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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

Car Bursts Into Flames At Gas Station In Somers Thanks to the quick action of firefighters, a car blaze was prevented from spreading to fuel pumps at a Northern Westchester gas station. The incident happened on Saturday, Nov. 11 just after 11 a.m., when members of the Somers Volunteer Fire Department were sent to a Sunoco gas station at 253 Route 100, where a car had gone up in flames next to the building. According to the department, firefighters quickly arrived and put out the blaze, keeping it from spreading to the gas pumps. After around an hour, crews left the scene and went back into service. Both Somers Police a…

by Ben Crnic

11/13/2023

Police & Fire

Pregnant Woman Critical After Becoming Trapped Under Car In Hudson Valley: Police Seeking Info A pregnant woman was hospitalized in critical condition after a car rolled down a Hudson Valley driveway and struck her, pinning her underneath it, police said. The incident happened in Putnam County on Friday, Nov. 10 around 5:50 p.m., when police responded to an address on Fenwood Road in Mahopac on a report of a pregnant woman being pinned underneath a car, according to Carmel Police Lt. Michael Bodo. Arriving Carmel Police officers and Mahopac firefighters soon found a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu in the middle of the road and discovered that its owner, 43-year-old Mahopac resident Sheil…

by Ben Crnic

11/13/2023

Real Estate

Breaking Ground: New Development With Affordable Units Under Construction In White Plains A new residential development that will include several new affordable units is now under construction near the heart of a Westchester County city. A ground-breaking ceremony for a new residential project at 8 Chester Ave. in White Plains, developed by the Keeler Markwood real estate firm, was held on Wednesday, Nov. 1, with White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach in attendance. The upcoming four-story development will contain 74 rental units, including nine affordable residences. The building will also offer 75 kilowatts of solar electric generation on its roof; several electric vehicl…

by Ben Crnic

11/12/2023

Police & Fire

Store Owner, 2 Employees Arrested After Selling Illegal THC Products In Mamaroneck: Police A business owner and two employees face charges after illegally selling THC and cannabis products in a Westchester store, police said. The arrests stemmed from a concerned parent's complaint to the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department regarding the Eagle Convenience Store at 127 Halstead Ave., according to the department. The complaint led to an investigation into the business conducted by police and the Village of Mamaroneck Building Department which discovered that the store had been operating without prior approvals or inspections. Authorities also discovered that the store had …

by Ben Crnic

11/12/2023

Police & Fire

Duo Nabbed With Over $1.5K Worth Of Stolen Clothing From Yorktown Store: Police Two men face grand larceny charges after stealing over $1,500 worth of clothing from a store in a Northern Westchester mall, police said. Yonkers residents Christopher Franklin, age 51, and Rafael Godoy, age 41, were both arrested on Sunday, Nov. 5 on grand larceny charges, Yorktown Police announced on Thursday, Nov. 9. According to authorities, around 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, officers responded to Dick's Sporting Goods inside the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown at 650 Lee Blvd. for a reported theft. Police soon found the suspects' vehicle on Route 6 near the intersection with Lee Boule…

by Ben Crnic

11/12/2023

Police & Fire

Drunk Driver Given $20K Bond, Jailed After Being Caught At Bank In Yorktown: Police A drunk driver with multiple convictions in the past decade faces a felony charge after being caught while intoxicated in his vehicle at a bank in Northern Westchester, police said. Yorktown resident Guillermo Almanzar-Estevez, age 54, was arrested on Saturday, Nov. 4 on drunk driving charges, Yorktown Police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Almanzar-Estevez's arrest resulted from an incident at around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday when officers responded to the Chase Bank at 720 Lee Blvd. for a report of an intoxicated man who was about to drive away in his vehicle. Responding officer…

by Ben Crnic

11/11/2023

Police & Fire

Bobcat Sighting Results In Police Response At Armonk School A bobcat sighting reported by staff resulted in a police response at a school in the region. The incident happened in Northern Westchester County on Wednesday, Nov. 8 just before 3 p.m., when staff members at the Coman Hill Elementary School at 558 Bedford Rd. (Route 22) reported a possible bobcat that was seen behind the building, according to North Castle Police. Officers then responded to the school and checked the grounds and surrounding area for a bobcat. However, the animal was not spotted by authorities. Police then stayed at the school to monitor the area during dismissal, au…

by Ben Crnic

11/11/2023

Police & Fire

Know Them? Suspects Try Taking Item From Victim After Online Sale In Norwalk, Police Say Authorities in Connecticut are asking for the public's help in finding two attempted robbery suspects who tried forcefully taking an item from a victim after meeting up for a sale conducted over the Internet, police said. The Norwalk Police Detective Bureau is currently searching for two suspects in connection with an incident that happened in Fairfield County on Thursday, Aug. 3, the department announced on Wednesday, Nov. 8. According to police, a victim was selling an item online and one of the suspects tried to physically take it from them after offering them fake currency. The su…

by Ben Crnic

11/11/2023

Business

New 'Thriving' Eatery Now Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner In Yonkers A new restaurant serving all three meals of the day and plenty of cocktails has officially opened up for business in Westchester. Beer Garden Bar & Grill, located in Yonkers at 887 Midland Ave., is now open to customers, Yonkers city officials announced on Friday, Nov. 3. In a social media post, officials said the new eatery joined the city's "family of thriving local businesses." The grill serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also offers takeout in addition to dining in. Visitors can also stop by the bar to grab a drink. Some delicious menu items include B…

by Ben Crnic

11/11/2023

News

Construction Begins On New Film Production Space In Yonkers: 'Cutting-Edge' An upcoming production space meant to attract filmmakers from across the globe is now under construction in Westchester. A groundbreaking ceremony for the new MEDIAPRO Studios at Great Point Studios facility, located in Yonkers at 1050 North Broadway, was held on Monday, Nov. 6, Yonkers city officials announced. The upcoming facility will be a "cutting-edge production space" that will feature new technology and infrastructure in order to accommodate the "growing demands" of the entertainment and filmmaking industry, officials said. The studios will offer soundstages, post-…

by Ben Crnic

11/10/2023

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