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Ben Crnic

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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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Park To Reopen After Bird Flu Scare In Mount Pleasant: Was Disinfected, Officials Say (UPDATE) Park To Reopen After Bird Flu Scare In Mount Pleasant: Was Disinfected, Officials Say (UPDATE)
Park To Reopen After Bird Flu Scare In Mount Pleasant: Was Disinfected, Officials Say (Update) A park in Westchester will reopen on Wednesday, March 12, after undergoing extensive cleaning and decontamination following a bird flu outbreak, town officials announced. Carroll Park in Thornwood was originally closed on Sunday, February 2 after a dozen Canada geese were found dead, later confirmed to have tested positive for two strains of avian flu by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, as Daily Voice previously reported.  To eliminate any potential contamination, municipal workers decontaminated all frequently touched surfaces in the park using a hypoc…

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Schools
School Board President Resigns Suddenly In Mahopac School Board President Resigns Suddenly In Mahopac
School Board President Resigns Suddenly In Mahopac The school board president of a district in Putnam County has announced his sudden resignation.  Mahopac Board of Education President and Trustee Jonathan Schneider's resignation was announced on Thursday, March 6.  In a statement, the Board expressed gratitude for Schneider’s service, recognizing his dedication and contributions to the district. "His contributions have been valued and his commitment to the District will not be forgotten," the Board wrote.  With Schneider’s departure, Vice President Fernando Martinez will now serve as Acting President, in accordan…

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Police & Fire
Chain-Reaction Crash On Sprain Brook Parkway In Yonkers Sends Several To Hospital Chain-Reaction Crash On Sprain Brook Parkway In Yonkers Sends Several To Hospital
Chain-Reaction Crash On Sprain Brook Parkway In Yonkers Sends Several To Hospital A late-night crash on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester involving four vehicles sent multiple people to the hospital, police said.  The accident happened in Yonkers at around 11 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, when a vehicle traveling southbound attempted to switch lanes, causing a chain-reaction collision, according to New York State Police.  According to a preliminary investigation, the driver, a 32-year-old Hyde Park man, attempted to move from the right lane to the left lane, striking a second vehicle in the center lane. That vehicle then collided with a third car in the left l…

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Police & Fire
Woman, 81, Found After Going Missing In Rye Brook (UPDATE) Woman, 81, Found After Going Missing In Rye Brook (UPDATE)
Woman, 81, Found After Going Missing In Rye Brook (Update) New Update: Authorities have located an 81-year-old woman who was reported missing from Rye Brook on Tuesday, March 11.  Doris Borzoni was found after going missing on Tuesday morning, Rye Brook Police confirmed.  More information was not made public.   Original Report: Authorities in Rye Brook are searching for an 81-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s disease who was reported missing on Tuesday morning, March 11. Doris Borzoni was last seen at 8:45 a.m. leaving her home on Jean Lane in Rye Brook, the Rye Brook Police Department announced.  She is described as 5-foo…

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Business
Longtime Mexican Restaurant Closes After Almost 50 Years In Middletown Longtime Mexican Restaurant Closes After Almost 50 Years In Middletown
Longtime Mexican Restaurant Closes After Almost 50 Years In Middletown After nearly five decades, El Bandido in Middletown has served its final meal.  The well-loved Mexican restaurant, located at 536 East Main St. since 1976, announced on Sunday, March 9, that it would be closing its doors.  "For 49 years, El Bandido has been more than just a restaurant. It’s been a home. A gathering place. A place where strangers became regulars and regulars became family," the Tello family shared in their farewell announcement.  "I wish I could say we lasted forever. I wish I could say we fought the fight and won. But some battles aren’t about winning o…

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News
$5K Reward Offered After Dog Found Abandoned in Harriman State Park $5K Reward Offered After Dog Found Abandoned in Harriman State Park
$5K Reward Offered After Dog Found Abandoned in Harriman State Park Authorities are searching for the owner of a Tibetan Mastiff or Mastiff mix that was abandoned in the Hudson Valley's Harriman State Park.  The Hudson Valley Humane Society Law Enforcement Division is asking the public for help identifying whoever is responsible for leaving the dog behind. In an effort to do so, the Humane Society is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest, the organization announced on Monday, March 10. Anyone with information about the dog’s owner or those involved in the abandonment is urged to contact HVHS by calling or texting 917-701-3870, o…

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Police & Fire
Car Hits Tree, Catches Fire In Brewster: Driver Hospitalized Car Hits Tree, Catches Fire In Brewster: Driver Hospitalized
Car Hits Tree, Catches Fire In Brewster: Driver Hospitalized A vehicle crashed into a tree and burst into flames in Putnam County, leaving the driver hospitalized, firefighters said. The crash happened outside the Brewster Elks Club at Route 22 and Milltown Road around 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, according to the Brewster Fire Department. According to fire officials, the vehicle left the roadway, struck a tree, and caught fire outside the Elks Club on Route 22.  Firefighters quickly attacked the flames while Brewster EMS treated the driver, who was then taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

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Police & Fire
Double Shooting: Wanted Man Turns Himself In, Charged In Yonkers Incident, Police Say Double Shooting: Wanted Man Turns Himself In, Charged In Yonkers Incident, Police Say
Double Shooting: Wanted Man Turns Himself In, Charged In Yonkers Incident, Police Say A 23-year-old man who police had been searching for has turned himself in to officers in connection with a shooting that wounded two men in Westchester, authorities announced.  Yonkers resident Keymel Washington, whom police announced they were searching for on Friday, March 7, was arrested on Monday, March 10 in connection with a shooting on Tuesday, March 4, Yonkers Police announced.  Washington allegedly opened fire on two victims following a verbal dispute on the day of the shooting at around 3:35 p.m. Investigators say that prior to the shooting, a brief verbal alte…

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Police & Fire
Massive Fire Destroys Home, Sparks Brush Fire Amid High Winds In Mamaroneck Massive Fire Destroys Home, Sparks Brush Fire Amid High Winds In Mamaroneck
Massive Fire Destroys Home, Sparks Brush Fire Amid High Winds In Mamaroneck A devastating house fire in Westchester required a massive emergency response as high winds fueled the flames and ignited a brush fire, officials said. The blaze began on Saturday, March 8, at around 8:10 a.m. at 2 Carroll Lane in Mamaroneck, where arriving fire crews encountered a fast-moving inferno that had fully engulfed the home, according to the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department.  Strong winds worsened the situation, carrying embers onto nearby properties and placing adjacent homes at risk. View this post on Instagram A post share…

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Obituaries
Hawthorne Girl, 14, Dies: Family To Set Up Scholarship Drive In Her Memory Hawthorne Girl, 14, Dies: Family To Set Up Scholarship Drive In Her Memory
Hawthorne Girl, 14, Dies: Family To Set Up Scholarship Drive In Her Memory Following the loss of 14-year-old Gia Deborah Gentile of Hawthorne, her family is determined to honor her memory by helping other high school students who show the kindness she so often demonstrated.  Gia, who was born in White Plains on June 9, 2010, died on Sunday, March 9, leaving behind a legacy of love, friendship, and selflessness, according to her obituary.  Gia was known for her warm heart, boundless energy, and unwavering kindness. Whether she was excelling in academics, cheering as a flyer on the Westlake Varsity Cheer Team, or participating in student council and servic…

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