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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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Former Congressional Candidate From Mount Vernon Gets Years In Prison For Fraud Former Congressional Candidate From Mount Vernon Gets Years In Prison For Fraud
Former Congressional Candidate From Mount Vernon Gets Years In Prison For Fraud A former congressional candidate from Westchester who once held several leadership positions in county and city government will spend several years in prison for stealing restaurant workers' wages and using them for himself.  Mount Vernon resident Derickson Lawrence, age 67, who unsuccessfully ran as a Democrat to represent New York's 16th Congressional District in 2018 and 2016, was sentenced to seven years and three months in prison for defrauding his payroll company's client and a COVID-19 relief program, according to court documents.  Lawrence had been the chief…

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Red Light Camera Program To Be Extended In White Plains Red Light Camera Program To Be Extended In White Plains
Red Light Camera Program To Be Extended In White Plains To protect motorists on New York roads, Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the creation of a new red light camera program in the Hudson Valley and the expansion of other initiatives across the state.  In an announcement on Wednesday, Oct. 23, Hochul revealed that she signed legislation to extend several existing red light camera programs in Westchester, Albany, and Nassau counties.  The legislation also includes the "largest expansion" of the red light camera program in New York City's history, Hochul's office said. "The safety of all New Yorkers is my top priority and we know that …

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New School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Program Announced In Westchester To Catch Illegal Passings New School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Program Announced In Westchester To Catch Illegal Passings
New School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Program Announced In Westchester To Catch Illegal Passings Nearly a dozen districts in Westchester will be participating in an all-new enforcement program that will use artificial intelligence to catch those who illegally pass stopped school buses, officials announced.  In an announcement on Tuesday, Oct. 22, Westchester County Executive George Latimer unveiled a new school bus stop-arm photo program meant to reduce the number of illegal passing.  According to Latimer, every vehicle in participating school districts' fleets will be equipped with cameras that will use AI to detect cars that pass stopped buses. The equipment will be provide…

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Police & Fire
43-Year-Old Man Accused Of Stealing Safe From New Castle Residence 43-Year-Old Man Accused Of Stealing Safe From New Castle Residence
43-Year-Old Man Accused Of Stealing Safe From New Castle Residence A 43-year-old man faces several charges after allegedly breaking into a Northern Westchester, NY home and taking several items, including a safe, police said.  Jerry Montgomery, of Hackensack, NJ was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 24 in connection with a burglary that happened at a New Castle residence, New Castle Police announced on Friday, Oct. 25.  According to the department, Montgomery entered a dwelling and took "various items, including a safe." Police did not specify the exact location of the burglary.  Following an investigation into the incident, Montgomery w…

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Police & Fire
Duo Caught With Heroin, Cocaine, Pills In Brewster After Complaint From Resident Duo Caught With Heroin, Cocaine, Pills In Brewster After Complaint From Resident
Duo Caught With Heroin, Cocaine, Pills In Brewster After Complaint From Resident Two people, including a Fairfield County resident, face charges after they were caught with heroin, cocaine, and prescription medication in the Hudson Valley during a suspected drug deal, police said. The arrests resulted from an incident in Putnam County on Thursday, Oct. 17 just before 10:30 p.m., when a caller told the Putnam County Sheriff's Office that drugs were possibly being sold from a car within the village of Brewster.  Sheriff's deputies responded to the location and found 52-year-old Michael Flynn of Brookfield, Connecticut in possession of heroin and cocaine that he alleg…

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Driveway Paving Scammers Targeting Residents In Brewster Driveway Paving Scammers Targeting Residents In Brewster
Driveway Paving Scammers Targeting Residents In Brewster Authorities in the Hudson Valley are warning residents to be on the lookout for scammers claiming to be from a paving company.  The Putnam County Sheriff's Office detailed the scam in an announcement on Thursday, Oct. 17, saying that the suspects targeted a resident in Brewster.  According to authorities, two men approached a resident and claimed to be from a paving company that had leftover asphalt from a previous job. The duo arrived in a black, unmarked Ford F-150 pickup truck, a tactic scammers use to "appear professional and legitimate," the Sheriff's Office said. Scammers w…

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Police & Fire
Police In NY To Crack Down On Impaired, Reckless Driving Until Halloween Police In NY To Crack Down On Impaired, Reckless Driving Until Halloween
Police In NY To Crack Down On Impaired, Reckless Driving Until Halloween If you will be driving during this year's spooky season celebrations, be safe — police in New York will be increasing efforts to catch impaired and reckless drivers through Halloween.  The crackdown was announced on Friday, Oct. 25 by Gov. Kathy Hochul, who said State Police and local law enforcement will be increasing patrols through Thursday, Oct. 31 to target drunk, drug-impaired, and reckless motorists.  During the initiative, sobriety checkpoints and DWI patrols will be implemented. Law enforcement will also be on the lookout for distracted and speeding drivers, officials sai…

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Trailer Full Of Landscaping Equipment Stolen From Katonah Found 2 Hours Away Trailer Full Of Landscaping Equipment Stolen From Katonah Found 2 Hours Away
Trailer Full Of Landscaping Equipment Stolen From Katonah Found 2 Hours Away Thanks to good detective work and help from community members, a landscaping trailer full of equipment stolen from Northern Westchester was found at a property in the region almost two hours away, police said. The trailer was originally stolen from a property in Katonah during the early morning hours of Wednesday, Oct. 16, prompting an investigation, the Bedford Police Department said on Friday, Oct. 25.  Thanks to a video from community members and license plate reader technology, police were able to identify a suspect vehicle and soon came up with more leads that led them to the Sull…

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MTA To Increase Hudson Valley Service To, From Yankee Stadium During World Series MTA To Increase Hudson Valley Service To, From Yankee Stadium During World Series
MTA To Increase Hudson Valley Service To, From Yankee Stadium During World Series If you're hoping to catch a train to watch the Yankees face off against the Dodgers on their home field, the MTA is adding service to and from the stadium to make your trip a bit easier. In an announcement on Friday, Oct. 25, MTA officials said Metro-North Railroad would implement extra services on the Hudson, Harlem, and New Haven lines during the World Series games at Yankee Stadium on Monday, Oct. 28 (Game 3), Tuesday, Oct. 29 (Game 4), and if necessary, Wednesday, Oct. 30 (Game 5).  Officials detailed the following extra services for each line: Hudson Line:   Eight tra…

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Hendrick Hudson High School Student To Perform At Famous Concert Venues Hendrick Hudson High School Student To Perform At Famous Concert Venues
Hendrick Hudson High School Student To Perform At Famous Concert Venues After years of hard work, a Northern Westchester high school junior will be showcasing their talents at two iconic concert venues along with other gifted singers.  Alexandra Numeroff, a junior at Hendrick Hudson High School in Montrose, will be performing at Manhattan's Carnegie Hall and Australia's Sydney Opera House after being accepted into the WorldStrides Honors Performance Program as an Honor Choir member.  According to Hendrick Hudson School District officials, the Honors Performance Series recognizes students for their talent, dedication, and achievements shown i…

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