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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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News

NASCAR Driver From Region Flips Multiple Times In Crash: Now On His Way Home A NASCAR driver from Connecticut is recovering after losing control of his car during a race and flipping several times. NASCAR driver Ryan Preece, who is originally from the Hartford County town of Berlin, was hospitalized on Saturday night, Aug. 26 following a violent crash at the Daytona International Speedway in Florida, according to multiple reports. A video of the crash released by NASCAR shows Preece's vehicle flipping numerous times after being hit from behind by Erik Jones before finally coming to a rest, at which point flames can be seen coming from the wreck. A look at wh…

by Ben Crnic

08/28/2023

Obituaries

Beloved Deputy Lewisboro Supervisor From Cross River Dies: 'Quiet, Strong, Real, Solid' A beloved former town employee, husband, and father from Northern Westchester is being remembered for his ever-caring nature despite his stoic outward appearance. Leo P. Masterson of Cross River, who worked as Comptroller and Deputy Town Supervisor for the town of Lewisboro, died on Thursday, Aug. 24 at the age of 66 after an 11-month battle with peritoneal mesothelioma, according to his obituary. Born on Staten Island in 1957, Masterson was both a standout student and athlete and played football and baseball in high school. He then went on to continue playing baseball during hi…

by Ben Crnic

08/28/2023

Police & Fire

Man Steals $50K From Victim In Darien After Pretending To Work At Car Dealership: Police A man faces charges after pretending to work at a BMW dealership in an effort to steal a $50,000 investment from a victim in Fairfield County, police said. Bridgeport resident Jevene Wright, age 40, was taken into custody at Bridgeport Probation on Monday, Aug. 14 around 1 p.m. on an active arrest warrant related to an alleged larceny, according to Darien Police Sergeant Dan Skoumbros. The warrant contained charges related to an incident reported on Tuesday, April 25. On this day, a victim told Darien officers that he had given $50,000 to Wright as an investment for selling…

by Ben Crnic

08/28/2023

Schools

Retired Educator To Fill In For Superintendent On Medical Leave At Irvington School District A school district in Westchester has announced that a retired former superintendent with over 40 years of experience will be filling in for its current leader, who is out on medical leave. Longtime educator Joel Adelberg has been appointed as acting superintendent of the Irvington Union Free School District and will fill in for Kristopher Harrison, who is out on medical leave, officials announced on Monday, Aug. 28. Adelberg, who has an educational career spanning over 40 years and served as the superintendent of the Bedford Central School District before retiring, was…

by Ben Crnic

08/28/2023

Police & Fire

Person Hospitalized After Being Hit By ATV At Baseball Field In Yorktown New Update: 21-Year-Old Intentionally Injured Man With ATV In Yorktown, Police Say A person was sent to a hospital after being struck by an all-terrain vehicle at a baseball field in Northern Westchester, police said. The incident happened on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 27, when an ATV struck the victim at a baseball field in Yorktown located in Lakeside Park on Hunterbrook Road, according to Yorktown Police Chief Robert Noble. According to Noble, witnesses told police that numerous people had been on ATVs and dirtbikes in the park when the victim was hit. The ATV's driver was also …

by Ben Crnic

08/28/2023

Police & Fire

Drunk Driver From Yonkers Caught After Traffic Stop On Bridge: Police A Westchester man faces drunk driving charges after being stopped on a bridge by authorities, police said. Yonkers resident Daniel Rodriguez, age 48, was arrested on drunk driving charges on Saturday, Aug. 19, New York State Police announced on Friday, Aug. 25. According to state police, on the day of Rodriguez's arrest, troopers were patrolling the Henry Hudson Bridge in the Bronx when they pulled over a 2016 Nissan for violating vehicle and traffic laws. An investigation then determined that the driver, Rodriguez, was allegedly impaired by alcoh…

by Ben Crnic

08/27/2023

Police & Fire

Drunk Man Screams Profanities Near Children, Acts Belligerent At CT Festival, Police Say A 55-year-old man faces charges after allegedly becoming drunk and belligerent at a festival in Connecticut and screaming profanities within earshot of children, police said. The incident happened in New Haven County on Saturday, Aug. 19 around 3:45 p.m., when Milford Police were alerted of a man causing a disturbance at the Oyster Fest at the Milford Public Library at 57 New Haven Ave. (Route 162). Arriving officers then saw the man acting belligerently and witnessed him yell profanities in front of festival patrons as well as children, according to police. The man, ide…

by Ben Crnic

08/27/2023

News

Here's When Plastic Utensils, Condiments Law Will Go Into Effect In Westchester If you order takeout in Westchester, you'll have to ask for plastic utensils and condiments in order to receive them, according to a new law that will soon go into effect. The new law, which will go into effect on Saturday, Sept. 2, will ban food establishments in Westchester from providing plastic food ware or condiment packets to both dine-in and takeout customers unless they are specifically asked for, according to county officials. Earlier Report - Plastic Utensils, Condiments For Takeout Orders Banned In Westchester: Unless You Ask The legislation was signed into law …

by Ben Crnic

08/27/2023

Police & Fire

Driver Hospitalized After Rollover Crash in Croton-On-Hudson A rollover crash on a curvy Northern Westchester road sent one person to the hospital. The incident happened on Thursday, Aug. 24 around 3:30 p.m., when emergency crews responded to a rollover crash in Croton-on-Hudson on Mount Airy Road. According to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department, arriving first responders found that the driver had been able to get out of the flipped car on his own. They were then given medical treatment and taken to an area hospital by Croton EMS. The vehicle was later removed from the road by a local towing company. Ossining EMS also…

by Ben Crnic

08/26/2023

Obituaries

Retired Mount Vernon Police Sergeant, Army Vet Dies A city in Westchester is mourning the loss of a retired police sergeant who served his community for over a quarter of a century. Retired Mount Vernon Police Sergeant Jessie Kimble died on Friday, Aug. 18 at the age of 84, Mount Vernon Police announced. Kimble, a resident of Yonkers, served with the department for over 25 years before retiring, according to his obituary. He joined the department after returning home from service with the US Army. "Our condolences go to his family and loved ones," Mount Vernon Police said on social media. A service for&n…

by Ben Crnic

08/26/2023

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