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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Minisink Valley, NY
Breaking News
Man, 25, Killed When Car Slams Into Wall, Utility Pole On Route 284 In Unionville Man, 25, Killed When Car Slams Into Wall, Utility Pole On Route 284 In Unionville Man, 25, Killed When Car Slams Into Wall, Utility Pole On Route 284 In Unionville
Man, 25, Killed When Car Slams Into Wall, Utility Pole On Route 284 In Unionville A 25-year-old man was killed after his car ran off the road, struck a cement wall, overturned, and hit a utility pole in Orange County, police said.  Unionville resident Aidan R. Dean, 25, died in a single-vehicle crash on Route 284 in the Village of Unionville on Wednesday, Sept. 2, New York State Police announced on Thursday, Sept. 3.  Troopers responded to Route 284 at Jersey Avenue at around 9:40 p.m. A preliminary investigation found that Dean was driving a 2003 Honda north on Route 284 when the vehicle left the right shoulder for reasons that are still under investigati…

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by Ben Crnic
Beacon, NY
Obituaries
Former Beacon City Judge, Dutchess County Assistant DA Dies At 63 After Cancer Battle Former Beacon City Judge, Dutchess County Assistant DA Dies At 63 After Cancer Battle Former Beacon City Judge, Dutchess County Assistant DA Dies At 63 After Cancer Battle
Former Beacon City Judge, Dutchess County Assistant DA Dies At 63 After Cancer Battle A longtime Dutchess County judge and former assistant district attorney who served his community for more than three decades has died.  The Honorable Timothy G. Pagones, a former City of Beacon judge and longtime member of the Dutchess County legal community, died at home surrounded by his family at the age of 63 on Tuesday, Sept. 1, according to his obituary.  The Dutchess County District Attorney's Office remembered Pagones in a post on Thursday, Sept. 3, as both a distinguished public servant and a mentor whose personality left a lasting mark on his colleagues.   "To…

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by Ben Crnic
Spring Valley, NY
Breaking News
Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing 10-Year-Old In Spring Valley, Jailed Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing 10-Year-Old In Spring Valley, Jailed Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing 10-Year-Old In Spring Valley, Jailed
Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing 10-Year-Old In Spring Valley, Jailed A 42-year-old man has been arrested in Rockland County after a 10-year-old girl reported that she had been sexually abused multiple times, police said.  Spring Valley resident Pierre Sterling was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 1, following an investigation into the sexual abuse of a young girl, the Spring Valley Police Department announced on Thursday, Sept. 3.  The investigation began on Aug. 24, when a 10-year-old girl reported that an adult man had sexually abused her on multiple occasions, police said. Detectives later identified Sterling as the suspect with help from the Orl…

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by Ben Crnic
Albany, NY
Breaking News
NY AG Sues Trump Admin Over Funding For Gender-Affirming Care For Transgender Teens NY AG Sues Trump Admin Over Funding For Gender-Affirming Care For Transgender Teens NY AG Sues Trump Admin Over Funding For Gender-Affirming Care For Transgender Teens
NY AG Sues Trump Admin Over Funding For Gender-Affirming Care For Transgender Teens New York Attorney General Letitia James said her office is joining several other states in suing the Trump administration over a new federal rule restricting federal funding for gender-affirming care provided to transgender teenagers.  James joined 20 other attorneys general and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro in filing the lawsuit on Wednesday, Sept. 2, challenging a rule issued by the US Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.  Several other attorneys general are joining New York in the lawsuit, including Connecticut, Maryland, Ma…

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by Ben Crnic
Mahopac, NY
Breaking News
Search Still On For Missing Mahopac Man: Over 2.5K Acres Searched In Upstate Wilderness Search Still On For Missing Mahopac Man: Over 2.5K Acres Searched In Upstate Wilderness Search Still On For Missing Mahopac Man: Over 2.5K Acres Searched In Upstate Wilderness
Search Still On For Missing Mahopac Man: Over 2.5K Acres Searched In Upstate Wilderness The search for a missing 73-year-old Putnam County man whose RV was discovered at a remote Upstate New York campsite has now covered more than 2,500 acres, officials said.  Mahopac resident Craig Streeter remains missing a month after he was last seen in Indian Lake on Sunday, Aug. 2, according to an update released by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on Wednesday, Sept. 2.  Over the past two and a half weeks, DEC Forest Rangers have joined dozens of personnel from several other agencies, including New York State Police, in searching the Moose River Plai…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
Breaking News
Westchester Slams Trump Denying Disaster Aid For Blizzard That Caused $168M Of Damage In NY Westchester Slams Trump Denying Disaster Aid For Blizzard That Caused $168M Of Damage In NY Westchester Slams Trump Denying Disaster Aid For Blizzard That Caused $168M Of Damage In NY
Westchester Slams Trump Denying Disaster Aid For Blizzard That Caused $168M Of Damage In NY Westchester County officials are blasting the Trump administration's decision to deny federal disaster assistance for a February blizzard that caused more than $168 million in damage across New York, including the lower Hudson Valley and Long Island. Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins joined Gov. Kathy Hochul in criticizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency's denial of the state's appeal for a Major Disaster Declaration on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The declaration would have opened the door to federal assistance for costs stemming from the storm, which affected New York City, Lon…

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
Breaking News
Man Struck By Liberty Lines Bus After Stumbling Off Sidewalk In Yonkers Man Struck By Liberty Lines Bus After Stumbling Off Sidewalk In Yonkers Man Struck By Liberty Lines Bus After Stumbling Off Sidewalk In Yonkers
Man Struck By Liberty Lines Bus After Stumbling Off Sidewalk In Yonkers A pedestrian was hospitalized after stumbling off a sidewalk and being struck by a Liberty Lines bus in Westchester County, police said.  The incident happened in the area of 25 Prospect St. in Yonkers at around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, according to Yonkers Police.  Police said the man stumbled off the sidewalk before he was struck by the bus.  He was taken to an area hospital in stable condition. 

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
Breaking News
Cops ID Woman Accused Of Abandoning Newborn In ShopRite In White Plains Cops ID Woman Accused Of Abandoning Newborn In ShopRite In White Plains Cops ID Woman Accused Of Abandoning Newborn In ShopRite In White Plains
Cops ID Woman Accused Of Abandoning Newborn In ShopRite In White Plains Police have identified a 32-year-old woman who they said abandoned a child inside a women's bathroom at a supermarket in Westchester County.  White Plains resident Guerlande Atila, 32, was arrested in connection with the incident at the ShopRite in the City Center shopping complex, the White Plains Department of Public Safety announced on Wednesday, Sept. 2.  As Daily Voice previously reported, the newborn was discovered inside the supermarket's women's restroom early Sunday morning, Aug. 30.  Police officers and other first responders provided medical care before the infant…

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by Ben Crnic
Rye, NY
Breaking News
Man Accused Of Sexual Abuse After Incident Involving Child At Rye Town Park Man Accused Of Sexual Abuse After Incident Involving Child At Rye Town Park Man Accused Of Sexual Abuse After Incident Involving Child At Rye Town Park
Man Accused Of Sexual Abuse After Incident Involving Child At Rye Town Park A 24-year-old man is facing charges following a month-long investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of a juvenile at a Westchester County park, police said.   Port Chester resident Manuel Lazala was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 1, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Wednesday, Sept. 2.  Police said the charges stem from an incident involving a juvenile at Rye Town Park but did not disclose when it happened or provide details about what occurred.   Lazala was charged with two counts of third-degree sexual abuse and two counts of endangering the welfare o…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
Breaking News
Bacterial Contamination Closes Beaches In Westchester — Here's When They Can Reopen Bacterial Contamination Closes Beaches In Westchester — Here's When They Can Reopen Bacterial Contamination Closes Beaches In Westchester — Here's When They Can Reopen
Bacterial Contamination Closes Beaches In Westchester — Here's When They Can Reopen Nine beaches across Westchester County have been closed to swimming after heavy rainfall raised concerns about bacterial contamination — but should reopen before Labor Day Weekend.  The Westchester County Department of Health closed beaches in New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, and Rye on Wednesday, Sept. 2, after 0.89 inches of rain fell during the previous 24 hours, according to county officials.  Health officials said rainfall can wash bacteria from roads into drainage outfalls near the beaches, potentially contaminating the water. In New Rochelle, the closures affect Hudson Park Beach…

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