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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
Hockey Player Goes Into Cardiac Arrest At School Ice Rink In Bedford Hockey Player Goes Into Cardiac Arrest At School Ice Rink In Bedford
Hockey Player Goes Into Cardiac Arrest At School Ice Rink In Bedford A player who went into cardiac arrest during a late-night hockey game at a school ice rink in Westchester is on the road to recovery thanks to the quick response of authorities.  The emergency happened on Friday, Dec. 20, when a man went into cardiac arrest while playing hockey at the Harvey School Ice Rink in Bedford, Bedford Police announced on Thursday, Jan. 2.  On the night of the incident, at around 11:30 p.m., the man collapsed on the ice during a late-night game and became unresponsive. Multiple 911 calls reported the emergency, prompting a swift response from Officer …

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News
Deaths Of Former Mount Vernon Police Commissioner, Current Sergeant Announced On Same Day Deaths Of Former Mount Vernon Police Commissioner, Current Sergeant Announced On Same Day
Deaths Of Former Mount Vernon Police Commissioner, Current Sergeant Announced On Same Day A police department in Westchester is mourning both its former commissioner and a sergeant whose deaths were announced on the same day. The deaths of former Mount Vernon Police Commissioner Glenn Scott and Sergeant Murashea Bovell were announced by the department on Wednesday, Jan. 1.  The department did not release more information about their causes of death. Mount Vernon Director of Communications Tim Allen also did not release more information on Thursday, Jan. 2.  Scott retired from his position as Commissioner in May 2023 after three years on the job. Du…

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Police & Fire
Man Fatally Stabbed In New Year's Day Altercation In Yonkers Man Fatally Stabbed In New Year's Day Altercation In Yonkers
Man Fatally Stabbed In New Year's Day Altercation In Yonkers A 38-year-old man is dead following a stabbing during an early morning altercation in Westchester on New Year’s Day, police said. New, updated report - Published: Suspect Nabbed In Fatal New Year’s Day Stabbing In Westchester, Police Say (UPDATE) The incident happened in Yonkers on Wednesday, Jan. 1 just after 1:30 p.m., when officers found the victim at the entrance to 2 Hudson St., according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink.  The man, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin, had suffered multiple stab wounds. Officers immediately rendered me…

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Obituaries
Newburgh Mother, Twin Babies Die Following Emergency C-Section: Here's How To Help Father Newburgh Mother, Twin Babies Die Following Emergency C-Section: Here's How To Help Father
Newburgh Mother, Twin Babies Die Following Emergency C-Section: Here's How To Help Father A Hudson Valley family is mourning the heartbreaking loss of a devoted mother and her twin baby boys following complications during childbirth.  Tragedy struck the family just before Christmas when Julissa Padilla, a 28-year-old mother who managed a Newburgh apartment complex, passed away on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, following an emergency C-section. Her twin sons, Noah and Matteo, born prematurely at 25 weeks, also did not survive.  Padilla, a cherished wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, had been admitted to Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City for complications…

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Police & Fire
Car Goes Up In Flames On Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh (PHOTOS) Car Goes Up In Flames On Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh (PHOTOS)
Car Goes Up In Flames On Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh (Photos) An overnight vehicle fire sent a plume of smoke into the air on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester.  The blaze happened on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Greenburgh on Saturday, Dec. 28 just before 10:30 p.m., according to the Hartsdale Fire Department.  In photos released by firefighters, the vehicle was seen destroyed by the flames.  Details regarding injuries and the cause of the fire were not immediately available. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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News
Hartsdale Woman Knighted By France For Restoring Historic House In Westchester Hartsdale Woman Knighted By France For Restoring Historic House In Westchester
Hartsdale Woman Knighted By France For Restoring Historic House In Westchester A Hartsdale woman who led the restoration of a Revolutionary War-era house is set to receive one of France’s highest civilian honors for preserving a key symbol of the Franco-American alliance.  Susan Seal, a Hartsdale resident, has been appointed to the rank of Knight in France's National Order of Merit, the second-highest honor awarded to civilians by the French government, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Tuesday, Dec. 31.  According to Feiner, Seal’s recognition comes in light of her efforts to restore and preserve the historic Odell House Rochambeau Headqua…

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Traffic
Crash Blocks Lanes, Snags Traffic On I-95 In New Rochelle (DEVELOPING) Crash Blocks Lanes, Snags Traffic On I-95 In New Rochelle (DEVELOPING)
Crash Blocks Lanes, Snags Traffic On I-95 In New Rochelle (Developing) A crash on Interstate 95 in Westchester temporarily left two lanes blocked, causing bumper-to-bumper traffic.  The crash happened at around 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31 on I-95 South in New Rochelle just before Exit 16, according to traffic reports.  As a result, the left and center lanes were blocked. The incident caused stop-and-go traffic beginning in the area of Exit 17.  Authorities have not yet released more information about the crash. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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News
Christmas Eve Blaze: Support Pours In For Southeast Family Who Lost Home (UPDATE) Christmas Eve Blaze: Support Pours In For Southeast Family Who Lost Home (UPDATE)
Christmas Eve Blaze: Support Pours In For Southeast Family Who Lost Home (Update) A Hudson Valley family who lost their home in a devastating Christmas Eve fire is now receiving overwhelming support from their community as they begin their rebuilding process. The blaze broke out shortly after 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24, at a Putnam County home on North Salem Road in Southeast. Following the tragic incident, the residence's family was left without a home, according to the Brewster Fire Department. During the fire, the family, including two children, a husband, wife, and the wife’s mother, managed to evacuate before firefighters arrived, though one fami…

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Obituaries
Beloved Artistic Director Of Brewster Theater Company Dies At 61 Beloved Artistic Director Of Brewster Theater Company Dies At 61
Beloved Artistic Director Of Brewster Theater Company Dies At 61 A Hudson Valley theater company is mourning the loss of Christopher Gladysz, a visionary director, actor, and choreographer whose passion for theater touched countless lives. Gladysz, the Artistic Director of the Brewster Theater Company in Putnam County, died in hospice care on Friday, Dec. 6 at the age of 61 after a courageous battle with cancer, according to his obituary.  A dynamic theater artist with decades of experience, Gladysz was known for his ability to bring out the best in everyone he worked with, both on and off the stage. Under his 15 years of leadership at the Brewster …

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Police & Fire
Party Smart: Westchester Police Boost DWI Patrols For New Year’s Eve Party Smart: Westchester Police Boost DWI Patrols For New Year’s Eve
Party Smart: Westchester Police Boost DWI Patrols For New Year’s Eve As Westchester residents prepare to ring in 2025, county police are stepping up DWI enforcement to ensure celebrations don’t end in tragedy. The Westchester County Police Department is reminding residents to celebrate responsibly this New Year’s Eve, with officers conducting increased DWI patrols tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 31, and into the early hours of New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1.  "Our commitment to remove impaired drivers from our roadways is something that never takes a holiday," the department wrote in a social media post on Tuesday. To avoid making what could be a life-alteri…

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