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
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Hundreds Of Students Walk Out Of White Plains HS To Protest Immigration Policy Hundreds Of Students Walk Out Of White Plains HS To Protest Immigration Policy Hundreds Of Students Walk Out Of White Plains HS To Protest Immigration Policy
Hundreds Of Students Walk Out Of White Plains HS To Protest Immigration Policy A student protest over US immigration policy involving hundreds of students is being monitored by authorities in a Westchester County downtown.  The protest began in downtown White Plains on Monday morning, Feb. 9, when around 200 to 300 students walked out of White Plains High School, White Plains City School District Superintendent Joseph Ricca told Daily Voice.  A smaller number of students then made their way into the city to the federal US District Court building on Quarropas Street, Ricca added.  White Plains Police are now monitoring the protest to "ens…

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Millbrook-Dover, NY
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Car Stolen From NJ Ends Up In Dover Snowbank After Multi-County Chase, Driver Charged: Sheriff Car Stolen From NJ Ends Up In Dover Snowbank After Multi-County Chase, Driver Charged: Sheriff Car Stolen From NJ Ends Up In Dover Snowbank After Multi-County Chase, Driver Charged: Sheriff
Car Stolen From NJ Ends Up In Dover Snowbank After Multi-County Chase, Driver Charged: Sheriff A late-night police pursuit across multiple counties in the Hudson Valley ended with a stolen car stuck in a snowbank and a New Jersey man in custody in Dutchess County, authorities said.  The events leading up to the arrest began during the early morning hours on Thursday, Feb. 5, when the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office was notified of a chase in Westchester and Putnam counties that ended in the Pawling area, the Sheriff's Office said on Friday, Feb. 6. Authorities were soon given a description of the vehicle, and soon enough, a deputy found it at around 1 a.m. — stuck in a snowbank…

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Newburgh, NY
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Masked Man Admits Firing Gun, Taking Over $1K In Route 9W Gas Station Holdup In Newburgh Masked Man Admits Firing Gun, Taking Over $1K In Route 9W Gas Station Holdup In Newburgh Masked Man Admits Firing Gun, Taking Over $1K In Route 9W Gas Station Holdup In Newburgh
Masked Man Admits Firing Gun, Taking Over $1K In Route 9W Gas Station Holdup In Newburgh A masked Dutchess County man who fired a gun during an overnight gas station robbery in Orange County has pleaded guilty and is expected to spend decades behind bars.  Hans Altidor, 56, of Poughkeepsie, admitted in Orange County Court on Wednesday, Feb. 4, that he carried out an armed robbery at a gas station on Route 9W in the Town of Newburgh, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Feb. 6. According to prosecutors, the robbery happened around 2:09 a.m. on July 22, 2025. Altidor entered the gas station wearing a mask and holding what appeared to be a pistol,…

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Middletown-Wallkill, NY
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Large Number Of Dead Crows Found In Wallkill Prompts Testing For Avian Flu: DEC Large Number Of Dead Crows Found In Wallkill Prompts Testing For Avian Flu: DEC Large Number Of Dead Crows Found In Wallkill Prompts Testing For Avian Flu: DEC
Large Number Of Dead Crows Found In Wallkill Prompts Testing For Avian Flu: DEC State wildlife officials are investigating the discovery of several dead crows behind a supermarket in Orange County, as concerns continue to grow about the spread of bird flu across New York.  The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said it was notified on Thursday, Jan. 29, about deceased crows found in the Town of Wallkill. Wildlife experts retrieved several of the birds for testing.  According to a report by News12, the birds were discovered behind the Price Chopper on Schutt Road.   DEC officials say the deaths are being looked at in the context…

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White Plains, NY
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Want To Be On TV? New Series Casting Westchester Locals: Here's Who They Are Looking For Want To Be On TV? New Series Casting Westchester Locals: Here's Who They Are Looking For Want To Be On TV? New Series Casting Westchester Locals: Here's Who They Are Looking For
Want To Be On TV? New Series Casting Westchester Locals: Here's Who They Are Looking For Westchester residents who have wondered what it’s like to be on a TV set have a new chance to step in front of the camera. Grant Wilfley Casting is looking for county residents to appear as background actors in an upcoming television series titled "Minivan," with filming scheduled to take place in Westchester County.  According to the casting call, the production is seeking people to portray college students, parents, and grandparents, and is specifically looking for Westchester locals who are available to work on Wednesday, Feb. 11, and Thursday, Feb. 12. Both SAG-AFTRA members and n…

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White Plains, NY
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Hidden Compartment Stuffed With Fentanyl Found In White Plains Parkway Stop: Police Hidden Compartment Stuffed With Fentanyl Found In White Plains Parkway Stop: Police Hidden Compartment Stuffed With Fentanyl Found In White Plains Parkway Stop: Police
Hidden Compartment Stuffed With Fentanyl Found In White Plains Parkway Stop: Police More than three pounds of fentanyl were discovered packed inside an electronically-operated hidden compartment during a traffic stop on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County, police said.   The bust happened on Thursday, Feb. 5, when troopers stopped a vehicle traveling southbound on the parkway in White Plains just before 2 p.m. for multiple traffic violations, New York State Police said on Friday, Feb. 6. During the stop, State Police K-9 Vinn sniffed the outside of the vehicle and alerted troopers that narcotics may be inside, authorities said.  It …

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Newburgh, NY
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Over 2 Pounds Of Cocaine Sniffed Out In I-87 Traffic Stop In Newburgh: NYSP Over 2 Pounds Of Cocaine Sniffed Out In I-87 Traffic Stop In Newburgh: NYSP Over 2 Pounds Of Cocaine Sniffed Out In I-87 Traffic Stop In Newburgh: NYSP
Over 2 Pounds Of Cocaine Sniffed Out In I-87 Traffic Stop In Newburgh: Nysp Thanks to a trusty police K9, more than two pounds of cocaine and other narcotics were found during a traffic stop on the New York State Thruway in Orange County, authorities said.  The arrest stemmed from an incident on Wednesday, Feb. 4, when troopers stopped a vehicle just before noon on the northbound lanes of Interstate 87 in Newburgh for vehicle and traffic violations, New York State Police announced on Friday, Feb. 6. During the stop, State Police K9 Vinn conducted an outside scan of the vehicle and alerted troopers to the possible presence of narcotics. A search then found more…

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Spring Valley, NY
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2 Brothers Hold Man Against His Will, Assault, Rob Him In Spring Valley: Police 2 Brothers Hold Man Against His Will, Assault, Rob Him In Spring Valley: Police 2 Brothers Hold Man Against His Will, Assault, Rob Him In Spring Valley: Police
2 Brothers Hold Man Against His Will, Assault, Rob Him In Spring Valley: Police A man was held against his will for several hours, assaulted, and robbed during a violent Rockland County incident that resulted in the arrests of two brothers, including a New Jersey man, police said.  The incident happened on Tuesday, Jan. 13, when officers responded to a robbery report in Spring Valley at around 12:30 a.m., Spring Valley Police announced on Friday, Feb. 6.  During the investigation, police determined two men had restrained the victim, assaulted him, and stolen his property.  Following a weeks-long investigation, police arrested two brothers on Monday, Feb…

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Beekman-Poughquag, NY
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Woman, 39, Hit, Killed After Leaving Bus On Route 55 In Beekman (UPDATE) Woman, 39, Hit, Killed After Leaving Bus On Route 55 In Beekman (UPDATE) Woman, 39, Hit, Killed After Leaving Bus On Route 55 In Beekman (UPDATE)
Woman, 39, Hit, Killed After Leaving Bus On Route 55 In Beekman (Update) A 39-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Route 55 in Dutchess County shortly after getting off a bus, authorities said.  The fatal crash happened in Beekman around 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, on Route 55 near Gardner Hollow Road, as Daily Voice previously reported. In an update on Friday, Feb. 6, investigators identified the victim as Marissa L. Burke, 39, of Beekman. According to authorities, Burke had just disembarked from a Dutchess County LOOP bus and was trying to cross Route 55 when she was struck by a westbound 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee.&n…

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Carmel, NY
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2-Car Crash Sends Drivers To Hospital, Briefly Shuts Down Road In Carmel 2-Car Crash Sends Drivers To Hospital, Briefly Shuts Down Road In Carmel 2-Car Crash Sends Drivers To Hospital, Briefly Shuts Down Road In Carmel
2-Car Crash Sends Drivers To Hospital, Briefly Shuts Down Road In Carmel A two-car crash briefly shut down a stretch of roadway in Putnam County, sending multiple people to the hospital for evaluation.  The crash happened at around 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, when firefighters responded to a wreck at the intersection of Cherry Hill Road and Joseph Drive in Carmel, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  Firefighters operated at the scene alongside the Carmel Police Department and the Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Officials said minor injuries were reported, and those involved were transported for medical evaluation. The roadw…

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