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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Mamaroneck, NY
Breaking News
Man Charged With Stealing Woman's Purse In Mamaroneck Man Charged With Stealing Woman's Purse In Mamaroneck Man Charged With Stealing Woman's Purse In Mamaroneck
Man Charged With Stealing Woman's Purse In Mamaroneck Police have charged a suspect with stealing a woman's purse while she was walking on the street in Westchester County. On Friday, Dec. 2, around 6:30 p.m., police responded to a robbery in Mamaroneck at the 100 block of Mamaroneck Avenue after a witness reported that a man had stolen a purse from the 74-year-old victim before running down the street with it, according to Village of Mamaroneck Police.  After interviewing the victim and witness, police then developed a suspect, authorities said.  Days later, on Sunday, Dec. 4, this suspect was found walking down Mamaroneck Avenue a…

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Mahopac, NY
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'Never Forget The Tragedies': Schumer Calls For Safer Train Crossings In Hudson Valley 'Never Forget The Tragedies': Schumer Calls For Safer Train Crossings In Hudson Valley 'Never Forget The Tragedies': Schumer Calls For Safer Train Crossings In Hudson Valley
'Never Forget The Tragedies': Schumer Calls For Safer Train Crossings In Hudson Valley Democratic New York Sen. Chuck Schumer is calling for safer train crossings across the Hudson Valley to prevent more people from being injured or killed in accidents.  To help accomplish this, Schumer announced a two-part plan on Friday, Dec. 9 to increase safety at these crossings and prevent tragedies such as the 2015 train crash in the Westchester County hamlet of Valhalla, which killed six people when a Metro-North train struck an SUV stopped on the tracks.  Schumer also cited the 2013 Spuyten Duyvil train derailment in New York City, which killed four people and injured more …

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Mount Pleasant, NY
Breaking News
Man Fires Gun At Car During Illegal Street Race In Mount Pleasant: Police Man Fires Gun At Car During Illegal Street Race In Mount Pleasant: Police Man Fires Gun At Car During Illegal Street Race In Mount Pleasant: Police
Man Fires Gun At Car During Illegal Street Race In Mount Pleasant: Police A 49-year-old man has been charged with shooting at his opponent in an illegal speed contest on the Taconic State Parkway in Northern Westchester, police said. On Sunday, Dec. 4, Ossining resident Andres Rosales participated in a speed contest on the Taconic State Parkway in Mount Pleasant, according to New York State Police.  During the race, Rosales fired multiple rounds from a handgun toward his opponent's vehicle, police said.  Rosales was later arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 6, and charged with both second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and first-degree reckless…

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Yorktown, NY
Breaking News
Duo Used Child To Steal Over $3,500 Of Merchandise From Mohegan Lake Walmart: Police Duo Used Child To Steal Over $3,500 Of Merchandise From Mohegan Lake Walmart: Police Duo Used Child To Steal Over $3,500 Of Merchandise From Mohegan Lake Walmart: Police
Duo Used Child To Steal Over $3,500 Of Merchandise From Mohegan Lake Walmart: Police Two people are charged with using a child to steal merchandise from a Walmart in Northern Westchester, police said.  On Monday, Nov. 21, around 10:40 p.m., police responded to a report of theft at the Walmart in Mohegan Lake located at 3133 Main St. (Route 6), according to an announcement by New York State Police on Friday, Dec. 9.  After arriving, police found that Yonkers residents Rosa J. Margolla, age 58, and Rosa M. Margolla Rivera, age 40, had used a child to steal over $3,590 worth of merchandise from the store, police said.  Police said both are charged with the…

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New Rochelle, NY
Breaking News
New Metro-North Expansion To Shorten Commute Time Between Westchester County, NYC New Metro-North Expansion To Shorten Commute Time Between Westchester County, NYC New Metro-North Expansion To Shorten Commute Time Between Westchester County, NYC
New Metro-North Expansion To Shorten Commute Time Between Westchester County, NYC A large expansion of the Metro-North Railroad is planned to make travel between Westchester County and the Big Apple quicker and easier.  This is thanks to four new train stations that will be built in the East Bronx that will be connected to the New Haven Line from the New Rochelle Station, allowing commuters from Westchester County to easily commute to these stations, and connect to Penn Station in Manhattan from there, according to Metro-North officials.  A groundbreaking for the new stations in the East Bronx was held on Friday, Dec. 9, Metro-North officials said.  The e…

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Brentwood, NY
Breaking News
Long Island Man In Stolen Vehicle Caught After Driving 122 MPH, Crashing: Police Long Island Man In Stolen Vehicle Caught After Driving 122 MPH, Crashing: Police Long Island Man In Stolen Vehicle Caught After Driving 122 MPH, Crashing: Police
Long Island Man In Stolen Vehicle Caught After Driving 122 MPH, Crashing: Police A Long Island man is in trouble for not just driving a stolen vehicle, but also traveling at more than 120 mph in traffic during a fast-paced chase, police said.  On Thursday, Dec. 8 around 12:30 a.m., police in Suffolk County saw a vehicle pass by their cruiser at 90 mph traveling east in Brookhaven on Sunrise Highway (Route 27) and then attempted to pull it over, according to the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office.  The vehicle did not stop though and proceeded to accelerate to 122 mph while dangerously weaving through traffic on the highway. However, the chase soon ended when the …

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by Ben Crnic
Ossining, NY
Obituaries
48-Year-Old Sunday School Teacher From Ossining Dies Suddenly 48-Year-Old Sunday School Teacher From Ossining Dies Suddenly 48-Year-Old Sunday School Teacher From Ossining Dies Suddenly
48-Year-Old Sunday School Teacher From Ossining Dies Suddenly A lifelong resident of Northern Westchester who loved educating children at churches in the area has died suddenly.  Ossining resident Jennifer Maria Arduini died on Saturday, Dec. 3 at the age of 48, according to her obituary.  Born in White Plains in 1974, Arduini graduated from Ossining High School before earning her Associate Degree from the Westchester Business Institute, her obituary said.  Arduini was passionate about working with children in churches, serving as a Sunday School teacher at the Ossining Gospel Assembly, and also teaching at the Noah’s Ar…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
Breaking News
Police Report More Thefts, Disputes At North White Plains Stop & Shop Police Report More Thefts, Disputes At North White Plains Stop & Shop Police Report More Thefts, Disputes At North White Plains Stop & Shop
Police Report More Thefts, Disputes At North White Plains Stop & Shop More thefts and disputes are reported to have happened at a Stop & Shop in Westchester County, police said.  Earlier Report - Police Respond To 2 Thefts From North White Plains Stop & Shop In 2 Days The first incident of larceny happened on Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Stop & Shop in North White Plains located at 670 North Broadway, according to North Castle Police.  A day later, the theft was reported to police by store security, police said, also saying that a suspect has not yet been found.  Police then responded to the same Stop & Shop on Monday, Dec…

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Cortlandt, NY
Breaking News
Brown Water: Water Main Leak Causes Traffic Delays In Croton-On-Hudson Brown Water: Water Main Leak Causes Traffic Delays In Croton-On-Hudson Brown Water: Water Main Leak Causes Traffic Delays In Croton-On-Hudson
Brown Water: Water Main Leak Causes Traffic Delays In Croton-On-Hudson This story has been updated.  A water main leak in Northern Westchester caused both a traffic interruption and some residents to experience discolored water in their homes.  The leak was found in Croton-on-Hudson in the area of Cleveland Drive by the Croton Free Library, according to an announcement by Croton-on-Hudson officials on Friday, Dec. 9 from around 9 a.m.  Homes located in the area of Cleveland Drive between Munson Street and Peter Beet Lane experienced a water service interruption because of the leak, village officials said.  Additionally, some residenc…

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Yorktown, NY
Breaking News
House Ethics Investigation To Look Into Yorktown HS Grad Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez House Ethics Investigation To Look Into Yorktown HS Grad Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez House Ethics Investigation To Look Into Yorktown HS Grad Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
House Ethics Investigation To Look Into Yorktown HS Grad Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Democratic US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who grew up in Northern Westchester and represents New York's 14th Congressional District, is now under investigation by the House Ethics Committee.  In a statement released on Wednesday, Dec. 7, the committee stated that they would look into the US representative after receiving a referral regarding Ocasio-Cortez, age 33, from the Office of Congressional Ethics on Thursday, June 23.  The Committee did not reveal any more details regarding what the investigation is about.  In a statement given to Business Insider, Ocasio…

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