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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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Obituaries
First African American Westchester County Legislator From Yonkers Dies: Was 'Revered Figure' First African American Westchester County Legislator From Yonkers Dies: Was 'Revered Figure'
First African American Westchester County Legislator From Yonkers Dies: Was 'Revered Figure' Westchester is mourning the loss of its first African American County Legislator known as an iconic figure who fought for civil rights and equality for all.  Former Westchester County Legislator and Yonker resident Herman Keith died on Saturday, June 22 after a long illness due to complications with Alzheimer’s disease, Westchester County officials announced on Wednesday, July 3.   Keith, who Westchester officials called a "revered figure," was originally from Alabama and served in the US Army, eventually rising to the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He later moved to …

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News
Child Porn Possession: Former Sports Hall Of Famer From Somers Gets Years In Prison Child Porn Possession: Former Sports Hall Of Famer From Somers Gets Years In Prison
Child Porn Possession: Former Sports Hall Of Famer From Somers Gets Years In Prison A retired teacher and former sports announcer who was once inducted into the Westchester Sports Hall of Fame has been sentenced for receiving child pornography.  Somers resident Richard Leaf, age 76, who is well-known in Westchester for announcing Section 1 boys and girls basketball tournaments for more than three decades, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 2 to a decade in prison for receiving child pornography, according to federal US District Court documents.  Earlier Report - Child Porn Possession: Sports Hall Of Famer From Hudson Valley Pleads Guilty According to federal pr…

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Business
New Eatery To Celebrate Opening In Ardsley: '3 Years In Making,' Owner Says New Eatery To Celebrate Opening In Ardsley: '3 Years In Making,' Owner Says
New Eatery To Celebrate Opening In Ardsley: '3 Years In Making,' Owner Says If you're craving something a little more authentic than instant ramen, a soon-to-be-opening Westchester restaurant has you covered.  Ramen Musashi, located at 800 Saw Mill River Rd. in Ardsley, will hold its grand opening celebration on Friday, July 5 at 11 a.m.  The eatery will be Ardsley's first Japanese-owned ramen restaurant, according to co-owners Paul Luce and Hitoshi Miyawaki, a Kyoto-trained ramen chef who curated the business's menu.  Luce said the restaurant has been a long time coming.  "This has actually been almost 3 years in the making," he said, ad…

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Police & Fire
Officers Save Business Owner, Dog Stranded On Island In Mahopac After Sudden Storm Officers Save Business Owner, Dog Stranded On Island In Mahopac After Sudden Storm
Officers Save Business Owner, Dog Stranded On Island In Mahopac After Sudden Storm A cafe owner and her dog were rescued from the shores of an island in a Hudson Valley lake after becoming stranded following a sudden thunderstorm that knocked them from their paddle board.  The events leading up to the rescue began in Putnam County on Sunday, June 23, when a microburst slammed the area of Lake Mahopac around 5:30 p.m., bringing heavy rains and high winds and knocking down trees and power lines.  During this time, the owner of Mahopac's Freight House Cafe, Donna Massaro, had been paddle boarding on Lake Mahopac with her dog, Joey. When the storm hit, it brought he…

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Traffic
Fireworks Display To Cause Parkway Closures In Valhalla: Here's Where Fireworks Display To Cause Parkway Closures In Valhalla: Here's Where
Fireworks Display To Cause Parkway Closures In Valhalla: Here's Where Those celebrating Independence Day at a yearly fireworks event in Northern Westchester will want to look out for a series of parkway closures surrounding the celebration venue.  The Westchester Parks Foundation's Music Fest & Fireworks celebration, which will be held on Wednesday evening, July 3 at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla at 1 Bronx River Pkwy., is set to bring fun and festivities for countless residents.  However, the event will also impact traffic in the surrounding area. Starting in the late afternoon, the Bronx River Parkway north of Virginia Road in Valhalla as …

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Schools
New Superintendent Takes Command At Carmel School District New Superintendent Takes Command At Carmel School District
New Superintendent Takes Command At Carmel School District An educator with decades of experience is following in the footsteps of her father and stepping up to lead a large Hudson Valley school district.  On Monday, July 1, Erin Meehan-Fairben officially began her position as superintendent of Putnam County's Carmel Central School District, to which she holds deeply personal ties.  A native of the area, Fairben was born in Putnam County Hospital and was raised within the Carmel community until she was around 5 years old. As a child, she used to play on the steps of Carmel's one-room schoolhouse as her father, Richard R. Meehan,…

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Real Estate
Premier Cohasset Waterfront Estate With Panoramic Views Now On Sale For $15M Premier Cohasset Waterfront Estate With Panoramic Views Now On Sale For $15M
Premier Cohasset Waterfront Estate With Panoramic Views Now On Sale For $15M If you've amassed a small fortune and dream of being surrounded by ocean views, an estate in Massachusetts now on the market may be for you.  The Oaks, a premier waterfront estate in the Norfolk County town of Cohasset on Margin Street, is currently on sale for $15 million, according to its Zillow listing.  The iconic estate, located on a 9.41-acre peninsula, features more than 1,800 feet of ocean frontage, a 20,000-square-foot Georgian Revival mansion, more than 4,000 square feet of outbuildings, and more.  The property may as well be a resort, as i…

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Lifestyle
These CT Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say These CT Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say
These CT Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say Several Connecticut restaurants are the cream of the crop when it comes to their wine offerings, according to new rankings released by Wine Spectator. A total of 36 eateries were recognized as winners of the 2024 Restaurant Awards released by Wine Spectator, a publication that serves as a leading authority on wine. The restaurants named as winners of the awards, which were made public on Tuesday, June 25, are (by county):  Fairfield County: L'Escale Restaurant, Greenwich; Tony's at the J House, Riverside; Barcelona Wine Bar, Stamford; The Restaurant At Rowayton Seafood, …

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Obituaries
Longtime Port Chester Firefighter, Marine, Navy Veteran Dies: 'An Icon' Longtime Port Chester Firefighter, Marine, Navy Veteran Dies: 'An Icon'
Longtime Port Chester Firefighter, Marine, Navy Veteran Dies: 'An Icon' A beloved firefighter and veteran from Westchester is being remembered for his lifetime of service to others and his legendary clam-shucking skills.  Rye Brook resident Raymond Nethercott, the most senior member of the Port Chester Fire Department's Washington Engine & Hose Co. #4, died on Wednesday, June 26 at the age of 92, according to his obituary.  Born and raised in Port Chester, Nethercott graduated from Port Chester High School before going on to serve in the US Navy between 1951 and 1955. Nethercott also served in the Marines, his obituary said.  Once …

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News
Putnam Rep Issues Alert For Parking Ticket Scam: What To Watch For Putnam Rep Issues Alert For Parking Ticket Scam: What To Watch For
Putnam Rep Issues Alert For Parking Ticket Scam: What To Watch For A Hudson Valley elected official is warning residents to be wary of fake texts asking them to pay unpaid parking tickets.  In a post on X on Monday, July 1, New York Assemblyman Matt Slater, who represents parts of Putnam and Northern Westchester, warned residents of a fake text scheme involving scammers claiming that victims owe unpaid parking invoices in New York City.  According to Slater, the texts will claim that victims will owe an additional charge of $25 unless they settle their balance. They will also contain a link where victims can settle their "balance."  "Don't …

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