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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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Obituaries

Former Cortlandt Town Supervisor Dies After Illness A man from Northern Westchester who was known for his dedication to serving his community has died after battling an illness. Former Cortlandt Town Supervisor Charles DiGiacomo died on Thursday, Dec. 29 at the age of 82, according to his obituary. Originally a native of Ossining before moving to Cortlandt Manor, DiGiacomo graduated from Ossining High School in 1958 as class president before earning his bachelor's degree from Pace University. He then went on to in the US Army Reserves as a Second Lieutenant. Following this, DiGiacomo began a career with Exxo…

by Ben Crnic

01/03/2023

Police & Fire

Video: Police Help Hawk Fly Free After It Crashes Into Greenburgh Home A hawk that accidentally crashed through the window of a Westchester County home was saved thanks to the help of police officers who knew just what to do. On Monday, Jan. 2, the bird of prey flew into a home in Greenburgh, leading the homeowner to call police for help, Greenburgh police said. After arriving at the house, officers were able to throw a blanket over the distressed bird and carry it back outside. There, the bird was able to regain its bearings and eventually fly away, as seen in a short video of the incident released by the department. Click here to watch the video. Luck…

by Ben Crnic

01/03/2023

Police & Fire

Person Seriously Injured After Car Crashes Into Stone Wall In Somers One person suffered serious injuries after a car hit a stone wall in Northern Westchester. The crash happened on Monday, January 2 around 4 p.m., when firefighters in Somers responded to an accident on Butlerville Road and found the vehicle heavily damaged after hitting the wall. Two people were injured in the crash after being ejected from the car. One of the occupants suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries, firefighters said. Both were taken to a hospital in the area.

by Ben Crnic

01/03/2023

Police & Fire

Rolled-Over Box Truck Delays Traffic On Highway In Westchester County A box truck that tipped over briefly caused lane closures on a Westchester County highway, police said. The accident happened on Tuesday, Jan. 3 around 1:30 p.m. on Interstate 287 Westbound in Harrison between exits 7 and 10, according to state police. After the box truck rolled over, the right and center lanes of the highway were blocked. All lanes have since been opened, police said around 1:50 p.m. All lanes are now open. — NewYorkStatePolice (@nyspolice) January 3, 2023

by Ben Crnic

01/03/2023

Police & Fire

Rocks Scatter Over Road After Tractor-Trailer Tips Over In Northern Westchester: Police This story has been updated. A busy main road in Northern Westchester was closed to traffic for several hours after a tractor-trailer tipped over and spilled a load of rocks, police said. The accident happened on Tuesday, Jan. 3 around 11:30 a.m., when the tractor-trailer and a minivan traveling northbound on Route 9A in Hawthorne just north of Belmont Road collided, causing the tractor-trailer to overturn, block the entire roadway, and spill a load of small stones, according to Mount Pleasant Police Chief Paul Olivia. The drivers of both the tractor-trailer and minivan suffere…

by Ben Crnic

01/03/2023

Police & Fire

Route 9A Shuts Down After Car Slams Into Telephone Pole In Greenburgh A portion of a busy main road in Westchester County is shut down after a car knocked down a telephone pole and caused extensive damage. The accident happened on Tuesday morning, Jan. 3 in Greenburgh on Saw Mill River Road (Route 9A) in the area between Jackson Avenue and Lawrence Street, according to an announcement by Greenburgh Police from around 8 a.m. The portion of Route 9A between these two streets is now closed to traffic for "extensive restoration work," police said. Commuters are asked to use an alternate route, and Beeline bus routes have been rerouted from…

by Ben Crnic

01/03/2023

Obituaries

Officer From Northern Westchester Dies After Sudden Illness, Leaves Behind 2 Young Kids, Wife A police officer from Northern Westchester has died after fighting a sudden illness for two days, leaving behind his wife and two young children. Lieutenant Kenneth Sgroi of the Yorktown Police Department died on Monday, Jan. 2 around 8 p.m. after becoming ill "very suddenly" and battling "valiantly and hard" for around 48 hours, the police department announced. It is not yet known how old he was. The department described Sgroi as an "outstanding" police officer, and an "even better man," in a post memorializing their fallen brother from Tuesday, Jan. 3. "While our hearts …

by Ben Crnic

01/03/2023

Police & Fire

New Photos: Fire Displaces Residents Of Senior Living Complex In Yorktown New photos of a fire that displaced residents of a Northern Westchester senior housing complex and sent some to the hospital have been released by officials. Earlier Report - 11 Residents Of Senior Living Complex In Hospital After Fire In Yorktown The photos show extensive damage to one of the apartments at the Beaver Ridge Apartments in Yorktown located at 1965 Allan Ave. The fire happened on Wednesday, Dec. 28 around 12:30 p.m., when smoke was reported in the "Charlie Wing" of the C building, according to the Yorktown Heights Fire Department. Firefighters were able to keep the fire con…

by Ben Crnic

01/02/2023

Police & Fire

Stolen Vehicle From Out Of State Found In Armonk: Police A stolen vehicle from another state was found parked on a Northern Westchester street thanks to a call from an observant resident. On Monday, Dec. 26, around 6 a.m., an Armonk resident told police that a BMW with New Jersey registration was illegally parked on Banksville Road, North Castle Police said. After authorities looked the vehicle up, they realized that it had been stolen from Elizabeth, New Jersey, and confirmed this with Elizabeth's police department. The vehicle was then impounded in Armonk Garage.

by Ben Crnic

01/02/2023

Police & Fire

Minivan Lands On Top Of Parked Vehicle After Veering Off I-84 In CT: Police A woman discovered an unusual way to park her minivan after she veered off a highway in Connecticut and landed on top of a parked car, police said. The incident happened in New Haven County on Thursday, Dec. 29 around 11:40 a.m., when a 2011 Honda Odyssey EXL was traveling east on I-84 in Middlebury when it veered into the right lane and lost control due to over-steering right before Exit 17, state police said. The Odyssey then struck the Exit 17 sign, crossed through the exit ramp and around 70 feet of woods, went through a property fence, and landed on top of a parked 2015 Ford…

by Ben Crnic

01/01/2023

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