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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White Plains, NY
Breaking News
Don't Be Fooled: Phone Scammers Pretending To Be Law Enforcement In Westchester Don't Be Fooled: Phone Scammers Pretending To Be Law Enforcement In Westchester Don't Be Fooled: Phone Scammers Pretending To Be Law Enforcement In Westchester
Don't Be Fooled: Phone Scammers Pretending To Be Law Enforcement In Westchester Police are warning those in Westchester County to be aware of phone scammers posing as law enforcement.  According to New York State Police, the false calls, known as "Imposter Scams," involve someone calling and pretending to be a trusted source such as a police officer.  The callers may use technology that displays a fake name or number matching an actual police officer on caller ID, and they may claim a real officer's name and try to convince victims that they are violating the law, have an outstanding warrant, or have a relative involved in an emergency, state police…

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White Plains, NY
Your Community
These Are Popular Spots For Pastrami Sandwiches In Westchester These Are Popular Spots For Pastrami Sandwiches In Westchester These Are Popular Spots For Pastrami Sandwiches In Westchester
These Are Popular Spots For Pastrami Sandwiches In Westchester Eateries in and around Westchester County have been selected by Yelp as popular spots to grab a pastrami sandwich.  The list includes locations in Hartsdale, White Plains, Scarsdale, Harrison, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Yonkers, and the Bronx.  The sandwich shops selected include:  Epstein's Kosher Delicatessen & Restaurant: Located at 387 North Central Ave. in Hartsdale, this spot serves "robust traditional home-style recipes without the frills or fuss," according to the restaurant's website.  MELT Sandwich Shop: Located at 277 Mamaroneck Ave. i…

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Yonkers, NY
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Yonkers Police Department Given New E-Bike To Aid Community Policing Yonkers Police Department Given New E-Bike To Aid Community Policing Yonkers Police Department Given New E-Bike To Aid Community Policing
Yonkers Police Department Given New E-Bike To Aid Community Policing A Westchester police department has been given a new E-Bike to help them in their patrols.  The E-Bike was given to the Yonkers Police Department on Wednesday, Oct. 19 by the Yonkers Downtown/Waterfront Business Improvement District, which wanted to give back to the city's police, according to a Facebook post from the group.  The bike will "help officers conduct more efficient and effective patrols as well as connect more directly with the community in Yonkers downtown," the group said.  The group also said that having officers patrol on E-Bikes would allow residents to have more personal …

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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Over 80 Westchester County Sex Offenders To Be Kept Off Streets On Halloween Over 80 Westchester County Sex Offenders To Be Kept Off Streets On Halloween Over 80 Westchester County Sex Offenders To Be Kept Off Streets On Halloween
Over 80 Westchester County Sex Offenders To Be Kept Off Streets On Halloween Westchester County officials have put together a program to help keep sex offenders off the street during peak trick-or-treating hours.  On Monday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., the county will require more than 80 registered and non-registered sex offenders on probation to attend a program at the Westchester County Courthouse in White Plains.  The annual Anti-Sexual Abuse Victim Impact Program is run by the county's Department of Probation and is meant to keep children and families safe on Halloween, officials said.  "Our top priority in Westchester County will always …

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Mahopac, NY
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Lane Of I-84 In Hudson Valley To Close For A Week Lane Of I-84 In Hudson Valley To Close For A Week Lane Of I-84 In Hudson Valley To Close For A Week
Lane Of I-84 In Hudson Valley To Close For A Week A lane of a busy highway in the region will close for most of the day over the span of a week.  A lane of I-84 eastbound and westbound will close between Exit 52 (Taconic State Parkway) in the Dutchess County town of East Fishkill and Exit 68 (Interstate 684) in the Putnam County town of Southeast beginning on Monday, Oct. 31, and lasting until Friday, Nov. 3, New York Department of Transportation officials said.  The lane will close between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day to allow for bridge maintenance, officials said. 

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
On Your Side
BJ's Clubs Announce Thanksgiving Day Closure BJ's Clubs Announce Thanksgiving Day Closure BJ's Clubs Announce Thanksgiving Day Closure
BJ's Clubs Announce Thanksgiving Day Closure Those looking to take advantage of Black Friday at BJ's Clubs will have to wait until  Thanksgiving Day is over.  That's because all BJ's Clubs will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and reopen on Black Friday, Nov. 25 at 8 a.m., BJ's officials announced. "Our team members demonstrate hard work and dedication day in and day out, to both our members and communities. So as the holiday season approaches, it’s important for them to be able to spend well-deserved time off with family and loved ones," BJ's Executive Vice President Jeff Desroches said. This will mark the 16th year that th…

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Yonkers, NY
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No Late Night Frights: Yonkers Issues Curfew For Halloween No Late Night Frights: Yonkers Issues Curfew For Halloween No Late Night Frights: Yonkers Issues Curfew For Halloween
No Late Night Frights: Yonkers Issues Curfew For Halloween Trick-or-treaters in a Westchester County city are being issued curfews by police to prevent them from being out too late.  Police in Yonkers have issued a citywide curfew for children 16 and younger for Halloween night on Monday, Oct. 31, according to authorities.  As part of the curfew:  Children who are 11 and younger must be home by 10 p.m.;  Children who are 12 to 13 must be home by 10:30 p.m.;  Children who are 14 to 16 must be home by 11 p.m. Yonkers Police also said that exceptions to the curfew include:  Children who are accompanied by a parent or …

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
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Charged Up: Yorktown To Spend $60K On Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Charged Up: Yorktown To Spend $60K On Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Charged Up: Yorktown To Spend $60K On Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Charged Up: Yorktown To Spend $60K On Electric Vehicle Charging Stations A town in Northern Westchester has been granted funds to install electric vehicle charging stations for those who need them.  Yorktown officials recently announced that they will purchase four dual-port, level-two chargers that will be located at the John C. Hart Memorial Library at 1130 E Main St. in Shrub Oak. The town will pay for the chargers using a $60,000 grant, according to Yorktown officials.  The chargers will be located in the library's parking lot in four spaces at the end of the library past the children’s department.  "That’s really a goal …

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by Ben Crnic
New Rochelle, NY
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Construction Of 477-Unit Apartment Building In New Rochelle To Begin Construction Of 477-Unit Apartment Building In New Rochelle To Begin Construction Of 477-Unit Apartment Building In New Rochelle To Begin
Construction Of 477-Unit Apartment Building In New Rochelle To Begin Work on a new 477-unit apartment complex in Westchester County will soon begin.  The new complex, to be located in New Rochelle at 500 Main Street (Route 1), will contain apartments ranging from studios to two-bedroom homes, as well as a fitness center, lounge, pool, roof deck, and on-site parking, according to New Rochelle city officials.  The building will be a 26-story tower, according to Niles Bolton Associates, an architecture firm that worked on the project.  119 of the new apartments are also planned to be affordable units, with 20 apartments available to residents ea…

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Eastchester, NY
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Leewood Drive In Eastchester To Close For 2 Weeks Leewood Drive In Eastchester To Close For 2 Weeks Leewood Drive In Eastchester To Close For 2 Weeks
Leewood Drive In Eastchester To Close For 2 Weeks A road that serves as a connection between two major routes in Westchester County will soon close for two weeks.  According to the Westchester County Department of Public Works, starting on Monday, Oct. 31, Leewood Drive in Eastchester will be closed to all but local traffic between the following:  Westbound from Route 22 to the Bronx River Parkway; Eastbound from Dale Road to Route 22.  The closure, which is to allow for water main work, will last until Friday, Nov. 11, according to public works officials. 

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