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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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Real Estate
Work Begins On Upscale Village With Apartments, Shops, Ice Rink In Tuxedo Work Begins On Upscale Village With Apartments, Shops, Ice Rink In Tuxedo
Work Begins On Upscale Village With Apartments, Shops, Ice Rink In Tuxedo A massive new luxury town center is rising in the Hudson Valley, bringing high-end apartments, shops, and public amenities to Orange County. Construction has officially started on Market Square and The Village Town Center at Tuxedo Reserve, a 1,200-acre development located in the town of Tuxedo near the Sloatsburg border, designer Aufgang Architects announced on Tuesday, June 10.  The project, designed by Aufgang’s Aurae Luxury Division, will include 93 upscale rental apartments across four mixed-use buildings, with 38,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. The residential u…

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Business
New Comfort Food Eatery Serving Up Crispy Fries In Mount Vernon New Comfort Food Eatery Serving Up Crispy Fries In Mount Vernon
New Comfort Food Eatery Serving Up Crispy Fries In Mount Vernon A restaurant chain known for its loaded french fries has arrived in Westchester.  Homefrite, which touts itself as the "best french fry restaurant in NYC," has opened a new locale in Mount Vernon at 562 Gramatan Ave., where a grand opening celebration was held on Tuesday, June 10.  The chain specializes in French fries, which are made from thick-cut russet potatoes and brined in sea salt before being fried twice. Those who stop by can order regular, truffle, or even Dutch fries topped with curry ketchup, lemon garlic aioli, and diced onion.  Another iconic menu item is …

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Police & Fire
Tree Falls On Moving Car In Monsey Tree Falls On Moving Car In Monsey
Tree Falls On Moving Car In Monsey A driver was injured when a tree fell on their moving vehicle in Rockland County on Tuesday, June 10. The incident happened in Monsey during the day on Tuesday, when a tree fell on a car by the intersection of West Maple Avenue and Saddle River Road, The Monsey Scoop reported.  Video from the scene posted on social media by The Monsey Scoop showed the vehicle with front-end damage from the impact.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (@monseyscoop) Both Spring Hill EMS and Ramapo Police responded to the s…

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Police & Fire
Man Tried Destroying Images Of Child Sexual Exploitation During Red Hook Police Raid: NYSP Man Tried Destroying Images Of Child Sexual Exploitation During Red Hook Police Raid: NYSP
Man Tried Destroying Images Of Child Sexual Exploitation During Red Hook Police Raid: Nysp A Dutchess County man is facing multiple charges after investigators say he tried to destroy evidence of child sexual exploitation during a police investigation at his home. The arrest happened on Monday, June 9, in Red Hook, following a police and US Department of Homeland Security operation, New York State Police announced.  Norman A. Lopez Lorenzo, age 36, was charged with multiple counts of possession of an obscene sexual performance by a child, third-degree obscenity, and tampering with physical evidence, according to authorities.   Lopez Lorenzo is accused of possessin…

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Police & Fire
2 Busted For Trying To Exploit Children Over Internet In Clarkstown: Police 2 Busted For Trying To Exploit Children Over Internet In Clarkstown: Police
2 Busted For Trying To Exploit Children Over Internet In Clarkstown: Police Two suspects accused of trying to exploit children online, including an 18-year-old man, have been arrested in Rockland County as part of a joint law enforcement operation, authorities announced. The arrests happened following a targeted operation conducted on Wednesday, June 4 by the Clarkstown Police Department and New York State Police, Clarkstown Police announced on Tuesday, June 10.  The operation focused on tracking down individuals involved in the online exploitation of minors. Investigators used cyber tactics to identify and intercept suspects attempting to contact children thr…

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Police & Fire
Standoff Triggered In North East Woods After Man Fires Shot During Welfare Check: Sheriff Standoff Triggered In North East Woods After Man Fires Shot During Welfare Check: Sheriff
Standoff Triggered In North East Woods After Man Fires Shot During Welfare Check: Sheriff A tense police operation that shut down a stretch of Route 199 in Dutchess County ended with the arrest of an armed man who allegedly fired a warning shot, authorities said.  The events leading up to the incident began on Monday, June 9, at around 12:40 p.m., when Dutchess County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a home in Amenia to conduct a welfare check, the Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday, June 10.  When deputies arrived, the man was not at the residence. Authorities soon learned he was in a wooded area near the intersection of Route 199 and Route 44 in the Town of North East, w…

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Schools
Bullet Fragment Found Inside Peekskill High School, Prompts Police Search Bullet Fragment Found Inside Peekskill High School, Prompts Police Search
Bullet Fragment Found Inside Peekskill High School, Prompts Police Search A bullet fragment found inside a Westchester County high school triggered a police response and search of the building, district officials said. The incident happened Monday, June 9, when a Peekskill High School staff member discovered what appeared to be part of a bullet inside the building and reported it to school security, according to a letter sent to families by Peekskill City School District Superintendent David Mauricio.  School officials quickly alerted Peekskill Police, who responded and confirmed the object was not a complete bullet. There was no evidence of a firearm in the…

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Police & Fire
ID Released Of Sword-Wielding Man Killed In Poughkeepsie Officer-Involved Shooting: (UPDATE) ID Released Of Sword-Wielding Man Killed In Poughkeepsie Officer-Involved Shooting: (UPDATE)
ID Released Of Sword-Wielding Man Killed In Poughkeepsie Officer-Involved Shooting: (Update) Authorities have identified the man fatally shot by police after allegedly attacking members of a mental health team and confronting officers in Dutchess County.  The incident happened in the Town of Poughkeepsie on Thursday, June 5 at around 2:15 p.m., according to the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department. There, officers had been called to a home at 8 Fair Oaks Dr. for a report of an active assault involving a man armed with a sword who was attacking members of the Dutchess County Mobile Crisis Team. On Tuesday, June 10, New York State Police Trooper Krystal Paolicelli identified t…

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Police & Fire
Cops Storm Apartment After Menacing Incident In Mount Vernon: Suspect Caught, Police Say Cops Storm Apartment After Menacing Incident In Mount Vernon: Suspect Caught, Police Say
Cops Storm Apartment After Menacing Incident In Mount Vernon: Suspect Caught, Police Say A suspect accused of menacing was arrested after fleeing into a Westchester apartment, sparking a tense police response, officials said. The incident happened in Mount Vernon around 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 9 on the 100 block of South 11th Avenue, Mount Vernon city officials said on Tuesday, June 10. Responding officers found the suspect had entered a nearby residence and secured the area “out of an abundance of caution." After obtaining a search warrant, officers entered the apartment and took the suspect into custody without incident, police said. They were arrested for menacing. T…

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Police & Fire
Teen Cut In Fight Near High School In Yonkers, Flees Inside Building: Police Teen Cut In Fight Near High School In Yonkers, Flees Inside Building: Police
Teen Cut In Fight Near High School In Yonkers, Flees Inside Building: Police A student was hospitalized after being cut during a fight near a bus stop just steps from a Westchester County high school, authorities said. The incident happened just before 2 p.m. on Monday, June 9, when Yonkers Police responded to Riverside High School on a report of a student with a laceration to his side, according to Sgt. Robert Spink.  Officers arrived to find the student already inside the school, where staff had called for help. First responders provided immediate medical care, and the student was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. …

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