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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
Gun-Toting Trio Park At Police HQ, Caught After Shooting Threats In Hudson Valley: Cops Gun-Toting Trio Park At Police HQ, Caught After Shooting Threats In Hudson Valley: Cops
Gun-Toting Trio Park At Police HQ, Caught After Shooting Threats In Hudson Valley: Cops Four men, including a teenager, were arrested after shooting threats led to the discovery of a loaded stolen handgun outside a police station in Dutchess County, authorities said. The incident unfolded on the morning of Friday, June 20, after Beacon Police received two separate calls reporting disputes and threats involving guns, according to Beacon Police Chief Thomas Figlia.  One of the locations was the Beacon Train Station. Officers arriving there found a suspect fleeing the scene who was quickly caught and found to be wanted on a warrant in Beacon. While that suspect was being pro…

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News
City Tree Trimmer Dies After Suffering Critical Injuries On Job In Mount Vernon (UPDATE) City Tree Trimmer Dies After Suffering Critical Injuries On Job In Mount Vernon (UPDATE)
City Tree Trimmer Dies After Suffering Critical Injuries On Job In Mount Vernon (Update) A city worker who was seriously injured on the job earlier this week in Westchester has died from his injuries, officials said.  Juan Peralta Sr., a longtime employee of the Mount Vernon Department of Public Works, died after being critically hurt while performing tree trimming duties near the intersection of 5th Avenue and 5th Street on Tuesday, June 17, according to a statement from the city on Friday, June 20.  Peralta was rushed to the hospital and underwent emergency surgery but tragically succumbed to his injuries. "This is a devastating loss for the Mount Vernon team, the …

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Business
Iconic Domino Sugar Plant In Yonkers To Close After More Than 100 Years Iconic Domino Sugar Plant In Yonkers To Close After More Than 100 Years
Iconic Domino Sugar Plant In Yonkers To Close After More Than 100 Years An iconic sugar refinery known for lighting up the Westchester waterfront for over a century will shut down by the end of the year.  The Domino Sugar plant in Yonkers will close at the end of 2025 as part of a nationwide restructuring by American Sugar Refining, Inc. (ASR), the company announced on Friday, June 20.  Located at 1 Federal St. and built in 1893, the refinery has operated for more than 100 years along the Hudson River and gained visibility in late 2022 when it unveiled a large LED sign blending the Domino Sugar logo with the city's name. The 4' by 30' sign, lit for th…

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7-Year-Old Found In Drunk Driver's Car In I-87 Traffic Stop In Woodbury: Police 7-Year-Old Found In Drunk Driver's Car In I-87 Traffic Stop In Woodbury: Police
7-Year-Old Found In Drunk Driver's Car In I-87 Traffic Stop In Woodbury: Police A drunk driver was caught with a young child in his car on Interstate 87 in Orange County while on the way home from a family gathering, police said.  The arrest happened on Saturday, June 14 on Interstate 87 in Woodbury, New York State Police announced on Friday, June 20. A trooper on patrol found a gray 2019 Nissan Rogue pulled over near Central Valley. The driver, 54-year-old Carlos A. Mejia of Newburgh, was standing outside the vehicle, police said, also adding that an adult and a 7-year-old girl were also inside.   While speaking with Mejia, the trooper smelled alcohol …

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ICE Seen Operating In Hudson Valley: Mayor Says City Had No Prior Warning ICE Seen Operating In Hudson Valley: Mayor Says City Had No Prior Warning
ICE Seen Operating In Hudson Valley: Mayor Says City Had No Prior Warning Federal immigration agents conducted an operation in a Dutchess County city, officials confirmed.  The activity happened on Friday, June 20 in the City of Beacon, where residents reported US Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity earlier in the day, city officials said.  Mayor Lee Kyriacou confirmed the reports in a statement and emphasized that the city had no involvement in the operation. "I want to make clear that at no time leading up to this incident did City staff, including our Police Department, have any notice of or involvement in ICE operations," Kyriacou wro…

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Police & Fire
Man Critically Injured After Fiery Crash On Route 9 In Hudson Valley Man Critically Injured After Fiery Crash On Route 9 In Hudson Valley
Man Critically Injured After Fiery Crash On Route 9 In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley man was critically injured after crashing into a telephone pole and becoming trapped in a burning truck in Dutchess County, police said. The crash happened on Wednesday, June 18 around 3:43 p.m. on Route 9 near Fraleigh Lane in Red Hook, according to Red Hook Police. Officers said a 70-year-old man from Germantown was driving a 2019 Toyota Tacoma when, for unknown reasons, the truck left the road and struck a telephone pole. The crash knocked the man unconscious and left him trapped inside as the vehicle caught fire.  Firefighters from the Red Hook Fire Company quickly…

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Obituaries
Longtime Firefighter, Deli Owner From Congers Dies At 65: Family Now Seeking Help Longtime Firefighter, Deli Owner From Congers Dies At 65: Family Now Seeking Help
Longtime Firefighter, Deli Owner From Congers Dies At 65: Family Now Seeking Help A longtime Rockland County firefighter and well-known local deli owner is being remembered after his sudden death at age 65. Bernard "Bernie" Leavitt, a lifelong resident of Congers, died on Wednesday, June 12, according to the Congers Fire Department and his obituary. Leavitt had been a member of the department since 1980 and was a familiar face in the community for decades.  Leavitt was a life member of the fire department and also owned a deli on Lake Road for years.  He also worked for the sewer district and retired from ShopRite. Outside of work, Leavitt was a passionate bow…

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Police & Fire
Tires Slashed On Dozens Of Cars, Kitchen Burgled At HV Retreat, Police Say Tires Slashed On Dozens Of Cars, Kitchen Burgled At HV Retreat, Police Say
Tires Slashed On Dozens Of Cars, Kitchen Burgled At HV Retreat, Police Say A man has been charged with burglary after dozens of vehicles were found with slashed tires at a well-known retreat center in Dutchess County, police said.  The incident began on Tuesday, June 17, at approximately 11:53 a.m. at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, located at 140 Lake Dr. in Clinton, New York State Police announced on Thursday, June 19.  Troopers responded to a report of criminal mischief and found about 30 vehicles on the property, each with at least one slashed tire. Police also discovered signs of a break-in at the institute’s kitchen.  Investiga…

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Police & Fire
Driver Flees After Speeding Car Overturns In Spring Valley: Report Driver Flees After Speeding Car Overturns In Spring Valley: Report
Driver Flees After Speeding Car Overturns In Spring Valley: Report A speeding driver crashed and overturned a vehicle in Rockland County, then ran from the scene, according to reports.  The crash happened in Spring Valley on Thursday evening, June 19, at the intersection of South Main Street and Old Nyack Turnpike, according to a report by The Monsey Scoop.  Emergency crews from Hatzoloh EMS and Spring Valley Police responded to the scene. The outlet reported that the car had been speeding before it slammed into a fence and flipped over. The driver fled on foot, and police are now investigating the incident. It's unclear whether any injuries occ…

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News
Cocaine, Scales Found In Bust At Housing Complex In HV: Woman Arrested, DA Says Cocaine, Scales Found In Bust At Housing Complex In HV: Woman Arrested, DA Says
Cocaine, Scales Found In Bust At Housing Complex In HV: Woman Arrested, DA Says A woman is facing serious drug charges after police say they caught her selling cocaine at a public housing complex in Dutchess County.  On Wednesday, June 18, police arrested Felicia L. Griffin, 44, after a weeks-long investigation into drug sales at the Corlies Manor housing complex in Poughkeepsie, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force announced.  Investigators said they got a tip about possible drug activity in the area and made several undercover purchases from Griffin. Officers then got a warrant to search her home. Griffin was arrested without inci…

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