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Ben Crnic

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bcrnic@dailyvoice.com

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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Yonkers Church Sexton Raped, Abused Child For Years: DA Yonkers Church Sexton Raped, Abused Child For Years: DA
Yonkers Church Sexton Raped, Abused Child For Years: DA A sexton at a church in Westchester County is accused of repeatedly sexually abusing a child younger than 13 years old over several years, prosecutors announced.  Yonkers resident Rolando Ruiz, 39, a Sexton at the Community Baptist Church in Yonkers, was indicted on felony charges on Tuesday, May 6, according to the Westchester County District Attorney's Office.  According to prosecutors, beginning in 2020, Ruiz allegedly raped and sexually abused a young victim, recording this on his phone at least two times.  Ruiz was charged with first-degree course of sexual co…

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Police & Fire
Crash Leads To Fight: Man Arrested, Woman Hospitalized In Bedford, Police Say Crash Leads To Fight: Man Arrested, Woman Hospitalized In Bedford, Police Say
Crash Leads To Fight: Man Arrested, Woman Hospitalized In Bedford, Police Say A car crash in Northern Westchester turned violent, ending with one person arrested and another taken to the hospital, according to police.  The incident happened in Bedford on Tuesday morning, May 6, when a minor motor vehicle crash in the area of 215 Cross River Rd. (Route 35) led to a physical altercation between a man and a woman involved, Bedford Police Lt. Jeffrey Gulick said.  Multiple police units responded to the scene. The man was arrested and charged with assault and unlawful imprisonment and is set to be arraigned on Tuesday afternoon, Gulick said. The woman was taken…

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Police & Fire
Lithium Battery Fire Sparks Early Morning Scare At Croton-Harmon Metro-North Yards Lithium Battery Fire Sparks Early Morning Scare At Croton-Harmon Metro-North Yards
Lithium Battery Fire Sparks Early Morning Scare At Croton-Harmon Metro-North Yards An early morning fire at the Metro-North Croton-Harmon Yards prompted a quick response from firefighters after smoke was reported inside one of the buildings.  Just before 4 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, Croton-on-Hudson firefighters were called to the train yard for reports of smoke inside a building, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  Crews arrived and found a confirmed smoke condition and a battery charger on fire. Firefighters quickly located the source, identified as a charging station for a power tool's lithium-ion battery. The battery and charger were badly scorched…

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2 Killed When Car Crosses Median, Hits Mustang On Taconic Parkway In Clinton 2 Killed When Car Crosses Median, Hits Mustang On Taconic Parkway In Clinton
2 Killed When Car Crosses Median, Hits Mustang On Taconic Parkway In Clinton Two men, including a 19-year-old Sullivan County resident, were killed in a head-on crash on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County.  The deadly collision happened around 9:36 a.m. on Sunday, May 4, in the town of Clinton, New York State Police said on Tuesday, May 6. Investigators said 19-year-old Jhonny L. Polanco of Bloomingburg was driving a 2006 Toyota Corolla southbound when his car left its lane, crossed the grassy median, and slammed into a northbound 1994 Ford Mustang.  The Mustang was driven by 70-year-old Robert B. Clark Jr. of Wappingers Falls. State Police sai…

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Obscene Photos Sent To Girl, 11: Registered Sex Offender From Lagrangeville Charged, Feds Say Obscene Photos Sent To Girl, 11: Registered Sex Offender From Lagrangeville Charged, Feds Say
Obscene Photos Sent To Girl, 11: Registered Sex Offender From Lagrangeville Charged, Feds Say A 27-year-old New York man is accused of sending an 11-year-old Massachusetts girl sexually explicit pictures while he was already a registered sex offender, federal prosecutors announced.  Dutchess County resident David Fernandes III of Lagrangeville was arrested on Thursday, May 1 on federal charges after allegedly sending obscene photos to a young girl, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Monday, May 5.  According to prosecutors, on Oct. 8, 2024, Fernandes sent the girl a photo of an adult man's hand holding a penis while being a reg…

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Politics
Lawler: 'Radical Far-Left Activist' Was Removed From Town Hall In Somers (UPDATE) Lawler: 'Radical Far-Left Activist' Was Removed From Town Hall In Somers (UPDATE)
Lawler: 'Radical Far-Left Activist' Was Removed From Town Hall In Somers (Update) US Rep. Mike Lawler has fired back following the widely shared video of the removal of a local social worker from his town hall in Westchester County.  The incident, which occurred Sunday night, May 4, involved Emily Feiner, a social worker and resident of New York’s 17th Congressional District. According to the New York Working Families Party, Feiner was forcibly removed by private security and state police after attempting to speak during the event, as Daily Voice previously reported.  A video of the incident shows attendees shouting "Let her stay" and "Shame, shame" as Feiner …

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Schools
Liberty HS Teacher Arrested In Child Porn Case Liberty HS Teacher Arrested In Child Porn Case
Liberty HS Teacher Arrested In Child Porn Case A high school teacher in Sullivan County has been arrested on charges related to child pornography, district officials confirmed Monday evening, May 5. The teacher arrested works at Liberty High School, according to the Liberty Central School District, which said it was made aware of the arrest on Monday evening. The charges involve sharing child-related pornographic content on social media, district officials said. The district said it was first made aware of the investigation on Thursday, April 22. At that time, the teacher was placed on immediate paid administrative leave, pending the o…

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Missing Man, 31, Found Dead In Creek Near Catskill Home Missing Man, 31, Found Dead In Creek Near Catskill Home
Missing Man, 31, Found Dead In Creek Near Catskill Home A man who was reported missing in the Hudson Valley has been found dead near his home, authorities said.  Ian J. Shaham, age 31, of Catskill, was reported missing around 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, and found dead a day later at a Greene County home, New York State Police announced on Monday, May 5.  Troopers began their investigation at a residence on Cauterskill Road in Catskill, where Shaham was last known to be. When police returned to the area on Sunday, May 4, they found his body in a nearby creek.  Investigators said there were no signs of foul play. State Police were …

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Business
Shops At Nanuet Rebrands With Housing Plans, New Businesses In Rockland County Shops At Nanuet Rebrands With Housing Plans, New Businesses In Rockland County
Shops At Nanuet Rebrands With Housing Plans, New Businesses In Rockland County A major Rockland County shopping center is getting a new name—and a whole new look. The Shops at Nanuet, located at 5101 Fashion Dr., has officially been rebranded as Nanuet Town Centre, launching a fresh chapter for the longtime retail space with big plans for events, entertainment, and even new places to live, the shopping center announced on Monday, May 5. The update follows a change in ownership. Nanuet Holdings DE LLC bought the property at the end of 2024 and has since begun transforming the site into a full-scale lifestyle hub, where visitors can shop, eat, gather, and eventually liv…

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Ghost Gun Shock: 14-Year-Old Caught With Loaded 3D-Printed Firearm In Ramapo Home Ghost Gun Shock: 14-Year-Old Caught With Loaded 3D-Printed Firearm In Ramapo Home
Ghost Gun Shock: 14-Year-Old Caught With Loaded 3D-Printed Firearm In Ramapo Home A 14-year-old in Rockland County was found with a loaded ghost gun and the tools to make more after police raided his home, officials said. The bust happened in Ramapo on Tuesday, April 29, following a five-month investigation into ghost gun activity, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh announced on Monday, May 5.  During the search, investigators say they recovered a loaded 9mm ghost gun, ammo, and equipment used to build firearms, including two 3D printers, filament, and other gun parts. Ghost guns are homemade, untraceable weapons made from parts that can be bought onlin…

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