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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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News
Victim Burned In Yonkers Fire, Roads Closed (DEVELOPING) Victim Burned In Yonkers Fire, Roads Closed (DEVELOPING)
Victim Burned In Yonkers Fire, Roads Closed (Developing) A person was burned during a fire in Westchester that caused road closures, police said.  The fire happened in the area of 21 Van Cortlandt Park Ave. in Yonkers on Thursday, Jan. 16, causing the road to close between Spruce Street and Elm Street, according to Yonkers Police.  The blaze began on the third floor at around 1 p.m. and also caused Elm Street to close between Walnut Street and Prescott Street, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink. There was a minor burn patient, Spink added.  More information about the fire has not yet been released. Check…

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News
'Check Washing': Man Tried Stealing Thousands Of Dollars At Carmel Credit Unions, DA Says 'Check Washing': Man Tried Stealing Thousands Of Dollars At Carmel Credit Unions, DA Says
'Check Washing': Man Tried Stealing Thousands Of Dollars At Carmel Credit Unions, DA Says A 29-year-old man faces prison time after being convicted of attempting to steal thousands of dollars using forged checks in Putnam County.  Dutchess County resident Tahmel Gordon of Poughkeepsie was found guilty by a Putnam County jury of charges connected to a "check washing" scheme, Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy announced on Thursday, Jan. 16.  According to the DA's Office, Gordon and three accomplices traveled from Poughkeepsie to Hudson Valley Credit Union branches in Mahopac and Carmel, where they attempted to cash “washed” checks—altered to reflect …

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Police & Fire
Road Reopens After 'Death Investigation' In Carmel (DEVELOPING) Road Reopens After 'Death Investigation' In Carmel (DEVELOPING)
Road Reopens After 'Death Investigation' In Carmel (Developing) A section of road in Putnam County has reopened following a police investigation into a death. Hughson Road in the town of Carmel was closed from Stoneleigh Avenue to Cross Road as authorities investigated a death, Carmel Police announced on Thursday, Jan. 16. Carmel Police Lt. Michael Bodo said they were conducting a "death investigation" at the scene. There is no sign of criminal conduct and no public safety concern for those in the area, he added.  More information has not yet been released.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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Business
New Eatery Opens Up Shop At Brewster Train Station New Eatery Opens Up Shop At Brewster Train Station
New Eatery Opens Up Shop At Brewster Train Station If you find your stomach growling while waiting for your train at one Hudson Valley station, a new restaurant is now open to help.  The Bagel Train Cafe at the Brewster Train Station in Putnam County announced its opening on social media on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The new eatery boasts a menu with plenty of bagel, salad, breakfast sandwich, and salad options. It also serves omelets, soups, and smoothie bowls, including the "Bagel Train Bowl" with granola, strawberry, banana, raspberry, blueberry, and coconut flakes.  Weary travelers who stop by the train station can also grab a beer or…

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Traffic
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: Long Island Man Implicated, Feds Say $1M Federal Insider Trading Scheme: Long Island Man Implicated, Feds Say
$1M Federal Insider Trading Scheme: Long Island Man Implicated, 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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