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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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Man Tries To Rape Child, Meets With Undercover Agent Posing As Parent In Westchester: DA Man Tries To Rape Child, Meets With Undercover Agent Posing As Parent In Westchester: DA
Man Tries To Rape Child, Meets With Undercover Agent Posing As Parent In Westchester: DA A Northern Westchester man faces attempted rape charges after setting up a meeting with an undercover agent posing as the parent of a pre-school-aged child who he intended to engage in sexual conduct with, officials announced.  New Castle resident Dustin Layme, age 26, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 14 after attempting to rape a child in Greenburgh, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday, Dec. 20.  According to the DA's Office, Layme made online contact with an undercover law enforcement agent who had been posing as a young gir…

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Police & Fire
Investigation Conducted After Greenhouse Goes Up In Flames In Croton-On-Hudson Investigation Conducted After Greenhouse Goes Up In Flames In Croton-On-Hudson
Investigation Conducted After Greenhouse Goes Up In Flames In Croton-On-Hudson Firefighters had to race to a Northern Westchester residence after a late-night blaze engulfed a greenhouse.  The incident happened on Tuesday night, Dec. 20 at 11 p.m., when a greenhouse in Croton-on-Hudson on Radnor Avenue caught on fire, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Within minutes, crews were at the scene of the fire and began efforts to extinguish it and keep it from reaching any nearby structures. Firefighters stayed at the scene for around two hours in total, according to the department.  Following an investigation by the Westchester County C…

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Neighbors
Traveling Barber Burned In RV Explosion In CT: 'This Will Be Long Recovery' Traveling Barber Burned In RV Explosion In CT: 'This Will Be Long Recovery'
Traveling Barber Burned In RV Explosion In CT: 'This Will Be Long Recovery' A Connecticut barber and tattoo artist known for traveling to his customers faces a long recovery after being severely burned in an explosion inside the recreational vehicle that he worked out of.  New London County resident Joshua Serrano of Norwich, also known as "Mostro," was injured in an explosion on Saturday, Dec. 16 while refilling his propane tank in the Tolland County town of Columbia.  Serrano, the owner of The Barber Express, is known for meeting his clients where they are to make haircuts more accessible to them. To do this, he worked out of his RV, which had…

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Obituaries
Beloved Westchester Firefighter Dies Years After Collapsing At Residential Blaze Beloved Westchester Firefighter Dies Years After Collapsing At Residential Blaze
Beloved Westchester Firefighter Dies Years After Collapsing At Residential Blaze A city in Westchester is mourning the loss of a beloved firefighter who is being celebrated for his bravery and dedication to his community.  Mount Vernon Firefighter Lamont “Wise” Killian, Jr., died from heart-related issues on Monday, Dec. 11 at the age of 51, city officials announced.  According to the US Fire Administration, Killian had been off-duty since collapsing at the scene of a residential fire on June 22, 2019, when he suffered a heart attack.  Killian's city is now remembering him as someone who was always prepared to help people.  "Your bravery …

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Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Person Missing For Several Days In Ossining Alert Issued For Person Missing For Several Days In Ossining
Alert Issued For Person Missing For Several Days In Ossining Town officials in Northern Westchester are asking residents to be on the lookout for a person who has been missing for several days. Jose Fernando Palta has been missing since Sunday night, Dec 17, according to a Facebook post that was re-shared by Ossining town officials on Tuesday night, Dec. 19.  Palta was last seen near the Hudson River, his family said.  Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to call 845-200-9017. Click the Facebook icon below to share this story.  Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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Business
First Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensary Opens In Westchester: Here's Where First Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensary Opens In Westchester: Here's Where
First Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensary Opens In Westchester: Here's Where The first adult-use cannabis dispensary in the Hudson Valley has officially opened for business. The new Westchester County dispensary, Elevate, opened in Mount Vernon on Monday, Dec. 11 at 127 South Terrace Ave., New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Friday, Dec. 14. The new adult-use facility joins 37 other dispensaries across New York State that are expected to be open by the end of the year, according to Hochul. "As New York expands the most equitable cannabis market in the nation, my administration remains committed to building a safe industry for all New Yorkers that will grow our …

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Latest Update: Thousands Still In Dark In CT; Here's When To Expect Restoration Latest Update: Thousands Still In Dark In CT; Here's When To Expect Restoration
Latest Update: Thousands Still In Dark In CT; Here's When To Expect Restoration In the aftermath of a powerful storm that knocked out power for countless Connecticut residents, Eversource officials have announced when they expect their restoration effort to be complete. As of Tuesday, Dec. 19 around 6 p.m. almost 12,500 customers in the state were still left without electricity following a storm that brought gusty winds and several inches of rain on Monday, Dec. 18.  Earlier Report - Storm Power Outages: Tens Of Thousands Still In Dark; Here Are CT Communities Most Affected In an announcement on Tuesday around 4 p.m., Eversource officials said its crews are …

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New Update: Support Swells For Girl Critically Injured In Fatal Northern Westchester Crash New Update: Support Swells For Girl Critically Injured In Fatal Northern Westchester Crash
New Update: Support Swells For Girl Critically Injured In Fatal Northern Westchester Crash In the aftermath of a Northern Westchester crash that killed a 17-year-old boy and left a 16-year-old girl critically injured, their grieving Hudson Valley community is processing the tragedy while also supporting the families of the victims.  New Update: 17-Year-Old Boy Killed In Northern Westchester Crash Left 'Indelible Mark,' Family Says The crash happened on Friday, Dec. 15 around 8 p.m. on Albany Post Road (Route 9) in Cortlandt, when a 2012 Toyota Prius driving south sideswiped a Subaru Forester while illegally passing on the right shoulder and lost control…

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Police & Fire
Officers Save Fleeing Suspect From Burning Car After Chase In Chappaqua Officers Save Fleeing Suspect From Burning Car After Chase In Chappaqua
Officers Save Fleeing Suspect From Burning Car After Chase In Chappaqua Two police officers are being awarded for their quick actions that saved a fleeing suspect who had become trapped in his burning car following a chase on a busy parkway in Northern Westchester.  Westchester County Police Officers Niall Nerney and Christopher Duffy are being nominated for a lifesaving award for pulling a fleeing 51-year-old suspect out of his burning car after he crashed on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Chappaqua, the department announced on Monday, Dec. 18.  The events leading up to the crash began on Friday, Dec. 1 around 9:30 p.m., when a Chevrolet Malibu d…

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Storm Power Outages: Tens Of Thousands Still In Dark; Here Are CT Communities Most Affected Storm Power Outages: Tens Of Thousands Still In Dark; Here Are CT Communities Most Affected
Storm Power Outages: Tens Of Thousands Still In Dark; Here Are CT Communities Most Affected Although sunny skies have returned following a strong storm system that pounded the Northeast with gusty winds and downpours, tens of thousands of Connecticut residents remain waiting for their electricity to be restored. As of Tuesday, Dec. 19 around 10:30 a.m., just over 25,000 customers in the state are still without power, according to both Eversource and United Illuminated.  Earlier Report - New Update: Nearly 60K Remain Without Power In CT; Here's Latest Rundown The outages were caused by a potent storm system that brought several inches of rain and gusty winds on Mond…

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