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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Lewisboro, NY
Breaking News
Brush Fire Near Metro-North Tracks Halts Trains In Goldens Bridge Brush Fire Near Metro-North Tracks Halts Trains In Goldens Bridge Brush Fire Near Metro-North Tracks Halts Trains In Goldens Bridge
Brush Fire Near Metro-North Tracks Halts Trains In Goldens Bridge A brush fire near a Metro-North station in Northern Westchester temporarily stopped train service and prompted fire officials to warn of fire danger as spring conditions worsen.  The Goldens Bridge Fire Department responded late Wednesday morning, April 8, to a brush fire in a wooded area across the tracks from the west commuter lot at the Goldens Bridge station in Lewisboro. Firefighters had to battle the blaze close to the tracks, prompting officials to request that Metro-North shut down power for safety. Train service was halted for about an hour between the Goldens Bridge and Purdy…

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by Ben Crnic
Poughkeepsie, NY
Weather
'Critical' Fire Risk Spikes: Red Flag Warning Issued For Capital Region, Hudson Valley 'Critical' Fire Risk Spikes: Red Flag Warning Issued For Capital Region, Hudson Valley 'Critical' Fire Risk Spikes: Red Flag Warning Issued For Capital Region, Hudson Valley
'Critical' Fire Risk Spikes: Red Flag Warning Issued For Capital Region, Hudson Valley A Red Flag Warning has been issued for parts of the Capital Region and Hudson Valley, with officials warning that any fires could spread quickly due to dangerous weather conditions. The National Weather Service in Albany said the warning for "critical fire weather conditions" is in effect from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, covering areas including Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs, and parts of the Mid-Hudson Valley such as Poughkeepsie, Kingston, and Monticello.  Affected counties include Warren, Saratoga, Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, and Washington counties in th…

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New Windsor, NY
Breaking News
Retired Corrections Officer ID'd As Victim Killed In New Windsor Neighbors' Dispute: Cops Retired Corrections Officer ID'd As Victim Killed In New Windsor Neighbors' Dispute: Cops Retired Corrections Officer ID'd As Victim Killed In New Windsor Neighbors' Dispute: Cops
Retired Corrections Officer ID'd As Victim Killed In New Windsor Neighbors' Dispute: Cops New details have been released following a deadly neighbor dispute shooting in Orange County, including the identities of both the 57-year-old victim and the suspect, who is now charged with murder.  Larome A. Johnson, age 57, of New Windsor, was identified as the man killed in the shooting on Hawthorn Way in New Windsor on Wednesday, April 8, the Town of New Windsor Police Department said in an update on Thursday, April 9. Police have identified the suspect as Thomas J. Crews, age 47, who was arrested at the scene. As previously reported by Daily Voice, officers responded just be…

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by Ben Crnic
Southeast-Brewster, NY
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Brewster Man Accused Of Raping Young Girl, Trying To Run From Deputies Brewster Man Accused Of Raping Young Girl, Trying To Run From Deputies Brewster Man Accused Of Raping Young Girl, Trying To Run From Deputies
Brewster Man Accused Of Raping Young Girl, Trying To Run From Deputies A Putnam County man is facing serious rape charges after an investigation into the sexual assault of a young girl, authorities said.   Christian Alexis Lopez Gregorio, age 21, of Brewster, was arrested on Friday, April 3, following a sexual assault investigation, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday, April 9.   The case began on March 27, when the agency received a report of a past sexual assault involving a female juvenile victim.  After an investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Lopez Gregorio was located and ta…

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Yonkers, NY
Breaking News
Man Dies After Police Rush To Stop Violent Yonkers Apartment Attack, Deploy TASER Devices Man Dies After Police Rush To Stop Violent Yonkers Apartment Attack, Deploy TASER Devices Man Dies After Police Rush To Stop Violent Yonkers Apartment Attack, Deploy TASER Devices
Man Dies After Police Rush To Stop Violent Yonkers Apartment Attack, Deploy TASER Devices A man died after police intervened to try to stop a violent attack inside a Westchester County apartment building, authorities said.  Officers responded around 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, to 165 Bruce Ave. in Yonkers after a woman called to report a man actively assaulting multiple people and armed with a knife, Yonkers Police said on Wednesday, April 8.  When officers arrived, they said they encountered an ongoing attack in the building’s entryway, where the suspect was assaulting a resident. Police said officers deployed a Taser-like device, which was ineffective, followed b…

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by Ben Crnic
Ossining, NY
Obituaries
Longest-Serving Chief Of Ossining Police Department Dies: 'Steady, Respected' Longest-Serving Chief Of Ossining Police Department Dies: 'Steady, Respected' Longest-Serving Chief Of Ossining Police Department Dies: 'Steady, Respected'
Longest-Serving Chief Of Ossining Police Department Dies: 'Steady, Respected' A longtime Westchester County police chief who spent nearly five decades serving his community and was his department's longest-serving leader is being remembered for a lifetime of leadership and dedication.  Joseph Burton Jr., of Ossining, died on Sunday, April 6, at the age of 80, according to his obituary.  Burton devoted 48 years to the Village of Ossining Police Department, rising through the ranks before being appointed chief in 1992. He served in that role for 24 years, becoming the longest-serving police chief in the department’s history.  During his tenure, Burton o…

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New Windsor, NY
Breaking News
Man Shot Dead After Long-Standing Neighborhood Dispute In New Windsor Man Shot Dead After Long-Standing Neighborhood Dispute In New Windsor Man Shot Dead After Long-Standing Neighborhood Dispute In New Windsor
Man Shot Dead After Long-Standing Neighborhood Dispute In New Windsor A man was shot and killed in a dispute between neighbors in Orange County, police said.  New, updated report - Victim ID’d, Suspect Gets Murder Charge In Neighbor Dispute Shooting In Orange County (UPDATE) Officers responded just before 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, to Hawthorn Way near Stewart International Airport in New Windsor for reports of shots fired, according to the Town of New Windsor Police Department. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Police and EMS immediately began trying to save the man's life before he was rushed…

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by Ben Crnic
Pine Plains-Amenia, NY
Obituaries
‘True Legend’: Longtime Stanford Fire Chief Dies After Decades Of Service ‘True Legend’: Longtime Stanford Fire Chief Dies After Decades Of Service ‘True Legend’: Longtime Stanford Fire Chief Dies After Decades Of Service
‘True Legend’: Longtime Stanford Fire Chief Dies After Decades Of Service A longtime Hudson Valley firefighter remembered as a “true legend” and the “backbone” of his department has died after decades of service to his community.   Robert W. Stramm Jr. died on Saturday, April 4, at the age of 81 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center with his family by his side, according to his obituary.  Born in Brooklyn on Feb. 11, 1945, Stramm graduated from Carmel School in 1964 before entering military service. He later built a career as a heavy equipment operator with Clove Excavators in Poughquag, where he earned the nickname “Cactus.”  Stramm, a Stanfordv…

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by Ben Crnic
Mount Vernon, NY
Breaking News
Mount Vernon Officer Steals $800K In Check-Fraud Scheme, DA Says: Now He's Suspended (UPDATE) Mount Vernon Officer Steals $800K In Check-Fraud Scheme, DA Says: Now He's Suspended (UPDATE) Mount Vernon Officer Steals $800K In Check-Fraud Scheme, DA Says: Now He's Suspended (UPDATE)
Mount Vernon Officer Steals $800K In Check-Fraud Scheme, DA Says: Now He's Suspended (Update) This story has been updated.  Prosecutors have released more details about the arrest of a Mount Vernon police officer accused of stealing more than $800,000 in a check-fraud scheme, the latest case involving alleged misconduct of officers hired by the department. Brandon Hunter-Carney, age 26, of Mount Vernon, was arrested Wednesday, April 8, by investigators with the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office and charged with second-degree grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen property, both felonies.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, Hunter-Carney has b…

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by Ben Crnic
Fallsburg, NY
Breaking News
Planned Power Outages To Hit Areas Of Fallsburg Twice — Here's When, Where Planned Power Outages To Hit Areas Of Fallsburg Twice — Here's When, Where Planned Power Outages To Hit Areas Of Fallsburg Twice — Here's When, Where
Planned Power Outages To Hit Areas Of Fallsburg Twice — Here's When, Where Residents of some parts of Sullivan County shouldn't worry if their power briefly goes out on Thursday, April 9 — it's all planned, officials say.  NYSEG notified Sullivan County officials that the outages will affect areas of Fallsburg served by the Old Falls Substation on Thursday morning and evening, according to the county's government.  The first outage is expected to occur between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m., with a second planned between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.  Officials said each outage is expected to last less than five minutes. 

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