearly Decade Burger Chain Closes Only NY Location In Briarcliff Manor After Nearly Decade
Burger Chain Closes Only NY Location In Briarcliff Manor After Nearly Decade A longtime burger spot in Westchester has flipped its final patty, marking the end of the franchise's time in New York. Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes in Briarcliff Manor has permanently closed as of Monday, Oct. 6, after nearly a decade in the Chilmark Shopping Center at 1882 Pleasantville Rd., according to a notice posted on the restaurant’s front door. "We regret to inform you that after almost 10 years in the Chilmark Shopping Center, we have made the unfortunate decision to permanently close Mooyah Briarcliff Manor,” the sign reads. Ownership cited rising costs and a challenging b…

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Warwick, NY
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Event Promoters Charged After Overnight Party Sparks Noise Complaints In Warwick: Cops Event Promoters Charged After Overnight Party Sparks Noise Complaints In Warwick: Cops Event Promoters Charged After Overnight Party Sparks Noise Complaints In Warwick: Cops
Event Promoters Charged After Overnight Party Sparks Noise Complaints In Warwick: Cops A pair of New Jersey event promoters is facing charges after a late-night gathering in Orange County, NY, led to numerous noise complaints, police said.  Police said the incident happened overnight Sunday, Sept. 28, when residents reported loud music coming from the area of State School Road in the town of Warwick, the town's police department said on Friday, Oct. 3.  Responding officers discovered the source of the disturbance was an all-night event being held at the location. While the organizers had obtained a permit to host the gathering, investigators determined that the even…

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