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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

Update: Woman Saved In Police Shooting In Hudson Valley Hospitalized With Severe Injuries Police have provided an update on the condition of a woman who was rescued from certain death after her attacker was shot and killed by authorities. Earlier Report - Man Shot Dead By Officers To Stop Him From Stabbing Woman In Southeast, Authorities Say The woman was involved in a domestic incident on Tuesday, Jan. 10 that began in Putnam County on Amawalk Road in Kent when she was abducted by her attacker in a domestic incident, who then drove to Southeast. There, police found the man's vehicle on Fields Corner Road near Pugsley Road, where the suspect began attackin…

by Ben Crnic

01/11/2023

Police & Fire

Armed Robbers Hit Post Office In Waccabuc, Police Say Police are investigating an armed robbery of a post office in Northern Westchester. On Tuesday, Jan. 10, around 4:30 p.m., police in Waccabuc responded to the post office located at 2 Post Office Rd. to a reported armed robbery, according to Lewisboro Police. No injuries were reported from the robbery. Police were still on the scene as of around 7 p.m., and are still investigating the incident. Multiple police departments are involved in the investigation. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

by Ben Crnic

01/10/2023

Schools

'Difficult Decision': Superintendent Of New Rochelle School District Resigns After 2 Years The superintendent of a Westchester County school district has announced that he will be leaving his position. New Rochelle superintendent Jonathan Raymond will step down from his position at the end of the 2022-23 school year, he announced on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Raymond cited a need to move back to the Boston area to support his family as the reason for his departure. "While this was a very difficult decision for me and comes sooner than I hoped, I believe it is the best decision for me at this time," Raymond said in his announcement. Raymond, who began his tim…

by Ben Crnic

01/10/2023

Police & Fire

Man Shot Dead By Officers To Stop Him From Stabbing Woman In Hudson Valley, Authorities Say A man was fatally shot by police in the Hudson Valley in an effort to prevent him from killing a woman after abducting her, according to authorities. On Tuesday, Jan. 10, around 9:45 a.m., agencies in Putnam County responded to a domestic violence incident in Kent that involved an abduction, according to Captain Michael Grossi of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. The suspect's vehicle was then located in Southeast by Pugsley Road, where the man was seen violently attacking a woman with a knife. Deputies then shot the man to prevent him from further attacking the woman, police…

by Ben Crnic

01/10/2023

Police & Fire

Car Flips On Side, Closing Hudson Valley Road A crash in the Hudson Valley left a car perched on its side and a road closed for a period of time. On Friday, Jan. 6, around 4 p.m., officials in Putnam County responded to an accident in Mahopac on Clark Place for a reported vehicle rollover, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department. Luckily, no injuries were reported. The road was closed for a half hour as crews worked to clear the scene, officials said.

by Ben Crnic

01/10/2023

Police & Fire

New Charges For Teens Who Stabbed 16-Year-Old At School In Yonkers: Police Two teens who allegedly stabbed a 16-year-old student at a school in Westchester County have been handed new murder charges, police said. Earlier Report - 16-Year-Old Stabbed At School By 2 Older Teens In Yonkers After attacking the victim at Yonkers Middle High School at 150 Rockland Ave. on Friday, Jan. 6, two 17-years-olds have been charged with second-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault, according to Yonkers Police. The attack started in a second-floor bathroom in the school when the two older teens began attacking the victim and worsened when&nb…

by Ben Crnic

01/10/2023

Business

Iconic CT Eatery Narrows Down Closing Date After 30 Years In Business After announcing that it will be closing after 30 years in business, a popular restaurant in Connecticut is offering an update with a more specific time as to when customers can expect it to shut its doors. Earlier Report - Chowder Pot Of Hartford Will Soon Close After Nearly 30 Years In Business The Chowder Pot of Hartford announced that it will close at the end of March 2023, the owners said in a post on Sunday, Jan. 8. The update came after the restaurant originally announced its closure on Tuesday, Jan. 3. After that announcement, the owners said that much "misinformat…

by Ben Crnic

01/10/2023

Police & Fire

Firefighters Battle House Fire, Ignited Propane Supply, Live Wires All At Once In CT A Connecticut house fire that also ignited a propane supply and knocked down power lines left one person injured. On Sunday, Jan. 8 around 5:30 a.m., firefighters in Middlesex County were sent to a home in Clinton located in the area of Nod Road and East Shore Drive for a reported house fire, according to the Clinton Volunteer Fire Department. Once there, firefighters had to contend with the structure fire, the ignited propane supply, and live power wires that had been knocked down onto the ground. A nearby garage was also exposed to the flames. One person was taken to a …

by Ben Crnic

01/09/2023

Police & Fire

Fire Damages Peekskill Home A late morning basement fire sent firefighters in droves to a home in Northern Westchester. On Sunday, Jan. 8, around 11:30 a.m., firefighters responded to a residence in Peekskill on Crompond Road (Route 202) after smoke was seen coming out of the two-and-a-half-story home. Once there, firefighters then realized the fire was coming from the basement and called for help from off-duty members. The fire was then put out within minutes after an "aggressive attack," according to the Peekskill Professional Firefighters Local 2343. After the blaze was extinguished, firefig…

by Ben Crnic

01/09/2023

Obituaries

Former School Principal From Bedford Dies After 'Courageous' ALS Battle A former elementary school principal from Northern Westchester has died after a hard-fought battle with ALS. Katonah resident David Wallick died on Wednesday, Jan. 4 at the age of 60, according to his obituary. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1962 before moving to New York and growing up in Eastchester, Wallick spent his life in education and became an elementary school teacher for more than two decades. He then eventually became the principal of Haldane Elementary School in Cold Spring. Wallick was drawn to his career because he loved knowing he could help p…

by Ben Crnic

01/09/2023

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