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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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Police & Fire
Norwalk Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Minor: Police Norwalk Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Minor: Police
Norwalk Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Minor: Police A 27-year-old Fairfield County man faces charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a minor, police said.  Norwalk resident Marco Rodas, age 27, was arrested at his home on Bayview Avenue on Wednesday morning, Aug. 23 on sexual assault charges, according to Norwalk Police Deputy Chief Terrence Blake.  Rodas' arrest stemmed from a complaint in May 2023 from the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) that detailed the sexual assault of a minor, Blake said.  With help from the DCF, Norwalk Special Victims Unit detectives identified …

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New Rochelle Man Shoots Victim In Foot, Then Goes Clubbing: Feds New Rochelle Man Shoots Victim In Foot, Then Goes Clubbing: Feds
New Rochelle Man Shoots Victim In Foot, Then Goes Clubbing: Feds A 31-year-old Westchester man faces more than a decade in prison for shooting a victim before going out to a club, federal officials said.  Here's a new, updated report - New Rochelle Man Admits Role In Close-Range Shooting That Left Victim Injured: Feds New Rochelle resident Tyriek Skyfield, age 31, has been charged with firing two shots at a victim in the Bronx in July 2023, injuring them, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Wednesday, Aug. 23.  According to federal officials, on the day of the incident, Saturday, July 22, just …

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New Update: Bear Killed After Attacking Child In North Castle Tests Negative For Rabies New Update: Bear Killed After Attacking Child In North Castle Tests Negative For Rabies
New Update: Bear Killed After Attacking Child In North Castle Tests Negative For Rabies A bear that was shot and killed after attacking a 7-year-old child in Northern Westchester has tested negative for rabies, officials said.  The Westchester County Department of Health confirmed the results on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 23, a day after the bear's remains were brought in for testing by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.  Earlier Report - Latest Update: 7-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Bear Attack Outside North Castle Home The male bear was killed by North Castle Police following the attack, which happened on Tuesday, Aug. 22 ju…

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Immigration Assistance Provider Posed As Attorney, Intimidated Customer In Yonkers: AG Immigration Assistance Provider Posed As Attorney, Intimidated Customer In Yonkers: AG
Immigration Assistance Provider Posed As Attorney, Intimidated Customer In Yonkers: AG A fraudulent immigrant assistance service provider based in Westchester has agreed to pay restitution to several victims whom she misled and even threatened in some cases, officials said.  Jacquelin Mercado, an immigrant assistance service provider based in Yonkers, has entered into an agreement with the Office of the New York Attorney General after she was found to be posing as an attorney and illegally offering legal advice to customers, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Wednesday, Aug. 23.  According to the Attorney General's Office, Mercado's role …

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Police & Fire
Shooting Near Apartment Building Injures Victim In Yonkers: Suspect At Large, Police Say Shooting Near Apartment Building Injures Victim In Yonkers: Suspect At Large, Police Say
Shooting Near Apartment Building Injures Victim In Yonkers: Suspect At Large, Police Say New, updated report: New Update: Teenage Duo Charged With Attempted Murder After Yonkers Shooting, Police Say Authorities are investigating a shooting in Westchester that left one person injured as a targeted attack, police said.  The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 22 in Yonkers in the area of 1-8 Schroeder St. near the Palisade Towers apartment complex, according to Yonkers Police Detective Sergeant Frank M. DiDomizio. The shooting left one victim shot in both of their legs, who is now reported as being in stable condition, DiDomizio said.  The…

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Fire Ignites At Scarborough Train Station In Briarcliff Fire Ignites At Scarborough Train Station In Briarcliff
Fire Ignites At Scarborough Train Station In Briarcliff Emergency crews were sent to a train station in Northern Westchester after a power substation caught on fire.  The incident happened on Tuesday, Aug. 22 just after 2 p.m., when firefighters from Croton-On-Hudson and Briarcliff Manor were sent to the Scarborough Metro-North Station for a reported blaze.  According to the Croton-On-Hudson Fire Department, arriving crews found a fire on the roof of a power substation and soon began working to extinguish it.  With the help of the Millwood Fire Department as well, crews were able to put out the blaze and return to service ar…

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Latest Update: 7-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Bear Attack Outside North Castle Home Latest Update: 7-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Bear Attack Outside North Castle Home
Latest Update: 7-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Bear Attack Outside North Castle Home New, updated report: Brand-New Update: Bear Tests Negative For Rabies After Attacking Child In North Castle Authorities have released more details about a bear attack outside of a Northern Westchester residence that left a 7-year-old child hospitalized.  The attack, which happened on Tuesday, Aug. 22 just after 11:15 a.m., occurred outside a North Castle home at 75 Hickory Kingdom Rd., where the boy had been playing in the woods before running into the bear, according to a report by NBC New York.  Earlier Report - New Update: Bear Attacks Child In North Ca…

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Injured Hiker Rescued From Wooded Preserve In Bedford Injured Hiker Rescued From Wooded Preserve In Bedford
Injured Hiker Rescued From Wooded Preserve In Bedford After becoming injured miles-deep in the woods at a nature preserve in Northern Westchester, a hiker had to be rescued by first responders.  The rescue happened on Sunday, Aug. 20 around 10:45 a.m., when the Banksville Fire Department received a report of an injured hiker at the Mianus River Gorge Preserve in Bedford.  According to the department, the hiker was around two miles deep into the forest and was unable to leave the preserve without help from first responders.  Minutes later, fire crews arrived at the preserve and used all-terrain vehicles to help get the hiker out…

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Traffic
Road Closure Alert: Route 119 In Elmsford To Again Be Affected Road Closure Alert: Route 119 In Elmsford To Again Be Affected
Road Closure Alert: Route 119 In Elmsford To Again Be Affected A section of Route 119 in Westchester will again be closed to motorists for a short period of time, officials announced.  Route 119 will again close in both directions between Vreeland Avenue and Undercliff Avenue in Elmsford on Tuesday, Aug. 22, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. The closure will last from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., and will again facilitate bridge rehabilitation work.  The section of roadway was previously closed on Monday, Aug. 21.  Motorists who travel on the section of road at that time should expect delays and follow p…

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Mercy College Changes Name After 75 Years: 'Natural Evolution' Mercy College Changes Name After 75 Years: 'Natural Evolution'
Mercy College Changes Name After 75 Years: 'Natural Evolution' A college in Westchester has decided to change its name after almost 75 years to reflect the expansion of its programs at both an undergraduate and graduate level.  Mercy College, located in Dobbs Ferry, has changed its name to Mercy University, officials announced on Tuesday, Aug. 22.  The name change, which has been approved by the New York State Board of Regents, reflects the institution's growth and comes as the university adds a School of Nursing to its offerings, which also include other schools of Liberal Arts, Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, and…

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