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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Port Chester, NY
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Port Chester-Raised TV Icon Ed Sullivan Set For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Port Chester-Raised TV Icon Ed Sullivan Set For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Port Chester-Raised TV Icon Ed Sullivan Set For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction
Port Chester-Raised TV Icon Ed Sullivan Set For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Iconic television host Ed Sullivan, a Westchester County, NY native who helped shape American music history, will soon receive one of the industry’s highest honors. Sullivan, the longtime host of The Ed Sullivan Show who was raised in Port Chester, will be posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, Billboard reported. According to Billboard, Sullivan will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award for non-performers during a ceremony set for Nov. 14, 2026, in Los Angeles.   The recognition comes as part of what has been a notable stretch for Sullivan’s legacy. A …

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
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CVS Theft: Duo Accused Of Stealing $3K Package From Yorktown Store CVS Theft: Duo Accused Of Stealing $3K Package From Yorktown Store CVS Theft: Duo Accused Of Stealing $3K Package From Yorktown Store
CVS Theft: Duo Accused Of Stealing $3K Package From Yorktown Store Two Brooklyn men are facing felony charges after allegedly stealing a $3,000 package from a CVS in Northern Westchester by posing as the intended recipient, police said.  Alexis Corniel Moronta, 37, and Gabriel Moronta, 35, were arrested on Thursday, April 9, after surrendering to Yorktown Police, the department announced on Tuesday, April 14. Investigators said the case began on Nov. 20, 2025, when police received a report that a package delivered to CVS on Commerce Street had been stolen.  Authorities allege that the two men worked together, with one suspect entering the store …

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Hyde Park, NY
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Predatory Sexual Assault: Man Hit With 15-Count Indictment In Hyde Park Predatory Sexual Assault: Man Hit With 15-Count Indictment In Hyde Park Predatory Sexual Assault: Man Hit With 15-Count Indictment In Hyde Park
Predatory Sexual Assault: Man Hit With 15-Count Indictment In Hyde Park A Dutchess County man is facing a sweeping 15-count indictment that includes some of the most serious sex crime charges under New York law.  Hyde Park resident Daniel Smith, 40, was arraigned in Dutchess County Court on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including four counts of predatory sexual assault and four counts of first-degree rape, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, April 13. Prosecutors said the indictment also charges Smith with aggravated sexual abuse, sexual abuse, assault, criminal obstruction of breathing, and tampering with a witne…

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
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Car Slams Into CVS In Yonkers, Triggers Building Evacuation Car Slams Into CVS In Yonkers, Triggers Building Evacuation Car Slams Into CVS In Yonkers, Triggers Building Evacuation
Car Slams Into CVS In Yonkers, Triggers Building Evacuation A vehicle crashed into a CVS store in Westchester County, causing structural damage and prompting an emergency response.  The incident happened on Monday, April 13, at the CVS located on Nepperhan Avenue in Yonkers, where Yonkers Fire Department crews were dispatched after a car struck the building, the agency said.  Responding units, including the department’s specialized collapse unit, arrived quickly to assess the situation, check for injuries, and evacuate those inside from the store. Photos from the scene show a large hole torn through the exterior brick wall, with debris sc…

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by Ben Crnic
Middletown-Wallkill, NY
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Man Brandishes Screwdriver, Triggers Heavy Police Response In Wallkill (UPDATE) Man Brandishes Screwdriver, Triggers Heavy Police Response In Wallkill (UPDATE) Man Brandishes Screwdriver, Triggers Heavy Police Response In Wallkill (UPDATE)
Man Brandishes Screwdriver, Triggers Heavy Police Response In Wallkill (Update) This story has been updated.  A man has been arrested after menacing a victim with a screwdriver, prompting a large police response at an apartment complex in Orange County, authorities said. Multiple agencies, including Town of Wallkill Police, New York State Police, and Orange County Sheriff’s deputies, responded Monday evening, April 13, to a multi-family home at 327 East Main St. in Wallkill after a reported disturbance involving a possible weapon, Town of Wallkill Police said in an update on Tuesday afternoon, April 14. Initial information based on an alleged victim’s account des…

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by Ben Crnic
Beacon, NY
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Motorcyclist, 33, Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Beacon Motorcyclist, 33, Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Beacon Motorcyclist, 33, Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Beacon
Motorcyclist, 33, Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Beacon A motorcyclist from Ulster County was killed in a crash in Dutchess County on Monday afternoon, April 13, police said.  New, updated report - NYS Correction Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Dutchess County (UPDATE)  The crash happened just before 2:45 p.m. in Beacon on Matteawan Road near Deer Run, where officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle wreck involving a motorcycle, Beacon Police said.  When emergency crews arrived, they found the driver, a 33-year-old man from Gardiner, dead at the scene. Authorities have not yet released the victim’s name. The…

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by Ben Crnic
New Rochelle, NY
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New Rochelle Schools Respond After Sitcom Posts On Facebook Page Spark Concern (UPDATE) New Rochelle Schools Respond After Sitcom Posts On Facebook Page Spark Concern (UPDATE) New Rochelle Schools Respond After Sitcom Posts On Facebook Page Spark Concern (UPDATE)
New Rochelle Schools Respond After Sitcom Posts On Facebook Page Spark Concern (Update) This story has been updated.  A Westchester County school district is working to regain control of its Facebook page after a pair of unusual posts sparked confusion — and concern — among community members The posts, made on Monday, April 13, appeared to promote the sitcom "Two and a Half Men," featuring clips and captions unrelated to school operations or district updates.  One post included the caption “2003 - 2023 ❤️ Two and a Half Men,” while another encouraged viewers to “Watch the full episode, link on our profile!” alongside hashtags tied to the television show. The conten…

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by Ben Crnic
Hyde Park, NY
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'Repent': Man Threatened Clergy Over LGBTQ+ Acceptance In Hyde Park, Convicted Of Hate Crime 'Repent': Man Threatened Clergy Over LGBTQ+ Acceptance In Hyde Park, Convicted Of Hate Crime 'Repent': Man Threatened Clergy Over LGBTQ+ Acceptance In Hyde Park, Convicted Of Hate Crime
'Repent': Man Threatened Clergy Over LGBTQ+ Acceptance In Hyde Park, Convicted Of Hate Crime A jury has convicted a Dutchess County man of a hate crime for targeting a member of his grandparents' clergy with threatening messages and repeated violations of a court order, prosecutors announced.   Jacob Bender, 32, was found guilty on Monday, April 13, of first-degree criminal contempt, as well as second-degree criminal contempt and fourth-degree stalking as a hate crime, following a two-day trial in Dutchess County Court, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office said.  According to prosecutors, the case stemmed from a pattern of behavior directed at a rector of S…

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by Ben Crnic
Chester, NY
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Convicted DoorDash Driver Shooter's Wife Admits Deleting Doorbell Video Of Chester Attack Convicted DoorDash Driver Shooter's Wife Admits Deleting Doorbell Video Of Chester Attack Convicted DoorDash Driver Shooter's Wife Admits Deleting Doorbell Video Of Chester Attack
Convicted DoorDash Driver Shooter's Wife Admits Deleting Doorbell Video Of Chester Attack The wife of a former Orange County highway superintendent convicted of shooting a delivery driver has admitted to deleting key video evidence that captured the violent incident, prosecutors said.  Selina Nelson-Reilly, 46, pleaded guilty on Friday, April 10, in Orange County Court to tampering with physical evidence and attempted tampering, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced Monday, April 13. Prosecutors said Nelson-Reilly deleted 17 videos from a smart doorbell camera at the couple’s home — footage that showed her husband, John Reilly, shooting a delivery driver ou…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
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Accused Killer Of College Student From Yorktown Gets Federal Gun Charge In Chicago (UPDATE) Accused Killer Of College Student From Yorktown Gets Federal Gun Charge In Chicago (UPDATE) Accused Killer Of College Student From Yorktown Gets Federal Gun Charge In Chicago (UPDATE)
Accused Killer Of College Student From Yorktown Gets Federal Gun Charge In Chicago (Update) The man accused of killing a Westchester County college student in Chicago is now facing a federal gun charge in addition to state charges, prosecutors announced.  Jose Medina-Medina, 25, has been charged in US District Court in Chicago with illegal possession of a firearm, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois. The charge stems from a March 20 search of his residence in the Rogers Park neighborhood, where Chicago Police officers allegedly found a handgun. The search was conducted as part of the investigation into the fatal shooting of 18-year-old …

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