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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

Driver Hospitalized, Main Road Closed In Hudson Valley After Crash A person was taken to a hospital after a one-car crash that shut down a main road in the Hudson Valley. The crash happened in Putnam County on Tuesday, Feb. 21 around 6:45 p.m., when firefighters in Mahopac were sent to the area of State Route 6N and Boniello Drive to respond to the collision. Once arriving at the scene, crews found that the driver had to be assisted out of the damaged vehicle, according to the Mahopac Falls Fire Department. Members of the Mahopac Falls Fire Department respond to the crash. Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department Route 6N was then closed at the inte…

by Ben Crnic

02/22/2023

Police & Fire

Cat Stuck In Tree: Pet Rescue Gives Firefighters Chance To Train In Croton-On-Hudson While it may seem the stuff of old television shows and cartoons, a fire department was actually called to help rescue a cat stuck in a tree in Northern Westchester. The brave rescue happened at a residence in Croton-on-Hudson on Sunday, Feb. 12, around 10:30 a.m., when a local cat climbed a tree to get away from circling hawks and could not find a way to get down again, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. After hearing this, firefighters raced to the residence and quickly set up a 35-foot extension ladder to reach the scared feline. Soon enough, firefighter …

by Ben Crnic

02/22/2023

Traffic

Lane Closures To Affect I-684 In North Salem A series of planned lane closures will affect traffic on Interstate 684 in the Hudson Valley. The closures will affect I-684 in both Westchester and Putnam Counties, between Exit 8 in North Salem (Hardscrabble Road) and Exit 9 in Brewster (Interstate 84), according to the New York Department of Transportation. On both Wednesday, Feb. 22, and Thursday, Feb. 23, one northbound lane will close between the two exits from 8 p.m. and midnight, and two northbound lanes will close between midnight and 3 a.m. As for the southbound direction, two lanes will close on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m.…

by Ben Crnic

02/22/2023

Lifestyle

New Nature Preserve Named After Gene Wilder In Stamford: Land Donated By Wilder's Widow Stamford's newest nature preserve will be named after famed comedian and former Fairfield County resident Gene Wilder. The new 5.2-acre Gene Wilder Preserve, the 47th nature preserve located in the city, is located on the corner of Scofieldtown and Chestnut Hill Roads in North Stamford, according to an announcement by the Stamford Land Conservation Trust from Monday, Feb. 20. The parcel of land that makes up the preserve was donated to the trust by Wilder's widow, Karen Wilder. “We are so very appreciative of the donation of this parcel and are pleased to fold the 5.2 acres into our ste…

by Ben Crnic

02/21/2023

Police & Fire

Car Crash Injures Person, Forces Trunk Door Open In Hudson Valley One person was injured after crashing their car in the Hudson Valley. The one-car crash happened on Monday, Feb. 20 around 10:40 a.m., when firefighters in Carmel responded to Westshore Drive (Route 38) in the area of Farview Road. After arriving at the scene of the crash, officials closed the road for around 20 minutes until the damaged vehicle, which had its trunk door popped open, was able to be towed away. The occupant of the vehicle suffered minor injuries, according to the Mahopac Fire Department.

by Ben Crnic

02/21/2023

Police & Fire

Injured Man Found In Park Dies In Yonkers, Police Investigating A young man was discovered with critical injuries in a public park in Westchester before later dying of his wounds, prompting a police investigation. The incident happened in Yonkers on Tuesday, Feb. 21, when a man in his late 20s or early 30s was found alone in Grant Park with life-threatening injuries around 8:10 a.m., according to Detective Lt. Dean Politopoulos. First responders then gave the man medical aid before he was taken to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. An investigation into the unnamed man's death is now ongoing. Police do not bel…

by Ben Crnic

02/21/2023

Obituaries

'Good Friend, Mentor': Beloved Deacon From Port Chester Dies A beloved Deacon and former store owner from Westchester known for serving his community in times of need has died. William "Deacon Billy " Vaccaro of Port Chester died on Sunday, Feb. 12 at the age of 89, according to his obituary. A graduate of Port Chester High School, Vaccaro first served with the US Army in Korea before returning home and joining the family business, Vaccaro's Supermarket, which he operated with his brothers Joseph and Anthony for 25 years. It was at this supermarket that Vaccaro helped many people earn their first work experience through b…

by Ben Crnic

02/21/2023

News

ID Released For 48-Year-Old Yonkers Police Detective Who Died Suddenly The name of a 48-year-old member of a police department in Westchester County who died suddenly has been released. Earlier Report - 48-Year-Old Yonkers Police Detective Dies Suddenly Detective Del Caraballo, a 16-year-veteran with the Yonkers Police Department, died on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 19 in New York City after suffering a medical emergency while driving a vehicle, the department announced. Yonkers officials mourned Caraballo's death and remembered him for his dedication to public service. "This detective was known and loved by many in the law enforce…

by Ben Crnic

02/21/2023

Lifestyle

Western CT University Grad Now Works On Major Films In Hollywood Although it's a lot of hard work spread over many hours, an alumnus of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury has achieved his dream of working on major films in California - and says he would not be anywhere else. Guillermo “Gizmo” Rivera, a New Britain native who became a first-generation college student, always knew that he wanted to pursue a career in media and entertainment. However, he faced hardships during his upbringing, as his family could not afford a computer, and his high school counselor would not help him in his college application process because of her experie…

by Ben Crnic

02/21/2023

Police & Fire

Car Flips Over, Slams Into Pole In Croton-On-Hudson, Leaving Driver Injured A driver was left injured after a car overturned and crashed into a utility pole in Northern Westchester. The incident happened on Thursday, Feb. 16 around 6 p.m., when a vehicle traveling in Croton-on-Hudson Old Post Road South flipped over and hit a pole on Nordica Drive, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Firefighters and police then descended upon the scene to help the injured driver escape the vehicle. After the occupant was turned over to first responders, firefighters waited for Con Edison to fix the pole, which took about 90 minutes.

by Ben Crnic

02/20/2023

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