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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

Police Cruiser Hits Woman In Yonkers A police cruiser accidentally hit a woman in Westchester County, police said. On Wednesday evening, Nov. 30, police in Yonkers were on their way to back up other officers calling for help when one of their police cars struck the woman at the intersection of Ashburton Avenue and Palisade Avenue, according to Yonkers Police Department Detective Lt. Dean Politopoulos. The woman, who was not identified, was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, Politopoulos said. She is believed to be in her thirties, according to Politopoulos. This is a developi…

by Ben Crnic

11/30/2022

News

Storm With Damaging Wind Gusts Leaves Thousands Without Power In Westchester County A storm with heavy wind gusts moving through the region has left thousands without power in Westchester County. Around 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, Con Edison reported 4,122 customers having outages across the county. Communities with the largest amount of customers left in the dark include Mamaroneck and Harrison (970), Yonkers (727), North Castle (297), and Mount Kisco (189). Additionally, New York State Electric & Gas reported 5,359 customers left in the dark in its service area, with the most affected municipalities including North Castle, Pound Ridge, Bedford, and Cross Ri…

by Ben Crnic

11/30/2022

Police & Fire

Road Rage: Man Charged With Threatening Victim With Baseball Bat In Yorktown, Police Say A 21-year-old man from Northern Westchester is in trouble after he aggressively approached a victim with a baseball bat in a road rage incident, police said. On Tuesday, Nov. 1, police responded to a report of road rage in Yorktown on East Main Street (Route 6) in the area of Mohegan Diner, and through investigating found that the suspect had left his car, approached the victim while holding a baseball bat, and had left before police arrived, according to Yorktown Police. On Saturday, Nov. 26, the suspect, identified as Peekskill resident Miguel Reyes, turned himself into police…

by Ben Crnic

11/30/2022

Obituaries

'More Involved Than Most': Former Mayor Of Mount Kisco Dies A woman from Northern Westchester who dedicated much of her life to public service has died. Former mayor Patricia M. Fox Reilly of Mount Kisco died on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at the age of 91, according to her obituary. Born in 1931 to former mayor J. Edward Fox, Reilly was raised to understand the importance of volunteering in one's community, and knew that she would one day serve her town much like her father, her obituary said. "In Pat’s words- she was hatched, matched, and knew she would be dispatched from the big little Village, and wanted to do everything i…

by Ben Crnic

11/30/2022

Police & Fire

Woman Charged With Stabbing Pregnant Woman In Stomach In New Rochelle: Police A 19-year-old woman is charged with assaulting a pregnant woman in Westchester County and stabbing her in the abdomen, police said. On Tuesday, Nov. 29, around 3:50 p.m., police responded to a stabbing in New Rochelle on Lafayette Avenue, and found a pregnant victim with minor stab wounds to her abdomen, according to New Rochelle Police. The victim was taken to Westchester Medical Center to receive treatment, and was released soon after, police said. The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Naisanagelly Sanchez of New Rochelle, is an acquaintance of the victim and fled…

by Ben Crnic

11/30/2022

Sports

Two Byram Hills High School Seniors To Play Lacrosse At Division I Universities Two high school star lacrosse athletes from Northern Westchester will be bringing their talents to Division I universities. Armonk natives Gavin Javorsky and Sean Siegel, who are currently seniors at Byram Hills High School, committed to colleges during a ceremonial signing day ceremony in the school's lecture hall on Wednesday, Nov. 9, according to the Byram Hills Central School District. Javorsky, who plays attack, will play lacrosse at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, while Siegel, a midfielder, will play at the University of Richmon…

by Ben Crnic

11/30/2022

Police & Fire

Firefighters Snuff Out Chimney Fire In Somers, Warn About Keeping Them Clean A chimney fire in Northern Westchester serves as an example of what happens when a chimney is kept unclean, according to one fire department. On Friday, Nov. 25, around 5:30 p.m., firefighters responded to a reported chimney fire at a home in Somers on Primrose Street, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. After arriving at the residence, firefighters found embers coming out of the chimney, accompanied by a "strange noise," fire officials said. Firefighters then removed burning material from the home's firebox, and put their "chimney snuffer" into operation, …

by Ben Crnic

11/30/2022

Police & Fire

Stolen Packages: Eastchester Police Give Tips To Protect Against 'Porch Pirates' A police department in Westchester County is reminding people that the approach of the holiday season also comes with an increase in stolen packages. According to the Eastchester Police Department, it is common for holiday gifts to be stolen by individuals known as "porch pirates" when they are delivered to a residence when nobody is home. These "pirates" often drive around neighborhoods looking for packages that have been dropped off on doorsteps and apartment building lobbies, grabbing them, and then leaving the area before they are seen, police said. For those unable t…

by Ben Crnic

11/30/2022

Sports

Former Fairfield University Standout Goalie Shuts Out Iran As Team USA Advances In World Cup Team USA is advancing in the World Cup after its dramatic win against Iran, in large part thanks to its goalkeeper, who played collegiate soccer in Connecticut. Goalie Matt Turner, who was a standout at Fairfield University, was able to keep Iran from scoring in its match with Team USA on Tuesday, Nov. 29 which ended with the US winning 1-0. Christian Pulisic scored the game's lone goal for Team USA against Iran. It came in the first round. The USA now plays in the Round of 16 against the Netherlands at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. During his stint with Fairfield University, T…

by Ben Crnic

11/29/2022

News

Man Sentenced For Hitting Asian Woman More Than 100 Times In Yonkers Hate Crime A Westchester man has been sentenced to prison time for committing a violent hate crime against a 67-year-old Asian woman. Earlier Report - Man Admits To Hate Crime After Hitting Asian Woman 125 Times In Yonkers Attack, DA Says Yonkers resident Tammel Esco, age 42, was sentenced to 17 and a half years in prison on Tuesday, Nov. 29 for the hate crime, according to Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah. On Friday, March 11, around 6:07 p.m., Esco yelled at the victim, who is of Filipino descent, called her an "Asian bitch," and then approached her from behind as …

by Ben Crnic

11/29/2022

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