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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Rivertowns, NY
On Your Side
Waffle Shop To Close After 7 Years In Hastings — Here's When Its Last Day Will Be Waffle Shop To Close After 7 Years In Hastings — Here's When Its Last Day Will Be Waffle Shop To Close After 7 Years In Hastings — Here's When Its Last Day Will Be
Waffle Shop To Close After 7 Years In Hastings — Here's When Its Last Day Will Be A Westchester County waffle shop known for its creative sourdough creations and loyal local following is closing after over seven years in business.  Wild Culture Waffles, located in Hastings-on-Hudson at 579 Warburton Ave., announced that its final day of service will be Sunday, June 28, bringing an end to a business that began at the Hastings Farmers Market in 2017 before opening its brick-and-mortar shop two years later.  The closure marks the end of a business started by owners Gaby Montiel and Miguel LaCruz that grew from a small market stand into a popular destination f…

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by Ben Crnic
Somers, NY
Breaking News
8 Caught Trespassing At Former Somers IBM Site In Latest Incident At Vacant Facility: NYSP 8 Caught Trespassing At Former Somers IBM Site In Latest Incident At Vacant Facility: NYSP 8 Caught Trespassing At Former Somers IBM Site In Latest Incident At Vacant Facility: NYSP
8 Caught Trespassing At Former Somers IBM Site In Latest Incident At Vacant Facility: Nysp A group of eight young people was arrested after allegedly trespassing on the former IBM campus in Northern Westchester, a property that has become the focus of repeated police action this year.  The arrests resulted from an incident on Monday, June 15, when troopers responded to the former IBM facility on Route 100 in Somers at around 8:20 p.m. for a report of trespassers, New York State Police announced on Thursday, June 18. When troopers arrived, they found eight people on the grounds and took them into custody, police said. Police identified some of them as: Jacob Fernando Enriq…

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by Ben Crnic
Bedford, NY
On Your Side
Candy Shop To Close After 5 Years In Bedford: 'We Never Really Profited' Candy Shop To Close After 5 Years In Bedford: 'We Never Really Profited' Candy Shop To Close After 5 Years In Bedford: 'We Never Really Profited'
Candy Shop To Close After 5 Years In Bedford: 'We Never Really Profited' A candy and ice cream shop in Westchester County that served as a passion project for its owners will soon close its doors for good.  Bedford Candy Bar, located at 627 Old Post Road in Bedford, announced that it will cease operations later this month after five years in business.  Its last day will be Saturday, June 27, the shop said in a social media announcement. In its closing announcement, the business thanked its loyal customers and reflected on the many children who frequented the store over the years.  "Thank you to all of our amazing young customers, most with crump…

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by Ben Crnic
Patterson, NY
Obituaries
Man, 28, Killed In Skid Steer Incident In Patterson Remembered Man, 28, Killed In Skid Steer Incident In Patterson Remembered Man, 28, Killed In Skid Steer Incident In Patterson Remembered
Man, 28, Killed In Skid Steer Incident In Patterson Remembered A 28-year-old father known for his immense work ethic and love for music is being remembered after his death in a farm machinery accident in Putnam County.  Patterson resident Tyler Robert Pfister died on Sunday, June 14, after suffering severe injuries in an accident involving farm machinery, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  Emergency responders were called to Tri State Hay on Cornwall Hill Road in Patterson at around 6:20 p.m. after a skid steer fell on top of Pfister. He was pronounced dead at the scene.  Authorities later said the incident appears to have bee…

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by Ben Crnic
Putnam Valley, NY
Breaking News
Driver Hospitalized After Car Flips Against Tree In Putnam Valley Driver Hospitalized After Car Flips Against Tree In Putnam Valley Driver Hospitalized After Car Flips Against Tree In Putnam Valley
Driver Hospitalized After Car Flips Against Tree In Putnam Valley A driver was taken to a hospital after a crash in Putnam County that left a vehicle perched on its side against a tree.  The crash happened in Putnam Valley on Monday, June 15, when firefighters responded to Peekskill Hollow Road just before 5:20 p.m. and found the vehicle rolled over on its side. The trapped driver had to be rescued, firefighters said. They were later taken to a hospital to be evaluated, according to the department.  More details about the cause of the crash were not immediately available. 

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by Ben Crnic
Washingtonville, NY
Breaking News
Washingtonville Man Fighting 'Painful Battle' Against ALS Asks For Help Washingtonville Man Fighting 'Painful Battle' Against ALS Asks For Help Washingtonville Man Fighting 'Painful Battle' Against ALS Asks For Help
Washingtonville Man Fighting 'Painful Battle' Against ALS Asks For Help An Orange County father battling ALS is asking for help as he fights to preserve his independence, health, and time with his family.   Washingtonville resident Ricky Pizarro is currently fighting a battle against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS.  Pizarro, 52, describes himself as a husband, father of two, and someone who has spent much of his life helping others and working hard to support his family.  In a GoFundMe page started Monday, June 15, he wrote that although he has fought against the disease for two years and made it far past his…

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by Ben Crnic
Bronxville, NY
Breaking News
DA: Man Who Posed As Officer Told FBI Agent He Left ID Card 'At Home' In Bronxville (UPDATE) DA: Man Who Posed As Officer Told FBI Agent He Left ID Card 'At Home' In Bronxville (UPDATE) DA: Man Who Posed As Officer Told FBI Agent He Left ID Card 'At Home' In Bronxville (UPDATE)
DA: Man Who Posed As Officer Told FBI Agent He Left ID Card 'At Home' In Bronxville (Update) A man accused of impersonating an NYPD detective while carrying a loaded handgun and other law enforcement equipment on the streets of Westchester County has been arraigned — and prosecutors have released more details about his alleged ruse.  Manhattan resident Dylan J. Gonzalez, 26, was arraigned on Friday, June 12, on charges of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and first-degree criminal impersonation, Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced on Wednesday, June 17.  The charges stem from Gonzalez's arrest in Bronxville, as previously reported …

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by Ben Crnic
Port Chester, NY
Breaking News
Radiation Detected In Sanitation Truck In Port Chester — Vehicle Pulled From Service Radiation Detected In Sanitation Truck In Port Chester — Vehicle Pulled From Service Radiation Detected In Sanitation Truck In Port Chester — Vehicle Pulled From Service
Radiation Detected In Sanitation Truck In Port Chester — Vehicle Pulled From Service A sanitation truck in Westchester County has been taken out of service after traces of radioactive contamination were detected during a waste drop-off  Port Chester village officials announced Tuesday, June 16, that one of its sanitation vehicles was detained by Westchester County after radiation detection equipment at a regional waste transfer facility identified radioactive material in a refuse load collected in the village. According to officials, standard safety protocols require vehicles carrying contaminated waste to remain at the facility until radiation levels decay to acceptab…

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by Ben Crnic
Chatham-Ghent, NY
Breaking News
Man, 81, Killed In Route 66 Crash In Ghent Man, 81, Killed In Route 66 Crash In Ghent Man, 81, Killed In Route 66 Crash In Ghent
Man, 81, Killed In Route 66 Crash In Ghent An 81-year-old driver was killed in a head-on crash on Route 66 in Columbia County.  The crash happened at around 2:20 p.m. on Monday, June 15, when troopers responded to a two-car crash on Route 66 in Ghent, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, June 17. Investigators found that a 2026 Honda CR-V driven by Jere Wrightsman, 81, of Chatham, was traveling southbound when it crossed into the northbound lane and collided head-on with a 2024 Mazda CX-50, State Police said.  A 64-year-old woman from Ghent was driving the Mazda. Both drivers were taken to Albany Medical Cen…

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by Ben Crnic
Somers, NY
Breaking News
'Closuregeddon': Route 202 Stretch To Shut Down For Weeks In Somers 'Closuregeddon': Route 202 Stretch To Shut Down For Weeks In Somers 'Closuregeddon': Route 202 Stretch To Shut Down For Weeks In Somers
'Closuregeddon': Route 202 Stretch To Shut Down For Weeks In Somers An upcoming road closure is set to disrupt traffic for eight weeks on a well-traveled stretch of Route 202 in Westchester County.  The closure, set to begin on Monday, June 29, will affect Route 202 in Somers near Warren Street between Fireman's Field and Somers Middle School, according to the Somers Police Benevolent Association.  In a social media post on Tuesday, June 16, police said the closure will allow crews to replace a culvert "that’s basically been holding its breath since the last century."  "It’s not a vanity project — it’s a 'please don’t let the road eat a…

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