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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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New Windsor Man Admits Sexually Assaulting 2 Young Children Over 3 Years: DA New Windsor Man Admits Sexually Assaulting 2 Young Children Over 3 Years: DA
New Windsor Man Admits Sexually Assaulting 2 Young Children Over 3 Years: DA A 31-year-old Orange County man has admitted to sexually abusing two young children over the course of more than three years, prosecutors announced.  New Windsor resident Kevin Cholula pleaded guilty in Orange County court on Thursday, Feb. 27 to two counts of first-degree course of sexual conduct against a child, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler said.  According to the DA's Office, between July 2020 and October 2023, Cholula engaged in two or more acts of sexual conduct, including at least one instance of sexual intercourse, oral sex, and anal sex with t…

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Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Firing Shots Nabbed On Gun Charge In Newburgh: Police Man Accused Of Firing Shots Nabbed On Gun Charge In Newburgh: Police
Man Accused Of Firing Shots Nabbed On Gun Charge In Newburgh: Police A 20-year-old man has been nabbed in connection with a shots fired incident that occurred in Orange County in September 2024, police announced. Newburgh resident Jyaire Adams was arrested on Monday, Feb. 17, in connection with an incident in the city on Sept. 27, 2024, the City of Newburgh Police Department announced on Thursday, Feb. 27.  On the day of the incident, at around 11:35 p.m., police responded to reports of gunfire in the area of William Street and South William Street in Newburgh.  There, officers found evidence of gunfire, including four 9mm shell casings.…

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AI-Generated 'Deepfake' Deception Banned In Westchester AI-Generated 'Deepfake' Deception Banned In Westchester
Ai-generated 'Deepfake' Deception Banned In Westchester Westchester County has taken a major step in fighting AI-driven digital deception, as a new law banning the unlawful use of AI-generated deepfake content has been signed into law, officials announced.  The legislation, passed unanimously by the Westchester County Board of Legislators, criminalizes the creation and distribution of deceptive digital media, including altered images, videos, voices, and other AI-generated likenesses used to spread false information or impersonate individuals, county officials announced on Wednesday, Feb. 27.  The bill, spearheaded by Legislator Judah …

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Business
New Latin-Inspired Eatery Opens In New Rochelle New Latin-Inspired Eatery Opens In New Rochelle
New Latin-Inspired Eatery Opens In New Rochelle A new Latin-inspired eatery is bringing fresh juices and bold flavors to downtown New Rochelle—and the community is invited to celebrate its grand opening.  JUIIICY, a health-focused restaurant specializing in natural juices and Latin-inspired cuisine, will officially open its doors at 9 Division St. S with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce on Monday, March 3, at 10:00 a.m.  According to the Chamber of Commerce, JUIIICY was founded by two sisters who had the goal of blending authentic Latin American flavors with nutrient-rich ingredients…

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5 Times Convicted Felon Flees Cops On Electric Scooter In Poughkeepsie Drug Bust: Police 5 Times Convicted Felon Flees Cops On Electric Scooter In Poughkeepsie Drug Bust: Police
5 Times Convicted Felon Flees Cops On Electric Scooter In Poughkeepsie Drug Bust: Police A five-time convicted felon under state parole supervision was apprehended in Dutchess County after trying to flee on an electric bicycle while being pursued by detectives investigating drug sales, authorities announced.  The incident began in the City of Poughkeepsie on Wednesday, Feb. 26, around 7:30 p.m., when detectives found Andre Hendrix, 55, in the area of Marshall Street. He was the subject of a search warrant related to an ongoing narcotics investigation in the Pershing Avenue area, the department said. Upon spotting law enforcement, Hendrix tried to escape first on an el…

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2 Teens Found Stabbed In Large Brawls In Poughkeepsie 2 Teens Found Stabbed In Large Brawls In Poughkeepsie
2 Teens Found Stabbed In Large Brawls In Poughkeepsie Two 17-year-old boys were found with stab wounds following large fights in Dutchess County, including one that was a continuation of the other in a different location.  The incident began on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at around 7:15 p.m., when a large fight was reported on Mansion Street in the City of Poughkeepsie, according to the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department.  Officers and detectives responded to the scene, where they found a 17-year-old boy suffering from multiple stab wounds to the abdomen. The victim was rushed to a local hospital for treatment, police said.  S…

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Violent Gas Station Robbery, Attack On Clerk In Newburgh: Second Suspect Gets Prison Time Violent Gas Station Robbery, Attack On Clerk In Newburgh: Second Suspect Gets Prison Time
Violent Gas Station Robbery, Attack On Clerk In Newburgh: Second Suspect Gets Prison Time A second man involved in a violent armed robbery at an Orange County gas station has learned how much time he will spend behind bars, weeks after his co-defendant received an 11-year sentence, prosecutors announced.  Nasier Codett, 23, of Newburgh, was sentenced on Wednesday, Feb. 26, in Orange County Court to 8.5 years in prison in connection with an armed robbery in Newburgh in July 2023, according to Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler. The robbery occurred on July 1, 2023, when Codett and Shelby cut power to a gas station in Newburgh, plunging the store into darkness b…

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Assistant Fire Chief Busts Down Door, Puts Out Flames Before Crews Arrive At Mahopac Home Assistant Fire Chief Busts Down Door, Puts Out Flames Before Crews Arrive At Mahopac Home
Assistant Fire Chief Busts Down Door, Puts Out Flames Before Crews Arrive At Mahopac Home A quick-thinking assistant fire chief took matters into his own hands, forcing entry into a burning Putnam County home and using a fire extinguisher to knock down flames before more crews arrived. The blaze broke out in Mahopac around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at a one-story home near Hill Street and Hitchcock Hill Road, prompting police to close Hill Street between Bullethole Road and Hitchcock Hill Road during the afternoon hours.  According to the Mahopac Falls Fire Department, Assistant Chief Tompkins was first on the scene and confirmed that flames were coming from the r…

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Man Suffers Partial Amputated Hand After Fleeing Cops, Hitting Truck In Wallkill: Police Man Suffers Partial Amputated Hand After Fleeing Cops, Hitting Truck In Wallkill: Police
Man Suffers Partial Amputated Hand After Fleeing Cops, Hitting Truck In Wallkill: Police A man trying to flee police at high speed suffered catastrophic injuries after hitting a tractor-trailer in Orange County, including a partially amputated hand, authorities said. The crash occurred on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at around 2:45 a.m., when Town of Wallkill Police Officers tried to stop a speeding vehicle near East Main Street and Midway Park Drive, the department announced. The driver, identified as a 36-year-old Monroe man, refused to pull over and kept going, police said. His vehicle then collided with a tractor-trailer near Exit 122A and Route 17E, causing severe injuries, accordi…

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House Fire Causes Road Closure In Mahopac House Fire Causes Road Closure In Mahopac
House Fire Causes Road Closure In Mahopac A house fire has closed a stretch of road to traffic in Putnam County.  Hill Street in Mahopac between Bullethole Road and Hitchcock Hill Road is closed as firefighters battle a house fire in the area, Carmel Police announced on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at around 3:30 p.m.  Motorists are asked to avoid the area and use detours.  More information about the fire has not yet been released. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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