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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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Police & Fire

Contractor's Discovery Sparks Arrest In Philipstown Burglary: Sheriff A contractor’s sharp eye helped investigators solve a months-long burglary case, leading to the arrest of a Hudson Valley man on multiple felony charges, authorities said. The months-long investigation began in Putnam County on Tuesday, May 28, when deputies from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported burglary at a home on Route 403 in Philipstown. Upon their arrival, a contractor working on the property informed deputies of evidence suggesting illegal entry into the residence, the Sheriff's Office said on Friday, Nov. 22. Following the contractor's tip, investigators fr…

11/22/2024

News

NY Pet Stores Face Deadline To Halt Sales Of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits Retail pet stores in New York will soon be prohibited from selling dogs, cats, or rabbits under a new state law aimed at ending the abusive practices of puppy mills. Starting Sunday, Dec. 15, pet stores across the state must cease all sales, leases, or transfers of dogs, cats, and rabbits, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Friday, Nov. 22. James emphasized that the law, known as the Puppy Mill Pipeline Act, is designed to disrupt large-scale breeding operations, often referred to as puppy mills, which have long been criticized for inhumane treatment and poor health …

11/22/2024

Real Estate

Modern, Futuristic Home Now Listed For $2.995M In Bedford If you're looking for a home with uniquely designed architecture, a modern residence set on more than four acres in Northern Westchester that's now on the market may be the perfect fit. The 3,737-square-foot home, located at 187 Hook Rd. in Bedford, features futuristic design elements and has been listed for $2.995 million by Houlihan Lawrence. According to the listing, the residence boasts a new facade designed by award-winning architect Belmont Freeman. Other interesting features include glass walls; a heated gunite pool; a great room with "soaring ceilings" and a "curv…

11/22/2024

Police & Fire

Girl Hospitalized After Fight Near High School In Yonkers, Suspect In Custody A suspect was taken into custody in connection with a fight near a Westchester high school that left a girl hospitalized. The incident happened on Thursday, Nov. 21 at around 5 p.m., when a young girl was found with a cut to her hand in Yonkers near the intersection of Warburton Avenue and John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive, down the street from Riverside High School, according to Yonkers Police Sergeant Robert Spink. A preliminary investigation soon determined that two girls fought on Warburton Avenue away from school grounds. During the dispute, one of the girls took out a k…

11/22/2024

Police & Fire

Car Slams Into Tree, Bursts Into Flames In Bedford A driver was hospitalized after crashing their car into a tree in Northern Westchester, starting a fire that stretched to surrounding brush. The crash happened in Bedford on Wednesday morning, Nov. 20, when a vehicle left the roadway and hit a tree on Harris Road, according to the Bedford Fire Department. The car ignited on impact, prompting a quick response from fire crews. The driver was later rushed to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. Meanwhile, crews worked to extinguish the blaze and surrounding brush fire. A Class D fire extinguisher, which is specifically f…

11/21/2024

News

Bobcat Sighting Reported In Croton-On-Hudson, Village Officials Say Village officials in Northern Westchester are warning residents to protect their pets following a bobcat sighting. The warning came in an announcement on Wednesday, Nov. 20 from Croton-on-Hudson village officials, who said they had received a report of a bobcat sighting within the community. Although officials did not specify where the sighting occurred, they urged residents to know how to "coexist safely" with the species. This includes: Protecting pets by keeping them indoors and securing livestock in predator-proof enclosures; Avoiding the intentional and unintentional fee…

11/21/2024

Lifestyle

Lucky Winner For Life: Lottery Ticket Worth At Least $7M Sold At Store In Thornwood A lucky visitor to a store in Northern Westchester is set to receive a thousand dollars every day after buying a winning lottery ticket. A Cash4Life top-prize-winning lottery ticket worth a guaranteed minimum of $7 million was sold in Thornwood for the drawing on Wednesday, Nov. 20, New York Lottery officials announced. Officials added that the ticket was sold at 618 Columbus Avenue Stationery at 618 Columbus Ave. in Thornwood. Wednesday's winning numbers were 27 28 38 39 55 with a Cash Ball of 01.

11/21/2024

Obituaries

CT's Second Female Governor Jodi Rell Dies At 78 Connecticut is mourning the loss of its second female governor, Jodi Rell, who died following a brief illness. Rell, who served as the state's 87th governor from 2004 to 2011, died on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the age of 78 at a hospital in Florida following a short illness, CBS News reported. Rell took office following the resignation of her predecessor, John G. Rowland, who pleaded guilty to corruption charges in 2004. She is the most recent Republican to serve as Connecticut's governor and spent her two terms expanding healthcare and childcare, strengthening ethics laws, and brin…

11/21/2024

Police & Fire

Driver Freed From Wrecked Vehicle After 2-Car Crash Near Ice Rink In Katonah Firefighters had to remove a door to free a driver from their car after a two-vehicle crash near an ice rink in Northern Westchester. The crash happened on Thursday, Nov. 21 around 7:30 a.m., when two cars collided on Jay Street near the entrance to the Evarts Ice Rink at the Harvey School in Katonah, according to the Katonah Fire Department. Arriving fire crews soon realized that one of the drivers was trapped in their vehicle and used portable cutters and spreaders to free them. The driver was then brought into an ambulance. As a result of the collision, Jay Street was closed…

11/21/2024

Lifestyle

Former CT Resident Richard Gere Flips Middle Finger On 'Today' Show: Here's Why Richard Gere began his latest appearance on the "Today" show with a gesture that had to be blurred. The "An Officer and a Gentleman" actor, age 75, appeared on NBC's "Today" on Wednesday, Nov. 20, and started his interview with co-anchor Savannah Guthrie by giving a middle finger, according to a report by People. The gesture prompted shock from Guthrie, who joked, "You just did an obscene gesture on this family morning show! I'm bleeping you!" If you're wondering why Gere chose to start off his appearance like that, it's because the show had just shown a clip from his new …

11/21/2024

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