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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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Man Shot Dead By Cop: Full Bodycam Footage Of New Rochelle Incident Released By NY AG Man Shot Dead By Cop: Full Bodycam Footage Of New Rochelle Incident Released By NY AG
Man Shot Dead By Cop: Full Bodycam Footage Of New Rochelle Incident Released By NY AG As the investigation into a Westchester police-involved shooting that left a man dead continues, the New York Attorney General's Office has publicly released the full body camera footage of the incident.  The body-worn camera footage, released by the Attorney General's Office's Office of Special Investigation on Tuesday, July 25, depicts the shooting of 37-year-old New Rochelle resident Jerrel Garris in an incident that happened on Monday, July 3.  Earlier Report - New Update: Man Shot By Cop In New Rochelle Dies, Attorney General Says According to authorities…

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Here's When Beloved, Refurbished Elephant Landmark Will Be Returning To Somers Here's When Beloved, Refurbished Elephant Landmark Will Be Returning To Somers
Here's When Beloved, Refurbished Elephant Landmark Will Be Returning To Somers Officials have revealed when an iconic statue will be replaced with a more durable version in Northern Westchester. The beloved statue in front of The Elephant Hotel in Somers, known as Old Bet, was taken down because officials discovered that it was beginning to crack, Town Supervisor Robert Scorrano said on Tuesday, July 25.  The statue dates back to 1827 when a gilt wood replica of an elephant was installed on iron scrollwork on top of a granite shaft in front of the hotel, which was built between 1820 and 1825 and is located at 335 US-202. The building is now used as Town Hall…

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Drill To Cause Discolored Water In North White Plains: Here's What To Do If Affected Drill To Cause Discolored Water In North White Plains: Here's What To Do If Affected
Drill To Cause Discolored Water In North White Plains: Here's What To Do If Affected Some Westchester residents may soon find themselves affected by a drill that might cause water discoloration, authorities said.  The discoloration may be caused by a drill that is scheduled to be conducted by the North White Plains Fire District #1 on Tuesday, July 25 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The activity associated with the drill may cause discolored water conditions throughout the North White Plains area, authorities said.  Residents who experience discoloration should flush cold water from an outside hose or sink located on the lowest level of their home to correct the condi…

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Police & Fire
Bar Lets Nearly 100 Underage Patrons Inside In Norwalk: Police Bar Lets Nearly 100 Underage Patrons Inside In Norwalk: Police
Bar Lets Nearly 100 Underage Patrons Inside In Norwalk: Police A bar/nightclub was busted by authorities for serving almost 100 underage patrons in a single night at its location in Fairfield County, police said.  The Saltwater SoNo Restaurant and Bar/Jayla Jayla Nightclub on 128 Washington St. in Norwalk was the target of a compliance check for underage drinking on Saturday, July 22 around 11:30 pm., according to Norwalk Police.  Around that time, Norwalk officers who had been patrolling the area of the Washington Street Restaurant District were told that there were numerous underage people drinking alcoholic beverages at the establish…

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Obituaries
Beloved Mother From Ossining Dies At Age 51 Beloved Mother From Ossining Dies At Age 51
Beloved Mother From Ossining Dies At Age 51 A beloved home health care aide and mother from Northern Westchester is being remembered for her willingness to care for those most in need in addition to her joyful nature.  Ossining native Annette Perez died on Wednesday, July 19 at the age of 51 after a battle with cancer, according to her obituary.  Born in Valhalla in 1971, Perez graduated from Ossining High School and went on to work with Atria Senior Assisted Living, where she helped those who needed assistance most.  She also eventually became a home health care aide, which is what she loved to do most of all, h…

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New Details: Child Saw Shooting That Left Father Dead In Peekskill, DA Says New Details: Child Saw Shooting That Left Father Dead In Peekskill, DA Says
New Details: Child Saw Shooting That Left Father Dead In Peekskill, DA Says Officials have released new details about a shooting in Northern Westchester that left a 53-year-old father dead.  Peekskill resident Reginald McClure, age 39, was indicted for his role in a May 2023 shooting that killed 53-year-old Dutchess County resident Ernest Wilson of Poughkeepsie, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, July 24.  Earlier Report - New Update: Fatal Shooting Victim ID'd, Suspect Caught In Peekskill According to the DA's Office, on the day of the shooting, Sunday, May 21, McClure allegedly confronted and chas…

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Politics
Westchester County Legislator Resigns After Scandal: 'My Service Has Become Interference' Westchester County Legislator Resigns After Scandal: 'My Service Has Become Interference'
Westchester County Legislator Resigns After Scandal: 'My Service Has Become Interference' A Westchester County legislator has resigned from his position after he was found to have been subletting an affordable taxpayer-subsidized apartment while living elsewhere.  Westchester County Legislator Christopher Johnson, a Democrat who represents District 16 encompassing much of Yonkers, submitted a letter of resignation to County Clerk Tim Idoni which will become effective on Tuesday, Aug. 1.  In the letter, Johnson said his service has become an "interference on centering the improvement of this County."  "I know that stepping away will allow more time and e…

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New Update: Prisoner Caught After Escaping Custody In Yonkers New Update: Prisoner Caught After Escaping Custody In Yonkers
New Update: Prisoner Caught After Escaping Custody In Yonkers This story has been updated.  Authorities have caught a prisoner who escaped custody while he was being held at a medical center in Westchester.  The prisoner, identified as 24-year-old Geraldo Rojas, was located in the Bronx on Monday, July 24 after 29 hours of "intensive search efforts," Yonkers Police announced  Rojas had escaped from a prisoner detail at St. Joseph’s Hospital on South Broadway (Route 9) in Yonkers during the early morning hours of Sunday, July 23, police said. Earlier Report - Search On For Prisoner Who Escapes From Custody In Yonkers Rojas, who was taken back into …

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Police & Fire
School Fire: Solar Panel Goes Up In Flames In Pocantico Hills School Fire: Solar Panel Goes Up In Flames In Pocantico Hills
School Fire: Solar Panel Goes Up In Flames In Pocantico Hills A burnt-out solar panel caused flames to erupt on the roof of a school in Northern Westchester, requiring a quick response from numerous fire departments.  The blaze happened on Friday, July 21 around 1:40 p.m., when the Pocantico Hills and Archville Fire Departments were sent to the Pocantico Hills Central School for a fire on the roof.  According to the Pocantico Hills Fire Department, arriving crews confirmed that flames were coming from the roof of the building and quickly required a tower ladder and additional help from the Pleasantville and Sleepy Hollow Fire Depar…

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Man Steals Over $50K Of Jewelry From Yorktown Store, Pawns It: Police Man Steals Over $50K Of Jewelry From Yorktown Store, Pawns It: Police
Man Steals Over $50K Of Jewelry From Yorktown Store, Pawns It: Police A 28-year-old man faces numerous charges after smashing the window of a jewelry store, taking more than $50,000 worth of merchandise, and pawning much of it in Westchester, police said.  The arrest stemmed from an incident on Wednesday, July 19, when Yorktown Police were sent to Yorktown Jewelers at 322 Kear St. around 3 a.m. when a burglary was reported.  According to the department, officers arrived at the store and found a smashed window in addition to other signs of a burglary, including several smashed display cases. After doing a complete check of the store, police found tha…

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