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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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Traffic
Lane Closure: Stretch Of I-684 In Southeast To Be Affected Lane Closure: Stretch Of I-684 In Southeast To Be Affected
Lane Closure: Stretch Of I-684 In Southeast To Be Affected Traffic on a stretch of a busy highway in the Hudson Valley will soon be slowed by an upcoming lane reduction, officials announced.  Southbound I-684 is set to be reduced to one lane between Exit 9 (I-84) and Exit 8 (Hardscrabble Road) in the Putnam County town of Southeast on Thursday, June 13, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The closure will last between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. and will allow crews to perform bridge work, officials added. 

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Politics
New Poll Released On Latimer-Bowman Democratic Congressional Primary In Westchester New Poll Released On Latimer-Bowman Democratic Congressional Primary In Westchester
New Poll Released On Latimer-Bowman Democratic Congressional Primary In Westchester As the race between Westchester County Executive George Latimer and incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman for New York's 16th District seat heats up, an all-new poll is giving a glimpse of who may emerge victorious.  According to a poll conducted by Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill released on Tuesday, June 11, Latimer currently leads Bowman 48 percent to 31 percent. Meanwhile, 21 percent of voters are still undecided.  The 16th district includes the southern part of Westchester, including the suburban cities of White Plains, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, New Rochelle, and Rye, and a s…

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Lifestyle
Hudson Valley's Martha Stewart Attends Local Gala Celebrating Nonprofit's 85th Anniversary Hudson Valley's Martha Stewart Attends Local Gala Celebrating Nonprofit's 85th Anniversary
Hudson Valley's Martha Stewart Attends Local Gala Celebrating Nonprofit's 85th Anniversary Northern Westchester resident and iconic homemaker Martha Stewart was one of the attendees of an annual gala celebrating the 85th anniversary of a nonprofit dedicated to serving county youth.  The 82-year-old Stewart, a longtime resident of the hamlet of Katonah, was seen at the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester's 29th Annual Humanitarian Award Gala on Friday, June 7.  The event, held at the Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, celebrated the 85th anniversary of the organization, which runs programs for youth aged six months to 18 years from more than 40 …

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Police & Fire
Commercial Building Catches On Fire In Mount Vernon Commercial Building Catches On Fire In Mount Vernon
Commercial Building Catches On Fire In Mount Vernon Thanks to quick action from firefighters, a blaze at a commercial building in Westchester was stopped from being worse than it could have been. The fire happened on Tuesday, June 11 around 5:15 p.m., when firefighters found light smoke coming from the roof of 11 Prospect Ave. in Mount Vernon, which contains several storefronts. According to Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard, firefighters soon reported the incident as a working fire and quickly extinguished it.  No injuries to occupants or firefighters were reported following the blaze, Patterson-Howard said.  "The …

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Police & Fire
Update: 18-Year-Old Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting By Rec Center In Mount Vernon Update: 18-Year-Old Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting By Rec Center In Mount Vernon
Update: 18-Year-Old Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting By Rec Center In Mount Vernon An 18-year-old man faces an attempted murder charge following a shooting that happened behind a recreation center in Westchester, officials announced. On Tuesday, June 11, just after 7 p.m., 18-year-old Jayden Campbell of Mount Vernon was arrested in connection with a shooting that happened on Friday, June 7, according to Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard. Earlier Report - Shots Fired At Mount Vernon Intersection: Suspect Eludes Police After Chase On the day of the shooting, around 4:45 p.m. at 42 West 4th St. near the Doles Recreation Center rear yard, Mount Vernon…

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Traffic
Lane Closure: Hutchinson River Parkway To Be Affected In Harrison, Scarsdale Lane Closure: Hutchinson River Parkway To Be Affected In Harrison, Scarsdale
Lane Closure: Hutchinson River Parkway To Be Affected In Harrison, Scarsdale Officials are advising motorists who travel in Westchester to watch out for an upcoming lane closure that will affect traffic on a busy parkway in multiple municipalities.  A single lane of the southbound Hutchinson River Parkway between Exit 14 (Route 127) in Harrison and Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) in Scarsdale will close on both Wednesday, June 12, and Thursday, June 13, the New York State Department of Transportation announced.  Officials added that the closure will last between 7:30 p.m. and 5 a.m. both days. The closure will allow crews to perform bridge work. 

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Lifestyle
Retired Rye Brook Detective Appears On TV Episode Spotlighting Brutal Murder Case Retired Rye Brook Detective Appears On TV Episode Spotlighting Brutal Murder Case
Retired Rye Brook Detective Appears On TV Episode Spotlighting Brutal Murder Case A retired Westchester County detective appeared on an episode of a true crime television series focusing on the notorious murder of Ben Novack, Jr. at a hotel in the area.  Retired Detective Sergeant Terence Wilson of the Rye Brook Police Department appeared on an episode of Oxygen Network's "Sins of the South," the department announced on social media on Tuesday, June 11.  The episode, which aired on Sunday, June 9, focused on the July 2009 homicide of Ben Novack, Jr., who was killed while staying at the Rye Town Hilton on July 12, 2009.  Related Report - New TV …

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Obituaries
Public Servant From Elmsford Who Dedicated Life To Less Fortunate Dies Public Servant From Elmsford Who Dedicated Life To Less Fortunate Dies
Public Servant From Elmsford Who Dedicated Life To Less Fortunate Dies A Westchester woman who spent decades working toward helping the less fortunate through various organizations and churches is being remembered for her effectiveness and big heart.  Lola Daniels Hunter of Elmsford died on Sunday, May 12, according to her obituary. Her age was not made public.  Born in Tuskegee, Alabama, Hunter eventually moved to Westchester, where she entrenched herself in her community through various committees and organizations. This included eight years as President of the White Plains Greenburgh Chapter of the NAACP; Board Membership in the Greenbur…

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Business
New Cafe To Celebrate Opening In Irvington: 'We Look Forward To Seeing You There' New Cafe To Celebrate Opening In Irvington: 'We Look Forward To Seeing You There'
New Cafe To Celebrate Opening In Irvington: 'We Look Forward To Seeing You There' Coffee lovers in Westchester, mark your calendars — an all-new cafe dedicated to enhancing its customers' daily caffeine intake will soon be celebrating its opening.  LuDy Cafe, located in Irvington at 7 North Astor St., will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 15 at 11 a.m. The establishment, founded by husband and wife Tim and Ashley Akapo, aims to "enhance your coffee experience and make every moment memorable," according to its Yelp page. During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which will feature live music and giveaways, the eatery will offer coffee and complimentar…

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Police & Fire
Man Charged After Abandoning 2 Dogs On Lake Carmel Road, Officials Say Man Charged After Abandoning 2 Dogs On Lake Carmel Road, Officials Say
Man Charged After Abandoning 2 Dogs On Lake Carmel Road, Officials Say A 64-year-old man faces criminal charges after allegedly abandoning two dogs on the side of a Hudson Valley road, authorities announced. The arrest stemmed from an incident on Thursday, June 6, when the Putnam County SPCA learned that two dachshund mix dogs had been found the day before by a good samaritan on Longfellow Drive in the Lake Carmel area of the town of Kent.  According to the SPCA, the dogs were then put into the custody of the Town of Kent Dog Control Officer Mary Madsen, who had learned they allegedly belonged to a Dutchess County resident from Wappingers Falls.  Fo…

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