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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First Female Mayor Of Tarrytown Dies: 'She Will Long Be Remembered' First Female Mayor Of Tarrytown Dies: 'She Will Long Be Remembered'
First Female Mayor Of Tarrytown Dies: 'She Will Long Be Remembered' A woman who made her mark on history by becoming the first female mayor of a village in Westchester is being remembered for her consistent dedication to her community and her always-present kindness. Eileen (Downing) Pilla, who was the first female mayor of Tarrytown from 1987 to 1999, died on Monday, Dec. 18 at the age of 91, according to her obituary.  Born in Tarrytown in 1931, Pilla attended Good Counsel Academy in White Plains, where she began her lifelong tendency to involve herself in countless activities. After graduating, she went on to attend the Washington Sch…
Renovated Hartsdale Train Station Includes New Elevator, Heated Seating Area Renovated Hartsdale Train Station Includes New Elevator, Heated Seating Area
Renovated Hartsdale Train Station Includes New Elevator, Heated Seating Area After decades of requests from commuters and town officials, an all-new elevator and other renovations have been made to a well-traveled train station in Westchester.  The renovations have been made by the MTA to the Hartsdale Train Station, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Monday, Dec. 25. According to Feiner, the main update to the station is a new elevator that residents have been requesting for years.  "I wrote numerous letters to Metro North over the years seeking the elevator and am thrilled that it is finally operating," Feiner said, adding, "The elevato…
Powerball Tickets Worth $100K Sold At Yonkers, Hudson Valley Store Powerball Tickets Worth $100K Sold At Yonkers, Hudson Valley Store
Powerball Tickets Worth $100K Sold At Yonkers, Hudson Valley Store Rather than silver and gold, two lucky lottery players received large sums of cash for Christmas after purchasing winning Powerball tickets at stores in the Hudson Valley.  The third-prize-winning Powerball Powerplay tickets were sold for the Christmas drawing on Monday, Dec. 25 at locations in Westchester and Orange counties, New York Lottery officials announced.  The winning tickets included: A ticket worth $100,000 sold in Yonkers at Le-Mac Pharmacy located at 623 McLean Ave.; A ticket worth $100,000 sold in Newburgh at Smokes 4 Less located at 59 North Plank Rd. The winning …
CT Accountant Steals $25K From Client, Police Say CT Accountant Steals $25K From Client, Police Say
CT Accountant Steals $25K From Client, Police Say A Connecticut accountant faces larceny charges after stealing $25,000 from one of his clients, police announced. Carl Anderson, who owns Anderson Accounting and Finance LLC, was arrested in Litchfield County by New Milford Police on Friday, Dec. 22 following a lengthy investigation, the department announced on Wednesday, Dec. 27.  The investigation, conducted by New Milford Police, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Connecticut Department of Banking, determined that Anderson stole $25,000 from one of his clients, according to authorities.  Following his arrest, Anderson was ch…
Minimum Wage Increase In Westchester: Here's How Much It Will Rise As New Year Begins Minimum Wage Increase In Westchester: Here's How Much It Will Rise As New Year Begins
Minimum Wage Increase In Westchester: Here's How Much It Will Rise As New Year Begins As the New Year draws closer, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding residents that the state's minimum wage will increase as soon as the ball drops.  Beginning on Monday, Jan. 1, the minimum wage in New York City, Westchester County, and Long Island will go up to $ 16 per hour, and $15 per hour for the rest of the state, Hochul reminded residents on Wednesday, Dec. 27.  Earlier Report - Minimum Wage To Go Up In New York: Here's When, How Much Additionally, the minimum wage for home care aides will increase to $18.55 per hour in New York City, Westchester, and Lon…
2 Injured After Moped Strikes Person At Yonkers Intersection 2 Injured After Moped Strikes Person At Yonkers Intersection
2 Injured After Moped Strikes Person At Yonkers Intersection Two people suffered injuries after a moped crashed into a person at a Westchester intersection, police said.  The incident happened on Monday, Dec. 25 around 1 p.m. in Yonkers at the intersection of Warburton and Ashburton Avenues, when a moped driven by one person struck a pedestrian, according to Yonkers Police Detective Sergeant Frank DiDomizio.  Both the pedestrian and driver were injured in the incident and are now in stable condition, DiDomizio said.  The incident caused Warburton Avenue to briefly close between Ashburton Avenue and Wells Avenue.  …
Water Main Break May Cause Road Closures On Route 9A In Croton: Officials Water Main Break May Cause Road Closures On Route 9A In Croton: Officials
Water Main Break May Cause Road Closures On Route 9A In Croton: Officials A busy main route in Northern Westchester may be affected by temporary road closures as crews work to repair a water main break, officials said. The water main break occurred in Croton-on-Hudson on South Riverside Avenue (Route 9A) between Grand Street and Brook Street, village officials announced on Wednesday, Dec. 27 just after 10:30 a.m.  The break may cause temporary road closures on the roadway. As the repair is completed, drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes, officials said. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
ID Released Of Man Fatally Struck By Vehicle At Tarrytown Intersection ID Released Of Man Fatally Struck By Vehicle At Tarrytown Intersection
ID Released Of Man Fatally Struck By Vehicle At Tarrytown Intersection Authorities are investigating a crash at a Westchester intersection that left a man dead. The incident happened on Tuesday, Dec. 26 just before 2 p.m., when a 79-year-old man was struck by a vehicle in Tarrytown at the intersection of Route 9 and Route 119, according to Tarrytown Police. The man, identified as Patrick Kennedy of Tarrytown, was later pronounced dead.  The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation into the incident, which is still ongoing, police said. No criminal charges have yet been filed in connection to t…
Bomb Squad Called To Facility In Wilton After Former Employee Drops Off Bags: Police Bomb Squad Called To Facility In Wilton After Former Employee Drops Off Bags: Police
Bomb Squad Called To Facility In Wilton After Former Employee Drops Off Bags: Police A factory in Connecticut was the site of a bomb scare on Christmas after an ex-employee dropped off suspicious bags at the building, police said.  The incident happened in Fairfield County on Monday, Dec. 25 just after 2:45 p.m., when security personnel at the ASML facility in Wilton at 77 Danbury Rd. (Route 7) told Wilton Police that a man had illegally entered the building while carrying several bags.  According to Wilton Police, it became apparent that the man had left the bags behind inside the building after he left in an Uber. The building was then evacuated and the Stamford…
Duo Nabbed For Several Gas Station Burglaries In Bedford: Police Duo Nabbed For Several Gas Station Burglaries In Bedford: Police
Duo Nabbed For Several Gas Station Burglaries In Bedford: Police Following a months-long investigation, two men have been charged in connection with a string of gas station burglaries in Northern Westchester, police announced.  Bronx residents Berto Dominguez, age 21, and Michael Cruz, age 19, were both arrested on Saturday, Dec. 23 as part of the culmination of a months-long investigation into at least five gas station burglaries that happened in Bedford between September and November 2023, Bedford Police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 26.  This investigation was conducted by a working task force comprised of the Bedford, Mount Pleasant, and …
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