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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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Police & Fire
Victim ID'd After Fatal Shooting In Front Of Sports Bar In Yonkers Victim ID'd After Fatal Shooting In Front Of Sports Bar In Yonkers
Victim ID'd After Fatal Shooting In Front Of Sports Bar In Yonkers This story has been updated.  A 25-year-old man died at a hospital following a shooting in front of a Westchester sports bar, police announced.  The incident happened on Sunday, Sept. 8 around 4 a.m., when two men started fighting in front of the Go Sports Bar & Lounge Restaurant in Yonkers at 289 South Broadway, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink.  During the altercation, one man took out a gun and hit the other person with it. The man then fired one shot at the victim, hitting him in the chest, Spink said. After being shot, the victim walked out into the st…

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News
COVID-19 Outbreak Closes Village Hall In Hudson Valley COVID-19 Outbreak Closes Village Hall In Hudson Valley
Covid-19 Outbreak Closes Village Hall In Hudson Valley Following an increase in COVID-19 cases, officials announced that a village hall in the region would close for a day.  Related story - COVID-19: New XEC Strain 'Just Getting Started' Sparks Concern Amid Summer Wave Of US Cases The Cold Spring Village Hall in Putnam County will be closed on Monday, Sept. 9 as a result of COVID-19 cases and related office staff shortages, the village announced on Sunday, Sept. 8  Although the Village Hall is closed, Village Court will still be in session at 6 p.m.  Additionally, because of the closure, the village's September Monthly M…

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Police & Fire
Trapped Driver Rescued After Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Rye Trapped Driver Rescued After Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Rye
Trapped Driver Rescued After Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Rye Three people were hospitalized following a multi-vehicle crash on a busy interstate in Westchester that also involved a tractor-trailer and caused lane closures, fire officials said.  The incident happened on Sunday, Sept. 8 just before 7:30 a.m., when three cars and a tractor-trailer collided on Interstate 95 South in Rye, according to the City of Rye Fire Department,  Arriving first responders soon learned that one of the involved drivers was trapped inside their vehicle and soon began efforts to free them.  To do so, crews stabilized the damaged car and moved the tractor-…

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Police & Fire
New Update: Reward Increased For Suspect Who Shot Cat In Patterson New Update: Reward Increased For Suspect Who Shot Cat In Patterson
New Update: Reward Increased For Suspect Who Shot Cat In Patterson Authorities and animal advocates are increasing the reward for information leading to the arrest of whoever shot an owned cat in the Hudson Valley with a pellet gun.  The New York State Humane Association and Putnam County SPCA are now offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever shot Kiwi, a 3-year-old neutered orange tabby cat, in the town of Patterson around Tuesday, Aug. 20.  This reward is on top of Kiwi's owner's offered reward of $500 and $250 offered by a concerned citizen, officials said, adding that the total reward is now…

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Real Estate
Resort-Like French Normandy-Style Home In Hudson Valley Listed For $9.3M Resort-Like French Normandy-Style Home In Hudson Valley Listed For $9.3M
Resort-Like French Normandy-Style Home In Hudson Valley Listed For $9.3M If you want to feel like you're constantly on a luxurious French vacation, you may be interested in a lavish Northern Westchester estate now listed for sale.  The 14,066-square-foot French Normandy-style chateau, located in Armonk within the Conyers Farm neighborhood at 4 Cowdray Park Dr., is now listed for $9.3 million by Christie's International Real Estate Group.  The seven-bedroom and seven-bath home, built in 2002, boasts impressive architecture and features large entertainment spaces, a spacious kitchen, a family room, a paneled library, and a primary suite with dual ba…

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Police & Fire
32-Year-Old Man Accused Of Stealing iPhones From Package In Yorktown 32-Year-Old Man Accused Of Stealing iPhones From Package In Yorktown
32-Year-Old Man Accused Of Stealing iPhones From Package In Yorktown A 32-year-old man faces charges after stealing two iPhones from a package delivered at a victim's residence in Northern Westchester, police said. New York City resident Jose Susana Diaz was arrested in connection with an incident that happened at a Yorktown residence in June, Yorktown Police announced on Tuesday, Sept. 3.  According to the department, on Saturday, June 15 just after 2 p.m., officers responded to a home on Revere Drive for a reported identity theft. Investigators soon learned that two Apple iPhones had been purchased using the victim's identity and would be delivered to…

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News
COVID-19: Hochul Urges NYers To Receive New Vaccines Ahead Of Flu Season COVID-19: Hochul Urges NYers To Receive New Vaccines Ahead Of Flu Season
Covid-19: Hochul Urges NYers To Receive New Vaccines Ahead Of Flu Season Now that the new COVID-19 vaccine is available in New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging residents to get their updated shots ahead of this year's respiratory virus illness season. Related story - COVID-19: New XEC Strain 'Just Getting Started' Sparks Concern Amid Summer Wave Of US Cases In an announcement this week, Hochul encouraged eligible New Yorkers to get the new Food and Drug Administration-approved vaccine for the 2024-2025 season, offered by Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax.  According to Hochul, receiving the new vaccine is more pressing as students return to school and …

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Business
Update: Here's Closer Look At Upcoming Woman-Owned Dispensary In White Plains Update: Here's Closer Look At Upcoming Woman-Owned Dispensary In White Plains
Update: Here's Closer Look At Upcoming Woman-Owned Dispensary In White Plains A minority and woman-owned cannabis dispensary in Westchester is giving prospective visitors a closer look at its interior and products as it prepares to open up shop.  Ahead of its opening date, the Purple Owl Dispensary, to be located in White Plains at 405 Mamaroneck Ave., is giving customers a look at some of its products, which include flower, pre-rolls, edibles, vaporizers, concentrates, and tinctures.  Earlier Report - New Cannabis Dispensary, Delivery Service To Celebrate In White Plains The dispensary, which has not yet announced its opening date, will be the f…

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Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Masturbating In Front Of Victim At Library In Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Masturbating In Front Of Victim At Library In Hudson Valley
Man Accused Of Masturbating In Front Of Victim At Library In Hudson Valley A 39-year-old man was taken into custody after allegedly exposing himself to a woman in a library in Northern Westchester, police announced.  Buffalo resident Kenneth Hughes was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 4 in connection with an incident on Saturday, Aug. 31 at the John C. Hart Memorial Library at 1130 East Main St. in Shrub Oak, Yorktown Police said on Friday, Sept. 6.  According to the department, at around 1:20 p.m. on the day of the incident, Hughes pulled his pants and underwear down in full view of the victim. He then allegedly started masturbating, police added. …

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Woman Accused Of Using Cell Phone While Driving During Fatal Crash In Ridgefield Woman Accused Of Using Cell Phone While Driving During Fatal Crash In Ridgefield
Woman Accused Of Using Cell Phone While Driving During Fatal Crash In Ridgefield A 33-year-old woman faces criminal charges in connection with a Connecticut crash that left another driver dead, police announced.  Fairfield County resident Kelsey Gallagher of Stamford turned herself in to Ridgefield Police on Thursday, Sept. 5 on an outstanding warrant regarding a crash that happened on Thursday, May 20, the Ridgefield Police Department announced on Friday, Sept. 6.  According to the department, at around 11:20 a.m. on the day of the crash, a serious two-car crash occurred in the area of Route 7 (Ethan Allen Highway) and New Street. Arriving police found that b…

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