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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Harrison, NY
Breaking News
Winds Disrupt Travel At Westchester County Airport With Cancellations, Diversions Winds Disrupt Travel At Westchester County Airport With Cancellations, Diversions Winds Disrupt Travel At Westchester County Airport With Cancellations, Diversions
Winds Disrupt Travel At Westchester County Airport With Cancellations, Diversions Severe weather moving through the region is causing widespread travel disruptions at Westchester County Airport, with dozens of flights canceled and delays stretching beyond an hour.  County officials said on Monday afternoon, March 16, around 34 percent of flights have been canceled, while delays are averaging 60 minutes or longer as the storm impacts operations. In addition, five arriving flights were diverted due to the hazardous weather conditions, according to a statement released by the county.  County officials said they are closely monitoring conditions and working with a…

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by Ben Crnic
Peekskill, NY
Breaking News
'Concerning' Discovery Of Loaded Pistols In Peekskill Traffic Stop Leads To Man's Conviction 'Concerning' Discovery Of Loaded Pistols In Peekskill Traffic Stop Leads To Man's Conviction 'Concerning' Discovery Of Loaded Pistols In Peekskill Traffic Stop Leads To Man's Conviction
'Concerning' Discovery Of Loaded Pistols In Peekskill Traffic Stop Leads To Man's Conviction A North Carolina man has been convicted on multiple weapons charges after police discovered two loaded handguns in his car during a traffic stop in Westchester County last year.  Justin Arjani, 43, of Rocky Point, North Carolina, was found guilty on Friday, March 13, following a jury trial in Westchester County Court, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, March 16.  Arjani was convicted of two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, along with related traffic infraction…

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Newburgh, NY
Breaking News
Body Recovered After Man Jumps From Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (UPDATE) Body Recovered After Man Jumps From Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (UPDATE) Body Recovered After Man Jumps From Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (UPDATE)
Body Recovered After Man Jumps From Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (Update) Authorities have confirmed that a man died after jumping from the Newburgh–Beacon Bridge over the weekend, prompting a large emergency response and search of the Hudson River. The incident happened just after 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, when troopers responded to a report that a person had jumped from the bridge in Newburgh, New York State Police said on Monday, March 16. A preliminary investigation found that a 28-year-old man from Newburgh jumped from a section of the bridge where the protective fencing is lower at around 11:03 a.m., according to police.  The New York State Polic…

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Nyack-Valley Cottage, NY
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Nyack Library Responds After Fight Between Patrons, Clarifies Details (UPDATE) Nyack Library Responds After Fight Between Patrons, Clarifies Details (UPDATE) Nyack Library Responds After Fight Between Patrons, Clarifies Details (UPDATE)
Nyack Library Responds After Fight Between Patrons, Clarifies Details (Update) A library in Rockland County is clarifying details surrounding an altercation that left a patron injured inside the building last week.   The incident happened just before 5 p.m. on Friday, March 13, when a brief altercation broke out between several patrons inside the Nyack Library, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  Arriving police found a male victim who had sustained injuries to the head and was treated at the scene by first responders.  In a statement put out by the library on Monday, March 16, library employees said the victim suffered a facial abra…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
Breaking News
Man Found With 3 Kids In Car In DWI Stop On Taconic Parkway In Yorktown: Police Man Found With 3 Kids In Car In DWI Stop On Taconic Parkway In Yorktown: Police Man Found With 3 Kids In Car In DWI Stop On Taconic Parkway In Yorktown: Police
Man Found With 3 Kids In Car In DWI Stop On Taconic Parkway In Yorktown: Police A Putnam County man faces charges after he was caught driving drunk with three young children in his vehicle on the Taconic State Parkway in Westchester County, police said. The incident happened just before 10 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, when troopers stopped a vehicle traveling northbound on the Taconic State Parkway in Yorktown for vehicle and traffic violations, New York State Police announced on Monday, March 16.  Troopers identified the driver as Anthony T. Mercado, 34, of Mahopac, who they said showed signs of intoxication during the stop. They then administered standardized field…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
Weather
Wind Advisory Issued For Westchester As Strong Storm Brings Gusts Up To 50 MPH Wind Advisory Issued For Westchester As Strong Storm Brings Gusts Up To 50 MPH Wind Advisory Issued For Westchester As Strong Storm Brings Gusts Up To 50 MPH
Wind Advisory Issued For Westchester As Strong Storm Brings Gusts Up To 50 MPH A Wind Advisory is in effect for Westchester County and Long Island as a powerful storm system moves through the region, bringing strong winds that could down tree limbs and cause scattered power outages.   The National Weather Service said the advisory will take effect at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 16, and last through 4 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17.   During that time, south winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected across parts of the Lower Hudson Valley, including southern Westchester, as well as Suffolk and Nassau counties.  Forecasters warn that th…

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Rye, NY
Breaking News
Home Health Aide Accused Of Stealing $3K From Resident At Rye Brook Retirement Community Home Health Aide Accused Of Stealing $3K From Resident At Rye Brook Retirement Community Home Health Aide Accused Of Stealing $3K From Resident At Rye Brook Retirement Community
Home Health Aide Accused Of Stealing $3K From Resident At Rye Brook Retirement Community A home health aide from Connecticut has been arrested after police said she stole thousands of dollars from an elderly resident she was caring for in Westchester County.   Belynda Constant, 40, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Thursday, March 12, following a grand larceny investigation, according to the Rye Brook Police Department. Authorities said Constant had been employed as a home health aide by a resident of Atria Rye Brook, a senior living community located at 1200 King St.  During her employment, police allege that Constant defrauded the elderly victim out of more than …

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by Ben Crnic
Mount Pleasant, NY
Breaking News
Fatal Crash Closes Route 9A After Tree Falls On Car In Mount Pleasant (DEVELOPING) Fatal Crash Closes Route 9A After Tree Falls On Car In Mount Pleasant (DEVELOPING) Fatal Crash Closes Route 9A After Tree Falls On Car In Mount Pleasant (DEVELOPING)
Fatal Crash Closes Route 9A After Tree Falls On Car In Mount Pleasant (Developing) A fatal crash investigation shut down a stretch of Route 9A in Westchester County during the morning commute on Monday, March 16. The crash happened on southbound Route 9A in Mount Pleasant between Bedford Road (Route 117) and the Saw Mill River Parkway, according to 511NY traffic reports. All lanes of the roadway were closed as of about 7:37 a.m. on Monday, March 16, while authorities investigated the fatal crash and crews responded to a tree down in the roadway.  The closure remained in effect as of 8:10 a.m., according to the latest update from transportation officials.  No a…

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by Ben Crnic
Poughkeepsie, NY
Breaking News
Teen Found Clinging To Dock Pilings In Hudson River Rescued In Poughkeepsie Teen Found Clinging To Dock Pilings In Hudson River Rescued In Poughkeepsie Teen Found Clinging To Dock Pilings In Hudson River Rescued In Poughkeepsie
Teen Found Clinging To Dock Pilings In Hudson River Rescued In Poughkeepsie An 18-year-old woman was rescued from the Hudson River in Dutchess County after falling into the water.  The incident began just before 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, when police received a report that a woman had fallen into the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said on Sunday, March 15.  Several patrol units quickly responded to the waterfront, and officers also used a police drone to help find the woman.  Police eventually found her clinging to dock pilings in Waryas Park, the department said. Officers were able to successfully resc…

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Lewisboro, NY
Breaking News
Culvert Collapse Closes Road In Lewisboro: Here's What's Next Culvert Collapse Closes Road In Lewisboro: Here's What's Next Culvert Collapse Closes Road In Lewisboro: Here's What's Next
Culvert Collapse Closes Road In Lewisboro: Here's What's Next A road in Northern Westchester has been closed after a culvert collapsed, prompting officials to warn residents to stay clear for the time being.  Lewisboro Town Supervisor Tony Gonçalves said he was alerted Sunday morning, March 15, by the town’s Highway Superintendent and a Lewisboro Police Department sergeant about the collapse of the Oscaleta Road culvert.  Gonçalves said he went to the scene with town officials and members of the South Salem Fire Department, where the Highway Department closed the roadway and secured the area around the collapse. A photo of the scene shows a…

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