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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Harckham Wins Heated State Senate Race Representing Much Of Northern Westchester Harckham Wins Heated State Senate Race Representing Much Of Northern Westchester
Harckham Wins Heated State Senate Race Representing Much Of Northern Westchester After a tight race, New York State Sen. Peter Harckham, D-Lewisboro, emerged victorious and was reelected to represent District 40, which represents much of the region. Harckham, who ran against and defeated Republican candidate Gina Arena, was originally elected to the seat in 2018 and 2020 and will now serve a third term representing citizens of the district, which encompasses much of Northern Westchester, Putnam County, and parts of Dutchess County, according to Ballotpedia.  Harckham compiled 64,869 votes (53.3 percent) to 56,937 (46.7 percent) for Arena. We did it, folks! pic.twit…
Popular Pie Shop's New Westchester Location Praised For 'Amazing Selection' Popular Pie Shop's New Westchester Location Praised For 'Amazing Selection'
Popular Pie Shop's New Westchester Location Praised For 'Amazing Selection' A beloved Hudson Valley pie shop's second location in Westchester County has earned much praise from visitors. Noble Pies, which opened a location in Rye at 22 Purdy Ave. on Dec. 15, 2021, is known for making both savory and sweet pies from scratch using their own local ingredients, according to the pie shop's website.  The shop also operates an Orange County location in Warwick at 121 State Rt. 94 South.  The new Rye location has already made an impression on customers.  "Having eating their pies I highly recommend their very tasty products," Stephen B. of Rye said in a Ye…
38-Year-Old 'Proudest, Loudest Jets Fan' From White Plains Dies 38-Year-Old 'Proudest, Loudest Jets Fan' From White Plains Dies
38-Year-Old 'Proudest, Loudest Jets Fan' From White Plains Dies A man from Westchester County known for his love of the New York Jets and telling jokes has died.  Rawlins “Lito” Joy of White Plains died on Monday, Oct. 24 at the age of 38, according to his obituary.  Joy was born in 1984 in White Plains, and attended White Plains City Schools before working as a supervisor for his father’s contracting business, his obituary said.  He was "the proudest and loudest Jets fan," and was also known for his skills as a comedian and storyteller, according to his obituary.  "He brought joy to all of those around him and would do a…
22-Year-Old Man Shot Multiple Times In Westchester County, Police Say 22-Year-Old Man Shot Multiple Times In Westchester County, Police Say
22-Year-Old Man Shot Multiple Times In Westchester County, Police Say A Westchester County man is in the hospital after being shot multiple times, police said.  On Tuesday, Nov. 8 at around 1 p.m., police responded to a shooting in New Rochelle at 345 Main St. (Route 1), where they found one victim on the sidewalk who suffered multiple gunshot wounds, New Rochelle Police said.  First aid was then given to the victim, identified as a 22-year-old man from Mount Vernon, before he was transported to a hospital where he is now in stable condition, according to police.  Police said that the victim, whose name was not released, was the intended …
Officers Injured After 18-Year-Old Hicksville Woman Becomes Combative, Police Say Officers Injured After 18-Year-Old Hicksville Woman Becomes Combative, Police Say
Officers Injured After 18-Year-Old Hicksville Woman Becomes Combative, Police Say An 18-year-old Long Island woman has been accused of injuring two police officers as they attempted to arrest her, authorities said.  On Monday, Nov. 7 at around 8:30 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance at a Nassau County residence in Hicksville on Harding Avenue, where a woman told them that she was having an argument with a family member, according to Nassau County Police.  After this, 18-year-old Rosa Sanchez then approached the responding officers and became "physically combative" and violent while resisting arrest, police said.  The two injured officers and S…
Suspect Throws Objects, Breaks Windows Of Businesses In Port Chester: Police Suspect Throws Objects, Breaks Windows Of Businesses In Port Chester: Police
Suspect Throws Objects, Breaks Windows Of Businesses In Port Chester: Police Police are investigating after a suspect threw objects and broke the windows of numerous businesses in the downtown business area of a Westchester County village.  During the early morning of Sunday, Nov. 6, the suspect damaged multiple stores in Port Chester and may have entered them before they were apprehended by police, according to a release from the Port Chester Police Department from around 8:40 a.m. on the same day.  Authorities are investigating if any burglaries happened, or if it was just someone causing damage, police said. The investigation is still in "the early sta…
Westchester Convenience Store In Trouble For Selling Illegal Marijuana Products, Police Say Westchester Convenience Store In Trouble For Selling Illegal Marijuana Products, Police Say
Westchester Convenience Store In Trouble For Selling Illegal Marijuana Products, Police Say A convenience store in Westchester County is facing legal trouble for selling "dangerous and illegal products," police said.  The Mamaroneck Convenience Store, located at 311 Mamaroneck Ave., has been summonsed for selling products containing THC and CBD, according to an announcement by Mamaroneck Village Police from Saturday, Nov. 5.  Police began investigating the store after hearing complaints from parents, business owners, and community members that illegal products were being sold to young teenagers, authorities said.  The illegal products sold included:  Marijua…
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Assaulting Wife After iPad Purchase, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Charged With Assaulting Wife After iPad Purchase, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Assaulting Wife After iPad Purchase, Police Say A Hudson Valley man is charged with striking his wife after becoming angry over an iPad purchase, police said.  On Tuesday, Nov. 2, at around 7:50 p.m., police in Putnam County responded to a residence in Kent at 51 Yorktown Rd. after receiving a report of a possible physical dispute, according to Kent Police.  After arriving, police spoke with a resident of the home, Nanette Ahearn, age 36, who said that the fight started when her husband became irritated about the iPad purchase she made, according to authorities.  Police said Ahearn began recording her husband, 36-yea…
At Least 15 Goats Run 'At Large' In Northern Westchester: Police At Least 15 Goats Run 'At Large' In Northern Westchester: Police
At Least 15 Goats Run 'At Large' In Northern Westchester: Police Police were faced with an unusual call when several goats were found roaming free in a Northern Westchester town.  On Monday, Oct. 31, around 9 a.m., North Castle Police responded to a residence in North Castle at 7 Mianus Drive after receiving a report that 15 to 20 goats were "running at large" around the property, police said.  An officer responded to the scene, and found the goats there, with tags on their ears, according to police.  Eventually, police were able to corral the goats back to their home at 1 Mianus Dr. and 2 Middle Patent Rd., authorities said.
'Consummate Professional': Former Police Dispatcher From Port Chester Dies At Age 45 'Consummate Professional': Former Police Dispatcher From Port Chester Dies At Age 45
'Consummate Professional': Former Police Dispatcher From Port Chester Dies At Age 45 A former dispatcher for the Westchester County Police Department known for his professionalism and big heart has died unexpectedly.  Port Chester resident Bryan Santucci died on Thursday, Nov. 3 at the age of 45, according to his obituary.  Santucci was born in 1976 and graduated from Port Chester High School in 1995, later earning his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Pace University in Pleasantville, his obituary said.  An employee of Westchester County for more than 20 years, Santucci started his career as a park ranger and then became Emergency Co…
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