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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
Suffern Man, 74, Forcibly Touches Victim While Being Driven To Appointment: Police Suffern Man, 74, Forcibly Touches Victim While Being Driven To Appointment: Police
Suffern Man, 74, Forcibly Touches Victim While Being Driven To Appointment: Police A 74-year-old Rockland County man has been charged after allegedly exposing himself and inappropriately touching someone while being driven to an appointment, according to state police. Donald Hopkins of Suffern was arrested on Saturday, June 21, and charged with public lewdness and forcible touching in connection with the incident, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, June 24. The incident allegedly happened around 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, while the victim was transporting Hopkins in their vehicle on Interstate 87 southbound in Clarkstown, en route to an appointment in Yonkers.&…

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News
'Truly Hideous Crime': Newburgh Man Who Raped Young Child Learns His Fate 'Truly Hideous Crime': Newburgh Man Who Raped Young Child Learns His Fate
'Truly Hideous Crime': Newburgh Man Who Raped Young Child Learns His Fate An Orange County man will spend decades in prison after admitting to raping a young child, prosecutors announced.  Kelvin Dubon-Rivas, age 35, of Newburgh, was sentenced on Monday, June 23, in Orange County Court to 20 years in state prison, followed by 20 years of post-release supervision, after previously pleading guilty to first-degree rape, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced the same day.  As part of the sentence, he will also be required to register as a sex offender. Dubon-Rivas admitted in court that the offense took place in September 2024 and invo…

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Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Crashes ATV On Dutchess Rail Trail In LaGrange, Accomplices Then Hide It: Police Drunk Driver Crashes ATV On Dutchess Rail Trail In LaGrange, Accomplices Then Hide It: Police
Drunk Driver Crashes ATV On Dutchess Rail Trail In LaGrange, Accomplices Then Hide It: Police A drunk ATV crash on a rail trail in Dutchess County led to injuries and several arrests after police say two Hudson Valley men tried to cover up the scene.  The crash happened on Saturday, June 21, on the Dutchess Rail Trail in LaGrange, where troopers responded to a report of an All-Terrain Vehicle crash with injuries, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 23.  When they arrived, troopers found Putnam County resident Nicholas J. Hunt, 24, of Putnam Valley, and a 25-year-old passenger from Newburgh, both injured. Their injuries were non-life-threatening, according to po…

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Police & Fire
Blaze Forces Mill Road Primary School To Close In Red Hook Blaze Forces Mill Road Primary School To Close In Red Hook
Blaze Forces Mill Road Primary School To Close In Red Hook A small fire caused by a fuse malfunction shut down a Dutchess County elementary school, authorities said. The incident happened around 3:34 p.m. on Monday, June 23, at Mill Road Primary School in Red Hook, according to the Red Hook Police Department.  Red Hook Police and fire crews from Red Hook and Tivoli responded after receiving a report of a fire in the school’s tool room. Upon arrival, responders found the fire had been caused by a fuse malfunction, resulting in minor damage. Central Hudson Gas & Electric was also called to the scene and assisted with the response. As a pre…

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Police & Fire
Tree Worker Killed By Falling Limb In Somers Tree Worker Killed By Falling Limb In Somers
Tree Worker Killed By Falling Limb In Somers A man performing tree removal work in Northern Westchester died after being struck by a falling limb.  The fatal incident happened around 4:03 p.m. on Monday, June 23, at a private residence in Somers, New York State Police said.  Troopers responded to a call about an unresponsive man. A preliminary investigation determined the victim had been struck by a limb while working on tree removal. First responders from the Somers Fire Department arrived and performed life-saving measures. The man was taken to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The man has been ide…

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Police & Fire
Masked Suspect Sought After Armed Robbery At LaGrange Gas Station Masked Suspect Sought After Armed Robbery At LaGrange Gas Station
Masked Suspect Sought After Armed Robbery At LaGrange Gas Station Police are searching for a masked suspect who robbed a gas station at gunpoint during the early morning hours in Dutchess County.  The robbery happened around 4:39 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, at the Exxon station at 1502 Route 55 in the Town of LaGrange, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday, June 23.  Investigators said an unidentified person entered the store, displayed a handgun, and demanded cash from the register. The suspect fled on foot with an unknown amount of money, last seen heading northbound. At the time of the robbery, the suspect was described as …

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Lifestyle
Pleasantville Native Is New Bombshell On 'Love Island USA': 'I'm Bringing Whole Package' Pleasantville Native Is New Bombshell On 'Love Island USA': 'I'm Bringing Whole Package'
Pleasantville Native Is New Bombshell On 'Love Island USA': 'I'm Bringing Whole Package' A Westchester native is turning heads on national TV after making a dramatic entrance into the “Love Island USA” villa.  Thomas John “TJ” Palma, 23, originally from Pleasantville, made his debut on Day 14 of Season 7, stepping into the Peacock reality show with bold energy and serious confidence.  “I’m bringing the whole package—I got good looks, I’m smart, I’m funny, I got everything,” he said before entering the villa.  He didn't stop there: “When I walk in, I’m definitely going to make some noise, and the guys are going to hold their girls a little bit closer because when…

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Business
Beacon Grocery Store Closing Its Doors After Rent Hike, Owner Says: 'Hard To Put Into Words' Beacon Grocery Store Closing Its Doors After Rent Hike, Owner Says: 'Hard To Put Into Words'
Beacon Grocery Store Closing Its Doors After Rent Hike, Owner Says: 'Hard To Put Into Words' A Main Street shop in Dutchess County known for its carefully curated snacks and drinks will close at the end of the month, the owner announced.  Stella’s Fine Market, located in Beacon at 155 Main St., will shut down after years of serving the city's shoppers with emerging food and beverage brands. The closure is due to a rent increase that the owner said has become unaffordable.  "I didn’t want to end our stay on Main Street, but our rent increase became something I simply couldn’t afford any longer," the owner, Nikki, wrote in a heartfelt social media post on Saturday, Jun…

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Police & Fire
Felon With Two DWIs Caught Driving Drunk On Taconic Parkway In Milan: NYSP Felon With Two DWIs Caught Driving Drunk On Taconic Parkway In Milan: NYSP
Felon With Two DWIs Caught Driving Drunk On Taconic Parkway In Milan: Nysp A man with two prior DWI convictions was arrested after allegedly driving drunk on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County, police said.  The arrest happened on Saturday, June 21, when troopers responded to a report of a Chevrolet Silverado swerving while heading northbound on the Taconic State Parkway in the Town of Milan, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 23.  Troopers pulled over the vehicle and spoke with the driver, identified as John A. Spiegel, age 34, of East Fishkill. During the stop, police said they saw signs of intoxication and gave field sobriety te…

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Lanes Reopen After Fatal Crash On Westbound I-84 At Kent, Patterson Line (UPDATE) Lanes Reopen After Fatal Crash On Westbound I-84 At Kent, Patterson Line (UPDATE)
Lanes Reopen After Fatal Crash On Westbound I-84 At Kent, Patterson Line (Update) This story has been updated.  A crash on Interstate 84 forced a full closure of the westbound lanes in Putnam County for hours on Monday afternoon, June 23, and resulted in a fatality, state police said.   The wreck occurred Monday around mile marker 61.4 near the border of Patterson and Kent, according to New York State Police.  As of 2:20 p.m., all westbound traffic was being diverted off at State Route 311. Drivers in the area were advised to expect delays and seek alternate routes. One person was killed in the crash, according to Trooper Krystal Paolicelli of the N…

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