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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.

Ben Crnic's Contributions

Police & Fire

Drunk Driver Hits Car, Then Crashes While Fleeing In Yorktown: Police A drunk driver was hit with several charges after allegedly striking another vehicle in Northern Westchester and then crashing his own car while fleeing the scene as officers closed in, police said. The incident happened on Saturday, June 3 around 9 p.m., when Yorktown Police received a report that a vehicle had hit another car on Route 202 and driven away. According to the department, this fleeing vehicle then crashed on Ridge Street as officers responded to the scene. Officers then identified the driver as 53-year-old Robert Sullivan of Yorktown and conducted an investi…

by Ben Crnic

06/09/2023

News

Rest Stop: New Service Area With Eateries Opens On NY Thruway In Ardsley An all-new service area with new eateries and shops is now open to commuters traveling on the New York Thruway in Westchester. The new Ardsley Service Area, located on Interstate 87 northbound in Ardsley between Exit 6A (Yonkers Toll Gantry) and Exit 7 (Ardsley), is now open to commuters in need of a pit stop, the New York Thruway Authority announced on Thursday, June 8. In addition to giving commuters a place to park and stretch their legs, the new service center also includes a Starbucks coffee shop and a Chick-fil-A fast food eatery. Earlier Report - New Chick-fil-A To Open Along N…

by Ben Crnic

06/09/2023

News

Free Bus Rides: Here's When Westchester Will Suspend Bee-Line Fares As the dog days of summer draw closer, Westchester officials have announced that the county's Bee-Line bus system will be offering free rides for several months. The county's bus system, known as the Bee-Line, will be suspending fares beginning on Saturday, July 1, and will continue doing so until Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 4, County Executive George Latimer announced on Wednesday, June 7. The fare suspension will also apply to the county's ParaTransit system, officials added. Latimer said the suspension is aimed to help residents save money as well as incr…

by Ben Crnic

06/09/2023

Lifestyle

Brand-New Pizzeria Open For Business In Harrison If you have found yourself craving pizza or pasta and want to try something fresh, an all-new pizzeria in Westchester should be your next stop. Table 13 Pizzeria, located in Harrison at 125 Halstead Ave., opened up for business in late April 2023 and has since begun winning over customers with its blend of signature and classic pizza pies, in addition to a variety of pasta dishes and sandwiches. Those who stop by can treat themselves to more traditional pies such as Bianca and Margherita pizzas, or try tasting the "Harrison Square," which includes roasted tomato, basil, and stra…

by Ben Crnic

06/09/2023

Police & Fire

Fire At New York Medical College Housing In Valhalla Displaces Students A college housing apartment in Northern Westchester was heavily damaged after a fire tore through it, adding smoke to already hazy skies caused by Canadian wildfires. The fire happened on Wednesday, June 7, when the Valhalla and Hawthorne Fire Departments responded to a fire at an apartment at New York Medical College on Old Farm Road. Once arriving, crews found that smoke was pouring out of the second floor of the building, and began work to extinguish the blaze. After making their way inside the apartment, which was filled with heavy flames, firefighters were able to ab…

by Ben Crnic

06/08/2023

Business

New Restaurant To Celebrate Grand Opening In Peekskill If you're in the mood for steak but are open to something with a South American flair, you might want to visit a restaurant in Northern Westchester that will soon celebrate its grand opening. Gauchos Steakhouse (formerly named Downtown Brazilian Steakhouse) located in Peekskill at 5 North Division St., will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, June 9 at 5 p.m., the restaurant's owners announced on social media. The restaurant is a Brazilian-styled steakhouse that serves fire-roasted meats inspired by South American cuisine, including picanha, a top sirloin cap; costela, also known as b…

by Ben Crnic

06/08/2023

News

Canadian Wildfires: Poor Air Quality Forces Yonkers To Close Schools A blanket of unhealthy air covering much of New York as a result of Canadian wildfires has caused a city in Westchester to close its schools. Yonkers Public Schools announced that it would be closing all schools on Thursday, June 8 as a result of the poor air quality and the unhealthy conditions in the city. Related Story - Canadian Wildfires Still Producing Unhealthy Air: Here's How To Check Conditions In Your Area The announcement comes after the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued an air quality health advisory for the New York City metro area and lower Hud…

by Ben Crnic

06/08/2023

Police & Fire

Police Grapple With Aggressive Peacock In Yorktown A police officer met his match when he was called upon to respond to an aggressive peacock that had been charging at residents in Northern Westchester. The incident happened on Wednesday morning, June 7 in southern Yorktown, when Officer "Maximus" Uhl learned of a peacock that had been terrifying residents and was sent to respond to the matter. According to Yorktown Police, Uhl arrived at the scene armed with a riot shield and did his best to tame the bird. However, after being on the receiving end of an attempted charge, Uhl retreated and realized he would need backup from an animal con…

by Ben Crnic

06/08/2023

Business

Popular Eatery Now Reopened For Business In Valhalla: 'Unforgettable Experience,' Owners Say A popular Northern Westchester eatery is once again serving up delicious sandwiches after closing temporarily for renovations. The Sandwich Spot, located in Valhalla at 160 Legion Dr., resumed serving its signature deli sandwiches and Nutella-flavored treats on Monday, June 1 after closing for renovations, the eatery's owners announced on social media. Earlier Report - Popular Eatery To Reopen In Valhalla In their announcement, the owners wrote that they are ready to serve an "unforgettable experience!" The eatery is well-known for filling sandwiches to the brim with deli meats like th…

by Ben Crnic

06/08/2023

Police & Fire

Brush Fire Threatens Home In Hudson Valley A brush fire that erupted in a Hudson Valley backyard came dangerously close to reaching a residence before it was extinguished. The blaze happened on Monday, June 5 around 3:15 p.m., when members of the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department and Carmel Police responded to a reported odor of smoke on Gleneida Boulevard in Mahopac. According to the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department, police confirmed that a small brush fire had started in close proximity to a deck attached to a residence on the street. Officers then quickly used a garden hose attached to the hous…

by Ben Crnic

06/07/2023

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