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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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Business
Longtime Mexican Restaurant Closes After Almost 50 Years In Middletown Longtime Mexican Restaurant Closes After Almost 50 Years In Middletown
Longtime Mexican Restaurant Closes After Almost 50 Years In Middletown After nearly five decades, El Bandido in Middletown has served its final meal.  The well-loved Mexican restaurant, located at 536 East Main St. since 1976, announced on Sunday, March 9, that it would be closing its doors.  "For 49 years, El Bandido has been more than just a restaurant. It’s been a home. A gathering place. A place where strangers became regulars and regulars became family," the Tello family shared in their farewell announcement.  "I wish I could say we lasted forever. I wish I could say we fought the fight and won. But some battles aren’t about winning o…

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News
$5K Reward Offered After Dog Found Abandoned in Harriman State Park $5K Reward Offered After Dog Found Abandoned in Harriman State Park
$5K Reward Offered After Dog Found Abandoned in Harriman State Park Authorities are searching for the owner of a Tibetan Mastiff or Mastiff mix that was abandoned in the Hudson Valley's Harriman State Park.  The Hudson Valley Humane Society Law Enforcement Division is asking the public for help identifying whoever is responsible for leaving the dog behind. In an effort to do so, the Humane Society is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest, the organization announced on Monday, March 10. Anyone with information about the dog’s owner or those involved in the abandonment is urged to contact HVHS by calling or texting 917-701-3870, o…

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Police & Fire
Car Hits Tree, Catches Fire In Hudson Valley: Driver Hospitalized Car Hits Tree, Catches Fire In Hudson Valley: Driver Hospitalized
Car Hits Tree, Catches Fire In Hudson Valley: Driver Hospitalized A vehicle crashed into a tree and burst into flames in Putnam County, leaving the driver hospitalized, firefighters said. The crash happened outside the Brewster Elks Club at Route 22 and Milltown Road around 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, according to the Brewster Fire Department. According to fire officials, the vehicle left the roadway, struck a tree, and caught fire outside the Elks Club on Route 22.  Firefighters quickly attacked the flames while Brewster EMS treated the driver, who was then taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

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Police & Fire
Double Shooting: Wanted Man Turns Himself In, Charged In Westchester Incident, Police Say Double Shooting: Wanted Man Turns Himself In, Charged In Westchester Incident, Police Say
Double Shooting: Wanted Man Turns Himself In, Charged In Westchester Incident, Police Say A 23-year-old man who police had been searching for has turned himself in to officers in connection with a shooting that wounded two men in Westchester, authorities announced.  Yonkers resident Keymel Washington, whom police announced they were searching for on Friday, March 7, was arrested on Monday, March 10 in connection with a shooting on Tuesday, March 4, Yonkers Police announced.  Washington allegedly opened fire on two victims following a verbal dispute on the day of the shooting at around 3:35 p.m. Investigators say that prior to the shooting, a brief verbal alte…

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Police & Fire
Massive Fire Destroys Home, Sparks Brush Fire Amid High Winds In Westchester Massive Fire Destroys Home, Sparks Brush Fire Amid High Winds In Westchester
Massive Fire Destroys Home, Sparks Brush Fire Amid High Winds In Westchester A devastating house fire in Westchester required a massive emergency response as high winds fueled the flames and ignited a brush fire, officials said. The blaze began on Saturday, March 8, at around 8:10 a.m. at 2 Carroll Lane in Mamaroneck, where arriving fire crews encountered a fast-moving inferno that had fully engulfed the home, according to the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department.  Strong winds worsened the situation, carrying embers onto nearby properties and placing adjacent homes at risk. View this post on Instagram A post share…

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Obituaries
Westchester Girl, 14, Dies: Family To Set Up Scholarship Drive In Her Memory Westchester Girl, 14, Dies: Family To Set Up Scholarship Drive In Her Memory
Westchester Girl, 14, Dies: Family To Set Up Scholarship Drive In Her Memory Following the loss of 14-year-old Gia Deborah Gentile of Hawthorne, her family is determined to honor her memory by helping other high school students who show the kindness she so often demonstrated.  Gia, who was born in White Plains on June 9, 2010, died on Sunday, March 9, leaving behind a legacy of love, friendship, and selflessness, according to her obituary.  Gia was known for her warm heart, boundless energy, and unwavering kindness. Whether she was excelling in academics, cheering as a flyer on the Westlake Varsity Cheer Team, or participating in student council and servic…

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Police & Fire
Driver Turns In Front Of Patrol Car With Sirens On, Injures Officer In Hudson Valley: Police Driver Turns In Front Of Patrol Car With Sirens On, Injures Officer In Hudson Valley: Police
Driver Turns In Front Of Patrol Car With Sirens On, Injures Officer In Hudson Valley: Police A two-car crash involving a police patrol vehicle left three people with minor injuries in Dutchess County, authorities said.  The collision occurred on Sunday, March 9, at around 3:45 p.m., when troopers responded to a report of a crash on Route 52 in Fishkill, according to New York State Police. According to State Police, the Fishkill Police patrol car was traveling west on Route 52 with its lights and sirens activated. At the same time, 20-year-old Askya R. Paulin of Beacon, who was also traveling west with one passenger, was overtaking other vehicles that were yielding to the …

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Police & Fire
Social Media Threat Prompts Lockdown At High School, Middle School In Westchester Social Media Threat Prompts Lockdown At High School, Middle School In Westchester
Social Media Threat Prompts Lockdown At High School, Middle School In Westchester Both Irvington High School and Irvington Middle School went into lockdown after receiving a social media threat, police said. The two schools were placed on lockdown on Monday morning, March 10, after concerns arose over a social media post, Irvington Police announced.  As a precautionary measure, officers conducted a thorough preliminary investigation, working closely with school officials to ensure student and staff safety. Following the investigation, police determined that there was no credible threat to the schools or the community, and the lockdown was lifted, allowing normal sc…

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Police & Fire
Man With 2 Active Warrants Caught With Loaded Pistols In Peekskill Traffic Stop: Police Man With 2 Active Warrants Caught With Loaded Pistols In Peekskill Traffic Stop: Police
Man With 2 Active Warrants Caught With Loaded Pistols In Peekskill Traffic Stop: Police A traffic stop in Westchester led to the arrest of a wanted man and the discovery of two loaded firearms, police said.  The bust happened on Sunday, March 9, at around 4:30 p.m., when an officer conducted a traffic stop on the 1000 block of Park Street in Peekskill, the Peekskill Police Department announced on Monday, March 10.  The driver, identified as Justin Arjani, was found to be driving with a suspended license, police said. Authorities then found that Arjani had two active arrest warrants issued by the City of Peekskill Court.  Before impounding the vehicle, offi…

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Police & Fire
School Bus Overturns While Carrying Elementary Students In Pine Island School Bus Overturns While Carrying Elementary Students In Pine Island
School Bus Overturns While Carrying Elementary Students In Pine Island A school bus carrying nine elementary students overturned in Orange County on Monday morning, March 10, prompting a swift response from first responders and school officials. The 15-passenger bus, which was transporting students to Pine Island Elementary School, swerved off the road in the area of 421 Pulaski Hwy. in Pine Island, went up a berm, and tipped onto its side, according to Orange-Ulster BOCES district officials and the Town of Warwick Police Department. The students aboard ranged in age from 6 to 12 years old. The driver and bus monitor were also on the bus at the time, police sa…

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