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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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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.

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Police & Fire
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…

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Obituaries
'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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Obituaries
Teacher, Coach, Principal From Northern Westchester 'Known For His Unconditional Kindness' Dies Teacher, Coach, Principal From Northern Westchester 'Known For His Unconditional Kindness' Dies
Teacher, Coach, Principal From Northern Westchester 'Known For His Unconditional Kindness' Dies A beloved educator and coach from Northern Westchester known for making a lasting impression on his students has died.  Joseph Troy of Somers died on Thursday, Nov. 3 at the age of 83, according to his obituary.  Born in 1939 in New York City, Troy graduated from St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Barrytown in 1957 and earned his bachelor's degree in Biology at Catholic University in 1962 as well as his master’s degree in Education and Doctoral Studies from New York University, his obituary said.  Troy then continued his career in education at Pleasantville Hi…

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Police & Fire
Accused Rapist From Hudson Valley Apprehended After Fleeing State, Police Say Accused Rapist From Hudson Valley Apprehended After Fleeing State, Police Say
Accused Rapist From Hudson Valley Apprehended After Fleeing State, Police Say A Hudson Valley man charged with raping a minor was caught after fleeing out of state, police said.  On Sunday, Oct. 16, police started investigating allegations that Orange County resident Jesus Torres, age 31, of Goshen, had sexual conduct with a child less than 13 years old, and learned that he had fled the state to avoid being arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 18, according to New York State Police.  With the help of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Torres was found in West Orange, New Jersey on Saturday, Nov. 5, and transported back to New York where he was arraigned in cour…

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'Keep Up The Good Work': Officer In Harrison Honored For Quickly Catching Burglary Suspect 'Keep Up The Good Work': Officer In Harrison Honored For Quickly Catching Burglary Suspect
'Keep Up The Good Work': Officer In Harrison Honored For Quickly Catching Burglary Suspect A detective in Westchester County is being recognized as officer of the month in his department for quickly locating a burglary suspect.  Detective Chris Murabito of the Harrison Police Department is being honored for "his quick and thorough investigation" of a burglary at Loupino’s Deli at 86 Calvert St., police announced on Tuesday, Nov. 1.  On Tuesday, Aug. 2, police responded to the deli after a shattered glass door was reported, and found that the restaurant had been burglarized by an unknown suspect who had also stolen money from the cash register, according to police.&…

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Part Of Route 118 In Yorktown To Close For Additional Week Part Of Route 118 In Yorktown To Close For Additional Week
Part Of Route 118 In Yorktown To Close For Additional Week A section of a busy roadway in Northern Westchester will close for an additional week after already being blocked off from traffic for nearly a month.  Earlier Report - Part Of Route 118 In Yorktown To Close For Nearly A Month Both directions of the section of Route 118 (Saw Mill River Road) in Yorktown between Hanover Street and Birdsall Drive will now close until Monday, Nov. 21, according to Yorktown Police.  The closure, which started on Monday, Oct. 17, and was to originally last until Monday, Nov. 14, is to allow for a culvert replacement, Department of Transporta…

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Thousands Of Basketball Hoops Recalled More Than 4 Years After Death Of 14-Year-Old Thousands Of Basketball Hoops Recalled More Than 4 Years After Death Of 14-Year-Old
Thousands Of Basketball Hoops Recalled More Than 4 Years After Death Of 14-Year-Old Around 18,000 wall-mounted basketball hoop products are being recalled for posing a safety threat by randomly detaching and falling to the ground, officials said.  The recall comes more than four years after a 14-year-old boy was killed by a Goalsetter wall-mounted basketball goal when it fell on him in June 2018 in Granger, Indiana, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, which announced the recall on Thursday, Oct. 27.  The basketball goals, produced by Goalsetter Systems Inc., of Evansville, Indiana, were also the cause of severe facial injuries a…

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Business
Westchester Store Listed As Historic Business Westchester Store Listed As Historic Business
Westchester Store Listed As Historic Business An iconic store in Westchester County has been recognized for being in business for more than half a century.  Miller's Toys, located in Mamaroneck at 335 Mamaroneck Ave., has been added to New York's Historic Business Preservation Registry, which highlights businesses that have been around for at least 50 years, according to the registry's website.  The toy store has been in its current location since 1958, and primarily sold bicycles until the 1970s when the store started selling "outdoor play equipment" such as trampolines and swing sets, the registry's website says.&…

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'Safe Modern Play': Construction To Begin On New Inclusive Playground In Lewisboro 'Safe Modern Play': Construction To Begin On New Inclusive Playground In Lewisboro
'Safe Modern Play': Construction To Begin On New Inclusive Playground In Lewisboro A town in Northern Westchester will soon feature an inclusive playground specifically designed for children with differing physical and emotional needs.  On Tuesday, Oct 25, the official groundbreaking was held for the Lewisboro Playground Improvement Project, which is meant to create a "safe modern play space for children of all ages and abilities," according to the project's website.  The new playground, to be located at the Lewisboro Town Park at 1079 Route 35, will also feature an area meant for older children that will provide opportunities for "more advanced play," the …

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