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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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Traffic
Commercial Vehicle Strikes Overpass On Route 17 In Goshen, Forces Closure Commercial Vehicle Strikes Overpass On Route 17 In Goshen, Forces Closure
Commercial Vehicle Strikes Overpass On Route 17 In Goshen, Forces Closure Traffic came to a halt in Orange County Thursday afternoon, July 3, after a commercial vehicle struck an overpass on Route 17, forcing a full eastbound closure.  According to an announcement by New York State Police at around 4 p.m., the crash happened on Thursday when the vehicle hit the Greenwich Avenue overpass on Route 17 eastbound near Exit 124 in Goshen.  All eastbound lanes of Route 17 were shut down, and traffic is being diverted at Exit 122A. Greenwich Avenue has also been closed, with detours currently in place. Drivers are urged to avoid the area, expect delays, and use…

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News
Over 10K Without Power In Rockland County In Widespread Outage (DEVELOPING) Over 10K Without Power In Rockland County In Widespread Outage (DEVELOPING)
Over 10K Without Power In Rockland County In Widespread Outage (Developing) More than 10,000 customers are without power amid a widespread outage in Rockland County.  According to Orange & Rockland, just over 10,200 customers are without power in the county as of Thursday, July 3 at 4:30 p.m., with most outages within the town of Clarkstown.  The utility company lists the estimated time of restoration as 7 a.m. on Friday, July 4.  A cause for the outage has not yet been made available.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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News
Peregrine Falcon Found Injured On Shore Of Reservoir In Harrison, Rescued Peregrine Falcon Found Injured On Shore Of Reservoir In Harrison, Rescued
Peregrine Falcon Found Injured On Shore Of Reservoir In Harrison, Rescued A Peregrine falcon found injured and unable to fly along the shore of a Westchester County reservoir is back in the wild, thanks to the quick response of a state environmental officer and a local wildlife rehabilitator.  The falcon was discovered on Tuesday, June 17, on a rock near the shoreline of the Kensico Reservoir in the town of Harrison, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said on Thursday, July 3.  An Environmental Conservation Officer responded to the report and found the bird alert but grounded. Although no visible injuries were observed, the offi…

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Real Estate
$1M In State Funding Going To Over 60 New Affordable Apartments In Greenburgh $1M In State Funding Going To Over 60 New Affordable Apartments In Greenburgh
$1M In State Funding Going To Over 60 New Affordable Apartments In Greenburgh More than 60 new affordable apartments will soon be built in Westchester, thanks to $1 million in funding announced by county officials this week.  The money—awarded through New York State’s County Infrastructure Grant Program—will support the second phase of the Mayfair Apartments project in Greenburgh, transforming a former community center into 62 affordable senior rental units, the county announced on Thursday, July 3.  The development is located on the site of the former WestHELP Homeless Shelter on the campus of SUNY Westchester Community College. It is adjacent to the Knoll…

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Obituaries
Young Peekskill Man Mourned After Sudden Death: 'We Love You Forever' Young Peekskill Man Mourned After Sudden Death: 'We Love You Forever'
Young Peekskill Man Mourned After Sudden Death: 'We Love You Forever' A young Westchester man's sudden death has sparked an outpouring of support from community members as his family grapples with their massive loss. Steven Miranda, a beloved Peekskill man known for his bright smile and joyful spirit, died on Saturday, June 28. His age was not made public.  Miranda's death was detailed in a GoFundMe fundraiser created to help his family with his funeral costs.  "It's with great sadness and pain in my heart that I share this GoFundMe," wrote Miranda's cousin, Vanessa Preciado, who organized the fundraiser.  Preciado continued: "Steve…

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Business
New Dumpling Spot To Celebrate Scarsdale Opening With Family Recipes, Lion Dances New Dumpling Spot To Celebrate Scarsdale Opening With Family Recipes, Lion Dances
New Dumpling Spot To Celebrate Scarsdale Opening With Family Recipes, Lion Dances A growing Colorado-based dumpling brand is bringing its family recipes—and a splash of flavor—to Westchester with the opening of its newest restaurant.  Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings, now open at 709 White Plains Rd. in Scarsdale, will hold a grand opening on Tuesday, July 8, marking the brand’s first location in New York.  The grand opening celebration will feature a 5:00 p.m. ribbon cutting followed by a traditional lion dance performance at 6:00 p.m. Community members are invited to attend and experience the food, festivities, and story behind the brand.  According to th…

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Police & Fire
Police Save Distraught Teen From Walkway Over Hudson In Poughkeepsie Police Save Distraught Teen From Walkway Over Hudson In Poughkeepsie
Police Save Distraught Teen From Walkway Over Hudson In Poughkeepsie A 16-year-old was safely rescued from the Walkway Over the Hudson in Dutchess County on Wednesday afternoon, July 2, after climbing over the railing, police said.  The incident happened around 3:41 p.m. on July 2, when New York State Parks staff contacted City of Poughkeepsie 911 to report a suicidal person on the bridge, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said on Thursday, July 3.  Responding officers arrived at the mid-span of the Walkway Over the Hudson and found a distraught 16-year-old who had climbed over the railing. Officers quickly began speaking with the teen and…

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Police & Fire
Man Inappropriately Touched Young Boys For Decades In Clarkstown, Police Say Man Inappropriately Touched Young Boys For Decades In Clarkstown, Police Say
Man Inappropriately Touched Young Boys For Decades In Clarkstown, Police Say A 57-year-old Orange County man is facing serious charges following allegations that he sexually abused multiple juvenile boys over a span of more than 20 years in Rockland County, police announced. James Valentine, of Cornwall, was arrested on Wednesday, July 2, after an investigation uncovered evidence that he had inappropriately touched several underage male victims, with incidents dating back more than two decades, New York State Police said.  The case began on Wednesday, June 4, when investigators learned that two 15-year-old boys reported inappropriate contact with Valentine at h…

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Police & Fire
Woman Struck, Killed While Walking Against Traffic On I-87 In Yonkers (UPDATE) Woman Struck, Killed While Walking Against Traffic On I-87 In Yonkers (UPDATE)
Woman Struck, Killed While Walking Against Traffic On I-87 In Yonkers (Update) This story has been updated.  A woman struck and killed on Interstate 87 in Westchester early Thursday, July 3, was walking in the wrong direction in the southbound lanes, authorities said. The incident happened around 3:43 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, between Exits 6A and 6 on the southbound side of I-87, according to an update from New York State Police. Troopers were initially notified at 3:37 a.m. about a person walking against traffic in the southbound lanes. As they responded to find the woman, they received a report that she had been hit by a vehicle. Troopers and emergency perso…

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News
Private Plane Crashes Nose-First After Takeoff At NY Airport Private Plane Crashes Nose-First After Takeoff At NY Airport
Private Plane Crashes Nose-First After Takeoff At NY Airport A private plane crashed shortly after takeoff at Stewart International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, July 2, prompting an emergency response and brief closure of the runway.  The incident happened just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, when a private aircraft departing from New York Stewart International Airport in Orange County crashed nose-first shortly after takeoff, according to an airport spokesperson.  Two people were on board at the time. Both were evaluated at the scene and reported no injuries, officials said. No medical transport was required.  Emergency crews from Town…

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