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

Firefighters Respond To Tractor Trailer Rollover, Car Fire On I-287 In Purchase In Same Hour One fire department in Westchester County faced a busy afternoon after responding to both a tractor-trailer rollover and a car fire on the same highway just minutes apart from each other. On Monday, Dec. 12 at around 1:25 p.m., firefighters responded to the ramp from Interstate 687 to Interstate 287 in Harrison after a tractor-trailer flipped over, according to the Purchase Fire Department. After arriving at the scene, fire officials found that a modular home had come off of the trailer as a result of the accident. Luckily, though, there were no injuries, according to the f…

by Ben Crnic

12/12/2022

Bridgeport, CT

Breaking News

Early Christmas Gift: CT Gas Prices On A Steady Decline; Here's How Much Per Gallon A steady drop in gas prices is bringing some much-needed relief to commuters in Connecticut and across the nation. As of Monday, Dec. 12, the statewide average for a gallon of gas was $3.36, which is 17 cents lower than the week before. The average is also 17 cents lower than what the statewide average price for a gallon of gas was in December 2021, according to AAA Northeast spokesperson Fran Mayko. The drop in price is also being seen nationwide, as the US average price of $3.26 on Monday, Dec. 7 was 14 cents lower than the week before, and 7 cents lower than December 2021, Ma…

by Ben Crnic

12/12/2022

Lewisboro, NY

Obituaries

Paul Silas, 3-Time NBA Champion Player/Coach Who Lived In Waccbuc, Dies Former NBA player and coach Paul Silas who lived in Northern Westchester for a period of his life has died. Silas died on Sunday, Dec. 11, at the age of 79, according to a tweet by the Houston Rockets, where Silas' son Stephen, is the team's head coach. The cause of death was cardiac arrest, his daughter, Paula Silas-Guy, told The New York Times. The Silas family lived in the town of Lewisboro hamlet of Waccabuc while Paul Silas was an assistant coach with the New York Knicks from 1989 to 1992 and New Jersey Nets from 1992 to 1995. During part of that time, Stephen, a guard, was a baske…

by Ben Crnic

12/12/2022

Harrison, NY

Breaking News

Harrison To Replace Cracked Sewer Pipes To Prevent Pollution, Bacteria Exposure A town in Westchester County is dedicating efforts to clean deteriorated sewer pipes to prevent pollutants from entering the environment and to protect residents from exposure to harmful waste. To do this, the town of Harrison has entered into a contract with a company called Pipelogix to enlist their help in maintaining and replacing aging and leaking sewer laterals running from residences to the curb, according to an announcement from the law firm representing Pipelogix, Abrams Fensterman, from Monday, Dec. 5. The goal of the program is to reduce pollution in Long Island …

by Ben Crnic

12/12/2022

Mahopac, NY

Breaking News

New Hudson Valley K-9 Named After Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash A police department in the Hudson Valley has reestablished its K-9 unit and named its new four-legged rookie after an officer who was killed in a motorcycle crash. In Putnam County, the Carmel Police Department's new K-9 officer, Pietro, is named after Officer Gary Pietropaolo, who was killed in an off-duty motorcycle crash on June 7, 2018, according to police. Pietropaolo was known for his passion for his job and serving his community, and would often brighten the spirits of his fellow officers when he would come in at shift change, police said. "We would hear …

by Ben Crnic

12/12/2022

Mount Vernon, NY

Obituaries

'A True Legend': Mount Vernon Man Known For Singlehandedly Fixing City Roads Dies A longtime public works employee for a Westchester County city known for his dedication to his work has died. Mount Vernon resident James "Jimmy" Sgammato died on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the age of 65, according to the Mount Vernon Department of Public Works. Sgammato, called a "true Mount Vernon legend," by the department, started working for the city in 1995 and became a parks maintainer in December 2000, department officials said. Later on, Sgammato became the city's first "Road Maintainer," and could often be seen repairing potholes and trenches by himself, accor…

by Ben Crnic

12/11/2022

White Plains, NY

Breaking News

'Protect Yourself': Westchester County Health Department Warns Of Widespread Influenza As flu season worsens in Westchester County, health department officials are urging residents to get their flu shots. Earlier Report - NY Ranks 'High' In Flu Activity As Season Is Off To Harsh Start Earlier Than Normal Getting a flu shot is the best safeguard against avoiding the worst health conditions that can result from catching the virus, Westchester County Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler said in an announcement on Wednesday, Dec. 7. "As you prepare for holiday gatherings, place a flu shot at the top of your to-do list. This is a great way to protect yourself …

by Ben Crnic

12/11/2022

Yonkers, NY

Breaking News

Yonkers Man Accused Of Gunpoint Kidnapping Sentenced On Weapons Charge A man from Westchester County man once accused of committing a violent gunpoint kidnapping has been sentenced to prison on weapons and robbery charges. Earlier Report - Westchester Man Accused Of Zip Tying Victim In Gunpoint Kidnapping Yonkers resident Owen Drain, also known as “Whiteboy,” and “Tommy,” was sentenced to seven years in federal prison on Friday, Dec. 2 for brandishing a weapon, according to US District Court documents. Drain was originally accused of kidnapping a victim at gunpoint in the Bronx on Nov. 19, 2019, and zip-tying his victim while doing …

by Ben Crnic

12/11/2022

New Rochelle, NY

Breaking News

Duo Caught With 'Ghost Gun' After Traffic Stop In New Rochelle: Police Two people have been charged with illegally possessing a weapon after a traffic stop in Westchester County, police said. On Wednesday, Dec. 7, around 6:50 p.m., police in New Rochelle saw a Mercedes Benz commit multiple traffic violations on the 700 block of Main Street (Route 1), and pulled the vehicle over, according to New Rochelle Police. Police then found that the registration for the vehicle was suspended, which meant the vehicle had to be towed. In the midst of the towing process, authorities then found a 9mm "ghost gun" equipped with a laser sight behind the car's passen…

by Ben Crnic

12/10/2022

Yorktown, NY

Breaking News

Stretch Of Busy Road Reopens After Several Weeks In Yorktown A part of a busy Northern Westchester road that had been closed to all traffic for almost two months has reopened, police said. Earlier Report - Road Closure Scheduled For Stretch Of Route 118 In Northern Westchester The stretch of Route 118 in Yorktown between Birdsall Drive and Hanover Street has fully reopened to traffic, according to an alert by Yorktown Police on Friday, Dec. 9. The road had been closed since Monday, Oct. 17, and had originally been expected to open in November. However, the closure was later extended to December, according to police. The closur…

by Ben Crnic

12/10/2022

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