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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
Cargo Trailer Stolen From North East Home Located, Sheriff Says (UPDATE) Cargo Trailer Stolen From North East Home Located, Sheriff Says (UPDATE)
Cargo Trailer Stolen From North East Home Located, Sheriff Says (Update) New Update: A trailer was located after being stolen from a Dutchess County home, authorities announced.  The trailer, stolen from a North East home sometime between 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, and 8:35 a.m. on Thursday, March 6, was found and recovered by Dutchess County Sheriff's Office Detectives, the Sheriff's Office announced.  More information about where it was found and whether any suspects were charged was not made public as of Tuesday, March 18.  This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.  Original Report: A…

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Obituaries
Fallen K9 Remembered In Orange County: Leaves Legacy of 'Service, Love,' Sheriff's Office Says Fallen K9 Remembered In Orange County: Leaves Legacy of 'Service, Love,' Sheriff's Office Says
Fallen K9 Remembered In Orange County: Leaves Legacy of 'Service, Love,' Sheriff's Office Says The Orange County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of K9 Walter, a dedicated four-legged officer who died at age 9 after a career of distinguished service.  The death of Walter, a Shepherd-Border Collie mix, was announced by the Sheriff's Office on Monday, March 17.  In their announcement, authorities said Walter began his journey in law enforcement after being rescued from a shelter, "proving that even the most humble beginnings can lead to extraordinary achievements."  Paired with Sgt. Justin Worden, Walter worked tirelessly from March 2017 until his retirem…

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Police & Fire
100 Residents Evacuated, 1 Injured In 2-Alarm Blaze At New Rochelle Apartment Building 100 Residents Evacuated, 1 Injured In 2-Alarm Blaze At New Rochelle Apartment Building
100 Residents Evacuated, 1 Injured In 2-Alarm Blaze At New Rochelle Apartment Building A two-alarm fire at a New Rochelle apartment building forced the evacuation of about 100 residents, including elderly individuals who needed assistance, on Sunday, March 16, firefighters said.  The fire broke out at 16 Locust Ave. around 4:00 p.m., sending heavy smoke and flames through the building. Firefighters rushed to evacuate residents, ensuring those with mobility issues were safely removed, the New Rochelle Fire Department said on Monday, March 17.  One resident sustained minor injuries while escaping the fire, officials said. The fire capped off a busy day for New Rochel…

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News
Bald Eagle Tests Positive For Bird Flu After Being Found In Cortlandt, Euthanized: DEC Bald Eagle Tests Positive For Bird Flu After Being Found In Cortlandt, Euthanized: DEC
Bald Eagle Tests Positive For Bird Flu After Being Found In Cortlandt, Euthanized: DEC An injured bald eagle found on a trail in Westchester was euthanized after testing positive for bird flu, officials announced.  The eagle was found on Saturday, Feb. 22, when Environmental Conservation officers from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation responded to a trail near Croton Gorge Park, the DEC said on Thursday, March 13.  According to officials, a birdwatcher who discovered the eagle provided officers with an approximate location, and ECOs searched the area in the darkness until they found the bird.  The eagle was taken to Animal Nation, a w…

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Obituaries
Poughkeepsie Man Dies Hours After Birth Of His Granddaughter: 'Completely Unexpected' Poughkeepsie Man Dies Hours After Birth Of His Granddaughter: 'Completely Unexpected'
Poughkeepsie Man Dies Hours After Birth Of His Granddaughter: 'Completely Unexpected' A Dutchess County family is mourning the heartbreaking loss of 71-year-old Paul Keith Voutila, who died just hours after the birth of his granddaughter, Mia.  Voutila died on Thursday, March 13, soon after his family welcomed a new life. His family said his death was "completely unexpected."  "Just hours prior, his daughter Ashley gave birth to his granddaughter Mia, who he sadly never got the chance to meet. This has been an unimaginable loss for his wife Debbie and their children, Ashley and Mike," Voutila's loved ones wrote in a GoFundMe page started to raise money for his…

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Police & Fire
Car Left Perched On Rocky Outcrop In Mahopac Crash (PHOTOS) Car Left Perched On Rocky Outcrop In Mahopac Crash (PHOTOS)
Car Left Perched On Rocky Outcrop In Mahopac Crash (Photos) A crash in Putnam County left a vehicle stuck on top of a rock outcrop.  The incident happened on Saturday, March 15 just before 10:45 a.m., when an SUV crashed in Mahopac on Crane Road near Angela Drive, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  Once EMS crews arrived at the scene, the driver refused an ambulance trip, firefighters said.  The road was closed for around half an hour to let tow crews remove the car. 

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Police & Fire
Child Sex Abuse: Beekman Man Accused Of Touching Young Victims, NYSP Say Child Sex Abuse: Beekman Man Accused Of Touching Young Victims, NYSP Say
Child Sex Abuse: Beekman Man Accused Of Touching Young Victims, Nysp Say A 49-year-old Dutchess County man has been charged with multiple sex crimes against two young children following an investigation, police announced   Beekman resident Eric Pentenrieder was arrested on Friday, March 14 on sexual abuse charges, New York State Police announced.  According to troopers, Pentenrieder had inappropriate contact with two children under the age of 14 between November 2021 and January 2024. The children were not related to him, police said.  Pentenrieder has been charged with the following:  Forcible touching;  Second- and th…

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Police & Fire
Hiker Fractures Head In 20-Foot Fall In Harriman State Park: Responders Hiker Fractures Head In 20-Foot Fall In Harriman State Park: Responders
Hiker Fractures Head In 20-Foot Fall In Harriman State Park: Responders A 40-year-old woman suffered a fractured head after falling around 20 feet while hiking at Harriman State Park in New York, responders said. The rescue happened on Friday, March 15 after a hiker fell in the Torne Valley area in Harriman State Park at around 6 p.m., according to the Spring Hill Community Ambulance Corps. Spring Hill’s Special Operations Unit responded with its rescue Gator and a paramedic to navigate the rugged terrain and reach the injured hiker, who was deep within the trail and had suffered a compound fracture and was in severe pain.  Upon arrival, the paramedi…

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Police & Fire
Car Plunges Down Stone Wall In Millwood Car Plunges Down Stone Wall In Millwood
Car Plunges Down Stone Wall In Millwood Emergency crews responded to a serious crash after a vehicle veered off a stone wall in Westchester and landed in a driveway below, fire officials said. The incident happened just before 4 a.m. on Sunday, March 16, when a vehicle drove off Croton Dam Road (Route 134) in Millwood into a driveway below grade, according to the Millwood Fire Department.  Millwood firefighters along with the Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps, New Castle Police, and Westchester County EMS were dispatched to the scene and found the car at a 45-degree angle between the ground and the wall, as seen in a p…

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Schools
Special Education Teacher Remembered By New 'Sensory Bus' For Students In Brewster Special Education Teacher Remembered By New 'Sensory Bus' For Students In Brewster
Special Education Teacher Remembered By New 'Sensory Bus' For Students In Brewster A retired school bus at a Putnam County elementary school has been transformed into a sensory-friendly haven for students in honor of a beloved special education teacher who fought a brave battle with cancer. Brewster Central School District administrators, teachers, facilities staff, and students gathered on Tuesday, March 11, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the new sensory bus dedicated to Megan Gersch, a special education teacher who died in July 2024 after a five-year fight against breast cancer.  At the front of the bus, a sunflower bearing the words “For Megan” serves as …

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