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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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Bear Spotted In Westchester Neighborhood, Officials Warn: Here's Where Bear Spotted In Westchester Neighborhood, Officials Warn: Here's Where
Bear Spotted In Westchester Neighborhood, Officials Warn: Here's Where Officials are warning residents to be careful after a bear was seen in a Northern Westchester neighborhood.  The bear was seen in the area of Glassbury Court and Woodcrest Lane in Mount Kisco, village officials announced on Monday, June 24 around 8:30 a.m.  Police have been notified of the sighting, officials said, adding that residents should be aware of their surroundings.  According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, bears' movements increase in June as breeding season begins and young bears disperse to find their own space. The animals are us…

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Storm Slams Westchester Municipality, Leaves Roads Blocked By Fallen Trees Storm Slams Westchester Municipality, Leaves Roads Blocked By Fallen Trees
Storm Slams Westchester Municipality, Leaves Roads Blocked By Fallen Trees A Northern Westchester municipality was rocked by a powerful storm that downed trees, left roads completely blocked, knocked out power for thousands, and even forced schools to close.  The storm event arrived in the region on Sunday afternoon, June 23, knocking down more than 30 trees in the town of Somers and causing almost 2,300 homes to lose electricity, according to Somers Town Supervisor Robert Scorrano and the town's Highway Department.  Once the severe weather left the area, several roads, including Ross Drive, Old Mill Road, and Carolyn Way, were also completely blocked by…

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Police & Fire
Passenger Rescued From Crashed Vehicle On Busy Parkway In Northern Westchester Passenger Rescued From Crashed Vehicle On Busy Parkway In Northern Westchester
Passenger Rescued From Crashed Vehicle On Busy Parkway In Northern Westchester A person was hospitalized after being rescued from a crashed car on a busy parkway in Northern Westchester.  The incident happened on Saturday, June 22 around 12:15 a.m., when a car crashed on the northbound Saw Mill River Parkway just north of Exit 25, according to the Hawthorne Fire Department. Arriving fire crews found that one person was still trapped in the car, which had crashed off the roadway. Firefighters then used hurst tools to extricate the passenger.  After the rescue, the passenger was taken to a nearby hospital.  The cause of the crash was not released. 

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Woman Jumps From Bridge Near Westchester Train Station Woman Jumps From Bridge Near Westchester Train Station
Woman Jumps From Bridge Near Westchester Train Station A woman was injured after jumping from an overpass near a Northern Westchester train station, police said. The incident happened on Sunday evening, June 23, when a woman jumped from the Route 117 overpass and landed in a Metro-North parking lot near the Bedford Hills station, according to the Bedford Police Department.  The woman survived the jump but was injured and taken to the hospital, police said, adding that she suffered broken bones. 

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Police & Fire
Lightning Strike Causes Tree To Fall On Car In Hudson Valley Lightning Strike Causes Tree To Fall On Car In Hudson Valley
Lightning Strike Causes Tree To Fall On Car In Hudson Valley One person was taken to a hospital after lightning struck a tree, causing it to fall on a car in the Hudson Valley. The incident happened in Putnam County on Sunday, June 23 around 7:20 p.m., when a tree fell on a vehicle on Route 6N in Mahopac between Secor Road and Parker Drive, according to the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department.  Arriving fire crews found all three of the vehicle's occupants outside of the car. One of them was taken to Westchester Medical Center for evaluation, while the other two refused medical assistance.  Because the fallen tree blocked the roadway a…

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Former Employee Caught Trying To Steal Copper From Westchester Business, Police Say Former Employee Caught Trying To Steal Copper From Westchester Business, Police Say
Former Employee Caught Trying To Steal Copper From Westchester Business, Police Say A 43-year-old man faces a felony burglary charge after allegedly trying to steal copper from his former employer in Westchester, police said. New Rochelle resident James Hoch, age 43, was arrested on Wednesday, June 19 in connection with a burglary at a New Rochelle business earlier in the same day, New Rochelle Police announced. According to the department, at around 1:10 a.m. on Wednesday, officers responded to a burglary report at Richie Brothers Heating and Air Conditioning at 91 Plain Ave. after the owner saw a suspect trying to steal copper from the property on their Ring camera. …

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Injured Construction Worker Rescued From 6th Floor Of Building Under Demolition In Westchester Injured Construction Worker Rescued From 6th Floor Of Building Under Demolition In Westchester
Injured Construction Worker Rescued From 6th Floor Of Building Under Demolition In Westchester A construction worker was rescued from the sixth floor of a vacant building under demolition in Westchester after suffering an injury and becoming stuck.  The rescue happened on Wednesday, June 19 around 11:15 a.m., when a construction worker suffered a leg injury on the sixth floor of the old United Hospital property at 999 High St. in Port Chester, according to the village's fire department.  Crews soon arrived at the vacant 12-story building and were able to place the worker in a stokes basket and lower them safely to the ground. The worker was then taken to a nearby hospital w…

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Free For All: Bee-Line Bus Fares To Be Lifted During Summer Months In Westchester Free For All: Bee-Line Bus Fares To Be Lifted During Summer Months In Westchester
Free For All: Bee-Line Bus Fares To Be Lifted During Summer Months In Westchester Those who utilize Westchester's Bee-Line bus system to get around can take advantage of lifted fares throughout the dog days of summer.  Free rides will be offered by the county's Bee-Line bus system beginning on Monday, July 1, and continuing through Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2, according to Westchester County Executive George Latimer.  The initiative is part of the county's ongoing effort to support local communities, ease transportation costs for families, and encourage residents to use public transit.  "We are excited to bring back free rides on the Bee-Line buses this …

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Business
New Store To Open In Westchester: Here's Where New Store To Open In Westchester: Here's Where
New Store To Open In Westchester: Here's Where An all-new store and donation center is about to open in Westchester.  The first day of business for the Goodwill store, located next to Walgreens at 1333 West Boston Post Rd. (Route 1) in Larchmont, will be on Tuesday, June 25.  The 4,976-square-foot store will offer a selection of used and new women's, men's, and kids' clothing in addition to household wares.  The store will open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Because Goodwill is a nonprofit, anyone who donates used items to the store will receive a tax receipt upon request. 

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Westchester Correction Officers, Employees Smuggled Contraband Into Jails: DA Westchester Correction Officers, Employees Smuggled Contraband Into Jails: DA
Westchester Correction Officers, Employees Smuggled Contraband Into Jails: DA Six correction officers and civilian employees face charges after allegedly accepting bribes and smuggling contraband to inmates at two jails in Westchester, officials announced.  Five of the defendants, including three Westchester County corrections officers and two civilian employees, were arrested on Tuesday, June 11, and arraigned in Mount Pleasant Justice Court on Thursday, June 20, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced.  According to the DA's Office, the five defendants allegedly smuggled contraband to inmates at the Westchester County Jail in Valhalla.…

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