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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Man Who Hopped Off Bike, Beat, Robbed Victim In Newburgh Gets Prison Time Man Who Hopped Off Bike, Beat, Robbed Victim In Newburgh Gets Prison Time Man Who Hopped Off Bike, Beat, Robbed Victim In Newburgh Gets Prison Time
Man Who Hopped Off Bike, Beat, Robbed Victim In Newburgh Gets Prison Time A 55-year-old man convicted of beating and robbing a victim in broad daylight after confronting him on an Orange County street will spend over a decade in prison, prosecutors announced.  Robert Smith, 55, was sentenced Tuesday, May 26, in Orange County Court to 13 years behind bars followed by five years of post-release supervision after previously being convicted by a jury of second-degree robbery, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler said on Tuesday, May 26.  As Daily Voice previously reported, the robbery happened around 1:10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in the …

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Nyack-Valley Cottage, NY
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Woman Stabs Victim Twice During 2 Separate Arguments In Central Nyack: Police Woman Stabs Victim Twice During 2 Separate Arguments In Central Nyack: Police Woman Stabs Victim Twice During 2 Separate Arguments In Central Nyack: Police
Woman Stabs Victim Twice During 2 Separate Arguments In Central Nyack: Police A 64-year-old woman has been charged after allegedly stabbing a man twice during separate arguments inside a Rockland County home, police said.  Central Nyack resident Catherine Doran, 64, was arrested on Monday, May 25, following an incident at a home on Vine Street in Central Nyack, Clarkstown Police announced on Tuesday, May 26.  Officers responded to the residence at around 11:50 p.m. on Monday, where they found an adult man sitting on a bed suffering from stab wounds to his back and upper chest, according to police. Investigators said the victim told officers he had fir…

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Monsey, NY
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Man Accused Of Stealing Car From Driveway In Monsey Man Accused Of Stealing Car From Driveway In Monsey Man Accused Of Stealing Car From Driveway In Monsey
Man Accused Of Stealing Car From Driveway In Monsey A 48-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a vehicle from a residential driveway in Rockland County, police said. The incident happened on Sunday night, May 24, the Ramapo Police Department said on Tuesday, May 26.  Investigators said a vehicle was taken from a driveway in the Monsey area, prompting detectives and patrol officers to begin an investigation. The stolen vehicle was later found on a residential street in Spring Valley, police said. During the investigation, detectives identified a suspect who had been seen on surveillance video. With help from th…

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Haverstraw, NY
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Gun Goes Off During Confrontation Involving Off-Duty NYPD Officer At Garnerville ShopRite Gun Goes Off During Confrontation Involving Off-Duty NYPD Officer At Garnerville ShopRite Gun Goes Off During Confrontation Involving Off-Duty NYPD Officer At Garnerville ShopRite
Gun Goes Off During Confrontation Involving Off-Duty Nypd Officer At Garnerville ShopRite A confrontation outside a Rockland County supermarket involving an off-duty NYPD officer ended with a handgun going off, police said.  The incident happened around 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, in the parking lot of ShopRite at 56 West Ramapo Rd. in Garnerville, the Town of Haverstraw Police Department said in an announcement on Tuesday, May 26.  Responding officers found two adult men near the Rosman Road side of the building suffering from minor, non-life-threatening injuries sustained during the altercation. Both men were taken to local hospitals for evaluation and later release…

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Middletown-Wallkill, NY
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Car Slams Into Porch On Memorial Day In Middletown Car Slams Into Porch On Memorial Day In Middletown Car Slams Into Porch On Memorial Day In Middletown
Car Slams Into Porch On Memorial Day In Middletown An Orange County home was damaged when a car crashed into its porch on Memorial Day.  The crash happened at 6:22 p.m. on Monday, May 25, when firefighters responded to the incident on Linden Avenue in Middletown, according to the Middletown Fire Department.  Responding crews found one person in the car who was able to get out on their own.  Middletown Police and Empress EMS also responded to the scene.  The Middletown Building Inspector was later called to the crash scene as well. More information about the cause of the crash was not immediately available. 

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Bedford, NY
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Bedford Hills Man Wins $3M Top Prize On Scratch-Off Ticket Bought At Local Store Bedford Hills Man Wins $3M Top Prize On Scratch-Off Ticket Bought At Local Store Bedford Hills Man Wins $3M Top Prize On Scratch-Off Ticket Bought At Local Store
Bedford Hills Man Wins $3M Top Prize On Scratch-Off Ticket Bought At Local Store A Westchester County resident is now a millionaire after claiming a top prize on a New York Lottery scratch-off game.  Bedford Hills resident Mario Rodriguez Donis claimed a $3 million top prize from the New York Lottery’s “$3,000,000 Max” scratch-off game, lottery officials announced on Tuesday, May 26. According to the New York Lottery, Rodriguez Donis opted to receive the winnings as a single lump sum payment totaling $1,360,593 after required tax withholdings.  The winning ticket was purchased at A Plus Mini Mart, located at 791 North Bedford Rd. in Bedford Hills.  Lott…

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Cortlandt, NY
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Black Bear Sightings Reported Near Croton Intersection — Here's Where Black Bear Sightings Reported Near Croton Intersection — Here's Where Black Bear Sightings Reported Near Croton Intersection — Here's Where
Black Bear Sightings Reported Near Croton Intersection — Here's Where Residents in a Westchester County village are being urged to stay alert after multiple black bear sightings were reported on Tuesday, May 26.  According to Croton-on-Hudson village officials, bears were seen in the area of Warren Road and Albany Post Road on Tuesday.  The bears are considered "transient occupants" in Westchester County, with sightings becoming more common this time of year as breeding season begins and younger bears disperse to establish their own territory, village officials said. Officials said black bears are generally not dangerous to humans but warned they c…

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Harrison, NY
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Tree Pierces Van In I-684 Crash In Purchase Tree Pierces Van In I-684 Crash In Purchase Tree Pierces Van In I-684 Crash In Purchase
Tree Pierces Van In I-684 Crash In Purchase A driver was injured after a van crashed off Interstate 684 in Westchester County and slammed into a tree that pierced through the vehicle's windshield.  The crash happened around 5:51 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, on the northbound side of I-684 just south of the Manhattanville Road exit, according to the Purchase Fire Department.  Firefighters arriving at the scene found a Ford van that had gone over the guardrail and struck a tree.  Photos released by the department show a large section of the tree penetrating through the van’s windshield and passenger compartment.  Crews…

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Cortlandt, NY
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Accomplice Charged After Duo Convince Victim To Hand Over $20K In Croton Phone Scam: Cops Accomplice Charged After Duo Convince Victim To Hand Over $20K In Croton Phone Scam: Cops Accomplice Charged After Duo Convince Victim To Hand Over $20K In Croton Phone Scam: Cops
Accomplice Charged After Duo Convince Victim To Hand Over $20K In Croton Phone Scam: Cops A second suspect has now been arrested in connection with a tech support scam that targeted a Westchester County resident and led to the victim handing over $20,000 — while fraudsters attempted to collect even more, police said. Rongyu Cheng, 33, of Flushing, was arrested following a year-long investigation into the scheme that began on May 9, 2025, the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department announced. The arrest comes after the earlier arrest of Dengjin Chen, 44, who was charged in May 2025 after allegedly arriving at the victim’s home to collect money connected to the scam, as Daily Voice pre…

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Yonkers, NY
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Man, 25, Killed In Possible Wrong-Way Crash On Saw Mill River Parkway In Yonkers Man, 25, Killed In Possible Wrong-Way Crash On Saw Mill River Parkway In Yonkers Man, 25, Killed In Possible Wrong-Way Crash On Saw Mill River Parkway In Yonkers
Man, 25, Killed In Possible Wrong-Way Crash On Saw Mill River Parkway In Yonkers A 25-year-old Dutchess County man was killed in what authorities believe to be a wrong-way crash on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Westchester County over Memorial Day weekend, police said.  The fatal collision happened at around 5:40 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, in the southbound lanes of the parkway about 100 feet south of the Yonkers Avenue interchange in Yonkers, according to Westchester County Police.  Police said a Jeep SUV believed to have been traveling northbound in the southbound lanes collided with a Ford SUV traveling southbound.  Police identified the victim as Luis…

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