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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
New Rochelle Police Warn Children About Gun Safety After Weapon Found Buried Near School New Rochelle Police Warn Children About Gun Safety After Weapon Found Buried Near School
New Rochelle Police Warn Children About Gun Safety After Weapon Found Buried Near School Police in a Westchester County city are warning children not to touch guns after a weapon was found buried near an elementary school.  Earlier Report - Gun, Loaded Magazine Found Buried At New Rochelle School In a video directed to children released by New Rochelle Police on Thursday, Nov. 3, an officer says that guns should not be approached.  "Guns are dangerous. Guns can hurt you. This is what I want you to do if you find a gun: don't touch it, even if it looks like a toy. Go get an adult and tell them where the gun is," the officer in the video says.  The video com…

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State Grants More Than $100,000 To Go Towards Dam Removal Study In Rye To Help Fish State Grants More Than $100,000 To Go Towards Dam Removal Study In Rye To Help Fish
State Grants More Than $100,000 To Go Towards Dam Removal Study In Rye To Help Fish With the help of a more than $100,000 grant, a nonprofit will team up with a Westchester County school district to look into removing a dam in order to benefit migratory fish.  The $109,984 grant will fund a study to look into the removal of the Blind Brook Dam in Rye, which will be completed by both the Save the Sound nonprofit and students from Rye High School, according to an announcement from the New York Department of Environmental Conservation from Monday, Oct. 31.  The removal of the dam could possibly reconnect 3.5 miles of migratory fish habitat for bo…

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'A Beautiful View': Property In Northern Westchester Overlooking Hudson River To Be Preserved 'A Beautiful View': Property In Northern Westchester Overlooking Hudson River To Be Preserved
'A Beautiful View': Property In Northern Westchester Overlooking Hudson River To Be Preserved A scenic property in Northern Westchester that overlooks the Hudson River will now be permanently preserved for the public.  The property, located in Peekskill on Crompond Road (Route 202), was bought by the city from a private owner with the help of the Westchester Land Trust, which sourced donations for the purchase, according to an announcement from the organization from Friday, Nov. 4.  "The preservation of this property ensures that a beautiful view of the City of Peekskill and scenic Hudson River will be preserved forever," Westchester Land Trust President Kara Whelan s…

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Business
'A Happy Business': 3 Moms Bring Candy Van To Events Across Westchester 'A Happy Business': 3 Moms Bring Candy Van To Events Across Westchester
'A Happy Business': 3 Moms Bring Candy Van To Events Across Westchester For those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth as Halloween approaches, a mobile candy van might just be the perfect solution. Candy Zoo, run by a team of three mothers, is a moving candy truck that is available to rent for private events and can be found throughout the tri-state area, including Westchester County, Fairfield County, and the Englewood area, according to one of the business's founders, Karen Benett. The truck sells more than 200 brands of candy and goes to weddings, birthday parties, bar mitzvahs, corporate events, and more, Benett said. The idea for the business sprouted…

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New Details: A Look At New Clothing Store In Yonkers New Details: A Look At New Clothing Store In Yonkers
New Details: A Look At New Clothing Store In Yonkers A major clothing retailer has opened a new location in Westchester County.  Earlier Report - New Clothing Store To Open In Yonkers A new Burlington store in Yonkers at 750 Central Park Ave. inside the Mall at Cross County opened on Friday, Nov. 4 at 9:15 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, store officials said in an announcement. The store sells items such as clothing for men, women, and children, as well as footwear, baby merchandise, home décor, and toys, according to store officials. Hours for the new location are 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Sunday.…

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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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Police & Fire
'Get Fined, Walk Home': Police In Yonkers Warn Against Illegal Dumping 'Get Fined, Walk Home': Police In Yonkers Warn Against Illegal Dumping
'Get Fined, Walk Home': Police In Yonkers Warn Against Illegal Dumping Police in a Westchester County city are urging people to stop illegal dumping if they want to avoid heavy fines and a long walk home.  Such was the fate of one unlawful pickup truck owner in Yonkers, who was caught illegally dumping on McLean Avenue on Wednesday night, Oct. 26, according to Yonkers Police. "Dump on Yonkers = Get Fined + Walk Home," Yonkers Police warned in an announcement along with a photo of the pickup truck, which was towed away by police.  Anyone who sees illegal dumping is asked to call (914) 377-DUMP (3867), Yonkers Police said. 

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Business
New Restaurant Celebrates Grand Opening In White Plains New Restaurant Celebrates Grand Opening In White Plains
New Restaurant Celebrates Grand Opening In White Plains A popular restaurant chain has opened its first location in Westchester County.  Shah's Halal Food's new location in White Plains at 40 Mamaroneck Ave. celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Nov. 2.  The chain is known for its signature chicken, lamb, and fish gyros and platters, as well as its falafel, according to its website.  The restaurant also sells a variety of sandwiches and salads. Shah's Halal Food also has 20 other locations across Long Island and Connecticut, according to its website. 

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Westchester Gang Member Found Guilty Of Brutal Street Assault, Faces Sentencing: DA Westchester Gang Member Found Guilty Of Brutal Street Assault, Faces Sentencing: DA
Westchester Gang Member Found Guilty Of Brutal Street Assault, Faces Sentencing: DA A member of the 300 Bloodhound Brims street gang has been found guilty of a violent street assault in Westchester County.  On June 17, 2021, around 9 p.m., 20-year-old Devin Coates, hit a 33-year-old victim in the head with a glass bottle and knocked them unconscious in Yonkers at North Broadway (Route 22), according to Westchester District Attorney Miriam Rocah.  After this, the attack on the victim continued as numerous gang members and associates hit and kicked the victim, who was taken to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla and suffered a traumatic brain injury along w…

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Customer Leaves Northern Westchester Gas Station With Fuel Nozzle Still Attached To Vehicle Customer Leaves Northern Westchester Gas Station With Fuel Nozzle Still Attached To Vehicle
Customer Leaves Northern Westchester Gas Station With Fuel Nozzle Still Attached To Vehicle A gas station clerk in Northern Westchester was alarmed when a customer drove away with the fuel nozzle still in their car. On Sunday, Oct. 23 at around 2 p.m., North Castle Police responded to a Sunoco gas station in Armonk at 360 Main Street after the clerk reported a customer driving away with a fuel nozzle attached to their vehicle, police said. The clerk reported that after driving away with it, the customer then returned to the gas station with the nozzle but did not give their information, according to police. Police said that after a preliminary investigation, the vehicle involve…

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