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Ben Crnic

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bcrnic@dailyvoice.com

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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Firefighter Loses Home In Putnam Valley Blaze: Department Asks For Help From Community Firefighter Loses Home In Putnam Valley Blaze: Department Asks For Help From Community
Firefighter Loses Home In Putnam Valley Blaze: Department Asks For Help From Community A Putnam County community is coming together to support a local firefighter and his family after their home was destroyed in a tragic fire.  The blaze occurred in Putnam Valley on Monday, Feb. 10, at 165 Peekskill Hollow Rd., and destroyed a home belonging to Fire Police Officer Juan Garcia and his family, Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department President James Apostolico said on Tuesday, Feb. 11.  In an official statement, Apostolico thanked residents for their kindness and generosity during this difficult time. "We are deeply touched by the outpouring of support from …

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Police & Fire
3-Car Crash Involving Taxi Causes Injuries In Pomona (VIDEO) 3-Car Crash Involving Taxi Causes Injuries In Pomona (VIDEO)
3-Car Crash Involving Taxi Causes Injuries In Pomona (Video) A taxi was involved in a three-vehicle crash at a Rockland County intersection that caused injuries.  The crash happened on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the intersection of Route 45 and Medical Park Drive in Pomona at around 11:45 a.m., according to eyewitnesses from The Monsey Scoop. Video of the incident was posted to Instagram by The Monsey Scoop. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (@monseyscoop) First responders, including Spring Hill EMS, Hillcrest Fire Department, and Ramapo Police, rushed to the scene afte…

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Business
New Cafe, Market Opens In Cross River: Here's Where New Cafe, Market Opens In Cross River: Here's Where
New Cafe, Market Opens In Cross River: Here's Where A new café with a focus on sustainability and locally sourced goods has officially opened its doors in Northern Westchester, bringing fresh coffee and food to the area.  Cross River residents have a new go-to spot with the opening of The Boro Cafe & Market on Monday, Feb. 10.  Located at 873 Route 35, The Boro promises to deliver not only great drinks and delicious food but also a warm, inviting atmosphere that connects locals with Hudson Valley and Fairfield County producers.  The café opened its doors at 7 a.m. and is set to operate daily from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., offe…

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Police & Fire
'Manhole Event' Causes Evacuation Of Court House, PD Building In White Plains (UPDATE) 'Manhole Event' Causes Evacuation Of Court House, PD Building In White Plains (UPDATE)
'Manhole Event' Causes Evacuation Of Court House, PD Building In White Plains (Update) This story has been updated.  Smoking manholes on a Westchester street caused the evacuation of the County Court House and a police department building, officials said.  The incident happened in the area of the intersection of South Lexington Avenue and Martine Avenue on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at around 11 a.m., when smoking manholes caused high carbon monoxide levels, leading to the temporary evacuation of the County Court House and the White Plains Police Department, according to a Con Edison spokesperson. The "manhole event" was caused by salt on the roads mixing with melting s…

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Obituaries
Past President Of New City Fire Company Dies: 'Will Be Remembered' Past President Of New City Fire Company Dies: 'Will Be Remembered'
Past President Of New City Fire Company Dies: 'Will Be Remembered' The Rockland community is mourning the loss of Michael Flannery, a dedicated life member and past president of the New City Fire Engine Co. No. 1, who died on Monday, Feb. 3 at the age of 85. Flannery's death was announced by his former company on Friday, Feb. 8:  "His quiet demeanor and friendly smile, as well as his dedication to the fire company and the residents of New City, will be remembered by many," the company wrote on social media. Flannery joined the department in October 1976 and quickly became an integral part of its operations, serving on several key committees, includin…

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News
IRS Scam Offers $1.4K To Victims In Rockland, DA Warns IRS Scam Offers $1.4K To Victims In Rockland, DA Warns
IRS Scam Offers $1.4K To Victims In Rockland, DA Warns Scammers posing as the IRS are targeting Rockland County residents with fake text messages promising $1,400 economic impact payments, officials warned. In a public alert on Monday, Feb. 10, Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh's Office said residents have been contacted by scammers claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service. The scam involves text messages claiming recipients are “eligible for a $1,400 economic impact statement.” The messages come from a Hotmail address, not a secure government email, and contain links to nonexistent websites. Walsh emphasized that the IR…

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Lifestyle
No Jackpot, No Problem: $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Newburgh Deli No Jackpot, No Problem: $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Newburgh Deli
No Jackpot, No Problem: $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Newburgh Deli One lucky Orange County lottery player is $50,000 richer this week, proving that sometimes third place is the one with the treasure chest—at least when it comes to Powerball. The New York Lottery announced that a third-prize-winning ticket for the Saturday, Feb. 8 Powerball drawing was sold at Discount Deli Mart & Smoke Shop on Route 300 in Newburgh.  While the ticket-holder didn’t snag the full jackpot, they’re still walking away with a nice consolation prize all things considered. The winning numbers were drawn from a field of one to 69, with the elusive red Power Ball coming fr…

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Convicted Murderer Tries To Have Mom Of His Child Killed In Newburgh, Gets More Jail Time Convicted Murderer Tries To Have Mom Of His Child Killed In Newburgh, Gets More Jail Time
Convicted Murderer Tries To Have Mom Of His Child Killed In Newburgh, Gets More Jail Time An already-convicted murderer will spend the rest of his life behind bars for attempting to have the mother of his child killed in 2011 in the Hudson Valley, prosecutors announced.  On Monday, Feb. 10, Newburgh resident Cornelius Stubbs, age 53, was sentenced in Orange County Court following his conviction for first-degree attempted murder, the Orange County DA's Office announced. The sentence will run consecutively to a life-without-parole sentence Stubbs is already serving for a separate 2019 murder case. The conviction stems from an October 2011 incident in which Stubbs ordered an …

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Man Leaves Victim 'Mangled, Unrecognizable' In Fatal White Plains Beating: Will Face Jail Time Man Leaves Victim 'Mangled, Unrecognizable' In Fatal White Plains Beating: Will Face Jail Time
Man Leaves Victim 'Mangled, Unrecognizable' In Fatal White Plains Beating: Will Face Jail Time A Westchester jury has found a man guilty of murder for a brutal 2022 beating that left his victim unrecognizable, prosecutors announced.  White Plains resident Jare Diaz, age 27, was convicted of second-degree murder in the fatal attack of 38-year-old Otoniel Guzman-Desdicho on Nov. 26, 2022, Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace said Monday, Feb. 10.  On the night of the attack at around 11:30 p.m., Guzman-Desdicho was walking in White Plains and ran into Diaz, whom he knew, the DA's Office said. After a brief conversation, Diaz launched an unprovoked assault, …

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Traffic
I-87 Blaze: Snow From Vehicle Roof Causes Car To Lose Control, Crash In Spring Valley (UPDATE) I-87 Blaze: Snow From Vehicle Roof Causes Car To Lose Control, Crash In Spring Valley (UPDATE)
I-87 Blaze: Snow From Vehicle Roof Causes Car To Lose Control, Crash In Spring Valley (Update) This story has been updated.  A car crashed and caught on fire on Interstate 87 in Rockland County after snow from the vehicle in front of it blew off and caused it to lose control, police said. The incident happened on Interstate 87 North in Spring Valley on Monday, Feb. 10 at around 2:40 p.m. just before Exit 14, according to New York State Police.  An investigation determined that the vehicle had been driving in the northbound lanes when snow from the roof of the car in front blew onto the victim's car, causing it to crash into a ditch. There, it began to smoke and caught fire…

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