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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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Traffic
Lane Closures: Traffic On Route 9A In Mount Pleasant, Briarcliff Manor To Be Affected Lane Closures: Traffic On Route 9A In Mount Pleasant, Briarcliff Manor To Be Affected
Lane Closures: Traffic On Route 9A In Mount Pleasant, Briarcliff Manor To Be Affected Motorists traveling in Northern Westchester are being warned to watch out for a series of upcoming lane closures on a busy main route.  One lane in both directions of Route 9A will close between Pleasantville Road in Mount Pleasant and Chappaqua Road in Briarcliff Manor on both Tuesday, April 2, and Wednesday, April 3, the New York State Department of Transportation announced.  Officials said the closures will last between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. on both days and will allow crews to perform guide rail repairs. 

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News
Update: Missing 26-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Found Dead Update: Missing 26-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Found Dead
Update: Missing 26-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Found Dead A 26-year-old man from the Hudson Valley who had been missing for nearly two months has been found dead.  Putnam County resident Colin Albert Marma of Garrison, age 26, was found dead nearly two months after he was last seen on Friday, Feb. 2, according to an announcement by the Hope Alive 845 non-profit group on Thursday, March 28.  Earlier Report - Alert Issued For Missing 26-Year-Old Man From Garrison "Hope Alive 845 Team sends our love and condolences to the family who did everything humanly possible to find their son," the group said in their announcement, adding, …

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Police & Fire
19-Year-Old Dies From Self-Inflicted Gunshot On Mount Vernon Street: Officials 19-Year-Old Dies From Self-Inflicted Gunshot On Mount Vernon Street: Officials
19-Year-Old Dies From Self-Inflicted Gunshot On Mount Vernon Street: Officials A 19-year-old man died by suicide after shooting himself on a street in Westchester, officials announced.  The incident happened on Friday, March 29, when shots were fired on Fulton Lane in Mount Vernon, according to city officials.  Responding officers found that a 19-year-old man had suffered a gunshot wound and had died from his injuries, officials added.  A preliminary investigation into the death determined that the man took his own life, according to officials.  "The Mount Vernon Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones affec…

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Police & Fire
Rubbish Fire Ignites Near Railroad Yard In Croton-On-Hudson Rubbish Fire Ignites Near Railroad Yard In Croton-On-Hudson
Rubbish Fire Ignites Near Railroad Yard In Croton-On-Hudson Firefighters responded to a Northern Westchester railroad yard after a blaze ignited in a rubbish pile. The incident happened on Wednesday, March 27 around 10 p.m., when Croton-on-Hudson Fire crews responded to a reported trash fire near the old Metro Enviro building on Croton Point Avenue near the Croton-Harmon railroad yard, according to the department.  Crews soon found a smoldering fire in some railroad ties and were able to extinguish it quickly, firefighters said.  The cause of the blaze was not released. 

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Real Estate
Live In Luxury: Sprawling 48-Acre Bedford Estate Listed At $29.5M Live In Luxury: Sprawling 48-Acre Bedford Estate Listed At $29.5M
Live In Luxury: Sprawling 48-Acre Bedford Estate Listed At $29.5M An expansive 48-acre estate in Northern Westchester is now offering a life of luxury and relaxation to those with nearly $30 million to spare.  The luxurious 12,944-square-foot retreat, located in Bedford at 212 Mount Holly Road, is now listed for $29.5 million and includes a 7-bed 12-bath main house, guest cottage, tennis court, pool, and more, according to its listing on Zillow.  The main house, built in 1928, features architecture from the time as well as more modern amenities. Included in the residence is a Smallbone kitchen with an attached family room and solarium; a "dramat…

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Lifestyle
These CT Towns Among Best Places To Live In US, According To New Rankings These CT Towns Among Best Places To Live In US, According To New Rankings
These CT Towns Among Best Places To Live In US, According To New Rankings A brand-new ranking has listed the best locales in Connecticut to live in, including one town that is reportedly among the best 200 places to reside in America.  According to Niche's 2024 Best Places To Live in America, the town of West Hartford is the best locale to call home in the state and ranks No. 159 in the entire nation.  Factors used by the organization to determine its rankings include Public Schools, Crime and Safety, Housing, Nightlife, Good for Families, and Diversity.  West Hartford's high ranking was attributed to the town offering "a lot of bars, restaur…

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Traffic
Road Closure To Affect Stretch Of Route 6/202 In Cortlandt: Here's When Road Closure To Affect Stretch Of Route 6/202 In Cortlandt: Here's When
Road Closure To Affect Stretch Of Route 6/202 In Cortlandt: Here's When An upcoming road closure is set to halt traffic on a long stretch of a busy main route in Northern Westchester, officials announced. Both directions of Route 6/202 (Bear Mountain Bridge Road) between Route 9D and Route 9 in Cortlandt will close on Saturday, March 30, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. Officials said the closure will last from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and will allow for construction work. Motorists should expect delays in the area and follow the posted detour, which will utilize Route 9D, Route 403, and Route 9. 

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Business
3 National Retailers Moving Into Former Kmart Location In Yorktown 3 National Retailers Moving Into Former Kmart Location In Yorktown
3 National Retailers Moving Into Former Kmart Location In Yorktown Several national retail brands will be opening new locations at the site of a former Kmart in Northern Westchester, officials announced.  All-new T.J. Maxx, Michaels, and Five Below locations will be opening in the empty big box store at the Yorktown Green Shopping Center at 335 Downing Dr., Yorktown officials announced on Thursday, March 28.  The announcement follows an effort from the town to fill the space left behind by the defunct Kmart store. "The Town Board has made every effort to facilitate a renaissance for this vital property in the center of Yorktown Heights’ bus…

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Police & Fire
New Update: More Details Emerge About Attack On Children At Park In Yorktown New Update: More Details Emerge About Attack On Children At Park In Yorktown
New Update: More Details Emerge About Attack On Children At Park In Yorktown Authorities have revealed more information about an attack on two children at a Northern Westchester park, including the name of the suspect charged in connection with the incident.  Yonkers resident Tyreek Lewis, age 19, was arrested on Wednesday, March 27 in connection with an assault that happened at Downing Park in Yorktown earlier on the same day, Yorktown Police announced on Thursday, March 28. Earlier Report - 18-Year-Old Caught After Attacking Children At Park In Yorktown According to police, on Wednesday just after 10 a.m., victims at the park told arriving officers that…

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Police & Fire
Targeted 4-Hour Police Detail Yields 20 Traffic Stops, Arrest At Hudson Valley Shopping Center Targeted 4-Hour Police Detail Yields 20 Traffic Stops, Arrest At Hudson Valley Shopping Center
Targeted 4-Hour Police Detail Yields 20 Traffic Stops, Arrest At Hudson Valley Shopping Center Following several complaints from residents and business owners, a targeted police detail at a Hudson Valley shopping center resulted in numerous traffic stops, summonses, and an arrest in only four hours.  The targeted traffic enforcement campaign was undertaken in Putnam County on Friday, March 22 by the Carmel Police Department, which focused its attention on vehicle violations in and around the Mahopac Village Center shopping center for four hours. According to Carmel Police Lt. Michael Bodo, the detail followed numerous complaints from residents and business owners in the area.&nb…

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