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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.

Ben Crnic's Contributions

Lifestyle
'Wicked'-Themed Night To Light Up Popular Holiday Drive-Thru In Valhalla: Here's When 'Wicked'-Themed Night To Light Up Popular Holiday Drive-Thru In Valhalla: Here's When
'Wicked'-Themed Night To Light Up Popular Holiday Drive-Thru In Valhalla: Here's When A Westchester holiday favorite is offering a magical-themed night featuring witches and songs from the hit musical "Wicked" just before New Year’s Eve.  Families looking for a festive way to celebrate the holidays can visit Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla, where a "Wicked Night" will take center stage on Monday, Dec. 30.  The special event will bring the beloved witches Elphaba and Glinda to life along the route, accompanied by hit songs from the iconic movie, which was adapted from the 2003 musical and was…

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News
Christmas Miracle: ‘High-Hazard’ Dam Repairs Get Green Light In Cold Spring Christmas Miracle: ‘High-Hazard’ Dam Repairs Get Green Light In Cold Spring
Christmas Miracle: ‘High-Hazard’ Dam Repairs Get Green Light In Cold Spring A Hudson Valley village will soon see vital repairs to its water infrastructure after receiving a multimillion-dollar state grant. The Putnam County village of Cold Spring has been awarded $2.5 million by New York State for critical repairs to its Upper Dam, officials announced on Monday, Dec. 23.  Village officials added that the funding came through the state Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program.  The grant, announced just days before Christmas, will help fund a long-awaited project to reconstruct the dam’s stone wall…

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Police & Fire
Broken Pipe Prompts Emergency Response At Hospital In Yonkers Broken Pipe Prompts Emergency Response At Hospital In Yonkers
Broken Pipe Prompts Emergency Response At Hospital In Yonkers Firefighters responded to a Westchester hospital after a broken pipe set off an alarm.  The incident happened on Monday, Dec. 23 at around 1 p.m., when a broken water pipe in the basement of St. John's Riverside Hospital in Yonkers set off a fire alarm, according to Dobbs Ferry Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Joseph Giuliano. A water leak was found in the basement, according to reports.  More information about the extent of damage was not immediately available. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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Real Estate
Work Begins On 12-Story Residential, Retail Building In Port Chester Work Begins On 12-Story Residential, Retail Building In Port Chester
Work Begins On 12-Story Residential, Retail Building In Port Chester Construction has begun on a 12-story building that will bring more homes and retail space to a Westchester village.  A groundbreaking ceremony was held for 146 Westchester Avenue in Port Chester on Tuesday, Dec. 17, according to developers.  Developers added that the planned development will contain 223 residential units as well as ground-level retail space.  Construction is expected to be finished by Q4 of 2026. 

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Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Murdering Dog, Dismembering It In 'Disturbing' New Rochelle Animal Cruelty Case Man Accused Of Murdering Dog, Dismembering It In 'Disturbing' New Rochelle Animal Cruelty Case
Man Accused Of Murdering Dog, Dismembering It In 'Disturbing' New Rochelle Animal Cruelty Case A 39-year-old Connecticut man is facing felony charges after allegedly dismembering a dog that he took from its owner in Westchester, authorities said. The arrest stemmed from an investigation that began on Friday, Dec. 6, when a 41-year-old New Rochelle man reported to police that his dog had been taken and killed by an acquaintance staying at his apartment, New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne announced on Monday, Dec. 23.  Coyne said the suspect, Litchfield County resident Benjamin Tyler, age 39, of New Milford, allegedly dismembered the dog and disposed of its remains …

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Police & Fire
Woman Forcibly Removed From Car in Daytime New Rochelle Carjacking: Suspects At Large Woman Forcibly Removed From Car in Daytime New Rochelle Carjacking: Suspects At Large
Woman Forcibly Removed From Car in Daytime New Rochelle Carjacking: Suspects At Large Authorities in Westchester are investigating a brazen daytime carjacking involving a 21-year-old woman who was forcibly removed from her vehicle by unknown assailants.  The incident occurred in New Rochelle at around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21 on Bridge Street near the city's train station, New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne announced on Monday, Dec. 23.  According to Coyne, the victim, a New Rochelle resident, was waiting in her parked car for a friend when at least two suspects approached. The attackers forcefully pulled the woman from her car, stole the vehicle, a…

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News
Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo Files Lawsuit Against Sexual Harassment Accuser Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo Files Lawsuit Against Sexual Harassment Accuser
Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo Files Lawsuit Against Sexual Harassment Accuser Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who resigned in 2021 following allegations of sexual harassment, is suing one of his accusers, a Northern Westchester native, for defamation.  Cuomo, age 67, filed the lawsuit in the New York Supreme Court on Thursday, Dec. 19 against former staffer Charlotte Bennett, a Northern Westchester native, who accused the former governor of sexual harassment in 2021.  Bennett had previously filed a federal lawsuit against former Gov. Cuomo in September 2022. However, she voluntarily dropped the lawsuit on Monday, Dec. 9, saying in a joint statement …

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Police & Fire
Contractor, Son Nabbed For Illegal Dumping In Brewster, Authorities Say Contractor, Son Nabbed For Illegal Dumping In Brewster, Authorities Say
Contractor, Son Nabbed For Illegal Dumping In Brewster, Authorities Say A contractor and his son were ticketed for illegal dumping in the Hudson Valley after environmental officials found material containing an address in construction debris on the side of a road, authorities said.   The debris was discovered on the side of a road in Putnam County on Friday, Nov. 29 by New York State Environmental Conservation Officers Franz and Schuck while patrolling in the village of Brewster, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18.  During their investigation, officers found a piece of mail among the debris…

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Police & Fire
Incident Involving Boiler Prompts Response At North White Plains Concrete Plant (DEVELOPING) Incident Involving Boiler Prompts Response At North White Plains Concrete Plant (DEVELOPING)
Incident Involving Boiler Prompts Response At North White Plains Concrete Plant (Developing) Firefighters responded to an incident reportedly involving a boiler at a concrete facility in Westchester.  The incident happened on Monday, Dec. 23 at the Byram Concrete & Supply facility in North White Plains at 145 Virginia Rd., according to reports. Crews from the North White Plains Fire Department responded to the facility for an incident involving a boiler. There are unconfirmed reports that there was an explosion that resulted in injuries. More information about the incident has not yet been released. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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Obituaries
Beloved Longtime Somers Firefighter, Veteran Dies: Served Up Until Death Beloved Longtime Somers Firefighter, Veteran Dies: Served Up Until Death
Beloved Longtime Somers Firefighter, Veteran Dies: Served Up Until Death A Northern Westchester community is mourning the loss of a decorated firefighter, Navy veteran, and lifelong public servant who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.  Somers resident Walter McDonald died on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the age of 90, according to his obituary.  Born in Mount Vernon on Feb. 18, 1934, McDonald dedicated much of his life to serving others. His storied career began in 1957 when he was appointed as a firefighter for the Mount Vernon Fire Department, where he served with distinction for 32 years.  A leader both in skill and s…

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