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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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Discovery Of 12 Dead Geese Prompts Park Closure, Bird Flu Concerns In Mount Pleasant Discovery Of 12 Dead Geese Prompts Park Closure, Bird Flu Concerns In Mount Pleasant
Discovery Of 12 Dead Geese Prompts Park Closure, Bird Flu Concerns In Mount Pleasant Officials in a Westchester town are urging caution after a dozen Canada geese were found dead at a local park, prompting concerns of possible bird flu.  The dead birds were discovered on Sunday, Feb. 2, at Carroll Park on Rollings Hill Road in Thornwood, Mount Pleasant town officials said on Wednesday, Feb. 5.  The geese were removed by a professional wildlife expert and sent to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for testing. As a precaution, town officials have closed Carroll Park until testing confirms there is no health threat to visitors. A lase…

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Police & Fire
Police Deny ICE Activity Amid Social Media Rumors In Port Chester Police Deny ICE Activity Amid Social Media Rumors In Port Chester
Police Deny ICE Activity Amid Social Media Rumors In Port Chester Police in a Westchester County village are pushing back against social media speculation about potential immigration enforcement activity.  The Port Chester Police Department issued a statement on social media on Wednesday, Feb. 5 in which they denied claims that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would be conducting operations in the village on Thursday, Feb. 6.  The rumors, which allegedly originated from an overheard conversation in a local deli, were later amplified in a Facebook post, police said.  "We have no credible information concerning this response or h…

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Politics
West Point Closes Clubs For Women, Minorities To Follow Trump's DEI Orders: Report West Point Closes Clubs For Women, Minorities To Follow Trump's DEI Orders: Report
West Point Closes Clubs For Women, Minorities To Follow Trump's DEI Orders: Report The United States Military Academy at West Point in the Hudson Valley has disbanded several extracurricular and social clubs related to gender, race, and ethnicity per President Trump's orders involving government diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, according to a report by The Washington Post.  The decision to end the clubs came in the form of a memo dated Tuesday, Feb. 4, which was signed by West Point deputy commandant Chad Foster and said that the organizations would be disbanded and forced to cancel activities, The Washington Post reported.  The mem…

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Drivers Caught Passing School Buses In Orange County (VIDEO): 'Be Patient,' Officials Warn Drivers Caught Passing School Buses In Orange County (VIDEO): 'Be Patient,' Officials Warn
Drivers Caught Passing School Buses In Orange County (Video): 'Be Patient,' Officials Warn Authorities in Orange County are urging drivers to obey school bus stop laws following repeated violations that continue to endanger children including many that have been caught on camera.  In a social media post on Tuesday, Feb. 4, Orange County Emergency Services shared a video showing numerous instances of drivers illegally passing stopped school buses—despite flashing red lights and extended stop arms.  🚨 Watch This Video 🚨 It highlights just a few of the alarming violations we frequently witness across Orange County of... Posted by Orange County Emergency Services- NY on…

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Police & Fire
Scammers Claim Relatives Are in Trouble Over Phone Calls In Dutchess, Police Say Scammers Claim Relatives Are in Trouble Over Phone Calls In Dutchess, Police Say
Scammers Claim Relatives Are in Trouble Over Phone Calls In Dutchess, Police Say Authorities in Dutchess County are urging residents to stay vigilant as scammers increasingly target unsuspecting victims and claim their loved ones are in trouble.  The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office issued a public warning on Wednesday, Feb. 5 about an increasing number of phone scams, many of which prey on emotions by falsely claiming a loved one has been hurt or arrested. Scammers often impersonate law enforcement officials or relatives, pressuring victims into sending money immediately.  One of the latest scams reported involves fraudsters calling victims and claiming that …

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Police & Fire
Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Vehicle In Haverstraw Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Vehicle In Haverstraw
Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Vehicle In Haverstraw A bicyclist was seriously injured after being hit by a car in Rockland County.  The crash happened on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at around 4:15 p.m., when the bicyclist was struck in Haverstraw at the intersection of Route 202 and Sand Street, according to eyewitnesses from The Monsey Scoop. A video from the crash scene was posted to The Monsey Scoop's Instagram page:  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (@monseyscoop) The victim suffered serious injuries to his leg, including what may have been a bone fracture, and was …

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Water Leaks From Beaver Dam Lake Dam: Engineers Find Possible Cause (UPDATE) Water Leaks From Beaver Dam Lake Dam: Engineers Find Possible Cause (UPDATE)
Water Leaks From Beaver Dam Lake Dam: Engineers Find Possible Cause (Update) Officials are continuing to monitor conditions at a dam in Orange County, where there is increased water flow at the spillway.  Following an on-site evaluation by County Executive Steve Neuhaus, representatives from the Departments of Public Works and Emergency Services, and senior engineers, mitigation efforts are now underway to break up and remove ice that engineers now suspect is increasing pressure on the spillway at the Beaver Dam Lake dam in Salisbury Mills and causing leakage, Orange County officials said on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Officials first announced that they were actively mon…

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Child Porn Distribution: Rockland Man, 52, Now On Home Detention, Officials Say Child Porn Distribution: Rockland Man, 52, Now On Home Detention, Officials Say
Child Porn Distribution: Rockland Man, 52, Now On Home Detention, Officials Say A 52-year-old Hudson Valley man is on home arrest after being accused of distributing child pornography, officials said. Jason J. Traina of Rockland County appeared in court on Friday, Jan. 31, on a charge of distribution of child pornography, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced on Tuesday, Feb. 4.  Traina was originally charged in Iowa following an investigation conducted by both the Rockland DA's Office and the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Iowa. His arrest was first announced by the Southern District of Iowa. Follow…

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Police & Fire
Early Morning Shooting Leaves Victim Hospitalized In Mount Vernon Early Morning Shooting Leaves Victim Hospitalized In Mount Vernon
Early Morning Shooting Leaves Victim Hospitalized In Mount Vernon Authorities in Mount Vernon are investigating a shooting that left one person injured early Tuesday, Feb. 4. According to the Mount Vernon Police Department, officers responded to a report of shots fired around 3 a.m. at 129 South 4th Ave. Upon arrival, they discovered a victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the right forearm.  The victim was transported to Jacobi Medical Center, where he was treated for his injuries. Detectives are currently working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No arrests have been announced at this time. Authorities are urging anyone …

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Real Estate
'Lesser Evil,' Owned By Dad Of Alleged DOGE Staff Member, To Move Into Brewster Property 'Lesser Evil,' Owned By Dad Of Alleged DOGE Staff Member, To Move Into Brewster Property
'Lesser Evil,' Owned By Dad Of Alleged Doge Staff Member, To Move Into Brewster Property A fast-growing, CT-based snack brand owned by the father of a 19-year-old allegedly working with Elon Musk's new Department of Government Efficiency has secured a massive new distribution facility in Putnam County, expanding its presence in the Northeast. Lesser Evil, a Danbury, Connecticut-based company known for its organic and minimally processed snacks, has signed a 303,100-square-foot lease at Lincoln Logistics 84x684 Crossings in Brewster, according to real estate developer Lincoln Equities Group (LEG). The facility, located near major highways I-84, I-684, and Route 7 and finished in…

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