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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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Police & Fire
DRUG BUST: Dealer Sells Fentanyl To Police, Caught In Poughkeepsie, Sheriff Says DRUG BUST: Dealer Sells Fentanyl To Police, Caught In Poughkeepsie, Sheriff Says
Drug Bust: Dealer Sells Fentanyl To Police, Caught In Poughkeepsie, Sheriff Says An alleged fentanyl dealer linked to an apartment in a known hotspot for drug activity in Dutchess County has been apprehended as part of an ongoing narcotics crackdown, authorities announced.  The investigation centered around the South Clinton Street area in Poughkeepsie, where the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force has been looking into drug sales following months of complaints from the community.  During the investigation, Drug Task Force agents purchased fentanyl from 21-year-old Micael E. Sedano, who was reportedly dealing drugs from 4 …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Missing 3-Year-Old Boy Found Dead, Swept Downstream In Mamaroneck River Missing 3-Year-Old Boy Found Dead, Swept Downstream In Mamaroneck River
Missing 3-Year-Old Boy Found Dead, Swept Downstream In Mamaroneck River A missing 3-year-old boy was found dead in the Mamaroneck River on Thursday, Feb. 27, after apparently falling in and drowning, authorities said. According to the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department, officers learned of a missing child who had left his home earlier that day at around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. His 54-year-old uncle and 85-year-old grandfather searched for him but could not find him. Police officers and detectives then searched the area and eventually found the child in the Mamaroneck River near the Hillside Avenue Bridge. Officers removed the boy from the water, but he was …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
1 Dead, Several Injured In Palisades Parkway Crash Near Orangeburg-NJ Line (UPDATE) 1 Dead, Several Injured In Palisades Parkway Crash Near Orangeburg-NJ Line (UPDATE)
1 Dead, Several Injured In Palisades Parkway Crash Near Orangeburg-NJ Line (Update) A fatal two-vehicle crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway near the New York-New Jersey state line has left one person dead and several others seriously injured, officials confirmed. According to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, the crash occurred around 5:58 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, in the southbound lanes of the Palisades Interstate Parkway near Alpine, New Jersey.  Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find one occupant fatally injured, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Several other individuals from the vehicles were transported to a local hospital with serious …

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News
New Windsor Man Admits Sexually Assaulting 2 Young Children Over 3 Years: DA New Windsor Man Admits Sexually Assaulting 2 Young Children Over 3 Years: DA
New Windsor Man Admits Sexually Assaulting 2 Young Children Over 3 Years: DA A 31-year-old Orange County man has admitted to sexually abusing two young children over the course of more than three years, prosecutors announced.  New Windsor resident Kevin Cholula pleaded guilty in Orange County court on Thursday, Feb. 27 to two counts of first-degree course of sexual conduct against a child, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler said.  According to the DA's Office, between July 2020 and October 2023, Cholula engaged in two or more acts of sexual conduct, including at least one instance of sexual intercourse, oral sex, and anal sex with t…

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Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Firing Shots Nabbed On Gun Charge In Newburgh: Police Man Accused Of Firing Shots Nabbed On Gun Charge In Newburgh: Police
Man Accused Of Firing Shots Nabbed On Gun Charge In Newburgh: Police A 20-year-old man has been nabbed in connection with a shots fired incident that occurred in Orange County in September 2024, police announced. Newburgh resident Jyaire Adams was arrested on Monday, Feb. 17, in connection with an incident in the city on Sept. 27, 2024, the City of Newburgh Police Department announced on Thursday, Feb. 27.  On the day of the incident, at around 11:35 p.m., police responded to reports of gunfire in the area of William Street and South William Street in Newburgh.  There, officers found evidence of gunfire, including four 9mm shell casings.…

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AI-Generated 'Deepfake' Deception Banned In Westchester AI-Generated 'Deepfake' Deception Banned In Westchester
Ai-generated 'Deepfake' Deception Banned In Westchester Westchester County has taken a major step in fighting AI-driven digital deception, as a new law banning the unlawful use of AI-generated deepfake content has been signed into law, officials announced.  The legislation, passed unanimously by the Westchester County Board of Legislators, criminalizes the creation and distribution of deceptive digital media, including altered images, videos, voices, and other AI-generated likenesses used to spread false information or impersonate individuals, county officials announced on Wednesday, Feb. 27.  The bill, spearheaded by Legislator Judah …

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by Ben Crnic
Business
New Latin-Inspired Eatery Opens In New Rochelle New Latin-Inspired Eatery Opens In New Rochelle
New Latin-Inspired Eatery Opens In New Rochelle A new Latin-inspired eatery is bringing fresh juices and bold flavors to downtown New Rochelle—and the community is invited to celebrate its grand opening.  JUIIICY, a health-focused restaurant specializing in natural juices and Latin-inspired cuisine, will officially open its doors at 9 Division St. S with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce on Monday, March 3, at 10:00 a.m.  According to the Chamber of Commerce, JUIIICY was founded by two sisters who had the goal of blending authentic Latin American flavors with nutrient-rich ingredients…

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Police & Fire
5 Times Convicted Felon Flees Cops On Electric Scooter In Poughkeepsie Drug Bust: Police 5 Times Convicted Felon Flees Cops On Electric Scooter In Poughkeepsie Drug Bust: Police
5 Times Convicted Felon Flees Cops On Electric Scooter In Poughkeepsie Drug Bust: Police A five-time convicted felon under state parole supervision was apprehended in Dutchess County after trying to flee on an electric bicycle while being pursued by detectives investigating drug sales, authorities announced.  The incident began in the City of Poughkeepsie on Wednesday, Feb. 26, around 7:30 p.m., when detectives found Andre Hendrix, 55, in the area of Marshall Street. He was the subject of a search warrant related to an ongoing narcotics investigation in the Pershing Avenue area, the department said. Upon spotting law enforcement, Hendrix tried to escape first on an el…

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Police & Fire
2 Teens Found Stabbed In Large Brawls In Poughkeepsie 2 Teens Found Stabbed In Large Brawls In Poughkeepsie
2 Teens Found Stabbed In Large Brawls In Poughkeepsie Two 17-year-old boys were found with stab wounds following large fights in Dutchess County, including one that was a continuation of the other in a different location.  The incident began on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at around 7:15 p.m., when a large fight was reported on Mansion Street in the City of Poughkeepsie, according to the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department.  Officers and detectives responded to the scene, where they found a 17-year-old boy suffering from multiple stab wounds to the abdomen. The victim was rushed to a local hospital for treatment, police said.  S…

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News
Violent Gas Station Robbery, Attack On Clerk In Newburgh: Second Suspect Gets Prison Time Violent Gas Station Robbery, Attack On Clerk In Newburgh: Second Suspect Gets Prison Time
Violent Gas Station Robbery, Attack On Clerk In Newburgh: Second Suspect Gets Prison Time A second man involved in a violent armed robbery at an Orange County gas station has learned how much time he will spend behind bars, weeks after his co-defendant received an 11-year sentence, prosecutors announced.  Nasier Codett, 23, of Newburgh, was sentenced on Wednesday, Feb. 26, in Orange County Court to 8.5 years in prison in connection with an armed robbery in Newburgh in July 2023, according to Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler. The robbery occurred on July 1, 2023, when Codett and Shelby cut power to a gas station in Newburgh, plunging the store into darkness b…

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