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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Armonk, NY
Breaking News
Blue Christmas: Frosty Parade In Armonk Canceled For Second Time Due To Rain Blue Christmas: Frosty Parade In Armonk Canceled For Second Time Due To Rain Blue Christmas: Frosty Parade In Armonk Canceled For Second Time Due To Rain
Blue Christmas: Frosty Parade In Armonk Canceled For Second Time Due To Rain An inclement weather forecast has dampened the Christmas spirit by causing a Northern Westchester holiday-themed parade to be canceled for the second time.  The Frosty Parade in Armonk scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3 is now canceled because of expected rainfall, according to the North Castle Police Department.  Related story: More To Come: New Storm System On Track For Region Will Bring Round Of Rain, Gusty Winds The parade celebrates Frosty the Snowman's "annual homecoming" to Armonk, which is the former home of the snowman-themed holiday song's lyricist, Steve Nelson, accor…

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Yonkers, NY
Breaking News
Busy Road In Yonkers Closed Due To Police Investigation Busy Road In Yonkers Closed Due To Police Investigation Busy Road In Yonkers Closed Due To Police Investigation
Busy Road In Yonkers Closed Due To Police Investigation Updated story: Police Officer Killed In Multi-Vehicle Westchester Crash A busy road in Westchester County is closed to traffic to allow for an investigation by police.  Tuckahoe Road in Yonkers between Grassy Sprain Road and East Grassy Sprain Road, also known as the area of the Sprain Brook Parkway overpass, is currently closed in both directions because of the investigation, Yonkers Police announced on Thursday, Dec. 1 at around 4:30 p.m.  It is not yet clear what police are investigating.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for upda…

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by Ben Crnic
Somers, NY
Breaking News
Driver Injured After Truck Slams Into Tree In Somers Driver Injured After Truck Slams Into Tree In Somers Driver Injured After Truck Slams Into Tree In Somers
Driver Injured After Truck Slams Into Tree In Somers One person was injured after their pickup truck crashed into a tree in Northern Westchester.  On Monday morning, Nov. 28, emergency crews responded to Route 202 in Somers to a reported accident involving a vehicle hitting a tree, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department.  After an ambulance arrived, the driver was taken to a hospital with injuries.  It is not clear what the cause of the accident was. 

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New Rochelle, NY
Breaking News
New Rochelle Names New City Manager New Rochelle Names New City Manager New Rochelle Names New City Manager
New Rochelle Names New City Manager A Westchester County municipality has named a replacement for a retiring long-serving city official.  New Rochelle's next city manager will be Kathleen Gill, who will take over on Sunday, Jan. 1, when the city's current manager, Chuck Strome, retires, according to an announcement by the city from Tuesday, Nov. 29.  Gill was selected after a recruitment process that vetted candidates from across the country, New Rochelle officials said.  Despite the nationwide search, the city stuck with a local face, as Gill has been serving New Rochelle since 1995 in numerous roles, in…

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Poughkeepsie, NY
Breaking News
'Exhausted, Stressed': Hudson Valley Healthcare Workers To March For Better Conditions 'Exhausted, Stressed': Hudson Valley Healthcare Workers To March For Better Conditions 'Exhausted, Stressed': Hudson Valley Healthcare Workers To March For Better Conditions
'Exhausted, Stressed': Hudson Valley Healthcare Workers To March For Better Conditions A group of Hudson Valley healthcare workers is asking for better conditions and the opportunity to negotiate a contract.  As part of their effort to improve circumstances at hospitals in both Dutchess and Putnam counties, a "Dignity March" will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Poughkeepsie starting at Vassar Brothers Hospital at 45 Reade Pl. and ending at the Mid-Hudson Bridge, according to the 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East union.  Those organizing the march said that poor working conditions at both Vassar Brothers Hospital and Putnam Hospi…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
Obituaries
Former Police Detective, Air Force Vet From Yorktown Heights Dies Former Police Detective, Air Force Vet From Yorktown Heights Dies Former Police Detective, Air Force Vet From Yorktown Heights Dies
Former Police Detective, Air Force Vet From Yorktown Heights Dies A Northern Westchester man remembered for his readiness to help others and his service to his community and country has died.  Yorktown Heights resident Allen See died on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at the age of 91, according to his obituary.  Born in Valhalla in 1931, See served in the Air Force from 1950 to 1954 and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant before later joining the Yorktown Police Department, serving as a detective for 23 years until his retirement in 1981, his obituary said.  Along with his service to Yorktown, See was also passionate about hunting and fishing, where h…

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Armonk, NY
Breaking News
Bobcat Sighting Reported In Armonk Bobcat Sighting Reported In Armonk Bobcat Sighting Reported In Armonk
Bobcat Sighting Reported In Armonk A resident of Northern Westchester received a rare visit from a wild feline.  Armonk resident John Dunn sighted a bobcat in his front yard at his home on Byram Brook Place on Sunday, Nov. 27, he said.  The sighting is unusual, as bobcats prefer areas without continuous human population centers, according to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). However, the organization notes that sometimes the cats will use habitats located by humans if it is not isolated by urban development.  According to the NY DEC, bobcats occupy around 13,500 square miles of New …

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Cortlandt, NY
On Your Side
'A Dream Come True': New Restaurant To Open In Cortlandt Manor 'A Dream Come True': New Restaurant To Open In Cortlandt Manor 'A Dream Come True': New Restaurant To Open In Cortlandt Manor
'A Dream Come True': New Restaurant To Open In Cortlandt Manor A new Southern-inspired restaurant in Northern Westchester will soon celebrate its grand opening.  K&P Lounge, located in Cortlandt Manor at 276 Watch Hill Rd, will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., according to the restaurant's owners.  The business will serve up authentic southern and Puerto Rican dishes, and will also provide a comfortable space for visitors to enjoy their meals, the owners said.  "We look forward to providing delicious and authentic southern and Puerto Rican cuisine to the Northern Westchester a…

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Yonkers, NY
Breaking News
Police Cruiser Hits Woman In Yonkers Police Cruiser Hits Woman In Yonkers Police Cruiser Hits Woman In Yonkers
Police Cruiser Hits Woman In Yonkers A police cruiser accidentally hit a woman in Westchester County, police said.  On Wednesday evening, Nov. 30, police in Yonkers were on their way to back up other officers calling for help when one of their police cars struck the woman at the intersection of Ashburton Avenue and Palisade Avenue, according to Yonkers Police Department Detective Lt. Dean Politopoulos.  The woman, who was not identified, was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, Politopoulos said.  She is believed to be in her thirties, according to Politopoulos.  This is a developi…

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White Plains, NY
Breaking News
Storm With Damaging Wind Gusts Leaves Thousands Without Power In Westchester County Storm With Damaging Wind Gusts Leaves Thousands Without Power In Westchester County Storm With Damaging Wind Gusts Leaves Thousands Without Power In Westchester County
Storm With Damaging Wind Gusts Leaves Thousands Without Power In Westchester County A storm with heavy wind gusts moving through the region has left thousands without power in Westchester County.  Around 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, Con Edison reported 4,122 customers having outages across the county.  Communities with the largest amount of customers left in the dark include Mamaroneck and Harrison (970), Yonkers (727), North Castle (297), and Mount Kisco (189).  Additionally, New York State Electric & Gas reported 5,359 customers left in the dark in its service area, with the most affected municipalities including North Castle, Pound Ridge, Bedford, and Cross Ri…

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