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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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Police & Fire
'Aviation Operations' Taking Place In Putnam, Police Say: Here's Why 'Aviation Operations' Taking Place In Putnam, Police Say: Here's Why
'Aviation Operations' Taking Place In Putnam, Police Say: Here's Why Authorities in the Hudson Valley are advising residents not to worry about what's in the sky above popular recreational trails.  In an announcement on social media on Thursday, Dec. 26, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said they are "aware of aviation operations" near the county's bike paths.  Authorities added that the operations are being carried out to help maintain the paths. The Putnam Trailway, a paved path for bicyclists and pedestrians, spans 12 linear miles through the county. It begins at the Westchester border at Baldwin Place and goes to Brewster Village.  It …

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Police & Fire
Christmas Eve Blaze: Firefighters Save Cats, Family Escapes At Southeast Home Christmas Eve Blaze: Firefighters Save Cats, Family Escapes At Southeast Home
Christmas Eve Blaze: Firefighters Save Cats, Family Escapes At Southeast Home A Hudson Valley family was forced from their home during a Christmas Eve blaze that prompted a multi-department response.  The fire broke out shortly after 6 p.m. in Putnam County on Tuesday, Dec. 24, at a residence located at 414 North Salem Rd. in Southeast, according to the Brewster Fire Department.  Crews arrived within six minutes to find the house, located approximately 500 feet from the road, fully engulfed in flames.  The family inside the home managed to evacuate before firefighters arrived, though one family member sustained minor burns, Brewster Second Assistant C…

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Obituaries
Beloved Putnam Doctor, Vietnam Veteran Dies: Remembered For Dedication To Patients, Family Beloved Putnam Doctor, Vietnam Veteran Dies: Remembered For Dedication To Patients, Family
Beloved Putnam Doctor, Vietnam Veteran Dies: Remembered For Dedication To Patients, Family The Hudson Valley is mourning the loss of a cherished physician and community leader, Dr. Jeffrey S. Carr, who died peacefully after a brief illness. Carr, a Northern Westchester resident who called Somers home, died on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the age of 85, according to his obituary.  Born on Sept. 30, 1938, in Brooklyn to Edward and Minnie Carr, Carr was a proud Brooklyn native and lifelong Mets fan. He graduated from Erasmus Hall High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Queens College, where he participated in academic and extracurricular activities such as the Tau …

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Police & Fire
Route 6 Erratic Driver Was DWI In Yorkstown, Authorities Say Route 6 Erratic Driver Was DWI In Yorkstown, Authorities Say
Route 6 Erratic Driver Was DWI In Yorkstown, Authorities Say A 31-year-old man faces drunk driving charges after he was allegedly seen driving erratically on a busy Northern Westchester road, police said.  Peekskill resident Oscar Morocho Villa was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 18 following a traffic stop on Route 6 in Yorktown, Yorktown Police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 24. According to the department, just after 6 p.m. on the day of his arrest, officers were alerted of an "erratic" driver traveling west on Route 6. Police soon found the car and saw it commit several traffic violations, the department said.  An officer then pulled the vehic…

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Politics
Latimer’s Exit: County Executive to Deliver Farewell Before Taking Congressional Seat Latimer’s Exit: County Executive to Deliver Farewell Before Taking Congressional Seat
Latimer’s Exit: County Executive to Deliver Farewell Before Taking Congressional Seat As Westchester County Executive George Latimer prepares to be sworn in as a US Congressman representing New York’s 16th Congressional District, he has scheduled when he will say farewell to his current position.  Latimer, age 70, will give his farewell address on Monday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. The speech will be live-streamed on Facebook, according to county officials.  Following these remarks, Latimer’s resignation will take effect a few days later on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at 12:01 p.m., he said during a public address in November.  Latimer will then transition to hi…

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Police & Fire
Only A Drill: 'Active Threat' Training Held At Iona University In New Rochelle Only A Drill: 'Active Threat' Training Held At Iona University In New Rochelle
Only A Drill: 'Active Threat' Training Held At Iona University In New Rochelle With many students home for the holidays, several emergency agencies from across Westchester were able to hold active threat training on a university campus in the county.  The training exercise was held at New Rochelle's Iona University on Monday, Dec. 23, according to the Yonkers Police Department.  The "realistic simulation" allowed officers to "hone their skills and practice interagency coordination in a critical incident," the department said on social media. The department also posted photos from the exercise taken inside university classrooms. 

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Lifestyle
'Wicked'-Themed Night To Light Up Popular Holiday Drive-Thru In Valhalla: Here's When 'Wicked'-Themed Night To Light Up Popular Holiday Drive-Thru In Valhalla: Here's When
'Wicked'-Themed Night To Light Up Popular Holiday Drive-Thru In Valhalla: Here's When A Westchester holiday favorite is offering a magical-themed night featuring witches and songs from the hit musical "Wicked" just before New Year’s Eve.  Families looking for a festive way to celebrate the holidays can visit Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla, where a "Wicked Night" will take center stage on Monday, Dec. 30.  The special event will bring the beloved witches Elphaba and Glinda to life along the route, accompanied by hit songs from the iconic movie, which was adapted from the 2003 musical and was…

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News
Christmas Miracle: ‘High-Hazard’ Dam Repairs Get Green Light In Cold Spring Christmas Miracle: ‘High-Hazard’ Dam Repairs Get Green Light In Cold Spring
Christmas Miracle: ‘High-Hazard’ Dam Repairs Get Green Light In Cold Spring A Hudson Valley village will soon see vital repairs to its water infrastructure after receiving a multimillion-dollar state grant. The Putnam County village of Cold Spring has been awarded $2.5 million by New York State for critical repairs to its Upper Dam, officials announced on Monday, Dec. 23.  Village officials added that the funding came through the state Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program.  The grant, announced just days before Christmas, will help fund a long-awaited project to reconstruct the dam’s stone wall…

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Police & Fire
Broken Pipe Prompts Emergency Response At Hospital In Yonkers Broken Pipe Prompts Emergency Response At Hospital In Yonkers
Broken Pipe Prompts Emergency Response At Hospital In Yonkers Firefighters responded to a Westchester hospital after a broken pipe set off an alarm.  The incident happened on Monday, Dec. 23 at around 1 p.m., when a broken water pipe in the basement of St. John's Riverside Hospital in Yonkers set off a fire alarm, according to Dobbs Ferry Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Joseph Giuliano. A water leak was found in the basement, according to reports.  More information about the extent of damage was not immediately available. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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Real Estate
Work Begins On 12-Story Residential, Retail Building In Port Chester Work Begins On 12-Story Residential, Retail Building In Port Chester
Work Begins On 12-Story Residential, Retail Building In Port Chester Construction has begun on a 12-story building that will bring more homes and retail space to a Westchester village.  A groundbreaking ceremony was held for 146 Westchester Avenue in Port Chester on Tuesday, Dec. 17, according to developers.  Developers added that the planned development will contain 223 residential units as well as ground-level retail space.  Construction is expected to be finished by Q4 of 2026. 

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