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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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Business
New Sushi, Latin Fusion Spot Coming To Yonkers: Here's Where New Sushi, Latin Fusion Spot Coming To Yonkers: Here's Where
New Sushi, Latin Fusion Spot Coming To Yonkers: Here's Where An upcoming Westchester restaurant will soon be bringing quite a unique combination of cuisines to those in the area.  Papi Sushi Latin Fusion will be coming to the city of Yonkers at 811 McLean Ave. in the space that formerly housed Salsa Bembe, according to the eatery's Instagram page.  The business will be an "upscale Latin restaurant," according to the owner.  Although an opening date has not yet been announced, the space is now being remodeled and the owners teased soon-to-be-coming news on their social media:  "Follow us to stay tuned," they wrote.  Click h…

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Traffic
Year-Long Detour: Bridge Over I-95 In New Rochelle To Close To Southbound Traffic Year-Long Detour: Bridge Over I-95 In New Rochelle To Close To Southbound Traffic
Year-Long Detour: Bridge Over I-95 In New Rochelle To Close To Southbound Traffic A major construction project to replace an aging bridge over I-95 in Westchester is soon entering its next stage, bringing significant changes to traffic patterns that will last most of the year.  In an announcement, officials from the New York State Thruway Authority said the $31.8 million project to replace the 65-year-old North Avenue bridge in New Rochelle will require a temporary detour for southbound traffic through late 2025 beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 7.  As part of Stage 2 of the project, northbound traffic will continue to flow in a single lane on a newly completed p…

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Police & Fire
Sleeping Driver Crashes Into Scaffolding At Yonkers Intersection Sleeping Driver Crashes Into Scaffolding At Yonkers Intersection
Sleeping Driver Crashes Into Scaffolding At Yonkers Intersection A vehicle became tangled in scaffolding after a sleeping driver crashed into it in Westchester, police said. The incident happened on Friday, Jan. 3 just before 9: 30 a.m., when a Nissan Rogue crashed into a corner support for scaffolding at the intersection of Vark Street and Jackson Avenue in Yonkers, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink.  The driver claimed to have fallen asleep, Spink said, adding that they reported minor injuries.  The vehicle is now trapped in the scaffolding and will be until the scaffolding company responds.  No criminal charges were filed.…

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News
Rabid Kitten In Yonkers: Health Officials Seek More People Exposed To Disease (UPDATE) Rabid Kitten In Yonkers: Health Officials Seek More People Exposed To Disease (UPDATE)
Rabid Kitten In Yonkers: Health Officials Seek More People Exposed To Disease (Update) Westchester County health officials are urging anyone who may have had contact with a rabid black kitten dropped off at a county animal hospital in December to seek medical advice immediately.  The county's Department of Health is continuing to investigate potential rabies exposure after a kitten found near Locust Hill Avenue and Overlook Terrace in Yonkers tested positive for the virus.  The kitten was dropped off at Yonkers Animal Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 12, by two individuals who later returned to check on the animal. Health officials have since confirmed that the man a…

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Obituaries
New Rochelle's Mike West Sr., Lifelong Friend To Many, Dies: Memorial Fund Made In His Name New Rochelle's Mike West Sr., Lifelong Friend To Many, Dies: Memorial Fund Made In His Name
New Rochelle's Mike West Sr., Lifelong Friend To Many, Dies: Memorial Fund Made In His Name A Westchester native and former football player known throughout his community is being remembered for his big heart, wisdom, and lifelong dedication to family, friends, and teammates following his death.  Michael West Sr., a lifelong resident of New Rochelle and a celebrated athlete, died on Thursday, Dec. 26 at the age of 61.   According to his lifelong friend Robert "Sonny" Fernandez, West played football at every level from youth leagues to Southern Connecticut State University and left a lasting impression on countless lives with his warm smile, big heart, and ability to…

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Police & Fire
14-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Fatal Yonkers Shooting 14-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Fatal Yonkers Shooting
14-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Fatal Yonkers Shooting A 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting in Westchester that claimed the life of a 44-year-old man on New Year’s Day, police said.  The shooting happened in Yonkers on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in the area of Locust Hill Avenue, Yonkers Police announced on Thursday, Jan. 2.  Officers responded to a report of shots fired at around 3:15 p.m. and located the victim, a 44-year-old Yonkers man, suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest near 98 Locust Hill Ave.  Police immediately gave the man medical help and transported him to a nearby hospital, …

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Police & Fire
Man Killed In New Year’s Day Stabbing In Yonkers: Suspect Caught, Police Say (UPDATE) Man Killed In New Year’s Day Stabbing In Yonkers: Suspect Caught, Police Say (UPDATE)
Man Killed In New Year’s Day Stabbing In Yonkers: Suspect Caught, Police Say (Update) A man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a fatal New Year’s Day stabbing in Westchester that claimed the life of a 38-year-old victim, police said.  Yonkers resident Jamal Glover, age 43, was apprehended in connection to a stabbing in Yonkers that left a 38-year-old man dead, Yonkers Police announced on Thursday, Jan. 2.  The incident occurred on Wednesday, Jan. 1, just before 1:30 a.m., when Yonkers Police officers responded to reports of a man with multiple stab wounds at the entrance to 2 Hudson St. Officers gave the victim medical help at the …

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Business
Brewery Closes In Mount Vernon: 'Don’t Have Resources To Keep Going, Brewery Closes In Mount Vernon: 'Don’t Have Resources To Keep Going,
Brewery Closes In Mount Vernon: 'Don’t Have Resources To Keep Going, As the New Year begins, a Westchester brewery is marking the end of a five-year journey filled with creative beers and cherished memories.  Alternative Medicine Brewing Co., located in Mount Vernon, permanently closed after its final days of business on Friday, Dec. 27, and Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. The brewery had been a fixture in the community since it opened in a previously disused space in 2019. Known for its creative beers and welcoming atmosphere, the brewery became a gathering place for friends, family, and craft beer enthusiasts.  In a heartfelt message to suppo…

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Politics
First-Ever Acting County Executive Named In Westchester After Latimer's Departure First-Ever Acting County Executive Named In Westchester After Latimer's Departure
First-Ever Acting County Executive Named In Westchester After Latimer's Departure Following George Latimer's resignation as he heads off to Congress, Westchester has appointed its first-ever Acting County Executive.  In a historic move, Westchester County Board of Legislators Chair Vedat Gashi announced the appointment of Richard G. Wishnie, Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services, as Acting County Executive on Thursday, Jan. 2, following George Latimer’s resignation after seven years in the role. Wishnie’s appointment marks the first time in Westchester history that the role of Acting County Executive has been triggered. Th…

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Police & Fire
Serial Graffiti Artist Nabbed In New Rochelle For Pizza-Themed Tags In Westchester: Police Serial Graffiti Artist Nabbed In New Rochelle For Pizza-Themed Tags In Westchester: Police
Serial Graffiti Artist Nabbed In New Rochelle For Pizza-Themed Tags In Westchester: Police A year-long investigation into a string of pizza-themed graffiti tags across Westchester has ended with the arrest of a 42-year-old man, authorities announced. Yonkers resident Daniel Henderson was arrested on Friday, Dec. 27 in connection with a series of graffiti incidents that have "plagued" New Rochelle and surrounding areas for over a year, New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne announced on Thursday, Jan. 2.  According to Coyne, Henderson was behind what authorities dubbed the “One Slice Please” graffiti movement. His tags—depicting either a slice of pizza or the …

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