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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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Kim Kardashian Sued: Star Mistakenly ID'd Man's Photo As Death Row Inmate Kim Kardashian Sued: Star Mistakenly ID'd Man's Photo As Death Row Inmate
Kim Kardashian Sued: Star Mistakenly ID'd Man's Photo As Death Row Inmate Reality TV star and business mogul Kim Kardashian is facing a lawsuit over allegations that she falsely identified a New York man as a convicted murderer on Instagram, causing him serious emotional distress. Westchester County resident Ivan Cantu filed the lawsuit against the celebrity on Thursday, Feb. 20, alleging that Kardashian wrongfully posted his photo on Instagram to her 350 million followers, claiming he was a convicted murderer on death row, according to New York-based Sobo & Sobo Personal Injury Attorneys.  The case includes six counts, including libel, slander…

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Prison Guards Strike At Sing Sing In Ossining: National Guard Deployed, Mediator Talks Begin Prison Guards Strike At Sing Sing In Ossining: National Guard Deployed, Mediator Talks Begin
Prison Guards Strike At Sing Sing In Ossining: National Guard Deployed, Mediator Talks Begin An unauthorized prison guard strike across New York, including at Westchester's Sing Sing Correctional Facility, has prompted the use of National Guard members as talks with a mediator begin.  The strikes began the week of Monday, Feb. 17, and have continued through Monday, Feb. 24, involving corrections officers at prisons throughout New York including Ossining's Sing Sing facility.  A group of Sing Sing staff were seen protesting on Thursday, Feb. 20, when they were visited by Westchester County Legislator James Nolan, Congressman Mike Lawler, and Assemblyman Matt Slater. …

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Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine Seized From Apartment In Poughkeepsie, 4 Nabbed: Police Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine Seized From Apartment In Poughkeepsie, 4 Nabbed: Police
Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine Seized From Apartment In Poughkeepsie, 4 Nabbed: Police A months-long drug investigation led to a raid at a Dutchess County apartment, where authorities seized suspected fentanyl, crack cocaine, and drug paraphernalia, police announced. A search warrant was executed on Friday, Feb. 21 at 26 Pershing Ave., Apartment No. 2 in Poughkeepsie by the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department following community complaints about drug activity and other quality-of-life concerns, authorities said. The search led to the seizure of:  Suspected fentanyl and crack cocaine; Packaging materials and scales; Drug paraphernalia; An unspecified amount of c…

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Fire Rips Through Garage In Port Jervis Fire Rips Through Garage In Port Jervis
Fire Rips Through Garage In Port Jervis Fire crews in Orange County battled an early morning garage fire that was quickly knocked down before it could spread, firefighters said.  Crews responded just before 3 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, to a reported fire at 15 Franklin St. in Port Jervis, according to the Port Jervis Fire Department.  Arriving firefighters found a working fire at the rear of the property. Crews soon gained access from both Hammond Street and Franklin Street and had the flames under control within 10 minutes. Port Jervis crews were assisted at the scene by Milford FAST and Huguenot Engine 814. Firefight…

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Crash Shuts Down Route 6 In Mahopac, Injures Victims Crash Shuts Down Route 6 In Mahopac, Injures Victims
Crash Shuts Down Route 6 In Mahopac, Injures Victims A midday crash on Route 6 in Putnam County caused a temporary road closure and sent multiple people to the hospital with minor injuries, first responders said. The crash happened in Mahopac at around 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, in the area of 466 Route 6, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  Authorities shut down Route 6 for about 30 minutes while crews worked to clear the scene. Traffic was diverted until the vehicles were removed. The injured occupants were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries, firefighters said. The Carmel Police Department and Carm…

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Teen, 15, Found Dead Was Sexually Abused: Suspect Gets More Charges In New Rochelle, DA Says Teen, 15, Found Dead Was Sexually Abused: Suspect Gets More Charges In New Rochelle, DA Says
Teen, 15, Found Dead Was Sexually Abused: Suspect Gets More Charges In New Rochelle, DA Says A 32-year-old man charged in connection with the dumping of a teenage boy's body in Westchester is now accused of requesting sexual videos from him before his death, prosecutors announced. New Rochelle resident Hugo Horacio Perez-Gabriel was arraigned in court on Saturday, Feb. 22 in connection with child sexual abuse charges following the death of a 15-year-old boy, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office said. Perez-Gabriel was previously arrested on Friday, Feb. 7 in connection with the death of the teen, whose body was found on Thursday, Feb. 6 at the intersection of Washing…

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2 Hospitalized After Boats Go Up In Flames At Marina In New Rochelle 2 Hospitalized After Boats Go Up In Flames At Marina In New Rochelle
2 Hospitalized After Boats Go Up In Flames At Marina In New Rochelle A mother and child were both taken to a hospital following a marina blaze in Westchester that took hours to extinguish.  The fire happened at the Imperial Yacht Club in New Rochelle a little bit after midnight on Saturday, Feb. 22, when multiple boats went up in flames, New Rochelle firefighters said. Arriving firefighters soon realized that the flames threatened surrounding properties and buildings and quickly worked to put it out despite below-freezing temperatures.  After around three hours, the flames were contained and stopped from spreading, firefighters said, adding that a…

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Rash Of Vehicle Thefts: Teen Charged In Hudson Valley, More Suspects At Large In Haverstraw Rash Of Vehicle Thefts: Teen Charged In Hudson Valley, More Suspects At Large In Haverstraw
Rash Of Vehicle Thefts: Teen Charged In Hudson Valley, More Suspects At Large In Haverstraw A 17-year-old girl has been nabbed in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins in Rockland County, while more suspects face impending arrest, police said.  The Haverstraw Police Department made the arrest on Friday night, Feb. 21, as part of an ongoing investigation into larcenies from vehicles in the hamlet of Garnerville, police said on Saturday, Feb. 22. The teen suspect, whose name was not released, faces multiple charges of grand larceny and petit larceny. She was released with an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the Youth Part of Superior Court at a later dat…

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'I Will Kill You': Man Admits To Threatening Employee In Middletown Attempted Robbery 'I Will Kill You': Man Admits To Threatening Employee In Middletown Attempted Robbery
'I Will Kill You': Man Admits To Threatening Employee In Middletown Attempted Robbery A 47-year-old man who threatened to kill an Orange County smoke shop employee while demanding cash has admitted to his role in the attempted robbery and now faces prison time, prosecutors said. Middletown resident Fritznel Beauchamps pleaded guilty on Thursday, Feb. 20, in Orange County Court to first-degree attempted robbery, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday, Feb. 21.  Under the terms of his plea deal, he will be sentenced on Monday, May 5 to 10 years in prison, followed by five years of post-release supervision. The attempted robbery happened in Middl…

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Diddy's Attorney Steps Down: Can't 'Effectively Serve' Past Mount Vernon Resident, Reports Say Diddy's Attorney Steps Down: Can't 'Effectively Serve' Past Mount Vernon Resident, Reports Say
Diddy's Attorney Steps Down: Can't 'Effectively Serve' Past Mount Vernon Resident, Reports Say A member of the legal team for embattled New York native and hip hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has stepped down from the case, according to reports.  In a request submitted to the Southern District of New York on Friday, Feb. 21, attorney Anthony Ricco filed a motion to leave Diddy's case, according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter.  In his filing, Ricco reportedly gave a short statement with a vague explanation, as reported by Deadline: "Although I have provided Sean Combs with the high level of legal representation expected by the court, under no circumstances can I con…

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