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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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Obituaries

Beloved Court Clerk, School Board Trustee From Westchester Dies: 'Woman Of Enormous Grace' Two communities in Westchester are mourning the loss of a beloved court clerk and school board trustee who is remembered for her dedication to public service. Port Chester resident Anne Capeci, who served as Court Clerk for the Rye Town Justice Court and a trustee of the Port Chester school board, has died, Port Chester officials announced on Thursday, July 6. Capeci served in her role as Court Clerk for almost 36 years, and spent three decades in her role as trustee, officials said. She also spent much of her time supporting various charities and philanthropies, officials…

by Ben Crnic

07/07/2023

News

67 Counts Of Sexual Acts Involving Children: 22-Year-Old Man Charged In Westchester A Westchester man has been charged with more than 60 counts of sexual activity involving children, as well as creating and possessing child pornography for several years, officials said. New Rochelle resident Jason Ricketts, age 22, was indicted by a grand jury and arraigned in court on Thursday, July 6 on 67 counts of physical sexual acts involving children, in addition to charges related to his possession and creation of child pornography, according to the Westchester County District Attorney's Office. According to officials, in addition to his alleged sexual conduct with child…

by Ben Crnic

07/07/2023

Police & Fire

Firefighters Face Exploding Fireworks While Battling Blaze At Northern Westchester Home A firefighter was hospitalized following a blaze at a Northern Westchester home that caused fireworks inside the residence to explode, complicating the response. The fire happened at a residence in southern Cortlandt on Croton Lake Road on Wednesday, July 5 just after 3:30 p.m., according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Once crews arrived at the home, they quickly began putting out the flames, which were centered in the residence's garage underneath the living area. Firefighters were also able to rescue the homeowner's cats that had been trapped in the building.&n…

by Ben Crnic

07/07/2023

Business

New Lidl Supermarket Coming To Westchester A new supermarket that will be located in Westchester is in the planning stages. The new Lidl discount store would be located in Yonkers in the Central Plaza Shopping Center on Central Park Avenue, according to a Lidl spokesman. The company, which operates out of Germany, is currently in the site approval process with the city and says that it is too early to offer a specific timeline for when the store would be constructed and opened. The store would be the first Lidl store to open in Westchester. Lidl, pronounced "Lee-dul," currently operates around 12,000 s…

by Ben Crnic

07/06/2023

Police & Fire

New Update: Names Of Suspect, Officers Involved In Shooting In Westchester Released New, updated report: New Update: Man Shot By Cop In New Rochelle Dies, Attorney General Says Authorities have released more details about an incident in Westchester involving a man being shot by a detective while allegedly resisting arrest. The incident happened on Monday, July 3 around 4:30 p.m., when a grocery store in New Rochelle reported a theft to police and gave officers a description of the suspect. Earlier Report - Man Shot By Officer After Resisting Arrest, Grabbing Gun In New Rochelle: Police Police then located the man matching this description, iden…

by Ben Crnic

07/06/2023

News

Northern Westchester Resident To Compete On Jeopardy! A man from Northern Westchester will soon be making an appearance on the popular quiz show Jeopardy! Somers resident and medical student Alex Gordon will compete in an episode of America's favorite quiz show airing on Thursday, July 6 on ABC. During his appearance, Gordon will compete against returning champion Anji Nyquist, a social media coordinator from Minneapolis, Minnesota who won $8,800 on the previous episode, and retired computer programmer Carol Oppenheim from Owings Mills, Maryland. The episode will air at 7 p.m.

by Ben Crnic

07/06/2023

Business

One More Day: Beloved Stratford Pizzeria To Say Goodbye With Free Pizzas A pizzeria that has served as a fixture in Fairfield County for over 75 years is saying goodbye by baking free pizzas to celebrate the owner's upcoming retirement. Salerno's Pizza, located in Stratford at 1398 Barnum Ave. since 1947, announced earlier in June that it would be closing in July 2023 as a result of owner Carlo Salerno's decision to retire as he approaches his 80th birthday. Earlier Report- End Of Era: Beloved Stratford Pizzeria To Close After Over 75 Years Before the restaurant closes its doors for good though, Salerno plans to give back to his loyal patrons b…

by Ben Crnic

07/06/2023

Obituaries

Village Justice From Westchester Dies After Cancer Battle: 'Exemplary Human Being' A community in Westchester is mourning the loss of its village justice who was well-known for being a trusted source of wisdom for those who came to him. Hastings-on-Hudson resident Joseph DiSalvo, who served as Village Justice since 2004 and Acting Village Justice before that since 1988, died at the age of 71 on Saturday, July 1, Mayor Nicola Armacost announced. DiSalvo, who served as a judge until the week before his death, split his time between practicing law in Westchester with Bronxville-based Nobile, Magarian & DiSalvo, LLP, and serving as Village Justice fo…

by Ben Crnic

07/06/2023

Police & Fire

Drowning Duo From Westchester Rescued From Hudson River The quick action of a sheriff's deputy rescued two drowning Westchester residents from the Hudson River on Independence Day. The incident happened in Putnam County on Tuesday, July 4 around 9 p.m., when first responders were notified that two swimmers were in distress on the Hudson River near Little Stony Point Park just north of Cold Spring, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. Once they arrived at the river, sheriff's deputies saw a man and a woman who were having trouble staying above the water. A deputy then sprang into action, securing his duty gear befor…

by Ben Crnic

07/05/2023

Obituaries

Former Police Chief Of Westchester Department Dies: 'Gentleman In All Aspects' The former chief of a police department in Westchester is being remembered for his kindness and his dedication to serving both his country and his community. Lifelong Port Chester resident Zygmont C. Gorski, who once served as Chief of the Port Chester Police Department, died on Saturday, July 1 at the age of 96, according to his obituary. Born in Port Chester in 1927, Gorski was raised and schooled in the village before joining the US Navy in 1945 and 1946, serving on the USS Benham during World War II. Upon returning to the US, he joined the Port Chester Polic…

by Ben Crnic

07/05/2023

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