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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
Man, 18, Sets Fire At Construction Site Weeks After Prior Arson Arrest In Spring Valley: Police Man, 18, Sets Fire At Construction Site Weeks After Prior Arson Arrest In Spring Valley: Police
Man, 18, Sets Fire At Construction Site Weeks After Prior Arson Arrest In Spring Valley: Police A Rockland County teenager has been apprehended in connection with a fire at a new construction site, marking the second time in a month he has been charged with arson, police said.  The arrest resulted from an incident on Thursday, Feb. 13, at around 7:30 a.m., when Spring Valley Police responded to 22 Memorial Park Dr. for a report of a structure fire, the department announced on Wednesday night, Feb. 19. Spring Valley firefighters raced to the scene and were able to extinguish the flames. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Following a four-day investigation, police a…

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Man's Body Found In Abandoned Building In Spring Valley: Suspect Charged, Police Say (UPDATE) Man's Body Found In Abandoned Building In Spring Valley: Suspect Charged, Police Say (UPDATE)
Man's Body Found In Abandoned Building In Spring Valley: Suspect Charged, Police Say (Update) Authorities have confirmed the discovery of a deceased adult man inside an abandoned commercial property in Rockland County and have charged a 26-year-old suspect in his death, police said. New, updated report - Homeless Suspect Beat Victim Dead With Lumber Piece, Left Him To Freeze In Hudson Valley: Cops In an update on Wednesday night, Feb. 19, the Spring Valley Police Department said an officer on routine patrol was flagged down by a pedestrian who reported a body inside a vacant building at 10 Centre St.  Officers arrived on the scene and discovered the unresponsive man …

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Wrong-Way Driver Leads Cops On Multi-County Pursuit In Yorktown, Putnam: Police Wrong-Way Driver Leads Cops On Multi-County Pursuit In Yorktown, Putnam: Police
Wrong-Way Driver Leads Cops On Multi-County Pursuit In Yorktown, Putnam: Police A 47-year-old New Jersey man was jailed after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase across Westchester and Putnam counties, driving into oncoming traffic, and ignoring orders to stop, authorities said. Bergen County resident Noel Mendez of Fairview, age 47, was arrested on felony reckless endangerment charges following a multi-jurisdiction police pursuit in November that ended in Putnam County, Yorktown Police announced on Wednesday, Feb. 19. According to the department, the chase began at around 11 a.m. on Nov. 27, 2024, when Yorktown officers were alerted to a susp…

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Helicopter Rescues Patient After Ice Halts Ambulance In Millbrook Helicopter Rescues Patient After Ice Halts Ambulance In Millbrook
Helicopter Rescues Patient After Ice Halts Ambulance In Millbrook A helicopter was needed to rescue a patient who desperately needed medical attention in the Hudson Valley after icy conditions prevented an ambulance from reaching their home, firefighters said.  The rescue happened in Dutchess County on the night of Tuesday, Feb. 18, when Millbrook Fire Department and EMS crews responded to a high-priority medical call, only to find that treacherous ice on the property’s driveway made it impossible for an ambulance to reach the residence, the department said on Wednesday, Feb. 19.  With time being critical, EMS crews were rushed to…

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Business
Barnes & Noble To Close Location In White Plains: Here's When Barnes & Noble To Close Location In White Plains: Here's When
Barnes & Noble To Close Location In White Plains: Here's When A Barnes & Noble bookstore in a Westchester County shopping center has set its closing date.  The Barnes & Noble located in the City Center in White Plains at 230 Main St. will close on Easter Sunday, April 20, according to a company spokesperson. The store has been in the City Center for decades.  In the meantime until its final day in business, the store will open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.  Other Barnes & Noble locales in Westchester include stores in Yonkers, Hartsdale, and Scarsdale. 

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Business
Taxi Service Trusted By Families, Seniors Faces Closure After Decades In Scarsdale Taxi Service Trusted By Families, Seniors Faces Closure After Decades In Scarsdale
Taxi Service Trusted By Families, Seniors Faces Closure After Decades In Scarsdale One of the oldest taxi companies in the country that has served those in Westchester for decades is on the verge of shutting down, prompting town officials and business owners to search for solutions to keep it running.  Central Taxi of Scarsdale is at risk of closing within weeks, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said on Tuesday, Feb. 18.  The company, which has been a staple for local commuters, parents, seniors, and caregivers, is struggling due to changes in transportation habits, the rise of Uber and Lyft, and financial hardships caused by the pandemic, according t…

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Possible Homicide Under Investigation In Spring Valley (DEVELOPING) Possible Homicide Under Investigation In Spring Valley (DEVELOPING)
Possible Homicide Under Investigation In Spring Valley (Developing) Numerous law agencies are commencing a possible homicide investigation at an abandoned building in Rockland County.  New, updated report - Man's Body Found In Abandoned Commercial Building In Hudson Valley (UPDATE) On Wednesday, Feb. 19, at around 10 a.m., authorities descended on a building at the intersection of Lawrence Street and Centre Street in connection to the investigation, according to eyewitnesses from The Monsey Scoop. Spring Valley Police, along with the Rockland County Sheriff's Office and New York State Police, responded to the scene and can be seen in a video post…

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News
Not-So-Slick Move: Dump Truck Sinks In Mud After Unloading Illegal Debris In Haverstraw Not-So-Slick Move: Dump Truck Sinks In Mud After Unloading Illegal Debris In Haverstraw
Not-So-Slick Move: Dump Truck Sinks In Mud After Unloading Illegal Debris In Haverstraw Talk about getting stuck in your own mess.  A dump truck driver in Rockland County learned the hard way that illegal dumping can backfire after his truck sank into the mud soon after unloading debris at a residential site, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said. The incident happened on Thursday, Jan. 30, when Environmental Conservation Officers responded to a complaint about five tri-axle dump trucks actively dumping solid waste at a residential property in Haverstraw, the DEC said.  When officers arrived, only two trucks remained, including o…

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Man Hospitalized After Late-Night Shooting In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large Man Hospitalized After Late-Night Shooting In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large
Man Hospitalized After Late-Night Shooting In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large Police are investigating after a 30-year-old man was shot in the leg late Monday night, Feb. 17 in Dutchess County, authorities said. The incident happened at around 10:45 p.m., when a shooting was reported near Smith Street and DuBois Avenue in the City of Poughkeepsie, the city's police department said on Wednesday, Feb. 19.  Multiple patrol units and detectives responded to the scene, where they found a 30-year-old male victim suffering from a single gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment and is expected to recover, officials said. Po…

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4 Children, 5 Adults Suffer CO Poisoning In Garnerville: Here's How Paramedics Saved Them 4 Children, 5 Adults Suffer CO Poisoning In Garnerville: Here's How Paramedics Saved Them
4 Children, 5 Adults Suffer CO Poisoning In Garnerville: Here's How Paramedics Saved Them Two paramedics are being praised for their quick life-saving actions after detecting dangerous carbon monoxide levels inside a Rockland County home, where five adults and four children were suffering from poisoning. The rescue happened on Monday, Feb. 17, when Rockland paramedics were called to a Garnerville residence after a woman complained of headaches and nausea, according to Rockland Paramedic Services. As they assessed her condition, their portable carbon monoxide detectors began alerting to high CO levels inside the home. Realizing the danger, Reinertsen and Nava immediately evacuat…

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