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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New Windsor, NY
Breaking News
Narcotics, Cash Seized At Apartment Complex In New Windsor: Man Charged, Police Say Narcotics, Cash Seized At Apartment Complex In New Windsor: Man Charged, Police Say Narcotics, Cash Seized At Apartment Complex In New Windsor: Man Charged, Police Say
Narcotics, Cash Seized At Apartment Complex In New Windsor: Man Charged, Police Say A months-long drug investigation led to a major arrest and the recovery of narcotics and cash in Orange County, police said.  On Thursday, Sept. 11, officers from the New Windsor Police Department, FBI Hudson Valley Safe Streets Task Force, City of Newburgh Police, Town of Newburgh Police, and Orange County District Attorney investigators executed search warrants at two locations: Old Forge Hill Apartments in New Windsor and a residence on Broadway in Newburgh, New Windsor Police announced on Friday, Sept. 12.  The searches turned up narcotics, cash, and packaging materials, accor…

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by Ben Crnic
Newburgh, NY
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School District Truck Crashes Into Newburgh Home Near HS Track School District Truck Crashes Into Newburgh Home Near HS Track School District Truck Crashes Into Newburgh Home Near HS Track
School District Truck Crashes Into Newburgh Home Near HS Track A school district employee crashed a pickup truck into an Orange County home while driving near a school facility, officials said. The incident happened just after 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, when a Newburgh Enlarged City School District pickup truck crossed over South Street near Valley Avenue near the Newburgh Free Academy's track and struck a residence, according to City of Newburgh officials. The driver, an employee of the Newburgh Enlarged City School District, suffered minor injuries. No one inside the home was hurt, officials said.  The City of Newburgh Fire Department also re…

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by Ben Crnic
Spring Valley, NY
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8 Accused Of Selling Crack Cocaine Across Spring Valley, Nyack, Haverstraw, DA Says 8 Accused Of Selling Crack Cocaine Across Spring Valley, Nyack, Haverstraw, DA Says 8 Accused Of Selling Crack Cocaine Across Spring Valley, Nyack, Haverstraw, DA Says
8 Accused Of Selling Crack Cocaine Across Spring Valley, Nyack, Haverstraw, DA Says A months-long investigation into crack cocaine sales in Rockland County has led to the arrests of eight people, prosecutors announced.  The six-month probe targeted drug activity in the Village of Nyack, Village of Spring Valley, and Town of Haverstraw, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced on Friday, Sept. 12.  The names of the suspects who were indicted, arrested, and arraigned on charges of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, were announced as:  Maurice “Rich” Jones,…

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Pelham, NY
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Drunk Driver Found Sleeping In Car On I-95 In Pelham Almost Hits Cop After Waking Up: NYSP Drunk Driver Found Sleeping In Car On I-95 In Pelham Almost Hits Cop After Waking Up: NYSP Drunk Driver Found Sleeping In Car On I-95 In Pelham Almost Hits Cop After Waking Up: NYSP
Drunk Driver Found Sleeping In Car On I-95 In Pelham Almost Hits Cop After Waking Up: Nysp A driver from New Jersey is accused of passing out drunk behind the wheel in an active work zone on Interstate 95 in Westchester County, NY, then nearly hitting a trooper as he tried to drive away, police said. The incident a little before 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, in the town of Pelham, according to New York State Police. Troopers said they found Ramiro Efrain Tarcoguaman, 27, of New Jersey, unresponsive inside a 2013 Chevrolet stopped in the northbound center lane.  Officers broke a rear passenger window to reach him, at which point he allegedly shifted into drive, forcing a tr…

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by Ben Crnic
Cortlandt, NY
Your Community
$6M Croton Estate With River Views, Horse Farm, Pool, Guest Cottages Hits Market $6M Croton Estate With River Views, Horse Farm, Pool, Guest Cottages Hits Market $6M Croton Estate With River Views, Horse Farm, Pool, Guest Cottages Hits Market
$6M Croton Estate With River Views, Horse Farm, Pool, Guest Cottages Hits Market A sprawling Westchester County estate with a storied past and rare river views has just hit the market for $6 million. The property, known as Rolling Stone Farm, spans more than 106 acres at 99 Quaker Bridge Rd. in Croton-on-Hudson and features a 5,680-square-foot European-style home with five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, according to its Berkshire Hathaway listing.  Originally built in the 1930s for the Sears and Roebuck family, the stone-and-shingle residence is filled with architectural details such as leaded glass windows, wide-plank hardwood floors, and a dramatic slate entrance …

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Cortlandt, NY
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$10B Plan Could Restart Indian Point Nuclear Plant In Buchanan, Company Says: Report $10B Plan Could Restart Indian Point Nuclear Plant In Buchanan, Company Says: Report $10B Plan Could Restart Indian Point Nuclear Plant In Buchanan, Company Says: Report
$10B Plan Could Restart Indian Point Nuclear Plant In Buchanan, Company Says: Report Several years after ending operations, the Indian Point nuclear plant in the Hudson Valley could still be restarted, but it would take billions of dollars, according to a new report by Politico.  Kelly Trice, the President of Holtec International, which is in charge of dismantling the facility, told Politico that reviving the 2,000-megawatt plant is “possible,” though it would require political and financial backing from Gov. Kathy Hochul and President Donald Trump, the outlet reported on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Holtec’s proposal comes as New York leaders show increasing op…

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by Ben Crnic
Port Chester, NY
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Swing, Smash, Boom! Exploding Golf Balls Launch Indoor Simulator's Debut In Port Chester Swing, Smash, Boom! Exploding Golf Balls Launch Indoor Simulator's Debut In Port Chester Swing, Smash, Boom! Exploding Golf Balls Launch Indoor Simulator's Debut In Port Chester
Swing, Smash, Boom! Exploding Golf Balls Launch Indoor Simulator's Debut In Port Chester A new indoor golf and nightlife destination in Westchester made a dramatic debut — with exploding golf balls.  Five Iron Golf officially celebrated the grand opening of its Port Chester location on Thursday, Sept. 11, with a lively ribbon-cutting ceremony and a ceremonial “swing off” featuring golf balls that exploded on impact, according to the company.  Local leaders, including Port Chester Mayor Luis A. Marino, joined the event to mark the milestone. Located inside the new Abendroth Downtown development at 179 North Main St., the 7,700-square-foot venue features 10 state-of-th…

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by Ben Crnic
Greenburgh, NY
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Drunk Man Caught Nearly Twice Legal Limit With Child In Car On I-87 In Ardsley, Police Say Drunk Man Caught Nearly Twice Legal Limit With Child In Car On I-87 In Ardsley, Police Say Drunk Man Caught Nearly Twice Legal Limit With Child In Car On I-87 In Ardsley, Police Say
Drunk Man Caught Nearly Twice Legal Limit With Child In Car On I-87 In Ardsley, Police Say A New Jersey man is accused of driving drunk with a child in his vehicle after being stopped for speeding on Interstate 87 in Westchester County, NY, police said.  The arrest happened after an incident at around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, when troopers saw a 2025 Mazda CX-9 speeding northbound on I-87 and pulled it over in Ardsley, according to New York State Police. Troopers said the driver, Jose Vargas, 39, showed signs of impairment, including slurred speech, diminished reflexes, and the odor of alcohol. A child was also found in the back seat, police added. Vargas was arrested …

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by Ben Crnic
Newburgh, NY
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Person Struck, Killed By Train In Newburgh Person Struck, Killed By Train In Newburgh Person Struck, Killed By Train In Newburgh
Person Struck, Killed By Train In Newburgh A person was fatally struck by a train in Orange County on Thursday, Sept. 11, officials confirmed. The incident happened just before 1 p.m. on Thursday, when a CSX train hit a pedestrian on the tracks near Oak Street and River Road in the town of Newburgh, according to a CSX spokesperson.  Orange County EMS quickly responded but later reported that the person died from their injuries, officials said. No train crew members were hurt. “CSX extends its deepest sympathies to everyone impacted by this tragic incident and will continue to support local law enforcement as they complete the …

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by Ben Crnic
Middletown-Wallkill, NY
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Angry Driver Blocks Ambulance Heading To Emergency In Wallkill, Police Say Angry Driver Blocks Ambulance Heading To Emergency In Wallkill, Police Say Angry Driver Blocks Ambulance Heading To Emergency In Wallkill, Police Say
Angry Driver Blocks Ambulance Heading To Emergency In Wallkill, Police Say A 47-year-old man is accused of chasing down and blocking an ambulance that was rushing to an emergency call with its lights activated in Orange County, police said.  The incident happened around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10, on Route 78 near High Barney Road in Wallkill, New York State Police said on Friday, Sept. 12.  Troopers said a Town of Wawayanda paramedic was driving an ambulance in emergency mode when it legally passed a 2001 Chrysler.  The driver of the Chrysler, later identified as Terrill Osborne, 47, of Middletown, then allegedly followed the ambulance at h…

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