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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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Police & Fire

Have You Seen Him? Suspect ID'd In Fatal Shooting Of 29-Year-Old In Westchester Police have identified a suspect in the fatal shooting of a 29-year-old man in Westchester County, and are actively looking for him. Earlier Report - ID Released For 29-Year-Old Killed In Westchester Shooting, Suspect On Loose: Police Mtayari Dixon, age 29, originally from New Rochelle but now believed to live in Connecticut, in Stamford, is suspected of killing New Rochelle resident James Caldwell Jr. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, according to New Rochelle Police. On that day, Dixon is believed to have shot Caldwell multiple times in New Rochelle at the intersecti…

by Ben Crnic

11/15/2022

News

Opposing Groups Speak Out About Banning Sale of Flavored Tobacco In Westchester County Groups on both sides of the debate to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products in Westchester County held rallies before a public hearing on the proposed law. Earlier Report - Westchester Convenience Stores Urge Against Banning Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products The two rallies were held on Monday, Nov. 14, by both the New York Association of Convenience Stores, who are against the ban, and anti-smoking advocates in Westchester County in support of the proposal. Advocates for the ban said that the measure, which would not criminalize the possession of flavored tobacco…

by Ben Crnic

11/15/2022

Police & Fire

Car Catches Fire On Busy Road In Purchase A fire department in Westchester County was tasked with putting out a car fire on a busy road. The blaze started on Sunday, Nov. 13, around 1:30 p.m. in Purchase on Westchester Ave in the area of the Butcher Bridge, where first responders found a late model 4-series Mercedes on fire in the parking lot of 565 Westchester Ave., according to the Purchase Fire Department. The fire was eventually put out by 2:30 p.m. with the help of two of the department's fire trucks, fire officials said. The cause of the fire was not reported by the fire department.

by Ben Crnic

11/15/2022

Obituaries

'A Blessed Individual': Former Police Chaplain In Westchester County Dies At 88 A former chaplain for a police department in Westchester County is being remembered for his service to his community. Reverend Clarence E. Bolling of Yonkers died on Monday, Nov. 7 at the age of 88, according to his obituary. Bolling served as the Yonkers Police Department Chaplain for over 25 years, according to Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano. "Bolling was a blessed individual," Spano said in a post, also saying, "He was a prominent figure in our community and absolute city icon. Rest in peace Reverend Bolling." Yonkers Police also issued a statement about Bolling,…

by Ben Crnic

11/15/2022

Police & Fire

Don't Be Next: Police In Yonkers Warning Against Catalytic Converter Thefts After a string of catalytic converter thefts, police in Westchester County are warning people to protect their vehicles from being victimized next. The thefts have been a problem in Yonkers, according to an announcement from Yonkers Police from Tuesday, Nov. 8. Many criminals target the emissions control devices because they contain the precious metals platinum, rhodium, and palladium, and they can be sold for profit, Yonkers Police said. In order to protect vehicles from thefts, which can take under a minute with the use of a reciprocating saw, Yonkers Police gave t…

by Ben Crnic

11/15/2022

News

Bridgeport Native Named US Merchant Marine Academy's First Female Superintendent A woman from Fairfield County has been selected as the Long Island-based US Merchant Marine Academy's first female superintendent, the US Department of Transportation and the Maritime Administration announced. Rear Admiral Joanna M. Nunan, who is originally from Bridgeport, has been selected for the position at the academy located on Long Island, in Kings Point. Nunan graduated from the New London, Connecticut-based Coast Guard Academy in 1987 and also received her master's degree in Business Administration from Rensselaer Polytechnic, according to a report by Safety4Sea. S…

by Ben Crnic

11/14/2022

Business

'The Go-To': Beloved Northern Westchester Deli Closes After 45 Years In Business A delicatessen in Northern Westchester that served as a staple of its community for 45 years has closed. Bueti's Delicatessen, located in Bedford Hills at 526 Bedford Rd. (Route 117) and open since 1977, has permanently closed, according to the Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce. Despite its closing, the deli is being remembered as an ever-present part of the community in Bedford and the surrounding area by town officials and the public. "I think Bueti's has really been the go-to deli and we're really going to miss them," said Bedford Town Supervisor Ellen Calves, who also s…

by Ben Crnic

11/14/2022

Police & Fire

Man Stopped On Street In Westchester County After Illegally Carrying Loaded Gun, Police Say A man was charged with illegally carrying a loaded gun after being stopped while walking on a street with the weapon, police said. On Thursday, Nov. 10 around 6:15 p.m., police responded to a report of a man illegally carrying a handgun in New Rochelle near North Avenue and Sickles Avenue, according to New Rochelle Police. After heading to the area, police found a man matching this description and stopped him, finding out that he was in illegal possession of the loaded .38 caliber revolver, authorities said. The suspect was identified as 57-year-old Patric Brown of M…

by Ben Crnic

11/14/2022

News

Here's Rundown Of 14 Gridlock Alert Days In NYC Through Holiday Season, Starting This Week Transportation officials are warning motorists who travel through New York City around the holiday season of several days when traffic will be at its worst. Known as "Gridlock Alert Days," the New York Department of Transportation designates certain days of the year when traffic is likely to be so busy and congested that many of the city's intersections will be blocked, according to transportation officials. The fourteen upcoming Gridlock Alert days in 2022 include: Wednesday, Nov. 16; Thursday, Nov. 17; Tuesday, Nov. 22; Wednesday, Nov. 23; Wednesday, Nov. 3…

by Ben Crnic

11/14/2022

Police & Fire

Don't Fall For It: Scammers Targeting Hispanic Immigrant Community In Yonkers, Police Say Police in Westchester County are warning of scammers who target members of the Hispanic immigrant community in an effort to get money from them. The scammers have been approaching unsuspecting victims in Yonkers with a promise to share a lottery prize in exchange for a down payment that would be used to purchase legal services or act as collateral, according to a release by Yonkers Police from Sunday, Nov. 13. Police said the scammer might also walk victims to storefronts such as a professional building, bank, or law office as part of the ruse, and they may then convin…

by Ben Crnic

11/14/2022

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