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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
Flooding, Downed Trees Force Multiple Road Closures Across Clarkstown Amid Severe Storm Flooding, Downed Trees Force Multiple Road Closures Across Clarkstown Amid Severe Storm
Flooding, Downed Trees Force Multiple Road Closures Across Clarkstown Amid Severe Storm Heavy rainfall on Monday evening, July 14, has caused significant flooding and storm damage across Rockland County, prompting multiple road closures and safety warnings from police and local officials. As of 8:30 p.m. on Monday, both Clarkstown Police and town crews were responding to numerous incidents, including flooded roadways, downed trees, and wires, according to updates from the Clarkstown Police Department and Town Supervisor George Hoehmann. Among the most impacted areas: Bardonia Road at Germonds Road is closed due to flooding; Old Mill Road at Strawtown Road is closed in both d…

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Traffic
Flooding Causes Closures On Parkways, Major Routes In Westchester Flooding Causes Closures On Parkways, Major Routes In Westchester
Flooding Causes Closures On Parkways, Major Routes In Westchester Heavy rainfall has brought flooding to Westchester, causing closures on the Sprain Brook Parkway and Route 9A as well as traffic issues on several other major roadways.  Both a stretch of Route 9A in Greenburgh between Payne Street and Hunter Lane as well as the Sprain Brook Parkway at Bradhurst Avenue are closed as of Monday, July 14 at 6 p.m., according to 511NY traffic reports.  All lanes in all directions are closed on both roadways.  Additionally, all lanes of the southbound Taconic State Parkway in Mount Pleasant at Exit 2, as well as between Commerce Street and Lakevi…

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Traffic
Flooding Closes Route 22 Stretch In Patterson (DEVELOPING) Flooding Closes Route 22 Stretch In Patterson (DEVELOPING)
Flooding Closes Route 22 Stretch In Patterson (Developing) A stretch of Route 22 in Putnam County is closed as a result of flooding.  The stretch of Route 22 in Patterson between Route 164 and Haviland Hollow Road is currently closed as of Monday, July 14 at 5:45 p.m., according to 511NY traffic reports.  All lanes in both directions are closed to traffic.  More information about the closure has not yet been made available. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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News
Rich-ish: $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Yonkers Supermarket Rich-ish: $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Yonkers Supermarket
Rich-ish: $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Yonkers Supermarket Looks like someone in Westchester is $50,000 richer—and probably just a few numbers away from never having to shop at Stop & Shop again.  The New York Lottery announced that a third-prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold for the Saturday, July 12 drawing at Stop & Shop, located at 111 Vredenburgh Ave. in Yonkers.  While it wasn’t the life-changing jackpot, the lucky ticket matched enough numbers to bag a solid five-figure prize. The winning numbers were 08 16 24 33 54 with a Powerball number of 18.  The winning numbers were drawn from a field of 1 to …

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Police & Fire
2 Cars Go Up In Flames In Pleasantville Crash 2 Cars Go Up In Flames In Pleasantville Crash
2 Cars Go Up In Flames In Pleasantville Crash A fiery two-car crash in Westchester was quickly brought under control thanks to the fast response of local firefighters. The incident happened around 5:47 p.m. on Friday, July 11, on Bear Ridge Road, just as members of the Pleasantville Volunteer Fire Department were preparing to attend the Mount Kisco Fire Department Parade, the department said on Monday, July 14.  Crews responded immediately and found both vehicles involved in the crash fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters quickly found a water source and had water on the blaze within one minute, successfully knocking down the fi…

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Weather
Flash Flood Warning Issued In Rockland, Westchester, As Heavy Rain Moves In: Here's How Long Flash Flood Warning Issued In Rockland, Westchester, As Heavy Rain Moves In: Here's How Long
Flash Flood Warning Issued In Rockland, Westchester, As Heavy Rain Moves In: Here's How Long The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of Rockland and Westchester counties in New York and northeastern Bergen County in New Jersey as slow-moving thunderstorms bring torrential rain to the region on Monday afternoon, July 14. The warning, which was issued at 3:38 p.m., is in effect until 5:30 p.m. on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.  When the warning was issued, radar indicated that between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain had already fallen, with an additional 1 to 2 inches possible over the next hour. Flash flooding is either ongoing or ex…

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Real Estate
170-Acre Luxury Pine Plains Estate With Private Sports Barn, Guest Cabins Listed For $8.47M 170-Acre Luxury Pine Plains Estate With Private Sports Barn, Guest Cabins Listed For $8.47M
170-Acre Luxury Pine Plains Estate With Private Sports Barn, Guest Cabins Listed For $8.47M A one-of-a-kind luxury estate in Dutchess County has hit the market for the first time, offering Adirondack-style elegance, expansive views, and a stunning array of year-round amenities—all set on 170 private acres in the heart of the Hudson Valley.  Located at 367 Prospect Hill Rd. in Pine Plains, the property is now listed for $8,475,000 and has been on the market for just under two weeks, according to its Houlihan Lawrence listing.  Designed by architect Lloyd Taft and built by a third-generation camp builder known for his work in upstate New York and the Thousand Islands, the …

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Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Caught With 12-Year-Old In Car On Taconic Parkway In East Fishkill: NYSP Drunk Driver Caught With 12-Year-Old In Car On Taconic Parkway In East Fishkill: NYSP
Drunk Driver Caught With 12-Year-Old In Car On Taconic Parkway In East Fishkill: Nysp A 54-year-old man is facing felony charges after allegedly driving drunk with a 12-year-old child in his vehicle on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County, police announced. The arrest followed a traffic stop at around 10:42 p.m. on Friday, July 11, when a trooper pulled over a Ford traveling northbound on the parkway in East Fishkill for multiple traffic violations, New York State Police announced on Monday, July 14.  The driver, identified as Preston J. Kellner, age 54, of Pleasant Valley, showed signs of intoxication and failed field sobriety tests at the scene, troopers said.…

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Business
2 Major Brands To Open New Stores At Cross County Center In Yonkers: Here's When 2 Major Brands To Open New Stores At Cross County Center In Yonkers: Here's When
2 Major Brands To Open New Stores At Cross County Center In Yonkers: Here's When Two major retail names are soon joining the lineup at Westchester’s Cross County Center.  The mall announced this week that Build-A-Bear Workshop and a full-service Levi’s Store will both open at the shopping center, located in Yonkers at 8000 Mall Walk, in late summer 2025. The arrival of Build-A-Bear brings an iconic, hands-on destination where guests can create personalized stuffed animals from start to finish. The new store will feature nearly 1,917 square feet of retail space, complete with the brand’s beloved stuffing, dressing, and naming experience that appeals to guests of all…

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Police & Fire
Man Gets Murder Charge After Victim Found Shot In Head In Yonkers: Police (UPDATE) Man Gets Murder Charge After Victim Found Shot In Head In Yonkers: Police (UPDATE)
Man Gets Murder Charge After Victim Found Shot In Head In Yonkers: Police (Update) A man has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing another man who was later found shot in the head in Westchester County last week, police announced.  Yonkers resident Fidencio Abreu, age 41, was arraigned in Westchester County Court on one count of second-degree murder and three counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree in connection with a fatal incident on Friday, July 11, the Yonkers Police Department announced on Monday, July 14.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, the shooting happened around 2:30 a.m. near the intersection of L…

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