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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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Bear Seen 'Making Beeline' For Garbage Cans In North Salem: Here's Where Bear Seen 'Making Beeline' For Garbage Cans In North Salem: Here's Where
Bear Seen 'Making Beeline' For Garbage Cans In North Salem: Here's Where A hungry bear was seen hunting for trash cans in a Northern Westchester neighborhood, officials said. In an announcement on Monday, July 29, North Salem Supervisor Warren Lucas said that several bear sightings had been reported around the town.  Lucas added that the most recent sighting was reported in the area of Yerkes Road. According to Lucas, the bear was "making a beeline to garbage cans left outdoors and especially bird feeders."  "One bear can cover the entire town looking for food," Lucas said.  According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservati…

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Lane Closures: Stretch Of Busy Interstate In Northern Westchester To Be Affected Lane Closures: Stretch Of Busy Interstate In Northern Westchester To Be Affected
Lane Closures: Stretch Of Busy Interstate In Northern Westchester To Be Affected Traffic on a stretch of a busy Northern Westchester highway in multiple municipalities will soon be slowed by lane closures, officials announced.  Both directions of Interstate 684 will be reduced to one lane between Exit 3 (Route 22) in North Castle and Exit 4 (Route 172) in Bedford on Wednesday, July 31, and Thursday, Aug. 1, the New York State Department of Transportation announced.  The lane closures are scheduled to be put in place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. both days, officials added.  The closures will allow crews to perform bridge work. 

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Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Found In Croton Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Found In Croton
Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Found In Croton Those spending time outside in Westchester should pack some bug repellent, as mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus have been found throughout the county, health officials announced. According to an announcement from the Westchester County Health Department on Tuesday, July 30, the season's first batches of mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus were found in:  Croton; Mount Vernon; Rye; White Plains; Yonkers. The batches carrying the virus were the first to test positive out of 45 groups collected from eight locations throughout the county, health officials said. Following the tests, hea…

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New Update: Man Charged With Murder In Caseworker's Death After Attack In Peekskill New Update: Man Charged With Murder In Caseworker's Death After Attack In Peekskill
New Update: Man Charged With Murder In Caseworker's Death After Attack In Peekskill A 31-year-old man is now facing murder charges following the death of a beloved caseworker who he allegedly attacked in Northern Westchester while she was performing her duties, officials announced.  Peekskill resident Hasseem Jenkins was arraigned on Tuesday, July 30 in Westchester County Court on murder charges in connection with the death of 56-year-old Maria Coto, who was attacked in May, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced.  According to the DA's Office and authorities, on Tuesday, May 14 just after 3 p.m., Jenkins allegedly punched Coto in the fa…

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Hidden Surveillance Camera Found At Westchester Home: Likely Placed By Thieves, Police Say Hidden Surveillance Camera Found At Westchester Home: Likely Placed By Thieves, Police Say
Hidden Surveillance Camera Found At Westchester Home: Likely Placed By Thieves, Police Say Authorities are advising residents to take precautions against burglaries after a hidden surveillance camera was found on the property of a Westchester home.  The hidden camera was found on Sunday, July 28 at a Scarsdale residence on Bradford Road, according to an announcement by Mayor Justin Arest, Police Chief Andrew Matturro, and Acting Village Manager Alexandra Marshall on Monday, July 29.  After the device was found, police were notified and began investigating the discovery with other agencies, officials said, adding that no one was harmed and that there was no indication of…

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Thief Caught Hiding Package In Hoodie In Westchester, Police Say Thief Caught Hiding Package In Hoodie In Westchester, Police Say
Thief Caught Hiding Package In Hoodie In Westchester, Police Say A man and his accomplice were apprehended after authorities saw him allegedly steal a package from a Westchester apartment building and attempt to hide it in his sweatshirt, police announced.  The events leading up to the arrests began in White Plains on Friday, July 26, when detectives began surveilling an apartment building at 44 North Broadway following reports of cell phone thefts, according to White Plains Police.  Around 1:30 p.m. on Friday, detectives saw a Hispanic man, later identified as Julio A. Veras-Reyes, walk into the apartment building and leave with a "large …

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Over $2.7M To Go Toward Flooding Prevention Projects In Westchester: Hochul Over $2.7M To Go Toward Flooding Prevention Projects In Westchester: Hochul
Over $2.7M To Go Toward Flooding Prevention Projects In Westchester: Hochul Thanks to a climate-smart grant program announced by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, several municipalities in Westchester will receive funds to go toward much-needed flood mitigation projects.  The funds will come from more than $7.3 million to be given to municipalities across the state as part of the Climate Smart Communities grant program, Hochul announced on Tuesday, July 23.  The grants are meant to support local projects designed to reduce flooding, increase resilience, and improve critical infrastructure, according to Hochul.  Of the $7.3 million, over $2.7 million …

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Months-Long Lane Closure To Snag Traffic In Tunnel On Route 9D In Philipstown, Fishkill Months-Long Lane Closure To Snag Traffic In Tunnel On Route 9D In Philipstown, Fishkill
Months-Long Lane Closure To Snag Traffic In Tunnel On Route 9D In Philipstown, Fishkill A tunnel on a busy road in the Hudson Valley will be reduced to one lane with alternating traffic for several months, officials announced. Beginning on Monday, July 29, Route 9D will be reduced to a single lane at the Breakneck Tunnel between the Dutchess County town of Fishkill and the Putnam County town of Philipstown, the New York State Department of Transportation announced.  The closure will continue through Thursday, Nov. 14, officials added.  The roadway will have alternating traffic controlled by temporary signals during the closure, which will allow crews to perform cons…

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Work Begins On $1.9B Water Supply Tunnel Project In Northern Westchester Work Begins On $1.9B Water Supply Tunnel Project In Northern Westchester
Work Begins On $1.9B Water Supply Tunnel Project In Northern Westchester A groundbreaking was held for an underground tunneling project in Northern Westchester that is planned to improve the operations of a drinking water supply used by over 9 million people, officials announced.  Work on the $1.9 billion Kensico-Eastview Connection tunneling project began in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday, July 23, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection announced.  The two-mile-long tunnel, which will run around 500 feet below ground, will run between the Kensico Reservoir and the Catskill-Delaware Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Facility in…

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Railroad Crossing On Route 312 In Brewster To Close For Several Days: Here's Where Railroad Crossing On Route 312 In Brewster To Close For Several Days: Here's Where
Railroad Crossing On Route 312 In Brewster To Close For Several Days: Here's Where Part of a well-traveled roadway in the Hudson Valley will close to traffic for several days as a railroad crossing is replaced.  Beginning on Friday, Aug. 9 at 11:59 p.m., Route 312 in the Putnam County village of Brewster will close at the Dykeman Railroad Crossing next to the intersection with Ice Pond Road, the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services announced on Friday, July 26.  The closure will continue until Monday, Aug. 12 at 4 p.m., officials added, adding that it will allow crews to replace the railroad crossing.  Motorists in the area can use Intersta…

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