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Ben Crnic

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bcrnic@dailyvoice.com

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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Police & Fire
Loaded Gun, Narcotic Envelopes Found During Traffic Stop In Westchester Loaded Gun, Narcotic Envelopes Found During Traffic Stop In Westchester
Loaded Gun, Narcotic Envelopes Found During Traffic Stop In Westchester A 26-year-old man faces numerous charges after authorities discovered a loaded handgun and several envelopes of narcotics inside his vehicle during a traffic stop in Westchester, police said.  The arrest resulted from an incident on Saturday, July 29 just before 5 p.m., when a Village of Mamaroneck bicycle officer conducting traffic enforcement in the 300 block of Mamaroneck Avenue saw a vehicle make an illegal left turn.  According to the Village of Mamaroneck Police, the officer then pulled this vehicle over, at which point a Mamaroneck K-9 officer also responded to help.&n…

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4 Hudson Valley Hospitals Among Best In New York, New Report Says 4 Hudson Valley Hospitals Among Best In New York, New Report Says
4 Hudson Valley Hospitals Among Best In New York, New Report Says Hudson Valley residents might take comfort in the fact that they have access to good healthcare, as four hospitals in the region have been named among the best in the state, according to a new report.  The hospitals were selected by U.S. News and World Report, which released its new rankings of best regional hospitals on Tuesday, Aug. 1.  According to the report, the best hospitals in the Hudson Valley are:  White Plains Hospital, which also ranked No. 17 in the state of New York; Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, which ranked No. 24 in New York; Northern Westches…

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Support Pours In For Daughter Of Popular CBS Meteorologist, Westchester Native Elise Finch Support Pours In For Daughter Of Popular CBS Meteorologist, Westchester Native Elise Finch
Support Pours In For Daughter Of Popular CBS Meteorologist, Westchester Native Elise Finch As viewers mourn the loss of CBS New York's Emmy Award-winning meteorologist Elise Finch, people are beginning to come together to help support the daughter she now leaves behind.  Finch, a Westchester County native, died at the age of 51 over the weekend of Saturday, July 15, WCBS announced.  Earlier Report - Popular TV Meteorologist, Mount Vernon HS Grad Elise Finch, Dies At Age 51 She had been on the station since 2007 and was beloved by viewers over the length of her career, becoming a familiar sight for those who tuned in during the morning hours.&…

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Invasive Species Outbreak: Westchester Officials Use Vacuums To Combat Harmful Insects Invasive Species Outbreak: Westchester Officials Use Vacuums To Combat Harmful Insects
Invasive Species Outbreak: Westchester Officials Use Vacuums To Combat Harmful Insects Westchester officials are stepping up efforts to fight back against an outbreak of an invasive insect that is leaving parks and wooded areas vulnerable to disease.  The increased efforts have followed the discovery of the Spotted Lanternfly, which has spread rapidly throughout Westchester, county officials announced on Tuesday, Aug. 1.  An invasive species, the Spotted Lanternfly can cause "significant damage" to parks and wooded areas by sucking sap from plants, which can leave them vulnerable to disease and threats from other insects, officials said.  The juveniles of the species are id…

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Police & Fire
27-Year-Old Dies After Tree Falls On Car In Westchester 27-Year-Old Dies After Tree Falls On Car In Westchester
27-Year-Old Dies After Tree Falls On Car In Westchester A 27-year-old man who worked at a nonprofit helping children was killed after a tree fell on his car in Westchester, police said.  The incident happened on Saturday, July 29 just before 7:30 p.m., when police in Dobbs Ferry responded to the area of Walgrove Avenue on a report of a tree falling on a car, trapping a victim inside.  According to Dobbs Ferry Police, officers and firefighters realized that the driver had been killed upon arriving at the scene.  The driver, identified as 27-year-old Danilo Gomez, an employee of the Children's Village nonprofit organization in…

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Business
CT Pizzeria Closes After Over 30 Years: 'We Will Miss You All,' Owners Say CT Pizzeria Closes After Over 30 Years: 'We Will Miss You All,' Owners Say
CT Pizzeria Closes After Over 30 Years: 'We Will Miss You All,' Owners Say A pizzeria that served as a staple in New Haven County for over three decades has closed its doors for good.  Franco's Pizza, located in Milford at 11 Berwyn St., permanently closed on Wednesday, July 26, the owners announced on the eatery's website. The pizzeria had been open since 1991 and had become a staple in Milford. However, the COVID-19 pandemic created difficulties for the business in the last three years, the owners said in their closing announcement.  "As you all know the last 3 years have been very difficult for all of us," they wrote, adding, "We have decided it woul…

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New Update: ID Released Of Drunk Driver Who Crashed Into Westchester Bar, Police Say New Update: ID Released Of Drunk Driver Who Crashed Into Westchester Bar, Police Say
New Update: ID Released Of Drunk Driver Who Crashed Into Westchester Bar, Police Say Authorities have released more information about an early morning incident involving an alleged drunk driver crashing into a Westchester bar, injuring five people in the process.  The incident happened on Sunday, July 30 just before 4:30 a.m., when a vehicle crashed into the Drake Main Cafe and Bar located at 1 Drake Ave. in New Rochelle.  Earlier Report - 5 Injured After Drunk Driver Slams Into Bar In New Rochelle: Police According to Captain J. Collins Coyne, arriving officers found the vehicle against the building and gave medical aid to five pedestrians who had…

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Investigation Into Graffiti On Private, Public Property In Westchester Underway Investigation Into Graffiti On Private, Public Property In Westchester Underway
Investigation Into Graffiti On Private, Public Property In Westchester Underway Authorities in Westchester are investigating after numerous private and public properties were marked with graffiti during the same night.  The incidents happened in Hastings-on-Hudson on the night of Saturday, July 29 between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., according to the village's police department.  In each instance, numerous properties were marked with blue spray paint that was used to write "grim" and "808," police said.  Anyone with any information or surveillance footage of the incidents is asked to call police at 914-478-2344.  This is a developing story. Check back to Da…

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Town Seeks Federal Help After Severe Flood Damage In Northern Westchester Town Seeks Federal Help After Severe Flood Damage In Northern Westchester
Town Seeks Federal Help After Severe Flood Damage In Northern Westchester Officials in a Northern Westchester town are seeking federal funds to help recover from severe flooding that left numerous public roads and facilities damaged. In a resolution adopted on Tuesday, July 25, the Yorktown Town Board officially asked President Joe Biden to approve a disaster declaration for parts of Westchester County that were affected by severe flooding during a storm on Sunday, July 9.  Such a declaration would allow the town to access federal funds for both the municipal government and residents who were affected by the flooding, according to a spokesman for the Town Bo…

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Former Assistant Westchester DA Dies After Swim Event: 'Distinguished Public Servant' Former Assistant Westchester DA Dies After Swim Event: 'Distinguished Public Servant'
Former Assistant Westchester DA Dies After Swim Event: 'Distinguished Public Servant' Westchester is mourning the sudden loss of its former assistant district attorney who is being remembered for his generosity and his dedication to serving the public.  Retired Westchester Assistant District Attorney Patrick Moore died at the age of 62 on Saturday, July 29 following a Swim Across America Event at the Larchmont Yacht Club, CBS News reported.  Moore died at an area hospital after suffering a medical event in the water, the outlet said.  As the county mourns Moore's sudden loss, the Westchester District Attorney's Office is remembering him as a "devoted and…

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