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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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Taxi Driver Attacks Passenger: Suspect Was High, Had Suspended License In HV, DA Says Taxi Driver Attacks Passenger: Suspect Was High, Had Suspended License In HV, DA Says
Taxi Driver Attacks Passenger: Suspect Was High, Had Suspended License In HV, DA Says Prosecutors have released more details regarding a Rockland County taxi driver's kidnapping of a passenger who he allegedly attacked with a screwdriver during a harrowing late-night ride earlier this month.  Kevin Mazariego-Figueroa, 22, of Hillcrest, was indicted on a slew of felony charges stemming from the Monday, May 5 attack, including second-degree kidnapping and first-degree assault, the Rockland County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, May 19.  According to prosecutors, Mazariego-Figueroa had picked up the victim, a 40-year-old woman, in his taxicab near…

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Popeyes Blunder: Man Sips Bleach In Bottle Mix-Up After Hudson Valley Laundry Stop Popeyes Blunder: Man Sips Bleach In Bottle Mix-Up After Hudson Valley Laundry Stop
Popeyes Blunder: Man Sips Bleach In Bottle Mix-Up After Hudson Valley Laundry Stop A late-night fast food stop in Westchester turned dangerous after an older man accidentally drank bleach he had carried with him while doing laundry, police said.  The incident happened around 10 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, at the Popeyes restaurant located at 1759 Central Park Ave., Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink said on Monday, May 19.  The man, who had stopped to eat after finishing his laundry, was carrying two water bottles — one filled with water, and the other with bleach. According to police, he mistakenly took a swig from the wrong bottle.  More details about the man'…

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DoorDash Driver Shooting: HV Highway Super Gets Attempted Murder Charge (UPDATE) DoorDash Driver Shooting: HV Highway Super Gets Attempted Murder Charge (UPDATE)
DoorDash Driver Shooting: HV Highway Super Gets Attempted Murder Charge (Update) A grand jury has indicted an Orange County town's Highway Superintendent, John J. Reilly III, on 13 felony counts, including attempted murder, stemming from the Friday, May 2 shooting of a DoorDash driver outside his home, prosecutors announced.   Reilly, 48, is now facing a slew of serious charges, including two counts of first-degree assault, attempted second-degree murder, and multiple weapons charges, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, May 19.  The indictment was handed up in Orange County Court on Monday. A date for Reilly’s arraignment is …

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Teen’s Lawn Job Turns Into Car Theft In Hudson Valley, Crash Across State Lines: Police Teen’s Lawn Job Turns Into Car Theft In Hudson Valley, Crash Across State Lines: Police
Teen’s Lawn Job Turns Into Car Theft In Hudson Valley, Crash Across State Lines: Police A 15-year-old boy is facing a series of charges in both New York and New Jersey after allegedly assaulting an elderly woman and stealing her car in the Hudson Valley under the guise of mowing her lawn before leading police on a multi-state chase that ended in a crash near the George Washington Bridge.  The events leading to the boy's arrest began around 12:22 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, in the West Ward area of the Rockland County village of Suffern. A resident contacted police after seeing her neighbor, an elderly woman, being pushed to the ground during a suspected vehicle theft, the Su…

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Bear Seen Roaming In This Hudson Valley Hamlet (VIDEO) Bear Seen Roaming In This Hudson Valley Hamlet (VIDEO)
Bear Seen Roaming In This Hudson Valley Hamlet (Video) A bear was spotted sauntering in a Rockland County hamlet over the weekend.  The sighting occurred in Monsey on Sunday evening, May 18, according to The Monsey Scoop. A video posted by The Monsey Scoop showed the bear running across a paved path into nearby woods.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (@monseyscoop) Although the exact location of the sighting was not immediately available, the outlet said police are urging residents to leave the animals alone.  According to the New York State Department o…

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Gas Station Pumps Out Top-Prize Lotto Ticket In White Plains: Here's Where Gas Station Pumps Out Top-Prize Lotto Ticket In White Plains: Here's Where
Gas Station Pumps Out Top-Prize Lotto Ticket In White Plains: Here's Where It was a good time to fuel up and buy a lottery ticket in Westchester over the weekend.  That's because according to the New York Lottery, a lucky customer who purchased a TAKE 5 ticket at a gas station located at 1169 Knollwood Rd. in White Plains won a top prize of $9,304.50 in the Saturday, May 17 midday drawing.  The win was part of a double-luck day for New York players, as another top-prize ticket was also sold at A & P Fried Chicken in Brooklyn for the same amount. The TAKE 5 game, drawn twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., features numbers drawn from a field of on…

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Dogs Found In Deplorable Condition In Hudson Valley: Duo Charged During Eviction, Sheriff Says Dogs Found In Deplorable Condition In Hudson Valley: Duo Charged During Eviction, Sheriff Says
Dogs Found In Deplorable Condition In Hudson Valley: Duo Charged During Eviction, Sheriff Says Three dogs were rescued and their owners arrested after deputies found the animals living in distressing conditions during an eviction in Orange County, authorities said. The discovery happened on Thursday, May 15, when two deputies were conducting an eviction in the Town of Newburgh when they found three Shih Tzu dogs inside the residence exhibiting abnormal movement and visible distress. All three dogs were severely matted and covered in both dried and wet feces, the Orange County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday, May 19.  The deputies immediately contacted the town's A…

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2 Drunk Drivers Caught With Kids In Car In 2 Dutchess County Incidents On Same Day: Police 2 Drunk Drivers Caught With Kids In Car In 2 Dutchess County Incidents On Same Day: Police
2 Drunk Drivers Caught With Kids In Car In 2 Dutchess County Incidents On Same Day: Police Two drivers were arrested on felony DWI charges in separate incidents on the same day in Dutchess County after allegedly driving vehicles while drunk with children inside, police said.  Middletown Woman Accused of Drunk Driving With Three Children The first incident happened at 2:44 a.m. on Sunday, May 18, when troopers responded to a report of a possible disturbance at the Mobil Gas Station on Route 9D in Fishkill, New York State Police announced on Monday, May 19. At the scene, officers encountered 30-year-old Orange County resident Mashiya Townsend of Middletown and a male partner.…

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13-Year-Old, 2 Others Hurt In Slashing During Large Brawl In Dutchess County: Police 13-Year-Old, 2 Others Hurt In Slashing During Large Brawl In Dutchess County: Police
13-Year-Old, 2 Others Hurt In Slashing During Large Brawl In Dutchess County: Police Police are investigating a violent altercation that left three people injured, including a 13-year-old, following a large fight in Dutchess County. At around 9:49 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, Poughkeepsie 911 received a call reporting a large group fight near 10 Rinaldi Blvd. By the time officers arrived on the scene, the group had already dispersed, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said on Monday, May 19. Soon after the incident, a local hospital reported that three victims had arrived with slashing injuries, including a 13-year-old. Police eventually found out that the injuries wer…

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Car Slams Into Deli In Hudson Valley: Driver Hospitalized Car Slams Into Deli In Hudson Valley: Driver Hospitalized
Car Slams Into Deli In Hudson Valley: Driver Hospitalized A driver was rushed to a nearby hospital after crashing into a Putnam County deli.  The crash happened on Wednesday, May 14, when a vehicle slammed into the Putnam Valley Market at 4 Sunset Hill Rd. in Putnam Valley, the town's fire department said on Friday, May 16.  According to firefighters, the driver lost control before the crash.  The driver was later taken to a hospital for evaluation. 

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