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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
Victims Shot In Face, Chest After Argument In Yonkers: Suspect At Large Victims Shot In Face, Chest After Argument In Yonkers: Suspect At Large
Victims Shot In Face, Chest After Argument In Yonkers: Suspect At Large A verbal dispute on a Westchester street escalated into gunfire Tuesday afternoon, March 4, leaving two men wounded, police said. The shooting happened around 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of Walnut and Elm Streets in Yonkers, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink. Authorities say a single suspect fired one shot at each of the two victims before fleeing on foot. One man was shot in the face and is in stable condition, while the other was shot in the torso and was initially in critical condition but has since been stabilized.  Yonkers detectives are currently review…

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News
Guns, Drugs Sold From Food Truck: Another Trafficking Ring Member From Newburgh Gets Jail Time Guns, Drugs Sold From Food Truck: Another Trafficking Ring Member From Newburgh Gets Jail Time
Guns, Drugs Sold From Food Truck: Another Trafficking Ring Member From Newburgh Gets Jail Time Another member of a major firearms and narcotics trafficking operation in Orange County will see prison time, marking the latest sentencing in an extensive law enforcement crackdown.  Russell Knight, 46, of Newburgh, was sentenced in Orange County Court on Monday, March 3, to five to ten years in state prison, followed by three years of post-release supervision in connection with Operation Hot Lunch," a large-scale investigation into gun and drug trafficking in Orange County, according to Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler.  The sweeping law enforcement probe le…

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Obituaries
15-Year-Old Fire Explorer From Stony Point Dies: 'His Absence Is Deeply Felt' 15-Year-Old Fire Explorer From Stony Point Dies: 'His Absence Is Deeply Felt'
15-Year-Old Fire Explorer From Stony Point Dies: 'His Absence Is Deeply Felt' Rockland County is grieving the loss of Kenneth John Bermudez Jr., a brave 15-year-old boy who was known for his bright spirit, deep faith, and dedication to serving others.  Bermudez, a Stony Point resident known as "Kenny J." died on Sunday, Feb. 23, leaving behind his family, friends, and fellow members of the Rockland County Fire Explorer Post 44. Described as the "sunshine" of his family, Kenny was the youngest of five siblings and had an extraordinary bond with his loved ones, according to his obituary.  He was known for his kindness, his love of video games, and his d…

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Police & Fire
Talk, Then Terror: Teen Starts Conversation, Then Pulls Gun In New Rochelle Robbery, Police Say Talk, Then Terror: Teen Starts Conversation, Then Pulls Gun In New Rochelle Robbery, Police Say
Talk, Then Terror: Teen Starts Conversation, Then Pulls Gun In New Rochelle Robbery, Police Say A 17-year-old boy has been taken into custody after allegedly robbing a man at gunpoint in Westchester, police said.  The incident occurred on Monday, March 3, at around 8:30 p.m., when the suspect approached a victim on foot near 10 Davenport Ave. in New Rochelle, the city's police department announced on Tuesday, March 4.  The suspect had a short conversation with the victim before taking out a handgun and stealing his cell phone and wallet, police said. The victim described the suspect as a Black male with dreadlocks and glasses. Officers quickly launched an investigation, de…

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Police & Fire
Child Porn: Woman, 32, Accused Of Transmitting Videos, Pics From Southeast Home, Police Say Child Porn: Woman, 32, Accused Of Transmitting Videos, Pics From Southeast Home, Police Say
Child Porn: Woman, 32, Accused Of Transmitting Videos, Pics From Southeast Home, Police Say A 32-year-old woman faces child porn charges after allegedly transmitting explicit videos and pictures over the internet from her Putnam County home, authorities said. Southeast resident Danielle Sawicki, age 32, was arrested following a search of her residence on Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, March 4.  According to the Sheriff's Office, in July 2024, investigators received a cyber tip from the New York State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force related to explicit materials being transmitted from a Putnam County home. On…

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News
Boy, 17, Caught With Loaded Gun, Narcotics In Poughkeepsie Boy, 17, Caught With Loaded Gun, Narcotics In Poughkeepsie
Boy, 17, Caught With Loaded Gun, Narcotics In Poughkeepsie A 17-year-old was apprehended in Dutchess County after police said he was found with a loaded handgun and narcotics during an investigation into drug activity.  The arrest took place just before noon on Saturday, March 1, when officers saw the teen with the firearm near Rose Street, according to the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department.  When officers went up to the boy, they recovered a loaded Smith & Wesson semi-automatic handgun and an undisclosed quantity of narcotics, authorities said. The teen was taken to the Juvenile Aid Bureau, where he was charged with two felonie…

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Business
Restaurant To Close After 35 Years In Armonk, Reveals Last Day In Business Restaurant To Close After 35 Years In Armonk, Reveals Last Day In Business
Restaurant To Close After 35 Years In Armonk, Reveals Last Day In Business A longtime Mexican restaurant in Westchester will soon close its doors for good after more than three decades in business following lease renewal issues.  Mariachi Mexico, located at 405 Main St. in Armonk, will serve its final dinner on Sunday, March 23, owners Meto and Joana announced on Instagram on Sunday, March 2. "The landlord has decided not to renew our lease, without providing a reason or previous notice," the owners wrote in their announcement, adding, "After extensive negotiations through our respective legal teams, we have reached an agreement. Last day of dinner servi…

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Police & Fire
$13K Fraud: Ex-Husband Accused In Car Blaze Gets Larceny Charges In Croton, Police Say $13K Fraud: Ex-Husband Accused In Car Blaze Gets Larceny Charges In Croton, Police Say
$13K Fraud: Ex-Husband Accused In Car Blaze Gets Larceny Charges In Croton, Police Say A man already accused of setting fire to his ex-wife's car has now been charged with bank fraud and grand larceny in Westchester, authorities said.  Hari Valdez, 34, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 25, after Croton-on-Hudson Police linked him to unauthorized bank transactions totaling $13,000, the department said on Friday, Feb. 28.  The case began earlier in February, when a Croton resident reported two fraudulent withdrawals totaling $4,000 from their bank account. As detectives investigated, they uncovered four additional fraudulent transactions connected to businesses in New Roc…

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Police & Fire
$64K In Gift Cards Stolen From ShopRite By Former Employee In Croton-On-Hudson: Police $64K In Gift Cards Stolen From ShopRite By Former Employee In Croton-On-Hudson: Police
$64K In Gift Cards Stolen From ShopRite By Former Employee In Croton-On-Hudson: Police A former ShopRite employee from Dutchess County has been charged after allegedly stealing $64,100 worth of gift cards from a Westchester store, police announced. Laura Picozzi, 33, of Fishkill, was taken into custody on Thursday, Jan. 30, following an investigation by Croton-on-Hudson Police into the theft of 151 gift cards from the ShopRite located at 460 South Riverside Ave., the department announced on Monday, March 3.  According to authorities, ShopRite loss prevention officers first alerted police to the theft in January. After reviewing the case, detectives identified Picozzi—a f…

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Drug Dealer Busted, Caught With Meth, Cocaine In Poughkeepsie: Police Drug Dealer Busted, Caught With Meth, Cocaine In Poughkeepsie: Police
Drug Dealer Busted, Caught With Meth, Cocaine In Poughkeepsie: Police Police have apprehended a 55-year-old man accused of dealing methamphetamine and cocaine after a police raid uncovered drugs packaged for sale inside his Dutchess County residence, authorities announced.  Orlando Peterson III was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 27, following a search conducted by the Dutchess County DA's Office Drug Task Force at his Poughkeepsie residence on Garden Street, the Task Force announced on Monday, March 3.   Officials said undercover agents had been purchasing drugs from Peterson before executing the search warrant at his home with the assistance of th…

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