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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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Traffic
Lane Closures To Affect Traffic On Stretch Of I-684 In Harrison, North Castle For Month Lane Closures To Affect Traffic On Stretch Of I-684 In Harrison, North Castle For Month
Lane Closures To Affect Traffic On Stretch Of I-684 In Harrison, North Castle For Month A stretch of Interstate 684 in Westchester is set to be affected by a series of lane closures for a month, officials announced. Interstate 684 will be reduced to one lane in both directions between Exit 1 (Interstate 287) in Harrison and Exit 2 (Route 120) in North Castle on weekdays between Tuesday, Dec. 5 and Friday, Jan. 5, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The lane reductions will occur between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. each weekday and will allow crews to perform aerial cable replacement. 

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Politics
Westchester County Exec Latimer Moves Toward Congressional Primary Challenge Against Bowman Westchester County Exec Latimer Moves Toward Congressional Primary Challenge Against Bowman
Westchester County Exec Latimer Moves Toward Congressional Primary Challenge Against Bowman Westchester County Executive George Latimer has moved a step closer to launching a Democratic Congressional primary challenge to represent New York's 16th District.  New, updated report - Update: Westchester County Exec Latimer Officially Announces Bid For Congress Against Bowman On Monday, Dec. 4, Latimer, age 70, filed with the Federal Elections Commission to create a committee to raise money for a congressional campaign, according to a copy of the filing obtained by Daily Voice. The filing says it was signed by Latimer on Monday. The move is the strongest indication yet that…

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News
Vet Tech Convicted Of Stealing Lifesaving Medications From Hudson Valley Facility Vet Tech Convicted Of Stealing Lifesaving Medications From Hudson Valley Facility
Vet Tech Convicted Of Stealing Lifesaving Medications From Hudson Valley Facility A former veterinary technician faces years in prison after stealing lifesaving oncology medication from an animal hospital in the Hudson Valley, officials announced.  Dutchess County resident Elisa Sanchez was convicted of charges relating to the theft of medication from a facility in Putnam County on Friday, Dec. 1, Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy announced on Monday, Dec. 4.  Sanchez, a former veterinary technician for Guardian Veterinary Specialists in Southeast at 4 Hardscrabble Heights, stole lifesaving oncology medications used to treat animals sufferi…

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News
Support Floods In For Children Of Beloved Scarsdale Attorneys Killed In Thanksgiving Crash Support Floods In For Children Of Beloved Scarsdale Attorneys Killed In Thanksgiving Crash
Support Floods In For Children Of Beloved Scarsdale Attorneys Killed In Thanksgiving Crash Weeks after a tragic Thanksgiving crash in Connecticut that killed two beloved attorneys from Westchester, their community is coming together to ensure that the couple's children will be taken care of.  Scarsdale residents Toby Cohen, age 41, and Brooke Peltz Cohen, age 37, were both killed in a crash in Hartford County on Thursday, Nov. 23 just after 7:15 p.m. near the Bristol/Farmington town line on Stevens Street in Bristol.  Earlier Report - New Update: Scarsdale Parents Of 3 Killed In Thanksgiving Crash Were Beloved Attorneys According to Bristol Police, …

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Police & Fire
Know Them? Duo Steals Over $2K Worth Of Breast Pumps From CT Walmart Know Them? Duo Steals Over $2K Worth Of Breast Pumps From CT Walmart
Know Them? Duo Steals Over $2K Worth Of Breast Pumps From CT Walmart Authorities in Connecticut are asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects accused of stealing several breast pumps worth over $2,000 from a Walmart. On Thursday, Nov. 30 at around 10:30 a.m. in New London County, the two suspects entered the Walmart store at 155 Parkway North in Waterford after leaving another Walmart location in Norwich.  The suspects then proceeded to grab five breast pumps valued at $2,055 and leave the store without trying to pay for them, police said. The suspects left in a white SUV that was depicted in surveillance images released by the departmen…

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Police & Fire
3 Injured In Crash At Busy Hudson Valley Intersection 3 Injured In Crash At Busy Hudson Valley Intersection
3 Injured In Crash At Busy Hudson Valley Intersection A busy intersection in the Hudson Valley was shut down for nearly an hour following a two-car crash that left three people injured.  It happened in Putnam County on Saturday, Dec. 2 around 6:15 p.m. at the intersection of West Lovell Street and Union Valley Road in Carmel. Police and first responders soon arrived at the scene of the incident and found that three people had been injured. The patients were later taken to a hospital with minor injuries, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department. After around 40 minutes, the roadway was reopened to traffic. In addition to t…

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Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Stealing Property, Cars From Residential Facility In Greenburgh Man Accused Of Stealing Property, Cars From Residential Facility In Greenburgh
Man Accused Of Stealing Property, Cars From Residential Facility In Greenburgh A 30-year-old Connecticut man faces several charges after allegedly stealing from an elderly residential facility in New York, police said.  New London County resident David Durlach of Waterford, age 30, was arrested on Friday, Dec. 1 following a long-term investigation into burglaries at a Westchester County elderly residential facility located in Greenburgh. According to the department, between Monday, Oct. 2, and Thursday, Nov. 30, Durlach allegedly entered several apartments at the facility and stole property such as negotiable instruments and motor vehicles, Greenbu…

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Police & Fire
Duo Nabbed For Identity Theft, Drug Possession At Yorktown Bank, Police Say Duo Nabbed For Identity Theft, Drug Possession At Yorktown Bank, Police Say
Duo Nabbed For Identity Theft, Drug Possession At Yorktown Bank, Police Say A Hudson Valley and Long Island man were both arrested on identity theft charges after being caught with a victim's personal information and a forged driver's license at a Northern Westchester bank, police said. Both Dutchess County resident Duane Pelt of Fishkill, age 59, and Suffolk County resident Kevin Weiss of East Hampton, age 23, were arrested on Wednesday, Nov 29 in connection with an alleged identity theft incident in Yorktown, Yorktown Police announced. According to the department, around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, officers responded to the Chase Bank in Yorktown at 720 Lee Blvd. and be…

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News
3 More Charged In CT Catalytic Converter Trafficking Ring Ran Out Of Recycling Warehouse: Feds 3 More Charged In CT Catalytic Converter Trafficking Ring Ran Out Of Recycling Warehouse: Feds
3 More Charged In CT Catalytic Converter Trafficking Ring Ran Out Of Recycling Warehouse: Feds Three Connecticut men have been charged in connection with a catalytic converter trafficking ring that has already resulted in the arrests of five other people, federal officials announced.  The indictment of the three men was announced on Wednesday, Nov. 29 by the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut. The three defendants are identified as:  Yanquee Rodriguez, age 27, of West Hartford, also known as "Yankster Rodriguez"; Mervin Figueroa, age 26, of New Haven; Michael Almodovar, age 30, of New Haven, also known as "Eme ElColorado".  Additionally, 29-year-old&…

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Traffic
Lane Closure: Bridge Between Port Chester, CT Border To Be Affected For Several Days Lane Closure: Bridge Between Port Chester, CT Border To Be Affected For Several Days
Lane Closure: Bridge Between Port Chester, CT Border To Be Affected For Several Days Motorists are being warned of an upcoming lane closure on a bridge between the Westchester and Fairfield County border that will be implemented for several days. One lane of southbound Route 1 will close between Hillside Avenue in Port Chester and the Connecticut state line on Monday, Dec. 4 through Friday, Dec. 8, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The closure will last between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. each day and will allow crews to perform bridge maintenance work. 

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