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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
Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Almost Hits Cop Cruiser In Yorktown, Police Say Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Almost Hits Cop Cruiser In Yorktown, Police Say
Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Almost Hits Cop Cruiser In Yorktown, Police Say A Hudson Valley man faces drunk driving charges after allegedly driving the wrong way on a main road in Northern Westchester and almost hitting a police cruiser, authorities said.  The incident happened on Sunday, May 7 just before 9 p.m., when a Yorktown Police officer was driving west on Route 202 in a marked cruiser while responding to a call for service when he saw a vehicle allegedly driving toward him going east in the westbound lane, according to Yorktown PD.  The officer was luckily able to avoid colliding with the vehicle and then promptly pulled it over.  After an …

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Police & Fire
Water Leak Damages Gym, Forces It To Close In Croton-On-Hudson Water Leak Damages Gym, Forces It To Close In Croton-On-Hudson
Water Leak Damages Gym, Forces It To Close In Croton-On-Hudson A busy gym in Northern Westchester was forced to close after a burst pipe caused water damage, fire officials said.  New York Sports Club, located in Croton-on-Hudson at 420 South Riverside Ave., was forced to close on Monday morning, May 8 because of a significant water leak, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  According to the department, firefighters responded to the gym around 5:40 a.m. and found that a fire sprinkler pipe had burst. This caused water damage and potentially compromised the electrical system, resulting in all systems being turned off.  The gym's manageme…

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Police & Fire
20-Year-Old Charged In Multiple Violent Crimes In Mount Vernon, Police Say 20-Year-Old Charged In Multiple Violent Crimes In Mount Vernon, Police Say
20-Year-Old Charged In Multiple Violent Crimes In Mount Vernon, Police Say A 20-year-old man faces numerous charges for four violent incidents in Westchester, including a stabbing that happened down the street from an elementary school, police said.  The arrest happened on Thursday, May 4, when police received a report of a man threatening a victim with a knife in Mount Vernon in the area of South 5th Avenue and West 3rd Street around 7:45 a.m., according to Mount Vernon Police.  Earlier Report - Man Stabbed In Attempted Robbery Near School In Mount Vernon, Officials Say When officers arrived at the scene, they found Mount Vernon resident Reyn…

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Police & Fire
Thieves Targeting Jewelry In Port Chester: Here's What To Watch Out For Thieves Targeting Jewelry In Port Chester: Here's What To Watch Out For
Thieves Targeting Jewelry In Port Chester: Here's What To Watch Out For Police are warning residents of a duo participating in a scheme to steal people's jewelry in Westchester.  The warning was issued on Saturday, May 6 by the Port Chester Police Department, which said that a few instances of jewelry theft had happened in the village in the past week.  According to the department, the victims have usually been approached by a vehicle with a man and a woman inside who claim to be selling jewelry.  The suspects will then attempt to gain the victim's trust and convince them to try on the new jewelry. However, in the process, they will then remove …

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Police & Fire
Car Crashes Down Embankment In Hudson Valley, Causes Road Closure Car Crashes Down Embankment In Hudson Valley, Causes Road Closure
Car Crashes Down Embankment In Hudson Valley, Causes Road Closure A Hudson Valley road had to be temporarily closed after a car with two people inside crashed down an embankment and hit a tree.  The crash happened in Putnam County on Sunday, May 7 around 2:30 p.m., when first responders were sent to Hill Street in Mahopac on a report of a vehicle crashing into an embankment, according to the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department.  Once emergency responders arrived at the scene, they discovered that the two occupants had been able to get out of the car on their own and had suffered minor injuries.  Both occupants were evaluated at the sce…

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News
2 Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says 2 Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says
2 Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says Two hospitals in Westchester have earned top marks for keeping patients safe, according to a new report.  Both White Plains Hospital and Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco were assigned an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Spring 2023 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals.  The new report grades nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country based on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, according to the group. Northern Westch…

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News
Text-To-911 Service Introduced In Hudson Valley: Here's How To Use It Text-To-911 Service Introduced In Hudson Valley: Here's How To Use It
Text-To-911 Service Introduced In Hudson Valley: Here's How To Use It Those facing emergency situations in part of the Hudson Valley will now have the option of texting 911 if placing a phone call is not an option, officials said.  This tex-to-911 service will now be available for all wireless customers in Putnam County, according to an announcement by the county's Bureau of Emergency Services on Wednesday, May 3.  The service is meant for those who cannot call, including individuals who may be deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired. Additionally, the service may benefit those in situations where talking out loud can place them in danger, co…

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News
These CT Hospitals Got 'A' Rating For Patient Safety, Report Says These CT Hospitals Got 'A' Rating For Patient Safety, Report Says
These CT Hospitals Got 'A' Rating For Patient Safety, Report Says Several hospitals in Connecticut earned the top grade for keeping patients safe, according to a new report.  More than 10 hospitals in the state were awarded an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Spring 2023 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals. The new report grades nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country based on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, according to the group.  The hospitals in Connecticut to receive the "A"…

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Lifestyle
Norwalk Resident Wins $171K In CT State Lottery Norwalk Resident Wins $171K In CT State Lottery
Norwalk Resident Wins $171K In CT State Lottery Three lucky Connecticut residents have found themselves with a lot more spending money after winning big prizes from lottery tickets.  One of the lucky tickets, a prize-winning Fast Play $5 Lightning Fast Cash Progressive ticket worth $171,981, was purchased in Fairfield County on Monday, May 1 by Norwalk resident Rupal S., according to Connecticut Lottery.  The ticket was purchased at Warehouse Wine and Spirits located in Norwalk at 390 Westport Ave.  A second lucky lottery player also won big on Monday, as a CASH5 ticket worth $100,000 was purchased in Hartford County by a…

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Schools
New Canaan, Westport School Districts Rank Among Top 25 In America, New Report Says New Canaan, Westport School Districts Rank Among Top 25 In America, New Report Says
New Canaan, Westport School Districts Rank Among Top 25 In America, New Report Says Two school districts in Connecticut are among the best in the entire country, according to a new report. In Fairfield County, the Westport, and New Canaan public school districts ranked No. 17 and No. 21 respectively, according to Niche's new 2023 rankings of the top school districts in the country. Niche says it uses "a series of steps to ensure statistical rigor and useful guidance in the school choice experience," according to its website. A detailed explanation of the criteria used to rank the school districts can be read by clicking here.  Both districts received a Niche gr…

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