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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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$1.3M Insurance Fraud Scheme: Yonkers Man Accused Of Plotting His Own House Fire, DA Says $1.3M Insurance Fraud Scheme: Yonkers Man Accused Of Plotting His Own House Fire, DA Says
$1.3M Insurance Fraud Scheme: Yonkers Man Accused Of Plotting His Own House Fire, DA Says A Westchester man is facing charges for allegedly orchestrating an arson scheme to burn down his home and claim over $1.3 million in insurance money, officials announced. Yonkers resident Majid Haddad, also known as Peter Haddad, age 59, was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 17, by Yonkers Police and arraigned Wednesday, Dec. 18, on a six-count indictment, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah said.  According to Rocah, Haddad allegedly conspired with a man to set fire to his single-family home on Odell Avenue in Yonkers between Feb. 20 and Feb. 28, 2021. Investigators said Haddad …

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Police & Fire
'Runaway' Amazon Vehicle Backs Into Residence In Katonah, Causes Damage: Police 'Runaway' Amazon Vehicle Backs Into Residence In Katonah, Causes Damage: Police
'Runaway' Amazon Vehicle Backs Into Residence In Katonah, Causes Damage: Police A Northern Westchester home was damaged after an Amazon delivery driver accidentally backed into it, police said. The incident happened on Thursday morning, Dec. 19, when the delivery driver accidentally left their vehicle in reverse while exiting it at a residence on Pine Hill Drive in Katonah, according to Bedford Police Lieutenant Jeff Gulick. According to Gulick, the driver thought they left the vehicle in park. The "runaway" vehicle then went through a few yards, damaged a fence, and hit the home, he added.  After hitting the residence, the driver temporarily left the scene, but …

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Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Using Counterfeit Bills At Rye Stores Man Accused Of Using Counterfeit Bills At Rye Stores
Man Accused Of Using Counterfeit Bills At Rye Stores A 23-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly using counterfeit $20 bills at two businesses in Westchester, authorities said.  The incidents occurred on Friday, Nov. 22, when All Paws Gourmet Pet Store and Sammy + Nat, both located on Purchase Street in Rye, reported fraudulent transactions involving the use of multiple $20 counterfeit bills, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18.  Following an investigation, Rye Detectives identified the suspect as 23-year-old Elijah Gay of Brooklyn.  On Wednesday, Gay was taken into custody with the h…

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Drunk Driver 'Violently' Resists Arrest After Erratic I-684 Stop In Brewster, Police Say Drunk Driver 'Violently' Resists Arrest After Erratic I-684 Stop In Brewster, Police Say
Drunk Driver 'Violently' Resists Arrest After Erratic I-684 Stop In Brewster, Police Say A traffic stop on Interstate 684 in the Hudson Valley led to a violent confrontation with an intoxicated Connecticut man who resisted arrest, authorities said. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, when a Putnam County Sheriff's deputy saw a vehicle driving southbound near Exit 10 in Brewster that was allegedly unable to maintain its lane, the Sheriff's Office said on Wednesday, Dec. 18.  After stopping the vehicle, the deputy identified the driver as 36-year-old Fairfield County resident Dimas Minero Argueta of Norwalk and noted that he appeared to be intoxicated, ac…

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New Lawsuits Allege Sexual Abuse At Dobbs Ferry Juvenile Facility New Lawsuits Allege Sexual Abuse At Dobbs Ferry Juvenile Facility
New Lawsuits Allege Sexual Abuse At Dobbs Ferry Juvenile Facility Five former residents of a well-known juvenile center in Westchester have filed lawsuits against the facility alleging that they suffered sexual abuse while living there, according to attorneys representing the plaintiffs.  The lawsuits, filed in Westchester County Supreme Court on Wednesday, Dec. 18 by law firm Levy Konigsberg, name the Dobbs Ferry Children's Village campus, which operates residential foster care programs.  The plaintiffs, who were not named but were described as "brave survivors" by the attorneys, allege a pattern of sexual abuse enabled and perpetrated by …

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Business
'Fantastic Addition': New Seafood Joint Earning Praise Months After Opening In White Plains 'Fantastic Addition': New Seafood Joint Earning Praise Months After Opening In White Plains
'Fantastic Addition': New Seafood Joint Earning Praise Months After Opening In White Plains Months after opening, a new seafood restaurant in Westchester is becoming a hit among patrons from across the region.  Coral Seafood Restaurant, located in White Plains at 19 Court St., opened in early July and became the chain's second locale in Westchester until its sister location in Baldwin Place burned down in June.  The eatery specializes in raw bar items; lobster; main dishes like salmon steak, swordfish, and red snapper; and stuffed shrimp.  A highlight of the dinner menu is the "Coral Specialty," which includes stuffed clams, stuffed shrimp, lobster tail, salmon, an…

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“He’s A Fighter”: Westchester Man Raises Funds For Family Dog After Brutal Off-Leash Attack “He’s A Fighter”: Westchester Man Raises Funds For Family Dog After Brutal Off-Leash Attack
“He’s A Fighter”: Westchester Man Raises Funds For Family Dog After Brutal Off-Leash Attack A Westchester man is raising money to help cover extensive medical bills for a beloved family dog that is fighting for his life after being brutally attacked by two off-leash dogs. The incident happened on Wednesday, Dec. 11, when Mikey, a 5-year-old rescue dog, was being walked by an employee of the White Plains-based Paws Barkley dog walking service.  During the walk, Mikey was viciously attacked by two large, off-leash dogs, described as a gray pit bull and a black mix. The attack left Mikey with severe injuries, including a punctured windpipe, brain trauma, and severed muscles…

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2 Cars Collide At Busy Mahopac Intersection 2 Cars Collide At Busy Mahopac Intersection
2 Cars Collide At Busy Mahopac Intersection Two vehicles were involved in a collision that blocked traffic at a busy Hudson Valley intersection. The crash happened in Putnam County on Tuesday, Dec. 17 just after 10 a.m., when two cars collided at the intersection of Route 6 and Jonathan Drive in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department. Following the incident, two people were taken by ambulance to be evaluated for injuries.  More information about the crash was not immediately available. 

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Mystery Drones Over Westchester: County Executive, Feds Pushes For Answers Mystery Drones Over Westchester: County Executive, Feds Pushes For Answers
Mystery Drones Over Westchester: County Executive, Feds Pushes For Answers Westchester County Executive George Latimer is calling on the federal government to take action and provide answers after a series of mysterious drone sightings in the region have sparked fear and confusion among residents. In a letter addressed to President Joe Biden and read aloud during a press conference on Monday, Dec. 16, Latimer highlighted growing public concern following recent incidents, including one that temporarily shut down Stewart International Airport in Orange County on Friday, Dec. 13, and raised anxieties about safety at Westchester County Airport.  “I have spok…

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Pay Bump Approved For Westchester County Executive: Here's By How Much Pay Bump Approved For Westchester County Executive: Here's By How Much
Pay Bump Approved For Westchester County Executive: Here's By How Much County officials have approved a nearly $70,000 pay increase for Westchester's next leader.  In a meeting earlier in December, the Westchester County Board of Legislators Committee on Budget and Appropriations approved a $69,240 salary increase for the position of County Executive.  This brings the position's salary from $160,760 to $230,000, according to county budget documents.  In a weekly update held on Monday, Dec. 16, County Executive George Latimer explained his reasoning behind the pay bump, saying that it would make sure the position is "properly compensated in…

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