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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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Business
3 National Retailers Moving Into Former Kmart Location In Yorktown 3 National Retailers Moving Into Former Kmart Location In Yorktown
3 National Retailers Moving Into Former Kmart Location In Yorktown Several national retail brands will be opening new locations at the site of a former Kmart in Northern Westchester, officials announced.  All-new T.J. Maxx, Michaels, and Five Below locations will be opening in the empty big box store at the Yorktown Green Shopping Center at 335 Downing Dr., Yorktown officials announced on Thursday, March 28.  The announcement follows an effort from the town to fill the space left behind by the defunct Kmart store. "The Town Board has made every effort to facilitate a renaissance for this vital property in the center of Yorktown Heights’ bus…

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Police & Fire
New Update: More Details Emerge About Attack On Children At Park In Yorktown New Update: More Details Emerge About Attack On Children At Park In Yorktown
New Update: More Details Emerge About Attack On Children At Park In Yorktown Authorities have revealed more information about an attack on two children at a Northern Westchester park, including the name of the suspect charged in connection with the incident.  Yonkers resident Tyreek Lewis, age 19, was arrested on Wednesday, March 27 in connection with an assault that happened at Downing Park in Yorktown earlier on the same day, Yorktown Police announced on Thursday, March 28. Earlier Report - 18-Year-Old Caught After Attacking Children At Park In Yorktown According to police, on Wednesday just after 10 a.m., victims at the park told arriving officers that…

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Police & Fire
Targeted 4-Hour Police Detail Yields 20 Traffic Stops, Arrest At Hudson Valley Shopping Center Targeted 4-Hour Police Detail Yields 20 Traffic Stops, Arrest At Hudson Valley Shopping Center
Targeted 4-Hour Police Detail Yields 20 Traffic Stops, Arrest At Hudson Valley Shopping Center Following several complaints from residents and business owners, a targeted police detail at a Hudson Valley shopping center resulted in numerous traffic stops, summonses, and an arrest in only four hours.  The targeted traffic enforcement campaign was undertaken in Putnam County on Friday, March 22 by the Carmel Police Department, which focused its attention on vehicle violations in and around the Mahopac Village Center shopping center for four hours. According to Carmel Police Lt. Michael Bodo, the detail followed numerous complaints from residents and business owners in the area.&nb…

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Traffic
Bridge Demolition To Close Part Of Busy Hudson Valley Intersection: Here's When Bridge Demolition To Close Part Of Busy Hudson Valley Intersection: Here's When
Bridge Demolition To Close Part Of Busy Hudson Valley Intersection: Here's When A busy Hudson Valley intersection is set to be affected by an upcoming bridge demolition, officials announced.  A Putnam County bridge located at the intersection of Peekskill Hollow Road (Route 21) and Oscawana Lake Road in the town of Putnam Valley will close on Monday, April 1 to allow for crews to perform a demolition, town officials announced. The closure will begin early in the morning and will end in the afternoon. No specific times were given.  A detour will be put in place during the demolition, officials added. 

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Police & Fire
New Update: Teen Nabbed After Fatally Striking Victim In Yonkers Hit-Run, Police Say New Update: Teen Nabbed After Fatally Striking Victim In Yonkers Hit-Run, Police Say
New Update: Teen Nabbed After Fatally Striking Victim In Yonkers Hit-Run, Police Say A 17-year-old boy was apprehended on Long Island after hitting a man with his car during a dispute in Westchester and causing his death, police announced.  The 17-year-old suspect, whose name was not released because of his age, was arrested at a Nassau County residence in East Meadow on Tuesday, March 26 in connection with a fatal hit-run in Yonkers on Monday, March 25, Yonkers Police announced. Earlier Report - 21-Year-Old Man Killed In Yonkers Hit-Run: Police Investigating According to the department, just after 4 p.m. on Monday, a pedestrian was struck in the area of 632 Van …

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Police & Fire
Know Him? Man Smashes Window, Burglarizes Liquor Store In Lewisboro, Police Say Know Him? Man Smashes Window, Burglarizes Liquor Store In Lewisboro, Police Say
Know Him? Man Smashes Window, Burglarizes Liquor Store In Lewisboro, Police Say Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a man who broke into a Northern Westchester liquor store. The burglary happened on Tuesday, March 26 at around 1:15 a.m., when a man used a hammer to break into Vista Wine and Spirits in Lewisboro at Oakridge Commons, according to New York State Police. The suspect is described as a light-skinned man wearing a black ski mask, neon-colored gloves, a burgundy shirt, and a tan jacket. Authorities later released a photo of the suspect.  Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Investigator Wojdakowski at (914)…

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Police & Fire
18-Year-Old Caught After Attacking Children At Park In Yorktown 18-Year-Old Caught After Attacking Children At Park In Yorktown
18-Year-Old Caught After Attacking Children At Park In Yorktown An 18-year-old student was taken into custody after attacking children at a park in Northern Westchester, police announced. New, updated report - New Update: More Details Emerge About Attack On Children At Park In Yorktown The incident began on Wednesday, March 27, when an unknown man began physically attacking children at Downing Park in Yorktown, Yorktown Police announced just before 2 p.m.  Officers soon responded to the park and apprehended and arrested the suspect as he fled into a wooded area of the adjacent FDR State Park.  Police soon learned the suspect was an 18-y…

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News
Major Water Main Break Affects Service Throughout Much Of White Plains Major Water Main Break Affects Service Throughout Much Of White Plains
Major Water Main Break Affects Service Throughout Much Of White Plains Officials are warning residents that they may encounter brown water following a major water main break that affected service throughout an entire city in Westchester.  The water break happened in the downtown area of White Plains on Wednesday, March 27 around 11:30 a.m., according to White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach.  The large break affected water service for residents throughout the city. Thanks to repairs from the city's Department of Public Works though, most service was restored by 1 p.m.  Emergency Alert - Water Main Break -03-27-2024- Update 1- The City has been in…

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News
See It On The Big Screen: New LED Display Sign Introduced In Yonkers See It On The Big Screen: New LED Display Sign Introduced In Yonkers
See It On The Big Screen: New LED Display Sign Introduced In Yonkers A parking garage in Westchester now features a massive LED display intended to keep residents updated on the latest happenings.  The "Yonkers-Tron" LED display sign, affixed to the Government Center parking garage on New Main Street near Nepperhan Avenue in Yonkers, was introduced by city officials on Wednesday, March 20. The massive display will be used to keep residents updated on the latest news, events, and happenings in Yonkers, officials said.  A video showing off the new sign was released by the city on social media. Introducing Yonkers-Tron – our sleek new LED displa…

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Police & Fire
Blaze Damages Over 100-Year-Old Home In Croton-On-Hudson Blaze Damages Over 100-Year-Old Home In Croton-On-Hudson
Blaze Damages Over 100-Year-Old Home In Croton-On-Hudson A Northern Westchester residence more than a century old was damaged by a blaze that began in its chimney, firefighters said. The fire began on Friday, March 22 just before 7 p.m. at a residence in Croton-on-Hudson on Teatown Road, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  Arriving fire crews found an active blaze in one of the flues in the home's chimney between the second floor and attic. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the chimney, but radiant heat from the flames began damaging items on the second floor.  Luckily though, damage to the over 100-yea…

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