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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Carmel, NY
Breaking News
Garbage Truck Spill Leaves Trash Emptied Across Busy Intersection In Kent Garbage Truck Spill Leaves Trash Emptied Across Busy Intersection In Kent Garbage Truck Spill Leaves Trash Emptied Across Busy Intersection In Kent
Garbage Truck Spill Leaves Trash Emptied Across Busy Intersection In Kent No, it was no April Fool's prank — the garbage debris scattered across a busy Putnam County intersection during the morning commute was an accident, officials say.  The incident happened around 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, at the intersection of Route 311 and Route 52 in the Town of Kent, according to Kent Police.  Responding officers found that the contents of a garbage truck had been completely emptied onto the roadway, stretching from the intersection south along Route 52 past Holland Drive. Town Supervisor Jaime McGlasson later clarified that a private hauler accidentally…

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by Ben Crnic
Rye, NY
Breaking News
$10K In Geodes Stolen In Rye Found In Undercover Sting: Man, 27, Arrested, Police Say $10K In Geodes Stolen In Rye Found In Undercover Sting: Man, 27, Arrested, Police Say $10K In Geodes Stolen In Rye Found In Undercover Sting: Man, 27, Arrested, Police Say
$10K In Geodes Stolen In Rye Found In Undercover Sting: Man, 27, Arrested, Police Say A 27-year-old man was arrested after police said they recovered nearly $11,000 worth of stolen geodes in an undercover sting tied to a Westchester County arts center theft.  The investigation began on Wednesday, March 25, when City of Rye Police detectives received a tip from a member of the public related to a theft at the Rye Arts Center, the department said on Tuesday, March 31.  According to authorities, the tip led detectives to a Facebook Marketplace listing where geodes matching those stolen from the arts center were being offered for sale nearby.  Police then arrange…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
Breaking News
Man Caught In Over $7K Ulta Beauty Theft Spree In Yorktown, Cops Say Man Caught In Over $7K Ulta Beauty Theft Spree In Yorktown, Cops Say Man Caught In Over $7K Ulta Beauty Theft Spree In Yorktown, Cops Say
Man Caught In Over $7K Ulta Beauty Theft Spree In Yorktown, Cops Say A 32-year-old man accused of stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from a Westchester County Ulta Beauty store is now facing multiple felony charges following his arrest, police said.  Kishane Gordon, 32, of Yonkers, was arrested on Thursday, March 26, after being identified as the suspect in separate larceny incidents at Ulta Beauty in the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown, Yorktown Police announced on Monday, March 30. Authorities said the investigation began after a reported theft at the store on March 14, located at 650 Lee Blvd. During that incident, Gordon allegedly stole …

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by Ben Crnic
Suffern, NY
Breaking News
Car Fire Erupts On Thruway In Suffern, Impacts Traffic Car Fire Erupts On Thruway In Suffern, Impacts Traffic Car Fire Erupts On Thruway In Suffern, Impacts Traffic
Car Fire Erupts On Thruway In Suffern, Impacts Traffic A vehicle fire caused disruptions on a stretch of the New York State Thruway in Rockland County during the Monday afternoon, March 30, commute.  The incident happened at around 4 p.m. on Monday on the northbound side of I-87 just before Exit 15 in the Suffern area, which connects to I-287 South and Route 17 South, according to 511NY traffic reports.  Details about what caused the fire or whether anyone was injured were not immediately available.  Traffic delays were reported in the area as emergency crews responded to the scene. An image from the scene shows flames coming f…

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by Ben Crnic
Carmel, NY
Breaking News
45 Arrested, 23 Stolen Cars Recovered In Massive Putnam County Crackdown: Sheriff 45 Arrested, 23 Stolen Cars Recovered In Massive Putnam County Crackdown: Sheriff 45 Arrested, 23 Stolen Cars Recovered In Massive Putnam County Crackdown: Sheriff
45 Arrested, 23 Stolen Cars Recovered In Massive Putnam County Crackdown: Sheriff A sweeping three-day enforcement operation across Putnam County led to dozens of arrests, major drug seizures, and the recovery of more than 20 stolen vehicles, authorities announced.  The operation, led by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office in coordination with New York State Police and the Westchester/Putnam Real-Time Crime Center, targeted crimes including auto theft, firearms trafficking, and narcotics distribution, the Sheriff's Office announced on Monday, March 30. Overall, the operation resulted in 45 arrests, eight fugitives apprehended, and 31 vehicles impounded. Authorities a…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
Breaking News
Over $15K In Firearms, Including 3D-Printed Ghost Guns, Surrendered In Westchester Buyback Over $15K In Firearms, Including 3D-Printed Ghost Guns, Surrendered In Westchester Buyback Over $15K In Firearms, Including 3D-Printed Ghost Guns, Surrendered In Westchester Buyback
Over $15K In Firearms, Including 3D-Printed Ghost Guns, Surrendered In Westchester Buyback Dozens of firearms, including several untraceable “ghost guns," were taken off the streets during one of the largest gun buyback events held in Westchester County. Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced on Monday, March 30, that a total of 87 guns were turned in during the event held Saturday, March 28, at Union Baptist Church in White Plains.  The haul included 33 semi-automatic handguns, 30 long guns, and 24 revolvers. Officials also recovered six ghost guns, which lack serial numbers and are often assembled using kits or 3D-printed parts. The DA's Office said t…

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by Ben Crnic
Warwick, NY
Obituaries
Former Police Chief Who Led Warwick, Washingtonville PD Dies: 'Legacy Of Service' Former Police Chief Who Led Warwick, Washingtonville PD Dies: 'Legacy Of Service' Former Police Chief Who Led Warwick, Washingtonville PD Dies: 'Legacy Of Service'
Former Police Chief Who Led Warwick, Washingtonville PD Dies: 'Legacy Of Service' Two Orange County police departments are mourning the loss of a respected law enforcement leader who once served two communities in the region. The Town of Warwick Police Department and the Village of Washingtonville Police Department both announced the death of retired Chief of Police Frank Corkum on Saturday, March 28.  Corkum led the Washingtonville Police Department in the late 1980s before later becoming chief in Warwick, where officials say he left a lasting impact on the department.  The Warwick Police Department praised Corkum’s lifelong commitment to public service, noti…

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by Ben Crnic
New City, NY
Breaking News
Woman, 88, ID'd As Victim Found Dead In Fatal New City Fire (UPDATE) Woman, 88, ID'd As Victim Found Dead In Fatal New City Fire (UPDATE) Woman, 88, ID'd As Victim Found Dead In Fatal New City Fire (UPDATE)
Woman, 88, ID'd As Victim Found Dead In Fatal New City Fire (Update) Authorities have identified the 88-year-old woman who died in a devastating house fire in Rockland County. Myrna Hirsch, 88, of New City, was found dead inside her home following the blaze on Sunday, March 29, at 71 Carolina Dr., the Clarkstown Police Department confirmed on Monday, March 30. As previously reported by Daily Voice, police responded around 9:05 a.m. to reports of a structure fire with a possible person trapped inside. Arriving officers found the single-family home heavily engulfed in flames. Firefighters from the New City Fire Engine Company, along with mutual aid department…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
Breaking News
PHOTOS: FBI Probes Explosive Device Found Near Westchester Apartment PHOTOS: FBI Probes Explosive Device Found Near Westchester Apartment PHOTOS: FBI Probes Explosive Device Found Near Westchester Apartment
Photos: FBI Probes Explosive Device Found Near Westchester Apartment The FBI was investigating after an explosive device was found outside of a Westchester County apartment Monday, March 30, Daily Voice has learned. Police were first alerted just before 4:30 a.m. on Monday, March 30, after receiving reports of a possible transformer explosion near Odell Avenue in White Plains, according to the city's police department. Responding officers checked multiple transformers but found no signs of damage, according to the department.   The situation escalated just after 6 a.m., when an officer spotted what appeared to be a small explosive device near …

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
Breaking News
Accused Killer Of Yorktown Teen Ordered Held, Defense Says He Has Brain Damage (UPDATE) Accused Killer Of Yorktown Teen Ordered Held, Defense Says He Has Brain Damage (UPDATE) Accused Killer Of Yorktown Teen Ordered Held, Defense Says He Has Brain Damage (UPDATE)
Accused Killer Of Yorktown Teen Ordered Held, Defense Says He Has Brain Damage (Update) The man accused of fatally shooting a college student from Westchester County, NY, at a Chicago beach has been ordered held pending trial, as new details emerged about his condition and background. Jose Medina, 25, appeared virtually for a detention hearing on Friday, March 27, where a judge ordered him detained in custody in connection with the killing of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman, a Loyola University freshman from Westchester County, ABC7 Chicago reported.  Gorman was shot in the neck and killed while walking with friends near Tobey Prinz Beach in Chicago on Thursday, March 19, as …

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