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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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Police & Fire
Turkey Hunter Shot In Face In Stewart State Forest In New Windsor, Suspect In Custody: NYSP Turkey Hunter Shot In Face In Stewart State Forest In New Windsor, Suspect In Custody: NYSP
Turkey Hunter Shot In Face In Stewart State Forest In New Windsor, Suspect In Custody: Nysp A man was airlifted to the hospital after being shot in the face with birdshot during a turkey hunting trip in Orange County, police announced.  The incident happened around 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, in Stewart State Forest, located in the town of New Windsor. Police say the victim called Orange County 911 to report that he had been shot by an unknown person while hunting, New York State Police announced on Tuesday afternoon.  The man was flown by helicopter to Westchester Medical Center, where he is currently listed in stable condition. After an extensive emergency response…

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Pet Abusers Beware: New Animal Cruelty Reporting App Launches In Putnam Pet Abusers Beware: New Animal Cruelty Reporting App Launches In Putnam
Pet Abusers Beware: New Animal Cruelty Reporting App Launches In Putnam Residents of Putnam County now have a powerful new way to help protect those who are furry and vulnerable—right from their smartphones.  In a new partnership, the Putnam County SPCA has teamed up with SaferWatch, a public safety reporting app, to give residents a fast and easy way to report suspected animal cruelty with the tap of a screen, the SPCA announced on Tuesday, May 13.  The app allows users to submit tips anonymously or with contact information, and even upload photos or video evidence of suspected abuse. Reports are sent directly to SPCA law enforcement officers, helpin…

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Police & Fire
Taxi Driver Kidnaps Woman, Attacks Her With Screwdriver Before Crashing In Spring Valley: Cops Taxi Driver Kidnaps Woman, Attacks Her With Screwdriver Before Crashing In Spring Valley: Cops
Taxi Driver Kidnaps Woman, Attacks Her With Screwdriver Before Crashing In Spring Valley: Cops A 22-year-old taxi driver is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly kidnapping a woman, attacking her with a screwdriver, and crashing a car during the struggle in Rockland County, police said.  The incident happened around 1:45 a.m. on Monday, May 5, when Spring Valley Police responded to a report of a vehicle that had crashed into a fence at a home on Ridge Avenue. Officers arrived and found a visibly injured and distressed woman at the scene, the department announced on Tuesday, May 13.  According to investigators, the woman had been picked up by a taxi near the Evergre…

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Police & Fire
2 Cars Collide, Cause Damage At Car Wash In Mahopac 2 Cars Collide, Cause Damage At Car Wash In Mahopac
2 Cars Collide, Cause Damage At Car Wash In Mahopac A car wash in Putnam County will have to make repairs after a two-car crash sent vehicles into its parking lot, knocking over poles.   The crash happened on Tuesday, May 13 at around 11:20 a.m. in front of the Iguana Wanna Carwash at the intersection of Route 6 and Baldwin Lane in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  Photos of the damage released by fire officials showed that the crash caused poles in the business's parking lot to fall over.  One person was taken to a hospital to be evaluated, firefighters said. 

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Obituaries
Former New Rochelle Mayor Dies: Was Devoted Leader, Judge, Family Man Former New Rochelle Mayor Dies: Was Devoted Leader, Judge, Family Man
Former New Rochelle Mayor Dies: Was Devoted Leader, Judge, Family Man A city in Westchester is mourning the passing of former Mayor Vincent R. Rippa, who led his community through a key period of revitalization in the late 1970s and dedicated more than five decades to public service, law, and his community.  Rippa, a former New Rochelle mayor who was 87, died on Saturday, May 10, surrounded by loved ones, according to his obituary.  Rippa served as Mayor of New Rochelle from 1976 to 1979, after earlier terms as a Westchester County Legislator. He was later appointed a City Court Judge and maintained a private law practice for more than 50 years. Kno…

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Real Estate
$9.25M Grand Estate With Indoor Pool, Horse Barn, Movie Theater Hits Market In North Salem $9.25M Grand Estate With Indoor Pool, Horse Barn, Movie Theater Hits Market In North Salem
$9.25M Grand Estate With Indoor Pool, Horse Barn, Movie Theater Hits Market In North Salem A grand estate set on more than 83 acres in the heart of Westchester’s horse country is now on the market for $9.25 million, and it’s like something out of a storybook.   The property, known as Darlington Hall and located at 422 Hardscrabble Rd. in North Salem, includes a 10,000-square-foot manor home, indoor pool, horse barn, and multiple guest accommodations, according to the listing by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Set behind gates and reached by a half-mile driveway, the estate is modeled after Salutation, an English country house designed by architect Sir Edward Lutyens. A…

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News
Support Rises For Popular Musician From White Plains Injured Before Gig: 'Every Little Helps' Support Rises For Popular Musician From White Plains Injured Before Gig: 'Every Little Helps'
Support Rises For Popular Musician From White Plains Injured Before Gig: 'Every Little Helps' A Westchester native and longtime East Coast musician is recovering after a serious injury left him sidelined—and now, the community he’s supported for decades is rallying to help him in return.  Joe Biancorosso, better known to many as “Italian Joe,” suffered a freak accident in April while preparing for a wedding performance with the McLean Avenue Band in North Carolina. According to a GoFundMe campaign launched on Sunday, May 11, in early April, Biancorosso slipped in the bathroom and broke his hip and femur head, requiring immediate surgery.   In a Facebook post, Biancoro…

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Police & Fire
Man Found With Blue Fentanyl Pills, Ecstasy On Taconic In East Fishkill: NYSP Man Found With Blue Fentanyl Pills, Ecstasy On Taconic In East Fishkill: NYSP
Man Found With Blue Fentanyl Pills, Ecstasy On Taconic In East Fishkill: Nysp A traffic stop on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County turned into a major drug bust after a man was found with more than 100 grams of MDMA and blue fentanyl, police said. The stop happened on Monday, May 12, when troopers stopped a 2000 Honda traveling northbound in East Fishkill for traffic violations, New York State Police announced.  The driver, identified as Anyelo L. Santiago, age 37, of Manhattan, was the only one in the vehicle, according to authorities.  During a consent search and vehicle inventory, troopers said they found around 111 grams of MDMA, commonly kno…

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Taxi Hits School Bus In Spring Valley Crash Taxi Hits School Bus In Spring Valley Crash
Taxi Hits School Bus In Spring Valley Crash A taxi struck a school bus in Rockland County, prompting a police response.  The crash happened on Monday afternoon, May 12, when a taxi collided with the bus on South Madison Avenue near Route 59 in Spring Valley, The Monsey Scoop reported.  Soon after the incident, Spring Valley Police responded to the scene.  Luckily, no injuries were reported, according to The Monsey Scoop. 

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Police & Fire
Blaze Rips Through Home In Campbell Hall (DEVELOPING) Blaze Rips Through Home In Campbell Hall (DEVELOPING)
Blaze Rips Through Home In Campbell Hall (Developing) A devastating fire destroyed an Orange County home on Monday afternoon, May 12.  The blaze happened at around 5:30 p.m. on Monday at a home on Birchwood Court in Hamptonburgh, where an intense fire was discovered.  Photos released by Blooming Grove Volunteer Ambulance show a dramatic response from firefighters, who deployed hose lines in an effort to douse the flames.  Campbell Hall 2nd Alarm Posted by Orange and Rockland County Fire on Monday, May 12, 2025 More information about the fire, including if there were injuries, was not immediately available. Ch…

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