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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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Luchese Soldier From Elmsford, Associates Admit Role in Mafia Gambling Scheme Luchese Soldier From Elmsford, Associates Admit Role in Mafia Gambling Scheme
Luchese Soldier From Elmsford, Associates Admit Role in Mafia Gambling Scheme A high-ranking member of the Luchese crime family and several associates from Westchester have pleaded guilty to racketeering, money laundering, and illegal gambling as part of a sweeping federal case targeting organized crime, officials announced.  Anthony Villani, a 60-year-old Elmsford resident and a soldier in the Luchese crime family, entered his guilty plea on Thursday, Jan. 30 in federal court in Brooklyn. As part of his plea deal, he will forfeit $4 million in illicit proceeds, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York.  Villani was one of…

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Police & Fire
Car Crumples After Hitting Tree In Chestnut Ridge Amid Icy Conditions (VIDEO) Car Crumples After Hitting Tree In Chestnut Ridge Amid Icy Conditions (VIDEO)
Car Crumples After Hitting Tree In Chestnut Ridge Amid Icy Conditions (Video) A car was severely damaged after hitting a tree in a Rockland County crash that caused injuries.  The crash happened in Chestnut Ridge on Friday, Jan. 31 at around 1:30 p.m., when a vehicle hit a tree on Margetts Road near Saddle River Road, The Monsey Scoop reported. Video posted on Instagram by The Monsey Scoop showed severe front-end damage to the vehicle.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (@monseyscoop) Injuries were reported as a result of the crash. Police have not yet released more information about …

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Business
Gourmet Breakfast Eatery Now Open In New Rochelle: Here's Look Inside Gourmet Breakfast Eatery Now Open In New Rochelle: Here's Look Inside
Gourmet Breakfast Eatery Now Open In New Rochelle: Here's Look Inside New Rochelle’s vibrant dining scene just got a fresh new addition with the arrival of Toastique, a health-focused café specializing in gourmet toasts, smoothies, and cold-pressed juices.  On Thursday, Jan. 23, city officials, community leaders, and business owners gathered at 604 North Ave. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce to officially welcome the fast-growing eatery.  Toastique first opened its doors in December 2024 and has already become a go-to spot for health-conscious foodies. The café offers a unique selection of nutrient-packed …

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Police & Fire
Man Struck By Car In Yonkers, Hospitalized Man Struck By Car In Yonkers, Hospitalized
Man Struck By Car In Yonkers, Hospitalized A man was taken to a hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Westchester. The crash happened on Friday, Jan. 31 at around 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of Yonkers Avenue and Central Park Avenue in Yonkers, when an elderly man crossing the street was hit by a car after the driver failed to see him, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink.  The man suffered minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital.  All parties remained at the scene, Spink said. 

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Police & Fire
ATVs, Motorcycle Stolen From Facebook Seller: 3 Nabbed In Southeast Burglary Case, Cops Say ATVs, Motorcycle Stolen From Facebook Seller: 3 Nabbed In Southeast Burglary Case, Cops Say
ATVs, Motorcycle Stolen From Facebook Seller: 3 Nabbed In Southeast Burglary Case, Cops Say Authorities have apprehended three Long Island men in a burglary ring who targeted a home in Putnam County after allegedly using Facebook Marketplace to gather information on their victim, police said. Nassau County resident Percy Dickinson, age 25, of Freeport, was taken into custody on Tuesday, Jan. 28, after being wanted for his alleged role in a burglary in the Town of Southeast in April 2024, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday, Jan. 30.   The case began when deputies responded to a home on Briar Drive for a reported break-in at a garage, where two ATVs a…

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14-Year-Old Faces Up To Life In Jail For Fatally Shooting Man At Park In Yonkers: DA 14-Year-Old Faces Up To Life In Jail For Fatally Shooting Man At Park In Yonkers: DA
14-Year-Old Faces Up To Life In Jail For Fatally Shooting Man At Park In Yonkers: DA A 14-year-old boy from Connecticut faces life in prison after being charged with murder in connection with a deadly Yonkers shooting that left one man dead and another wounded, officials said. The 14-year-old Fairfield County resident from Stratford was indicted and arraigned on Thursday, Jan. 30, in Westchester County Court's Youth Part in connection with a fatal shooting at Yonkers' Doyle Park in August 2024, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced. According to the DA's Office, at around 5 p.m. on Aug. 26, 2024, the defendant allegedly opened fire and fatally shot 29-…

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Police & Fire
Thieves Strike Twice: 2 Cars Stolen In Poughkeepsie Within Minutes, Police Say Thieves Strike Twice: 2 Cars Stolen In Poughkeepsie Within Minutes, Police Say
Thieves Strike Twice: 2 Cars Stolen In Poughkeepsie Within Minutes, Police Say Authorities in Dutchess County are investigating after two vehicles were stolen within minutes of each other in the City of Poughkeepsie. The incidents happened early Friday, Jan. 31, when officers responded to 120 Hudson Ave. around 6:30 a.m. for a report of a stolen vehicle, police said. The victim told officers she had started her car to warm it up and returned a few minutes later to find it gone. As officers were investigating, they were alerted to a second stolen vehicle in the same area. Both incidents remain under investigation, and police are urging anyone with information to call…

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Police & Fire
Car Slams Into Tree, Bursts Into Flames In Rhinebeck Car Slams Into Tree, Bursts Into Flames In Rhinebeck
Car Slams Into Tree, Bursts Into Flames In Rhinebeck Fire crews in Dutchess County battled a car fire after a vehicle crashed into a tree and became engulfed in flames, officials said. The incident happened in the town of Rhinebeck on Friday, Jan. 31, at around 12:30 a.m., when firefighters were dispatched to the area of Hilltop Road for a reported vehicle fire, according to the Rhinebeck Fire Department.  Arriving crews found a car that had crashed into a tree and was fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze while Rhinebeck EMS evaluated a single occupant of the vehicle.  Firefighters did not reveal th…

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Police & Fire
Burning Electric Scooter Causes Damage To Apartment Complex In Wallkill Burning Electric Scooter Causes Damage To Apartment Complex In Wallkill
Burning Electric Scooter Causes Damage To Apartment Complex In Wallkill Firefighters rushed to a Hudson Valley apartment complex after an electric scooter caught fire inside a second-floor unit, officials said. The fire broke out on the evening of Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Slatewood Apartments in the Town of Wallkill, according to the Mechanicstown Fire Company.  Crews arrived to find an electric scooter burning inside the apartment. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, but not before the fire and sprinkler system caused damage to two units—the fire-damaged apartment and the one below, which sustained water damage. Multiple agencies assisted at t…

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Lead-Laced Debris Illegally Dumped At Montgomery Farm, Officials Say Lead-Laced Debris Illegally Dumped At Montgomery Farm, Officials Say
Lead-Laced Debris Illegally Dumped At Montgomery 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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