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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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Schools
Longtime Educator Tapped To Lead Elmsford School District Longtime Educator Tapped To Lead Elmsford School District
Longtime Educator Tapped To Lead Elmsford School District A new superintendent has been chosen to lead a school district in Westchester, officials announced.  The Elmsford Union Free School District has appointed Susan Yom as its new Superintendent of Schools, officials announced on Monday, Dec. 9.  Yom will officially step into the role on Thursday, Jan. 2.  Yom, a seasoned educator with 29 years of experience, has held leadership roles in several districts, including serving as Superintendent of Schools in Nyack and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction in Clarkstown. She also previously worked in New Rochelle as…

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Police & Fire
SUV Crashes Into Rock Wall, Guide Rail On Saw Mill Parkway In Chappaqua SUV Crashes Into Rock Wall, Guide Rail On Saw Mill Parkway In Chappaqua
SUV Crashes Into Rock Wall, Guide Rail On Saw Mill Parkway In Chappaqua A woman was hospitalized after losing control of her vehicle and crashing on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Northern Westchester, authorities said.  The crash happened just before 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, near Route 120 in Chappaqua, according to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O’Leary. The woman, driving an Acura SUV southbound, lost control, causing the car to slide off the road, strike a rock wall on the right, and then veer back onto the parkway before hitting a guide rail on the left side. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. The driver, a…

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Lifestyle
Jackpot Joy: Lucky Lotto Ticket Worth $20K Sold At Elmsford Store Jackpot Joy: Lucky Lotto Ticket Worth $20K Sold At Elmsford Store
Jackpot Joy: Lucky Lotto Ticket Worth $20K Sold At Elmsford Store One lucky shopper in Westchester is likely grinning all the way to the bank after hitting the jackpot with a top-prize lottery ticket. The winning Take 5 ticket, worth $20,103.50, was sold at a stationery store in Elmsford for the Friday, Dec. 6 mid-day drawing, New York Lottery officials announced.   Officials added that the ticket was bought at Johnson's Stationery at 4 East Main St.  If you're holding that ticket, congratulations—you just gave your holiday budget a major boost! Take 5 numbers are drawn twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., with winners havin…

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Lifestyle
Hit Shows Turn Yonkers City Hall, Train Station Into TV Sets Hit Shows Turn Yonkers City Hall, Train Station Into TV Sets
Hit Shows Turn Yonkers City Hall, Train Station Into TV Sets Two popular television shows stopped by a city in Westchester to film scenes for upcoming episodes. Both Yonkers City Hall and the city's train station were turned into film sets for CBS's "FBI: Most Wanted" and Max's "The Gilded Age" over, respectively.  Scenes for both shows were filmed over the weekend of Saturday, Dec. 7, as well as Monday, Dec. 9, according to city officials, who posted pictures from the film sets on social media.  Who else managed to sneak a peek at Max's 'The Gilded Age' shoot this weekend in Downtown Yonkers? Our own Yonkers Train Station transformed i…

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Police & Fire
Blaze Tears Through Home In Rye Blaze Tears Through Home In Rye
Blaze Tears Through Home In Rye Firefighters in Westchester quickly extinguished a house fire that broke out early in the morning, officials said. The blaze occurred in the Greenhaven area of Rye on Monday morning, Dec, 9, according to the Rye Fire Department. Arriving firefighters were able to quickly knock down the flames and check for any fire extension before bringing the situation under control.  In photos released by the department, flames could be seen shooting out of the home's roof.  No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire was not detailed. 

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Police & Fire
Drone Captures Massive Mulch Fire As Crews Battle Blaze For Hours In Mount Pleasant Drone Captures Massive Mulch Fire As Crews Battle Blaze For Hours In Mount Pleasant
Drone Captures Massive Mulch Fire As Crews Battle Blaze For Hours In Mount Pleasant A massive mulch fire in Northern Westchester required drone support and hours of effort to contain as crews battled frigid conditions and a lack of hydrants, officials said.  The fire began early Sunday, Dec. 8, when the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department was dispatched at around 12:30 a.m. for a reported brush fire on the Taconic State Parkway, according to fire officials.  After searching the area, no fire was found on the parkway. However, a large plume of smoke led responders to a mulch pile fire burning on Clay Bird Lane in Mount Pleasant With no hydrants nearby, tankers from …

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Police & Fire
Mental Health Crisis Involving Gun Prompts Lockdown At Yonkers School Mental Health Crisis Involving Gun Prompts Lockdown At Yonkers School
Mental Health Crisis Involving Gun Prompts Lockdown At Yonkers School A mental health emergency involving a man reportedly armed with a firearm prompted a lockdown at a Westchester school, police said. The incident occurred in Yonkers around 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, when Yonkers Police responded to the O'Rourke Townhomes on Shoreview Drive after receiving reports of a man in crisis who may have been in possession of a gun. Out of caution due to the location’s proximity to the Robert C. Dodson School, police requested a lockdown to ensure the safety of students and staff, officials said.  Authorities made contact with the man and took him into protectiv…

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News
Westchester Supreme Court Justice Admonished For Improper Communications Westchester Supreme Court Justice Admonished For Improper Communications
Westchester Supreme Court Justice Admonished For Improper Communications A Westchester County Supreme Court justice has been admonished for engaging in unauthorized conversations, officials announced.  In a decision on Thursday, Nov. 7, the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct announced the admonishing of Westchester Supreme Court Justice Lewis J. Lubell for communications he had with fellow Supreme Court Justice Thomas Quinones about a case involving his attorney friend.  According to the Commission's determination, on August 19, 2022, Justice Lubell initiated an ex parte conversation with Quinones about a case involving his pe…

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Lifestyle
Gas Station Jackpot: Lucky Player Snags $33K in Hartsdale Gas Station Jackpot: Lucky Player Snags $33K in Hartsdale
Gas Station Jackpot: Lucky Player Snags $33K in Hartsdale A quick stop at the gas station turned into a life-changing pit stop for one lucky lottery player in Westchester, who snagged a prize that’s sure to fuel plenty of celebrations.  The top-prize-winning Take 5 ticket, which was worth $33,578, was sold for the Wednesday, Dec. 4, evening drawing at a Hartsdale gas station, New York Lottery officials announced. The business where the ticket was purchased was identified as the BP gas station at 74 South Central Ave. (Route 100).  The winning numbers were 1 7 24 26 37.  If you want to try your hand at the game, Take 5 drawing…

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Business
New Shake Shack Coming To Mount Kisco: Here's Where New Shake Shack Coming To Mount Kisco: Here's Where
New Shake Shack Coming To Mount Kisco: Here's Where If you're looking to enjoy burgers, fries, and a milkshake, an upcoming Shake Shack locale in Northern Westchester will satisfy that craving. The fast food chain is planning to open an all-new locale at the site of a former Dunkin' in Mount Kisco at 176 North Bedford Rd. (Route 117), according to a Shake Shack spokesperson.  Although a specific opening date has not yet been revealed, the locale will open at some point in 2025.  The new eatery will serve a variety of burgers, chicken bites, handspun milkshakes, fries, lemonades, and more. It will join locations in Port Cheste…

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