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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
Duo Steal From Home, Attack Homeowner After Fleeing In East Fishkill: Police Duo Steal From Home, Attack Homeowner After Fleeing In East Fishkill: Police
Duo Steal From Home, Attack Homeowner After Fleeing In East Fishkill: Police Two suspects are in custody after allegedly stealing from a home in Dutchess County and attacking the homeowner, authorities announced.  The incident leading up to the arrests began when officers responded to a burglary in progress at an East Fishkill residence on Railroad Avenue on Thursday, April 17 around 7:44 p.m., the East Fishkil Police Department said on Friday, April 18.  Upon arrival, police found that two suspects had unlawfully entered the home and stolen various items of property, according to authorities.  As the suspects fled the scene, police said the female s…

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Police & Fire
Massive Brush Fire Closes Route 21 Stretch In Putnam Valley, Draws Multi-County Response Massive Brush Fire Closes Route 21 Stretch In Putnam Valley, Draws Multi-County Response
Massive Brush Fire Closes Route 21 Stretch In Putnam Valley, Draws Multi-County Response A large brush fire in Putnam County prompted an emergency response from fire departments across the Hudson Valley on Friday afternoon, April 18, and caused a stretch of road to close.  The blaze, located in Putnam Valley in the area of Peekskill Hollow Road (Route 21) near Seifert Lane, triggered a significant mutual aid effort as firefighters worked to contain the flames and prevent the fire from spreading further, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday at around 5:30 p.m. As of 5:30 p.m., Peekskill Hollow Road was closed from the Taconic State Parkway to Seifert Lane …

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Business
New Sushi Restaurant Opening In New Rochelle: Here's When New Sushi Restaurant Opening In New Rochelle: Here's When
New Sushi Restaurant Opening In New Rochelle: Here's When Sushi lovers in Westchester will soon be able to indulge in a curated, high-end omakase experience that will soon open a new location in the county.  Sushi by Boū, which will be located in New Rochelle at 40 Westchester Pl. inside The Atelier, is set to open on Friday, May 2 and will be the latest expansion for the fast-growing hospitality group simplevenue, which has launched 23 venues across the country since 2017 under brands like Sushi by Boū, Sushi Suite, Omakaseed, and Fins and Scales.  Inspired by Japanese sushi counters and elevated with modern flair, Sushi by Boū wil…

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News
ICE Seen In Newburgh: 'I Am Angered,' Councilmember Says ICE Seen In Newburgh: 'I Am Angered,' Councilmember Says
ICE Seen In Newburgh: 'I Am Angered,' Councilmember Says With reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity circulating in a Hudson Valley city, one elected official is calling on residents to remain informed and vigilant.  Newburgh Councilmember Giselle Martinez, who represents the city's Ward 1, issued a public statement on social media this week confirming “multiple ICE sightings” in the city and reminding the community of their rights. "Our Police Department is NOT working with immigration officers," Martinez said in a social media post on Wednesday, April 16, adding that while local law enforcement does no…

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Real Estate
Estate Designed For Rockefeller Family Member Hits Market In Sleepy Hollow For $12M Estate Designed For Rockefeller Family Member Hits Market In Sleepy Hollow For $12M
Estate Designed For Rockefeller Family Member Hits Market In Sleepy Hollow For $12M A breathtaking Westchester County estate built for a member of the Rockefeller family has hit the market, offering would-be buyers a opportunity to own a slice of Hudson Valley history—complete with panoramic river views, equestrian facilities, and direct access to the Rockefeller State Park Preserve. Known as Winterburn Farm, the 42-acre estate at 48 Raafenberg Rd. in Sleepy Hollow was designed for Rodman Rockefeller, son of former Vice President Nelson Rockefeller, by architect Richard P. Donahue, according to its Zillow listing.  The mid-century modern home, now listed for $12 milli…

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Police & Fire
Loose Alpaca: Officers Lasso Furry Fugitive In Mount Kisco Loose Alpaca: Officers Lasso Furry Fugitive In Mount Kisco
Loose Alpaca: Officers Lasso Furry Fugitive In Mount Kisco It was an udderly unexpected call for Westchester County Police when dispatchers received a 911 report of a loose alpaca.  Officers received the call around 10:09 a.m. on Thursday, April 17, and quickly found the animal in question, which had initially been believed to be a llama but was actually an alpaca that had slipped out of a trailer near Hotel MTK on Pat Reilly Way, according to the department.  The adventurous alpaca took a brief trot over to Kisco Avenue, even wandering near the Land Rover dealership.  Thanks to the swift actions of the officers, the woolly wanderer…

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Police & Fire
US Veteran Hospitalized After Fire Consumes Southeast Home US Veteran Hospitalized After Fire Consumes Southeast Home
US Veteran Hospitalized After Fire Consumes Southeast Home A two-alarm house fire in Putnam County damaged a residence and prompted a massive response on Thursday afternoon, April 17.  The fire broke out at around 12:45 p.m. at a home on Seven Oaks Lane in Southeast, according to the Brewster Fire Department.  Brewster Fire Chief Michael Miller was first on scene and confirmed a working structure fire, immediately requesting a second alarm.  The homeowner, an elderly US military veteran, was inside the home at the time of the blaze but managed to escape without injury. Brewster EMS later took him to Danbury Hospital for observation.…

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Police & Fire
Man Sets Blaze At Tea House At Park In Mount Kisco, Flees On Electric Scooter: Police (UPDATE) Man Sets Blaze At Tea House At Park In Mount Kisco, Flees On Electric Scooter: Police (UPDATE)
Man Sets Blaze At Tea House At Park In Mount Kisco, Flees On Electric Scooter: Police (Update) A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged with arson following a fire that damaged a historic building at a Westchester County park, police announced. Mount Kisco resident Erik Hernandez Regalado, 22, was taken into custody shortly after the Thursday, April 17 blaze at Leonard Park in Mount Kisco and has been charged with third-degree arson and second-degree criminal mischief, both felonies, according to the Westchester County Police Department. The fire, which broke out around 5:11 p.m. at the park's Tea House, was first reported by a witness who also saw a man on a battery-powered s…

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Parolee Jumps In River To Flee Crash, Injures Himself In Fall In Mamaroneck: Police Parolee Jumps In River To Flee Crash, Injures Himself In Fall In Mamaroneck: Police
Parolee Jumps In River To Flee Crash, Injures Himself In Fall In Mamaroneck: Police A 29-year-old Connecticut man on parole was arrested after fleeing the scene of a crash with injuries and leaping into a Westchester County river during a dramatic pursuit, police said.  The incident began around 7:50 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, when the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department was alerted of an auto accident with injuries on I-95 near Mamaroneck Avenue. The driver of one of the vehicles allegedly ran away from the scene, prompting officers to search the area, the department said on Thursday, April 17.  While searching for the suspect, officers spotted a man match…

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Business
Sweet News: New Gelato Shop Coming To Hartsdale In Time For Warmer Weather Sweet News: New Gelato Shop Coming To Hartsdale In Time For Warmer Weather
Sweet News: New Gelato Shop Coming To Hartsdale In Time For Warmer Weather Ice cream lovers, rejoice — a new gelato shop is about to make things a whole lot sweeter in a Westchester hamlet.  Gotham Freeze, a family-owned artisanal gelato and sorbet company, is celebrating its soft opening this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, April 19 and 20, at its new storefront at 13 East Hartsdale Ave. The store will be open from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. both days.  Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, who announced the opening on Wednesday, said it was good news for anyone needing a little joy and flavor to beat life’s daily stressors.  "If you love ice cream and so…

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