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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.

Ben Crnic's Contributions

Police & Fire

Man Charged With Stealing More Than $50K In Cash, Checks From Vehicle In Northern Westchester Police have charged a New York City man who was apprehended upstate with stealing more than $50,000 from a vehicle parked at a Northern Westchester County business. On Saturday, Oct. 15, at around 3:30 p.m., police were called to a business in Yorktown on Saw Mill River Road to investigate a report from a victim that $42,000 in cash and $10,000 in payroll checks had been stolen from their parked vehicle, according to Yorktown Police. Police eventually identified a suspect and a vehicle associated with the theft, and on Oct. 28 around 6 p.m., police in the Albany area pulled over…

by Ben Crnic

11/04/2022

Police & Fire

Unlawful Smoke Shop Shut Down By Police In Westchester County A smoke shop in Westchester County was shut down after police discovered numerous law violations during a visit. Earlier report - Out Of Compliance: Police Shut Down 3 Yonkers Smoke Shops After Inspections On Tuesday, Nov. 1, police visited an unnamed smoke shop located in Yonkers at 403 McLean Ave. and found the store to be out of compliance, according to Yonkers Police. Police said that the violations included: no Certificate of Occupancy; no dispensary or hemp licenses; a large quantity of illicit controlled substances such as CBD gummies and vape products …

by Ben Crnic

11/04/2022

Business

New Clothing Store To Open In Westchester County A major clothing retailer that offers "amazing values" is soon opening a new location in Westchester County, officials say. A new Burlington store in Yonkers at 750 Central Park Ave. inside the Mall at Cross County will open on Friday, Nov. 4 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:15 a.m., store officials said in an announcement. The store will sell items including clothing for men, women, and children, as well as footwear, baby merchandise, home décor, and toys, according to store officials. "With up to 60% off other retailers’ prices every day and brand name merchandise arr…

by Ben Crnic

11/03/2022

Business

Cancer-Causing Chemical Found In More Shampoo Products, Independent Laboratory's Study Reveals An independent laboratory is reporting that it has found a cancer-causing chemical in more batches of shampoo products. Many brands of dry shampoo products -- including some Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI, and TRESemmé products -- had already been recalled by manufacturer Unilever containing the cancer-causing chemical benzene in an announcement made on Tuesday, Oct. 18. On Tuesday, Nov. 1, the independent laboratory Valisure, based in New Haven, CT, reported finding a high level of benzene in more batches of dry shampoo. It said that high levels of benzene were found in 70 per…

by Ben Crnic

11/03/2022

Business

Cancer-Causing Chemical Found In More Shampoo Products, Independent Laboratory's Study Reveals An independent laboratory is reporting that it has found a cancer-causing chemical in more batches of shampoo products. Earlier Report - Recall Issued Issued For Several Shampoo Products Due To Possible Cancer-Causing Agents Many brands of dry shampoo products -- including some Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI, and TRESemmé products -- had already been recalled by manufacturer Unilever containing the cancer-causing chemical benzene in an announcement made on Tuesday, Oct. 18. On Tuesday, Nov. 1, the independent laboratory Valisure, based in New Haven, Connecticut, reported f…

by Ben Crnic

11/03/2022

Police & Fire

Propane Truck Rolls Over Into Embankment In Hudson Valley A propane truck tipped over into an embankment in the Hudson Valley, causing a short road closure. On Tuesday, Nov. 1 in Putnam County, around 11:50 a.m., police and first responders were dispatched to Mahopac at Stillwater Road after the truck rolled over, according to the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department. After arriving, fire officials saw that the truck was stuck in an embankment but not leaking any propane, the fire department said. The driver of the truck was able to get out of the vehicle on their own and refused any medical attention, according to the fire d…

by Ben Crnic

11/03/2022

Police & Fire

19-Year-Old Charged With Shooting Fellow Teen In Westchester: Police A 19-year-old man has been charged with shooting a 15-year-old boy at least two times, according to police. Earlier report - Suspect On Loose After 15-Year-Old Shot In Yonkers, Police Say On Wednesday, Oct. 26, at around 10:30 p.m., police in Westchester County responded to the reported shooting in Yonkers in the area of 290 Woodworth Ave. and found the victim suffering from two gunshot wounds to his lower body, according to Yonkers Police. The victim was reported as being in stable condition after being taken to the hospital, police said. After investigation, polic…

by Ben Crnic

11/03/2022

Police & Fire

2 Rushed To Westchester Medical Center After Vehicle Crashes Into Market Two people were taken to a Westchester hospital after a car slammed into a store in the Hudson Valley, pinning one person inside. On Sunday, Oct. 30, around 12:30 p.m. in Putnam County, police and first responders responded to the Red Mills Market in Mahopac Falls at 575 NY-6N after a vehicle was reported to have crashed into the store, trapping one person inside and the driver, according to the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department. When first responders arrived, they found a man pinned between the car and debris from the building, officials from the fire department said…

by Ben Crnic

11/03/2022

Police & Fire

Road Reopens After Construction Vehicle Overturns In Westchester County This story has been updated. A busy road in Westchester County has reopened to traffic after closing when a construction vehicle overturned in the street. On Tuesday, Nov. 3 around 9:45 a.m., Yonkers Police announced that Central Park Avenue northbound (Route 100) at Fort Hill Avenue was closed to traffic after a construction vehicle flipped over, spilling dirt on the roadway. The road has reopened as of 11 a.m., and the truck and debris have been removed, according to Yonkers city officials.

by Ben Crnic

11/03/2022

Police & Fire

3 Rescued After Boat Capsizes In Hudson Valley Reservoir Three people were saved after their boat capsized in a Hudson Valley reservoir. On Wednesday, Nov. 2 around 12 p.m., first responders were dispatched to the Croton Falls Reservoir in Carmel in the area of Hemlock Dam Road after a boat containing three people capsized, according to Mahopac fire officials. With the help of a team of Mahopac fire officials, Carmel Police, and the Putnam County Sheriff, the three people were taken back to shore and transported to Danbury Hospital, officials said. "Truly amazing people doing their jobs to save lives," Mahopac Fire Public Inform…

by Ben Crnic

11/03/2022

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