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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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Obituaries
'His Loving Nature Shined': Mount Pleasant Native Dies At Age 26 'His Loving Nature Shined': Mount Pleasant Native Dies At Age 26
'His Loving Nature Shined': Mount Pleasant Native Dies At Age 26 A lifelong Hudson Valley resident who demonstrated raw talent for playing guitar and could always be found out in nature is being remembered for his kindness and warmth.  Jake Collins of the town of Wallkill in Orange County died on Friday, Jan. 19 at the age of 26, according to his obituary.  Born in Westchester County in 1997 in the town of Mount Pleasant, Collins had started a career as a truck driver for Schneider Trucking in New Jersey.  Collins was known for "being like an angel" and could always be found hiking or reading. He was also talented at guitar and was …

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Police & Fire
Scam Alert: Suspect Demanding Payment For Missed Jury Duty, White Plains Police Warn Scam Alert: Suspect Demanding Payment For Missed Jury Duty, White Plains Police Warn
Scam Alert: Suspect Demanding Payment For Missed Jury Duty, White Plains Police Warn Authorities in Westchester are advising residents of a scam involving a suspect posing as law enforcement and demanding payment for missed jury duty.  The scheme was announced on Friday, Jan. 12 by White Plains Public Safety, which said that the scams have been reported in other jurisdictions.  According to police, victims of the scam will receive a phone call from someone claiming to be a law enforcement official. The caller will then tell the victim that they missed jury duty and will demand a payment.  Additionally, the suspect will tell the victim that if they do not sen…

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Police & Fire
Man Spits On Victim, Hits His Shopping Cart With Car At BJ's in Yorktown: Police Man Spits On Victim, Hits His Shopping Cart With Car At BJ's in Yorktown: Police
Man Spits On Victim, Hits His Shopping Cart With Car At BJ's in Yorktown: Police A man faces criminal charges after spitting on a victim in front of a BJ's Wholesale Club in Northern Westchester and hitting his shopping cart with his car, police said. Peekskill resident Robert Casey, age 30, was arrested after surrendering himself to Yorktown Police on Thursday, Jan. 18 on charges resulting from an incident on Monday, Jan. 8, the department announced.  According to Yorktown Police, on the day of the incident around 10 a.m., officers responded to a verbal argument in front of the BJ's Wholesale Club in Yorktown at 3303 Crompond Rd. (Route 202). There, they met with …

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News
Reported Dead Swan Revealed To Be Decoy In CT: 'They Looked Pretty Real To Us' Reported Dead Swan Revealed To Be Decoy In CT: 'They Looked Pretty Real To Us'
Reported Dead Swan Revealed To Be Decoy In CT: 'They Looked Pretty Real To Us' A scene that could have proved quite morbid soon turned light-hearted when a swan reported to be dead at a Connecticut golf course turned out to be fake instead.  The incident played out in New Haven County on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 18, when Wallingford Animal Control received calls from several residents reporting a dead swan on a pond at Farms Country Club.  Animal control officials then prepared for the depressing task of collecting the deceased bird. However, after extensive talks with Department of Energy and Environmental Protection officials and several licensed wild…

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Sports
Championship-Winning Team From Pace University Honored At NY State Capitol Championship-Winning Team From Pace University Honored At NY State Capitol
Championship-Winning Team From Pace University Honored At NY State Capitol The first college team to win a national title from a school in Westchester was honored during a celebration held at the New York State Capitol.  The Pleasantville-based Pace University women's lacrosse team, the Setters, which won the 2023 NCAA Division II National Championship on Sunday, May 21, 2023, after beating No. 1-ranked West Chester University 19-9, was honored at the New York State Capitol in Albany on Tuesday, Jan. 16, university officials announced.  Earlier Report - White House Visit: Championship-Winning Team From Pace University Honored During the celebration…

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Police & Fire
Man Caught With Stolen Vehicle After Running Red Lights In Mount Vernon: Police Man Caught With Stolen Vehicle After Running Red Lights In Mount Vernon: Police
Man Caught With Stolen Vehicle After Running Red Lights In Mount Vernon: Police A 21-year-old man has been slapped with felony charges after he was caught driving a stolen motorcycle in Westchester.  Bronx resident Yonaiker Mijaves was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 10 following a traffic stop in Mount Vernon, New York State Police announced on Friday, Jan. 12.  According to police, around 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, troopers pulled over a 2023 Jaijue motorcycle driven by Mijaves on 5th Avenue in Mount Vernon after he was seen illegally passing vehicles and running red lights with no helmet.  An investigation soon determined that the motorcycle had b…

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Business
All-New Eatery Opens For Business In Scarsdale: Here's Where All-New Eatery Opens For Business In Scarsdale: Here's Where
All-New Eatery Opens For Business In Scarsdale: Here's Where If you're looking to try a new restaurant with some unique cuisine, a new establishment in Westchester may be a good option.  LEMAK Malaysian, located in Scarsdale at 62 Garth Rd., is open for business as of Friday, Jan. 19, according to the eatery's website.  The restaurant is now serving up authentic Malaysian cuisine. The menu is split up into soups and salads, small plates, nasi (rice), noodle soup bar, and specialty entrees, in addition to drinks and desserts.  Examples of each category include:  Small Plates:  Roti Canai, which is pan-fried flatbread serve…

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News
Scarsdale Train Station Gets New Elevator, Accessibility Improvements Scarsdale Train Station Gets New Elevator, Accessibility Improvements
Scarsdale Train Station Gets New Elevator, Accessibility Improvements A Metro-North station in Westchester has received a new elevator in addition to several other upgrades intended to improve access, parking, and amenities, officials announced.  In an announcement on Thursday, Jan. 11, MTA officials announced the opening of a second elevator at the Scarsdale Metro-North Train Station.  The new elevator is located in an enclosed tower that serves the Grand Central Station-bound platform.  Additionally, the overpass at the station was raised seven inches to give more vertical clearance for Metro-North trains. Other enhancements added to the sta…

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Police & Fire
Shoplifting Suspects Injure Officer During Traffic Stop, Lead Police On Chase In Yonkers Shoplifting Suspects Injure Officer During Traffic Stop, Lead Police On Chase In Yonkers
Shoplifting Suspects Injure Officer During Traffic Stop, Lead Police On Chase In Yonkers Authorities are searching for suspects involved in several shoplifting incidents who injured an officer during a traffic stop and then led police on a chase throughout Westchester.  The events leading up to the chase began on Thursday, Jan. 18 around 2 p.m., when Yonkers Police units pulled over a black Dodge SUV believed to have been involved in several shoplifting incidents at retail stores on Central Park Avenue (Route 100) in Yonkers, according to Yonkers Police Detective Sergeant Frank DiDomizio.  As police spoke to the suspects with the car door open, the driver suddenly acc…

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Police & Fire
Driver Flees Scene Of 2-Car Crash On Busy Route In Croton Driver Flees Scene Of 2-Car Crash On Busy Route In Croton
Driver Flees Scene Of 2-Car Crash On Busy Route In Croton A driver had to be located by authorities after running from the scene of a crash on a busy route in Northern Westchester, fire officials said. The crash happened on Thursday, Jan. 18 around 10:30 p.m., when two vehicles collided on northbound Route 9 in Croton-on-Hudson near Croton Point Avenue, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  Arriving crews discovered that one of the drivers had apparently fled the crash scene on foot. However, they were soon found by Croton Police, firefighters said.  None of the drivers involved in the crash were injured. Crews had to…

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