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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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Hotel Pays $515K Penalty for Housing Migrants For Almost 2 Years In Yonkers: Officials Hotel Pays $515K Penalty for Housing Migrants For Almost 2 Years In Yonkers: Officials
Hotel Pays $515K Penalty for Housing Migrants For Almost 2 Years In Yonkers: Officials Over 100 asylum-seeking families have vacated a Yonkers hotel after the city successfully sued the business for violating zoning and occupancy laws, officials announced. The families, housed at the Ramada by Wyndham on Tuckahoe Road since May 2023, have transitioned to permanent housing or shelters operated by New York City’s Department of Homeless Services (DHS). Their departure follows a legal battle in which the City of Yonkers took action against the hotel for failing to comply with city zoning, housing, and fire ordinances, Mayor Mike Spano announced on Monday, Jan. 27.  "While th…

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Schools
Superintendent Suspension: Newburgh District Names Acting Replacement Amid Controversy (UPDATE) Superintendent Suspension: Newburgh District Names Acting Replacement Amid Controversy (UPDATE)
Superintendent Suspension: Newburgh District Names Acting Replacement Amid Controversy (Update) Nearly a week after suspending its superintendent as part of an ongoing investigation and legal proceedings, the Newburgh Enlarged City School District Board of Education has named her acting replacement.  In a meeting on Tuesday night, Jan. 28, the district's Board of Education named Dr. Lisa Boun Acting Superintendent of Schools in a 5-4 vote.  Boun's appointment, which will go into effect on Tuesday, Feb. 11, follows the suspension with pay of Superintendent Jackielyn Manning-Campbell on Thursday, Jan. 23.  This action followed a recent budget audit alleged…

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Police & Fire
Blaze Tears Through Pawling Home, Now Under Investigation Blaze Tears Through Pawling Home, Now Under Investigation
Blaze Tears Through Pawling Home, Now Under Investigation Firefighters from multiple departments worked through the night to battle a massive house fire in Dutchess County.  The blaze broke out at a residence at 21 Old Farm Rd. in Pawling on Tuesday, Jan. 28, around 7:40 p.m., according to Pawling Fire Marshal Everett White. Arriving crews found flames ripping through the roof and a heavy fire load inside the home. Firefighters quickly called in reinforcements, with tankers responding from Putnam Lake, Patterson, and Beekman, along with an engine from Dover. Firefighters worked tirelessly to knock down the flames. Due to the extensive damage…

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Police & Fire
'Police Involved Incident' Resolved In Millbrook (DEVELOPING) 'Police Involved Incident' Resolved In Millbrook (DEVELOPING)
'Police Involved Incident' Resolved In Millbrook (Developing) Authorities are saying there is no remaining threat to the public following a police-involved incident in a Dutchess County village.  The incident happened on Tuesday evening, Jan. 28 in the village of Millbrook, according to the village's police department, which sent out an advisory on social media just before 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday.  In the advisory, the department said the situation had been "resolved" and that "there is no ongoing threat to the public."  "Thank you for your patience and cooperation," the advisory continued.  Daily Voice has reached out to police for…

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Business
New Restaurant Reopens In Recently-Vacated Space In Croton-On-Hudson New Restaurant Reopens In Recently-Vacated Space In Croton-On-Hudson
New Restaurant Reopens In Recently-Vacated Space In Croton-On-Hudson Only months after the closure of a well-liked eatery in Northern Westchester, the restaurant that held the space beforehand has once again taken its place and is now open for business.  Croton Grille, located in the building that once housed 140 Grand in Croton-on-Hudson at 140 Grand St., opened on Monday, Jan. 27.  The new eatery holds a happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily and also boasts weekly specials including 2-for-1 burgers, $2 tacos, and $8 martinis depending on the day of the week. The business also utilizes Doordash to deliver and will allow customers to book it for …

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Police & Fire
Car Fire Spreads To House In Beacon Car Fire Spreads To House In Beacon
Car Fire Spreads To House In Beacon A vehicle fire was soon extinguished by firefighters in Dutchess County, but not before it spread to a nearby residence.  The incident happened on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at around 1:30 p.m., when a car caught on fire at a Beacon home on Rector Street, according to the Beacon Fire Department.  Arriving fire crews soon knocked out the flames and searched the home, finding no one inside.  Crews then overhauled the home and confirmed the blaze had not stretched further into the residence.  However, the first floor was damaged by the flames. No injuries were reported.  Crew…

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Police & Fire
Burning Lithium Battery Sparks Garbage Truck Fire In Dobbs Ferry Burning Lithium Battery Sparks Garbage Truck Fire In Dobbs Ferry
Burning Lithium Battery Sparks Garbage Truck Fire In Dobbs Ferry Fire crews in Westchester responded to a garbage truck fire after workers spotted smoke coming from a lithium-ion battery from the vehicle’s load, firefighters said. The incident happened in Dobbs Ferry on Tuesday, Jan. 28, around 8 a.m., when the Dobbs Ferry Fire Department was dispatched to the Department of Public Works Garage for reports of a garbage truck fire.  Upon arrival, firefighters found that the smoke was coming from the back of the truck. After the vehicle’s load was dumped, crews discovered a burning lithium-ion battery in the middle of the pile, the department said.&nbs…

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Police & Fire
Car Rolls Over On Lake Carmel Road Car Rolls Over On Lake Carmel Road
Car Rolls Over On Lake Carmel Road Fire crews rushed to a serious crash scene in Putnam County after a vehicle rolled over. The incident happened in Lake Carmel on Monday, Jan. 27 just after 4 p.m., the Lake Carmel Fire Department announced on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Responding fire crews confirmed that a vehicle rolled over and began stabilizing it. Photos released by the department on social media show that the windshield was removed during the crash response.  More information about injuries and the exact location was not immediately available. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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Police & Fire
Teens Run From Serious Crash In Mamaroneck: 16-Year-Old Driver Nabbed, Police Say Teens Run From Serious Crash In Mamaroneck: 16-Year-Old Driver Nabbed, Police Say
Teens Run From Serious Crash In Mamaroneck: 16-Year-Old Driver Nabbed, Police Say A 16-year-old driver is facing charges after crashing into another vehicle in Westchester and injuring a woman before running away with several other young passengers, police said.   The crash happened on Monday, Jan. 27, just before 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Fenimore Road and Northup Avenue in Mamaroneck, the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department announced on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Officers responding to a 911 call found two heavily damaged vehicles and a downed utility pole. A 43-year-old woman from Larchmont was rescued from one of the cars and taken to Westchester Medical …

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Truck Torched, Tires Slashed: Man Jailed For Arson in Dramatic Monroe Incident Truck Torched, Tires Slashed: Man Jailed For Arson in Dramatic Monroe Incident
Truck Torched, Tires Slashed: Man Jailed For Arson in Dramatic Monroe Incident A 25-year-old man from Orange County will spend years in prison after admitting to setting a truck on fire and endangering lives during a dangerous confrontation.  Tyler Regan, of Monroe, was sentenced to 3.5 to 7 years in prison on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, after pleading guilty to third-degree arson, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced on Tuesday, Jan. 28.  According to Hoovler, the charges stem from a July 20, 2024, incident in Monroe. Just after midnight, Regan drove to a residence and punctured the tires of a truck parked in the driveway. After leav…

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