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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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Politics
Westchester Rep. Lawler Co-Sponsors Bill Allowing Trump To Negotiate Greenland Purchase: Report Westchester Rep. Lawler Co-Sponsors Bill Allowing Trump To Negotiate Greenland Purchase: Report
Westchester Rep. Lawler Co-Sponsors Bill Allowing Trump To Negotiate Greenland Purchase: Report Hudson Valley Rep. Mike Lawler is one of several members of Congress who is supporting a bill that would allow President-elect Donald Trump to begin negotiations with Denmark to acquire Greenland, according to a report by Axios.  Lawler, a Republican who represents New York's 17th Congressional District, is one of about a dozen members of Congress to co-sponsor the "Make Greenland Great Again Act," which was introduced by Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles, according to Axios. The 17th Congressional District consists of all of Rockland and Putnam counties, most of Northern Westch…

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Police & Fire
16-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Laptop, Vehicle Key From Mamaroneck Bedroom 16-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Laptop, Vehicle Key From Mamaroneck Bedroom
16-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Laptop, Vehicle Key From Mamaroneck Bedroom A teenager was apprehended thanks to a 13-year-old boy who woke up to him allegedly burglarizing his bedroom in Westchester, police announced. The incident happened at a residence on Hinman Place in Mamaroneck around midnight on Tuesday, Jan. 14, when a break-in was reported to the Village of Mamaroneck Police, the department announced on Wednesday, Jan. 15.  The 13-year-old boy woke up to find two intruders searching his room for valuables. The suspects reportedly stole several items, including a laptop, two Sony PlayStations, two iPhones, an Apple Watch, and a vehicle key fob, before…

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Police & Fire
8 Injured In Bus Crash In Lewisboro (UPDATE) 8 Injured In Bus Crash In Lewisboro (UPDATE)
8 Injured In Bus Crash In Lewisboro (Update) This story has been updated.  A crash involving a bus on Route 35 in Northern Westchester resulted in numerous people being taken to a nearby hospital. The crash happened on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 15 around 3:45 p.m. and involved an Ability Beyond bus, according to Lewisboro Police Chief David Alfano.  According to Alfano, the bus had been heading east towards Connecticut on Route 35 in front of Cameron's Deli. At the time of the crash, two cars had been stopped in front of it. The first had been trying to make a left into the deli. To avoid hitting these two cars, the bus tr…

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News
Battery Storage Facilities: Proposed Law Aims To Help Stop 'Explosive Fires' In Westchester Battery Storage Facilities: Proposed Law Aims To Help Stop 'Explosive Fires' In Westchester
Battery Storage Facilities: Proposed Law Aims To Help Stop 'Explosive Fires' In Westchester Westchester is taking a proactive step to ensure the safety of battery energy storage facilities with a proposed notification law, officials announced. The law, announced by County Executive Ken Jenkins at the Department of Emergency Services in Valhalla on Wednesday, Jan. 15, outlines notification requirements for municipalities to report new or modified battery energy storage facilities to the county.   This would allow the county to maintain up-to-date records and improve coordination for planning and emergency responses, officials said. "The bottom-line is we all need to be o…

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Obituaries
Devoted Yonkers Father Dies After Aggressive Cancer Returns: 'Free Spirit' Devoted Yonkers Father Dies After Aggressive Cancer Returns: 'Free Spirit'
Devoted Yonkers Father Dies After Aggressive Cancer Returns: 'Free Spirit' Yonkers resident Derek Leach was known as a much-loved father, brother, and friend before his death following a brave battle with cancer.  Leach, who was recently diagnosed with throat cancer in the summer of 2024, fought valiantly through aggressive treatments. While the cancer was initially removed, it tragically returned, and despite his immense strength and courage, he was unable to overcome the disease and died at the age of 57 on Monday, Jan. 6, his family said.  Described as a free spirit with a heart full of love, Leach leaves behind his children, Erik, Shonae, and Solange…

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Schools
Lockdown Alarm Goes Off In Error At Peekskill Middle School, Police Respond Lockdown Alarm Goes Off In Error At Peekskill Middle School, Police Respond
Lockdown Alarm Goes Off In Error At Peekskill Middle School, Police Respond An accidental lockdown alarm went off at a Northern Westchester middle school and prompted an immediate police response, school officials said. The incident happened on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at Peekskill Middle School, when a lockdown alarm was triggered "by error," according to a message from the district.  Police responded to the school and cleared the building, officials added.  "All students at all schools are safe and instruction is continuing as normal," district officials said.

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Police & Fire
Fight With Metal Pipe Over Parking Space Leads To Arrest In Mount Vernon (UPDATE) Fight With Metal Pipe Over Parking Space Leads To Arrest In Mount Vernon (UPDATE)
Fight With Metal Pipe Over Parking Space Leads To Arrest In Mount Vernon (Update) A woman has been arrested following an altercation over a parking space in Mount Vernon that left two people injured, authorities announced.  The incident happened on Monday, Jan. 13, around 10:30 p.m. in front of 100 North Columbus Avenue, according to Mount Vernon city officials.    The dispute, which involved at least four individuals, escalated into a physical altercation that reportedly involved the use of a metal pipe, officials said. Two men sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were treated and released from Jacobi Medical Center. Initial reports of a stabbing …

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Police & Fire
Fires Go Up At Condo Complex, Home On Same Night In Carmel Fires Go Up At Condo Complex, Home On Same Night In Carmel
Fires Go Up At Condo Complex, Home On Same Night In Carmel Firefighters in a Putnam County town were kept busy with blazes at a condominium complex and residence on the same night. The fires happened in Carmel on Saturday night, Jan. 11, the town's fire department said on Tuesday, Jan. 14.  The first occurred at the Kings Grant Condominiums, where a cooking fire began in an appliance. Luckily, crews were able to contain the flames to the appliance and prevent further damage. The second incident happened at a home on Kelly Ridge Road, where a chimney fire began. Crews battled it for an hour before returning to service.  No injuries …

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News
18-Year-Old Accused Of Raping Teen On Boat In Croton-On-Hudson: Police 18-Year-Old Accused Of Raping Teen On Boat In Croton-On-Hudson: Police
18-Year-Old Accused Of Raping Teen On Boat In Croton-On-Hudson: Police An 18-year-old Putnam County man was apprehended following an investigation into the sexual assault of a teen reported at a Northern Westchester marina, police announced. Brewster resident Azgan Mataj was arrested on Monday, Jan. 13 in connection with an incident at the Half Moon Bay Marina in Croton-on-Hudson on Saturday, Nov. 2, the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department announced on Tuesday, Jan. 14.  According to the department, on the day of the incident, detectives were told of a sexual assault at the marina and advised the 15-year-old victim to go to Westchester Medic…

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Business
Celeb Chef Peter X. Kelly Joins Re-Launched Restaurant In Chappaqua Celeb Chef Peter X. Kelly Joins Re-Launched Restaurant In Chappaqua
Celeb Chef Peter X. Kelly Joins Re-Launched Restaurant In Chappaqua A Northern Westchester restaurant is getting a fresh start with the help of a culinary star at its helm.  Basso 56, located in Chappaqua at 11 King St., announced that renowned celebrity chef Peter X. Kelly has joined the team as they prepare to relaunch later this month with a new name—Basso by PXK—and an updated menu featuring Kelly’s signature flair. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Basso by PXK (@bassobypxkchappaqua) The eatery celebrated its rebranding with a "Pots, Pans & Pasta" brunch held on Sunday, Jan. 12 that f…

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