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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
Thief Caught Hiding Package In Hoodie In White Plains, Police Say Thief Caught Hiding Package In Hoodie In White Plains, Police Say
Thief Caught Hiding Package In Hoodie In White Plains, Police Say A man and his accomplice were apprehended after authorities saw him allegedly steal a package from a Westchester apartment building and attempt to hide it in his sweatshirt, police announced.  The events leading up to the arrests began in White Plains on Friday, July 26, when detectives began surveilling an apartment building at 44 North Broadway following reports of cell phone thefts, according to White Plains Police.  Around 1:30 p.m. on Friday, detectives saw a Hispanic man, later identified as Julio A. Veras-Reyes, walk into the apartment building and leave with a "large …

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News
Over $2.7M To Go Toward Flooding Prevention In New Rochelle, Dobbs Ferry, Pelham: Hochul Over $2.7M To Go Toward Flooding Prevention In New Rochelle, Dobbs Ferry, Pelham: Hochul
Over $2.7M To Go Toward Flooding Prevention In New Rochelle, Dobbs Ferry, Pelham: Hochul Thanks to a climate-smart grant program announced by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, several municipalities in Westchester will receive funds to go toward much-needed flood mitigation projects.  The funds will come from more than $7.3 million to be given to municipalities across the state as part of the Climate Smart Communities grant program, Hochul announced on Tuesday, July 23.  The grants are meant to support local projects designed to reduce flooding, increase resilience, and improve critical infrastructure, according to Hochul.  Of the $7.3 million, over $2.7 million …

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Traffic
Months-Long Lane Closure To Snag Traffic On Busy Hudson Valley Roadway Months-Long Lane Closure To Snag Traffic On Busy Hudson Valley Roadway
Months-Long Lane Closure To Snag Traffic On Busy Hudson Valley Roadway A tunnel on a busy road in the Hudson Valley will be reduced to one lane with alternating traffic for several months, officials announced. Beginning on Monday, July 29, Route 9D will be reduced to a single lane at the Breakneck Tunnel between the Dutchess County town of Fishkill and the Putnam County town of Philipstown, the New York State Department of Transportation announced.  The closure will continue through Thursday, Nov. 14, officials added.  The roadway will have alternating traffic controlled by temporary signals during the closure, which will allow crews to perform cons…

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News
Work Begins On $1.9B Water Supply Tunnel Project In Mount Pleasant Work Begins On $1.9B Water Supply Tunnel Project In Mount Pleasant
Work Begins On $1.9B Water Supply Tunnel Project In Mount Pleasant A groundbreaking was held for an underground tunneling project in Northern Westchester that is planned to improve the operations of a drinking water supply used by over 9 million people, officials announced.  Work on the $1.9 billion Kensico-Eastview Connection tunneling project began in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday, July 23, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection announced.  The two-mile-long tunnel, which will run around 500 feet below ground, will run between the Kensico Reservoir and the Catskill-Delaware Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Facility in…

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Traffic
Railroad Crossing On Busy Hudson Valley Road To Close For Several Days: Here's Where Railroad Crossing On Busy Hudson Valley Road To Close For Several Days: Here's Where
Railroad Crossing On Busy Hudson Valley Road To Close For Several Days: Here's Where Part of a well-traveled roadway in the Hudson Valley will close to traffic for several days as a railroad crossing is replaced.  Beginning on Friday, Aug. 9 at 11:59 p.m., Route 312 in the Putnam County village of Brewster will close at the Dykeman Railroad Crossing next to the intersection with Ice Pond Road, the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services announced on Friday, July 26.  The closure will continue until Monday, Aug. 12 at 4 p.m., officials added, adding that it will allow crews to replace the railroad crossing.  Motorists in the area can use Intersta…

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Business
New Restaurant Off To Great Start In Westchester: 'Can't Wait To Go Back,' Visitor Says New Restaurant Off To Great Start In Westchester: 'Can't Wait To Go Back,' Visitor Says
New Restaurant Off To Great Start In Westchester: 'Can't Wait To Go Back,' Visitor Says A little more than a month after opening, a Westchester eatery serving up American fare has already received a rave reception from visitors, including town officials.  Urban Central Restaurant & Bar, located in Hartsdale at 10 North Central Ave., has made its mark on patrons since opening on Monday, June 24, according to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, who said the eatery has been "getting great reviews from constituents."  Owned by Brian Angarola and Pedro Luis Sosa, who have also opened other successful restaurants in Westchester over the last 20 years, Urban Central features …

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News
Work Begins On $220M, 5-Story Care Tower At Westchester Medical Center In Valhalla Work Begins On $220M, 5-Story Care Tower At Westchester Medical Center In Valhalla
Work Begins On $220M, 5-Story Care Tower At Westchester Medical Center In Valhalla State and local officials were there to celebrate the groundbreaking for a $220 million tower at a Northern Westchester hospital that will contain more than 100 patient rooms.  The groundbreaking for the Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla was held on Wednesday, July 24, and was attended by elected officials including New York State Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado. The $220 million project, to be located next to the hospital's main tower, will be 162,000 square feet and five stories when completed. It will house 128 "private, state-of-the-art" pa…

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Lifestyle
Film, TV Productions Filmed In Westchester Score 32 Emmy Nominations Film, TV Productions Filmed In Westchester Score 32 Emmy Nominations
Film, TV Productions Filmed In Westchester Score 32 Emmy Nominations Westchester has once again proved itself to be a winning destination when it comes to filming, as shows produced in the county over the past year have earned over 30 Emmy nominations.  The nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced on Wednesday, July 17. Of the list, a whopping 32 were garnered by productions filmed in Westchester, county officials said. Some of these productions include: Amazon Prime's "Fallout," which was filmed at the Verplanck quarry in Cortlandt and secured 16 nominations in acting, production, and writing categories; FX's "Feud: Capote & The…

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Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Breaking Into Northern Westchester Home, Stealing Car Man Accused Of Breaking Into Northern Westchester Home, Stealing Car
Man Accused Of Breaking Into Northern Westchester Home, Stealing Car A 48-year-old Hudson Valley man faces several felony charges after allegedly breaking into a Northern Westchester residence and stealing a vehicle, police announced.  Putnam County resident James Kennon was arrested on Friday, July 19 in connection with a vehicle theft and a break-in that occurred in Somers, New York State Police announced on Friday, July 26.  According to police, around 2:15 p.m. on the day of Kennon's arrest, a caller reported seeing a man breaking into their home in the area of Lovell Street and stealing property.  Before troopers arrived, the suspect lef…

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Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Burglarizing Yacht Club In Cortlandt Man Accused Of Burglarizing Yacht Club In Cortlandt
Man Accused Of Burglarizing Yacht Club In Cortlandt A 53-year-old man is accused of burglarizing a yacht club in Northern Westchester, police announced.  Buchanan resident John Disclafani was arrested on Thursday, July 18 in connection with an alleged burglary in Cortlandt, New York State Police announced on Friday, July 26. According to state police, at 5:15 a.m. on the day of Disclafani's arrest, a burglary was reported at the King's Ferry Yacht Club at 238 Kings Ferry Rd.  When troopers searched the building, they found Disclafani inside with several prybars, police said. After his arrest, Disclafani was charged…

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