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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Somers, NY
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New Restaurant Now Open, Bringing Burgers, Steaks, Cocktails To Route 100 In Somers New Restaurant Now Open, Bringing Burgers, Steaks, Cocktails To Route 100 In Somers New Restaurant Now Open, Bringing Burgers, Steaks, Cocktails To Route 100 In Somers
New Restaurant Now Open, Bringing Burgers, Steaks, Cocktails To Route 100 In Somers A new restaurant has opened its doors in Northern Westchester, offering everything from gourmet burgers and seafood to steaks, creative appetizers, and craft cocktails.  The Mill, located at 289 Route 100 in Somers, officially opened on Wednesday, Oct. 21, and celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.  Its website said the restaurant aims to combine an upscale dining experience with a comfortable, inviting setting.  The menu features a mix of familiar comfort foods and dishes with a creative twist. Appetizers include Reuben empanadas, whipped ricotta with truffle …

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Pine Bush-Walker Valley, NY
Breaking News
Banging Noises Lead Cops To Suspect In Attempted Burglary Spree In Crawford: NYSP Banging Noises Lead Cops To Suspect In Attempted Burglary Spree In Crawford: NYSP Banging Noises Lead Cops To Suspect In Attempted Burglary Spree In Crawford: NYSP
Banging Noises Lead Cops To Suspect In Attempted Burglary Spree In Crawford: Nysp A burglary alarm and banging noises led troopers to a 22-year-old man now accused of trying to break into several businesses and vehicles in Orange County, authorities said.  Middletown resident Kevin A. Rodriguez Palacios, 22, was arrested after troopers responded to a burglary alarm at a Mobil gas station on Route 17K in Crawford at around 4 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, Oct. 28.  When troopers arrived, they found damage to the gas station's front door. Soon after, they also heard loud banging coming from a nearby self-storage facili…

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Carmel, NY
Breaking News
WATCH: Highland Cow Chase Body Camera Footage Released By Carmel Police WATCH: Highland Cow Chase Body Camera Footage Released By Carmel Police WATCH: Highland Cow Chase Body Camera Footage Released By Carmel Police
Watch: Highland Cow Chase Body Camera Footage Released By Carmel Police A 700-pound runaway cow gave police in Putnam County an unusual pursuit, and now the department has released body camera footage of the chase.  The four-legged fugitive, a Scottish Highland cow named Maggie, escaped from her new home at Little Cabin's Farm in Carmel on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 24, according to Carmel Police. Rather than sticking around the farm, Maggie decided to explore the neighborhood, making her way along Route 301. Her unexpected outing prompted a quick response from Carmel Police officers, who found themselves playing the role of cowboys.  The dep…

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Peekskill, NY
Breaking News
SUV Crashes Through Fence, Ends Up On Tracks In Peekskill, Stopping Trains SUV Crashes Through Fence, Ends Up On Tracks In Peekskill, Stopping Trains SUV Crashes Through Fence, Ends Up On Tracks In Peekskill, Stopping Trains
SUV Crashes Through Fence, Ends Up On Tracks In Peekskill, Stopping Trains An SUV crashed through a fence and ended up stuck on railroad tracks in Westchester County, forcing authorities to halt approaching trains.  The incident happened at the intersection of Main Street and North Water Street in Peekskill at around 5:16 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, according to Peekskill Police Chief Adam Renwick.  Officers responding to reports of a vehicle on the tracks found a 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe that had crashed through a fence and become stuck. With the SUV blocking the tracks, authorities stopped approaching trains to prevent a collision.  Officers then …

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Yorktown, NY
Breaking News
Felony DWI: Child Found In Drunk Driver's Car In Yorktown, Police Say Felony DWI: Child Found In Drunk Driver's Car In Yorktown, Police Say Felony DWI: Child Found In Drunk Driver's Car In Yorktown, Police Say
Felony DWI: Child Found In Drunk Driver's Car In Yorktown, Police Say A Westchester County man is facing a felony DWI charge after police said he was caught driving drunk with a child in his vehicle.  West Harrison resident Francisco A. Alba, 44, was arrested in Yorktown on Monday, Oct. 26, following a report of a possibly intoxicated driver, the Yorktown Police Department said on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The incident began around 6:12 p.m., when officers were sent to the area of Crompond Road to investigate the report. Police searched the area and found the vehicle on Baldwin Road, where they said they saw Alba commit a traffic violation.  Police&…

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New Rochelle, NY
Breaking News
Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Caught With Loaded Gun In New Rochelle: Police Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Caught With Loaded Gun In New Rochelle: Police Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Caught With Loaded Gun In New Rochelle: Police
Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Caught With Loaded Gun In New Rochelle: Police A wrong-way driver was caught driving while intoxicated on a Westchester County street — and was also found with an illegally possessed loaded gun, police said.  New Rochelle resident Jamell Green, 43, was arrested after an officer saw a vehicle going the wrong way on Division Street in New Rochelle around 4 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, the New Rochelle Police Department announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The officer pulled the vehicle over and determined that Green was driving while intoxicated, police said. He was then taken into custody without incident. However, the arrest took anoth…

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Haverstraw, NY
Breaking News
Murder Charge Reinstated For Ex-NYPD Detective From Haverstraw In Fatal GWB Shooting: Report Murder Charge Reinstated For Ex-NYPD Detective From Haverstraw In Fatal GWB Shooting: Report Murder Charge Reinstated For Ex-NYPD Detective From Haverstraw In Fatal GWB Shooting: Report
Murder Charge Reinstated For Ex-nypd Detective From Haverstraw In Fatal GWB Shooting: Report A retired NYPD detective from the Hudson Valley, NY accused of fatally shooting a father of two during a road-rage confrontation on the George Washington Bridge is once again facing a murder charge after a Manhattan grand jury returned an indictment, according to reports.  Victor Romero, 62, of Haverstraw, NY, was indicted on second-degree murder on Tuesday, Oct. 27, in connection with the shooting death of Koran Irvine, 46, of Valley Cottage, ABC7 reported.  The indictment marks a significant development in the case, as Romero had initially been charged with murder following the …

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Mahopac, NY
Obituaries
Honorary Mahopac Fire Chief Who Served Over 50 Years Dies Honorary Mahopac Fire Chief Who Served Over 50 Years Dies Honorary Mahopac Fire Chief Who Served Over 50 Years Dies
Honorary Mahopac Fire Chief Who Served Over 50 Years Dies A longtime Putnam County firefighter who dedicated more than 50 years to serving his community is being remembered for his decades of volunteer service following his death over the weekend.  Mahopac resident and Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Life Member John Ortiz, affectionately known as "Johnny O," died of natural causes on Saturday, Oct. 24, according to his obituary.  A Mahopac resident since 1968, Ortiz was an Honorary Chief of the department, where he served for more than half a century. The department announced his death on Tuesday, Oct. 27, remembering him as thei…

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New Windsor, NY
Breaking News
$3.4M Medicaid Fraud Scheme: New Windsor Couple Gets Prison After Billing NY For Fake Trips $3.4M Medicaid Fraud Scheme: New Windsor Couple Gets Prison After Billing NY For Fake Trips $3.4M Medicaid Fraud Scheme: New Windsor Couple Gets Prison After Billing NY For Fake Trips
$3.4M Medicaid Fraud Scheme: New Windsor Couple Gets Prison After Billing NY For Fake Trips An Orange County couple who helped steal more than $3.4 million from New York's Medicaid program by billing for fake medical transportation trips will spend time in prison, prosecutors said.  Rohail Raja, 45, of New Windsor, was sentenced to six to 18 years in state prison on Tuesday, Oct. 27, following his guilty plea to first-degree grand larceny, according to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler and New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.   Meanwhile, his wife, Shama Alam, 45, also of New Windsor, was sentenced to six months in jail and five years of probation…

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Bloomingburg-Wurtsboro, NY
Breaking News
Man Accused Of Luring 15-Year-Old Inside Building, Sexually Assaulting Them In Mamakating Man Accused Of Luring 15-Year-Old Inside Building, Sexually Assaulting Them In Mamakating Man Accused Of Luring 15-Year-Old Inside Building, Sexually Assaulting Them In Mamakating
Man Accused Of Luring 15-Year-Old Inside Building, Sexually Assaulting Them In Mamakating A 37-year-old man is facing several felony charges after police said he lured a 15-year-old into a building and sexually assaulted them in Sullivan County. Bloomingburg resident Eric I. Mannings, 37, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 20, following an investigation into an alleged sexual assault in Mamakating, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The investigation began on Sunday, July 12, when authorities received a report of a sexual assault involving a 15-year-old victim. An investigation eventually led to Mannings' arrest more than three months later.  More informa…

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