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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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Police & Fire
Thieves Strike Twice: 2 Cars Stolen In Hudson Valley Within Minutes, Police Say Thieves Strike Twice: 2 Cars Stolen In Hudson Valley Within Minutes, Police Say
Thieves Strike Twice: 2 Cars Stolen In Hudson Valley Within Minutes, Police Say Authorities in Dutchess County are investigating after two vehicles were stolen within minutes of each other in the City of Poughkeepsie. The incidents happened early Friday, Jan. 31, when officers responded to 120 Hudson Ave. around 6:30 a.m. for a report of a stolen vehicle, police said. The victim told officers she had started her car to warm it up and returned a few minutes later to find it gone. As officers were investigating, they were alerted to a second stolen vehicle in the same area. Both incidents remain under investigation, and police are urging anyone with information to call…

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Police & Fire
Car Slams Into Tree, Bursts Into Flames In Hudson Valley Car Slams Into Tree, Bursts Into Flames In Hudson Valley
Car Slams Into Tree, Bursts Into Flames In Hudson Valley Fire crews in Dutchess County battled a car fire after a vehicle crashed into a tree and became engulfed in flames, officials said. The incident happened in the town of Rhinebeck on Friday, Jan. 31, at around 12:30 a.m., when firefighters were dispatched to the area of Hilltop Road for a reported vehicle fire, according to the Rhinebeck Fire Department.  Arriving crews found a car that had crashed into a tree and was fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze while Rhinebeck EMS evaluated a single occupant of the vehicle.  Firefighters did not reveal th…

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Police & Fire
Burning Electric Scooter Causes Damage To Apartment Complex In Wallkill Burning Electric Scooter Causes Damage To Apartment Complex In Wallkill
Burning Electric Scooter Causes Damage To Apartment Complex In Wallkill Firefighters rushed to a Hudson Valley apartment complex after an electric scooter caught fire inside a second-floor unit, officials said. The fire broke out on the evening of Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Slatewood Apartments in the Town of Wallkill, according to the Mechanicstown Fire Company.  Crews arrived to find an electric scooter burning inside the apartment. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, but not before the fire and sprinkler system caused damage to two units—the fire-damaged apartment and the one below, which sustained water damage. Multiple agencies assisted at t…

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News
Lead-Laced Debris Illegally Dumped At Montgomery Farm, Officials Say Lead-Laced Debris Illegally Dumped At Montgomery Farm, Officials Say
Lead-Laced Debris Illegally Dumped At Montgomery Farm, Officials Say Authorities caught a trucking company illegally dumping contaminated construction debris, including lead materials, at an Orange County farm, officials announced.  The incident happened on Thursday, Jan. 9, when a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation officer saw a tri-axle dump truck unloading material at the back of a farm in the town of Montgomery. The property owner was seen grading other piles of material at the site, officials said on Wednesday, Jan. 29.  More Environmental Conservation officers responded to the scene, where they determined that the debris …

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Real Estate
Over 300 Homes, Hotel, Retail Space Set For Waterfront Makeover In New Rochelle Over 300 Homes, Hotel, Retail Space Set For Waterfront Makeover In New Rochelle
Over 300 Homes, Hotel, Retail Space Set For Waterfront Makeover In New Rochelle A long-anticipated plan to transform New Rochelle’s waterfront into a thriving mixed-use community is moving forward following the approval of the site plan, officials announced. Pratt Landing, a landmark redevelopment project along the Long Island Sound, will turn a former industrial brownfield into a vibrant residential, commercial, and recreational hub. The project will include more than 300 residential units, a hotel, over 40,000 square feet of commercial space, and a revitalized New Rochelle Naval Armory, which will provide veterans housing and community spaces, city officials announced…

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Police & Fire
Car Plows Into Porch In 2-Vehicle Wreck In Monsey Car Plows Into Porch In 2-Vehicle Wreck In Monsey
Car Plows Into Porch In 2-Vehicle Wreck In Monsey A crash involving a vehicle that hit a Hudson Valley porch caused injuries. The incident happened on Wednesday, Jan. 29 in Rockland County, when two cars collided in the area of Hybrid Lane and Hanes Lane in Monsey, according to The Monsey Scoop. One car partially crashed into a house's porch.  Spring Hill EMS, Monsey firefighters, and the Ramapo Police Department responded to the crash. More information about the crash was not immediately available.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (@monseyscoop)

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News
ICE Looks For Person With Criminal Warrant In Westchester ICE Looks For Person With Criminal Warrant In Westchester
ICE Looks For Person With Criminal Warrant In Westchester Federal immigration agents conducted an operation in Pleasantville on Thursday, Jan. 30, as part of efforts to locate an individual with a criminal warrant, officials announced.   According to a statement from the Village of Pleasantville, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) notified the Pleasantville Police Department that agents would be operating in the village to apprehend a specific person.  However, local authorities clarified that Pleasantville police were not involved in the warrant service.  Agents were seen operating in the area of Wheeler Avenue in t…

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Police & Fire
Caregiver Steals Nearly $10K From Elderly Woman In Westchester: Police Caregiver Steals Nearly $10K From Elderly Woman In Westchester: Police
Caregiver Steals Nearly $10K From Elderly Woman In Westchester: Police A caregiver is accused of betraying the trust of an elderly Westchester woman by illegally writing nearly $10,000 in checks from her account, police said.  Amie Faye, age 35, of the Bronx, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 29, and charged in connection with the alleged theft, the City of Rye Police Department announced.  Detectives launched an investigation after uncovering that Faye, who was employed as the victim’s caregiver, allegedly wrote $9,100 in checks without the woman's consent and used the money for herself, police said. After her arrest, Faye was charged with the follow…

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Schools
Water Woes Force Early Dismissal At School District In Hudson Valley Water Woes Force Early Dismissal At School District In Hudson Valley
Water Woes Force Early Dismissal At School District In Hudson Valley A water issue in Dutchess County has forced an early dismissal for all schools in the Millbrook Central School District on Thursday, Jan. 30, officials announced.  According to district officials, a town water issue on Alden Place in Millbrook prompted the schedule change, with secondary schools dismissing at 12:15 p.m. and elementary schools letting out at 1 p.m.  Parents of students who require pickup were asked to make necessary arrangements. The village delayed the water shutoff until after lunch to ensure students were served meals before dismissal, officials said. Notifica…

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Business
Last Call: Brewery In Century-Old Church Announces Closure In Westchester Last Call: Brewery In Century-Old Church Announces Closure In Westchester
Last Call: Brewery In Century-Old Church Announces Closure In Westchester A Northern Westchester brewery known for its unique setting inside a century-old church has set its closing date. Argonne Rose Brewing Company, located at 1715 East Main St. (Route 6) in Mohegan Lake, announced that its last day of service will be Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, citing "unforeseen circumstances" as the reason for the closure.  In a heartfelt statement, owners Sarah, Marc, and Dave thanked their patrons and the local brewing community for making their journey special. “The warmth, laughter, and unforgettable memories shared with all of you have been what truly made this place un…

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