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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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Taconic Parkway Clear After Car Hits Guardrail In Putnam Valley (UPDATE) Taconic Parkway Clear After Car Hits Guardrail In Putnam Valley (UPDATE)
Taconic Parkway Clear After Car Hits Guardrail In Putnam Valley (Update) A crash caused a closure on the Taconic State Parkway in the Hudson Valley. The incident happened in Putnam County on Thursday, Jan. 16 around 10:20 a.m. on the southbound Taconic State Parkway in Putnam Valley north of Exit 25, according to 511NY. According to New York State Police, a single car traveling south crashed into the center guard rail. No injuries were reported.  The parkway was cleared as of 1 p.m. 

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Obituaries
Longtime Rye Firefighter Dies: Served For Over 3 Decades Longtime Rye Firefighter Dies: Served For Over 3 Decades
Longtime Rye Firefighter Dies: Served For Over 3 Decades A fire department in Westchester has announced the death of Mike Cucchiara, who bravely served his community for more than 30 years.  The death of Cucchiara, a retired career firefighter with the Rye Fire Department, was announced by his former department on Wednesday night, Jan. 15.  Cucchiara retired in 2020 after 31 years with the department.  "The department will remember his service to the city and wish his family and friends our sympathy during this time," the department wrote in a social media page.  More information about Cucchiara's death was not made public. …

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News
$1M Federal Insider Trading Scheme: Larchmont Man Shared Private Info, Feds Say $1M Federal Insider Trading Scheme: Larchmont Man Shared Private Info, Feds Say
$1M Federal Insider Trading Scheme: Larchmont Man Shared Private Info, Feds Say A Westchester man and Long Island resident are among four people charged in connection with their alleged involvement in an insider trading scheme that netted over $1 million in profits, federal officials announced. David Cooper, age 38, of the Westchester village of Larchmont, and John Lowe, age 61, of the Suffolk County hamlet of Sayville, were arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit securities fraud and securities fraud, the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York announced on Wednesday, Jan. 15.  Three other men—Randy Grewal, 54, of Anthem, Arizona, and Richar…

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Politics
Westchester Rep. Lawler Co-Sponsors Bill Allowing Trump To Negotiate Greenland Purchase: Report Westchester Rep. Lawler Co-Sponsors Bill Allowing Trump To Negotiate Greenland Purchase: Report
Westchester Rep. Lawler Co-Sponsors Bill Allowing Trump To Negotiate Greenland Purchase: Report Hudson Valley Rep. Mike Lawler is one of several members of Congress who is supporting a bill that would allow President-elect Donald Trump to begin negotiations with Denmark to acquire Greenland, according to a report by Axios.  Lawler, a Republican who represents New York's 17th Congressional District, is one of about a dozen members of Congress to co-sponsor the "Make Greenland Great Again Act," which was introduced by Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles, according to Axios. The 17th Congressional District consists of all of Rockland and Putnam counties, most of Northern Westch…

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Police & Fire
16-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Laptop, Vehicle Key From Mamaroneck Bedroom 16-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Laptop, Vehicle Key From Mamaroneck Bedroom
16-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Laptop, Vehicle Key From Mamaroneck Bedroom A teenager was apprehended thanks to a 13-year-old boy who woke up to him allegedly burglarizing his bedroom in Westchester, police announced. The incident happened at a residence on Hinman Place in Mamaroneck around midnight on Tuesday, Jan. 14, when a break-in was reported to the Village of Mamaroneck Police, the department announced on Wednesday, Jan. 15.  The 13-year-old boy woke up to find two intruders searching his room for valuables. The suspects reportedly stole several items, including a laptop, two Sony PlayStations, two iPhones, an Apple Watch, and a vehicle key fob, before…

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Police & Fire
8 Injured In Bus Crash In Lewisboro (UPDATE) 8 Injured In Bus Crash In Lewisboro (UPDATE)
8 Injured In Bus Crash In Lewisboro (Update) This story has been updated.  A crash involving a bus on Route 35 in Northern Westchester resulted in numerous people being taken to a nearby hospital. The crash happened on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 15 around 3:45 p.m. and involved an Ability Beyond bus, according to Lewisboro Police Chief David Alfano.  According to Alfano, the bus had been heading east towards Connecticut on Route 35 in front of Cameron's Deli. At the time of the crash, two cars had been stopped in front of it. The first had been trying to make a left into the deli. To avoid hitting these two cars, the bus tr…

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News
Battery Storage Facilities: Proposed Law Aims To Help Stop 'Explosive Fires' In Westchester Battery Storage Facilities: Proposed Law Aims To Help Stop 'Explosive Fires' In Westchester
Battery Storage Facilities: Proposed Law Aims To Help Stop 'Explosive Fires' In Westchester Westchester is taking a proactive step to ensure the safety of battery energy storage facilities with a proposed notification law, officials announced. The law, announced by County Executive Ken Jenkins at the Department of Emergency Services in Valhalla on Wednesday, Jan. 15, outlines notification requirements for municipalities to report new or modified battery energy storage facilities to the county.   This would allow the county to maintain up-to-date records and improve coordination for planning and emergency responses, officials said. "The bottom-line is we all need to be o…

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Obituaries
Devoted Yonkers Father Dies After Aggressive Cancer Returns: 'Free Spirit' Devoted Yonkers Father Dies After Aggressive Cancer Returns: 'Free Spirit'
Devoted Yonkers Father Dies After Aggressive Cancer Returns: 'Free Spirit' Yonkers resident Derek Leach was known as a much-loved father, brother, and friend before his death following a brave battle with cancer.  Leach, who was recently diagnosed with throat cancer in the summer of 2024, fought valiantly through aggressive treatments. While the cancer was initially removed, it tragically returned, and despite his immense strength and courage, he was unable to overcome the disease and died at the age of 57 on Monday, Jan. 6, his family said.  Described as a free spirit with a heart full of love, Leach leaves behind his children, Erik, Shonae, and Solange…

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Schools
Lockdown Alarm Goes Off In Error At Peekskill Middle School, Police Respond Lockdown Alarm Goes Off In Error At Peekskill Middle School, Police Respond
Lockdown Alarm Goes Off In Error At Peekskill Middle School, Police Respond An accidental lockdown alarm went off at a Northern Westchester middle school and prompted an immediate police response, school officials said. The incident happened on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at Peekskill Middle School, when a lockdown alarm was triggered "by error," according to a message from the district.  Police responded to the school and cleared the building, officials added.  "All students at all schools are safe and instruction is continuing as normal," district officials said.

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Police & Fire
Fight With Metal Pipe Over Parking Space Leads To Arrest In Mount Vernon (UPDATE) Fight With Metal Pipe Over Parking Space Leads To Arrest In Mount Vernon (UPDATE)
Fight With Metal Pipe Over Parking Space Leads To Arrest In Mount Vernon (Update) A woman has been arrested following an altercation over a parking space in Mount Vernon that left two people injured, authorities announced.  The incident happened on Monday, Jan. 13, around 10:30 p.m. in front of 100 North Columbus Avenue, according to Mount Vernon city officials.    The dispute, which involved at least four individuals, escalated into a physical altercation that reportedly involved the use of a metal pipe, officials said. Two men sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were treated and released from Jacobi Medical Center. Initial reports of a stabbing …

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