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Ben Crnic

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bcrnic@dailyvoice.com

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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Man Raped Young Girl 2 Times Before Fleeing Yonkers, DA Says Man Raped Young Girl 2 Times Before Fleeing Yonkers, DA Says
Man Raped Young Girl 2 Times Before Fleeing Yonkers, DA Says A 32-year-old man has been indicted on multiple charges in connection with his alleged repeated rape of a young girl in Westchester County, prosecutors said. Bronx resident Hakeem Anderson has been charged with two counts each of predatory sexual assault against a child and first-degree rape for allegedly raping a girl under the age of 11 on two separate occasions in November and December 2024, Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced on Tuesday, May 20.  Following the alleged assaults, Anderson fled the area, prompting a joint investigation led by the Yonkers Police…

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Child On Bike Hit By Car At Busy Monsey Intersection Long Deemed Unsafe: Report Child On Bike Hit By Car At Busy Monsey Intersection Long Deemed Unsafe: Report
Child On Bike Hit By Car At Busy Monsey Intersection Long Deemed Unsafe: Report A young child riding a bike was struck by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon, May 20, at a Rockland County intersection where residents have long voiced safety concerns.  The crash occurred around 4:50 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, at the intersection of College Road and Smolley Drive, according to The Monsey Scoop.  Emergency responders from Hatzoloh EMS and the Ramapo Police Department quickly arrived at the scene and provided aid to the child, who sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.  The child was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Further details about …

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Business
Get 100 Days Of Free Coffee At This Yonkers Dunkin's Reopening: Here's When Get 100 Days Of Free Coffee At This Yonkers Dunkin's Reopening: Here's When
Get 100 Days Of Free Coffee At This Yonkers Dunkin's Reopening: Here's When Westchester County coffee lovers, mark your calendars — and set your alarms.  Dunkin’ is celebrating the grand reopening of its fully renovated, "next-generation" store at 2365 Central Park Ave. in Yonkers on Thursday, May 22, and it’s bringing the perks. The first 100 Dunkin’ Rewards members in line beginning at 9 a.m. will receive 100 Days of Free Coffee, entitling them to a free medium hot or iced coffee every day for 100 consecutive days through the Dunkin’ app. To qualify, customers must be a Dunkin’ Rewards member or sign up on the day of the event. Cold Brew, Nitro Cold Brew, an…

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Business
Scoop Dreams Come True: National Ice Cream Shop Brand To Open Yonkers Locale Scoop Dreams Come True: National Ice Cream Shop Brand To Open Yonkers Locale
Scoop Dreams Come True: National Ice Cream Shop Brand To Open Yonkers Locale As summer approaches, ice cream lovers in Westchester have something to celebrate: a national sweet treat brand born on the streets of New York City is opening its first-ever location in the county.  Van Leeuwen Ice Cream will officially open its doors on Thursday, May 22, at the Ridge Hill shopping mall in Yonkers. The new shop will be located in Ridge Hill's Town Square.  To mark the occasion, Van Leeuwen is offering $1 scoops from 3 to 5 p.m. and free limited-edition totes to the first 100 customers starting at 3 p.m.  Founded in 2008 by Ben Van Leeuwen, Pete Van Lee…

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Police & Fire
Drunk Man Caught With Pink Pistol, Tequila Bottle On I-684 In Armonk: NYSP Drunk Man Caught With Pink Pistol, Tequila Bottle On I-684 In Armonk: NYSP
Drunk Man Caught With Pink Pistol, Tequila Bottle On I-684 In Armonk: Nysp A North Carolina man was arrested on a slew of charges after a loaded pistol and an open bottle of tequila were allegedly found during a traffic stop on I-684 in Westchester County, police said. The arrest happened around 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, when a trooper pulled over a 2021 Honda Accord for multiple traffic violations on the interstate in Armonk, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, May 20.  During the stop, troopers said they spotted a pink-handled pistol in plain view. A search of the vehicle turned up a loaded SCCY CPX-1 9mm handgun and an open container of tequila, …

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Police & Fire
Woman Found Dead With Injuries Indicating Possible Assault In Yonkers: Police Woman Found Dead With Injuries Indicating Possible Assault In Yonkers: Police
Woman Found Dead With Injuries Indicating Possible Assault In Yonkers: Police A 79-year-old woman found dead in her apartment in Westchester was found with injuries that were consistent with an assault, police said.  The discovery was made just before 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 16, at 828 Bronx River Rd. in Yonkers, when building staff entered the woman’s apartment and found her unresponsive, Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink said on Tuesday, May 20.  Officers initially responded to what was considered a routine “unattended death.” But further investigation revealed the woman had injuries consistent with an assault, Spink said.  Detectives from the Yonke…

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Police & Fire
Car Overturns In I-684 Crash During Morning Commute In Armonk Car Overturns In I-684 Crash During Morning Commute In Armonk
Car Overturns In I-684 Crash During Morning Commute In Armonk A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester caused a dramatic scene during the morning rush hour when one of the cars overturned, police said. The crash happened on Tuesday, May 20, just after 8 a.m. near mile marker 7.1 in the southbound lanes of I-684 in Armonk, according to New York State Police Trooper Krystal Paolicelli.  Preliminary investigation revealed that a Mazda traveling southbound tried to avoid another uninvolved vehicle, lost control, and veered into the left lane. It then collided with a 2021 Chevrolet before striking a guide rail and overturning.&nbs…

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Schools
Arlington HS Employee Under Investigation For Inappropriate Conduct: Officials Arlington HS Employee Under Investigation For Inappropriate Conduct: Officials
Arlington HS Employee Under Investigation For Inappropriate Conduct: Officials A staff member at a Dutchess County high school has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of inappropriate conduct, school district and law enforcement officials confirmed.  In a letter sent to families on Thursday, May 15, Arlington Central School District Superintendent Philip Benante acknowledged the serious nature of the report and said the district, which includes large parts of the towns of LaGrange, Pleasant Valley, Beekman, Poughkeepsie, and Union Vale, acted swiftly after learning of the allegations.  "Upon receiving this report, we immediately no…

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New Bear Sightings Reported In Areas Of Yorktown, Rockland County: Here's Where New Bear Sightings Reported In Areas Of Yorktown, Rockland County: Here's Where
New Bear Sightings Reported In Areas Of Yorktown, Rockland County: Here's Where As warmth returns to the Hudson Valley with the arrival of spring, so have bear sightings.  In the Westchester County town of Yorktown, police confirmed on Monday, May 19, that several bear sightings had been reported in the southern half of town. Although no incidents of aggression have been noted, officials are reminding the public that bears are a natural part of the area’s ecosystem and are typically non-aggressive unless provoked or attracted by food. "Well, Spring is in the air. And as long-time Y-Town area residents will tell you, that could mean a black bear is on the ground,"…

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Child Porn Arrest: Man Had Images, Videos Of 6-Year-Olds In Pine Bush, Police Say Child Porn Arrest: Man Had Images, Videos Of 6-Year-Olds In Pine Bush, Police Say
Child Porn Arrest: Man Had Images, Videos Of 6-Year-Olds In Pine Bush, Police Say A 57-year-old Orange County man is facing felony charges following an investigation into the possession of child sexual exploitation material depicting kids as young as 6, police said. Mark Sturdevant of Pine Bush was arrested on Thursday, May 15, and charged with possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child less than 16 years of age, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, May 20.  According to investigators, a probe uncovered evidence that Sturdevant had images and videos depicting the sexual exploitation of children, including victims as young as six years old.  Aut…

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