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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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Police & Fire
Sailboat In Distress, Missing Swimmer Both Saved Off Rye Coast On Same Day Sailboat In Distress, Missing Swimmer Both Saved Off Rye Coast On Same Day
Sailboat In Distress, Missing Swimmer Both Saved Off Rye Coast On Same Day Police responded to two marine emergencies off the Westchester coast on the same evening.  The first call came in on Thursday evening, July 17, reporting a sailboat in distress off of Manursing Island, the City of Rye Police Department said on Friday, July 18.  Rye Bay Constables soon found the vessel and assisted a sailor in need of help. The boat was safely towed to Port Chester Harbor, where the sailor was evaluated by EMS and declined medical attention. Shortly after resolving that incident, Rye authorities received a report of a missing swimmer in the area of Playland Cove. …

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Obituaries
Successful Photographer, Advocate From Monsey Dies At 56 Successful Photographer, Advocate From Monsey Dies At 56
Successful Photographer, Advocate From Monsey Dies At 56 An award-winning photographer and storyteller who hailed from Rockland County before moving to Israel later in life has died after a hard-fought battle with cancer.  Laura Ben-David, a native of Monsey who moved to Israel in 2002 and became a well-known voice for the Anglo-Israeli community, died on Thursday, July 17 at the age of 56, her husband Raphael M. Barishansky announced.  Ben-David had been the social media director at Nefesh B’Nefesh, a nonprofit that helps facilitate Jewish immigration to Israel from the United States and Canada, according to a report fro…

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Business
Restaurant Set In Train Car To Open Under New Name In Irvington: 'Natural Next Step' Restaurant Set In Train Car To Open Under New Name In Irvington: 'Natural Next Step'
Restaurant Set In Train Car To Open Under New Name In Irvington: 'Natural Next Step' A Westchester restaurant housed in a vintage train car is about to begin an exciting new chapter. The team behind Club Car Grille in Irvington, located at 6 South Broadway, announced on Friday, July 18, that the restaurant will soon reopen as Cifone’s, an Italian restaurant and bar led by new managing partner Michael Cifone. The transition marks the next step for the eatery, which opened in May 2024 and quickly became a neighborhood favorite for its cozy atmosphere and inventive American menu.  Club Car Grille, which is set in a mid-20th-century railcar, will remain open until Th…

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Police & Fire
Shop Robbed At Gunpoint In Montgomery, Suspects At Large Shop Robbed At Gunpoint In Montgomery, Suspects At Large
Shop Robbed At Gunpoint In Montgomery, Suspects At Large Police are searching for two suspects who robbed a vape shop at gunpoint in Orange County and fled the scene in a waiting car.  The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 17 at Premium Smoke and Vape, located in the ShopRite plaza at 131 Hawkins Dr. in the Town of Montgomery, the Montgomery Police Department announced on Friday, July 18.  Responding to a panic alarm, officers arrived at the store and spoke with the owner, who reported being confronted by two men. One of the suspects allegedly brandished a handgun, pressed it against the victim’s ribcage, and demanded…

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News
Harmful Algae Blooms Remain At These Closed Mohegan Lake, Somers Beaches Harmful Algae Blooms Remain At These Closed Mohegan Lake, Somers Beaches
Harmful Algae Blooms Remain At These Closed Mohegan Lake, Somers Beaches Although one Westchester County beach closed by the presence of harmful algae blooms has reopened for swimming, several remain blocked off, health officials said.  The county Health Department has reopened Lake Purdy’s POA Beach for swimming after confirming that a previously detected Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) has cleared from the area, officials announced on Thursday, July 17. The decision comes after water samples collected on Wednesday showed no signs of the bloom in the swimming zone. Officials noted the bloom has not returned since that time.  However, the Health Depart…

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Obituaries
Retired Police K9 Named For 9/11 Hero Mourned In Clarkstown Retired Police K9 Named For 9/11 Hero Mourned In Clarkstown
Retired Police K9 Named For 9/11 Hero Mourned In Clarkstown A Rockland County police department is mourning the loss of one of its most loyal and courageous K9s who served the community for years alongside his handler.  The death of retired Clarkstown Police K9 Remy, who served alongside his handler, retired Officer Reekie, was announced by the department on Friday, July 18.  “K9 Remy served with honor and distinction,” the department said in a statement on Friday, adding, "Throughout his years of service, K9 Remy exemplified courage, loyalty, and dedication protecting our officers and the Clarkstown community with unwavering commitment." …

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News
Poughkeepsie Named One of America’s Greatest In New Report Poughkeepsie Named One of America’s Greatest In New Report
Poughkeepsie Named One of America’s Greatest In New Report A city in the Hudson Valley has officially earned its bragging rights. The City of Poughkeepsie has climbed to No. 82 on World’s Best Cities.com’s list of the top 100 cities in the US for 2025, which recognized it for its revitalized downtown, walkability, and vibrant community life—all nestled alongside the scenic Hudson River.  "It is no secret that the City of Poughkeepsie faces a pivotal turning point in its lifespan," said Mayor Yvonne Flowers in response to the rankings, also adding, "That's why it was especially encouraging to be recognized once again as one …

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Police & Fire
$2K Credit Card Fraud At Haverstraw Business Leads To Man's Arrest: Police $2K Credit Card Fraud At Haverstraw Business Leads To Man's Arrest: Police
$2K Credit Card Fraud At Haverstraw Business Leads To Man's Arrest: Police A 26-year-old man is facing a felony charge after allegedly using stolen credit card information to make fraudulent purchases at a local business in Rockland County, police said.  Brooklyn resident Diamond Dinnall, 26, was arrested on Thursday, July 17, after investigators determined he had traveled from Brooklyn to Haverstraw to carry out the scheme, the Haverstraw Police Department announced on Friday, July 18.  The incident resulted in more than $2,000 in losses for the targeted business, which was not named by police. The investigation was conducted in coordination with the N…

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News
Teen Convicted After Blowing Through Stop Sign While High on THC In Middletown: DA Teen Convicted After Blowing Through Stop Sign While High on THC In Middletown: DA
Teen Convicted After Blowing Through Stop Sign While High on THC In Middletown: DA A teenager has been convicted of driving while high after the smell of marijuana led to his arrest when he ran a stop sign in Orange County, prosecutors announced.  The defendant, whose name was not made public because he was only 18 at the time of his arrest, was convicted on Thursday, July 17, in connection to an incident that occurred around 11 p.m. on September 29, 2024, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced.  On the day of the incident, Middletown Police officers patrolling near Wisner Avenue saw a black Mercedes fail to stop at the intersection with Gra…

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Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Missing 73-Year-Old Woman Who May Need Medical Help In Yonkers Alert Issued For Missing 73-Year-Old Woman Who May Need Medical Help In Yonkers
Alert Issued For Missing 73-Year-Old Woman Who May Need Medical Help In Yonkers Police in Westchester County are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 73-year-old woman. Linda Jackson was reported missing on Thursday, July 17, and was last seen in the area of South Broadway and Radford Street, the Yonkers Police Department announced on Friday, July 18.  She is described as being 5-foot-3 and weighing around 115 pounds.  Jackson was last seen wearing a white long dress with red flower designs. Authorities say she may be in need of medical assistance.  Anyone with information about her current whereabouts is urged to call the Yonkers Police …

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