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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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Former NYPD Officer Admits Role In Husband's Death After Driving Over 100 MPH In Haverstraw Former NYPD Officer Admits Role In Husband's Death After Driving Over 100 MPH In Haverstraw
Former Nypd Officer Admits Role In Husband's Death After Driving Over 100 MPH In Haverstraw A former New York City police officer from the Hudson Valley has pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide after driving drunk at over 100 mph and causing the crash that killed her husband in Rockland County, authorities announced.  Bernadine Thomas, age 36, of Maybrook in Orange County, entered the guilty plea on Monday, Feb. 3 before Rockland County Court Judge Kevin Russo, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James.  Thomas admitted to driving with a blood alcohol content of .10 while reaching speeds of up to 109 mph on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Havers…

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Police & Fire
Blaze Damages Highway Dept Equipment In Millerton: Water Restrictions Issued Blaze Damages Highway Dept Equipment In Millerton: Water Restrictions Issued
Blaze Damages Highway Dept Equipment In Millerton: Water Restrictions Issued A massive fire at a Dutchess County village's highway department building early Monday, Feb. 3, caused extensive damage and prompted officials to ask residents to limit water usage, according to village officials. The fire broke out overnight in the village of Millerton, heavily impacting both the Highway and Water Departments. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The Millerton Fire Department, with assistance from several neighboring agencies, worked quickly to contain the blaze. In the wake of the fire, the village has urged residents and businesses to restrict water usage due to damag…

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Dump Truck Catches On Fire, Impacts Traffic On I-84 In Southeast Dump Truck Catches On Fire, Impacts Traffic On I-84 In Southeast
Dump Truck Catches On Fire, Impacts Traffic On I-84 In Southeast A dump truck fire on Interstate 84 caused major traffic disruptions in Putnam County on Monday morning, Feb. 3, as multiple fire departments responded to battle the flames.  According to the Carmel Fire Department, emergency dispatchers began receiving reports of the fire at 8:35 a.m. The incident occurred in the westbound lanes under the Interstate 684 bridge in Southeast.  The Brewster Fire Department and New York State Police were the first to be dispatched, with Brewster’s fire chief later requesting mutual aid.  Thankfully, no injuries were reported, though traffic in t…

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Obituaries
Former White Plains Firefighter Dies Months After Son Killed In Crash: 'Your Work Here Is Done' Former White Plains Firefighter Dies Months After Son Killed In Crash: 'Your Work Here Is Done'
Former White Plains Firefighter Dies Months After Son Killed In Crash: 'Your Work Here Is Done' White Plains is mourning the loss of retired firefighter James Patrick "Paddy" Fitzgerald, who died on Tuesday, Jan. 28, just two months after the tragic death of his son, Michael Fitzgerald, in a car crash.  Fitzgerald, a longtime Elmsford resident who was 81, served with distinction in the White Plains Fire Department, where he was stationed at Stations 1 and 2 and earned a Meritorious Service Award for saving a woman and child from a burning building in Yonkers while off duty, according to his obituary.  His commitment to public service extended beyond his firefighting career, …

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29-Year-Old Man Breaks Into Ex's Home, Rapes, Strangles Victim In White Plains: Police 29-Year-Old Man Breaks Into Ex's Home, Rapes, Strangles Victim In White Plains: Police
29-Year-Old Man Breaks Into Ex's Home, Rapes, Strangles Victim In White Plains: Police A 29-year-old man faces a long list of charges after breaking into his ex-partner's home in Westchester and forcibly raping and strangling them, police said.  White Plains resident Diego Fernandez Quintero was arrested on Saturday, Feb. 1 in connection with an incident at a residence in the city, White Plains Police Captain James Spencer announced on Monday, Feb. 3. According to Spencer, Quintero broke into his ex's home and raped and strangled them.  He is now charged with:  First-degree rape; First-degree burglary; Second-degree strangulation; Second-degree unl…

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Longtime Tuxedo Ambulance Corps Captain Dies: 'Mentor, Friend, Guiding Light' Longtime Tuxedo Ambulance Corps Captain Dies: 'Mentor, Friend, Guiding Light'
Longtime Tuxedo Ambulance Corps Captain Dies: 'Mentor, Friend, Guiding Light' An Orange County community is mourning the loss of Lorraine Eiben, a longtime volunteer ambulance corps member and former captain who served her community for decades.  Eiben, a 60-year member of the Tuxedo Volunteer Ambulance Corps, died on Friday, Jan. 31, her son Edward Humenanski announced.  Eiben was a pillar of the TVAC for 60 years, serving with unwavering passion and commitment. Under her leadership, TVAC expanded and thrived, earning accolades that recognized both her contributions and the organization’s growth.  "Lorraine Eiben will be remembered not only…

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Lithium-Ion Battery Sparks Fire Outside Home In Peekskill Lithium-Ion Battery Sparks Fire Outside Home In Peekskill
Lithium-Ion Battery Sparks Fire Outside Home In Peekskill A lithium-ion battery caused a fire outside a Westchester residence early Sunday morning, Feb. 2, prompting firefighters to issue safety warnings about the potential hazards of these increasingly common power sources.  The Peekskill Fire Department responded just after 3 a.m. to a report of a burning scooter outside a home. When crews arrived, they confirmed an active fire with flames up against the structure. Using pressurized water fire extinguishers, firefighters quickly controlled the blaze before it could spread to the building. Upon closer inspection, firefighters determined the …

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2 Firefighters Injured While Battling Blaze In Newburgh, Residents Evacuated 2 Firefighters Injured While Battling Blaze In Newburgh, Residents Evacuated
2 Firefighters Injured While Battling Blaze In Newburgh, Residents Evacuated Two firefighters suffered minor injuries while battling a large fire that tore through a residence in Orange County late Friday night, Jan. 31, fire officials said.  The blaze began in Newburgh just before 11:20 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, when crews were dispatched to a blaze in the area of the Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital employee parking lot. Arriving firefighters encountered heavy smoke, eventually tracing the blaze to 74 Farrington St. Due to the deterioration of the structure, firefighters had to fight the fire from the outside using master stream devices. …

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Vehicles Crash Into Poles, Rocks, Hydrants Amid Snowstorm In Monsey, Airmont (VIDEO) Vehicles Crash Into Poles, Rocks, Hydrants Amid Snowstorm In Monsey, Airmont (VIDEO)
Vehicles Crash Into Poles, Rocks, Hydrants Amid Snowstorm In Monsey, Airmont (Video) Snowy and slippery conditions on Rockland County roads caused numerous vehicles to lose control and crash on Sunday night, Feb. 2.  The crashes occurred during a weather system that arrived in Rockland at around 6 p.m. on Sunday and brought around an inch of snow.  One such incident happened in Airmont near South Monsey Road and Saddle River Road, where a vehicle slid off the road and struck rocks. The car was eventually safely removed, The Monsey Scoop reported.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (…

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Teen Storms Home, Attacks Victim With Kids Inside Before Returning In Beacon: Police Teen Storms Home, Attacks Victim With Kids Inside Before Returning In Beacon: Police
Teen Storms Home, Attacks Victim With Kids Inside Before Returning In Beacon: Police A 17-year-old Hudson Valley resident was apprehended after forcing his way into a Dutchess County apartment, attacking a resident, and later returning to the scene while ignoring officers, police said.  The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Tompkins Terrace apartment complex in Beacon, according to the City of Beacon Police Department.  A woman at the scene told officers that the suspect, who also lives in the complex and was known to her, had forced his way into her apartment and assaulted her adult son with his 4- and 5-year-old children inside, the de…

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