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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.

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Obituaries
Police Department In Hudson Valley Loses Second Officer In 2 Weeks At Age 55 Police Department In Hudson Valley Loses Second Officer In 2 Weeks At Age 55
Police Department In Hudson Valley Loses Second Officer In 2 Weeks At Age 55 A Hudson Valley police department is facing the sudden loss of an officer for the second time in two weeks.  In a statement on Sunday, May 5, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced the loss of Brewster Police Officer Jose Colon, who died on Friday evening, May 3 at the age of 55 while off-duty.  A cause of death was not released.  According to Brewster Police, Colon was an "excellent officer" who spent two decades with the New York City Police Department and two months in Brewster.  "Our prayers are with Jose and his family,"  the department w…

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Lifestyle
Update: Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri Stops At Westchester Stew Leonard's Update: Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri Stops At Westchester Stew Leonard's
Update: Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri Stops At Westchester Stew Leonard's During an appearance at a Stew Leonard's in Westchester, iconic celebrity chef Guy Fieri gave a shoutout to first responders while holding a bottle signing event.  The special Cinco De Mayo bottle signing event was held on Sunday, May 5 at Stew Leonard's Wines & Spirits of Yonkers at 1 Stew Leonard Dr.  Earlier Report - Guy Fieri To Hold Event At Stew Leonard's In Yonkers During the event, Fieri signed bottles of his Santo Tequila, which he makes with rock star Sammy Hagar. The beloved Food Network star also took time to highlight the Yonkers Police offi…

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Police & Fire
6 Men Nabbed With Loaded Gun, Knife After Traffic Stop On Westchester Highway, Police Say 6 Men Nabbed With Loaded Gun, Knife After Traffic Stop On Westchester Highway, Police Say
6 Men Nabbed With Loaded Gun, Knife After Traffic Stop On Westchester Highway, Police Say Six men face weapons charges following a traffic stop on a busy Westchester highway, including one suspect who led authorities on a short chase, police announced. The arrests stemmed from an incident on Tuesday, April 30 around 1:45 a.m., when police stopped a vehicle on Interstate 87 in Greenburgh after it was seen violating traffic laws, New York State Police announced on Friday, May 3.  After interviewing the driver and five passengers, troopers found none of them had a valid driver's license. Before they could have the vehicle towed from the interstate, a search of its interior rev…

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Police & Fire
1 Injured After Car Slams Into Pole At Northern Westchester Intersection 1 Injured After Car Slams Into Pole At Northern Westchester Intersection
1 Injured After Car Slams Into Pole At Northern Westchester Intersection A person was injured after their vehicle was severely damaged in a Northern Westchester crash. The incident happened on Friday, May 3 just before 10 p.m., when a car struck a telephone pole at the intersection of Bayberry Lane and South Bedford Road (Route 172) in Bedford, the Bedford Fire Department said on Sunday, May 5. Arriving fire crews soon found a single car on the road with heavy damage. The road was then closed and an ambulance arrived at the scene, fire officials said.  The driver was later taken to a hospital for evaluation while crews cleaned debris and vehicle fluids fro…

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Traffic
Lane, Ramp Closures Scheduled For Busy Parkway In Westchester: Here's When Lane, Ramp Closures Scheduled For Busy Parkway In Westchester: Here's When
Lane, Ramp Closures Scheduled For Busy Parkway In Westchester: Here's When Motorists who regularly travel on a busy parkway in Westchester are being warned of upcoming lane and ramp closures that will affect traffic for several days. Lane reductions and ramp closures are planned for the Hutchinson River Parkway in Scarsdale and Harrison beginning on Monday, May 6, and lasting through Thursday, May 9, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The closures, which will last between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. each day, will include:  The northbound parkway will be reduced to one lane between Exit 12 (Mamaroneck Road) in Scarsdale and Exit 14 (North Str…

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Police & Fire
Impaired Driver Hits Fire Hydrant, Knocks It Into Home In Westchester Impaired Driver Hits Fire Hydrant, Knocks It Into Home In Westchester
Impaired Driver Hits Fire Hydrant, Knocks It Into Home In Westchester An impaired driver faces charges after crashing into a fire hydrant and sending it into a Westchester residence, police said. The incident happened on Saturday, April 27 just before 5 p.m., when a single-car crash occurred at the intersection of Ashford Avenue and Storm Street in Dobbs Ferry, according to the village's police department.  Arriving officers soon found a gray 2019 Audi SUV resting on the front lawn of an Ashford Avenue residence, police said. According to the department, it was soon determined that the Audi had been traveling westbound on Ashford Avenue before failing t…

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News
Thousands Raised To Fund Therapy Pool For Westchester Boy Facing Genetic Disorder Thousands Raised To Fund Therapy Pool For Westchester Boy Facing Genetic Disorder
Thousands Raised To Fund Therapy Pool For Westchester Boy Facing Genetic Disorder A Westchester family is seeking help from their community in raising funds to build an all-season therapy pool to provide a sanctuary for their 11-year-old son, who is facing a challenging genetic disorder. The effort was started by Port Chester residents Kristin Testerman and Steven Santiago, whose 11-year-old son, Lucas, bravely faces a rare genetic disorder that has rendered him blind and has forced him to struggle with serious physical and medical challenges.  Although Lucas must overcome difficulties that make activities like riding a bike or walking a struggle, he has f…

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Police & Fire
Resident Catches 2 Men Trying To Steal Car From Northern Westchester Driveway Resident Catches 2 Men Trying To Steal Car From Northern Westchester Driveway
Resident Catches 2 Men Trying To Steal Car From Northern Westchester Driveway Authorities are warning residents to be on high alert after a Northern Westchester resident caught two men trying to steal his car out of his driveway. The incident happened on Wednesday evening, May 1, when a resident of the Whipporwill area of North Castle saw two suspects trying to steal his vehicle, North Castle Police announced on Thursday, May 2. The resident then alerted police, who tried to apprehend the suspects. However, they remain at large, authorities said.  Following the incident, the department reminded residents to stay alert. "If you observe any suspicious activ…

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Schools
Byram Hills HS's Aidan Aldea-Lustig Wins NYS Oratory Event Byram Hills HS's Aidan Aldea-Lustig Wins NYS Oratory Event
Byram Hills HS's Aidan Aldea-Lustig Wins NYS Oratory Event A high school senior from Northern Westchester is officially a back-to-back champion in a statewide oratory speech event.  Aidan Aldea-Lustig, a senior at Byram Hills High School in Armonk, was named champion of the Original Oratory Speech event at the New York State Forensic League Championships, the Byram Hills Central School District announced on Monday, April 29.  During the event, held at The Bronx High School of Science on Sunday, April 14, Aldea-Lustig came out on top amongst 33 other students with a 10-minute address on free speech.  The Orig…

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Police & Fire
24-Year-Old Uses Fake Bills At Darien Stop & Shop: Police 24-Year-Old Uses Fake Bills At Darien Stop & Shop: Police
24-Year-Old Uses Fake Bills At Darien Stop & Shop: Police A 24-year-old man was apprehended in New York after allegedly using counterfeit bills at a Connecticut Stop & Shop supermarket, police said. Brooklyn resident James Breland was processed on forgery and larceny charges on Wednesday, April 24 in connection with an incident in September 2022 at a Fairfield County Stop & Shop, Darien Police announced on Tuesday, April 30.  According to police, during the original incident on Sept. 25, 2022, three men allegedly used $80 in counterfeit bills at the Darien Stop & Shop at 25 Old Kings Hwy North. A Darien detective investigatin…

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