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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
Woman's Body Found In Woods Near Mount Kisco Intersection (DEVELOPING) Woman's Body Found In Woods Near Mount Kisco Intersection (DEVELOPING)
Woman's Body Found In Woods Near Mount Kisco Intersection (Developing) Police are investigating the apparent suicide of a woman found in a wooded area near a busy Westchester County intersection.  The discovery was made in the woods near the intersection of East Main Street and Lexington Avenue in Mount Kisco, where several businesses such as Ben & Jerry's are located, Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary said on Wednesday, May 21.  According to O'Leary, detectives are conducting a death investigation, and the incident appears to be a suicide. The deceased woman was not a Mount Kisco resident, O’Leary confirmed. He…

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Business
2 New Asian Cuisine Eateries Open Next To Each Other In Yorktown 2 New Asian Cuisine Eateries Open Next To Each Other In Yorktown
2 New Asian Cuisine Eateries Open Next To Each Other In Yorktown Two new restaurants bringing bold Asian flavors to a Westchester town were officially welcomed by town officials this week with a grand opening ceremony.  Ms. DimSum and Mr. Chick, which sit side by side on the ground floor of a newly opened mixed-use building near the Yorktown Green shopping center at 385 Kear St., both held a grand opening on Tuesday, May 20.  According to Yorktown town officials, both eateries are already drawing strong praise from early diners and town leaders alike.  Ms. DimSum offers a menu of dim sum, noodle soups, and bubble teas, while Mr. Chick focuses on Korean-…

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Police & Fire
Van Engulfed In Flames In Somers: Crews Use Foam After Fuel Tank Rupture Van Engulfed In Flames In Somers: Crews Use Foam After Fuel Tank Rupture
Van Engulfed In Flames In Somers: Crews Use Foam After Fuel Tank Rupture A fiery van blaze in Westchester kept firefighters busy for hours after the vehicle caught fire near a residential community.  The fire began at around 10 a.m. on Monday, May 19, when Somers firefighters responded to reports of a motor vehicle fire in the area of Heritage Hills and Lovell Street, the Somers Volunteer Fire Department announced on Tuesday night, May 20. Upon arrival, first responders found a minivan fully engulfed in flames.  According to the department, more crews quickly arrived and deployed a hose line to bring the fire under control. The fire intensified after …

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News
From Sand to Sad: Rye Beaches Bomb In Water Quality Rankings, Report Says From Sand to Sad: Rye Beaches Bomb In Water Quality Rankings, Report Says
From Sand to Sad: Rye Beaches Bomb In Water Quality Rankings, Report Says Four public beaches in Westchester County have landed on a list no community wants to be part of — the lowest-scoring beach water quality in the region, according to Save the Sound’s newly released 2025 Beach Report. The report, released on Tuesday, May 20 and based on data from 2022 to 2024, evaluates water quality at more than 200 Long Island Sound beaches using science-driven metrics that measure the presence of enterococcus, a fecal indicator bacteria.  The presence of such bacteria is often tied to unsafe swimming conditions and can lead to a range of health issues, including gast…

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Police & Fire
Teen Shot At Basketball Courts In Mount Vernon: Suspect At Large Teen Shot At Basketball Courts In Mount Vernon: Suspect At Large
Teen Shot At Basketball Courts In Mount Vernon: Suspect At Large An 18-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound at a Westchester basketball court, officials announced.  The shooting happened on Monday night, May 19 at around 10 p.m., when the teen was found at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital with a gunshot wound to his right leg, Mount Vernon city officials said on Tuesday night, May 20. Preliminary reports indicate the shooting occurred at the basketball courts located in Mount Vernon at South 7th Avenue and West 4th Street. As of Tuesday night, police had not identified any suspects in the case.  The Mount Vernon Police Department is asking an…

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News
Man Raped Young Girl 2 Times Before Fleeing Yonkers, DA Says Man Raped Young Girl 2 Times Before Fleeing Yonkers, DA Says
Man Raped Young Girl 2 Times Before Fleeing Yonkers, DA Says A 32-year-old man has been indicted on multiple charges in connection with his alleged repeated rape of a young girl in Westchester County, prosecutors said. Bronx resident Hakeem Anderson has been charged with two counts each of predatory sexual assault against a child and first-degree rape for allegedly raping a girl under the age of 11 on two separate occasions in November and December 2024, Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced on Tuesday, May 20.  Following the alleged assaults, Anderson fled the area, prompting a joint investigation led by the Yonkers Police…

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News
Child On Bike Hit By Car At Busy Monsey Intersection Long Deemed Unsafe: Report Child On Bike Hit By Car At Busy Monsey Intersection Long Deemed Unsafe: Report
Child On Bike Hit By Car At Busy Monsey Intersection Long Deemed Unsafe: Report A young child riding a bike was struck by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon, May 20, at a Rockland County intersection where residents have long voiced safety concerns.  The crash occurred around 4:50 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, at the intersection of College Road and Smolley Drive, according to The Monsey Scoop.  Emergency responders from Hatzoloh EMS and the Ramapo Police Department quickly arrived at the scene and provided aid to the child, who sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.  The child was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Further details about …

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Business
Get 100 Days Of Free Coffee At This Yonkers Dunkin's Reopening: Here's When Get 100 Days Of Free Coffee At This Yonkers Dunkin's Reopening: Here's When
Get 100 Days Of Free Coffee At This Yonkers Dunkin's Reopening: Here's When Westchester County coffee lovers, mark your calendars — and set your alarms.  Dunkin’ is celebrating the grand reopening of its fully renovated, "next-generation" store at 2365 Central Park Ave. in Yonkers on Thursday, May 22, and it’s bringing the perks. The first 100 Dunkin’ Rewards members in line beginning at 9 a.m. will receive 100 Days of Free Coffee, entitling them to a free medium hot or iced coffee every day for 100 consecutive days through the Dunkin’ app. To qualify, customers must be a Dunkin’ Rewards member or sign up on the day of the event. Cold Brew, Nitro Cold Brew, an…

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Business
Scoop Dreams Come True: National Ice Cream Shop Brand To Open Yonkers Locale Scoop Dreams Come True: National Ice Cream Shop Brand To Open Yonkers Locale
Scoop Dreams Come True: National Ice Cream Shop Brand To Open Yonkers Locale As summer approaches, ice cream lovers in Westchester have something to celebrate: a national sweet treat brand born on the streets of New York City is opening its first-ever location in the county.  Van Leeuwen Ice Cream will officially open its doors on Thursday, May 22, at the Ridge Hill shopping mall in Yonkers. The new shop will be located in Ridge Hill's Town Square.  To mark the occasion, Van Leeuwen is offering $1 scoops from 3 to 5 p.m. and free limited-edition totes to the first 100 customers starting at 3 p.m.  Founded in 2008 by Ben Van Leeuwen, Pete Van Lee…

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Police & Fire
Drunk Man Caught With Pink Pistol, Tequila Bottle On I-684 In Armonk: NYSP Drunk Man Caught With Pink Pistol, Tequila Bottle On I-684 In Armonk: NYSP
Drunk Man Caught With Pink Pistol, Tequila Bottle On I-684 In Armonk: Nysp A North Carolina man was arrested on a slew of charges after a loaded pistol and an open bottle of tequila were allegedly found during a traffic stop on I-684 in Westchester County, police said. The arrest happened around 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, when a trooper pulled over a 2021 Honda Accord for multiple traffic violations on the interstate in Armonk, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, May 20.  During the stop, troopers said they spotted a pink-handled pistol in plain view. A search of the vehicle turned up a loaded SCCY CPX-1 9mm handgun and an open container of tequila, …

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