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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Mount Pleasant, NY
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Man Killed In Fiery Sprain Brook Parkway Crash In Mount Pleasant — Family Seeks Help Man Killed In Fiery Sprain Brook Parkway Crash In Mount Pleasant — Family Seeks Help Man Killed In Fiery Sprain Brook Parkway Crash In Mount Pleasant — Family Seeks Help
Man Killed In Fiery Sprain Brook Parkway Crash In Mount Pleasant — Family Seeks Help A 34-year-old man was killed in a fiery crash on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester County, leaving his family grieving and seeking support. Yan Carlos Abreu died following the two-car crash on the evening of Tuesday, May 5, according to a GoFundMe page launched by his family.   New York State Police said the collision happened around 6:30 p.m. near mile marker 10.4 southbound in Mount Pleasant.  According to investigators, a 2023 Toyota traveling in the left lane was sideswiped by a 2025 Honda in the center lane. After the impact, the Honda left the roadway, entered th…

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Rye, NY
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Years Later, Family Of Rye Boy Battling Rare Cancer Still Need Help: 'Most Difficult Chapter' Years Later, Family Of Rye Boy Battling Rare Cancer Still Need Help: 'Most Difficult Chapter' Years Later, Family Of Rye Boy Battling Rare Cancer Still Need Help: 'Most Difficult Chapter'
Years Later, Family Of Rye Boy Battling Rare Cancer Still Need Help: 'Most Difficult Chapter' Nearly three years after the Westchester community first rallied around a young boy battling a rare and aggressive cancer, his family is once again asking for help as the fight continues into an intense chapter.  Teenager Hamish Fenton has been undergoing intensive treatment since his 2023 diagnosis, a condition so rare that only about 200 cases have been identified worldwide. As previously reported by Daily Voice in 2023, the Rye boy’s journey sparked an outpouring of support when a GoFundMe campaign was launched to help his parents, Cassie and Gus, cover the overwhelming costs tied t…

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by Ben Crnic
Washingtonville, NY
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ID Of Motorcyclist, 73, Killed In Route 51 Crash In Campbell Hall Released (UPDATE) ID Of Motorcyclist, 73, Killed In Route 51 Crash In Campbell Hall Released (UPDATE) ID Of Motorcyclist, 73, Killed In Route 51 Crash In Campbell Hall Released (UPDATE)
ID Of Motorcyclist, 73, Killed In Route 51 Crash In Campbell Hall Released (Update) Authorities have identified the victim of a deadly multi-vehicle crash that shut down roads near an Orange County restaurant earlier this week.  Kevin Crawford of Chester, 73, was killed in a crash on Monday, May 4, at the intersection of Route 51 and Route 8 (Sarah Wells Trail) near the Horse & Sulky Pub & Grill in Campbell Hall, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Wednesday, May 6.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, the collision involved two SUVs and a motorcycle and resulted in one fatality.  The Sheriff's Office said Crawford was …

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by Ben Crnic
Harrison, NY
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PETA Protesters Encase Feet In Cement, Arrested Outside PepsiCo HQ In Purchase PETA Protesters Encase Feet In Cement, Arrested Outside PepsiCo HQ In Purchase PETA Protesters Encase Feet In Cement, Arrested Outside PepsiCo HQ In Purchase
PETA Protesters Encase Feet In Cement, Arrested Outside PepsiCo HQ In Purchase Animal rights activists were arrested after encasing their feet in cement during a protest outside PepsiCo’s headquarters in Westchester County.  The demonstration unfolded on Wednesday morning, May 6, in Purchase, where members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) targeted the company during its shareholder meeting.   According to the group, protesters cemented their feet to the ground outside the headquarters entrance, forcing police to respond and ultimately take them into custody. PETA said the action was meant to pressure PepsiCo to change how it source…

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by Ben Crnic
Red Hook, NY
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Car Slams Into Credit Union Building After Driver, 92, Suffers Medical Episode In Red Hook Car Slams Into Credit Union Building After Driver, 92, Suffers Medical Episode In Red Hook Car Slams Into Credit Union Building After Driver, 92, Suffers Medical Episode In Red Hook
Car Slams Into Credit Union Building After Driver, 92, Suffers Medical Episode In Red Hook A vehicle crashed into a building in Dutchess County after the driver experienced a medical emergency, causing damage to the business, police said.  The incident happened around 11:35 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, at the Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union located at 7472 South Broadway in the Village of Red Hook, according to Red Hook Police.  Officers responding to the scene found that a 92-year-old Rhinebeck man had been trying to back out of a parking space when he appeared to suffer a medical episode. The vehicle struck an unoccupied parked car before speeding forward and crash…

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White Plains, NY
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Officers Save Person From Overpass Over I-287 In White Plains Officers Save Person From Overpass Over I-287 In White Plains Officers Save Person From Overpass Over I-287 In White Plains
Officers Save Person From Overpass Over I-287 In White Plains Officers intervened to prevent a potential tragedy after a person in crisis tried to climb over an overpass above Interstate 287 in Westchester County. The incident unfolded in late March when officers responded to a domestic situation involving a family member in distress, White Plains Public Safety said in an announcement on Tuesday, May 5.  During their investigation, officers learned the person had made statements about harming themselves. A search led officers to the Lake Street overpass above Interstate 287, where they located the person in distress. While speaking with police, …

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by Ben Crnic
Monroe, NY
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Man Who Resisted Arrest, Then Caught With Over Kilo Of Cocaine In Monroe Gets Prison Man Who Resisted Arrest, Then Caught With Over Kilo Of Cocaine In Monroe Gets Prison Man Who Resisted Arrest, Then Caught With Over Kilo Of Cocaine In Monroe Gets Prison
Man Who Resisted Arrest, Then Caught With Over Kilo Of Cocaine In Monroe Gets Prison A Brooklyn man will spend a decade in prison after being caught with more than a kilogram of cocaine during a late-night traffic stop in Orange County, prosecutors said.  Rodney Allen, 58, was sentenced Tuesday, May 5, in Orange County Court to 10 years in state prison, followed by five years of post-release supervision, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, the case stems from a traffic stop just before 11 p.m. on Sept. 27, 2025, in Monroe. A New York State Police trooper pulled Allen over for speeding and for signs of …

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
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Man Injured In Targeted Shooting On Yonkers Street Man Injured In Targeted Shooting On Yonkers Street Man Injured In Targeted Shooting On Yonkers Street
Man Injured In Targeted Shooting On Yonkers Street A man was injured in a targeted shooting in Westchester County, police said.  The incident happened Tuesday afternoon, May 5, on Jackson Street, according to the Yonkers Police Department.  Authorities said a bullet struck a man in his shoulder. The injury was described as non-life-threatening.  No other injuries were reported.  Detectives are actively investigating the shooting, and the department said more information may be released as the case develops.   This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Ben Crnic
Rhinebeck, NY
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Tree Falls On Truck Towing Golf Cart, Traps Driver In Rhinebeck Tree Falls On Truck Towing Golf Cart, Traps Driver In Rhinebeck Tree Falls On Truck Towing Golf Cart, Traps Driver In Rhinebeck
Tree Falls On Truck Towing Golf Cart, Traps Driver In Rhinebeck A driver was rescued after a large tree fell on their truck in Dutchess County, pinning them inside.  The incident happened around 7:13 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, on Mount Rutsen Road near River Road in Rhinebeck, according to the Rhinebeck Fire Department.  Emergency crews responding to the scene found a pickup truck towing a trailer carrying a golf cart when a large tree came down onto the vehicle and trailer, causing significant damage. Crews worked together to save the trapped driver, also providing them care at the scene. The driver was later taken to MidHudson Region…

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Port Jervis, NY
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Tractor-Trailer Rolls Over On I-84 In Greenville Tractor-Trailer Rolls Over On I-84 In Greenville Tractor-Trailer Rolls Over On I-84 In Greenville
Tractor-Trailer Rolls Over On I-84 In Greenville A tractor-trailer rolled over on Interstate 84 in Orange County, causing a temporary lane closure during the evening commute.  The crash happened in Greenville at around 4:46 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, when firefighters were dispatched to a reported rollover involving a tractor-trailer, according to the Huguenot Fire Department.  Responders arriving at the scene found the truck off the roadway in the median. Firefighters said no one was trapped in the vehicle, and those inside had already gotten out.  Crews soon shut down one lane of traffic as recovery efforts got underway. A …

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