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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

Duo Face Charges After Shooting Incident In Northern Westchester Two men face drug charges following a search of their residence that was executed after a shooting incident in Northern Westchester. On Thursday, Feb. 16, around 3:15 p.m., authorities executed a search warrant at a residence in Peekskill that had been related to a non-fatal shooting incident in Cortlandt on Saturday, Jan. 28, state police announced on Tuesday, March 7. After the search, authorities arrested two Peekskill residents: Lee Anthony McLeod, age 40, who was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and first-degree reckless endan…

by Ben Crnic

03/07/2023

Police & Fire

Road Reopened After Serious 2-Vehicle Crash In Westchester This story has been updated. A busy intersection in Westchester has been reopened to traffic following a police investigation into a serious crash. The intersection of Yonkers Avenue and Walnut Street in Yonkers has reopened following a crash between a motorcycle and another vehicle that caused serious injuries, Yonkers Police Public Information Officer Dean Politopoulos announced on Tuesday, March 7 around 5 p.m. The intersection was closed at 2:30 p.m. as police investigated the crash. The crash caused serious but non-life-threatening injuries, Politopoulos …

by Ben Crnic

03/07/2023

Police & Fire

Man Hits Former Coworker With Baton, Then Leads Cops On Chase In Westchester: Police A man faces charges after hitting a former coworker in the head with a metal baton and then leading officers on an extensive chase throughout Westchester, police said. The incident started on Saturday, March 4, around 1:20 p.m., when police in Eastchester were notified of an assault that had happened at an auto-body repair shop on Summerfield Street, according to Eastchester Police. The caller told officers that a man identified as 50-year-old David Gonzalez of Cortlandt Manor, a former employee of the business, had entered the shop and then hit an employee in the head with…

by Ben Crnic

03/07/2023

Business

'Sad Day': Beloved Bristol Brewery Closes Until 'Further Notice' After 10 Years A beloved brewery in Hartford County that has served countless visitors over the years has announced that it will soon be closing. Firefly Hollow Brewing, which opened in 2013 and was located in Bristol at 139 Center St., announced that it would be closing "until further notice" on Wednesday, March 1. The brewery's owner, Dana Bourque added that they hope to be back "at some point" but are closing as they "formulate a plan forward," also saying it was a "sad day." In a post on social media, the brewery thanked everyone who had a hand in making the location a success …

by Ben Crnic

03/07/2023

Lifestyle

Top-Prize Winning $365K Per Year For Life Ticket Sold At Store In Greenwich After buying a top-prize winning ticket, one lucky Connecticut resident will receive $365,000 a year for the rest of their life. The first top-prize-winning Lucky for Life ticket to be sold in 2023 was purchased in Fairfield County at Byram Smoke Shop in Greenwich at 111 Mill St., according to Connecticut Lottery. The winning numbers were drawn on Saturday, March 4: 4, 7, 15, 17, 30, with a lucky ball of 5. Being a "For Life" prize, the winner, whose name was not released, will receive at least 20 years' worth of guaranteed annual payments, although the payments could last longer depen…

by Ben Crnic

03/07/2023

Police & Fire

3-Car Crash Spills Oil In Northern Westchester Neighborhood Firefighters had to clean up an oil spill in a Northern Westchester neighborhood following a crash that involved three cars. The crash happened on Saturday, March 4 around 10:15 p.m. in Croton-on-Hudson on Benedict Boulevard. One driver was injured but declined medical treatment, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Several cars were damaged in a three-car crash in Croton-on-Hudson.Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department The fire department was able to clean up all of the spilled oil from the crash.

by Ben Crnic

03/07/2023

Traffic

Lane Closures To Affect Traffic On Busy Bridge Over I-95 In Westchester: Part of 3-Year Project A new traffic pattern will soon take effect on a busy bridge over Interstate 95 in Westchester, the first step of a major three-year project that will ultimately replace the structure. Earlier Report - 3-Year Bridge Replacement Over I-95 To Snag Traffic In New Rochelle The new traffic pattern, which will include lane closures, will affect the North Avenue bridge in New Rochelle, which carries vehicles over Interstate 95 and is set to be replaced over the length of a three-year $31.8 million project. Beginning on Wednesday, March 8, cars, buses, and other vehicles with three axles or l…

by Ben Crnic

03/07/2023

Police & Fire

Man Arrested After Pouring Gas On Woman, Lighting Trailer On Fire In Middletown: Police A man has officially been charged after allegedly pouring gasoline on a woman during a domestic incident in Middletown and then lighting his trailer on fire following a police standoff. Earlier Report - Man Pours Gas On Woman, Trailer In Middletown, Police Say Eugene Boudreau Jr., age 55, was arrested on Monday, March 6 for his role in the domestic incident and following fire, which happened on Saturday, Feb. 18, according to Middletown Police. On the day of the incident, which happened around 10:30 p.m. in Middletown at a trailer at 500 Washington St., police were ca…

by Ben Crnic

03/06/2023

Police & Fire

Sex Crimes Involving Minor: Man Charged In Northern Westchester Following a weeks-long investigation, a Northern Westchester man faces sex crime offenses that involved a minor, police say. The investigation resulted in the arrest of 31-year-old Bedford Hills resident Rony Hernandez on Friday, March 3, according to the Bedford Police Department. Hernandez was arraigned in the Town of Bedford Justice Court on a charge of first-degree criminal sexual act. Authorities added that the act involved a minor, but did not provide any futher details. Hernandez has since been held in Westchester County Correctional Facility pending a future court…

by Ben Crnic

03/06/2023

News

ID Released Of MD Woman Who Died After Turbulence Diverts Plane To Bradley International The name of a Maryland woman who died after a turbulence event forced a plane to land at Bradley International Airport in Connecticut has been released by authorities. Montgomery County resident Dana Hyde, 55, of Cabin John, suffered fatal injuries from the flight, which landed at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks on Friday, March 3, according to Connecticut State Police. Related story - Lufthansa Flight Hit With 'Significant Turbulence' Forced To Divert To Dulles Airport Troopers responded to the airport at approximately 3:50 p.m. on Friday to assist with the medical emerg…

by Ben Crnic

03/06/2023

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