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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
Crash On I-684 Kills 1: Lanes Now Reopened In Southeast (DEVELOPING) Crash On I-684 Kills 1: Lanes Now Reopened In Southeast (DEVELOPING)
Crash On I-684 Kills 1: Lanes Now Reopened In Southeast (Developing) A two-car crash on Interstate 684 in Putnam County left one person dead Thursday morning, April 10, police said.   New, updated report - Fatal I-684 Crash: ID Released Of Woman Killed While Being Driven By Granddaughter In Southeast The crash happened at around 6:40 a.m. on Thursday near mile marker 26.8 southbound in the town of Southeast, according to Trooper Krystal Paolicelli of the New York State Police.  Upon arrival, troopers confirmed the crash involved two vehicles and that one person had died. The cause of the crash has not yet been determined, and the identit…

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Traffic
Crash Closes Route 6/202 Stretch In Cortlandt (DEVELOPING) Crash Closes Route 6/202 Stretch In Cortlandt (DEVELOPING)
Crash Closes Route 6/202 Stretch In Cortlandt (Developing) A crash has closed a stretch of road in Northern Westchester commonly known as the Goat Trail.  The crash happened on Wednesday, April 9 at around 3:40 p.m. on Route 202/6 in Cortlandt between Route 9 and Route 9D, according to 511NY.  The crash involved injuries, according to traffic reports. More information has not yet been made available by authorities.  Both directions of the Goat Trail are now closed.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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News
Man Breaks Into Home, Puts Hand On Victim's Mouth In Middletown: Here's His Fate Man Breaks Into Home, Puts Hand On Victim's Mouth In Middletown: Here's His Fate
Man Breaks Into Home, Puts Hand On Victim's Mouth In Middletown: Here's His Fate A man with a long history of violent crimes has learned how long he will spend behind bars for breaking into a woman’s Orange County home and threatening her while she slept, prosecutors announced. Middletown resident Jason Simpson, 44, was sentenced on Wednesday, April 9 in Orange County Court following his guilty plea in February to second-degree attempted burglary in connection with an October 2024 break-in in Middletown, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced. This marks Simpson’s third violent felony conviction and fourth felony overall, qualifying him for a life senten…

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Police & Fire
Vehicle Catches Fire On Sprain Brook Parkway In Ardsley (DEVELOPING) Vehicle Catches Fire On Sprain Brook Parkway In Ardsley (DEVELOPING)
Vehicle Catches Fire On Sprain Brook Parkway In Ardsley (Developing) A vehicle caught on fire on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester on Wednesday afternoon, April 9, prompting an emergency response.  The blaze happened at around 3:30 p.m. on the southbound Sprain Brook Parkway in Ardsley just north of the Jackson Avenue exit, according to 511NY.  The incident blocked the right shoulder of the parkway.  More information about the fire was not immediately available. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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Police & Fire
Victims Lose $20K To Scammers Asking For Cash In Shoebox In Putnam Valley, Southeast: Sheriff Victims Lose $20K To Scammers Asking For Cash In Shoebox In Putnam Valley, Southeast: Sheriff
Victims Lose $20K To Scammers Asking For Cash In Shoebox In Putnam Valley, Southeast: Sheriff Two men have been arrested in separate incidents after allegedly attempting to scam elderly residents in Putnam County out of tens of thousands of dollars, authorities announced. Both incidents, which happened in late March and early April, involved similar tactics in which scammers impersonated government officials and instructed victims to place large amounts of cash in shoeboxes to be picked up at their homes, Putnam County Sheriff Kevin J. McConville said on Wednesday, April 9.  First Incident: Putnam Valley On Monday, March 31, deputies responded to the home of a 79-year-old …

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Police & Fire
Fire Goes Up In Coffee Shop Roasting Area In Beacon Fire Goes Up In Coffee Shop Roasting Area In Beacon
Fire Goes Up In Coffee Shop Roasting Area In Beacon Emergency crews rushed to a Dutchess County coffee shop after a blaze began in the roasting area, firefighters said. The incident began on Tuesday, April 8 at around 10:15 a.m., when Beacon firefighters were sent to a commercial fire at Trax Espresso Bar & Coffee Roasters on Fishkil Avenue after several callers reported a fire through the roof, the Beacon Fire Department said on Wednesday, April 9.  Arriving units found an active blaze in the roasting area and chimney and soon knocked the flames out before checking for any extension.  The fire was extinguished with no ex…

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Obituaries
Over 60-Year Member Of Port Chester Fire Dept, Longtime Chaplain Dies Over 60-Year Member Of Port Chester Fire Dept, Longtime Chaplain Dies
Over 60-Year Member Of Port Chester Fire Dept, Longtime Chaplain Dies A fire department in Westchester is mourning the loss of one of its most dedicated public servants and beloved community members.  George P. Marshall, a lifelong Port Chester resident and longtime member of the village's fire department, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 8, at the age of 82, according to his obituary.  Marshall was a familiar and respected presence in Port Chester, where he served for an incredible 62 years as a volunteer firefighter with Washington Engine & Hose Company #4. He also served several years as Chaplain of the Port Chester Fire Departme…

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Business
Popular Chain Opens New Locale In New Rochelle: Here's How To Get Free Tacos Popular Chain Opens New Locale In New Rochelle: Here's How To Get Free Tacos
Popular Chain Opens New Locale In New Rochelle: Here's How To Get Free Tacos Get ready, taco lovers—The Taco Project is officially opening the doors to its sixth location in a Westchester city, and the community is invited to join the fiesta.  The new Taco Project at 596 North Ave. in New Rochelle will hold a grand opening hosted by the city's Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, April 15 at 10:45 a.m.  This marks the sixth location for owners Nick Mesce, Sebastian Aliberti, and Carmelo Milio, and one of their largest to date, offering both on-street and garage parking for customers.  Known for its fresh and flavorful menu featuring tacos, burritos, …

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Police & Fire
'Coyote-Like Animal' Seen Near School Sparks Police Warning In Hawthorne 'Coyote-Like Animal' Seen Near School Sparks Police Warning In Hawthorne
'Coyote-Like Animal' Seen Near School Sparks Police Warning In Hawthorne Authorities in Westchester are investigating a possible coyote-related incident that happened near an elementary school, prompting safety alerts and increased patrols. According to a statement from the Mount Pleasant Police Department on Wednesday, April 9, officers responded to an encounter involving a “coyote-like animal” near Hawthorne Elementary School on Tuesday evening, April 8.  The department did not specify the exact nature of the incident but confirmed that it is under investigation.   In response, surrounding schools have been notified, and police say they are tak…

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Obituaries
Longtime Village Trustee, Community Leader In Croton-On-Hudson Dies Longtime Village Trustee, Community Leader In Croton-On-Hudson Dies
Longtime Village Trustee, Community Leader In Croton-On-Hudson Dies A village in Northern Westchester is mourning the loss of longtime resident and former Village Trustee William A. Ryder, who died recently at the age of 96 after decades of serving his community.  Born on January 20, 1928, and raised in Ossining, Ryder, who died on Wednesday, April 2, moved to Croton-on-Hudson in 1959—a community he came to love deeply and served tirelessly for decades, according to his obituary.   Ryder was elected three times to the Village Board of Trustees, serving from 1969 to 1975. He held the position of Deputy Mayor for five of those years and played …

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