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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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Extreme Heat Wave: Hochul Activates NY's Emergency Operations Center During Scorching Stretch Extreme Heat Wave: Hochul Activates NY's Emergency Operations Center During Scorching Stretch
Extreme Heat Wave: Hochul Activates NY's Emergency Operations Center During Scorching Stretch As New Yorkers prepare to deal with a stretch of extremely hot temperatures lasting several days, Gov. Kathy Hochul has activated emergency measures to help keep residents cool and safe. In an announcement on Tuesday, June 18, Hochul said she has activated New York State's Emergency Operations Center in response to a four-day heat wave forecasted to bring sweltering temperatures across the state through Friday, June 21.  Related Report - Hottest Weather In Years: Here's When To Expect Most Dangerous Conditions During Heat Wave According to Hochul's office, the "feels like" t…

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Petition Calls For Renaming Of Westchester Community College Entrance After Former President Petition Calls For Renaming Of Westchester Community College Entrance After Former President
Petition Calls For Renaming Of Westchester Community College Entrance After Former President A retired professor is leading an effort to rename the entrance of Westchester Community College after the institution's beloved former president in honor of his extensive work for the school.  Following a proposal from retired professor Sheldon Malev, a petition spearheaded by the office of Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner calls for renaming the college's entrance on Knollwood Road to its Valhalla campus after former President Joseph Hankin.  Hankin, who served as president for more than 40 years between 1971 and 2013, died in January 2019 at the age of 78.  Over…

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Construction To Cause Intermittent Road Closure In White Plains: Here's Where, When Construction To Cause Intermittent Road Closure In White Plains: Here's Where, When
Construction To Cause Intermittent Road Closure In White Plains: Here's Where, When A construction project is set to cause intermittent closures on a Westchester road for several days over a period of multiple weeks.  The construction, which will take place in the Battle Hill area of White Plains at 32 to 42 Chatterton Parkway, will cause intermittent closures on Chatterton Parkway between Battle Avenue and Whitney Street, according to White Plains Public Safety officials.  The intermittent closures will take place on the following days: Wednesday, July 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Thursday, July 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Friday, July 19 from 9:30 a.m…

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Heat Wave: These Westchester Beaches, Pools To Open On Weekdays Heat Wave: These Westchester Beaches, Pools To Open On Weekdays
Heat Wave: These Westchester Beaches, Pools To Open On Weekdays To help residents cool off during a week of sweltering temperatures, several county-owned beaches and pools in Westchester will be open. During the heatwave, which is predicted to begin on Tuesday, June 18, and continue through Saturday, June 22, temperatures in the 90s and high humidity are expected, according to weather officials. Related Report - Hot Stuff: Here's When To Expect Heat Index To Be Highest During Scorching Stretch Because of this, Westchester Parks announced that the following beaches and pools would be open during the week: Croton Point Beach in Croton-on-Hudson, w…

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Groundbreaking Held For 200-Unit Development In Harrison: Will Feature 5-Acre Open Space Groundbreaking Held For 200-Unit Development In Harrison: Will Feature 5-Acre Open Space
Groundbreaking Held For 200-Unit Development In Harrison: Will Feature 5-Acre Open Space Work has begun on an upcoming multifamily development in Westchester that will feature five acres of open space, including walking trails and a community garden. The groundbreaking for a 200-unit luxury multifamily development in Harrison at 1 Webb Avenue was announced by its developer, The NRP Group, on Monday, June 17.  The project, located on a 10-acre site, will include 30 studio units, 75 one-bedroom units, and 84 two-bedroom residences and is located in close proximity to several major highways such as Interstates 287, 95, and the Hutchinson River Parkway.  Each residence w…

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Yonkers Sergeant Indicted For Assault After Kicking, Punching Suspect During Arrest: DA Yonkers Sergeant Indicted For Assault After Kicking, Punching Suspect During Arrest: DA
Yonkers Sergeant Indicted For Assault After Kicking, Punching Suspect During Arrest: DA A police sergeant working for a Westchester department faces assault charges after allegedly repeatedly kicking and punching a suspect during an arrest following a high-speed chase, officials announced. Sgt. Hector Cartagena, age 55, of the Yonkers Police Department, was indicted on assault charges on Monday, June 17 in connection with an incident that occurred in Yonkers on Thursday, March 14, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced.  According to the DA's Office, on the day of the arrest, the suspect allegedly led Yonkers officers on a high-speed chase a…

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Heat Wave: Eversource Preparing For High Electricity Use In CT During Stretch Of High Temps Heat Wave: Eversource Preparing For High Electricity Use In CT During Stretch Of High Temps
Heat Wave: Eversource Preparing For High Electricity Use In CT During Stretch Of High Temps With sweltering temperatures predicted to arrive in Connecticut and stay for several days, Eversource is preparing its electric system for high use to ensure residents can stay cool. The company's efforts come ahead of a heat wave predicted to last from Tuesday, June 18, through Saturday, June 22.  The wave will bring high humidity and temperatures in the 90s across the state.  Related story - Hot Stuff: Here's When To Expect Heat Index To Be Highest During Scorching Stretch Because air conditioners and fans will put a strain on the electric grid during the scorching…

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Extreme Heat: Hochul Warns NY Residents To Prepare For Days Of 'Historic' High Temps Extreme Heat: Hochul Warns NY Residents To Prepare For Days Of 'Historic' High Temps
Extreme Heat: Hochul Warns NY Residents To Prepare For Days Of 'Historic' High Temps As extremely high temperatures threaten to arrive in New York for several days, Gov. Kathy Hochul warns residents to take the necessary precautions and stay cool.  The heat wave is predicted to start affecting the entire state of New York on Tuesday, June 18, and last through Friday, June 21. It will bring high humidity and "feel-like" temperatures in the upper 90s to mid-100s in most of the state. Related Report - Hot Stuff: Here's When To Expect Heat Index To Be Highest During Scorching Stretch Officials added that the weather event is expected to bring "historic successive da…

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Man Caught With Crack Cocaine, Weapons At Housing Authority Property In New Rochelle: Police Man Caught With Crack Cocaine, Weapons At Housing Authority Property In New Rochelle: Police
Man Caught With Crack Cocaine, Weapons At Housing Authority Property In New Rochelle: Police A 59-year-old man faces drug and weapons charges after he was allegedly caught trespassing at a housing authority property in Westchester, police announced.  New Rochelle resident Jamel Glenn was arrested on Friday, June 14 around 12:45 p.m. after he was found trespassing at a New Rochelle Municipal Housing Authority property at 111 Lockwood Ave., according to the city's police department.  After officers searched him, Glenn was found in possession of around 30 grams of crack cocaine, heroin, powder cocaine, and brass knuckles, police said.  He was then arrested without…

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Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Nearly $35K Sold At Mount Vernon Deli Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Nearly $35K Sold At Mount Vernon Deli
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Nearly $35K Sold At Mount Vernon Deli Instead of just a sandwich, one visitor to a Westchester County deli walked away with a winning lottery ticket worth tens of thousands of dollars.  A top-prize winning Take 5 lottery ticket worth $34,782 was sold in Mount Vernon for the evening drawing on Thursday, June 13, New York Lottery officials announced.  According to officials, the winning ticket was bought at 114 Plaza Deli at 114 East Prospect Ave.  If you want to try your own luck, Take 5 drawings are televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Prizes can be claimed up to a year from the date of the drawing.…

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