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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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Suspect In Shooting Of Off-Duty NYPD Officer In Yonkers Gets More Charges: DA Suspect In Shooting Of Off-Duty NYPD Officer In Yonkers Gets More Charges: DA
Suspect In Shooting Of Off-Duty Nypd Officer In Yonkers Gets More Charges: DA A 30-year-old man nabbed for shooting an off-duty police officer in a broad daylight targeted attack next to a busy parkway in Westchester has been given new charges, officials announced.  Port Chester resident Bryan Martinez, age 30, has been arraigned on an indictment charging him in connection with a November shooting of an off-duty New York City Police officer in Yonkers, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, Jan. 4.  Earlier Report - New Update: Suspect From Westchester Nabbed In Shooting Of Off-Duty NYPD Officer In Yonkers Accord…

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Winter Storm - Hochul Warns NYers To Prepare For Snow, Possible Power Outages: 'Be Vigilant' Winter Storm - Hochul Warns NYers To Prepare For Snow, Possible Power Outages: 'Be Vigilant'
Winter Storm - Hochul Warns NYers To Prepare For Snow, Possible Power Outages: 'Be Vigilant' As a powerful Nor'easter threatens to dump inches of snow and a wintry mix on much of New York State, Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging residents to prepare for power outages and travel hazards posed by the white stuff.  According to Hochul, the large coastal weather system is predicted to hit New York late Saturday, Jan. 6, and continue into Sunday, Jan. 7, bringing anywhere from 3 to 12 inches of snow to parts of the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, and Central New York, and a mix of snow and rain to New York City and Long Island. Winter storm watches are in effect throughout New York S…

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Traffic
Both Directions Of Taconic State Parkway To Close In Hudson Valley: Here's When, Where Both Directions Of Taconic State Parkway To Close In Hudson Valley: Here's When, Where
Both Directions Of Taconic State Parkway To Close In Hudson Valley: Here's When, Where A busy parkway in the Hudson Valley is scheduled to close in both directions over two separate nights, officials announced.  The Taconic State Parkway in Putnam County will close in both directions at Exit 31 (Route 301) in Kent between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. on both Thursday, Jan. 4, and Friday, Jan. 5, the New York State Department of Transportation announced.  The closures will allow crews to perform construction work, officials said, adding that motorists can utilize Route 301 as an alternate route during the closures.  In addition to these closures, the northbound Taconic St…

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New Rochelle Man Admits Role In Close-Range Shooting That Left Victim Injured: Feds New Rochelle Man Admits Role In Close-Range Shooting That Left Victim Injured: Feds
New Rochelle Man Admits Role In Close-Range Shooting That Left Victim Injured: Feds A 31-year-old Westchester man who shot a victim at close range on a residential street has admitted to his role in the incident, federal officials announced. New Rochelle resident Tyriek Skyfield, age 31, pleaded guilty to illegal ammunition charges in connection with a shooting in the Bronx on Saturday, July 22, 2023, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Earlier Report - New Rochelle Man Shoots Victim In Foot, Then Goes Clubbing: Feds According to federal officials, on the day of the shooting just before 10 p.m.,&nbs…

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Lifestyle
Bedford Hills Man Claims $1M After Buying Top-Prize Lottery Ticket Bedford Hills Man Claims $1M After Buying Top-Prize Lottery Ticket
Bedford Hills Man Claims $1M After Buying Top-Prize Lottery Ticket A Northern Westchester man is starting the new year off right by claiming a $1 million prize won from a top-prize lottery ticket.  Bedford Hills resident Rene Sandoval Guzman claimed a $1 million prize after purchasing a winning VIP Millions scratch-off game ticket at a Mount Kisco business, the New York Lottery announced on Tuesday, Jan. 2.  The top-prize winning ticket was bought at Henry’s Delicatessen located at 351 Lexington Ave., officials said. After claiming his prize, Guzman received a one-time lump sum payment of $591,000 once the IRS …

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Business
New Eatery To Hold Grand Opening In Hudson Valley: 'Hope To See You There' New Eatery To Hold Grand Opening In Hudson Valley: 'Hope To See You There'
New Eatery To Hold Grand Opening In Hudson Valley: 'Hope To See You There' If you've been craving a delicious old-fashioned hot dog, an all-new eatery that will soon be opening in the Hudson Valley may be the place for you.  Olde Tyme New York Hot Dogs, located in the Putnam County town of Carmel at 1895 Route 6, will officially open for the first time on Friday, Jan. 5 at 11 a.m., the owners announced.  The new restaurant is located in the Meadow Plaza near CVS.  The veteran-owned eatery will specialize in old-fashioned hot dogs and will serve classic Sabrett dogs, the owners said.  "Thanks for all of the love and support!" the owners said in their opening anno…

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Police & Fire
Duo In Stolen Car Leads Troopers On Chase, Crashes Into Cruiser In Hudson Valley: Police Duo In Stolen Car Leads Troopers On Chase, Crashes Into Cruiser In Hudson Valley: Police
Duo In Stolen Car Leads Troopers On Chase, Crashes Into Cruiser In Hudson Valley: Police Two people face a long list of charges after leading troopers on a chase in a stolen car on a busy parkway in the Hudson Valley and crashing into a police vehicle in the process, authorities said. Brooklyn resident Justin Bumpers, age 28, and Dutchess County resident Jada Joseph of Poughkeepsie, age 23, were arrested on Saturday, Dec. 30 in connection with an incident that happened in Putnam County earlier on the same day, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, Jan. 3.  The events leading up to the arrests began around 12:15 a.m. when troopers patrolling the Taconic State Parkwa…

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$100K Scheme: CT Man Fraudulently Obtained COVID Relief Funds, Used For Personal Expenses $100K Scheme: CT Man Fraudulently Obtained COVID Relief Funds, Used For Personal Expenses
$100K Scheme: CT Man Fraudulently Obtained COVID Relief Funds, Used For Personal Expenses A Connecticut man has admitted to fraudulently obtaining $100,000 in COVID-19 relief funds meant for his small business and instead using it for personal expenses, federal officials said.  Tolland County resident John Matava of Coventry, age 59, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Jan. 2 to charges related to his scheme to obtain COVID-19 relief funds, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut announced.  According to federal officials, in April 2020, Matava applied for a $100,000 Paycheck Protection Program loan from Celtic Bank for his purported business, J.…

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Police & Fire
Driver Rescued After Hitting Pole, Landing In Swamp 40 Feet Away From Hudson Valley Road Driver Rescued After Hitting Pole, Landing In Swamp 40 Feet Away From Hudson Valley Road
Driver Rescued After Hitting Pole, Landing In Swamp 40 Feet Away From Hudson Valley Road Firefighters had to navigate their way through frigid water after a car crashed into a pole and landed in a swamp 40 feet off a Hudson Valley road, knocking down live power lines in the process.  The crash happened in Putnam County on Monday, Jan. 1 just before 10:30 p.m., when a car traveling west on Haviland Hollow Road in Patterson failed to navigate a curve in the road and hit a telephone pole before landing in a swamp, according to the Patterson Fire Department.  Arriving crews found the driver stuck in the mangled car, which was surrounded by water. To rescue them,…

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Police & Fire
ID Released Of Westchester Man Who Jumped From Bear Mountain Bridge Found At Dock In Verplanck ID Released Of Westchester Man Who Jumped From Bear Mountain Bridge Found At Dock In Verplanck
ID Released Of Westchester Man Who Jumped From Bear Mountain Bridge Found At Dock In Verplanck A man whose body was pulled out of the Hudson River at a dock in Northern Westchester weeks after he jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge has been identified by authorities.  Westchester County Police discovered the body of Scarsdale resident Donald Baker, age 49, at the Steam Boat Dock in Verplanck on Hardie Street on Friday, Dec. 29, according to authorities.  Earlier Report - Man Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge Baker was identified as the man who jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge closest to the Rockland County side on Friday, Nov. 24 around 6:40 a.m., Trooper AJ H…

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