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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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Mount Vernon Sergeant Admits Using Excessive Force In Mental Health Crisis Response: Feds Mount Vernon Sergeant Admits Using Excessive Force In Mental Health Crisis Response: Feds
Mount Vernon Sergeant Admits Using Excessive Force In Mental Health Crisis Response: Feds A former sergeant with the Mount Vernon Police Department has admitted to violating constitutional rights by using excessive force during a mental health crisis call, federal officials announced.  Brooklyn resident Mario Stewart, age 46, admitted in federal court to deploying his taser-like-device seven times within two minutes against a handcuffed individual during an incident on March 26, 2019, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Friday, Jan. 10.  According to officials, on the day of the incident, Stewart and six other Mount Vernon o…

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Police & Fire
Gas Pump Theft Of BMW Leads To Bust At Home Depot In Mount Pleasant Gas Pump Theft Of BMW Leads To Bust At Home Depot In Mount Pleasant
Gas Pump Theft Of BMW Leads To Bust At Home Depot In Mount Pleasant Three suspects were apprehended after stealing a high-end BMW while its driver was pumping gas and attempting to sell it at a Home Depot parking lot in Westchester, police said. The incident began when a woman in Greenwich, Connecticut, had her BMW X7 stolen at a gas station as she pumped gas, the Westchester County Police Department announced on Saturday, Jan. 11.  Greenwich Police quickly identified the suspects and tracked their plan to sell the stolen vehicle at the Home Depot parking lot in Mount Pleasant.  A task force of officers from multiple agencies was assembled, inclu…

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Police & Fire
Fire Breaks Out At Award-Winning Restaurant In Tarrytown Fire Breaks Out At Award-Winning Restaurant In Tarrytown
Fire Breaks Out At Award-Winning Restaurant In Tarrytown An early morning fire caused damage to a renowned restaurant in Westchester, firefighters said.  The blaze happened a little after 3 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Blue Hill at Stone Barns restaurant in Tarrytown at 630 Bedford Rd., when a commercial alarm was triggered at the property, according to the Pocantico Hills Fire Department.  Upon arrival, police and firefighters discovered a cooking appliance fire on the exterior of the building that had spread inside, affecting the first and second floors.  With assistance from numerous mutual aid departments, firefighter…

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Police & Fire
Firefighters Decontaminated After Blaze At Supply Yard In Montrose Firefighters Decontaminated After Blaze At Supply Yard In Montrose
Firefighters Decontaminated After Blaze At Supply Yard In Montrose A large industrial fire at a supply yard in Northern Westchester required the efforts of numerous fire departments and hazardous materials teams, firefighters said. The blaze, which escalated to a second alarm and happened at the Dakota Supply on Albany Post Road in Montrose, began around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11,  drawing firefighters from across Westchester, including from the Yorktown Heights and Hartsdale Fire Departments.  Upon arrival, Yorktown Heights firefighters noticed deteriorating conditions near a storage container holding hazardous materials, prompting ad…

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Road Rage: Man Who Shot Gun At Other Driver On I-95 In Harrison Gets Years In Prison Road Rage: Man Who Shot Gun At Other Driver On I-95 In Harrison Gets Years In Prison
Road Rage: Man Who Shot Gun At Other Driver On I-95 In Harrison Gets Years In Prison A Connecticut man who fired a gun at another motorist during a road rage incident on I-95 in Westchester County will spend over a decade in prison, officials announced.  New Haven County resident Stephen Escoffery, age 45, of Waterbury, was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Friday, Jan. 10 in connection with a December 2022 incident on I-95 in Harrison, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced.  According to the DA's Office, Escoffery fired a gun at another driver’s vehicle during a heated encounter on the northbound lanes of the interstate.  Pr…

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Police & Fire
Live Wires Spark Blaze On Port Chester Street (VIDEO) Live Wires Spark Blaze On Port Chester Street (VIDEO)
Live Wires Spark Blaze On Port Chester Street (Video) Firefighters had to put out a fire started by live wires on a Westchester road. The incident happened on Thursday morning, Jan. 9 on a street in the village of Port Chester, according to the Putnam Engine & Hose Co. 2 of the Port Chester Fire Department. The blaze was shown in a video posted to Instagram by firefighters.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Putnam Engine & Hose Co. 2 (@pcfd_eng63ine) In the video and images shared in the post, firefighters can be seen using a fire extinguisher to quell the flames.&…

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265 New Zero-Emission Buses To Join MTA's Fleet In NY: '100 Percent Clean Energy' 265 New Zero-Emission Buses To Join MTA's Fleet In NY: '100 Percent Clean Energy'
265 New Zero-Emission Buses To Join MTA's Fleet In NY: '100 Percent Clean Energy' The MTA is charging ahead in its commitment to sustainability with the purchase of 265 zero-emission buses set to operate on routes across New York City, officials announced. In an announcement on Friday, Jan. 10, the agency revealed the purchases, which will build on the existing fleet of 60 electric buses and an additional 205 slated to arrive later this year. The initiative is part of the MTA's goal of a 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2040, officials said.  These new buses, featuring regenerative braking systems and lightweight electric traction drives, aim to reduce gree…

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7-Eleven Heaven: $32K Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Yorktown Heights 7-Eleven Heaven: $32K Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Yorktown Heights
7-Eleven Heaven: $32K Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Yorktown Heights It wasn’t just Slurpees and snacks on the menu at a Yorktown Heights 7-Eleven this week—one lucky customer also grabbed an over $32,000 winning lottery ticket as well.  The top-prize-winning Take 5 ticket was sold for the evening drawing on Thursday, Jan. 9 at the 7-Eleven located at 1949 Commerce St., New York Lottery officials announced on Friday, Jan. 10. The TAKE 5 game draws numbers from a field of one through 39, with drawings held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prize. Players are encouraged to check…

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Yonkers Man Nabbed In Bank Fraud, Identity Theft Scheme: Police Yonkers Man Nabbed In Bank Fraud, Identity Theft Scheme: Police
Yonkers Man Nabbed In Bank Fraud, Identity Theft Scheme: Police A Westchester County man is facing serious charges in Vermont after being accused of using stolen identities and forged documents to commit multiple bank frauds, police announced.  Gregory Errico, age 35, of Yonkers, was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 7, by the Windsor County Sheriff’s Department in Bethel, Vermont, following an attempted fraud at Mascoma Bank, the Sheriff's Department announced.  According to the Windsor County Sheriff’s Office, Errico’s alleged scheme involved using stolen identities to withdraw money from banks across the Bethel area. After his arrest in Bethel, Err…

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K9 Helps Sniff Out Hidden Narcotics During Traffic Stop In Lewisboro K9 Helps Sniff Out Hidden Narcotics During Traffic Stop In Lewisboro
K9 Helps Sniff Out Hidden Narcotics During Traffic Stop In Lewisboro A traffic stop in Northern Westchester turned into a significant drug bust thanks to the keen sense of a K9, who uncovered narcotics hidden throughout a vehicle, police said. The incident happened on Thursday, Jan. 9, around 7:50 p.m., when Officer Mulé of the Lewisboro Police Department conducted a traffic stop, the department announced on Friday, Jan. 10. After talking with those inside the car, the officer determined that the driver was operating the vehicle with a suspended license. Further observations revealed suspected narcotics inside the car, police said. To help with the investig…

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