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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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Sports
Court Sides With Woman Who Lost UConn Scholarship After Middle Finger Incident Court Sides With Woman Who Lost UConn Scholarship After Middle Finger Incident
Court Sides With Woman Who Lost UConn Scholarship After Middle Finger Incident A former University of Connecticut athlete from New York's Hudson Valley who was stripped of her full college scholarship after she raised a middle finger following a championship game victory has won a victory in court, a report by Courthouse News Service said.  In November 2014, UConn women's soccer player and then-freshman Noriana Radwan, from the Dutchess County village of Wappingers Falls, flashed her middle finger to a television camera after her team beat the University of South Florida 3-2 in the American Athletic Conference championship game.  Immediately after the w…

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Business
Pick Up Only: Starbucks Location For Quick Orders Opens In Yonkers Pick Up Only: Starbucks Location For Quick Orders Opens In Yonkers
Pick Up Only: Starbucks Location For Quick Orders Opens In Yonkers A newly-opened Starbucks location in Westchester County is perfect for those looking to grab a quick cup of joe.  The new coffee shop, located in Yonkers at 16 Nepperhan St. by the Yonkers Metro-North station, is a pickup-only location, streamlined for commuters looking to grab a coffee on their way to work, according to Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano.  "This 'pick-up only' location is perfect for Metro-North commuters to grab a quick cup of fresh coffee and delicious breakfast before or after their ride," Spano said.  Visitors of the location are advised to download the Star…

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News
Blue Christmas: Frosty Parade In Armonk Canceled For Second Time Due To Rain Blue Christmas: Frosty Parade In Armonk Canceled For Second Time Due To Rain
Blue Christmas: Frosty Parade In Armonk Canceled For Second Time Due To Rain An inclement weather forecast has dampened the Christmas spirit by causing a Northern Westchester holiday-themed parade to be canceled for the second time.  The Frosty Parade in Armonk scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3 is now canceled because of expected rainfall, according to the North Castle Police Department.  Related story: More To Come: New Storm System On Track For Region Will Bring Round Of Rain, Gusty Winds The parade celebrates Frosty the Snowman's "annual homecoming" to Armonk, which is the former home of the snowman-themed holiday song's lyricist, Steve Nelson, accor…

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Police & Fire
Busy Road In Yonkers Closed Due To Police Investigation Busy Road In Yonkers Closed Due To Police Investigation
Busy Road In Yonkers Closed Due To Police Investigation Updated story: Police Officer Killed In Multi-Vehicle Westchester Crash A busy road in Westchester County is closed to traffic to allow for an investigation by police.  Tuckahoe Road in Yonkers between Grassy Sprain Road and East Grassy Sprain Road, also known as the area of the Sprain Brook Parkway overpass, is currently closed in both directions because of the investigation, Yonkers Police announced on Thursday, Dec. 1 at around 4:30 p.m.  It is not yet clear what police are investigating.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for upda…

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Police & Fire
Driver Injured After Truck Slams Into Tree In Somers Driver Injured After Truck Slams Into Tree In Somers
Driver Injured After Truck Slams Into Tree In Somers One person was injured after their pickup truck crashed into a tree in Northern Westchester.  On Monday morning, Nov. 28, emergency crews responded to Route 202 in Somers to a reported accident involving a vehicle hitting a tree, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department.  After an ambulance arrived, the driver was taken to a hospital with injuries.  It is not clear what the cause of the accident was. 

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News
New Rochelle Names New City Manager New Rochelle Names New City Manager
New Rochelle Names New City Manager A Westchester County municipality has named a replacement for a retiring long-serving city official.  New Rochelle's next city manager will be Kathleen Gill, who will take over on Sunday, Jan. 1, when the city's current manager, Chuck Strome, retires, according to an announcement by the city from Tuesday, Nov. 29.  Gill was selected after a recruitment process that vetted candidates from across the country, New Rochelle officials said.  Despite the nationwide search, the city stuck with a local face, as Gill has been serving New Rochelle since 1995 in numerous roles, in…

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News
Healthcare Workers March For Better Conditions From Fairfield County-Based Organization Healthcare Workers March For Better Conditions From Fairfield County-Based Organization
Healthcare Workers March For Better Conditions From Fairfield County-Based Organization A group of Hudson Valley healthcare workers is asking for better conditions and the opportunity to negotiate a contract.  As part of their effort to improve circumstances at hospitals in both Dutchess and Putnam counties, a "Dignity March" will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Poughkeepsie starting at Vassar Brothers Hospital at 45 Reade Pl. and ending at the Mid-Hudson Bridge, according to the 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East union.  Those organizing the march said that poor working conditions at both Vassar Brothers Hospital and Putnam Hospi…

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Obituaries
Former Police Detective, Air Force Vet From Yorktown Heights Dies Former Police Detective, Air Force Vet From Yorktown Heights Dies
Former Police Detective, Air Force Vet From Yorktown Heights Dies A Northern Westchester man remembered for his readiness to help others and his service to his community and country has died.  Yorktown Heights resident Allen See died on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at the age of 91, according to his obituary.  Born in Valhalla in 1931, See served in the Air Force from 1950 to 1954 and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant before later joining the Yorktown Police Department, serving as a detective for 23 years until his retirement in 1981, his obituary said.  Along with his service to Yorktown, See was also passionate about hunting and fishing, where h…

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News
Bobcat Sighting Reported In Armonk Bobcat Sighting Reported In Armonk
Bobcat Sighting Reported In Armonk A resident of Northern Westchester received a rare visit from a wild feline.  Armonk resident John Dunn sighted a bobcat in his front yard at his home on Byram Brook Place on Sunday, Nov. 27, he said.  The sighting is unusual, as bobcats prefer areas without continuous human population centers, according to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). However, the organization notes that sometimes the cats will use habitats located by humans if it is not isolated by urban development.  According to the NY DEC, bobcats occupy around 13,500 square miles of New …

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Business
'A Dream Come True': New Restaurant To Open In Cortlandt Manor 'A Dream Come True': New Restaurant To Open In Cortlandt Manor
'A Dream Come True': New Restaurant To Open In Cortlandt Manor A new Southern-inspired restaurant in Northern Westchester will soon celebrate its grand opening.  K&P Lounge, located in Cortlandt Manor at 276 Watch Hill Rd, will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., according to the restaurant's owners.  The business will serve up authentic southern and Puerto Rican dishes, and will also provide a comfortable space for visitors to enjoy their meals, the owners said.  "We look forward to providing delicious and authentic southern and Puerto Rican cuisine to the Northern Westchester a…

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