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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Newburgh, NY
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EMTs Save Injured Bald Eagle In Newburgh After Suspected Vehicle Strike EMTs Save Injured Bald Eagle In Newburgh After Suspected Vehicle Strike EMTs Save Injured Bald Eagle In Newburgh After Suspected Vehicle Strike
EMTs Save Injured Bald Eagle In Newburgh After Suspected Vehicle Strike Thanks to quick action from two EMTs, an injured bald eagle believed to have been hit by a vehicle in Orange County was brought to an animal hospital.  The incident happened in Newburgh, when Wallkill Volunteer Ambulance Corps EMTs Jessica Foster and Christopher Mancuso were returning from the hospital when they spotted the injured bird, the organization said on Monday, Nov. 9.  Rather than leaving the eagle behind, the pair worked with the Town of Newburgh Police Department to safely secure the bird and arrange transportation to a nearby animal hospital.  The eagl…

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Rye, NY
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Wanted Man Gives Fake ID During Rye Traffic Stop, Busted As Fugitive: Police Wanted Man Gives Fake ID During Rye Traffic Stop, Busted As Fugitive: Police Wanted Man Gives Fake ID During Rye Traffic Stop, Busted As Fugitive: Police
Wanted Man Gives Fake ID During Rye Traffic Stop, Busted As Fugitive: Police A Georgia man who police said gave them a false identity during a traffic stop in Westchester County was arrested after officers discovered he was wanted on a felony larceny warrant out of Connecticut.  Troy Sanders Passmore, of Statham, Georgia, was arrested following a traffic stop near the intersection of Boston Post Road and Peck Avenue in Rye on Saturday, Nov. 7, the City of Rye Police Department said on Tuesday, Nov. 10. During the stop, Passmore provided officers with false identifying information, the department said.  However, police eventually determined his actual iden…

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Southeast-Brewster, NY
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Brewster Man Rescued From Steep NH Mountain Trail In Heavy Rain Brewster Man Rescued From Steep NH Mountain Trail In Heavy Rain Brewster Man Rescued From Steep NH Mountain Trail In Heavy Rain
Brewster Man Rescued From Steep NH Mountain Trail In Heavy Rain Two Hudson Valley residents were among five hikers who were rescued after becoming stranded on a steep mountain trail in New Hampshire as heavy rain and poor visibility made it too dangerous to continue.   The group, which included Andres Perez Gonzalez, 22, of Croton Falls, and Jefferson Pazcoy, 22, of Brewster, ran into trouble on the Huntington Ravine Trail along the side of Mount Washington in Sargent's Purchase, New Hampshire, on Saturday, Nov. 7, according to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department.  Authorities were notified around 5 p.m. that the five hikers were s…

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Pine Bush-Walker Valley, NY
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Man Who Shot Victim Twice In Head In Crawford Gets Max Prison Sentence: DA Man Who Shot Victim Twice In Head In Crawford Gets Max Prison Sentence: DA Man Who Shot Victim Twice In Head In Crawford Gets Max Prison Sentence: DA
Man Who Shot Victim Twice In Head In Crawford Gets Max Prison Sentence: DA A man who shot a victim twice in the head inside his Orange County home, leaving him severely wounded, has received the maximum possible prison sentence after the victim survived and helped police identify his attacker.  Middletown resident Anthony Parrish, 56, was sentenced to 40 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Orange County Court by Judge Craig Stephen Brown, according to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler.  The sentencing followed a June 2024 shooting in the Town of Crawford. It comes two months after a …

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White Plains, NY
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3.3 Percent Property Tax Increase Included In Proposed $2.7B 2027 Westchester Budget 3.3 Percent Property Tax Increase Included In Proposed $2.7B 2027 Westchester Budget 3.3 Percent Property Tax Increase Included In Proposed $2.7B 2027 Westchester Budget
3.3 Percent Property Tax Increase Included In Proposed $2.7B 2027 Westchester Budget Westchester County homeowners could see their property taxes increase next year under a proposed $2.7 billion budget that includes a 3.3 percent tax hike — despite efforts to cut more than $100 million in spending. On Monday, Nov. 9, County Executive Ken Jenkins submitted his proposed 2027 Operating Budget, which would raise the county property tax levy by 3.3 percent, an increase that officials say remains within New York State's property tax cap.   For a homeowner with a property valued at $500,000, the increase would mean paying approximately $34 more per year in county propert…

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Stony Point, NY
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Gun Found In Stony Point School Employee's Bag: Report Gun Found In Stony Point School Employee's Bag: Report Gun Found In Stony Point School Employee's Bag: Report
Gun Found In Stony Point School Employee's Bag: Report An employee at a Rockland County elementary school has been arrested after allegedly bringing a handgun onto school grounds, according to reports.  The incident happened at Farley Elementary School in Stony Point on Thursday, Nov. 5, The Monsey Scoop reported.  According to the outlet, authorities learned at around 10 p.m. on Thursday that a school employee had brought a handgun to work earlier that day. The firearm was reportedly inside a bag the employee had brought to school for their shift.  Detectives then went to the employee's home, where they interviewed th…

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Middletown-Wallkill, NY
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Woman Seen Abusing Dog In Middletown Still At Large Despite Hundreds Of Tips: Police Woman Seen Abusing Dog In Middletown Still At Large Despite Hundreds Of Tips: Police Woman Seen Abusing Dog In Middletown Still At Large Despite Hundreds Of Tips: Police
Woman Seen Abusing Dog In Middletown Still At Large Despite Hundreds Of Tips: Police Police say they have received hundreds of tips about a viral video appearing to show a woman abusing a dog in Orange County, but investigators still have not identified the suspect or made an arrest.  The City of Middletown Police Department provided the update on Monday, Nov. 9, more than a week after publicly asking for help identifying the woman seen in the disturbing footage. The video, which circulated on social media, appears to show a woman abusing a dog while walking along East Avenue in Middletown, according to police.  As Daily Voice previously reported, authorities…

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Yorktown, NY
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Yorktown T.J. Maxx Theft Suspect Linked To 44 'Quick-Cash' Scams Across Tri-State Area: Cops Yorktown T.J. Maxx Theft Suspect Linked To 44 'Quick-Cash' Scams Across Tri-State Area: Cops Yorktown T.J. Maxx Theft Suspect Linked To 44 'Quick-Cash' Scams Across Tri-State Area: Cops
Yorktown T.J. Maxx Theft Suspect Linked To 44 'Quick-Cash' Scams Across Tri-State Area: Cops A 19-year-old woman accused of stealing from a Westchester County T.J. Maxx store has been arrested in connection with an alleged retail theft scheme involving a crew suspected of carrying out over 40 incidents across the tri-state area, police said.  Alexandra Covaciu, of Sunnyside, Queens, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 4, following an investigation into a theft at a TJ Maxx store at the Yorktown Green Shopping Center, the Yorktown Police Department announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10.  The investigation began after the department received a complaint on Sunday, Oct. 25, about a thef…

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Poughkeepsie, NY
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Poughkeepsie Eatery Heading To 'Shark Tank' With Famous Stuffed Bagels Poughkeepsie Eatery Heading To 'Shark Tank' With Famous Stuffed Bagels Poughkeepsie Eatery Heading To 'Shark Tank' With Famous Stuffed Bagels
Poughkeepsie Eatery Heading To 'Shark Tank' With Famous Stuffed Bagels A Hudson Valley bagel business that began with a wild idea in a home kitchen is about to make its debut on national television.  Moonrise Bagels, which has locations in Woodstock, Poughkeepsie, and NYC, and is known for stuffing bagels with everything from pizza-inspired fillings to other comfort foods, will appear on ABC's hit show "Shark Tank" on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 10 p.m. EST.  The business, founded by husband-and-wife team Ali and Jeremy Rhodes, announced the appearance on Instagram on Friday, Nov. 6. The upcoming appearance marks a major milestone for a business that…

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Middletown-Wallkill, NY
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Undefeated Middletown Football Team Barred From Section 9 Championship Over Adult Error Undefeated Middletown Football Team Barred From Section 9 Championship Over Adult Error Undefeated Middletown Football Team Barred From Section 9 Championship Over Adult Error
Undefeated Middletown Football Team Barred From Section 9 Championship Over Adult Error An undefeated Orange County high school football team is being blocked from playing in its championship game because of a mistake made by school officials, prompting an outcry from local leaders who say the players should not be punished for something beyond their control.  The Middletown Middie Bears, who completed their first undefeated regular season since 1961, are currently barred from advancing to the Section IX Class AA championship game on Saturday, Nov. 14, according to a letter sent to families by the Enlarged City School District of Middletown on Monday, Nov. 9. The decision…

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