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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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Police & Fire
I-684 Reopens After 2 Tractor Trailers Jack-Knife, Leave Roadway In North Castle I-684 Reopens After 2 Tractor Trailers Jack-Knife, Leave Roadway In North Castle
I-684 Reopens After 2 Tractor Trailers Jack-Knife, Leave Roadway In North Castle Part of Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester has cleared following a crash involving two jack-knifed tractor-trailers.  The incident happened on Monday, Dec. 16 at around 6 a.m., when two tractor-trailers were involved in a crash on I-684 northbound in North Castle, according to New York State Police. The two vehicles jack-knifed and went off the roadway as a result of the wintery weather, police said. Luckily, no injuries were reported. The interstate is now open to traffic. 

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Police & Fire
Wrong-Way Crash: 6 Injured On Hutchinson River Parkway In Rye Brook Wrong-Way Crash: 6 Injured On Hutchinson River Parkway In Rye Brook
Wrong-Way Crash: 6 Injured On Hutchinson River Parkway In Rye Brook A serious crash caused by a wrong-way driver on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester left one person with life-threatening injuries, police said. New, updated report - Wrong Way Crash: Parents, Children Injured On Parkway In Rye Brook, Driver Critical (Update) The collision happened around 12:10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 16, in the northbound lanes near Lincoln Avenue in Rye Brook, according to the Westchester County Police. Authorities said the wrong-way driver was critically injured and taken to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. Five occupants of the other vehicle involved w…

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Business
North Salem Eatery Earns Michelin Guide Star: 'Modern Farmhouse' North Salem Eatery Earns Michelin Guide Star: 'Modern Farmhouse'
North Salem Eatery Earns Michelin Guide Star: 'Modern Farmhouse' A successful restaurant set inside a farmhouse in Northern Westchester has received more recognition from the prestigious Michelin Guide.  La Bastide By Andrea Calstier, located in North Salem at 721 Titicus Rd. (Route 116), is one of thirteen new eateries in the New York City area to receive Stars from the  Michelin Guide, which helps readers discover the best restaurants by listing establishments well-received by its reviewers.  The North Salem restaurant was one of eight One Stars, an indicator of "high-quality cooking." In its write-up of the eatery, …

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News
Filming To Take Place Over 5 Days On This Briarcliff Manor Road Filming To Take Place Over 5 Days On This Briarcliff Manor Road
Filming To Take Place Over 5 Days On This Briarcliff Manor Road Filming activity in Northern Westchester will temporarily impact traffic in a neighborhood for several days, officials announced. The Village of Briarcliff Manor announced that filming for a commercial will take place on Scarborough Road's 400 block starting Monday, Dec. 16 and continuing through Friday, Dec. 20.  To ensure safety and minimize disruptions, Briarcliff Manor Police will be on-site to assist with traffic control, village officials said. Drivers should anticipate temporary delays in the area during this time. "We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to…

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Traffic
4-Car Crash Blocks Lane Of I-87 In Tarrytown, Causes Traffic 4-Car Crash Blocks Lane Of I-87 In Tarrytown, Causes Traffic
4-Car Crash Blocks Lane Of I-87 In Tarrytown, Causes Traffic A crash temporarily blocked a lane of Interstate 87 in Westchester and slowed northbound traffic. The incident happened on Friday, Dec. 13 around 3:40 p.m. on I-87 North just after Exit 8/8A in Tarrytown, according to New York State Police. Troopers said four vehicles were involved in the collision and one person suffered minor injuries. The crash blocked the northbound left lane until around 4:30 p.m., causing a five-mile backup on I-287 East that worsened Friday rush-hour traffic.

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Police & Fire
Cops ID NJ Pilot, Passenger Killed In I-684 Plane Crash Cops ID NJ Pilot, Passenger Killed In I-684 Plane Crash
Cops ID NJ Pilot, Passenger Killed In I-684 Plane Crash Authorities have released the identities of both the pilot who survived and the passenger who died in a small plane crash that shut down Interstate 684 at the border of Fairfield, CT and Westchester, CT counties for hours. Kalmen Goldberger, 26, of Linden, NJ, had reported engine trouble before the single-engine Tecnam P-2008 went down in the center median of I-684 near Exit 2 in Harrison Thursday, Dec. 12 around 7:15 p.m., officials said. Goldberger survived, however, his passenger, Jacob Yankele Friedman, 32, of the Rockland County hamlet of Monsey, was pronounced dead at the sc…

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Traffic
Traffic Stop On I-287: Critical Con Edison Work To Pause Both Directions In Greenburgh Traffic Stop On I-287: Critical Con Edison Work To Pause Both Directions In Greenburgh
Traffic Stop On I-287: Critical Con Edison Work To Pause Both Directions In Greenburgh Motorists traveling on I-287 in Westchester County this weekend are being advised to expect delays as state police hold traffic in both directions for critical Con Edison work.  The 20-minute traffic stop will take place on the Cross Westchester Expressway (I-287) in the Town of Greenburgh at approximately 9 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, according to the New York State Thruway Authority.  The brief traffic stoppage will allow Con Edison crews to install a fiber optic cable above the highway between two towers on either side of the expressway. Traffic traveling eastbound will be stoppe…

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Politics
Yonkers Assemblyman Makes Next Move: Declares Run For Westchester County Position Yonkers Assemblyman Makes Next Move: Declares Run For Westchester County Position
Yonkers Assemblyman Makes Next Move: Declares Run For Westchester County Position A prominent state assemblyman from Westchester is announcing a run for one of the county's top positions.  Yonkers Assemblyman Nader Sayegh, a Democrat who currently represents the state's 90th Assembly District, announced that he would be running for Westchester County Clerk on Friday, Dec. 13.  Sayegh, age 72, said he would bring a "unique skill set" to the role.  "I look forward to campaigning strong in every corner of our great county. The county clerk's office plays such a crucial role in providing services to the residents including legal records, passports, and land r…

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News
Water Main Break Disrupts Westlake HS Campus, Emergency Plans Activated Water Main Break Disrupts Westlake HS Campus, Emergency Plans Activated
Water Main Break Disrupts Westlake HS Campus, Emergency Plans Activated A main break interrupted water service at a Northern Westchester school campus, prompting emergency plans to ensure student safety and school operations. The break occurred on Friday, Dec. 13, on Westlake Drive, leaving the Westlake High School campus in the Mount Pleasant Central School District without running water for part of the day, according to district officials. While repairs to the water main have been made, the district had to await system pressurization to ensure there are no further issues. In the meantime, school officials assembled an emergency response team to implement cont…

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Lifestyle
Yonkers Man's Late-Night Act Of Kindness Helps Cancer Patient Continue Treatment Yonkers Man's Late-Night Act Of Kindness Helps Cancer Patient Continue Treatment
Yonkers Man's Late-Night Act Of Kindness Helps Cancer Patient Continue Treatment A Westchester businessman is being recognized by city officials after providing his services to a young woman undergoing chemotherapy at her most desperate hour.  The heartwarming story began when a father from Maryland was desperately searching for dry ice to ease the side effects of his 20-year-old daughter Lily's cancer treatment. The dry ice was urgently needed for her cold cap therapy, which helps minimize hair loss during chemotherapy.  When the father contacted Chilly Willy & Cool Carl's Premium Ice Service in Yonkers in the evening, owner Willy D’Ariano answered the ca…

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