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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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Police & Fire
Impaired Dover Man Leaves Traffic Stop, Flees To Gas Station In Wingdale, Police Say Impaired Dover Man Leaves Traffic Stop, Flees To Gas Station In Wingdale, Police Say
Impaired Dover Man Leaves Traffic Stop, Flees To Gas Station In Wingdale, Police Say A man is facing multiple charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop, leading cops on a chase to a Dutchess County gas station, and driving while impaired by drugs, police said. The incident happened around 2:11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, when troopers tried to stop a 2017 Buick SUV in Dover for traffic violations, New York State Police announced. The driver, identified as Eric P. Oakes, age 44, of Dover, refused to pull over, beginning a brief pursuit that ended in the parking lot of the Mobil gas station at 1782 Route 22 in Wingdale, police said.  Troopers say Oakes, who was the s…

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Police & Fire
Blaze Tears Through Spring Valley Home, Residents Escape Blaze Tears Through Spring Valley Home, Residents Escape
Blaze Tears Through Spring Valley Home, Residents Escape Emergency crews raced to a fire at a home in Rockland County on Tuesday morning, July 15. The blaze happened at around 7:30 a.m. at a home on 29 Fanley Ave. in Spring Valley, according to reports by The Monsey Scoop.  Firefighters quickly brought the flames under control, and the fire has since been fully extinguished, the outlet reported. Luckily, all residents were able to escape safely before firefighters arrived.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monsey Scoop (@monseyscoop) The cause of the fire is curren…

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Multi-County Pursuit Ends In Crash After Yorktown Traffic Stop, Police Say Multi-County Pursuit Ends In Crash After Yorktown Traffic Stop, Police Say
Multi-County Pursuit Ends In Crash After Yorktown Traffic Stop, Police Say A Bronx man is facing several charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop in Westchester and leading officers on a chase that ended in a crash in Putnam County, police announced.  Starlin Siri Marte, age 21, was arrested just after midnight on Friday, July 11, in connection with an incident that began on Thursday evening, July 10, at around 11:20 p.m., Yorktown Police said on Tuesday, July 15. According to the department, around that time, an officer tried to stop a vehicle with a non-transparent, non-standard rear windshield and an inadequate muffler near Barger Street in York…

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News
Mastodon Mania: Students Unearth Ice Age Giant in Middletown Backyard Dig Mastodon Mania: Students Unearth Ice Age Giant in Middletown Backyard Dig
Mastodon Mania: Students Unearth Ice Age Giant in Middletown Backyard Dig In a summer straight out of a science textbook, a group of college students and professors unearthed the partial remains of a 10,000- to 13,000-year-old mastodon in an Orange County backyard.  What began as a promising lead after the discovery of two mastodon teeth and an intact lower jaw on private property near Middletown in September 2024 has now evolved into a full-fledged archaeological breakthrough, according to Orange County Community College.  Over six weeks, 12 students and two faculty members, Dr. Cory Harris, professor of anthropology and sociology, and Anthony Soricell…

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Police & Fire
WATCH: Storm Causes Widespread Flooding In Rockland, Road Closures WATCH: Storm Causes Widespread Flooding In Rockland, Road Closures
Watch: Storm Causes Widespread Flooding In Rockland, Road Closures An intense storm that dropped several inches of rainfall on Monday evening, July 14 caused widespread flooding throughout Rockland County, leading to road closures that have extended into Tuesday.  Much of the flash flooding occurred in the towns of Clarkstown and Ramapo, where downed trees and wires also posed plenty of problems throughout Monday evening.  As of 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday morning, July 15, the eastbound lanes of Route 59 at the Palisades Center are still closed as a result of flooding, according to Clarkstown Police.  The floodwaters caused many cars to become st…

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Police & Fire
Lightning Strikes Hudson National Golf Course In Croton During Storm, Prompts Response Lightning Strikes Hudson National Golf Course In Croton During Storm, Prompts Response
Lightning Strikes Hudson National Golf Course In Croton During Storm, Prompts Response A round of severe storms that swept through the Hudson Valley Monday evening, July 14, resulted in a lightning strike at a golf course in Westchester County.  Firefighters were dispatched to Hudson National Golf Club in Croton-on-Hudson after lightning struck a building on the property, the village's fire department said.  Crews thoroughly checked the structure to ensure there was no fire or further damage before clearing the scene, according to firefighters. No injuries were reported, and the incident was one of several weather-related calls Croton firefighters responded to…

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Flash Flooding, Transformer Fires, Building Collapse Hit Patterson During Intense Storm Flash Flooding, Transformer Fires, Building Collapse Hit Patterson During Intense Storm
Flash Flooding, Transformer Fires, Building Collapse Hit Patterson During Intense Storm A fast-moving lightning storm dropped nearly 5 inches of rain over part of the Hudson Valley in just two hours Monday afternoon, July 14, causing flash flooding, downed trees, transformer fires, and even a partial building collapse in one town.  According to the Patterson Fire Department in Putnam County, the most intense stretch of the storm hit shortly after 4 p.m., overwhelming storm drains and flooding local rivers. The department received a surge of emergency calls within minutes, including multiple fire alarms, road hazards, and transformer fires sparked by lightning. Street…

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Flooding, Downed Trees Force Multiple Road Closures Across Clarkstown Amid Severe Storm Flooding, Downed Trees Force Multiple Road Closures Across Clarkstown Amid Severe Storm
Flooding, Downed Trees Force Multiple Road Closures Across Clarkstown Amid Severe Storm Heavy rainfall on Monday evening, July 14, has caused significant flooding and storm damage across Rockland County, prompting multiple road closures and safety warnings from police and local officials. As of 8:30 p.m. on Monday, both Clarkstown Police and town crews were responding to numerous incidents, including flooded roadways, downed trees, and wires, according to updates from the Clarkstown Police Department and Town Supervisor George Hoehmann. Among the most impacted areas: Bardonia Road at Germonds Road is closed due to flooding; Old Mill Road at Strawtown Road is closed in both d…

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Traffic
Flooding Causes Closures On Parkways, Major Routes In Westchester Flooding Causes Closures On Parkways, Major Routes In Westchester
Flooding Causes Closures On Parkways, Major Routes In Westchester Heavy rainfall has brought flooding to Westchester, causing closures on the Sprain Brook Parkway and Route 9A as well as traffic issues on several other major roadways.  Both a stretch of Route 9A in Greenburgh between Payne Street and Hunter Lane as well as the Sprain Brook Parkway at Bradhurst Avenue are closed as of Monday, July 14 at 6 p.m., according to 511NY traffic reports.  All lanes in all directions are closed on both roadways.  Additionally, all lanes of the southbound Taconic State Parkway in Mount Pleasant at Exit 2, as well as between Commerce Street and Lakevi…

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Flooding Closes Route 22 Stretch In Patterson (DEVELOPING) Flooding Closes Route 22 Stretch In Patterson (DEVELOPING)
Flooding Closes Route 22 Stretch In Patterson (Developing) A stretch of Route 22 in Putnam County is closed as a result of flooding.  The stretch of Route 22 in Patterson between Route 164 and Haviland Hollow Road is currently closed as of Monday, July 14 at 5:45 p.m., according to 511NY traffic reports.  All lanes in both directions are closed to traffic.  More information about the closure has not yet been made available. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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