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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
Early Morning Shooting Leaves Victim Hospitalized In Westchester Early Morning Shooting Leaves Victim Hospitalized In Westchester
Early Morning Shooting Leaves Victim Hospitalized In Westchester Authorities in Mount Vernon are investigating a shooting that left one person injured early Tuesday, Feb. 4. According to the Mount Vernon Police Department, officers responded to a report of shots fired around 3 a.m. at 129 South 4th Ave. Upon arrival, they discovered a victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the right forearm.  The victim was transported to Jacobi Medical Center, where he was treated for his injuries. Detectives are currently working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No arrests have been announced at this time. Authorities are urging anyone …

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Real Estate
'Lesser Evil,' Owned By Dad Of Alleged DOGE Staff Member, To Move Into Brewster Property 'Lesser Evil,' Owned By Dad Of Alleged DOGE Staff Member, To Move Into Brewster Property
'Lesser Evil,' Owned By Dad Of Alleged Doge Staff Member, To Move Into Brewster Property A fast-growing, CT-based snack brand owned by the father of a 19-year-old allegedly working with Elon Musk's new Department of Government Efficiency has secured a massive new distribution facility in Putnam County, expanding its presence in the Northeast. Lesser Evil, a Danbury, Connecticut-based company known for its organic and minimally processed snacks, has signed a 303,100-square-foot lease at Lincoln Logistics 84x684 Crossings in Brewster, according to real estate developer Lincoln Equities Group (LEG). The facility, located near major highways I-84, I-684, and Route 7 and finished in…

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Police & Fire
Vehicle Hits Victim, Drives Away In Westchester Vehicle Hits Victim, Drives Away In Westchester
Vehicle Hits Victim, Drives Away In Westchester Authorities are searching for a driver who hit a victim in Westchester and drove off, causing injuries.  The crash happened on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at around 3 p.m., when a light gray SUV hit a person walking in the area of Riverdale Avenue and Pier Street in Yonkers, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink.  The victim reported minor pain to their leg, Spink said, adding that the driver left the scene.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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News
No Charges for Troopers In Fatal Shooting Of Armed Man In Hudson Valley: AG No Charges for Troopers In Fatal Shooting Of Armed Man In Hudson Valley: AG
No Charges for Troopers In Fatal Shooting Of Armed Man In Hudson Valley: AG A year-long investigation into the police shooting death of a man in Rockland County has concluded with no charges, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced.  A report on the investigation into the death of Rakim Tillery following a traffic stop on the New York State Thruway in Ramapo in January 2024 was released by the AG's Office of Special Investigation on Tuesday, Feb. 4.  According to the report, Tillery, who had been linked to an earlier incident in Albany, was armed and fired at troopers on Jan. 3, 2024, as they approached his vehicle during the stop. One…

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Obituaries
Longtime Firefighter, Navy Veteran Born In Westchester Dies: 'His Spirit Lives On' Longtime Firefighter, Navy Veteran Born In Westchester Dies: 'His Spirit Lives On'
Longtime Firefighter, Navy Veteran Born In Westchester Dies: 'His Spirit Lives On' A longtime firefighter and US Navy veteran who dedicated a half-century to serving his Hudson Valley community has died.  Daniel "Danny" Hill, a lifelong member of the Lake Carmel Volunteer Fire Department in Putnam County, died on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at the age of 86, the department announced on Monday, Feb. 3.  Born in Peekskill on Nov. 30, 1938, Hill grew up in The Bronx before spending the majority of his life in Lake Carmel, where he became a staple of the community.  Hill served in the US Navy from 1955 to 1961, before continuing a lifetime of service through the L…

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News
Man Torches NY Trooper’s Dad’s Home After Getting Ticket In Middletown: Here's His Fate Man Torches NY Trooper’s Dad’s Home After Getting Ticket In Middletown: Here's His Fate
Man Torches NY Trooper’s Dad’s Home After Getting Ticket In Middletown: Here's His Fate An Orange County man who set fire to the home of a New York State Trooper’s father just hours after receiving a traffic ticket from him will spend decades in prison, officials announced. Middletown resident Tyler Williams, age 26, was sentenced by Orange County Court Judge Craig Stephen Brown to 20 years behind bars, followed by five years of post-release supervision, after pleading guilty to second-degree arson, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced on Tuesday, Feb. 4.  Prosecutors said that on the night of Dec. 20, 2023, a state trooper pulled Williams over …

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Police & Fire
Fender Bender Leads To DWI Charge For 71-Year-Old In Yorktown: Police Fender Bender Leads To DWI Charge For 71-Year-Old In Yorktown: Police
Fender Bender Leads To DWI Charge For 71-Year-Old In Yorktown: Police A 71-year-old Putnam County man is facing charges for allegedly driving while intoxicated in Northern Westchester following a crash, police announced. Gary Shames, of Mahopac, was arrested following an investigation into a possible motor vehicle crash in Yorktown on Friday, Jan. 31, around 6:20 p.m., the Yorktown Police Department said on Monday, Feb. 3. Authorities responded to the area of Route 6 and Windsor Road for the reported crash. Upon arrival, officers identified Shames as the driver of the involved vehicle and determined he had been operating the car while intoxicated, police said…

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Police & Fire
Rescuers Lift Fallen Horses To Safety After Slips On Ice In Hudson Valley Rescuers Lift Fallen Horses To Safety After Slips On Ice In Hudson Valley
Rescuers Lift Fallen Horses To Safety After Slips On Ice In Hudson Valley Two horses, including a cherished rescue named Hitch, were safely rescued after slipping on ice and becoming unable to stand in the Hudson Valley, thanks to the efforts of first responders and a dedicated veterinarian. The incident happened in Dutchess County on Monday, Feb. 3, when the Stanford Fire Company requested assistance from the Patterson Fire Department and the Putnam County Technical Rescue Team to help rescue the fallen animals at 13 Hands Equine Rescue, Inc. in Stanford.  Upon arrival, crews found that barn workers had already taken steps to keep the horses warm by blanket…

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News
ICE Conducts Search In Another Westchester Locale, Mayor Says ICE Conducts Search In Another Westchester Locale, Mayor Says
ICE Conducts Search In Another Westchester Locale, Mayor Says US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were present in another Westchester municipality, officials revealed. In an announcement, Ossining Mayor Rika Levin said that ICE agents were present in the village on Monday, Feb. 3 while looking for a certain individual.  The Ossining Police Department was not involved in the search, Levin added.  "At this point, we do not have any material updates on ICE activities since they are a federal agency independent of our local police," Levin explained.  The activity followed similar searches in Pleasantville, Peekskill, and Sleepy …

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Police & Fire
Driver Crashes Truck Through Dunkin’ In Crawford, Nabbed Months After: Police Driver Crashes Truck Through Dunkin’ In Crawford, Nabbed Months After: Police
Driver Crashes Truck Through Dunkin’ In Crawford, Nabbed Months After: Police A man has been charged months after crashing his pickup truck into a Hudson Valley Dunkin’ location, causing extensive damage that led to the building’s demolition, police announced.  The crash happened in Orange County on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, when 44-year-old Eric Schrader, of Pine Bush, drove a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado eastbound on Route 52 before crossing the westbound lane, leaving the roadway, and slamming into the Dunkin’ building in Crawford, the Crawford Police Department announced on Monday, Feb. 3.  Schrader's truck barreled more than three-quarters of the way into …

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