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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Chester, NY
Breaking News
Ambulance Crashes Into Pole In Chester Ambulance Crashes Into Pole In Chester Ambulance Crashes Into Pole In Chester
Ambulance Crashes Into Pole In Chester An ambulance struck a pole in Orange County on Wednesday evening, Sept. 17, prompting an emergency response, officials said. According to Chester Town Supervisor Brandon Holdridge, the crash happened shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Black Meadow Road, when an Empress EMS unit collided with a utility pole. Emergency services quickly responded to the scene to help. Holdridge noted that, according to Empress representatives, no one was seriously injured in the incident. He added that the vehicle involved was not the dedicated ambulance rig assigned to the Town and Village of Chester. Chester Polic…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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Check Your Name: $453M In Unclaimed Funds Awaits Westchester Residents, Officials Say Check Your Name: $453M In Unclaimed Funds Awaits Westchester Residents, Officials Say Check Your Name: $453M In Unclaimed Funds Awaits Westchester Residents, Officials Say
Check Your Name: $453M In Unclaimed Funds Awaits Westchester Residents, Officials Say If you're strapped for cash, you may want to check if Westchester County owes you money — hundreds of millions of dollars are waiting to be claimed by people and organizations, officials said.  County Executive Ken Jenkins and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said Wednesday, Sept. 17, that Westchester residents, businesses, nonprofits, and religious institutions have about $453 million in unclaimed funds currently on the books.  "Too often, people don’t realize they’re owed money—and the truth is, you could be one of them," Jenkins said, adding, "Westchester resi…

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by Ben Crnic
Monsey, NY
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Helmet Saves Child From Serious Injury After Taxi Crash In Monsey: Report Helmet Saves Child From Serious Injury After Taxi Crash In Monsey: Report Helmet Saves Child From Serious Injury After Taxi Crash In Monsey: Report
Helmet Saves Child From Serious Injury After Taxi Crash In Monsey: Report A child escaped serious injury after being struck by a taxi while riding a bicycle in Rockland County.  The incident happened on Thursday, Sept. 18, at the intersection of Route 306 and Edison Court in Monsey, where emergency responders from Rockland Hatzoloh and the Ramapo Police Department were called to the scene, The Monsey Scoop reported. The outlet said the child, who was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, suffered only minor injuries.  Click here to read the full report by The Monsey Scoop. 

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by Ben Crnic
Carmel, NY
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Gun Violence Drops In These Hudson Valley Cities, Hochul Says: Here's Why Gun Violence Drops In These Hudson Valley Cities, Hochul Says: Here's Why Gun Violence Drops In These Hudson Valley Cities, Hochul Says: Here's Why
Gun Violence Drops In These Hudson Valley Cities, Hochul Says: Here's Why Gun violence is on the decline in several Hudson Valley cities, with officials crediting a new initiative for the progress.  Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday, Sept. 16, that across the 28 municipalities participating in New York State’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative, including Mount Vernon, Yonkers, and Poughkeepsie, shooting incidents with injury fell 14 percent in the first eight months of 2025 compared to the same period last year.  The number of people shot dropped 22 percent, and gun-related deaths decreased by nearly a third, Hochul ad…

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by Ben Crnic
Briarcliff, NY
On Your Side
Bittersweet Goodbye: Chocolate Shop To Close In Briarcliff Manor, Reveals Last Day Bittersweet Goodbye: Chocolate Shop To Close In Briarcliff Manor, Reveals Last Day Bittersweet Goodbye: Chocolate Shop To Close In Briarcliff Manor, Reveals Last Day
Bittersweet Goodbye: Chocolate Shop To Close In Briarcliff Manor, Reveals Last Day A longtime favorite for chocolate lovers in Westchester will soon close its doors.  The Chocolate Chalet, located at 74 North State Rd. in Briarcliff Manor, announced that it will be shutting down in mid-October, with its final day set for Friday, Oct. 3. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce The Chocolate Chalet will be closing its doors in mid-October,” the shop shared in a post to customers last month, adding, “We are deeply grateful for your loyalty, kindness, and support through the years—you have been more than customers, you’ve been part of our story.”  Known for its …

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by Ben Crnic
Haverstraw, NY
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Deer Caused Fiery Palisades Parkway Crash In Pomona, Video Released Of Heroic Rescue (UPDATE) Deer Caused Fiery Palisades Parkway Crash In Pomona, Video Released Of Heroic Rescue (UPDATE) Deer Caused Fiery Palisades Parkway Crash In Pomona, Video Released Of Heroic Rescue (UPDATE)
Deer Caused Fiery Palisades Parkway Crash In Pomona, Video Released Of Heroic Rescue (Update) New York State Police have released new details — and dramatic video — from a fiery crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Rockland County that nearly cost a driver his life.  The crash happened around 4:40 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, near Exit 12 in Ramapo, as Daily Voice previously reported.  Troopers said on Wednesday, Sept. 17, that the driver of a Subaru Crosstrek struck a deer while traveling northbound, lost control, and slammed into a tree in the center median. The impact left him with two fractured ankles and facial injuries, unable to escape as the vehicle’s engine comp…

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by Ben Crnic
New Windsor, NY
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Woman Held Against Will, Guns Found In New Windsor Home: Man Charged, Police Say Woman Held Against Will, Guns Found In New Windsor Home: Man Charged, Police Say Woman Held Against Will, Guns Found In New Windsor Home: Man Charged, Police Say
Woman Held Against Will, Guns Found In New Windsor Home: Man Charged, Police Say A 27-year-old man was arrested on gun charges after allegedly holding a woman at an Orange County home against her will, police said. The case unfolded on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at around 10:18 a.m. when officers responded to a residence on Vails Gate Heights Drive in New Windsor after receiving a report that a woman was being held against her will, the New Windsor Police Department said on Wednesday, Sept. 17.  When officers arrived, they were able to make contact with everyone inside. The victim told police there were guns in the home, prompting detectives to secure the residence and obt…

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by Ben Crnic
Port Jervis, NY
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1 Hospitalized After Car, Motorcycle Collide In Port Jervis 1 Hospitalized After Car, Motorcycle Collide In Port Jervis 1 Hospitalized After Car, Motorcycle Collide In Port Jervis
1 Hospitalized After Car, Motorcycle Collide In Port Jervis One person was taken to a hospital after a motorcycle and a car collided in Orange County. The crash happened on Wednesday evening, Sept. 17, on Front Street in Port Jervis near Sussex Street, according to the Port Jervis Fire Department. One person involved was transported to a medical center by EMS after suffering injuries.  More information about the crash was not immediately available. 

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by Ben Crnic
Suffern, NY
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Head-On Crash On Route 202 In Montebello Sends Multiple To Hospital Head-On Crash On Route 202 In Montebello Sends Multiple To Hospital Head-On Crash On Route 202 In Montebello Sends Multiple To Hospital
Head-On Crash On Route 202 In Montebello Sends Multiple To Hospital A serious head-on collision in Rockland County brought a massive emergency response and left multiple people injured.  The crash happened on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the intersection of Route 202 and Lake Road in Montebello, according to the report by The Monsey Scoop. Emergency crews from Hatzoloh EMS, Ramapo Police, Faist EMS, Rockland Paramedics, and the Tallman Fire Department all rushed to the scene. Officials told the outlet that the victims sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. They were taken to Westchester Medical Center for treatment. No further details about the c…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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'Hard No': Westchester County Exec Comes Out Against Indian Point Restart 'Hard No': Westchester County Exec Comes Out Against Indian Point Restart 'Hard No': Westchester County Exec Comes Out Against Indian Point Restart
'Hard No': Westchester County Exec Comes Out Against Indian Point Restart Westchester County’s top official is making it clear: the Indian Point nuclear power plant should stay shut down. On Tuesday, Sept. 16, County Executive Ken Jenkins announced his strong opposition to any effort to restart the Buchanan facility, urging the Westchester County Board of Legislators to pass a resolution formally declaring the county’s stance.  "Opening this plant again is a hard no," Jenkins said, adding, "New York State has access to low-cost, environmentally conscious energy alternatives including solar, wind, geothermal and hydropower – we don’t need or want Indian …

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