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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Yonkers, NY
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'A Very Difficult Day': Yonkers Officer Helps Unconscious Boy During Funeral Procession 'A Very Difficult Day': Yonkers Officer Helps Unconscious Boy During Funeral Procession 'A Very Difficult Day': Yonkers Officer Helps Unconscious Boy During Funeral Procession
'A Very Difficult Day': Yonkers Officer Helps Unconscious Boy During Funeral Procession A police officer in Westchester is being recognized for assisting an unconscious three-year-old boy during his family member's funeral procession.  The officer was recognized in a letter of appreciation sent to Yonkers Police by the son of a former Westchester County Department of Corrections officer, whose funeral procession was accompanied by officers from the department.  On Thursday, Oct. 27, during the funeral procession, the man's nephew became unconscious, according to the letter that Yonkers Police shared in a post.  According to the letter, Sgt. Frank Gualdino …

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by Ben Crnic
Lewisboro, NY
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Ice Cream Shop In Cross River To Reopen Ice Cream Shop In Cross River To Reopen Ice Cream Shop In Cross River To Reopen
Ice Cream Shop In Cross River To Reopen A Northern Westchester ice cream shop that had exclusively open for curbside pickup is now fully reopening to the public.  Bluebird Homemade Ice Cream, located in Cross River at 19 North Salem Road, will reopen for indoor eating on Wednesday, Nov. 2, according to a post from the shop.  The shop has been fully closed since Monday, Oct. 17, according to a post.  The store sells homemade ice cream in addition to baked goods like cookies, brownies, cakes, and tarts, as well as coffee, according to the shop's website.  "I will be baking up a storm today to be read…

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
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President Biden To Visit Yonkers, Report Says President Biden To Visit Yonkers, Report Says President Biden To Visit Yonkers, Report Says
President Biden To Visit Yonkers, Report Says Updated story: Biden's Visit To Cause Numerous, Lengthy Road Closures In Westchester President Joe Biden will soon visit Westchester County to support New York Gov. Kathy Hochul in her campaign, the Capitol Press Room reports.  The president will visit Yonkers in a Hochul campaign event scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m., according to the Capitol Press Room.  The visit will come after similar appearances in New York by Vice President Kamala Harris and First Lady Jill Biden, the news outlet reports.  Biden also visited New York this year to support major economi…

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
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New Deli In Yonkers Blends Italian, Ecuadorian Influences New Deli In Yonkers Blends Italian, Ecuadorian Influences New Deli In Yonkers Blends Italian, Ecuadorian Influences
New Deli In Yonkers Blends Italian, Ecuadorian Influences A newly-opened family-owned deli in Westchester County combines both Italian and Ecuadorian backgrounds.  On Monday, Oct. 24, the Snap Stop Food Bar, located in Yonkers at 19 Main Street, celebrated its grand opening, according to a Facebook post from the deli.  The deli is owned by a couple with both Italian and Ecuadorian heritage and sells items like grilled chicken, Italian sandwiches, fresh salads, and various desserts, the owners said in a video produced by the city of Yonkers.  The deli also sells candies from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, in addition to food and drink…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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Don't Be Fooled: Westchester County Police Warn Against Fake Phone Call Scam Don't Be Fooled: Westchester County Police Warn Against Fake Phone Call Scam Don't Be Fooled: Westchester County Police Warn Against Fake Phone Call Scam
Don't Be Fooled: Westchester County Police Warn Against Fake Phone Call Scam The Westchester County Police Department is warning of fake phone calls involving scammers posing as officers with the department.  The fake calls come from scammers claiming to be a lieutenant with Westchester County Police who suggest that the victim may be in violation of "a new 'federal DNA mandate,'" according to police.  The caller will then tell the victim that a warrant has been issued for their arrest but that they can clear the warrant by buying five "MoneyPaks," or prepaid debit cards, from a local store and depositing $500 on each card, police said.  Then, t…

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by Ben Crnic
Brentwood, NY
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Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery Of Taxi Driver In Riverhead Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery Of Taxi Driver In Riverhead Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery Of Taxi Driver In Riverhead
Suspect On Loose After Armed Robbery Of Taxi Driver In Riverhead Police are asking for help in locating a suspect who is charged with robbing a taxi cab driver on Long Island.  On Thursday, Nov. 3 at around 9 p.m., police in Suffolk County received a report of a robbery in Riverhead at the River Pointe Apartments at 821 East Main St., according to Riverhead Police.  Police said a male suspect approached the victim, a taxi cab driver, put a gun to his neck, and stole money from him before leaving the scene on foot, police said.  No injuries were reported from the robbery, according to police.  The suspect is described as a Black man …

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
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Unlawful Smoke Shop Shut Down By Police In Yonkers Unlawful Smoke Shop Shut Down By Police In Yonkers Unlawful Smoke Shop Shut Down By Police In Yonkers
Unlawful Smoke Shop Shut Down By Police In Yonkers A smoke shop in Westchester County was shut down after police discovered numerous law violations during a visit.  Earlier report - Out Of Compliance: Police Shut Down 3 Yonkers Smoke Shops After Inspections On Tuesday, Nov. 1, police visited an unnamed smoke shop located in Yonkers at 403 McLean Ave. and found the store to be out of compliance, according to Yonkers Police.  Police said that the violations included:  no Certificate of Occupancy; no dispensary or hemp licenses; a large quantity of illicit controlled substances such as CBD gummies and vape products …

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
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Man Charged With Stealing More Than $50K In Cash, Checks From Vehicle In In Yorktown Man Charged With Stealing More Than $50K In Cash, Checks From Vehicle In In Yorktown Man Charged With Stealing More Than $50K In Cash, Checks From Vehicle In In Yorktown
Man Charged With Stealing More Than $50K In Cash, Checks From Vehicle In In Yorktown Police have charged a New York City man who was apprehended upstate with stealing more than $50,000 from a vehicle parked at a Northern Westchester County business.  On Saturday, Oct. 15, at around 3:30 p.m., police were called to a business in Yorktown on Saw Mill River Road to investigate a report from a victim that $42,000 in cash and $10,000 in payroll checks had been stolen from their parked vehicle, according to Yorktown Police.  Police eventually identified a suspect and a vehicle associated with the theft, and on Oct. 28 around 6 p.m., police in the Albany area pulled over…

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
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New Clothing Store To Open In Yonkers New Clothing Store To Open In Yonkers New Clothing Store To Open In Yonkers
New Clothing Store To Open In Yonkers A major clothing retailer that offers "amazing values" is soon opening a new location in Westchester County, officials say.  A new Burlington store in Yonkers at 750 Central Park Ave. inside the Mall at Cross County will open on Friday, Nov. 4 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:15 a.m., store officials said in an announcement. The store will sell items including clothing for men, women, and children, as well as footwear, baby merchandise, home décor, and toys, according to store officials.  "With up to 60% off other retailers’ prices every day and brand name merchandise arr…

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by Ben Crnic
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Cancer-Causing Chemical Found In More Shampoo Products, Independent Laboratory's Study Reveals Cancer-Causing Chemical Found In More Shampoo Products, Independent Laboratory's Study Reveals Cancer-Causing Chemical Found In More Shampoo Products, Independent Laboratory's Study Reveals
Cancer-Causing Chemical Found In More Shampoo Products, Independent Laboratory's Study Reveals An independent laboratory is reporting that it has found a cancer-causing chemical in more batches of shampoo products.  Many brands of dry shampoo products -- including some Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI, and TRESemmé products -- had already been recalled by manufacturer Unilever containing the cancer-causing chemical benzene in an announcement made on Tuesday, Oct. 18. On Tuesday, Nov. 1, the independent laboratory Valisure, based in New Haven, CT, reported finding a high level of benzene in more batches of dry shampoo. It said that high levels of benzene were found in 70 per…

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