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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

Business

Popular Italian Restaurant Closes After 27-Year Run In White Plains A well-known Italian restaurant that has provided a spot for families to gather for 27 years has permanently closed. Graziella's Italian Bistro, located in White Plains at 99 Church St., served meals to visitors for the last time on Saturday, Dec. 31, the owners announced on the restaurant's website. The business was forced to close because the building that houses it was sold after the restaurant's lease ended, owner Gracie DiFeo said. "We want to take the time to thank all our wonderful guests and employees for supporting us through the years. We are extremely humbled t…

by Ben Crnic

01/04/2023

Police & Fire

Flames At Purchase College Blamed On Trash Compactor, Firefighters Say A fire at a college in Westchester County was the result of a trash compactor going up in flames, firefighters said. On Tuesday, Jan. 3 around 2:40 p.m., firefighters were sent to SUNY Purchase College to respond to a reported transformer fire, according to the Purchase Fire Department. Once there, firefighters saw that the trash compactor at the north loading dock was on fire, and quickly began working to put it out. After running a hose to the flames, the blaze was put out by 3:30 p.m. Luckily, no injuries were reported. Members of the West Harrison and Harrison …

by Ben Crnic

01/04/2023

Business

Harrison Restaurant Closes After 40 Years In Business A restaurant in Westchester County has permanently closed after 40 years in business. The last day of business for Momiji Japanese Restaurant, located in Harrison at 261 Halstead Ave., was on Saturday, Dec. 31. The restaurant launched in 1982 and was known for dishes such as sushi, shrimp tempura, tuna, avocado, and yellowtail jalapeño rolls. Patrons from throughout the years had previously commended the business's food. "This is hands down the best sushi in Westchester," said Bridgette M. of White Plains in a Yelp review from March 2020. "I love coming …

by Ben Crnic

01/03/2023

Obituaries

Former Cortlandt Town Supervisor Dies After Illness A man from Northern Westchester who was known for his dedication to serving his community has died after battling an illness. Former Cortlandt Town Supervisor Charles DiGiacomo died on Thursday, Dec. 29 at the age of 82, according to his obituary. Originally a native of Ossining before moving to Cortlandt Manor, DiGiacomo graduated from Ossining High School in 1958 as class president before earning his bachelor's degree from Pace University. He then went on to in the US Army Reserves as a Second Lieutenant. Following this, DiGiacomo began a career with Exxo…

by Ben Crnic

01/03/2023

Police & Fire

Video: Police Help Hawk Fly Free After It Crashes Into Greenburgh Home A hawk that accidentally crashed through the window of a Westchester County home was saved thanks to the help of police officers who knew just what to do. On Monday, Jan. 2, the bird of prey flew into a home in Greenburgh, leading the homeowner to call police for help, Greenburgh police said. After arriving at the house, officers were able to throw a blanket over the distressed bird and carry it back outside. There, the bird was able to regain its bearings and eventually fly away, as seen in a short video of the incident released by the department. Click here to watch the video. Luck…

by Ben Crnic

01/03/2023

Police & Fire

Person Seriously Injured After Car Crashes Into Stone Wall In Somers One person suffered serious injuries after a car hit a stone wall in Northern Westchester. The crash happened on Monday, January 2 around 4 p.m., when firefighters in Somers responded to an accident on Butlerville Road and found the vehicle heavily damaged after hitting the wall. Two people were injured in the crash after being ejected from the car. One of the occupants suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries, firefighters said. Both were taken to a hospital in the area.

by Ben Crnic

01/03/2023

Police & Fire

Rolled-Over Box Truck Delays Traffic On I-287 In Harrison A box truck that tipped over briefly caused lane closures on a Westchester County highway, police said. The accident happened on Tuesday, Jan. 3 around 1:30 p.m. on Interstate 287 Westbound in Harrison between exits 7 and 10, according to state police. After the box truck rolled over, the right and center lanes of the highway were blocked. All lanes have since been opened, police said around 1:50 p.m. All lanes are now open. — NewYorkStatePolice (@nyspolice) January 3, 2023

by Ben Crnic

01/03/2023

Police & Fire

Rocks Scatter Over Route 9A After Tractor-Trailer Tips Over In Mount Pleasant: Police This story has been updated. A busy main road in Northern Westchester was closed to traffic for several hours after a tractor-trailer tipped over and spilled a load of rocks, police said. The accident happened on Tuesday, Jan. 3 around 11:30 a.m., when the tractor-trailer and a minivan traveling northbound on Route 9A in Hawthorne just north of Belmont Road collided, causing the tractor-trailer to overturn, block the entire roadway, and spill a load of small stones, according to Mount Pleasant Police Chief Paul Olivia. The drivers of both the tractor-trailer and minivan suffere…

by Ben Crnic

01/03/2023

Police & Fire

Route 9A Shuts Down After Car Slams Into Telephone Pole In Greenburgh A portion of a busy main road in Westchester County is shut down after a car knocked down a telephone pole and caused extensive damage. The accident happened on Tuesday morning, Jan. 3 in Greenburgh on Saw Mill River Road (Route 9A) in the area between Jackson Avenue and Lawrence Street, according to an announcement by Greenburgh Police from around 8 a.m. The portion of Route 9A between these two streets is now closed to traffic for "extensive restoration work," police said. Commuters are asked to use an alternate route, and Beeline bus routes have been rerouted from…

by Ben Crnic

01/03/2023

Obituaries

Yorktown Police Officer Dies After Sudden Illness, Leaves Behind 2 Kids, Wife A police officer from Northern Westchester has died after fighting a sudden illness for two days, leaving behind his wife and two young children. Lieutenant Kenneth Sgroi of the Yorktown Police Department died on Monday, Jan. 2 around 8 p.m. after becoming ill "very suddenly" and battling "valiantly and hard" for around 48 hours, the police department announced. It is not yet known how old he was. The department described Sgroi as an "outstanding" police officer, and an "even better man," in a post memorializing their fallen brother from Tuesday, Jan. 3. "While our hearts …

by Ben Crnic

01/03/2023

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