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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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Schools
Special Education Teacher Remembered By New 'Sensory Bus' For Students In Brewster Special Education Teacher Remembered By New 'Sensory Bus' For Students In Brewster
Special Education Teacher Remembered By New 'Sensory Bus' For Students In Brewster A retired school bus at a Putnam County elementary school has been transformed into a sensory-friendly haven for students in honor of a beloved special education teacher who lost her battle with cancer. Brewster Central School District administrators, teachers, facilities staff, and students gathered on Tuesday, March 11, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the new sensory bus dedicated to Megan Gersch, a special education teacher who died in July 2024 after a five-year fight against breast cancer.  At the front of the bus, a sunflower bearing the words “For Megan” serves as a trib…

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Business
New Italian Eatery Heats Up Yonkers, Takes Over Empty Restaurant Space New Italian Eatery Heats Up Yonkers, Takes Over Empty Restaurant Space
New Italian Eatery Heats Up Yonkers, Takes Over Empty Restaurant Space Craving the taste of Southern Italy? An all-new restaurant in Westchester has got you covered.  Italian Oven, located in Yonkers at the Boyce Thompson Center at 1086 North Broadway, is open for business and recently held its grand opening ceremony.  The eatery, which took over the space formerly occupied by Fortina and is operated by a brother and sister team, features a menu full of Italian favorites like homemade meatballs, tortellini, grilled chicken and veggie paninis, and pastas like fettuccine alfredo and linguini shrimp scampi.  Of course, the menu is also chock full …

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Police & Fire
I-684 Chase: Stolen BMW Flees Police In Westchester, Gets Away Near I-95 I-684 Chase: Stolen BMW Flees Police In Westchester, Gets Away Near I-95
I-684 Chase: Stolen BMW Flees Police In Westchester, Gets Away Near I-95 A stolen BMW led police on a high-speed chase through Westchester County on Friday afternoon, March 14, before escaping, authorities said.  The pursuit began at around 1:30 p.m., when troopers learned of a stolen black BMW with temporary Maryland plates driving southbound on Interstate 684, according to Trooper Krystal Paolicelli. Troopers attempted to pull over the vehicle, but the driver refused to stop, leading to a brief pursuit that continued toward Interstate 287 and I-95. However, police ultimately lost sight of the vehicle, and the chase was terminated, Paolicelli sai…

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Police & Fire
Blaze Goes Up At Barn Behind Restaurant In North Salem Blaze Goes Up At Barn Behind Restaurant In North Salem
Blaze Goes Up At Barn Behind Restaurant In North Salem A barn fire that broke out behind a restaurant in Westchester prompted a large response from several departments.  The blaze began on Wednesday, March 12, at around 6:45 p.m., when a barn behind the Purdy's Farmer & The Fish restaurant at 100 Titicus Rd. caught on fire, according to the Katonah Fire Department, which helped put it out.  Firefighters remained on-site until about 9:30 p.m., ensuring the fire was fully extinguished and the area was safe. Members from the Croton Falls Fire Department also helped respond to the blaze.  More information about the fi…

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Police & Fire
Caustic Chemical Reaction At Reservoir Prompts Shelter-In-Place In Yonkers (UPDATE) Caustic Chemical Reaction At Reservoir Prompts Shelter-In-Place In Yonkers (UPDATE)
Caustic Chemical Reaction At Reservoir Prompts Shelter-In-Place In Yonkers (Update) A hazmat incident that prompted a shelter-in-place order for a section of Yonkers on Friday, March 14, was caused by a chemical reaction inside a truck, officials said. According to the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the situation stemmed from a small chemical reaction at the Hillview Reservoir around 11 a.m. The reaction involved sodium hydroxide, a caustic chemical used to neutralize chlorine in the water treatment process before the supply reaches New York City.  The incident occurred while a new DEP contractor was loading sodium hydroxide into a truck, …

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Police & Fire
Crash Leads To DWI Arrest: Man Was Over Twice Legal Limit In Yorktown, Police Say Crash Leads To DWI Arrest: Man Was Over Twice Legal Limit In Yorktown, Police Say
Crash Leads To DWI Arrest: Man Was Over Twice Legal Limit In Yorktown, Police Say A 25-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly driving drunk over twice the legal limit and crashing in Yorktown, authorities said.  Yorktown Police arrested Diego Morocho of Peekskill following a single-car crash on Spring Valley Road around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, the department announced on Friday, March 14.  According to the department, officers responded to reports of the crash and, after investigating at the scene, determined that Morocho had been driving while intoxicated.  Morocho was taken into custody and brought to the Yorktown Police Depa…

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Business
Eatery Serving Celebrity Chef-Backed Dining To Open In Pleasantville: Here's When Eatery Serving Celebrity Chef-Backed Dining To Open In Pleasantville: Here's When
Eatery Serving Celebrity Chef-Backed Dining To Open In Pleasantville: Here's When Pleasantville is about to get a major culinary upgrade as a "delivery-first" food hall concept is set to open its newest location in the heart of the village later this month.    Wonder, located at 70 Memorial Plaza, will open its fourth Westchester County locale on Thursday, March 20.  The restaurant hub will offer an extensive selection of dishes curated by world-renowned chefs and award-winning restaurants from across the country. Customers who stop by the eatery will be able to order food inspired by several iconic chefs such as Bobby Flay, Jose Andres, Nancy S…

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Police & Fire
400 Grams Of Cocaine, AR-15 Rifles Seized In Huge Drug, Weapons Bust In New Windsor: Police 400 Grams Of Cocaine, AR-15 Rifles Seized In Huge Drug, Weapons Bust In New Windsor: Police
400 Grams Of Cocaine, AR-15 Rifles Seized In Huge Drug, Weapons Bust In New Windsor: Police A 30-year-old man was arrested after police K9s helped uncover a significant drug and firearms operation inside his Orange County home, authorities announced.  The arrest happened following the execution of a search warrant on Thursday, March 13, at a residence on Stonecrest Drive in New Windsor as part of a long-term investigation into the illegal possession and distribution of narcotics, the New Windsor Police Department announced on Friday, March 14.  During the search, police K-9s indicated the presence of narcotics and firearms, leading to a major seizure, the department…

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Schools
Port Jervis District To Retire 'Raiders' Name To Avoid Losing State Funding: Officials Port Jervis District To Retire 'Raiders' Name To Avoid Losing State Funding: Officials
Port Jervis District To Retire 'Raiders' Name To Avoid Losing State Funding: Officials An Orange County school district has announced it will no longer use the “Raiders” name for its athletic teams following state education regulations that prohibit schools from using Native American-related team names and imagery.  In a letter to the community on Wednesday, March 12, Port Jervis City School District Superintendent John J. Bell confirmed the decision, stating that the district will not select a new team name at this time.  The "Raiders" name and mascot logo will be dropped as of Monday, June 30, Bell wrote.  In his letter, Bell explained several reasons b…

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Police & Fire
Woman Twice Legal Limit Had Child In Car On Palisades Parkway In Clarkstown: NYSP Woman Twice Legal Limit Had Child In Car On Palisades Parkway In Clarkstown: NYSP
Woman Twice Legal Limit Had Child In Car On Palisades Parkway In Clarkstown: Nysp A New Jersey woman is facing felony charges after allegedly driving while intoxicated with a child in the car on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Rockland County, authorities said.  A 2019 Nissan driven by Bergen County resident Gina Jenkins of Montvale, age 39, was stopped on the parkway in Clarkstown on Saturday, March 1 at around 2:50 a.m. for alleged traffic violations, New York State Police announced on Sunday, March 10.  Jenkins was found to be impaired and taken into custody for DWI, police said.  Further investigation revealed that Jenkins had a child under 1…

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