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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Stony Point, NY
Obituaries
Ex-Fire Chief, Longtime Volunteer From Stony Point Dies At 46: 'Steady As Lighthouse In Storm' Ex-Fire Chief, Longtime Volunteer From Stony Point Dies At 46: 'Steady As Lighthouse In Storm' Ex-Fire Chief, Longtime Volunteer From Stony Point Dies At 46: 'Steady As Lighthouse In Storm'
Ex-Fire Chief, Longtime Volunteer From Stony Point Dies At 46: 'Steady As Lighthouse In Storm' A Rockland County fire department is mourning the loss of a longtime volunteer and former chief who dedicated nearly three decades to protecting his community.  Stony Point resident John Schaber, ex-chief of the South Spring Valley Fire District, died Sunday, Sept. 28, at the age of 46, the fire district announced.  Schaber joined the fire service in 1996 at just 17 years old, following in the footsteps of his stepfather, Lloyd “Bill” Jablin, his brother Chris, and his mother Patricia. Even after his stepfather was killed in the line of duty in 1998, Schaber’s passion for fir…

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by Ben Crnic
Port Chester, NY
Breaking News
Port Chester Firefighter Sent To Home Country Despite Family's Efforts: 'We Tried Our Hardest' Port Chester Firefighter Sent To Home Country Despite Family's Efforts: 'We Tried Our Hardest' Port Chester Firefighter Sent To Home Country Despite Family's Efforts: 'We Tried Our Hardest'
Port Chester Firefighter Sent To Home Country Despite Family's Efforts: 'We Tried Our Hardest' A Westchester firefighter who was detained by immigration officials earlier this year has now been deported to Ecuador, according to his family. In a Facebook post on Friday, Sept. 26, Port Chester firefighter Milton Guamarrigra thanked the Port Chester Fire Department, village officials, and community members for their support during his detention.   "I appreciate the Village of Port Chester NY and the Fire Department who was standing for me and I’m very proud to be part of the village," Guamarrigra wrote, adding, "Unfortunately, I got sent back to my hometown in Cuenca, Ecuador. Trusting …

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by Ben Crnic
Bedford, NY
On Your Side
Deli Announces Sale In Katonah, Will Feature New Ownership Deli Announces Sale In Katonah, Will Feature New Ownership Deli Announces Sale In Katonah, Will Feature New Ownership
Deli Announces Sale In Katonah, Will Feature New Ownership After half a decade, the owners of a Westchester County deli have passed the business on to new hands.  Paulie's Deli, located in Katonah at 24 Woodsbridge Rd., announced on Tuesday, Sept. 30, that it was sold to a new owner.  "After 5 wonderful years, we've sold Paulie's Deli," owners Paul and Margo wrote on a sign outside the business, adding, "We're so grateful for your support — it's been an honor to serve you!"  The owners also urged customers to "please welcome the new owner, Edgar, with love."  The eatery is known for its Double Barrel Roasters coffee, sandwiche…

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by Ben Crnic
Stony Point, NY
Breaking News
Teacher Injured On Bear Mountain State Park Trail Rescued During School Outing Teacher Injured On Bear Mountain State Park Trail Rescued During School Outing Teacher Injured On Bear Mountain State Park Trail Rescued During School Outing
Teacher Injured On Bear Mountain State Park Trail Rescued During School Outing A school outing to Bear Mountain State Park ended in a dramatic rescue when a teacher was injured on a steep trail.  The incident happened on Monday, Sept. 29, when the teacher slipped on one of the mountain’s rugged stone steps just 15 minutes into the hike and suffered an ankle injury during a school trip from Brooklyn, The Monsey Scoop reported.  As the teacher was unable to walk, staff members called Central Hatzoloh, which routed the call to Rockland Hatzoloh. Rockland Hatzoloh then contacted Chaverim of Rockland’s Search and Rescue unit, as well as New York State Park Police and Fores…

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by Ben Crnic
Newburgh, NY
Breaking News
Woman Trapped Under Deck After Lawn Mower Crash Rescued In Newburgh Woman Trapped Under Deck After Lawn Mower Crash Rescued In Newburgh Woman Trapped Under Deck After Lawn Mower Crash Rescued In Newburgh
Woman Trapped Under Deck After Lawn Mower Crash Rescued In Newburgh Firefighters in Orange County rescued a woman after she became trapped under a deck while riding a lawn mower. The incident happened at around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28, at a home on Orchard Heights Drive in Newburgh, according to the Middle Hope Fire Department. Crews arrived to find the woman still on the riding mower but pinned beneath the rear deck of the house. She told responders she had been trapped for about 15 minutes before a neighbor heard her cries for help and called 911.  Fire officials said the woman could not feel or move her leg or foot when emergency servic…

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by Ben Crnic
Greenburgh, NY
On Your Side
New Supermarket To Replace Former Rite Aid In Hartsdale, Officials Say New Supermarket To Replace Former Rite Aid In Hartsdale, Officials Say New Supermarket To Replace Former Rite Aid In Hartsdale, Officials Say
New Supermarket To Replace Former Rite Aid In Hartsdale, Officials Say A vacant pharmacy space in Westchester is set to become a new supermarket, officials announced. According to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, Key Food Co-Op will open a grocery store at 196 East Hartsdale Ave. in Hartsdale, the former site of Rite Aid.  Feiner said he spoke with landlord Louis Weisman, who confirmed that a lease had been signed. He thanked Weisman for rejecting other potential tenants in order to secure a supermarket, which many residents had been requesting since Rite Aid closed. "Many older residents live in the apartments on E Hartsdale Ave, and their qualit…

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by Ben Crnic
National Interest
New City Native Charged In Mass Shooting At North Carolina Bar That Killed 3 New City Native Charged In Mass Shooting At North Carolina Bar That Killed 3 New City Native Charged In Mass Shooting At North Carolina Bar That Killed 3
New City Native Charged In Mass Shooting At North Carolina Bar That Killed 3 A native of the Hudson Valley, NY, has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting at a North Carolina waterfront bar that left three people dead and five others injured.  The shooting happened at around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the American Fish Company on Yacht Basin Drive in the city of Southport, North Carolina, according to the city's police department.  Police said a suspect in a boat, identified as Nigel Max Edge, 40, of Oak Island, opened fire into the crowd, killing three patrons and wounding five more. The gunman fled by water toward Oak Island.  Ar…

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by Ben Crnic
Monsey, NY
Breaking News
VIDEO: Huge Black Bear Seen Snacking Under Monsey Porch VIDEO: Huge Black Bear Seen Snacking Under Monsey Porch VIDEO: Huge Black Bear Seen Snacking Under Monsey Porch
Video: Huge Black Bear Seen Snacking Under Monsey Porch A large black bear was seen snacking on the contents of a garbage bag in Rockland County in preparation for its upcoming hibernation.  The sighting was reported on Sunday, Sept. 28, and happened on Concord Drive In Monsey, according to a report by The Monsey Scoop.  A video of the sighting released by the outlet shows the bear digging into sweets in a garbage bag underneath a local porch.  The sighting comes days after a family of bears was seen dumpster diving on Sky Meadow Road in Suffern, as Daily Voice previously reported.   Officials from the New York State Department of Environmenta…

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by Ben Crnic
New City, NY
Obituaries
Girl, 14, Killed In Triple-Fatal Crash In New City Remembered For 'Great Energy,' Selflessness Girl, 14, Killed In Triple-Fatal Crash In New City Remembered For 'Great Energy,' Selflessness Girl, 14, Killed In Triple-Fatal Crash In New City Remembered For 'Great Energy,' Selflessness
Girl, 14, Killed In Triple-Fatal Crash In New City Remembered For 'Great Energy,' Selflessness Community members are coming together to help cover funeral costs for a 14-year-old girl killed in a violent Rockland County crash over the weekend whose loved ones say was a selfless person who could always cheer people up.  Nuria Fajardo of Stony Point, 14, was one of three people who died when a Honda Civic crashed into a tree in New City around 3 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28, near North Little Tor Road and Roberts Road, as Daily Voice reported.   The crash also claimed the lives of Andrew Pinos, 20, of Nanuet, and Larry Buestan, 18, of Thiells. Police said the car sustai…

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by Ben Crnic
Rivertowns, NY
Breaking News
Political Signs Reported Stolen From Property In Irvington: Could Result In Charges, Cops Say Political Signs Reported Stolen From Property In Irvington: Could Result In Charges, Cops Say Political Signs Reported Stolen From Property In Irvington: Could Result In Charges, Cops Say
Political Signs Reported Stolen From Property In Irvington: Could Result In Charges, Cops Say Police in one Westchester village are warning residents that tampering with or stealing signs — including political ones — could lead to criminal charges.  The Irvington Police Department said Friday, Sept. 26, that they have received multiple reports of signs being removed from both public and private property.  Chief Francis Pignatelli reminded the community that damaging or removing signs without authorization is prohibited and may carry serious consequences. “Removing or damaging signs without permission may constitute theft, criminal mischief, or, in some cases, violations o…

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