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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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Lead-Laced Debris Illegally Dumped At Orange County Farm, Officials Say Lead-Laced Debris Illegally Dumped At Orange County Farm, Officials Say
Lead-Laced Debris Illegally Dumped At Orange County Farm, Officials Say Authorities caught a trucking company illegally dumping contaminated construction debris, including lead materials, at an Orange County farm, officials announced.  The incident happened on Thursday, Jan. 9, when a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation officer saw a tri-axle dump truck unloading material at the back of a farm in the town of Montgomery. The property owner was seen grading other piles of material at the site, officials said on Wednesday, Jan. 29.  More Environmental Conservation officers responded to the scene, where they determined that the debris …

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Real Estate
Over 300 Homes, Hotel, Retail Space Set For Waterfront Makeover In New Rochelle Over 300 Homes, Hotel, Retail Space Set For Waterfront Makeover In New Rochelle
Over 300 Homes, Hotel, Retail Space Set For Waterfront Makeover In New Rochelle A long-anticipated plan to transform New Rochelle’s waterfront into a thriving mixed-use community is moving forward following the approval of the site plan, officials announced. Pratt Landing, a landmark redevelopment project along the Long Island Sound, will turn a former industrial brownfield into a vibrant residential, commercial, and recreational hub. The project will include more than 300 residential units, a hotel, over 40,000 square feet of commercial space, and a revitalized New Rochelle Naval Armory, which will provide veterans housing and community spaces, city officials announced…

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Police & Fire
Car Plows Into Porch In 2-Vehicle Wreck In Hudson Valley Car Plows Into Porch In 2-Vehicle Wreck In Hudson Valley
Car Plows Into Porch In 2-Vehicle Wreck In Hudson Valley A crash involving a vehicle that hit a Hudson Valley porch caused injuries. The incident happened on Wednesday, Jan. 29 in Rockland County, when two cars collided in the area of Hybrid Lane and Hanes Lane in Monsey, according to The Monsey Scoop. One car partially crashed into a house's porch.  Spring Hill EMS, Monsey firefighters, and the Ramapo Police Department responded to the crash. More information about the crash was not immediately available.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (@monseyscoop)

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ICE Looks For Person With Criminal Warrant In Hudson Valley Village ICE Looks For Person With Criminal Warrant In Hudson Valley Village
ICE Looks For Person With Criminal Warrant In Hudson Valley Village Federal immigration agents conducted an operation in Pleasantville on Thursday, Jan. 30, as part of efforts to locate an individual with a criminal warrant, officials announced.   According to a statement from the Village of Pleasantville, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) notified the Pleasantville Police Department that agents would be operating in the village to apprehend a specific person.  However, local authorities clarified that Pleasantville police were not involved in the warrant service.  Agents were seen operating in the area of Wheeler Avenue in t…

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Police & Fire
Caregiver Steals Nearly $10K From Elderly Woman In Rye: Police Caregiver Steals Nearly $10K From Elderly Woman In Rye: Police
Caregiver Steals Nearly $10K From Elderly Woman In Rye: Police A caregiver is accused of betraying the trust of an elderly Westchester woman by illegally writing nearly $10,000 in checks from her account, police said.  Amie Faye, age 35, of the Bronx, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 29, and charged in connection with the alleged theft, the City of Rye Police Department announced.  Detectives launched an investigation after uncovering that Faye, who was employed as the victim’s caregiver, allegedly wrote $9,100 in checks without the woman's consent and used the money for herself, police said. After her arrest, Faye was charged with the follow…

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Schools
Water Woes Force Early Dismissal At Millbrook Central School District Water Woes Force Early Dismissal At Millbrook Central School District
Water Woes Force Early Dismissal At Millbrook Central School District A water issue in Dutchess County has forced an early dismissal for all schools in the Millbrook Central School District on Thursday, Jan. 30, officials announced.  According to district officials, a town water issue on Alden Place in Millbrook prompted the schedule change, with secondary schools dismissing at 12:15 p.m. and elementary schools letting out at 1 p.m.  Parents of students who require pickup were asked to make necessary arrangements. The village delayed the water shutoff until after lunch to ensure students were served meals before dismissal, officials said. Notifica…

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Business
Last Call: Brewery In Century-Old Church Announces Closure In Mohegan Lake Last Call: Brewery In Century-Old Church Announces Closure In Mohegan Lake
Last Call: Brewery In Century-Old Church Announces Closure In Mohegan Lake A Northern Westchester brewery known for its unique setting inside a century-old church has set its closing date. Argonne Rose Brewing Company, located at 1715 East Main St. (Route 6) in Mohegan Lake, announced that its last day of service will be Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, citing "unforeseen circumstances" as the reason for the closure.  In a heartfelt statement, owners Sarah, Marc, and Dave thanked their patrons and the local brewing community for making their journey special. “The warmth, laughter, and unforgettable memories shared with all of you have been what truly made this place un…

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Lifestyle
Check Those Pockets! Top-Prize Take 5 Ticket Sold At Hudson Valley Store Check Those Pockets! Top-Prize Take 5 Ticket Sold At Hudson Valley Store
Check Those Pockets! Top-Prize Take 5 Ticket Sold At Hudson Valley Store Someone in Rockland County just turned their grocery run into a serious payday. A top-prize-winning Take 5 ticket worth $9,614.50 was sold at Virginia Mini Market, located at 19 North Main St. in Spring Valley, for the Friday, Jan. 24 midday drawing, New York Lottery officials announced.  The Take 5 game features numbers drawn from a field of one through 39, with drawings held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have up to one year to claim their prize. If you recently made a stop at Virginia Mini Market, now might be a good time to check your numbers—you could be Rockland…

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Caught! Man’s Desperate Attempt To Hide Illegal Gun Fails In Orange County Caught! Man’s Desperate Attempt To Hide Illegal Gun Fails In Orange County
Caught! Man’s Desperate Attempt To Hide Illegal Gun Fails In Orange County A man has admitted to gun charges after police found him hiding a firearm in his Orange County home, officials announced.  Newburgh resident Ernie Prospere, age 50, pleaded guilty in Orange County Court on Monday, Jan. 27, to second-degree attempted criminal possession of a weapon and faces six years in prison, followed by five years of post-release supervision, when he returns to court on Thursday, April 3, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Officials said Prospere was identified in a 911 call reporting a person with a gun in the City of…

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Police & Fire
Man Sells Fentanyl, Cocaine To Agents In Hudson Valley, Busted After Search: Police Man Sells Fentanyl, Cocaine To Agents In Hudson Valley, Busted After Search: Police
Man Sells Fentanyl, Cocaine To Agents In Hudson Valley, Busted After Search: Police A months-long investigation into narcotics sales in Dutchess County has led to the arrest of a Poughkeepsie man accused of selling fentanyl and cocaine, authorities announced.  According to an announcement on Thursday, Jan. 30 from the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, 28-year-old Tyshawn R. Smith was identified as allegedly dealing fentanyl and cocaine from a residence on Cannon Street in the City of Poughkeepsie.  Investigators conducted multiple controlled purchases of the drugs over the course of their probe, ultimately securing a search warrant for t…

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