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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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Crash In New Square Causes Severe Injuries, Multi-Agency Response (VIDEO) Crash In New Square Causes Severe Injuries, Multi-Agency Response (VIDEO)
Crash In New Square Causes Severe Injuries, Multi-Agency Response (Video) A motor vehicle crash in Rockland County resulted in serious injuries and brought multiple emergency response teams to the scene.  The crash happened on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at around 2 p.m. in New Square on Route 45 at Fastov Avenue, according to eyewitnesses from The Monsey Scoop. Spring Hill EMS, New Square Ershte Hilf, Ramapo Police, Chaverim of Rockland, and Rockland Paramedics all responded to the scene to assist those involved.  Authorities have not confirmed the extent of injuries, but witnesses reported a significant emergency response at the site. A video of the inc…

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Real Estate
Landlords Need 'Good Cause' To Evict Tenants In Croton: New Law In Effect Now Landlords Need 'Good Cause' To Evict Tenants In Croton: New Law In Effect Now
Landlords Need 'Good Cause' To Evict Tenants In Croton: New Law In Effect Now A village in Westchester has joined a small list of New York municipalities to implement "good cause" eviction protections for renters, ensuring tenants cannot be evicted or denied lease renewals without a valid reason.  The Village of Croton-on-Hudson's "Good Cause Eviction" law went into effect on Friday, Feb. 7 after being adopted by the Board of Trustees at their meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8.  The Good Cause Eviction law prohibits landlords covered under its provisions from evicting tenants or refusing lease renewals without a valid reason, such as non-payment of rent, le…

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News
Youth Soccer Coach Kissed 15-Year-Old Girl, Made Suggestive Comments At White Plains Clinic: DA Youth Soccer Coach Kissed 15-Year-Old Girl, Made Suggestive Comments At White Plains Clinic: DA
Youth Soccer Coach Kissed 15-Year-Old Girl, Made Suggestive Comments At White Plains Clinic: DA A 44-year-old youth soccer coach faces criminal charges after allegedly kissing a teenage girl and making suggestive comments to her at a clinic held at a Westchester school, prosecutors said. Mamaroneck resident Jose Grajales-Giraldo, age 44, was arraigned in White Plains City Court on charges connected to an incident that happened in White Plain on Saturday, Jan. 25, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday, Feb. 12.  According to the DA's Office, on the day of the incident, Grajales-Giraldo was acting as a coach for a youth soccer clinic hel…

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News
Pawling Boy Battles Brain Tumor: Family Seeks Community Support During Difficult Fight Pawling Boy Battles Brain Tumor: Family Seeks Community Support During Difficult Fight
Pawling Boy Battles Brain Tumor: Family Seeks Community Support During Difficult Fight An 8-year-old boy from the Hudson Valley is facing an uphill battle against a brain tumor, and his family is urgently seeking community support as they contend with mounting medical bills and limited insurance coverage. Wyatt, a sweet and outgoing 8-year-old Dutchess County boy from Pawling, was diagnosed around a year ago with a brain tumor called posterior fossa tumor, located in the back of his brain near his spinal cord. Wyatt is no stranger to medical challenges, having undergone open heart surgery at just 5 years old, which resulted in a collapsed lung and a grueling three-month recov…

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News
23 Starving Cats Rescued From Hoarding Situation In White Plains 23 Starving Cats Rescued From Hoarding Situation In White Plains
23 Starving Cats Rescued From Hoarding Situation In White Plains Nearly two dozen starving cats and kittens have been rescued from a horrific hoarding situation in Westchester, where they were found abandoned, malnourished, and suffering from severe neglect, officials said. SPCA Westchester is urgently seeking community support after rescuing 23 cats and kittens from a dire hoarding situation. The animals were discovered in a White Plains home abandoned after their owner was evicted, leaving them without food or water for weeks, the organization said in a social media post on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The SPCA’s Humane Law Enforcement Unit responded to the sce…

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Politics
Victory Declared In Special Election For Westchester County Exec: Here Are Unofficial Results Victory Declared In Special Election For Westchester County Exec: Here Are Unofficial Results
Victory Declared In Special Election For Westchester County Exec: Here Are Unofficial Results Victory has been declared in the special election for Westchester's next leader, who will serve through the end of 2025.  Democrat Ken Jenkins has declared himself the winner of a special election held on Tuesday, Feb. 11 for the position of Westchester County Executive.  According to Westchester County Elections' unofficial results, Jenkins leads his opponent, Republican Christine Sculti, 57,590 votes to 32,956, or 64 percent to 36 percent. A total of 90,546 votes were cast.  "It is an honor to be elected Westchester County Executive. I want to thank eve…

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Obituaries
Lifelong West Haverstraw Firefighter, Retired Bus Driver Dies Lifelong West Haverstraw Firefighter, Retired Bus Driver Dies
Lifelong West Haverstraw Firefighter, Retired Bus Driver Dies A fire department in Rockland County is remembering Douglas Mackey, a life member and past president of the S.W. Johnson Fire Company, who died on Thursday, Feb. 7 at the age of 87.  Mackey, a cherished member of the West Haverstraw community and the S.W. Johnson Fire Company, was known for his dedication to the fire service and numerous contributions to his community.  As a life member and past president of the S.W. Johnson Fire Company, Mackey played a key role in designing and constructing the firehouse on Bridge Street in Garnerville. His commitment extended beyond leader…

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Obituaries
Trailblazing Leader, First African-American Elected Official In Yorktown Dies Trailblazing Leader, First African-American Elected Official In Yorktown Dies
Trailblazing Leader, First African-American Elected Official In Yorktown Dies A town in Westchester is mourning the loss of Alice Roker, a trailblazing leader and its first African-American elected official who died on Monday, Feb. 10, surrounded by her family. Roker's death was announced on Tuesday, Feb. 11 by Yorktown Supervisor Ed Lachterman, who said she was the first African-American and first woman to serve in elected office in town.  "Her death is a loss for the community she loved and enthusiastically supported," Lachterman said. Roker was a long-time member of the Town Board and former Town Clerk. Her more than 30 years of public service left…

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Police & Fire
Two Car Crashes Within Hour Keep Firefighters Busy In Croton-On-Hudson Two Car Crashes Within Hour Keep Firefighters Busy In Croton-On-Hudson
Two Car Crashes Within Hour Keep Firefighters Busy In Croton-On-Hudson Firefighters and emergency responders in Croton-on-Hudson were called to the scene of two crashes on Monday, Feb. 10, both occurring within a short span of time.  The first incident happened at around 11:30 a.m. on Grand Street, where a vehicle crashed off the roadway. The victim was later taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation, the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department said.  About an hour later, at 12:30 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to a multi-vehicle collision on northbound Route 9, south of Municipal Place. Fire crews helped with traffic control before turning the scene ov…

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Traffic
Car Rolls Over On I-287 In Port Chester After Being Rear-Ended Car Rolls Over On I-287 In Port Chester After Being Rear-Ended
Car Rolls Over On I-287 In Port Chester After Being Rear-Ended A crash has left multiple lanes of Interstate 287 blocked in Westchester.  The incident happened on Tuesday, Feb. 11 just before 2:10 p.m. on I-287 East in the area of Exit 10, when a vehicle driving in the left lane struck the rear of the car in front, according to New York State Police. The vehicle that was hit veered into the guide rail and rolled over, police said.  The driver of that car was injured and taken to a hospital. Meanwhile, the driver of the other car was ticketed for following too closely. The right and center lanes were temporarily blocked but have since reopen…

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