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Ben Crnic

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bcrnic@dailyvoice.com

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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Man Flees Police Twice, Drops Gun In Newburgh: Will Spend Years In Prison Man Flees Police Twice, Drops Gun In Newburgh: Will Spend Years In Prison
Man Flees Police Twice, Drops Gun In Newburgh: Will Spend Years In Prison A man who twice fled from police in Orange County—once by driving off during a traffic stop and later by running and ditching a loaded gun—will spend years in prison, officials announced.  Newburgh resident Mark Garcia, 26, was sentenced in Orange County Court on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, after pleading guilty to second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced.  Prosecutors detailed two separate incidents in which Garcia attempted to evade law enforcement:  March 1, 2024: Garcia was a passenger in a vehicle sto…

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Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Sex Abuse, Endangering Child In Orange County: NYSP Man Wanted For Sex Abuse, Endangering Child In Orange County: NYSP
Man Wanted For Sex Abuse, Endangering Child In Orange County: Nysp Authorities are asking for help from the public in the search for a 35-year-old man wanted for sexual abuse charges in Orange County.  Juan A. Gonzalez Gomez is wanted in connection to an active indictment warrant out of Orange County, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, March 12.  Gonzalez Gomez faces charges of first-degree sexual abuse, forcible touching, and endangering the welfare of a child.  He is described as a Hispanic man who is 5-foot-5 and 160 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.  According to State Police, Gonzalez Gomez also has two activ…

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Police & Fire
Tesla Left Mangled In Tree Collision In Putnam Valley: 3 Injured Tesla Left Mangled In Tree Collision In Putnam Valley: 3 Injured
Tesla Left Mangled In Tree Collision In Putnam Valley: 3 Injured Three people were injured after a car collided with a tree in Putnam County.  The crash happened at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5 on Sprout Brook Road near the Putnam Valley town line, where there was a single-vehicle accident involving a collision with a large tree, according to the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department and Continental Village Fire Department.  Upon arrival, first responders found three occupants trapped inside the wrecked Tesla vehicle. Firefighters used hydraulic rescue tools to extricate the victims, working for approximately 30 minutes befor…

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Police & Fire
Bus Catches Fire on Hutchinson River Parkway In Pelham Bus Catches Fire on Hutchinson River Parkway In Pelham
Bus Catches Fire on Hutchinson River Parkway In Pelham A transport bus caught fire on the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester, prompting a swift emergency response from multiple fire departments, officials said. The blaze began at around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, when a bus fire was reported along the parkway in Pelham, according to the Village of Pelham Fire Department.  Upon arrival, firefighters found the bus’s engine compartment fully engulfed in flames, with the fire quickly spreading into the passenger area. Firefighters, including members of the Mount Vernon Fire Department, soon set up a water supply from a ne…

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News
Gia Gentile's Funeral Procession To Pass Through Westlake HS Campus In Final Farewell Gia Gentile's Funeral Procession To Pass Through Westlake HS Campus In Final Farewell
Gia Gentile's Funeral Procession To Pass Through Westlake HS Campus In Final Farewell As the Westchester community continues to grieve the loss of 14-year-old Gia Deborah Gentile, the Mount Pleasant Central School District will pay tribute to the beloved student and cheerleader with a special procession through her high school campus following her funeral mass on Thursday, March 13.  In accordance with the Gentile family’s wishes, the funeral procession will pass through Westlake High School and Middle School sometime before noon on Thursday, the Mount Pleasant Central School District announced earlier this week. Students, faculty, and staff—led by the Westlake Stu…

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Business
Blauvelt-Based Food Truck Announces Closure: 'Our Business Cannot Survive' Blauvelt-Based Food Truck Announces Closure: 'Our Business Cannot Survive'
Blauvelt-Based Food Truck Announces Closure: 'Our Business Cannot Survive' A popular Rockland County food truck known for its sandwiches, salads, and more has announced its upcoming closure.  Gracie's Bulldog Grille Food Truck, based in Blauvelt at 600 Route 303, will be closing at the end of March, the owners announced on Monday, March 10.  The owners cited financial difficulties and struggles in sourcing their ingredients as the reasons for their decision: "Due to the rising prices, the lack of availability and the limited availability of products, our business can not survive," they wrote in their announcement on social media. The food truck is known…

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Traffic
Demolition To Begin On Bridge Over I-95 In New Rochelle: Lane Closures, Traffic Stops Planned Demolition To Begin On Bridge Over I-95 In New Rochelle: Lane Closures, Traffic Stops Planned
Demolition To Begin On Bridge Over I-95 In New Rochelle: Lane Closures, Traffic Stops Planned The next phase of work to demolish and replace the North Avenue bridge over Interstate 95 in New Rochelle will begin on Wednesday, March 12, weather permitting, which will bring lane closures and traffic stops for multiple weeks, officials announced.  The demolition process, which is expected to take approximately three weeks, will require overnight lane closures and traffic stops on both I-95 and North Avenue, impacting motorists traveling through the area.  To minimize daytime disruptions, much of the bridge removal will take place at night. Work will include the removal of larg…

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Park To Reopen After Bird Flu Scare In Mount Pleasant: Was Disinfected, Officials Say (UPDATE) Park To Reopen After Bird Flu Scare In Mount Pleasant: Was Disinfected, Officials Say (UPDATE)
Park To Reopen After Bird Flu Scare In Mount Pleasant: Was Disinfected, Officials Say (Update) A park in Westchester will reopen on Wednesday, March 12, after undergoing extensive cleaning and decontamination following a bird flu outbreak, town officials announced. Carroll Park in Thornwood was originally closed on Sunday, February 2 after a dozen Canada geese were found dead, later confirmed to have tested positive for two strains of avian flu by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, as Daily Voice previously reported.  To eliminate any potential contamination, municipal workers decontaminated all frequently touched surfaces in the park using a hypoc…

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Schools
School Board President Resigns Suddenly In Mahopac School Board President Resigns Suddenly In Mahopac
School Board President Resigns Suddenly In Mahopac The school board president of a district in Putnam County has announced his sudden resignation.  Mahopac Board of Education President and Trustee Jonathan Schneider's resignation was announced on Thursday, March 6.  In a statement, the Board expressed gratitude for Schneider’s service, recognizing his dedication and contributions to the district. "His contributions have been valued and his commitment to the District will not be forgotten," the Board wrote.  With Schneider’s departure, Vice President Fernando Martinez will now serve as Acting President, in accordan…

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Police & Fire
Chain-Reaction Crash On Sprain Brook Parkway In Yonkers Sends Several To Hospital Chain-Reaction Crash On Sprain Brook Parkway In Yonkers Sends Several To Hospital
Chain-Reaction Crash On Sprain Brook Parkway In Yonkers Sends Several To Hospital A late-night crash on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester involving four vehicles sent multiple people to the hospital, police said.  The accident happened in Yonkers at around 11 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, when a vehicle traveling southbound attempted to switch lanes, causing a chain-reaction collision, according to New York State Police.  According to a preliminary investigation, the driver, a 32-year-old Hyde Park man, attempted to move from the right lane to the left lane, striking a second vehicle in the center lane. That vehicle then collided with a third car in the left l…

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