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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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Ex-NYPD Officer From Harriman Who Took $30K In Bribes, Transported Drugs Gets Prison Time Ex-NYPD Officer From Harriman Who Took $30K In Bribes, Transported Drugs Gets Prison Time
Ex-nypd Officer From Harriman Who Took $30K In Bribes, Transported Drugs Gets Prison Time A former NYPD officer from Orange County who admitted using his badge, firearm, and police credentials to help a drug trafficking organization will spend years in federal prison.  Andrew Nguyen, 41, of Harriman, was sentenced Monday, June 22, to 90 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to solicit and receive bribes, conspiracy to distribute narcotics, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced.  According to federal prosecutors, Nguyen spent nearly three yea…

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Man, 74, Convicted Of Sawing Victim's Septic Pipe In Newburgh — For The Third Time Man, 74, Convicted Of Sawing Victim's Septic Pipe In Newburgh — For The Third Time
Man, 74, Convicted Of Sawing Victim's Septic Pipe In Newburgh — For The Third Time A 74-year-old man has been convicted of criminal mischief after repeatedly cutting his neighbor's septic pipe over claims of bad odors in Orange County, prosecutors said. Newburgh resident Nicholas Gemma, 74, was convicted on Thursday, June 18, of fourth-degree criminal mischief, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, June 22. According to the DA's Office, the incident leading to Gemma's conviction happened on Dec. 13, 2025, when Town of Newburgh Police officers responded to a residence regarding a damaged septic pipe. The victim told police that he watched surve…

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2 Dead, 2 Hospitalized After Fire Tears Through NY Knights Inn 2 Dead, 2 Hospitalized After Fire Tears Through NY Knights Inn
2 Dead, 2 Hospitalized After Fire Tears Through NY Knights Inn Two people were killed and others were hospitalized after an intense fire tore through a Knights Inn in Central New York.  The blaze began at around 6 a.m. on Monday, June 22, when Broome County first responders received reports of a fire at the Knights Inn at 2603 East Main St. in the hamlet of Endwell, according to New York State Police.  Members of the Endwell Fire Department soon arrived and found heavy, black smoke coming from the front of the building, as well as flames shooting from its rear. Police said the flames spread rapidly.  Soon, several fire departments,…

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Rosendale Correction Officer Steals $99K From Ulster Sheriff Employee Association, Cops Say Rosendale Correction Officer Steals $99K From Ulster Sheriff Employee Association, Cops Say
Rosendale Correction Officer Steals $99K From Ulster Sheriff Employee Association, Cops Say A correction officer faces charges after allegedly pocketing more than $99,000 from the Ulster County Sheriff's Employee Association while serving as the organization's treasurer, police said.  Andrew C. Wells of Rosendale was arrested on Friday, June 19, and charged with second-degree grand larceny in connection with the alleged theft, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 22.  The investigation leading to Wells' arrest began in April 2026, when the Employee Association's board found suspicious activity involving its bank account. New York State Police then took ov…

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Drunk Driver, 31, Caught With Infant, Toddler In Car On Taconic Parkway In Kent: NYSP Drunk Driver, 31, Caught With Infant, Toddler In Car On Taconic Parkway In Kent: NYSP
Drunk Driver, 31, Caught With Infant, Toddler In Car On Taconic Parkway In Kent: Nysp A 31-year-old Bronx man faces aggravated drunk driving charges after police said he was found intoxicated with two young children in his car in Putnam County.  Edgar Ismael Loja, 31, was arrested on Sunday, June 21, following a traffic stop on the southbound Taconic State Parkway near mile marker 32.3 in Kent, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 22. According to the agency, troopers conducted a welfare check on a 2025 Toyota parked on the shoulder of the parkway. Police identified the driver as Loja and said he was showing signs of intoxication.  Troopers then adminis…

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Coyotes Seen Near Schools In Irvington Amid Increased Recent Activity Coyotes Seen Near Schools In Irvington Amid Increased Recent Activity
Coyotes Seen Near Schools In Irvington Amid Increased Recent Activity Coyote sightings are again drawing concern in Westchester County, with officials reporting several new sightings, including two near local schools.   The Village of Irvington issued an alert on Monday, June 22, after receiving multiple reports of increased coyote activity throughout the day.  According to village officials, two sightings were reported in the vicinity of Irvington schools. In both cases, Irvington Police officers responded with Greenburgh Animal Control.   Officials said the coyotes were seen running into nearby wooded areas. Based on the repor…

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Winning $31K Lottery Ticket Sold At New Rochelle Gas Station — Here's Where Winning $31K Lottery Ticket Sold At New Rochelle Gas Station — Here's Where
Winning $31K Lottery Ticket Sold At New Rochelle Gas Station — Here's Where A lucky lottery player in Westchester County is holding a winning lottery ticket worth more than $31,000 after buying it at a local gas station.  The New York Lottery announced that one top-prize winning ticket was sold in New Rochelle for the TAKE 5 Evening drawing on Saturday, June 20. The winning ticket, worth $31,826.50, was sold at the Amoco gas station located at 452 North Ave., according to lottery officials.   The winning numbers were 15 21 24 31 32.  The name of the lucky winner and whether the prize was claimed were not made public. 

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Blaze Goes Up Behind Downtown Business In Beacon Blaze Goes Up Behind Downtown Business In Beacon
Blaze Goes Up Behind Downtown Business In Beacon An early-morning fire damaged a rear porch attached to a downtown commercial building in Dutchess County that houses a real estate agency.  The fire broke out just before 1 a.m. on Monday, June 22, at Corcoran Country Living located at 215 Main St., according to the City of Beacon Fire Department.  Beacon Police were first notified of a reported porch fire around this time, prompting the dispatch of the Beacon Fire Department and Castle Point Fire Department for a reported structure fire.  Firefighters arrived within about two minutes and found flames involving all three lev…

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Bicyclist Airlifted In Critical Condition After Route 9 Crash In Philipstown Bicyclist Airlifted In Critical Condition After Route 9 Crash In Philipstown
Bicyclist Airlifted In Critical Condition After Route 9 Crash In Philipstown A bicyclist is in critical condition after being struck in a crash involving a pickup truck on Route 9 in Putnam County, authorities said.  The crash happened at around 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 22, near Route 9 and Horton Road in the Town of Philipstown, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.  Deputies responded to the area after receiving a report of a crash involving a bicyclist and a pickup truck.  The bicyclist suffered serious injuries and was taken to the North Highlands Fire Department, where they were then airlifted to Westchester Medical Center for treat…

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Man Burglarizes 3 Catskill, Hunter Restaurants In 2 Days, Caught Months Later: NYSP Man Burglarizes 3 Catskill, Hunter Restaurants In 2 Days, Caught Months Later: NYSP
Man Burglarizes 3 Catskill, Hunter Restaurants In 2 Days, Caught Months Later: Nysp A Connecticut man has been charged in a burglary spree that targeted three Hudson Valley, NY businesses within hours earlier this year, police said.  Troy P. Stone, 41, of Ansonia, CT, was arrested following a months-long investigation into the burglaries, which happened in Greene County, NY, in January, New York State Police announced on Friday, June 19.  The investigation began on Jan. 17, at around 1:16 a.m., when troopers responded to a commercial burglary alarm at Gracie's Luncheonette on Route 23B in the Town of Catskill.  Investigators said that Stone had unlawfully e…

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