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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White Plains, NY
Breaking News
26 Arrested In 2-Day Retail Theft Crackdown Across Westchester, Putnam, Rockland 26 Arrested In 2-Day Retail Theft Crackdown Across Westchester, Putnam, Rockland 26 Arrested In 2-Day Retail Theft Crackdown Across Westchester, Putnam, Rockland
26 Arrested In 2-Day Retail Theft Crackdown Across Westchester, Putnam, Rockland A coordinated two-day retail theft enforcement operation spanning Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland counties resulted in 26 arrests and the recovery of stolen merchandise, police announced.  The operation, known as the Organized Retail Theft Enforcement Detail, took place on Thursday, Feb. 5, and Friday, Feb. 6, and brought together law enforcement agencies from Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland counties, along with state and federal partners, Westchester County Police said on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The effort was coordinated and managed by the Westchester County Real Time Crime Center, w…

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New Windsor, NY
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International Theft Rings Targeting Orange County Homes, New Windsor Police Warn International Theft Rings Targeting Orange County Homes, New Windsor Police Warn International Theft Rings Targeting Orange County Homes, New Windsor Police Warn
International Theft Rings Targeting Orange County Homes, New Windsor Police Warn Police in Orange County are warning residents about international organized theft groups believed to be targeting homes throughout the region.  On Wednesday, Feb. 11, the New Windsor Police Department said it and other law enforcement agencies are currently investigating multiple residential burglaries across the area and are urging residents to take precautions.  According to police, these organized groups are often comprised of individuals from South America who travel to the United States to participate in coordinated theft operations. Authorities say the groups typically targe…

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Mahopac, NY
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False Alarm Triggers Police Presence At Mahopac High School False Alarm Triggers Police Presence At Mahopac High School False Alarm Triggers Police Presence At Mahopac High School
False Alarm Triggers Police Presence At Mahopac High School An alarm malfunction at a high school in Putnam County prompted a heightened police presence Wednesday morning, Feb. 11, authorities said.  In an advisory issued at 11:27 a.m., the Carmel Police Department said officers responded to Mahopac High School after a "false alarm condition" triggered an increased law enforcement response.  Members of the Carmel Police Department and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office responded to confirm the malfunction and ensure the building was secure.  Police said there is no danger to the school or the community.  Additional information …

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White Plains, NY
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Library Patrons Face Sharp Cuts To Monthly Movie, Audiobook Borrowing Limits In Westchester Library Patrons Face Sharp Cuts To Monthly Movie, Audiobook Borrowing Limits In Westchester Library Patrons Face Sharp Cuts To Monthly Movie, Audiobook Borrowing Limits In Westchester
Library Patrons Face Sharp Cuts To Monthly Movie, Audiobook Borrowing Limits In Westchester Westchester County library patrons are now facing significantly tighter limits on how many digital movies, audiobooks, and other titles they can borrow each month. As of Sunday, Feb. 1, the Westchester Library System has cut borrowing allowances on its popular digital platforms, Hoopla and Kanopy. Patrons can now borrow just three titles per month on Hoopla — down from the previous limit of 10. Meanwhile, on Kanopy, users are now limited to five tickets per month, a dramatic decrease from the prior 30 tickets.  WLS announced the changes in late January, thanking patrons for their cont…

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Chester, NY
Your Community
Chester ICE Facility Would Be Near Youth Sports Complex: Bipartisan Pushback Continues Chester ICE Facility Would Be Near Youth Sports Complex: Bipartisan Pushback Continues Chester ICE Facility Would Be Near Youth Sports Complex: Bipartisan Pushback Continues
Chester ICE Facility Would Be Near Youth Sports Complex: Bipartisan Pushback Continues A proposed federal immigration detention facility in Orange County is drawing continued, bipartisan opposition, with local leaders warning the site’s proximity to youth sports complexes could endanger public safety and strain local infrastructure. On Tuesday, Feb. 10, New York State Sen. James Skoufis announced he joined Town of Chester Supervisor Brandon Holdridge and a bipartisan coalition of Hudson Valley elected officials in sending a formal letter to the US Department of Homeland Security outlining concerns about the proposed ICE processing facility at 29 Elizabeth Dr. in Chester. The …

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Haverstraw, NY
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Car Flips On Palisades Parkway in Pomona: Report Car Flips On Palisades Parkway in Pomona: Report Car Flips On Palisades Parkway in Pomona: Report
Car Flips On Palisades Parkway in Pomona: Report Emergency crews responded to a crash involving an overturned vehicle on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Rockland County.  The incident happened late Tuesday night, Feb. 10, on the northbound side of the parkway near Exit 12 in Pomona, according to a report by The Monsey Scoop. The outlet reported that emergency personnel soon arrived at the scene following the crash, which involved a vehicle that had overturned. Injuries were reported, though the extent of those injuries has not yet been disclosed.  No additional details were immediately available, including how many vehicles…

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Nyack-Valley Cottage, NY
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Former Corrections Sergeant From Valley Cottage Caught With Child Exploitation Images Gets Jail Former Corrections Sergeant From Valley Cottage Caught With Child Exploitation Images Gets Jail Former Corrections Sergeant From Valley Cottage Caught With Child Exploitation Images Gets Jail
Former Corrections Sergeant From Valley Cottage Caught With Child Exploitation Images Gets Jail A former Rockland County corrections officer will spend years in state prison after admitting to uploading and storing dozens of files depicting the sexual exploitation of children, prosecutors announced. Valley Cottage resident Daniel Dworkin, 45, a former sergeant with the Rockland County Jail, was sentenced to one to three years in state prison, the Rockland County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Dworkin previously pleaded guilty to the full indictment, which included 64 counts of promoting a sexual performance by a child and 64 counts of possessing a sexual per…

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Bedford, NY
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Puppy Love: SPCA Bringing Mobile Adoption Unit To Bedford For Valentine's Day Weekend Puppy Love: SPCA Bringing Mobile Adoption Unit To Bedford For Valentine's Day Weekend Puppy Love: SPCA Bringing Mobile Adoption Unit To Bedford For Valentine's Day Weekend
Puppy Love: SPCA Bringing Mobile Adoption Unit To Bedford For Valentine's Day Weekend Looking for a little four-legged love this Valentine’s Day weekend? SPCA Westchester is bringing puppies, dogs, and kittens to one of the county's most romantic settings for a special mobile adoption event. The SPCA’s Mobile Adoption Unit will be at the Bedford Post Inn on Sunday, Feb. 15, from noon to 3 p.m., giving animal lovers a chance to meet adoptable dogs, puppies, and kittens in a picturesque setting.  Some of the puppies will even be stretching it out earlier in the day during a Puppy Yoga session, which has already sold out.   For those not quite ready to adopt, th…

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Southeast-Brewster, NY
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Crash Into Snowbank, Swerving Lead To 2 DWI Arrests In Southeast Over Super Bowl Weekend: Cops Crash Into Snowbank, Swerving Lead To 2 DWI Arrests In Southeast Over Super Bowl Weekend: Cops Crash Into Snowbank, Swerving Lead To 2 DWI Arrests In Southeast Over Super Bowl Weekend: Cops
Crash Into Snowbank, Swerving Lead To 2 DWI Arrests In Southeast Over Super Bowl Weekend: Cops Two drivers were arrested on drunken driving charges during separate incidents in Putnam County over Super Bowl Weekend, authorities said.   The Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced the two arrests, which both happened on the day of the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 8, on Tuesday, Feb. 10.  The first arrest happened early Sunday at around 2:10 a.m., when a deputy patrolling Danbury Road (Route 202) in Southeast spotted a vehicle swerving within its lane. The driver was identified as Jorge A. Maldonado Zabala, 23, of Bedford, the Sheriff's Office said. Investigators sai…

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Middletown-Wallkill, NY
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New Barnes & Noble Coming To Middletown: Here's When New Barnes & Noble Coming To Middletown: Here's When New Barnes & Noble Coming To Middletown: Here's When
New Barnes & Noble Coming To Middletown: Here's When Book lovers, be on the lookout — an all-new Barnes & Noble location is coming to Orange County.  A new Barnes & Noble will open at the Galleria at Crystal Run in late 2026, the mall announced on Monday, Feb. 10. The upcoming locale is set to feature more than 19,000 square feet of books, toys, games, and more, as well as a new cafe.  No specific opening date has yet been announced, although the Galleria said it would be "coming soon."  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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