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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
2 Killed In Stabbing Outside Pizzeria In Yonkers, Police Say 2 Killed In Stabbing Outside Pizzeria In Yonkers, Police Say
2 Killed In Stabbing Outside Pizzeria In Yonkers, Police Say A violent dispute outside a Westchester pizza shop turned deadly after two men were stabbed multiple times, authorities said.  The incident happened around 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, when Yonkers Police responded to reports of a fight outside Mickey’s Pizzeria at 136 Lake Ave. in Yonkers, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink. Upon arrival, officers found two men suffering from multiple knife wounds. Both were rushed to an area hospital in critical condition but later died from their injuries.  Preliminary investigations suggest that a fight between a small group of peop…

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Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Lying About Stolen Porsche To Officers In Yorktown: Police Man Accused Of Lying About Stolen Porsche To Officers In Yorktown: Police
Man Accused Of Lying About Stolen Porsche To Officers In Yorktown: Police A Westchester County man is facing charges after allegedly filing a false police report about his luxury car being stolen, authorities said. Jerry Giovinazzo, age 51, of Yorktown, was arrested for falsely reporting an incident in the third degree, a misdemeanor, the Yorktown Police Department announced on Thursday, Feb. 6.  The investigation began on Wednesday, Jan. 15, when an officer responded to a report of a stolen 2020 Porsche Panamera from Giovinazzo’s driveway. The officer found no signs of forced entry and confirmed that Giovinazzo was still in possession of both sets of keys, …

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Police & Fire
Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge (DEVELOPING) Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge (DEVELOPING)
Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge (Developing) Authorities responded to the Bear Mountain Bridge in the Hudson Valley after a person jumped off the structure early in the morning.  The incident happened on Friday, Feb. 7 at around 3:45 a.m., when a person leaped from the bridge, according to New York State Police.  Authorities are still at the bridge, police said, adding that more information is not yet available.  The structure connects Bear Mountain State Park in Orange County to the town of Cortlandt in Westchester County.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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News
First Goose Tests Positive For Bird Flu In Rockland, Officials Say First Goose Tests Positive For Bird Flu In Rockland, Officials Say
First Goose Tests Positive For Bird Flu In Rockland, Officials Say A wild Canada goose in Rockland County has tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu), marking the county's first confirmed case, officials announced. The Rockland County Department of Health said on Thursday, Feb. 6 that the infection was recently confirmed by Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. The bird was found near a county lake, but officials did not specify the exact location.  The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) are responsible for monitoring and testing for avian i…

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Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Missing Girl, 12, In Poughkeepsie Alert Issued For Missing Girl, 12, In Poughkeepsie
Alert Issued For Missing Girl, 12, In Poughkeepsie Authorities in Dutchess County are searching for a missing 12-year-old girl.  In an announcement on Thursday, Feb. 6, the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department said they are searching for Miamor Rivera, who went missing on Saturday, Jan. 25.  Rivera is described as White, 5-foot-3, and 133 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.  She was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black sweatpants, and clear-framed glasses. She may travel to Schenectady, authorities said.  Anyone with information is asked to call Town of Poughkeepsie Police at 845-485-3666.  Click the Face…

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Police & Fire
Vehicle Lands On Side On Icy Route 9 In Croton-On-Hudson Vehicle Lands On Side On Icy Route 9 In Croton-On-Hudson
Vehicle Lands On Side On Icy Route 9 In Croton-On-Hudson Icy road conditions in Northern Westchester caused a rollover crash, firefighters said.  The crash happened on Thursday, Feb. 6 at around 7:15 a.m., when a vehicle landed on its side on northbound Route 9 in Croton-on-Hudson, according to the village's fire department.  The driver declined any medical treatment, firefighters said. The response took around 45 minutes in total. "More winter weather may hit our area in the upcoming weekend. As a reminder, if you don’t absolutely have to drive in snow and ice, don’t," the department wrote in a social media post. 

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Tractor Trailer Skids On Ice, Hits Tree On Side Of I-84 In Wallkill Tractor Trailer Skids On Ice, Hits Tree On Side Of I-84 In Wallkill
Tractor Trailer Skids On Ice, Hits Tree On Side Of I-84 In Wallkill A man was injured after losing control of the tractor-trailer he was driving on an icy Interstate 84 in the Hudson Valley.  The crash happened in Orange County on Thursday, Feb. 6, just before 11 a.m., when a tractor-trailer driving east on I-84 in Wallkill slid on ice and snow and veered off the right side of the highway, according to New York State Police. The tractor-trailer then hit a tree.  The 32-year-old driver was treated for minor injuries. No traffic tickets were issued, police said. 

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Hyde Park Martial Arts Instructor Sexually Abused Children Over Several Years: Police Hyde Park Martial Arts Instructor Sexually Abused Children Over Several Years: Police
Hyde Park Martial Arts Instructor Sexually Abused Children Over Several Years: Police A Dutchess County martial arts instructor has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing multiple children over the course of several years, authorities announced.  Tyler G. Leclerc, age 28, of Hyde Park, was taken into custody on Wednesday, Feb. 5, New York State Police said on Thursday, Feb. 6.  According to authorities, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation at the State Police Poughkeepsie barracks first received a report of child sexual abuse on Friday, Jan. 31. Their investigation uncovered evidence that Leclerc had victimized multiple children over an extended period, polic…

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Obituaries
Cherished Horse Euthanized After Fall On Ice In Stanford: 'Will Be Remembered' (UPDATE) Cherished Horse Euthanized After Fall On Ice In Stanford: 'Will Be Remembered' (UPDATE)
Cherished Horse Euthanized After Fall On Ice In Stanford: 'Will Be Remembered' (Update) A cherished Hudson Valley rescue horse who captured the hearts of many has been humanely euthanized after his health declined following a fall on the ice earlier this week, his caretakers announced.  Hitch, a longtime resident and beloved mascot at 13 Hands Equine Rescue in Dutchess County, was put to rest on Wednesday, Feb. 5, after suffering from chronic muscle wasting and neurological issues that left him unable to stand without assistance.  The decision came after a team of first responders and veterinary specialists worked tirelessly to help Hitch regain his footing following…

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Police & Fire
Duo Uses 3D Printer To Make 'Ghost Guns' In Goldens Bridge, Police Say Duo Uses 3D Printer To Make 'Ghost Guns' In Goldens Bridge, Police Say
Duo Uses 3D Printer To Make 'Ghost Guns' In Goldens Bridge, Police Say Two Northern Westchester residents are facing serious charges after authorities discovered an illegal weapons manufacturing operation involving 3D-printed firearms, police announced. Nicholas Pinnetti, 46, and Brooke Ahern, 42, both of Hillside Avenue in Goldens Bridge, were arrested earlier this week following an investigation by the Westchester County Police Narcotics Unit with assistance from the Lewisboro Police Department, the county announced on Thursday, Feb. 6. A search warrant executed at their home around 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, led to the seizure of seven “ghost guns”, a quant…

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