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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.

Ben Crnic's Contributions

Police & Fire

Firearms Arrest: Tuckahoe Resident Caught With Loaded Pistols, Police Say A Westchester resident faces weapons charges after they were caught with two illegally possessed loaded pistols, police said. The arrest was the result of a firearms investigation in Tuckahoe that culminated in the seizure of a loaded Ejercito Argentino .45 pistol and a loaded DRACO 7.62x39mm pistol, Westchester County Police announced on Wednesday, Oct. 25. As the result of the seizure, a Tuckahoe resident, whose name was not released, was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a firearm. They will appear in the Village of Tuckahoe Justice Court on Tuesday, Oct. 31. …

by Ben Crnic

10/26/2023

News

Westchester Rep. Bowman Charged With Misdemeanor After Pulling Fire Alarm: Report New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman has been criminally charged with a misdemeanor after pulling a fire alarm at a congressional building in Washington, DC while rushing to make a vote, according to a report by NBC News. New, updated report - New Update: Westchester Rep. Bowman To Pay Fine After Pulling Fire Alarm, He Says Bowman (NY-16), a Democrat, now faces a charge of falsely pulling a firearm in connection to an incident that happened on Saturday, Sept. 30, NBC News reported. The 16th district is made up of the southern part of Westchester County, including the suburban citie…

by Ben Crnic

10/25/2023

News

Support Swells For CT Veteran Facing Health Issues: 'Nothing But Kind, Loving' A Connecticut veteran who has found himself suddenly facing serious health issues is asking for help from his community in order to keep providing for himself and his family during his struggle. Lifelong Tolland resident Alfred Mancini began fighting health-related issues on Thursday, Sept. 7. After a little more than a month, things took a turn for the worse when he was admitted to the West Haven VA Medical Center's intensive care unit on Friday, Oct. 13. After countless tests, doctors eventually found that Mancini was suffering from a third-degree atrioventricular block i…

by Ben Crnic

10/25/2023

Obituaries

Westchester Native, Business Owner Dies At 62: 'Lived For Adventure' A Hudson Valley resident who owned a business in Westchester is being remembered for his sense of adventure and his countless escapades into the great outdoors. Putnam County resident Steven Dorazio of Mahopac died on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the age of 62, according to his obituary. Born in Port Chester in 1960, Dorazio was raised in the village and eventually graduated from Port Chester High School in 1978. Although he later moved to Putnam County, he remained tied to his hometown by becoming the owner of Port Chester-based Dazco Heating and Air Conditioning Corp.&n…

by Ben Crnic

10/25/2023

Police & Fire

Woman Hospitalized After Falling On Tracks At Bedford Hills Train Station A woman was taken to a hospital after she fell on the tracks at a Northern Westchester train station, causing brief Metro-North service delays. The incident happened on Tuesday, Oct. 24 around 8:30 p.m., when a woman accidentally fell on tracks at the Bedford Hills train station, according to an MTA spokesperson. The woman was later assisted and treated by EMS personnel at the scene. She was later taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, officials said. The incident caused temporary delays of up to 25 minutes for Metro-North trains, officials added.

by Ben Crnic

10/25/2023

Obituaries

New Rochelle Native Richard Roundtree, Known For 'Shaft' Film Series, Dies Westchester native Richard Roundtree, who was known for portraying John Shaft in the popular "Shaft" film series and broke ground as one of the first Black action heroes, has died after a battle with cancer. Roundtree, who was born in New Rochelle in 1942, died on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 24 at the age of 81 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, according to numerous reports. After beginning his acting career in 1963, Roundtree landed what many consider to be his most iconic role in the 1971 film "Shaft," in which he played Detective John Shaft. He also starred in several sequels to the f…

by Ben Crnic

10/25/2023

Politics

NY AG James Joins Lawsuit Against Meta With 32 Other States: 'They Must Be Held Accountable' New York Attorney General Letitia James and a group of attorneys general from 32 other states have filed a federal lawsuit against Meta for contributing to a mental health crisis among young people, officials announced. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges that the social media company knowingly designed and implemented features on Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms that purposefully take advantage of children and teens, James' office announced on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Additionally, the lawsuit also charges Meta with collecting…

by Ben Crnic

10/25/2023

Police & Fire

Tuckahoe Police Chief Retires After 41 Years With Department: 'Forever Grateful' A police department in Westchester has a new chief following the retirement of its former leader after over four decades as an officer. Following the retirement of Chief John Costanzo, the Tuckahoe Police Department has named Lieutenant Larry Rotta as its new leader, the department announced on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Rotta's promotion came days after Costanzo announced that he would be stepping down from his position. In a letter published on the department's social media pages, Costanzo reflected on his 41 years with Tuckahoe Police. "My career in law enforcemen…

by Ben Crnic

10/25/2023

Business

'Elegant' Eatery Opens Up New Location In Yonkers An Italian eatery that claims to serve some of the best pizzas in its area has reopened at a new location in Westchester. Marcellino's Restaurant and Lounge celebrated its grand reopening inside the Royal Regency Hotel at 165 Tuckahoe Rd. in Yonkers with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Monday, Oct. 23. The celebration was visited by Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and other city officials, who said the new establishment boasts an "elegant dining area" and a patio for special occasions. Additionally, the ceremony was also attended by the 11-year-old son of the owners, who got to witness the op…

by Ben Crnic

10/25/2023

News

Ossining Judge Admonished For Trying To Influence Mail Carrier's Parking Fine A Northern Westchester town court justice has been admonished for attempting to influence a fellow judge to be lenient with his mail carrier's parking ticket fine, officials announced. The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct announced on Monday, Oct. 23 that Benjamin L.F. Leavitt, who serves as a Justice of the Ossining Town Court, was admonished for trying to get his colleague to go easy on his mail carrier, who had received parking tickets unrelated to her job with the postal service. According to the Commission, in September 2021, Leavitt was approached by his…

by Ben Crnic

10/24/2023

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