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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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Man Who Murdered 9-Year-Old, Parents In Newburgh Convicted Of All Charges Man Who Murdered 9-Year-Old, Parents In Newburgh Convicted Of All Charges
Man Who Murdered 9-Year-Old, Parents In Newburgh Convicted Of All Charges A 35-year-old man has been found guilty on all charges for a horrific Hudson Valley shooting that left three people dead, including a 9-year-old child, and critically injured a 3-year-old boy.  Orange County resident Kaliek Goode-Ford of Newburgh, age 35, was convicted on Thursday, Jan. 23 on all charges connected to a January 2020 shooting in the town of Newburgh that left three people dead, Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced. He now faces up to life in prison without parole when he is sentenced on Tuesday, March 18.  During the shooting, Goode-For…

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Police & Fire
Tax Preparer Steals $8K from Employer In Poughkeepsie, Police Say Tax Preparer Steals $8K from Employer In Poughkeepsie, Police Say
Tax Preparer Steals $8K from Employer In Poughkeepsie, Police Say A 29-year-old Hudson Valley man is facing serious charges after allegedly mishandling client payments and documents, leading to the theft of thousands from his employer, police said. Dutchess County resident Jonathan Yousef Sawaged of Poughkeepsie was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 21, following a fraud investigation, the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department announced on Wednesday, Jan. 22.  According to the department, authorities began looking into Sawaged after receiving a complaint on Oct. 17, 2024, alleging that he, while working as a certified tax preparer at a local compa…

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Police & Fire
Man Lights Himself On Fire During Fight With Family In Yonkers, Taken To Hospital Man Lights Himself On Fire During Fight With Family In Yonkers, Taken To Hospital
Man Lights Himself On Fire During Fight With Family In Yonkers, Taken To Hospital A man was rushed to a hospital after lighting himself on fire after a family dispute in Westchester, police said. The incident happened on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at around 8:30 p.m., when a man poured a flammable substance over his body and proceeded to then light himself on fire after a conflict with family members in the area of Purser Place in Yonkers, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink. The man was then taken to a nearby trauma center with severe burns. He was stabilized and admitted for treatment.  More information about the incident was not made available. 

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Threats To Son Uncover Hidden Weapons: Goshen Man Nabbed With Illegally-Kept Guns Threats To Son Uncover Hidden Weapons: Goshen Man Nabbed With Illegally-Kept Guns
Threats To Son Uncover Hidden Weapons: Goshen Man Nabbed With Illegally-Kept Guns An argument and threatening text messages sent to his son led to the discovery of illegal firearms and the eventual conviction of a Hudson Valley man, officials announced. Orange County resident Justin Babik of Goshen, age 47, was convicted on Tuesday, Jan. 21, after a jury trial in Orange County Court on charges of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced. According to the DA's Office, on May 8, 2024, Babik allegedly argued with his son and sent him threatening text…

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Business
Cafe Announces Closure In Haverstraw, Will Shift To Delivery, Pick-Up Cafe Announces Closure In Haverstraw, Will Shift To Delivery, Pick-Up
Cafe Announces Closure In Haverstraw, Will Shift To Delivery, Pick-Up A Hudson Valley culinary spot has announced a significant restructuring of its business model, which includes the closing of its cafe.  Flours Pasta & Bake Shop, located in Rockland County at 11 New Main St. in Haverstraw, announced on Thursday, Jan. 16 that it would be closing its cafe "for now."  Instead, the business will shift its focus to meal delivery to Rockland, Bergen, and parts of Westchester counties, event hosting, and other offerings, the owner said on social media. "Flours is fluid and always changing," the owner wrote, adding, "I personally believe that you hav…

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Schools
Cops Crackdown On Illegal Parking At School In Harrison: 'Action Will Be Taken' Cops Crackdown On Illegal Parking At School In Harrison: 'Action Will Be Taken'
Cops Crackdown On Illegal Parking At School In Harrison: 'Action Will Be Taken' A police department is warning families that enforcement action will be taken against those who violate parking rules during student pick-up times at a Westchester elementary school.  The advisory, issued by Harrison Police on Wednesday, Jan. 22, highlighted the persistent problem of double parking and queuing on Mathews Street during dismissal times at Harrison Avenue Elementary School.  According to the department, unattended vehicles blocking the road and occupied vehicles stopping in the roadway are causing significant traffic issues. These violations obstruct the no…

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Lifestyle
Cash Clouds Roll In: $29K Winning Ticket Sold At This Newburgh Store Cash Clouds Roll In: $29K Winning Ticket Sold At This Newburgh Store
Cash Clouds Roll In: $29K Winning Ticket Sold At This Newburgh Store Someone in Orange County just got a reason to love Newburgh even more!  A lucky ticket sold at Smokes 4 Less at 59 North Plank Rd. hit the jackpot during the Take 5 evening drawing on Tuesday, Jan. 21, New York Lottery announced.  The winning ticket, drawn from a pool of numbers ranging from 1 to 39, was worth $29,469, lottery officials said. The New York Lottery reminds the lucky ticket holder to claim their prize within a year of the drawing date.  So, if you recently swung by Smokes 4 Less, check your ticket—it could be your ticket to a cash-filled celebration!

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Over 1K Residents Without Gas For Months In Yonkers Closer to Relief Thanks to $4.6M Grant Over 1K Residents Without Gas For Months In Yonkers Closer to Relief Thanks to $4.6M Grant
Over 1K Residents Without Gas For Months In Yonkers Closer to Relief Thanks to $4.6M Grant More than 1,000 residents of a housing complex in Westchester are one step closer to regaining full services after spending nearly five months without gas. A $4.6 million grant from Westchester County will fund critical infrastructure upgrades at the 415-unit, eight-building Palisade Towers housing complex on Schroeder Street in Yonkers, the city's Housing Authority announced. The grant, provided through the county's Public Housing Authorities Improvement program, is intended to help resolve the ongoing crisis caused by a gas leak that led Con Edison to shut off service in August. It is par…

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Dark Web Pill Factory Leader From Tuxedo Park Gets Time In Prison Dark Web Pill Factory Leader From Tuxedo Park Gets Time In Prison
Dark Web Pill Factory Leader From Tuxedo Park Gets Time In Prison A Hudson Valley man who returned to illegal drug operations on the dark web after serving time for a similar crime will spend more time behind bars.  Orange County resident Kyle Weiland, age 36, of Tuxedo Park, was sentenced to 63 months in prison, plus a consecutive 12 months for charges related to his distribution of illegal pills and narcotics, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Wednesday, Jan. 22.  According to officials, Weiland operated a pill and narcotics manufacturing business on the dark web, distributing drugs throughout the…

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Yankees' Mariano Rivera, Wife, Covered Up Sexual Abuse For New Rochelle Church, Lawsuit Says Yankees' Mariano Rivera, Wife, Covered Up Sexual Abuse For New Rochelle Church, Lawsuit Says
Yankees' Mariano Rivera, Wife, Covered Up Sexual Abuse For New Rochelle Church, Lawsuit Says Baseball icon Mariano Rivera and his wife are both named in a new lawsuit alleging that the couple did not protect a young victim from being sexually abused by members of a Westchester-based church, some of which happened at their home.  The lawsuit, filed in New York Supreme Court in Westchester County on Thursday, Jan. 16, alleges that a child referred to as "Jane A Doe" because of her young age was sexually abused by two people affiliated with New Rochelle-based Refuge of Hope Church.  The church began as a small ministry in Rivera's home and his wife, Clara, still works a…

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