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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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Northern Westchester Man Sentenced For Sexual Conduct With Child Northern Westchester Man Sentenced For Sexual Conduct With Child
Northern Westchester Man Sentenced For Sexual Conduct With Child A man from Northern Westchester has been sentenced for subjecting a child to sexual abuse.  44-year-old Jorge Lazo Achahui of North Castle was sentenced to 15 years in state prison, followed by 20 years of supervised release, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced on Wednesday, Nov. 2.  Achahui pled guilty to subjecting a 12-year-old victim to sexual intercourse numerous times between March 2020 and July 2020 on Wednesday, Sept. 28, Rocah said.  North Castle Police arrested Achahui on Feb. 6, 2021, following an investigation into his …

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Schools
Hundreds Of Drivers Shown Passing School Buses At District In Northern Westchester Hundreds Of Drivers Shown Passing School Buses At District In Northern Westchester
Hundreds Of Drivers Shown Passing School Buses At District In Northern Westchester A pilot program employed by a Northern Westchester school district has found that nearly 400 drivers illegally passed stopped school buses over the span of two months.  The program, used by the Hendrick Hudson School District which serves over 2,000 students in Buchanan, Verplanck, Crugers, Montrose, Cortlandt Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, and Peekskill, came from a partnership with technology provider BusPatrol, officials from the company announced on Tuesday, Nov. 1.  Through cameras installed on 49 school bus stop arms, the company captured a total of 367 il…

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New Waterfront Park On Hudson River Opens In Westchester County New Waterfront Park On Hudson River Opens In Westchester County
New Waterfront Park On Hudson River Opens In Westchester County A new park providing access to the Hudson River waterfront has opened in Westchester County. The Sleepy Hollow RiverWalk at Edge-on-Hudson, which will let visitors walk along the river from River Street to the Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse, celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Oct. 31, according to the village's Parks and Recreation Department.  The RiverWalk was funded by the Edge-on-Hudson mixed-use community being developed in Sleepy Hollow on the Hudson River and was dedicated to the village, Parks and Recreation officials said.  The new park restores access to a s…

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New Lane Closure To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Mount Vernon, Pelham Manor New Lane Closure To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Mount Vernon, Pelham Manor
New Lane Closure To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Mount Vernon, Pelham Manor An upcoming lane closure will soon be in place on a busy road in Westchester County.  On Wednesday, Nov. 2, and Thursday, Nov. 3, one lane will close along the Hutchinson River Parkway northbound and southbound between Exit 4 (U.S. Route 1) in Pelham Manor, and Exit 8 (Cross County Parkway) in Mount Vernon, New York Department of Transportation officials announced.  The closure will last between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on both days to allow for construction activities, officials said. 

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Sales Tax On Home Energy Costs To Be Suspended In Westchester County, Officials Say Sales Tax On Home Energy Costs To Be Suspended In Westchester County, Officials Say
Sales Tax On Home Energy Costs To Be Suspended In Westchester County, Officials Say A suspension of the sales tax on home energy costs will soon take effect in Westchester County to help residents save some money, county officials announced.  The suspension will start on Thursday, Dec. 1, and last until Tuesday, Feb. 28, County Executive George Latimer announced on Tuesday, Nov. 1.  "As we all face rising costs in our daily lives, this suspension of certain sales tax will add extra dollars to the wallets of those who call Westchester home," Latimer said.  The suspension will cover home heating oil, propane, natural gas, electric, coal, and wood for res…

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Lifestyle
Hudson Valley Restaurant To Appear On 'Man V. Food' Hudson Valley Restaurant To Appear On 'Man V. Food'
Hudson Valley Restaurant To Appear On 'Man V. Food' A Hudson Valley restaurant is set to be featured on the Cooking Channel's 'Man v. Food,' where host Casey Webb will try popular menu items.  Earlier Report - Breakfast All Day: Area Eatery Draws Rave Reviews For Home Fries, Cannoli Pancakes The show, featuring Putnam County's Countryside Kitchen in Mahopac at 493 Route 6, will air on Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 9 p.m., according to the Cooking Channel.  During the episode, Webb will try menu items including the restaurant's famous "Holy Cannoli Pancake" and wings, Cooking Channel officials said.  "Casey Webb's food frenzy …

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Police & Fire
Police Chase Man After He Tries To Steal From Westchester Target A Second Time Police Chase Man After He Tries To Steal From Westchester Target A Second Time
Police Chase Man After He Tries To Steal From Westchester Target A Second Time A man led police on a foot chase after trying to steal electronics from a Target in Westchester County for the second time in two days.  On Wednesday, Oct. 26, around 3 p.m., Port Chester Police responded to a Target at 495 Boston Post Road (Route 1) after employees recognized a man who had stolen over $5,000 of electronics the day before, police said.  After arriving, police saw the man try to remove electronics from display before he stopped when he realized store security was watching him, according to police.  When the man then tried to leave the store, he was stopped by…

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174-Acre Wilderness That Includes 'Great Swamp' To Be Protected In Hudson Valley 174-Acre Wilderness That Includes 'Great Swamp' To Be Protected In Hudson Valley
174-Acre Wilderness That Includes 'Great Swamp' To Be Protected In Hudson Valley A 174-acre parcel of conserved open space in the Hudson Valley will now be permanently protected. The Putnam County property, contained in Patterson, is located next to the already-protected Cranberry Mountain Wildlife Management Area and includes ecologically important habitat and rare plants, the Westchester Land Trust announced.  One of these habitats is the 6,000-acre "Great Swamp," which is one of the largest freshwater wetlands in the state and serves as an important water source for New York City's water supply, according to the Westchester Land Trust, which now owns the propert…

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Police & Fire
'Be Aware Of Your Surroundings': Multiple Coyote Sightings Reported In Rye 'Be Aware Of Your Surroundings': Multiple Coyote Sightings Reported In Rye
'Be Aware Of Your Surroundings': Multiple Coyote Sightings Reported In Rye Police in a Westchester County city are warning people to be extra vigilant for coyotes when outside after multiple reported sightings.  The coyotes were seen in Rye in the area of Osborn Road and Woods Lane, City of Rye Police announced on Monday, Oct. 31.  "If you see a coyote, do not approach it," police said, also saying that people should "be aware of your surroundings."  Authorities said that there would be extra patrols in order to keep residents safe and that anyone that sees a coyote in their neighborhood should call police. 

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Don't Be Alarmed: Indian Point Siren Test Scheduled In Westchester Don't Be Alarmed: Indian Point Siren Test Scheduled In Westchester
Don't Be Alarmed: Indian Point Siren Test Scheduled In Westchester A test of the Indian Point sirens is scheduled for multiple counties in the Hudson Valley. On Wednesday, Nov. 2, the sirens will be tested around 10:30 a.m., according to Westchester County officials.  The test will involve sirens in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Orange Counties, according to officials.  "The siren sounding is ONLY A TEST. No action by the public is necessary," county officials said.  The sirens were installed to alert the public of any emergency at the former nuclear plant, and the loud, high-pitched alarm would sound continuously for four minutes if …

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