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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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Bacteria From Heavy Rain Forces Closures At These Westchester Beaches Bacteria From Heavy Rain Forces Closures At These Westchester Beaches
Bacteria From Heavy Rain Forces Closures At These Westchester Beaches Several beaches in Westchester have been shut down due to water contamination caused by heavy rainfall, health officials said. The Westchester County Health Department closed beaches in Rye, Mamaroneck, and New Rochelle on Tuesday, July 15, after 3.38 inches of rain fell in the 24 hours beforehand, leading to runoff and possible bacterial pollution near drainage outfalls.  Beaches affected include: New Rochelle – Hudson Park Beach, Davenport Beach Club, Greentree Country Club, Surf Club on the Sound; Mamaroneck – Harbor Island Park, Beach Point Club, Orienta Beach Club, Mamaroneck Be…

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Police & Fire
Man Shot, Robbed Of Cash, Jewelry, Food In New Rochelle Late-Night Attack: Suspect At Large Man Shot, Robbed Of Cash, Jewelry, Food In New Rochelle Late-Night Attack: Suspect At Large
Man Shot, Robbed Of Cash, Jewelry, Food In New Rochelle Late-Night Attack: Suspect At Large A 28-year-old man was shot and robbed during a violent attack in Westchester, police said.  The incident happened around 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, near Union Avenue and Warren Street, the New Rochelle Police Department announced on Wednesday, July 16. Police said the victim, a New Rochelle resident, was robbed of about $500 in cash, a cell phone, jewelry, and a food order. During the robbery, he was also shot once in the thigh.  An unknown citizen took the victim to a local hospital, where police he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. He is expected to recover, t…

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West Nile Virus Found In Mosquitoes In Orangetown West Nile Virus Found In Mosquitoes In Orangetown
West Nile Virus Found In Mosquitoes In Orangetown A pool of mosquitoes in a Rockland County town has tested positive for West Nile Virus, health officials said.  The mosquitoes were collected in a surveillance trap in the Town of Orangetown during the week of Monday, June 30, the Rockland County Department of Health announced on Tuesday, July 15. The sample was sent to the state for testing on Monday, July 7, and confirmed positive by the New York State Department of Health. So far this year, 183 mosquito pools have been submitted for testing. No human cases of West Nile Virus have been reported in Rockland this season. The most rece…

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Police & Fire
72-Year-Old Woman Found Safe After Going Missing In Ramapo (UPDATE) 72-Year-Old Woman Found Safe After Going Missing In Ramapo (UPDATE)
72-Year-Old Woman Found Safe After Going Missing In Ramapo (Update) New update: A 72-year-old woman reported missing in Rockland County on Wednesday, July 16, has been found safe, police say.  The woman, identified as Maryse, had been reported missing earlier in the day after being last seen in the area of Chestnut Ridge Road and Summit Road in Chestnut Ridge, according to Ramapo Police.  She has since been found safe. More information was not released.  Original report: Authorities in Rockland County are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 72-year-old woman with dementia who vanished on Wednesday, July 16.  Accordi…

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Weather
Scorching Heat, Bad Air Quality Grips Region: Alerts Issued For Westchester Scorching Heat, Bad Air Quality Grips Region: Alerts Issued For Westchester
Scorching Heat, Bad Air Quality Grips Region: Alerts Issued For Westchester Residents across much of the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and New York City are under dual weather alerts on Wednesday, July 16, as officials warn of dangerous heat and elevated air pollution levels. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 11 a.m. on Wednesday through 10 p.m. Thursday, July 18, warning that heat index values could soar to 100 degrees in parts of:  Rockland, Westchester, Orange, and Putnam counties; New York City; Northern and Southern Nassau County; Suffolk County. Forecasters say the dangerous mix of high heat and humidity could cause heat-related…

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Crash At Carmel Intersection Prompts Renewed Calls For Traffic Light On Social Media Crash At Carmel Intersection Prompts Renewed Calls For Traffic Light On Social Media
Crash At Carmel Intersection Prompts Renewed Calls For Traffic Light On Social Media Residents are calling for the installation of a traffic light at a busy Putnam County intersection that was the scene of a two-car crash on Tuesday afternoon, July 15.  The crash happened at around 4:20 p.m. at the intersection of Route 6 and Crane Road in Carmel, where two cars collided, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  The incident resulted in minor injuries, firefighters said.  In the comments of the department's social media post about the crash, residents said a traffic light is needed to avoid similar incidents from happening again.  "Would be…

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Driver Crashes Into Tree To Avoid Collision At Busy Spring Valley Intersection Driver Crashes Into Tree To Avoid Collision At Busy Spring Valley Intersection
Driver Crashes Into Tree To Avoid Collision At Busy Spring Valley Intersection A driver in Rockland County made a split-second decision to crash into a tree rather than risk hitting other vehicles after losing control of their vehicle.  The crash happened at the intersection of Summit Avenue and Route 59 in Spring Valley on Tuesday, July 15, according to a report by The Monsey Scoop.  The outlet said the driver lost control of their vehicle and, in an effort to avoid a multi-car collision, intentionally veered into a tree off the roadway. Fortunately, no pedestrians were on the typically busy sidewalk at the time of the crash. View …

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Duo Steals Over $2.4K In Merchandise From CVS In Croton: Police Duo Steals Over $2.4K In Merchandise From CVS In Croton: Police
Duo Steals Over $2.4K In Merchandise From CVS In Croton: Police Two Queens men are facing charges after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from a CVS in Northern Westchester, according to police.  The arrests stem from a Saturday, June 1 theft at the CVS Pharmacy located at 53 Maple St. in Croton-on-Hudson, where two men reportedly entered the store around 4 p.m. and took approximately $2,440 worth of goods, the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department said on Tuesday, July 15.  According to the department, store management alerted authorities, and investigators used license plate readers and other tools to identify the susp…

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Fugitive Wanted On Several Warrants Apprehended In Poughkeepsie, Police Say Fugitive Wanted On Several Warrants Apprehended In Poughkeepsie, Police Say
Fugitive Wanted On Several Warrants Apprehended In Poughkeepsie, Police Say A 34-year-old woman wanted on multiple felony warrants in another Hudson Valley county was taken into custody after officers spotted her in Dutchess County, police announced.  The arrest was made early Tuesday morning, July 15, when officers recognized Rebecca Austin around 12:05 a.m. in the 400 block of Main Street in Poughkeepsie, the city's police department said on Wednesday, July 16.  Police say they were already familiar with Austin from a previous investigation in which she allegedly used a false identity. Upon further investigation, officers discovered that Austin wa…

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Unnoticed Overnight Blaze Destroys Cottage On Bard College Massena Campus In Red Hook Unnoticed Overnight Blaze Destroys Cottage On Bard College Massena Campus In Red Hook
Unnoticed Overnight Blaze Destroys Cottage On Bard College Massena Campus In Red Hook A structure fire that burned through the night leveled a building on a Dutchess County college campus before it was eventually discovered early in the morning.  Emergency crews were dispatched at 6:50 a.m. on July 15 to the Apple Cottage on the Bard College Massena campus in Red Hook, where arriving firefighters found the building had burned to the ground and was still smoldering, the Tivoli Fire Department said on Tuesday night, July 15. Firefighters from Tivoli Fire Company and Red Hook Fire Company responded to the scene and worked to fully extinguish the remaining fire.  …

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