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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

Beware of Porch Pirates, Police In Hudson Valley Warn: Here Are Tips To Protect Packages Although the holiday season brings joy and cheer to many, authorities in the region are reminding residents that this time of year also brings out grinches who steal packages from doorsteps. In an announcement made on Tuesday, Dec. 12, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office reminded residents to be on the lookout for "porch pirates" who steal unattended packages from homes. The Sheriff's Office gave the following tips to protect packages from these would-be thieves: Use smart package lockers or a nearby convenience store for delivery; Have packages sent to your workplace or office…

by Ben Crnic

12/17/2023

Business

New Eatery Celebrates Grand Opening In Yonkers: 'Quality Is Unbeatable' A sushi restaurant in Westchester that has already become a hit among customers is celebrating its grand opening. Enbu Japanese Asian Fusion, located in Yonkers at the Boyce Thompson Center located at 1086 North Broadway, held a grand opening celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 13 complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano. The eatery sells a variety of Asian Fusion cuisine including sushi rolls, poke bowls, hibachi, noodles and fried rice, and more. Local sushi lovers especially may want to check out the the restaurant, as it offers a special "Yonker…

by Ben Crnic

12/17/2023

News

Firefighters, First Responders To Receive Tax Breaks In Westchester Thanks To New Law To recognize them for the services they provide to their communities, volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers in Westchester will receive property tax breaks thanks to a new law. The legislation, signed into law by County Executive George Latimer on Thursday, Dec. 14, creates guidelines for property tax breaks for past and current volunteer firefighters and ambulance service members as well as their spouses, according to county officials. "This law recognizes the sacrifices made by our volunteers and provides meaningful support for their service," Latimer said, adding, "We are proud to…

by Ben Crnic

12/17/2023

Police & Fire

Man Nabbed After Stealing Clothes, Other Items From College Dorms In Purchase: Police A 24-year-old man faces burglary charges after stealing items from college dormitories in Westchester, police said. Bronx resident Matthew Williams was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 2 for committing burglaries at Manhattanville College in the hamlet of Purchase on Saturday, Nov. 4, according to Harrison Police. On the day of the break-ins, the department was contacted by Manhattanville College security staff, which told police that several students had reported items stolen from their rooms. An investigation conducted by the department then revealed that Williams, a …

by Ben Crnic

12/16/2023

Weather

Hochul Warns NYers To Be Prepare For Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Possible Flooding From New Storm Ahead of yet another severe storm predicted to batter much of New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul is warning residents to batten down the hatches and prepare for several inches of rain, gusty winds, and possible flooding. The storm system, predicted to arrive on Sunday, Dec. 17 and possibly continue into Tuesday morning, Dec. 19, is expected to bring up to three inches of rain and flooding to parts of the Mid-Hudson Valley, Capital Region, and possibly Long Island, Hochul said on Friday, Dec. 15. Related Story - 40-60 MPH Wind Gusts From Potent Storm Could Cause Power Outages…

by Ben Crnic

12/16/2023

News

'We Are Disappointed': DPW Worker Sentenced For Hit-Run That Killed Yonkers Teen A former public works employee has been sentenced for his role in a hit-run crash that killed a beloved 16-year-old boy in Westchester. Former Yonkers Public Works Department worker Stephen Dolan, age 46, was sentenced on Thursday, Dec. 14 to one and a half to four and a half years in prison for vehicular manslaughter in connection with an August 2022 crash that killed 16-year-old Christopher Jack “CJ” Hackett of Yonkers, according to a report by ABC News. Earlier Report - DPW Worker Charged For Fatal Hit-Run Crash That Killed 16-Year-Old Stepinac HS Student On the da…

by Ben Crnic & Kathy Reakes

12/16/2023

Police & Fire

Firefighter Removed From Burning Home In Somers: Developing A firefighter had to be removed from a burning home in Westchester following a mayday transmission, officials said. Here's a new, updated report - New Update: Firefighter Falls Through Floor, Pets Killed In Somers Blaze The incident happened on Friday, Dec. 15, as firefighters responded to a blaze at a residence in Somers on Lincoln Avenue, according to reports. During the response, a firefighter had to be removed from the structure following a mayday transmission, the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department said. More information about the blaze and the reason that th…

by Ben Crnic

12/15/2023

Traffic

Ramp Between I-87, Saw Mill River Parkway To Close For Several Days In Elmsford Motorists are being alerted that a ramp in Westchester leading from Interstate 87 to a busy parkway will shut down for several days. The ramp from Interstate 87 to Exit 8A (northbound Saw Mill River Parkway) in Elmsford will close beginning on Friday, Dec. 15, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The closure will then continue until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20, officials said. The five-day closure is to allow for ramp maintenance. Motorists are asked to instead use the posted detour to State Route 119 as an alternate route.

by Ben Crnic

12/15/2023

Police & Fire

Update: Section Of Busy Parkway Reopens After Serious Crash In Yonkers This story has been updated. A section of a busy parkway in Westchester has reopened following an investigation into a serious crash. Both the northbound and southbound lanes of the Sprain Brook Parkway in Yonkers at the split with the Bronx River Parkway were temporarily closed following a serious crash, New York State Police announced on Friday afternoon, Dec. 15. All lanes of the parkway have since reopened to traffic, police said. More details about the crash have not yet been released. This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for upd…

by Ben Crnic

12/15/2023

Obituaries

Beloved High School Teacher From Chappaqua Dies At Age 48 A high school science teacher from New York who worked in Connecticut and was also an award-winning athlete is being remembered by her community. Northern Westchester resident Amy Bridget (nee Cleary) Dillane, a resident of Pleasantville, died on Sunday, Dec. 10 at the age of 48 following an eight-year battle with cancer, according to her obituary. Born in Mount Kisco in 1975, Dillane graduated from Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua in 1993 before earning a Bachelor's Degree in biology from SUNY Geneseo in 1997 and her Master's Degree in Teaching from P…

by Ben Crnic

12/15/2023

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