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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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Lifestyle
Hudson Valley's Martha Stewart Busts Some Moves In Super Bowl Ad: 'That's How You Glide' Hudson Valley's Martha Stewart Busts Some Moves In Super Bowl Ad: 'That's How You Glide'
Hudson Valley's Martha Stewart Busts Some Moves In Super Bowl Ad: 'That's How You Glide' Right before Super Bowl LIX began, longtime New York and former Connecticut resident Martha Stewart entertained viewers with some impressive dance moves that were suspiciously spry for an 83-year-old.  Stewart appeared in a commercial for sneakers brand Sketchers that aired just before kickoff on Sunday, Feb. 9 in which she showed off her breakdancing skills.  As the ad begins, the longtime resident of Katonah in northern Westchester County highlights her Sketchers Glide-Step Slip-Ins, saying, "It almost feels like I'm gliding on air when I walk."  Soon after, she says,…

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Lifestyle
'FBI: Most Wanted' Films At Facility In Mount Vernon 'FBI: Most Wanted' Films At Facility In Mount Vernon
'FBI: Most Wanted' Films At Facility In Mount Vernon A senior care and housing provider in Westchester became a key filming location for CBS’s popular drama "FBI: Most Wanted."  Wartburg Senior Living's 34-acre campus in Mount Vernon was recently used as a backdrop for various scenes set to air in the show's next season, Wartburg representatives said on Monday, Feb. 10.  The facility welcomed the cast and crew over multiple days this past fall and more recently, hosting stars Dylan McDermott, Keisha Castle-Hughes, and Roxy Sternberg, along with over 100 crew members and extras.  The campus's mix of modern and historic architec…

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Police & Fire
Taconic Trouble: Stolen Speeding Car Caught On Parkway In Yorktown, Police Say Taconic Trouble: Stolen Speeding Car Caught On Parkway In Yorktown, Police Say
Taconic Trouble: Stolen Speeding Car Caught On Parkway In Yorktown, Police Say A 40-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly speeding in a stolen vehicle on the Taconic State Parkway in Westchester, police said. The incident occurred late on Tuesday, Feb. 4, when a Yorktown Police officer noticed a vehicle traveling at high speeds on the southbound Taconic State Parkway, Yorktown Police announced on Monday, Feb. 10. Upon pulling the vehicle over, the officer discovered that the vehicle's license plate had been reported stolen out of Pennsylvania, the department said. The driver, identified as Tamar Williams, was taken into custody and transported to …

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Police & Fire
Dog Found With Abscesses, Infected Ears: Owner From Mahopac Charged, Officials Say Dog Found With Abscesses, Infected Ears: Owner From Mahopac Charged, Officials Say
Dog Found With Abscesses, Infected Ears: Owner From Mahopac Charged, Officials Say A 33-year-old man was criminally charged after allegedly neglecting his Havanese mix puppy, who was found suffering from severe infections and abscesses in Dutchess County, officials announced.  The investigation began on Monday, Jan. 29, when the Town of East Fishkill Police contacted the Putnam County SPCA after the puppy’s owner brought the dog, named "Max," to a veterinary office in East Fishkill. The veterinarians reported that Max showed severe signs of neglect, particularly in his ears and body, the SPCA said on Saturday, Feb. 8.  According to the SPCA, Max had been unable …

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Police & Fire
Father, Son Injured In Yonkers Hit-Run: 18-Year-Old Driver Caught, Police Say (UPDATE) Father, Son Injured In Yonkers Hit-Run: 18-Year-Old Driver Caught, Police Say (UPDATE)
Father, Son Injured In Yonkers Hit-Run: 18-Year-Old Driver Caught, Police Say (Update) An 18-year-old driver is facing charges after police say he struck a father and his 12-year-old son in a hit-and-run crash at the Cross County Center in Westchester and then fled the scene at high speed.  The crash happened on Saturday, Feb. 1, in front of the former TGI Friday’s at 853 Kimball Ave. near the Cross County Center, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink. When officers arrived, they found the two victims, a 47-year-old father and his son, suffering from injuries. The pair told police they had been crossing the street near a crosswalk when a gray SUV hit them at a hi…

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Police & Fire
2-Car Crash Causes Injuries, Lane Closure At Mahopac Intersection 2-Car Crash Causes Injuries, Lane Closure At Mahopac Intersection
2-Car Crash Causes Injuries, Lane Closure At Mahopac Intersection A 2-car crash at a Putnam County intersection caused a brief road closure and resulted in injuries, fire crews said. The incident happened on Friday, Feb. 7 at around 3:30 p.m., when two vehicles collided at the intersection of Route 6 and Mount Hope Road in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  One person involved in the crash was taken to a hospital for medical treatment, while the other refused transport.  The lanes from Route 6 to East Lake Boulevard were closed for around a half hour while the vehicles were removed from the road. 

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Police & Fire
2 Teens Fatally Stabbed: Police ID Victims In Incident Near Pizzeria In Yonkers (UPDATE) 2 Teens Fatally Stabbed: Police ID Victims In Incident Near Pizzeria In Yonkers (UPDATE)
2 Teens Fatally Stabbed: Police ID Victims In Incident Near Pizzeria In Yonkers (Update) Two 16-year-old boys who died in a stabbing outside a Westchester pizzeria have been identified by authorities.  Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink said on Monday, Feb. 10, that the victims were Tyler King-Mellanson, a resident of Queens, and Jayron Rivera, a Yonkers resident. Both teenagers succumbed to their injuries after being stabbed multiple times during a violent altercation outside Mickey's Pizzeria at 136 Lake Ave. on Thursday, Feb. 6. The incident unfolded around 8 p.m. when Yonkers Police officers responded to reports of a fight outside the location. Upon arrival, officers fou…

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Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Causes Crash On Playland Access Drive In Rye: Police Drunk Driver Causes Crash On Playland Access Drive In Rye: Police
Drunk Driver Causes Crash On Playland Access Drive In Rye: Police A Hudson Valley man with a prior DWI conviction is facing new drunk driving charges after crashing into another vehicle on Playland Access Drive in Westchester, police said. The incident happened in Rye on Saturday, Feb. 8, at around 10:20 p.m., when officers responded to a two-car crash on Playland Access Drive at the intersection of Theodore Fremd Avenue, according to the Rye Police Department.  The driver at fault, identified as 30-year-old Putnam County resident Jonathan Soto of Cold Spring, was taken into custody for driving while intoxicated (DWI) and additional vehicle and traff…

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News
Bird Flu Confirmed In Dead Geese At Hudson Valley Park, Town Extends Closure (UPDATE) Bird Flu Confirmed In Dead Geese At Hudson Valley Park, Town Extends Closure (UPDATE)
Bird Flu Confirmed In Dead Geese At Hudson Valley Park, Town Extends Closure (Update) Health officials in Westchester County have confirmed that a dozen Canada geese found dead at a local park tested positive for avian flu, prompting town leaders to keep the area closed indefinitely.  The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) confirmed that two separate strains of avian influenza were detected in the geese found at Carroll Park in Thornwood on Sunday, Feb. 2, Town of Mount Pleasant officials announced on Friday, Feb. 7.  "The positive results are not surprising considering the presence of the disease being seen in various bird species acr…

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Complaints Lead To Narcotics Raid: 6 Nabbed At Poughkeepsie Apartment, Police Say Complaints Lead To Narcotics Raid: 6 Nabbed At Poughkeepsie Apartment, Police Say
Complaints Lead To Narcotics Raid: 6 Nabbed At Poughkeepsie Apartment, Police Say Authorities in Dutchess County took six people into custody and seized narcotics and firearms after raiding an apartment suspected of drug activity, police announced. On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department executed a search warrant at 641 Main St., Apt. 4, following an investigation sparked by community complaints, according to the department.  During the operation—conducted by the Poughkeepsie SWAT Team, the Detective Division’s Neighborhood Recovery Unit, the Patrol Division, and the New York State Police—officers found 12 people inside the small apartment.&…

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