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
Breaking News
Flight Instructor, Teen Were Aboard Plane That Crashed In Hudson River Near Newburgh (UPDATE) Flight Instructor, Teen Were Aboard Plane That Crashed In Hudson River Near Newburgh (UPDATE) Flight Instructor, Teen Were Aboard Plane That Crashed In Hudson River Near Newburgh (UPDATE)
Flight Instructor, Teen Were Aboard Plane That Crashed In Hudson River Near Newburgh (Update) A small plane that made an emergency landing on the icy Hudson River near Newburgh on Monday night, March 2, had a Long Island flight instructor and a young student on board who were both hospitalized, police said in an update.  As Daily Voice previously reported, the Cessna 172 went down around 8 p.m. on Monday south of the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, prompting a large emergency response.  According to updated information released Tuesday afternoon, March 3, Orange County 911 was notified by Stewart International Airport operations that the aircraft was experiencing mechanical failur…

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Harrison, NY
Obituaries
Owner Of Over 80-Year-Old Bakery, Community Pillar From Harrison Dies Owner Of Over 80-Year-Old Bakery, Community Pillar From Harrison Dies Owner Of Over 80-Year-Old Bakery, Community Pillar From Harrison Dies
Owner Of Over 80-Year-Old Bakery, Community Pillar From Harrison Dies A longtime Westchester County resident and member of the family behind one of the Bronx’s most beloved bakeries has died.  Harrison resident Anthony J. Artuso Sr., the owner of Artuso Pastry Shop in the Bronx, died on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the age of 78, according to his obituary.  For decades, Artuso carried on his family’s legacy at the iconic 80-year-old bakery in Little Italy that has served generations of customers.  Born on June 16, 1947, in the Belmont section of the Bronx to Vincent and Betty Artuso, Artuso briefly studied engineering at RCA School of …

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Mount Pleasant, NY
Breaking News
Off-Duty NYPD Sergeant Faces Manslaughter Charge In Wrong-Way Mount Pleasant Crash: AG Off-Duty NYPD Sergeant Faces Manslaughter Charge In Wrong-Way Mount Pleasant Crash: AG Off-Duty NYPD Sergeant Faces Manslaughter Charge In Wrong-Way Mount Pleasant Crash: AG
Off-Duty Nypd Sergeant Faces Manslaughter Charge In Wrong-Way Mount Pleasant Crash: AG The off-duty New York City Police sergeant accused of driving the wrong way on the Taconic State Parkway in Westchester County and causing a crash that killed a 61-year-old man has now been indicted on multiple felony charges, including aggravated vehicular homicide, officials said.  Orange County resident Tiffany Howell, 47, of Warwick, has been indicted, arrested, and arraigned in connection with the Jan. 22 crash that killed Peekskill resident Manuel Boitel in January, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Monday, March 2.  As Daily Voice previously report…

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Suffern, NY
Breaking News
Fire Goes Up At Recycling Plant In Sloatsburg Fire Goes Up At Recycling Plant In Sloatsburg Fire Goes Up At Recycling Plant In Sloatsburg
Fire Goes Up At Recycling Plant In Sloatsburg Several fire departments responded to the scene of a fire at a recycling facility in Rockland County, according to reports. The blaze broke out Monday, March 2, at Sterling Carting/Recycling, located at 99 Sterling Mine Rd. in Sloatsburg, The Monsey Scoop reported. Emergency medical crews evaluated and treated several people for smoke inhalation, according to the outlet. The extent of injuries has not yet been confirmed. It was not immediately clear what sparked the fire or how long crews expect to remain on scene. Sterling Mine Road is currently closed between Eagle Valley Road and …

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Somers, NY
On Your Side
Restaurant To Close After Being Sold In Somers: New Eatery To Open In Its Place Restaurant To Close After Being Sold In Somers: New Eatery To Open In Its Place Restaurant To Close After Being Sold In Somers: New Eatery To Open In Its Place
Restaurant To Close After Being Sold In Somers: New Eatery To Open In Its Place A longtime Westchester burger spot has officially closed its doors and is set to be replaced in the upcoming months.   Burger Barn, located in Somers at 289 Route 100, announced Sunday, March 1, that the restaurant has been sold and will remain permanently closed after 13 years in business.  In a message shared on social media, the owners called the decision a difficult one, reflecting on more than a decade of serving local families, sports teams, vendors, and regular customers.  “It’s been an amazing 13 years,” the post read, thanking the community for its support over…

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Mount Vernon, NY
Breaking News
Parking Garage Deck Closed Suddenly In Mount Vernon Until Further Notice Parking Garage Deck Closed Suddenly In Mount Vernon Until Further Notice Parking Garage Deck Closed Suddenly In Mount Vernon Until Further Notice
Parking Garage Deck Closed Suddenly In Mount Vernon Until Further Notice City officials have temporarily closed most of the top deck of a municipal parking garage in Westchester County, citing safety concerns. Mount Vernon city officials announced Monday, March 2, that the majority of the upper level of Lot 8, located at Sidney Avenue and Gramatan Avenue, will be shut down “out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of public safety.” No additional details were immediately released about what prompted the closure or how long it is expected to last. The city said updates will be provided as more information becomes available and thanked residents and vis…

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New Windsor, NY
Breaking News
Fugitive, 26, Caught, Accused Of Burglaries In New Windsor, MA, Police Say Fugitive, 26, Caught, Accused Of Burglaries In New Windsor, MA, Police Say Fugitive, 26, Caught, Accused Of Burglaries In New Windsor, MA, Police Say
Fugitive, 26, Caught, Accused Of Burglaries In New Windsor, MA, Police Say A 26-year-old man accused of a residential burglary in the Hudson Valley, NY, and wanted on a felony warrant for similar incidents in Massachusetts, has been arrested following a multi-agency investigation, police said.  Flushing resident Itan Beltran was arrested on Sunday, March 1, in connection with a burglary that occurred in the Orange County town of New Windsor on Feb. 5, New Windsor Police announced on Monday, March 2.  Authorities said the investigation revealed that suspects in the New Windsor case were also linked to burglaries in Massachusetts. The joint probe led …

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by Ben Crnic
Rye, NY
On Your Side
Cafe Bids Farewell After Over 15 Years In Rye: 'We Are Endlessly Grateful' Cafe Bids Farewell After Over 15 Years In Rye: 'We Are Endlessly Grateful' Cafe Bids Farewell After Over 15 Years In Rye: 'We Are Endlessly Grateful'
Cafe Bids Farewell After Over 15 Years In Rye: 'We Are Endlessly Grateful' A longtime neighborhood gathering spot in Westchester County has poured its last cup of coffee. On The Way Cafe, located in Rye at 34 Ridgeland Terrace, announced Saturday, Feb. 28, that it has closed after 16 years in business.  In a message shared on social media, the owners reflected on what the café meant to the community. "From the very first cup of coffee to the countless conversations, laughter, and memories, this café has been more than just a place to eat or drink—it has been a home, a gathering spot, and a part of so many lives," they wrote.  The café thanked customers…

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by Ben Crnic
Cortlandt, NY
Breaking News
$25M Project To Lift Flood-Prone Traffic Circle By Several Feet In Cortlandt Completed $25M Project To Lift Flood-Prone Traffic Circle By Several Feet In Cortlandt Completed $25M Project To Lift Flood-Prone Traffic Circle By Several Feet In Cortlandt Completed
$25M Project To Lift Flood-Prone Traffic Circle By Several Feet In Cortlandt Completed A stretch of Route 6 in Northern Westchester that used to flood more than a dozen times a year has now been raised as part of a $25 million resiliency project that has been officially completed.  Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday, Feb. 27, that major construction is finished at Annsville Circle, where Route 6 and Route 202 meet near the Hudson River in Cortlandt.  Before the overhaul, the low-lying roadway flooded between 10 and 15 times annually, typically during high tides. The circle was forced to close two or three times a year, disrupting a major north-south commuter route u…

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Greenburgh, NY
Breaking News
Woman, 45, Caught Driving Drunk With 2 Kids In Car On Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh: NYSP Woman, 45, Caught Driving Drunk With 2 Kids In Car On Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh: NYSP Woman, 45, Caught Driving Drunk With 2 Kids In Car On Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh: NYSP
Woman, 45, Caught Driving Drunk With 2 Kids In Car On Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh: Nysp A woman is facing a felony charge after police said she was driving drunk with two children in her car on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester County.  Troopers pulled over a vehicle heading north in Greenburgh around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, for traffic violations, New York State Police said on Monday, March 2. During the stop, the driver, identified as 45-year-old Josefina Parades-Leocadio, showed signs of intoxication, police said, who added that she failed standardized field sobriety tests.  Authorities said troopers then discovered that two children, ages 12 and 14, …

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