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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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Police & Fire
Police Deny Immigration Raids, Say Federal Operation Was Not ICE-Related In White Plains Police Deny Immigration Raids, Say Federal Operation Was Not ICE-Related In White Plains
Police Deny Immigration Raids, Say Federal Operation Was Not Ice-related In White Plains After a flurry of community concern and speculation, authorities are clearing the air about recent federal law enforcement activity near a Westchester County church and stressing that no immigration raids took place.  The concerns resulted from activity observed by residents near St. Bernard’s Church in White Plains on Thursday, May 1, that involved federal agencies executing several warrants. None were immigration-related, White Plains Public Safety said in an announcement on Friday, May 2.  "The area was used by federal law enforcement agencies as a staging ground for the execut…

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Police & Fire
Police Seek ID Of Man On Motorcycle In Lewisboro: Know Him? Police Seek ID Of Man On Motorcycle In Lewisboro: Know Him?
Police Seek ID Of Man On Motorcycle In Lewisboro: Know Him? Authorities in Westchester are asking for help from the public in identifying a wanted man seen riding a motorcycle.  In an announcement on Friday morning, May 2, the Lewisboro Police Department released surveillance photos depicting a man on a motorcycle who they are looking to identify.  Although the department did not say why they were seeking to identify the man, police asked residents to call them at 914-763-8903 or email cmule@lewisboropd.com if they know anything.  Those who contact police are asked to reference incident report #95492.  This is a developing…

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Police & Fire
2-Alarm Bedroom Blaze At Woodbury Home Displaces 1, Under Investigation 2-Alarm Bedroom Blaze At Woodbury Home Displaces 1, Under Investigation
2-Alarm Bedroom Blaze At Woodbury Home Displaces 1, Under Investigation Firefighters battled a second-alarm blaze that broke out in the middle of the night inside an Orange County home, displacing one resident, fire officials said. The fire was reported around 3:35 a.m. on Friday, May 2, at a home on Rockridge Drive in the Timber Ridge neighborhood of Woodbury, according to the Woodbury Fire Department. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered an active bedroom fire, prompting a second alarm to bring in mutual aid from Monroe, Washingtonville, West Point, and Salisbury Mills. Crews worked through the early morning hours to bring the blaze under control, finally c…

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News
Emergency Order Issued To Fast-Track Rye Playland Repairs Emergency Order Issued To Fast-Track Rye Playland Repairs
Emergency Order Issued To Fast-Track Rye Playland Repairs Westchester County has issued an emergency order to fast-track critical ride inspections and repairs at Playland Amusement Park, following the departure of former operator Standard Amusements, officials announced.  The emergency declaration, signed by Westchester Parks Commissioner Kathy O’Connor, allows the County to bypass competitive bidding and immediately hire Zamperla, Inc., an Italian-based global amusement ride manufacturer, to inspect, repair, and maintain multiple rides left disassembled, unwinterized, or without necessary spare parts, the county announced on Thursday, May 1.&…

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Police & Fire
Man Purposefully Puts Tree Limbs, Other Debris On Bike Trail In Blue Mountain Reservation: Cops Man Purposefully Puts Tree Limbs, Other Debris On Bike Trail In Blue Mountain Reservation: Cops
Man Purposefully Puts Tree Limbs, Other Debris On Bike Trail In Blue Mountain Reservation: Cops A 44-year-old man is accused of deliberately placing debris on a popular mountain biking trail in a Westchester County park, potentially putting riders at serious risk, authorities said. The man was arrested this week following a months-long investigation into debris being placed on a bike trail in Blue Mountain Reservation, Westchester County Police announced on Thursday, May 1.  In the fall of 2024, police received complaints about tree limbs, branches, and other debris being placed at the bottom of a descending rock face, a spot known to mountain biking enthusiasts as a "granit…

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'Put Him In Jail': Man Who Fled To UK After Causing Wrong-Way Crash In Blauvelt Learns Fate 'Put Him In Jail': Man Who Fled To UK After Causing Wrong-Way Crash In Blauvelt Learns Fate
'Put Him In Jail': Man Who Fled To UK After Causing Wrong-Way Crash In Blauvelt Learns Fate A man from the United Kingdom who fled the United States using his twin brother’s passport after causing a serious wrong-way crash in Rockland County that injured multiple people, including children, has been released at the same time as being sentenced, prosecutors announced. Thomas Robb, 22, was sentenced on Thursday, May 1, in Rockland County Court to 364 days in jail on each count of an 11-count indictment, with all sentences to run concurrently, according to Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II.  Since he has already served his prison time, he was released, the DA'…

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Police & Fire
Jaripeo Rodeo Event Leads To Noise Complaint Citation In New Windsor: Police Jaripeo Rodeo Event Leads To Noise Complaint Citation In New Windsor: Police
Jaripeo Rodeo Event Leads To Noise Complaint Citation In New Windsor: Police An employee of an entertainment company that hosts events featuring a Mexican form of rodeo called jaripeo has been cited after noise complaints in Orange County prompted a police response over the weekend, authorities said.  The citation resulted from an incident on Sunday, April 27, when officers from the New Windsor Police Department responded to numerous complaints from residents about excessive noise coming from the area near the Newburgh city line, the department said on Thursday, May 1. Using decibel meters, police determined that the source of the noise was …

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Man Found With Stab Wounds: Woman Gets Attempted Murder Charge In Mount Vernon, Police Say Man Found With Stab Wounds: Woman Gets Attempted Murder Charge In Mount Vernon, Police Say
Man Found With Stab Wounds: Woman Gets Attempted Murder Charge In Mount Vernon, Police Say A 26-year-old woman has been charged with attempted murder after a man was found bleeding from multiple stab wounds on a Westchester street, city officials announced. The incident happened on Saturday, April 26, when Mount Vernon Police responded to reports of a male bleeding in front of 669 North Terrace Ave. around 3:50 p.m., city officials said on Thursday, May 1.  Officers arrived to find a 36-year-old man suffering from multiple puncture wounds, according to police. The victim received immediate medical treatment and is now recovering from his injuries, officials said. Following …

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News
These Film Productions Helped Pump $924M Into Westchester's Economy In 2024 These Film Productions Helped Pump $924M Into Westchester's Economy In 2024
These Film Productions Helped Pump $924M Into Westchester's Economy In 2024 The cameras were rolling through 2024—and so was Westchester County's economy, officials say. Westchester's film and television sector generated a whopping $924.2 million in economic impact in 2024, according to a new report released by County Executive Ken Jenkins at the county’s annual “Future of Film in Westchester” event on Wednesday, April 30. The report, unveiled by the Westchester County Office of Tourism and Film, shows that despite national production slowdowns following last year’s writers’ and actors’ strikes, Westchester’s film boom came roaring back, supporting over 3,100 jobs …

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Schools
124 Employees To Be Let Go At Mount Vernon School District Due To Budget Cuts, Officials Say 124 Employees To Be Let Go At Mount Vernon School District Due To Budget Cuts, Officials Say
124 Employees To Be Let Go At Mount Vernon School District Due To Budget Cuts, Officials Say Facing ongoing financial challenges, a Westchester County school district has announced it will lay off 124 employees at the end of the current school year.  Mount Vernon City School District Superintendent Dr. K. Veronica Smith announced the upcoming layoffs on Wednesday, April 30, citing the district's current financial situation as the reason why. The layoffs will include: 84 certified staff members, such as teachers, teaching assistants, and administrators; 40 civil service employees. All layoffs will take effect at the end of the 2024–2025 school year.  "I am saddened…

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