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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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$55M Downtown Overhaul To Bring Police Station, Housing, Shops To Briarcliff Manor $55M Downtown Overhaul To Bring Police Station, Housing, Shops To Briarcliff Manor
$55M Downtown Overhaul To Bring Police Station, Housing, Shops To Briarcliff Manor A major redevelopment project is set to reshape the downtown of a village in Westchester, bringing new housing, retail space, public safety facilities, and trails.  Briarcliff Manor village officials announced on Friday, June 6, that they have finalized a Land Development Agreement with Briarhouse, LLC to launch a $55 million revitalization plan at 1050 and part of 1030 Pleasantville Rd.  The project includes a new police station, village court, public parking, rental apartments, retail storefronts, a public plaza, and trail connections, extending the village's Central Business Di…

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Police & Fire
Teen Held Knife To Victim's Neck In Armed Robbery In Ramapo, Police Say Teen Held Knife To Victim's Neck In Armed Robbery In Ramapo, Police Say
Teen Held Knife To Victim's Neck In Armed Robbery In Ramapo, Police Say An 18-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly robbing a victim at knifepoint in Rockland County and later being found with a young woman who police feared was in danger, police said. The incident unfolded just before 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, when officers were called to South Madison Avenue for a reported armed robbery, Ramapo Police Lt. Chris Franklin told Daily Voice on Wednesday, June 11.  Investigators say the suspect, 18-year-old Jostin Javier Cabrera-Ruiz of Chestnut Ridge, confronted someone he knew, threatened him by holding a knife to his throat, and stole sev…

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Harmful Algae Bloom Closes These Mohegan Lake Beaches For Water Analysis Harmful Algae Bloom Closes These Mohegan Lake Beaches For Water Analysis
Harmful Algae Bloom Closes These Mohegan Lake Beaches For Water Analysis Two public beaches in Westchester have been shut down after the discovery of a harmful algae bloom in the swim area, county health officials announced.  The closures affect Mohegan Colony Association and Mohegan Beach Park District—both county-regulated swim sites—until further notice, the Westchester County Health Department said on Tuesday, June 10.  Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler said the move was made as a precaution. "The decision to close these beaches is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and health of the public," Amler said, adding, "Harmful Algae Bloo…

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Obituaries
Father Killed While Trying To Save Sons From Fire Was Devoted NY Dad, Heroic Lineman Father Killed While Trying To Save Sons From Fire Was Devoted NY Dad, Heroic Lineman
Father Killed While Trying To Save Sons From Fire Was Devoted NY Dad, Heroic Lineman Services have been scheduled to honor the life of a Hudson Valley father and dedicated lineman who died while trying to save his sons from a burning home.  Shane Webb Munn, age 50, of Goshen, died on Saturday, May 31, after he rushed back into his burning home on Pulaski Highway in a desperate effort to rescue his two sons, Ryan, 17, and Travis, 12.  All three died as a result of the fire, which was reported around 8:10 p.m. at 876 Pulaski Highway, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  According to New York State Police, Munn had been seen using a weed trimmer outsid…

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Police & Fire
Sex Trafficking Ring Busted: Children Saved, 2 Arrested In Nanuet, Police Say Sex Trafficking Ring Busted: Children Saved, 2 Arrested In Nanuet, Police Say
Sex Trafficking Ring Busted: Children Saved, 2 Arrested In Nanuet, Police Say Two adults have been arrested and multiple children rescued following a major undercover operation targeting sex trafficking at a Rockland County residence, police said.  The operation was carried out by the Clarkstown Police Department at a home located at 16 Smith Rd. in Nanuet, the department announced on Wednesday, June 11.  Police said the investigation began after concerned community members reported suspected illegal activity at the address. Officers infiltrated online platforms commonly used to promote prostitution and trafficking and launched surveillance of the location.…

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Real Estate
Work Begins On Upscale Village With Apartments, Shops, Ice Rink In Tuxedo Work Begins On Upscale Village With Apartments, Shops, Ice Rink In Tuxedo
Work Begins On Upscale Village With Apartments, Shops, Ice Rink In Tuxedo A massive new luxury town center is rising in the Hudson Valley, bringing high-end apartments, shops, and public amenities to Orange County. Construction has officially started on Market Square and The Village Town Center at Tuxedo Reserve, a 1,200-acre development located in the town of Tuxedo near the Sloatsburg border, designer Aufgang Architects announced on Tuesday, June 10.  The project, designed by Aufgang’s Aurae Luxury Division, will include 93 upscale rental apartments across four mixed-use buildings, with 38,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. The residential u…

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Business
New Comfort Food Eatery Serving Up Crispy Fries In Mount Vernon New Comfort Food Eatery Serving Up Crispy Fries In Mount Vernon
New Comfort Food Eatery Serving Up Crispy Fries In Mount Vernon A restaurant chain known for its loaded french fries has arrived in Westchester.  Homefrite, which touts itself as the "best french fry restaurant in NYC," has opened a new locale in Mount Vernon at 562 Gramatan Ave., where a grand opening celebration was held on Tuesday, June 10.  The chain specializes in French fries, which are made from thick-cut russet potatoes and brined in sea salt before being fried twice. Those who stop by can order regular, truffle, or even Dutch fries topped with curry ketchup, lemon garlic aioli, and diced onion.  Another iconic menu item is …

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Police & Fire
Tree Falls On Moving Car In Monsey Tree Falls On Moving Car In Monsey
Tree Falls On Moving Car In Monsey A driver was injured when a tree fell on their moving vehicle in Rockland County on Tuesday, June 10. The incident happened in Monsey during the day on Tuesday, when a tree fell on a car by the intersection of West Maple Avenue and Saddle River Road, The Monsey Scoop reported.  Video from the scene posted on social media by The Monsey Scoop showed the vehicle with front-end damage from the impact.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (@monseyscoop) Both Spring Hill EMS and Ramapo Police responded to the s…

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Police & Fire
Man Tried Destroying Images Of Child Sexual Exploitation During Red Hook Police Raid: NYSP Man Tried Destroying Images Of Child Sexual Exploitation During Red Hook Police Raid: NYSP
Man Tried Destroying Images Of Child Sexual Exploitation During Red Hook Police Raid: Nysp A Dutchess County man is facing multiple charges after investigators say he tried to destroy evidence of child sexual exploitation during a police investigation at his home. The arrest happened on Monday, June 9, in Red Hook, following a police and US Department of Homeland Security operation, New York State Police announced.  Norman A. Lopez Lorenzo, age 36, was charged with multiple counts of possession of an obscene sexual performance by a child, third-degree obscenity, and tampering with physical evidence, according to authorities.   Lopez Lorenzo is accused of possessin…

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Police & Fire
2 Busted For Trying To Exploit Children Over Internet In Clarkstown: Police 2 Busted For Trying To Exploit Children Over Internet In Clarkstown: Police
2 Busted For Trying To Exploit Children Over Internet In Clarkstown: Police Two suspects accused of trying to exploit children online, including an 18-year-old man, have been arrested in Rockland County as part of a joint law enforcement operation, authorities announced. The arrests happened following a targeted operation conducted on Wednesday, June 4 by the Clarkstown Police Department and New York State Police, Clarkstown Police announced on Tuesday, June 10.  The operation focused on tracking down individuals involved in the online exploitation of minors. Investigators used cyber tactics to identify and intercept suspects attempting to contact children thr…

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