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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East Fishkill, NY
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Employee Pockets Over $4K In Customer Payments In East Fishkill, Police Say Employee Pockets Over $4K In Customer Payments In East Fishkill, Police Say Employee Pockets Over $4K In Customer Payments In East Fishkill, Police Say
Employee Pockets Over $4K In Customer Payments In East Fishkill, Police Say A woman is facing charges after police said she collected thousands of dollars in customer payments through her personal account instead of turning the money over to the Dutchess County business where she worked. Poughkeepsie resident Shakeema L. Winters, 38, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 13, following an investigation into thefts at a private business in East Fishkill, New York State Police announced on Friday, Oct. 16. The investigation began in May 2026, when the business received multiple complaints from customers who said they had paid for services but the company had no record of rece…

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New Rochelle, NY
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Man, 20, Missing For Months In New Rochelle After Packing His Belongings, Leaving Man, 20, Missing For Months In New Rochelle After Packing His Belongings, Leaving Man, 20, Missing For Months In New Rochelle After Packing His Belongings, Leaving
Man, 20, Missing For Months In New Rochelle After Packing His Belongings, Leaving Police in Westchester County are asking for the public's help locating a 20-year-old man who has been missing for around six months after reportedly packing up all his belongings and disappearing without leaving a note.  Juho Byeon, 20, was last seen in April 2026, the New Rochelle Police Department announced on Friday, Oct. 16.   Police said Byeon packed up and removed all of his belongings before his disappearance, leaving behind no note or forwarding information indicating where he was going.  Police have not been able to find him and are now appealing to the communi…

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Newburgh, NY
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Man Shatters Glass Doors At 2 Businesses In Newburgh Plaza, Burglarizes 1: Police Man Shatters Glass Doors At 2 Businesses In Newburgh Plaza, Burglarizes 1: Police Man Shatters Glass Doors At 2 Businesses In Newburgh Plaza, Burglarizes 1: Police
Man Shatters Glass Doors At 2 Businesses In Newburgh Plaza, Burglarizes 1: Police A 62-year-old man has been arrested after police said he smashed the glass entrances of two businesses at an Orange County shopping plaza and burglarized one of them.   Newburgh resident Duane H. Williams, 62, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 15, following an investigation into overnight break-ins at South Plank Plaza, located at 181 South Plank Rd. in Newburgh, according to the Town of Newburgh Police Department.   The events leading to his arrest began on Wednesday, Oct. 7, around 8:30 a.m., when officers responded to the shopping plaza after receiving a report of a…

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by Ben Crnic
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Man Shot By Cops After Pointing Fake Gun At Officers In Poughkeepsie Pleads Guilty Man Shot By Cops After Pointing Fake Gun At Officers In Poughkeepsie Pleads Guilty Man Shot By Cops After Pointing Fake Gun At Officers In Poughkeepsie Pleads Guilty
Man Shot By Cops After Pointing Fake Gun At Officers In Poughkeepsie Pleads Guilty A man who was shot by police after deliberately making a false 911 report and pointing a realistic-looking BB gun at responding officers in Dutchess County in 2024 has pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges.  Poughkeepsie resident Kevin Fitzpatrick, 43, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Oct. 14, to three counts of menacing a police officer, one count of reckless endangerment, and one count of falsely reporting an incident, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announced on Friday, Oct. 16. The plea stems from a confrontation on Dec. 22, 2024, at the Fallkill Commons apartment …

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Poughkeepsie, NY
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Man, 42, Caught After Breaking Into Cars In Poughkeepsie Neighborhood: Police Man, 42, Caught After Breaking Into Cars In Poughkeepsie Neighborhood: Police Man, 42, Caught After Breaking Into Cars In Poughkeepsie Neighborhood: Police
Man, 42, Caught After Breaking Into Cars In Poughkeepsie Neighborhood: Police A 42-year-old man was arrested after police linked him to an overnight vehicle break-in in Dutchess County — and discovered evidence that he was involved in another, previously unreported theft, authorities said.  Brian Gor, 42, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 15, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department announced on Friday, Oct. 16.  According to police, officers responded to Wilmer Terrace around 7:13 a.m. after receiving a report that a vehicle had been broken into sometime overnight. Police eventually were able to identify a suspect, the department said. Soon after, off…

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Albany, NY
On Your Side
Dollar General Overcharged NY Shoppers, AG Finds: Retailer Will Pay $1.875M To Nonprofit Dollar General Overcharged NY Shoppers, AG Finds: Retailer Will Pay $1.875M To Nonprofit Dollar General Overcharged NY Shoppers, AG Finds: Retailer Will Pay $1.875M To Nonprofit
Dollar General Overcharged NY Shoppers, AG Finds: Retailer Will Pay $1.875M To Nonprofit Dollar General has agreed to a $1.875 million settlement after state prosecutors said an investigation discovered they routinely charged customers more than advertised prices, sometimes making it difficult for New York shoppers to even determine how much they paid.  Dollar General has agreed to provide $1.875 million worth of food and personal care products to Foodlink, a New York nonprofit, and overhaul its pricing practices following an investigation by Attorney General Letitia James, her office announced on Thursday, Oct. 15.  The AG's Office said its investigation found widesp…

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Rivertowns, NY
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'Dangerous' Coyote Bites Dog During Walk In Dobbs Ferry: Police 'Dangerous' Coyote Bites Dog During Walk In Dobbs Ferry: Police 'Dangerous' Coyote Bites Dog During Walk In Dobbs Ferry: Police
'Dangerous' Coyote Bites Dog During Walk In Dobbs Ferry: Police Police in a Westchester County village are increasing patrols and have been authorized to kill a coyote deemed dangerous after it reportedly approached a resident from behind and bit their dog.  The incident happened on Clinton Avenue in Dobbs Ferry on Wednesday morning, Oct. 14, according to Dobbs Ferry Police.  Police said a resident was walking their dog when a coyote approached from behind and may have bitten or nipped the animal. Although the encounter was not witnessed, police said they are treating the incident as a confirmed bite.  The animal has since been clas…

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Monsey, NY
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Fallen Tree, Utility Wires Shut Down Road Near School In Ramapo Fallen Tree, Utility Wires Shut Down Road Near School In Ramapo Fallen Tree, Utility Wires Shut Down Road Near School In Ramapo
Fallen Tree, Utility Wires Shut Down Road Near School In Ramapo A fallen tree and downed utility wires have forced a road closure in Rockland County — but police said access to a nearby school remains in place. Union Road in the Town of Ramapo is closed between Brick Church Road and Grandview Avenue, according to a traffic alert issued by the Ramapo Police Department at 12:03 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16.  Police said a large tree had fallen across the roadway, bringing utility wires down with it and making the road impassable.  Access to Hempstead Elementary School remains available despite the closure, authorities confirmed. Drivers should avoi…

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Pawling, NY
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Historic Dairy Barn Turned Luxury Home Hits Market For $2.4M In Pawling Historic Dairy Barn Turned Luxury Home Hits Market For $2.4M In Pawling Historic Dairy Barn Turned Luxury Home Hits Market For $2.4M In Pawling
Historic Dairy Barn Turned Luxury Home Hits Market For $2.4M In Pawling A centuries-old dairy barn in Dutchess County that was transformed into a sprawling country estate and has been featured by national publications has hit the market for $2.4 million.  Quaker Hill Estate, located at 823 North Quaker Hill Rd. in Pawling, sits on 5.42 private acres surrounded by horse farms, meadows, and hiking trails, and is now listed by Anthony D'Argenzio of This Old Hudson Team at Houlihan Lawrence.  Dating back to around 1800, the former dairy barn was once part of the historic Taber family farm, which was purchased in 1760 by Thomas Taber of Dartmouth…

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Armonk, NY
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Man, 84, Killed, 4 Hospitalized In Parkway Crash In North White Plains Man, 84, Killed, 4 Hospitalized In Parkway Crash In North White Plains Man, 84, Killed, 4 Hospitalized In Parkway Crash In North White Plains
Man, 84, Killed, 4 Hospitalized In Parkway Crash In North White Plains An 84-year-old man was killed and four other people were taken to a hospital following a three-vehicle crash at a busy intersection in Westchester County, police said.  The fatal crash happened on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the intersection of the northbound Central Westchester Parkway and North Broadway in North White Plains, the North Castle Police Department announced.  Police said three vehicles were involved in the collision, including a 2026 Mercedes driven by an 84-year-old man. The elderly driver suffered fatal injuries in the crash, authorities confirmed.  Four othe…

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