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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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Obituaries
WWII Hero From HV Returns Home 80 Years After Pacific Crash: Here's When Services Will Be WWII Hero From HV Returns Home 80 Years After Pacific Crash: Here's When Services Will Be
WWII Hero From HV Returns Home 80 Years After Pacific Crash: Here's When Services Will Be More than eight decades after he was killed in action over the Pacific during World War II, the remains of a Dutchess County native have been brought home where they belong.  US Army Air Forces Staff Sergeant Eugene J. Darrigan, 26, was killed on March 11, 1944, when his B-24D “Liberator” bomber, Heaven Can Wait, crashed into the waters off New Guinea during a World War II bombing mission. After 80 years, Darrigan’s remains have finally been identified and returned to his hometown in Dutchess County.  On Friday, May 23, New York State Police, along with the Dutchess County Sheriff…

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Police & Fire
Low-Flying Helicopter Over Monsey, Spring Valley Line Prompts Police Response Low-Flying Helicopter Over Monsey, Spring Valley Line Prompts Police Response
Low-Flying Helicopter Over Monsey, Spring Valley Line Prompts Police Response A low-flying helicopter spotted over Rockland on Friday afternoon, May 23, prompted a police response and stirred concern among residents, authorities said.  The incident happened around 2:32 p.m. on Friday near the border of Monsey and Spring Valley, according to the Ramapo Police Department.  Officers were dispatched after a concerned resident reported a helicopter flying unusually low over the neighborhood. By the time police arrived, the aircraft had left the area. Witnesses later shared video footage showing the helicopter with what appeared to be a person waving from the fro…

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News
NY Medical College Workers To Strike Day Before Graduation, Demand 'Livable Wages' NY Medical College Workers To Strike Day Before Graduation, Demand 'Livable Wages'
NY Medical College Workers To Strike Day Before Graduation, Demand 'Livable Wages' Dozens of essential workers at New York Medical College in Westchester County are walking off the job the day before graduation, demanding wages that they say would reflect the region’s soaring cost of living. On Tuesday, May 27, nearly 100 workers represented by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East will strike outside the Valhalla campus, calling for what they describe as "livable wages" and fair contract terms. The workers include lab techs, maintenance crews, accounting, and A/V staff—employees who help keep the medical school operational and research labs functional, union representat…

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Traffic
Crash Causes Lane Closures On I-87 In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING) Crash Causes Lane Closures On I-87 In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING)
Crash Causes Lane Closures On I-87 In Hudson Valley (Developing) A crash temporarily left multiple northbound lanes blocked on Interstate 87 in Rockland County.  The incident happened on Friday, May 23 in the area of Exit 12 in West Nyack at around 1:30 p.m., according to traffic reports from 511NY.  The crash closed the left and center northbound lanes near the crash scene, causing delays until mid-afternoon on Friday.  More information about the crash has not yet been released by authorities. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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News
Towel, Flip-Flops, ID: Beaches In Westchester To Reopen, Here's When Towel, Flip-Flops, ID: Beaches In Westchester To Reopen, Here's When
Towel, Flip-Flops, ID: Beaches In Westchester To Reopen, Here's When Beach season is back in Westchester County just in time for Memorial Day weekend, with pools to follow in late June, officials announced.  Three popular county-owned beaches — Croton Point in Croton-on-Hudson, Glen Island in New Rochelle, and Playland in Rye — will reopen Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, May 24 to 26, on a pre-season basis, weather permitting, according to Westchester County Parks.  The beaches will operate weekends and holidays through Sunday, June 22. Starting Friday, June 27, Glen Island and Playland beaches will open daily, while Croton Point Beach will continue …

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News
Controversial Pipeline Expansion: Rockland Becomes First NY County To Oppose Project Controversial Pipeline Expansion: Rockland Becomes First NY County To Oppose Project
Controversial Pipeline Expansion: Rockland Becomes First NY County To Oppose Project In a move against fossil fuel infrastructure, Rockland has become the first county in New York to formally oppose a proposed fracked gas pipeline expansion that would impact the lower Hudson Valley.  Earlier this week, the Rockland County Legislature passed a resolution against “Project Maple,” a controversial expansion of the Algonquin Pipeline proposed by energy giant Enbridge. The project includes plans to enlarge the Stony Point compressor station, raising environmental and health concerns among residents and local officials.  The pipeline, which runs through the lower Hu…

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News
West Point Professor Resigns Ahead Of Trump Grad Speech, 'Demands To Indoctrinate': Op-Ed West Point Professor Resigns Ahead Of Trump Grad Speech, 'Demands To Indoctrinate': Op-Ed
West Point Professor Resigns Ahead Of Trump Grad Speech, 'Demands To Indoctrinate': Op-Ed A tenured professor at the US Military Academy at West Point has resigned from his position ahead of President Trump's scheduled commencement speech, citing what he believes is the school's abandoning of its core principals in meeting the current administration's demands.  Graham Parsons, a professor of philosophy who studied and taught military ethics, detailed the reasons behind his resignation after 13 years at the academy in a New York Times op-ed from earlier in May. According to Parsons, the events leading up to his resignation came soon after Trump took office and bega…

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News
'Wolf In Sheep's Clothing': Westchester Coach Used Snapchat To Get Nudes From Minors, Feds Say 'Wolf In Sheep's Clothing': Westchester Coach Used Snapchat To Get Nudes From Minors, Feds Say
'Wolf In Sheep's Clothing': Westchester Coach Used Snapchat To Get Nudes From Minors, Feds Say A football coach and athletic director at a Westchester County high school faces federal child pornography charges after allegedly using Snapchat and other apps to coerce young victims into sending sexually explicit photos of themselves, prosecutors said.  Eastchester resident Thomas Puccini, age 28, was arrested on Wednesday, May 21, and appeared the same day in White Plains federal court, where he was ordered detained, according to US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton.  Puccini was employed as the Interim Director of Physical Education, Health, and …

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Business
Restaurant Announces Closure After Just Over Year In Business In Westchester Restaurant Announces Closure After Just Over Year In Business In Westchester
Restaurant Announces Closure After Just Over Year In Business In Westchester A few months more than a year after opening, a Northern Westchester restaurant will close its doors for good, but not without one last hurrah. The team at 140 Kitchen, located at 911 South St. in Peekskill, announced on social media this week that the restaurant will officially close after final service on Saturday, May 24.  The decision, according to the restaurant’s Instagram post, was made after “much thought and consideration.” “This was not an easy choice, but we believe it is the right step for us at this time,” the post reads, continuing, “We want to express our appreciation an…

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Police & Fire
Officer Saves Distressed Person From I-84 Overpass Bridge In Hudson Valley Officer Saves Distressed Person From I-84 Overpass Bridge In Hudson Valley
Officer Saves Distressed Person From I-84 Overpass Bridge In Hudson Valley A Dutchess County police officer is being credited with saving a life after responding to a call about a distressed person on a Route 9D overpass over Interstate 84.  The rescue happened on Wednesday night, May 21 at around 11 p.m., when officers rushed to the I-84 overpass at Route 9D in Beacon following a report of a person in distress, Beacon Police said in an announcement on Thursday, May 22.  Upon arrival, the first responding officer spotted the person climbing the fence on the overpass directly above the interstate. The officer quickly intervened, grabbing hold of the perso…

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