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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
WATCH: K9 Sniffs Out Camouflaged Child Inside Tractor Supply In Somers WATCH: K9 Sniffs Out Camouflaged Child Inside Tractor Supply In Somers
Watch: K9 Sniffs Out Camouflaged Child Inside Tractor Supply In Somers A 2-year-old girl who went missing from a Tractor Supply store in Northern Westchester was safely located thanks to the sharp nose of a police K9.  The incident began at around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 16 at the Tractor Supply store in Somers, when the girl was reported missing, the Westchester County Police Department said on Tuesday, June 17.  As search teams fanned out across the area surrounding the store, Officer Paul Osterman and his K9 partner Essex began tracking from outside the building’s entrance. To everyone’s surprise, Essex led Officer Osterman not away from the s…

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News
Cherished Middletown Mom, Son Killed In Crash: 'Brought So Much Joy, Laughter' Cherished Middletown Mom, Son Killed In Crash: 'Brought So Much Joy, Laughter'
Cherished Middletown Mom, Son Killed In Crash: 'Brought So Much Joy, Laughter' Just hours before her death, Hudson Valley resident Datrice Armstrong shared her excitement for a journey south to see her son with a cheerful Facebook post.  It would be her final message. Later that day—Friday, June 13—Datrice and her son, Lenny Armstrong, were tragically killed in a head-on car crash, devastating their Middletown family and sending shockwaves through the wider community. The driver of the other vehicle survived and is in custody, according to a relative’s social media post.  Armstrong had been traveling from Middletown to Rocky Mount, North Carolina to visit Lenny, acco…

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City Worker Seriously Injured While Trimming Tree In Mount Vernon City Worker Seriously Injured While Trimming Tree In Mount Vernon
City Worker Seriously Injured While Trimming Tree In Mount Vernon A city employee in Westchester County was seriously injured Tuesday morning, June 17 while performing tree trimming duties.  The incident happened in Mount Vernon at around 9:45 a.m. near the intersection of 5th Avenue and 5th Street, where emergency personnel responded immediately after the worker was hurt, Mount Vernon Director of Communications Timothy Allen said.  The employee was quickly rushed from the scene and is now receiving medical treatment, though the city did not provide details about the nature or extent of the injuries. City officials said that an investigati…

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Man Falls Asleep, Fatally Strikes Young Gifted Pianist With Car In Red Hook: Here's His Fate Man Falls Asleep, Fatally Strikes Young Gifted Pianist With Car In Red Hook: Here's His Fate
Man Falls Asleep, Fatally Strikes Young Gifted Pianist With Car In Red Hook: Here's His Fate A driver who admitted to falling asleep at the wheel and causing the crash that killed a gifted 24-year-old college student and pianist in Dutchess County will spend time in jail.  Rohan Patrick, age 42, was sentenced on Tuesday, June 17, to 364 days in jail after pleading guilty in March to criminally negligent homicide in connection with the crash, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announced.  The sentence follows a tragic crash that occurred on May 25, 2024, in the Village of Red Hook, when Patrick, driving a 2017 Ford Fusion, struck and killed Linh Hong Nguyen, …

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Police & Fire
Devastating Blaze Destroys Home, Displaces Family, Dogs In Fishkill: 'They Are Struggling' Devastating Blaze Destroys Home, Displaces Family, Dogs In Fishkill: 'They Are Struggling'
Devastating Blaze Destroys Home, Displaces Family, Dogs In Fishkill: 'They Are Struggling' A Dutchess County family is asking for help after an intense house fire destroyed their home and belongings, leaving them with nowhere to go. The fire broke out around before midnight on Friday, June 13 at 111 Maple Rd. in Fishkill, displacing six people, two dogs, and a kitten, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser launched by a relative.  While all six family members and both dogs made it out safely, the fate of the kitten remains unknown.  The fire consumed nearly everything inside the house, including money, clothing, furniture, and important documents. The family is currently s…

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Police & Fire
Driver Crashes Into Taco Bell, Hospitalized In Poughkeepsie Driver Crashes Into Taco Bell, Hospitalized In Poughkeepsie
Driver Crashes Into Taco Bell, Hospitalized In Poughkeepsie A driver was hospitalized after crashing into a Taco Bell in Dutchess County over the weekend.  The crash happened around 11:32 a.m. on Saturday, June 14 at the fast-food restaurant located at 755 Main St., prompting an emergency response, according to the Arlington Fire District.  Arlington firefighters arrived on scene within three minutes and began providing advanced life support care to the driver, who was the only occupant of the vehicle. The driver was later transported to a local hospital by Empress EMS, accompanied by an Arlington paramedic, officials said. The building …

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Business
Restaurant Announces Closure After 8 'Unforgettable Years' In New City, Reveals 'Farewell Tour' Restaurant Announces Closure After 8 'Unforgettable Years' In New City, Reveals 'Farewell Tour'
Restaurant Announces Closure After 8 'Unforgettable Years' In New City, Reveals 'Farewell Tour' After close to a decade of memories, music, and late-night laughs, a popular bar and community hangout in Rockland County will soon close its doors for good.  The Place, located in New City at 191 South Main St., announced on Saturday, June 14 that it would soon be closing its doors in a heartfelt message to patrons on social media. "This has been one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make," wrote the owner, Jenna, who continued, "The Place has been so much more than just a bar — it’s been a second home & a hub for our community." Known for its welcoming vibe, pa…

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Police & Fire
Driver Airlifted After Serious Crash Near Bank On Route 6 In Mahopac Driver Airlifted After Serious Crash Near Bank On Route 6 In Mahopac
Driver Airlifted After Serious Crash Near Bank On Route 6 In Mahopac A driver was airlifted to the hospital following a serious morning crash on Route 6 in Putnam County.  The crash occurred around 9:42 a.m. on Monday, June 16, in the area of 119 Route 6, where firefighters responded alongside the Carmel Police Department and Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  First responders arrived to find the driver trapped in the vehicle. Crews quickly extricated the individual and transferred the patient to a waiting medevac helicopter, which then flew the victim to Westchester Medical Center for treatment. …

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Real Estate
Estate Featured In Netflix’s 'Zero Day' Starring Robert De Niro Listed For $15M Estate Featured In Netflix’s 'Zero Day' Starring Robert De Niro Listed For $15M
Estate Featured In Netflix’s 'Zero Day' Starring Robert De Niro Listed For $15M A stunning estate featured as a key filming location in the Netflix thriller series "Zero Day" is now on the market for $15 million. Known as Rabbit Hill, the 22-acre Westchester estate at 842 Sleepy Hollow Road in Briarcliff Manor blends old-world grandeur with modern comfort and cinematic appeal, according to its listing by Compass.  Originally built in 1929 and restored in 2016, the Georgian-style mansion recently served as a principal location for "Zero Day," a political conspiracy drama that aired in February 2025 and stars Robert De Niro, who also co-created the show.  The…

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Woman Smuggles Pills, Drug-Laced Paper Into Green Haven Prison In Beekman: NYSP Woman Smuggles Pills, Drug-Laced Paper Into Green Haven Prison In Beekman: NYSP
Woman Smuggles Pills, Drug-Laced Paper Into Green Haven Prison In Beekman: Nysp A woman is facing felony charges after allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs and laced papers into a Dutchess County correctional facility, police said.   The incident happened on Saturday, June 14, when a trooper responded to a report of contraband being introduced into Greenhaven Correctional Facility in Beekman, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 16.  Following an investigation, authorities said Dawn M. Jones-Mills, age 60, of Buffalo, was found to have smuggled over 200 pills and approximately 26 pieces of legal paper treated with an unknown substance into th…

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