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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
Minor Injured By Fall Caused By Seizure At Northern Westchester American Legion Hall: Police Minor Injured By Fall Caused By Seizure At Northern Westchester American Legion Hall: Police
Minor Injured By Fall Caused By Seizure At Northern Westchester American Legion Hall: Police A police department came to the aid of a minor who suffered a fall likely caused by a seizure at a Northern Westchester American Legion Hall, authorities said.  On Saturday, Nov. 12, around 4:30 p.m., several adults brought an injured juvenile into North Castle Police headquarters after they suffered a fall at the American Legion House in Armonk at 35 Bedford Rd., according to North Castle Police.  The adults accompanying the injured minor told police that they had a history of seizures, which likely caused the fall, authorities said. Officers administered medical aid to the juve…

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Business
Planet Fitness Opens Brand-New Location In Town Of Fairfield Planet Fitness Opens Brand-New Location In Town Of Fairfield
Planet Fitness Opens Brand-New Location In Town Of Fairfield Gym-goers in Fairfield County now have a new Planet Fitness location to visit.  It's located in Fairfield at 740 Villa Ave. and celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, Nov. 17 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, according to officials from the company.  The gym offers state-of-the-art cardio machines, strength equipment, locker rooms with showers, massage chairs, and a section for 30-minute workouts, Planet Fitness officials said.  "We’re thrilled to offer this new location as an affordable resource to help Fairfield-area residents achieve their physical and mental h…

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Business
New Hudson Valley Planet Fitness Announces Opening Date New Hudson Valley Planet Fitness Announces Opening Date
New Hudson Valley Planet Fitness Announces Opening Date Those looking to burn off the extra calories from the holiday season will soon be able to visit a new Planet Fitness in the Hudson Valley.  Earlier Report - New Planet Fitness Coming To Brewster The new Putnam County gym, located in Brewster at 1511 Route 22, Site 181, will open on Wednesday, Dec. 14, according to Planet Fitness employees.  The hours for the new location will be: Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  "We strive to create a workout environment where everyone feels accepted and respected," Planet Fitness officia…

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Police & Fire
Stick To Turkey: Police In Area Warn Against Drunk Driving During Thanksgiving Season Stick To Turkey: Police In Area Warn Against Drunk Driving During Thanksgiving Season
Stick To Turkey: Police In Area Warn Against Drunk Driving During Thanksgiving Season As the Thanksgiving holiday fast approaches, more vehicles will be on the road as people race to see their families, increasing the likelihood of drunk driving, police say.  That's why police in Putnam County are teaming up with STOP-DWI Coordinators to participate in special efforts to bring awareness to the dangers of driving while under the influence during the holiday season, according to Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville.  The efforts will be part of New York's statewide STOP-DWI Thanksgiving High Visibility Engagement Campaign, which starts on Wednes…

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Police & Fire
Westchester Police Officers Awarded For Role In Seizing Nearly $32M Worth of Cocaine Westchester Police Officers Awarded For Role In Seizing Nearly $32M Worth of Cocaine
Westchester Police Officers Awarded For Role In Seizing Nearly $32M Worth of Cocaine Several members of the Westchester County Police Department have been awarded for their role in seizing almost one ton of cocaine from an airport cargo terminal.  The seizure happened on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, when the Drug Enforcement Task Force Group D-42, which includes members of the WCPD, was surveilling a cargo terminal at Newark Airport as part of a seven-month investigation into a Puerto Rico-based drug trafficking organization, according to a post by Westchester County Police on Monday, Nov. 14.  While conducting surveillance, detectives saw two large pallet…

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News
Graduate Of College In Westchester County Nominated For 2 Grammy Awards Graduate Of College In Westchester County Nominated For 2 Grammy Awards
Graduate Of College In Westchester County Nominated For 2 Grammy Awards A graduate of a college in Westchester has been nominated for two major Grammy Awards.  Samara Joy, who graduated from Purchase College in 2021, has been nominated for both Best New Artist and Best New Jazz Vocal Album for her second album, Linger Awhile, according to an announcement by the college from Wednesday, Nov. 16.  Joy is known for introducing a younger generation to jazz standards through her albums and on Tik Tok, where she has over 196k followers, according to Purchase College officials.  Additionally, in February 2022, Joy appeared on the TODAY show perform…

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National Historic Landmark In Westchester County Reopens After $20M Renovation Project National Historic Landmark In Westchester County Reopens After $20M Renovation Project
National Historic Landmark In Westchester County Reopens After $20M Renovation Project After a $20 million restoration effort, a National Historic Landmark in Westchester County has reopened to the public.  The Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site, located in Yonkers at 29 Warburton Ave., is now open following an extensive renovation of the building and grounds, as well as the addition of new exhibits, according to an announcement by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday, Nov. 16.  The improvement project consisted of architectural restorations, as well as the addition of accessibility features such as a new discreet rear addition that holds new bathr…

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Police & Fire
Man Attempting To Cross Busy Southampton Roadway Struck By Van Man Attempting To Cross Busy Southampton Roadway Struck By Van
Man Attempting To Cross Busy Southampton Roadway Struck By Van A man who tried walking across a busy Long Island road was taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle.  On Friday, Nov. 18 at round 3:25 p.m., police in Suffolk County responded to County Road 39 at North Sea Road in Southampton after receiving a report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle, according to Southampton Police.  Upon arriving at the scene, police found 75-year-old Alan Snider of Southampton, who had attempted to cross County Road 39 northbound from North Sea Road against oncoming traffic when he was hit by a Dodge work van driven by a 33-year…

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Legal
Northern Westchester Judge In Trouble For Trying To Use Status To Get Gun Permit Approved Northern Westchester Judge In Trouble For Trying To Use Status To Get Gun Permit Approved
Northern Westchester Judge In Trouble For Trying To Use Status To Get Gun Permit Approved A judge in Northern Westchester has been disciplined for attempting to use his status to influence the approval of a pistol license for his neighbors.  In May 2020, John M. Aronian, a Justice of the North Salem Town Court since January 2016, submitted character reference letters on behalf of his neighbors, Susan and Daniel Koch, to help their pistol permit applications get approved, according to the New York Commission on Judicial Conduct.  After Susan Koch's permit was denied on Sept. 2, 2020, Aronian then wrote another letter dated Oct. 2, 2020, that argued in favor of…

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Obituaries
'Infectious Smile': Northern Westchester Native Dies At 54 After 5-Year ALS Battle 'Infectious Smile': Northern Westchester Native Dies At 54 After 5-Year ALS Battle
'Infectious Smile': Northern Westchester Native Dies At 54 After 5-Year ALS Battle A man who grew up in Northern Westchester known for his intellectual curiosity and love of his family has died after a battle with ALS.  Doug DeSalvo, who grew up in Peekskill and Chappaqua, died on Friday, Nov. 11 at the age of 54, according to his obituary.  Born in Tarrytown in 1968, DeSalvo attended Horace Greenley High School in Chappaqua before transferring to the Frederick Gunn School in Washington, Connecticut., his obituary said. DeSalvo then earned his Bachelor's Degree at Radford University in Virginia before relocating to North Carolina in 2010, where he met his wife,…

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