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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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Police & Fire
6 Caught In Undercover Child Exploitation Sting In Rockland County, Police Say 6 Caught In Undercover Child Exploitation Sting In Rockland County, Police Say
6 Caught In Undercover Child Exploitation Sting In Rockland County, Police Say An undercover child exploitation investigation led to the arrests of six men from across the Hudson Valley and New Jersey, authorities announced.  The multi-day operation, which was led by the New York State Police in partnership with the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Ramapo Police Department, targeted suspects allegedly involved in online exploitation and trafficking of minors, State Police announced on Wednesday, April 9.  Investigators said they used advanced cyber tactics to pose as minors on internet platforms commonly used for grooming and exploitation. Th…

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Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Collides With Police Car With Lights On, Seriously Injured In Woodbury: NYSP Motorcyclist Collides With Police Car With Lights On, Seriously Injured In Woodbury: NYSP
Motorcyclist Collides With Police Car With Lights On, Seriously Injured In Woodbury: Nysp A motorcyclist was seriously injured Wednesday evening, April 9, after crashing into a police vehicle on Route 6 in Orange County, authorities said.   The crash happened at around 6:37 p.m. on Wednesday, when troopers responded to reports of a collision involving a motorcycle and a marked police SUV on Route 6 in the village of Woodbury, New York State Police announced on Thursday, April 10.  According to a preliminary investigation, a 2024 Dodge Durango operated by a Town of Woodbury Police Officer was driving eastbound in the passing lane when the officer activated emergenc…

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Police & Fire
Crash On I-684 Kills 1: Lanes Now Reopened In Southeast (DEVELOPING) Crash On I-684 Kills 1: Lanes Now Reopened In Southeast (DEVELOPING)
Crash On I-684 Kills 1: Lanes Now Reopened In Southeast (Developing) A two-car crash on Interstate 684 in Putnam County left one person dead Thursday morning, April 10, police said.   New, updated report - Fatal I-684 Crash: ID Released Of Woman Killed While Being Driven By Granddaughter In Southeast The crash happened at around 6:40 a.m. on Thursday near mile marker 26.8 southbound in the town of Southeast, according to Trooper Krystal Paolicelli of the New York State Police.  Upon arrival, troopers confirmed the crash involved two vehicles and that one person had died. The cause of the crash has not yet been determined, and the identit…

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Traffic
Crash Closes Route 6/202 Stretch In Cortlandt (DEVELOPING) Crash Closes Route 6/202 Stretch In Cortlandt (DEVELOPING)
Crash Closes Route 6/202 Stretch In Cortlandt (Developing) A crash has closed a stretch of road in Northern Westchester commonly known as the Goat Trail.  The crash happened on Wednesday, April 9 at around 3:40 p.m. on Route 202/6 in Cortlandt between Route 9 and Route 9D, according to 511NY.  The crash involved injuries, according to traffic reports. More information has not yet been made available by authorities.  Both directions of the Goat Trail are now closed.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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News
Man Breaks Into Home, Puts Hand On Victim's Mouth In Middletown: Here's His Fate Man Breaks Into Home, Puts Hand On Victim's Mouth In Middletown: Here's His Fate
Man Breaks Into Home, Puts Hand On Victim's Mouth In Middletown: Here's His Fate A man with a long history of violent crimes has learned how long he will spend behind bars for breaking into a woman’s Orange County home and threatening her while she slept, prosecutors announced. Middletown resident Jason Simpson, 44, was sentenced on Wednesday, April 9 in Orange County Court following his guilty plea in February to second-degree attempted burglary in connection with an October 2024 break-in in Middletown, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced. This marks Simpson’s third violent felony conviction and fourth felony overall, qualifying him for a life senten…

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Police & Fire
Vehicle Catches Fire On Sprain Brook Parkway In Ardsley (DEVELOPING) Vehicle Catches Fire On Sprain Brook Parkway In Ardsley (DEVELOPING)
Vehicle Catches Fire On Sprain Brook Parkway In Ardsley (Developing) A vehicle caught on fire on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester on Wednesday afternoon, April 9, prompting an emergency response.  The blaze happened at around 3:30 p.m. on the southbound Sprain Brook Parkway in Ardsley just north of the Jackson Avenue exit, according to 511NY.  The incident blocked the right shoulder of the parkway.  More information about the fire was not immediately available. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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Police & Fire
Victims Lose $20K To Scammers Asking For Cash In Shoebox In Putnam Valley, Southeast: Sheriff Victims Lose $20K To Scammers Asking For Cash In Shoebox In Putnam Valley, Southeast: Sheriff
Victims Lose $20K To Scammers Asking For Cash In Shoebox In Putnam Valley, Southeast: Sheriff Two men have been arrested in separate incidents after allegedly attempting to scam elderly residents in Putnam County out of tens of thousands of dollars, authorities announced. Both incidents, which happened in late March and early April, involved similar tactics in which scammers impersonated government officials and instructed victims to place large amounts of cash in shoeboxes to be picked up at their homes, Putnam County Sheriff Kevin J. McConville said on Wednesday, April 9.  First Incident: Putnam Valley On Monday, March 31, deputies responded to the home of a 79-year-old …

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Police & Fire
Fire Goes Up In Coffee Shop Roasting Area In Beacon Fire Goes Up In Coffee Shop Roasting Area In Beacon
Fire Goes Up In Coffee Shop Roasting Area In Beacon Emergency crews rushed to a Dutchess County coffee shop after a blaze began in the roasting area, firefighters said. The incident began on Tuesday, April 8 at around 10:15 a.m., when Beacon firefighters were sent to a commercial fire at Trax Espresso Bar & Coffee Roasters on Fishkil Avenue after several callers reported a fire through the roof, the Beacon Fire Department said on Wednesday, April 9.  Arriving units found an active blaze in the roasting area and chimney and soon knocked the flames out before checking for any extension.  The fire was extinguished with no ex…

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Obituaries
Over 60-Year Member Of Port Chester Fire Dept, Longtime Chaplain Dies Over 60-Year Member Of Port Chester Fire Dept, Longtime Chaplain Dies
Over 60-Year Member Of Port Chester Fire Dept, Longtime Chaplain Dies A fire department in Westchester is mourning the loss of one of its most dedicated public servants and beloved community members.  George P. Marshall, a lifelong Port Chester resident and longtime member of the village's fire department, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 8, at the age of 82, according to his obituary.  Marshall was a familiar and respected presence in Port Chester, where he served for an incredible 62 years as a volunteer firefighter with Washington Engine & Hose Company #4. He also served several years as Chaplain of the Port Chester Fire Departme…

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Business
Popular Chain Opens New Locale In New Rochelle: Here's How To Get Free Tacos Popular Chain Opens New Locale In New Rochelle: Here's How To Get Free Tacos
Popular Chain Opens New Locale In New Rochelle: Here's How To Get Free Tacos Get ready, taco lovers—The Taco Project is officially opening the doors to its sixth location in a Westchester city, and the community is invited to join the fiesta.  The new Taco Project at 596 North Ave. in New Rochelle will hold a grand opening hosted by the city's Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, April 15 at 10:45 a.m.  This marks the sixth location for owners Nick Mesce, Sebastian Aliberti, and Carmelo Milio, and one of their largest to date, offering both on-street and garage parking for customers.  Known for its fresh and flavorful menu featuring tacos, burritos, …

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