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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
Man Nabbed After Firing Round Into Apartment Above His In New Rochelle: Police Man Nabbed After Firing Round Into Apartment Above His In New Rochelle: Police
Man Nabbed After Firing Round Into Apartment Above His In New Rochelle: Police A 34-year-old man has been hit with several charges after firing a round into the Westchester apartment above him with a defaced handgun, police announced. The arrest resulted from an incident on Sunday, Dec. 17 just before 7 p.m., when New Rochelle Police received a report that a gunshot had come through the floor of an apartment on Beechwood Ave., according to Captain J. Collins Coyne.  According to Coyne, the complainant told police that she had heard the shot around 12:30 a.m. earlier that day but had not seen the damage until later in the evening.  Detectives were then …

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Police & Fire
New Update: Firefighter Falls Through Floor, Pets Killed In Somers Blaze New Update: Firefighter Falls Through Floor, Pets Killed In Somers Blaze
New Update: Firefighter Falls Through Floor, Pets Killed In Somers Blaze A Northern Westchester home was destroyed in a blaze that killed family pets and forced responding firefighters to evacuate the building, officials said. The blaze happened on Friday, Dec. 15 around 11:15 a.m., when a two-story residence in Somers on Route 202 caught on fire, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department.  Earlier Report - Firefighter Removed From Burning Home In Somers: Developing Responding crews found flames engulfing the structure and began aggressively battling the blaze inside the home. However, after a firefighter fell through the first floor and into …

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Traffic
Flooding Leads To Parkway Closures In Westchester Flooding Leads To Parkway Closures In Westchester
Flooding Leads To Parkway Closures In Westchester Thanks to a strong storm system that has already left thousands without power, a long stretch of a busy parkway in Westchester has been closed by flooding while stretches of other roadways are also closed. Both the southbound and northbound lanes of the Bronx River Parkway are currently closed from the Main Street crossing in White Plains to the split with the Sprain Brook Parkway in Yonkers, Westchester County Police announced on Monday morning, Dec. 18.  The closure comes amid a potent weather system that has delivered downpours and gusty winds. The storm has caused thousands of powe…

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Police & Fire
Scammer Freezes iPad, Convinces Victim To Pay To Fix It In North Castle Scammer Freezes iPad, Convinces Victim To Pay To Fix It In North Castle
Scammer Freezes iPad, Convinces Victim To Pay To Fix It In North Castle Authorities in Northern Westchester are searching for a suspect who stole a large sum of money from a victim who was convinced to withdraw funds from their bank account by an online scammer.  The incident occurred in the town of North Castle on Thursday, Dec. 14, when an 81-year-old resident clicked on an online spam link while using their Apple iPad and suddenly found that their device was frozen, according to North Castle Police. Soon after, a phone number appeared on the screen, which the victim proceeded to call. The person who answered the phone managed to convince the victim that…

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Police & Fire
Beware of Porch Pirates, Police In Hudson Valley Warn: Here Are Tips To Protect Packages Beware of Porch Pirates, Police In Hudson Valley Warn: Here Are Tips To Protect Packages
Beware of Porch Pirates, Police In Hudson Valley Warn: Here Are Tips To Protect Packages Although the holiday season brings joy and cheer to many, authorities in the region are reminding residents that this time of year also brings out grinches who steal packages from doorsteps.  In an announcement made on Tuesday, Dec. 12, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office reminded residents to be on the lookout for "porch pirates" who steal unattended packages from homes.  The Sheriff's Office gave the following tips to protect packages from these would-be thieves: Use smart package lockers or a nearby convenience store for delivery; Have packages sent to your workplace or office…

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Business
New Eatery Celebrates Grand Opening In Yonkers: 'Quality Is Unbeatable' New Eatery Celebrates Grand Opening In Yonkers: 'Quality Is Unbeatable'
New Eatery Celebrates Grand Opening In Yonkers: 'Quality Is Unbeatable' A sushi restaurant in Westchester that has already become a hit among customers is celebrating its grand opening.  Enbu Japanese Asian Fusion, located in Yonkers at the Boyce Thompson Center located at 1086 North Broadway, held a grand opening celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 13 complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano. The eatery sells a variety of Asian Fusion cuisine including sushi rolls, poke bowls, hibachi, noodles and fried rice, and more. Local sushi lovers especially may want to check out the the restaurant, as it offers a special "Yonker…

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News
Firefighters, First Responders To Receive Tax Breaks In Westchester Thanks To New Law Firefighters, First Responders To Receive Tax Breaks In Westchester Thanks To New Law
Firefighters, First Responders To Receive Tax Breaks In Westchester Thanks To New Law To recognize them for the services they provide to their communities, volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers in Westchester will receive property tax breaks thanks to a new law. The legislation, signed into law by County Executive George Latimer on Thursday, Dec. 14, creates guidelines for property tax breaks for past and current volunteer firefighters and ambulance service members as well as their spouses, according to county officials. "This law recognizes the sacrifices made by our volunteers and provides meaningful support for their service," Latimer said, adding, "We are proud to…

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Police & Fire
Man Nabbed After Stealing Clothes, Other Items From College Dorms In Purchase: Police Man Nabbed After Stealing Clothes, Other Items From College Dorms In Purchase: Police
Man Nabbed After Stealing Clothes, Other Items From College Dorms In Purchase: Police A 24-year-old man faces burglary charges after stealing items from college dormitories in Westchester, police said. Bronx resident Matthew Williams was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 2 for committing burglaries at Manhattanville College in the hamlet of Purchase on Saturday, Nov. 4, according to Harrison Police. On the day of the break-ins, the department was contacted by Manhattanville College security staff, which told police that several students had reported items stolen from their rooms.  An investigation conducted by the department then revealed that Williams, a …

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Weather
Hochul Warns NYers To Be Prepare For Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Possible Flooding From New Storm Hochul Warns NYers To Be Prepare For Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Possible Flooding From New Storm
Hochul Warns NYers To Be Prepare For Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Possible Flooding From New Storm Ahead of yet another severe storm predicted to batter much of New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul is warning residents to batten down the hatches and prepare for several inches of rain, gusty winds, and possible flooding.  The storm system, predicted to arrive on Sunday, Dec. 17 and possibly continue into Tuesday morning, Dec. 19, is expected to bring up to three inches of rain and flooding to parts of the Mid-Hudson Valley, Capital Region, and possibly Long Island, Hochul said on Friday, Dec. 15.  Related Story - 40-60 MPH Wind Gusts From Potent Storm Could Cause Power Outages…

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News
'We Are Disappointed': DPW Worker Sentenced For Hit-Run That Killed Yonkers Teen 'We Are Disappointed': DPW Worker Sentenced For Hit-Run That Killed Yonkers Teen
'We Are Disappointed': DPW Worker Sentenced For Hit-Run That Killed Yonkers Teen A former public works employee has been sentenced for his role in a hit-run crash that killed a beloved 16-year-old boy in Westchester.  Former Yonkers Public Works Department worker Stephen Dolan, age 46, was sentenced on Thursday, Dec. 14 to one and a half to four and a half years in prison for vehicular manslaughter in connection with an August 2022 crash that killed 16-year-old Christopher Jack “CJ” Hackett of Yonkers, according to a report by ABC News.  Earlier Report - DPW Worker Charged For Fatal Hit-Run Crash That Killed 16-Year-Old Stepinac HS Student On the da…

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