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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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Car Crashes 30 Feet Down Ditch, Lands On Roof In Millbrook Car Crashes 30 Feet Down Ditch, Lands On Roof In Millbrook
Car Crashes 30 Feet Down Ditch, Lands On Roof In Millbrook Fire crews worked to free a driver after a car rolled down an embankment and landed on its roof in the Hudson Valley. The crash happened on Wednesday, Jan. 22 just before noon in Dutchess County, when a vehicle rolled around 30 feet down an embankment in Millbrook, according to the village's fire department. Responding firefighters were able to get the driver out, who miraculously was unharmed.  They were then taken to a hospital for evaluation. 

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Traffic
Stretch Of Road Near School In Cortlandt Closed After Water Main Break Stretch Of Road Near School In Cortlandt Closed After Water Main Break
Stretch Of Road Near School In Cortlandt Closed After Water Main Break A stretch of road near a middle school in Northern Westchester is closed to traffic thanks to a water main break.  Watch Hill Road from Furnace Dock Road to Furnace Woods Road in the town of Cortlandt is closed as crews repair the break, Cortlandt officials announced on Friday, Jan. 24 just before 8 a.m.  The area is near Blue Mountain Middle School. Crews have set up a detour in the area.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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Police & Fire
Blaze Destroys Vehicle In I-84 In Kent Blaze Destroys Vehicle In I-84 In Kent
Blaze Destroys Vehicle In I-84 In Kent A fire completely consumed a vehicle on Interstate 84 in the Hudson Valley.  The blaze happened in Putnam County on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at around 2:15 p.m., when a vehicle caught on fire on I-84 in Kent, according to the Lake Carmel Fire Department. Fire crews rushed to the scene and were able to put the flames out.  No injuries were reported and the incident was safely brought under control, firefighters said.  "Remember to keep an eye on your vehicle’s condition to help prevent incidents like this," the department said in a social media post on Thursday, Jan. 23. 

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Schools
Water Main Break Forces Closure Of Middle, High School In Greenburgh Water Main Break Forces Closure Of Middle, High School In Greenburgh
Water Main Break Forces Closure Of Middle, High School In Greenburgh A middle and high school in Westchester will be closed on Friday, Jan. 24, due to a water main break, officials announced.  In a statement to the community, Greenburgh Superintendent Linda Iverson confirmed that water to Woodlands Middle High School has been shut off while contractors work to identify and resolve the issue. The closure impacts all students, staff, and faculty, though buildings and grounds staff are required to report to work at their regular time.  As a result of the closure, all activities scheduled for the weekend, including Saturday and Sunday events, have…

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News
Man Who Murdered 9-Year-Old, Parents In Newburgh Convicted Of All Charges Man Who Murdered 9-Year-Old, Parents In Newburgh Convicted Of All Charges
Man Who Murdered 9-Year-Old, Parents In Newburgh Convicted Of All Charges A 35-year-old man has been found guilty on all charges for a horrific Hudson Valley shooting that left three people dead, including a 9-year-old child, and critically injured a 3-year-old boy.  Orange County resident Kaliek Goode-Ford of Newburgh, age 35, was convicted on Thursday, Jan. 23 on all charges connected to a January 2020 shooting in the town of Newburgh that left three people dead, Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced. He now faces up to life in prison without parole when he is sentenced on Tuesday, March 18.  During the shooting, Goode-For…

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Police & Fire
Tax Preparer Steals $8K from Employer In Poughkeepsie, Police Say Tax Preparer Steals $8K from Employer In Poughkeepsie, Police Say
Tax Preparer Steals $8K from Employer In Poughkeepsie, Police Say A 29-year-old Hudson Valley man is facing serious charges after allegedly mishandling client payments and documents, leading to the theft of thousands from his employer, police said. Dutchess County resident Jonathan Yousef Sawaged of Poughkeepsie was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 21, following a fraud investigation, the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department announced on Wednesday, Jan. 22.  According to the department, authorities began looking into Sawaged after receiving a complaint on Oct. 17, 2024, alleging that he, while working as a certified tax preparer at a local compa…

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Police & Fire
Man Lights Himself On Fire During Fight With Family In Yonkers, Taken To Hospital Man Lights Himself On Fire During Fight With Family In Yonkers, Taken To Hospital
Man Lights Himself On Fire During Fight With Family In Yonkers, Taken To Hospital A man was rushed to a hospital after lighting himself on fire after a family dispute in Westchester, police said. The incident happened on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at around 8:30 p.m., when a man poured a flammable substance over his body and proceeded to then light himself on fire after a conflict with family members in the area of Purser Place in Yonkers, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink. The man was then taken to a nearby trauma center with severe burns. He was stabilized and admitted for treatment.  More information about the incident was not made available. 

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Threats To Son Uncover Hidden Weapons: Goshen Man Nabbed With Illegally-Kept Guns Threats To Son Uncover Hidden Weapons: Goshen Man Nabbed With Illegally-Kept Guns
Threats To Son Uncover Hidden Weapons: Goshen Man Nabbed With Illegally-Kept Guns An argument and threatening text messages sent to his son led to the discovery of illegal firearms and the eventual conviction of a Hudson Valley man, officials announced. Orange County resident Justin Babik of Goshen, age 47, was convicted on Tuesday, Jan. 21, after a jury trial in Orange County Court on charges of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced. According to the DA's Office, on May 8, 2024, Babik allegedly argued with his son and sent him threatening text…

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Business
Cafe Announces Closure In Haverstraw, Will Shift To Delivery, Pick-Up Cafe Announces Closure In Haverstraw, Will Shift To Delivery, Pick-Up
Cafe Announces Closure In Haverstraw, Will Shift To Delivery, Pick-Up A Hudson Valley culinary spot has announced a significant restructuring of its business model, which includes the closing of its cafe.  Flours Pasta & Bake Shop, located in Rockland County at 11 New Main St. in Haverstraw, announced on Thursday, Jan. 16 that it would be closing its cafe "for now."  Instead, the business will shift its focus to meal delivery to Rockland, Bergen, and parts of Westchester counties, event hosting, and other offerings, the owner said on social media. "Flours is fluid and always changing," the owner wrote, adding, "I personally believe that you hav…

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Schools
Cops Crackdown On Illegal Parking At School In Harrison: 'Action Will Be Taken' Cops Crackdown On Illegal Parking At School In Harrison: 'Action Will Be Taken'
Cops Crackdown On Illegal Parking At School In Harrison: 'Action Will Be Taken' A police department is warning families that enforcement action will be taken against those who violate parking rules during student pick-up times at a Westchester elementary school.  The advisory, issued by Harrison Police on Wednesday, Jan. 22, highlighted the persistent problem of double parking and queuing on Mathews Street during dismissal times at Harrison Avenue Elementary School.  According to the department, unattended vehicles blocking the road and occupied vehicles stopping in the roadway are causing significant traffic issues. These violations obstruct the no…

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