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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
Serious Crash Impacts Traffic on Busy Route In Westchester: Developing Serious Crash Impacts Traffic on Busy Route In Westchester: Developing
Serious Crash Impacts Traffic on Busy Route In Westchester: Developing A serious crash is causing traffic delays on a busy main route in Northern Westchester, police announced. The crash happened on Route 6 in Somers between Clayton Boulevard and Mahopac Avenue on Thursday, May 2, the Carmel Police Department announced just before 12:30 p.m.  Carmel and Somers Police are now directing traffic in the area of the crash. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.  Further information about the crash has not yet been released.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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Police & Fire
Father Of 2-Year-Old Found Buried In Stamford Park Charged Father Of 2-Year-Old Found Buried In Stamford Park Charged
Father Of 2-Year-Old Found Buried In Stamford Park Charged The 28-year-old father of a 2-year-old child found buried in a grave at a Connecticut park has been criminally charged in connection to his death, police announced. On Wednesday, May 1, Stamford Police Captain Tom Scanlon announced that Edgar Ismalej-Gomez, a resident of Stamford, was arrested for his connection to the death of his 2-year-old son, Liam Rivera.  The toddler's body was found buried in a plastic bag at Cummings Park in Stamford on Monday, Jan. 2. Earlier Report - Mother Of 2-Year-Old Found Buried In Stamford Park Charged, Police Say The arrest of Ismalej-Gomez was …

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Traffic
Lane Closures To Affect Stretch Of Parkway In Westchester: Here's Where, When Lane Closures To Affect Stretch Of Parkway In Westchester: Here's Where, When
Lane Closures To Affect Stretch Of Parkway In Westchester: Here's Where, When A series of lane closures are scheduled to affect a stretch of a busy parkway in Westchester for a couple of days, officials announced.  Single and double lane closures along both directions of the Sprain Brook Parkway between the Bronx River Parkway in Yonkers and the Taconic State Parkway in Mount Pleasant will go into effect on Thursday, May 2, and Friday, May 3, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. Officials added that the closures will last between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. both days.  The closures will allow crews to perform road work.

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Traffic
Busy Parkway Ramp To Close In Westchester: Here's Where, When Busy Parkway Ramp To Close In Westchester: Here's Where, When
Busy Parkway Ramp To Close In Westchester: Here's Where, When A busy exit ramp on a parkway in Westchester is scheduled to temporarily close, officials announced. The ramp leading from the eastbound Cross County Parkway to West Broad Street/Gramatan Avenue in Yonkers (Exit 7) will close overnight on Thursday, May 2, and Friday, May 3, the New York State Department of Transportation announced.  Officials added that both closures would go into effect between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.  Motorists should instead use the posted detour during the closure. 

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News
Man Kills Housemate With Kitchen Knife In Westchester: Here's His Sentence Man Kills Housemate With Kitchen Knife In Westchester: Here's His Sentence
Man Kills Housemate With Kitchen Knife In Westchester: Here's His Sentence A 42-year-old man will spend nearly two decades in prison for fatally stabbing his housemate with a kitchen knife after a fight in Northern Westchester, officials announced.  Mount Kisco resident Oscar Manolo Morales was sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to stabbing his housemate, 36-year-old Rey David Esquivel Lemus, in June 2023, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday, May 1.  According to the DA's Office, on June 24, 2023, at around 11:15 p.m., Morales and Lemus began a verbal argument at their Mount Kisc…

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Lifestyle
Guy Fieri To Hold Event At Stew Leonard's In Yonkers Guy Fieri To Hold Event At Stew Leonard's In Yonkers
Guy Fieri To Hold Event At Stew Leonard's In Yonkers Fans of iconic celebrity chef Guy Fieri will soon get the chance to meet him during an upcoming event at a Stew Leonard's location in Westchester. Fieri will hold a special Cinco De Mayo bottle signing event on Sunday, May 5 at noon at Stew Leonard's Wines & Spirits of Yonkers located at 1 Stew Leonard Dr.  During the event, Fieri will sign bottles of his Santo Tequila, which came from his partnership with rock star Sammy Hagar.  Those who attend must pre-purchase their Santo Tequila bottle-bundle event packages on Stew Leonard's website, which can be accessed by clickin…

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Police & Fire
19-Year-Old From Westchester Caught With Child Porn Images: Police 19-Year-Old From Westchester Caught With Child Porn Images: Police
19-Year-Old From Westchester Caught With Child Porn Images: Police A 19-year-old man from Northern Westchester faces criminal charges after he was caught with images containing child pornography, police announced. Mount Kisco resident Jason Orellana Ramos was arrested in Schenectady County on Wednesday, April 24 on child pornography charges, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, May 1.  According to authorities, Orellana Ramos's arrest followed an investigation that stemmed from a cyber tip received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. He is now accused of possessing images consistent with child sexual ex…

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News
These Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: New Report These Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: New Report
These Westchester Hospitals Get 'A' Grade For Patient Safety: New Report Two Westchester hospitals have received top marks for keeping patients safe, according to a new report.  Both White Plains Hospital and Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco were given an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Spring 2024 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals.  The new report grades nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country based on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, according to the group. The report is issued twic…

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News
Water Main Break Shuts Down Busy Westchester Intersection: Here's Where Water Main Break Shuts Down Busy Westchester Intersection: Here's Where
Water Main Break Shuts Down Busy Westchester Intersection: Here's Where A water main break has blocked traffic at a busy intersection in Westchester. The break happened on Wednesday morning, May 1, at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and First Street in Mount Vernon, according to city officials. As a result of the water main break, residents and motorists in the area are being warned of traffic disruptions in the area as the city works to make repairs. Motorists are asked to plan alternate routes to avoid the intersection.  "Your safety is our priority, and we appreciate your cooperation during this time," officials said. This is a developing story. Ch…

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Police & Fire
Man Killed After Leading Troopers On Pursuit, Hitting Tree In Westchester: Police Man Killed After Leading Troopers On Pursuit, Hitting Tree In Westchester: Police
Man Killed After Leading Troopers On Pursuit, Hitting Tree In Westchester: Police A 66-year-old Hudson Valley man was killed when he crashed into a tree after leading authorities on a short pursuit in Northern Westchester, police said. According to authorities, an incident occurred on Tuesday, April 30, around 3:40 p.m. when New York State Police attempted to pull over a 2019 Nissan Altima on Route 100 in Somers.  The car was allegedly not staying in its lane. After this, the vehicle did not stop and soon led police on a short chase before leaving the roadway for unknown reasons and striking a tree, state police said. The driver, identified as 66-year-old Putnam C…

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