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
School District Pushes For Road Safety After Crossing Guard’s Death In Poughkeepsie School District Pushes For Road Safety After Crossing Guard’s Death In Poughkeepsie School District Pushes For Road Safety After Crossing Guard’s Death In Poughkeepsie
School District Pushes For Road Safety After Crossing Guard’s Death In Poughkeepsie Following the tragic death of a beloved Dutchess County crossing guard, city and school officials met to discuss safety changes along the busy roadway where he was struck only one day away from celebrating his 36th anniversary with his wife. James Montanino, 72, was fatally hit by a car Monday morning, Sept. 29, while helping children cross at 372 Church St. near Smith Elementary School in Poughkeepsie, as Daily Voice previously reported.  Police said the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. No alcohol or drugs are suspected, and the crash is being t…

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White Plains, NY
Breaking News
Trump Administration Slashes Westchester Homeland Security Funding By 90%, County Says Trump Administration Slashes Westchester Homeland Security Funding By 90%, County Says Trump Administration Slashes Westchester Homeland Security Funding By 90%, County Says
Trump Administration Slashes Westchester Homeland Security Funding By 90%, County Says Westchester officials are warning of a devastating blow to public safety after they say federal homeland security funding was cut by 90 percent.  According to the county, Westchester’s allocation will drop from $1.3 million to just $130,000 following reductions by the Trump administration. County Executive Ken Jenkins condemned the move, noting that Westchester — home to more than one million residents — sits next to New York City, has a major airport, and a nuclear power plant currently being decommissioned. "It is outrageous that as we continue to mourn those lost on 9/11, the Trump…

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Yonkers, NY
Breaking News
High-Rise Apartment Building Partially Collapses In The Bronx After Explosion In Chimney Shaft High-Rise Apartment Building Partially Collapses In The Bronx After Explosion In Chimney Shaft High-Rise Apartment Building Partially Collapses In The Bronx After Explosion In Chimney Shaft
High-Rise Apartment Building Partially Collapses In The Bronx After Explosion In Chimney Shaft A large emergency response is underway in the Bronx following a partial building collapse, city officials said. The incident happened at 8:10 a.m. on Wednesday morning, Oct. 1, at a high-rise apartment building at 205 Alexander Ave., according to NYC Emergency Management. According to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, there was an explosion at the building in the chimney leading to the boiler room.  Crews from the FDNY and NYPD are on the scene, with firefighters continuing operations and police handling site security and street closures. Crews used dogs to search the debris and did not…

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Beekman-Poughquag, NY
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Vandals Cause ‘Terrible Damage’ At Athletic Field In Beekman Vandals Cause ‘Terrible Damage’ At Athletic Field In Beekman Vandals Cause ‘Terrible Damage’ At Athletic Field In Beekman
Vandals Cause ‘Terrible Damage’ At Athletic Field In Beekman A parks department in Dutchess County is asking for the public’s help after significant vandalism was discovered at a local park. According to Beekman Recreation and Parks, “terrible damage” was done to Doherty Park Field 3 at 839 Beekman Rd., which is used by the Dutchess Gaelic Athletic Association, the department said on Sunday, Sept. 28. Photos released of the damage show deep tire tread marks in loops throughout the field.  The parks department urged anyone with information to call their office at 845-227-5783.  The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office is now investigating…

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Haverstraw, NY
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Overnight Blaze Destroys Garage In West Haverstraw Overnight Blaze Destroys Garage In West Haverstraw Overnight Blaze Destroys Garage In West Haverstraw
Overnight Blaze Destroys Garage In West Haverstraw A late-night fire tore through a detached garage in Rockland County, drawing a large volunteer response. Crews were dispatched around 2 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28, to 35 East Railroad Ave. in West Haverstraw, according to the West Haverstraw Fire Department. Firefighters arrived to find a two-story, wood-framed garage fully engulfed in flames. The building was located about 150 feet behind a residence, firefighters said. The first arriving engine found a hydrant and firefighters stretched three hose lines, working to knock down the fire and protect nearby structures. In total, 35 firefighter…

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New City, NY
Breaking News
First 2025 Human Case Of West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County First 2025 Human Case Of West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County First 2025 Human Case Of West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County
First 2025 Human Case Of West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County The first human case of West Nile virus this season has been confirmed in Rockland County, officials announced. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Health Commissioner Mary Leahy announced the detection of the virus in a county resident on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The resident's place of residence was not made public.  According to county officials, West Nile virus is most commonly spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. State health data shows that as of Saturday, Sept. 20, there were 26 human cases of West Nile virus outside New York City and 11 cases within NYC this year.&…

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Red Hook, NY
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Staff Member Abused Resident At Behavioral Health Facility In Red Hook: Police Staff Member Abused Resident At Behavioral Health Facility In Red Hook: Police Staff Member Abused Resident At Behavioral Health Facility In Red Hook: Police
Staff Member Abused Resident At Behavioral Health Facility In Red Hook: Police A staff member at a Dutchess County behavioral health facility has been arrested following allegations of physically abusing a resident, police said. Investigators said they received the report on Monday, Sept. 29, from Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, located at 40 Devereux Way in the town of Red Hook, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Police said their investigation determined that Samuel I. Ezechukwu, 49, of Red Hook, struck a resident in the back and held the resident’s head down while transporting facility residents.  Ezechukwu was arrested on Tuesday…

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Rye, NY
Breaking News
Man Steals Electronics From Elementary School In Rye, Caught In Another State: Police Man Steals Electronics From Elementary School In Rye, Caught In Another State: Police Man Steals Electronics From Elementary School In Rye, Caught In Another State: Police
Man Steals Electronics From Elementary School In Rye, Caught In Another State: Police A Connecticut man has been arrested in connection with a burglary at a Westchester County, NY school earlier this month, police announced.  The incident happened on the night of Monday, Sept. 8, when the Bruno M. Ponterio Ridge Street School in Rye Brook, part of the Blind Brook School District, was broken into, the Rye Brook Police Department said on Tuesday, Sept. 30.  Several electronic devices belonging to the school district were stolen, according to authorities.  Police began investigating and, with help from the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, West…

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Yonkers, NY
Obituaries
Man, 28, Who Grew Up Attending Yonkers Schools Dies Suddenly: 'He Was The Party' Man, 28, Who Grew Up Attending Yonkers Schools Dies Suddenly: 'He Was The Party' Man, 28, Who Grew Up Attending Yonkers Schools Dies Suddenly: 'He Was The Party'
Man, 28, Who Grew Up Attending Yonkers Schools Dies Suddenly: 'He Was The Party' The family of a 28-year-old man who grew up attending school in Westchester before moving down south is remembering him for his vibrant energy after his unexpected death.  Conway, South Carolina resident Nicholas Thomas Hold, 28, who grew up going to schools in Yonkers, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 21, according to his obituary.  Born on Staten Island in 1997, Hold grew up in Yonkers and attended Sacred Heart Grade School and High School, where he formed lifelong friendships, according to his family.  In 2024, he moved to South Carolina, where he quickly made new frien…

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White Plains, NY
Breaking News
Ex-Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ Star From Westchester Behind $175M Startup Fraud Learns Her Fate: Feds Ex-Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ Star From Westchester Behind $175M Startup Fraud Learns Her Fate: Feds Ex-Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ Star From Westchester Behind $175M Startup Fraud Learns Her Fate: Feds
Ex-Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ Star From Westchester Behind $175M Startup Fraud Learns Her Fate: Feds A New York native and University of Pennsylvania graduate who once made the Forbes “30 Under 30” list for her startup success has now been sentenced in federal court for orchestrating a massive fraud scheme that duped JPMorgan Chase into a $175 million acquisition. Charlie Javice, 31, who grew up in Westchester County, NY, was sentenced Monday, Sept. 29, to an 85-month federal prison term after being convicted in March of conspiracy, wire fraud, bank fraud, and securities fraud, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. Javice founded the college financial…

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