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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Yonkers, NY
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Man Struck By Liberty Lines Bus After Stumbling Off Sidewalk In Yonkers Man Struck By Liberty Lines Bus After Stumbling Off Sidewalk In Yonkers Man Struck By Liberty Lines Bus After Stumbling Off Sidewalk In Yonkers
Man Struck By Liberty Lines Bus After Stumbling Off Sidewalk In Yonkers A pedestrian was hospitalized after stumbling off a sidewalk and being struck by a Liberty Lines bus in Westchester County, police said.  The incident happened in the area of 25 Prospect St. in Yonkers at around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, according to Yonkers Police.  Police said the man stumbled off the sidewalk before he was struck by the bus.  He was taken to an area hospital in stable condition. 

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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Cops ID Woman Accused Of Abandoning Newborn In ShopRite In White Plains Cops ID Woman Accused Of Abandoning Newborn In ShopRite In White Plains Cops ID Woman Accused Of Abandoning Newborn In ShopRite In White Plains
Cops ID Woman Accused Of Abandoning Newborn In ShopRite In White Plains Police have identified a 32-year-old woman who they said abandoned a child inside a women's bathroom at a supermarket in Westchester County.  White Plains resident Guerlande Atila, 32, was arrested in connection with the incident at the ShopRite in the City Center shopping complex, the White Plains Department of Public Safety announced on Wednesday, Sept. 2.  As Daily Voice previously reported, the newborn was discovered inside the supermarket's women's restroom early Sunday morning, Aug. 30.  Police officers and other first responders provided medical care before the infant…

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Rye, NY
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Man Accused Of Sexual Abuse After Incident Involving Child At Rye Town Park Man Accused Of Sexual Abuse After Incident Involving Child At Rye Town Park Man Accused Of Sexual Abuse After Incident Involving Child At Rye Town Park
Man Accused Of Sexual Abuse After Incident Involving Child At Rye Town Park A 24-year-old man is facing charges following a month-long investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of a juvenile at a Westchester County park, police said.   Port Chester resident Manuel Lazala was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 1, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Wednesday, Sept. 2.  Police said the charges stem from an incident involving a juvenile at Rye Town Park but did not disclose when it happened or provide details about what occurred.   Lazala was charged with two counts of third-degree sexual abuse and two counts of endangering the welfare o…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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Bacterial Contamination Closes Beaches In Westchester — Here's When They Can Reopen Bacterial Contamination Closes Beaches In Westchester — Here's When They Can Reopen Bacterial Contamination Closes Beaches In Westchester — Here's When They Can Reopen
Bacterial Contamination Closes Beaches In Westchester — Here's When They Can Reopen Nine beaches across Westchester County have been closed to swimming after heavy rainfall raised concerns about bacterial contamination — but should reopen before Labor Day Weekend.  The Westchester County Department of Health closed beaches in New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, and Rye on Wednesday, Sept. 2, after 0.89 inches of rain fell during the previous 24 hours, according to county officials.  Health officials said rainfall can wash bacteria from roads into drainage outfalls near the beaches, potentially contaminating the water. In New Rochelle, the closures affect Hudson Park Beach…

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Albany, NY
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Student Loan Schemes On Rise In NY — Here's How To Tell If It's A Scam Student Loan Schemes On Rise In NY — Here's How To Tell If It's A Scam Student Loan Schemes On Rise In NY — Here's How To Tell If It's A Scam
Student Loan Schemes On Rise In NY — Here's How To Tell If It's A Scam New Yorkers with student loans are being warned to watch for scammers promising debt relief as changes to federal repayment programs create confusion for borrowers.  New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert on Wednesday, Sept. 2, saying fraudsters are taking advantage of changes to federal student loan repayment options to target people seeking lower payments or financial relief.  According to James' office, recent changes by the Trump administration include eliminating the Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, payment plan and phasing out existing income…

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by Ben Crnic
Ossining, NY
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Corrections Officers Injured In 2 Brutal Attacks At Sing Sing Prison Corrections Officers Injured In 2 Brutal Attacks At Sing Sing Prison Corrections Officers Injured In 2 Brutal Attacks At Sing Sing Prison
Corrections Officers Injured In 2 Brutal Attacks At Sing Sing Prison Several correctional officers were injured in two separate attacks at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Westchester County, including one officer who was repeatedly punched and another who was slashed several times.  The incidents happened at the maximum-security prison in Ossining on Sunday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 29, the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association announced on Tuesday, Sept. 1.   In the first incident on Aug. 16, an officer approached an inmate's cell and directed him to come out for a routine pat frisk. After leaving…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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Over 100 New Hybrid-Electric Bee-Line Buses Joining Fleet In Westchester, Ending Diesel Era Over 100 New Hybrid-Electric Bee-Line Buses Joining Fleet In Westchester, Ending Diesel Era Over 100 New Hybrid-Electric Bee-Line Buses Joining Fleet In Westchester, Ending Diesel Era
Over 100 New Hybrid-Electric Bee-Line Buses Joining Fleet In Westchester, Ending Diesel Era Westchester County is rolling out more than 100 new hybrid-electric buses for its Bee-Line system, replacing the last diesel-powered buses in the fleet, officials announced.  County Executive Ken Jenkins announced the arrival of the 116 new buses on Tuesday, Sept. 1, calling the investment an effort to modernize the system while reducing emissions and improving the experience for riders.   The new fleet consists of 111 40-foot New Flyer Xcelsior hybrid-electric buses and five 35-foot models. Sixteen of the 40-foot buses are specifically designed for express service, incl…

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by Ben Crnic
Yonkers, NY
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Westchester's First West Nile Virus Human Case Of 2026 Reported In Yonkers Resident Westchester's First West Nile Virus Human Case Of 2026 Reported In Yonkers Resident Westchester's First West Nile Virus Human Case Of 2026 Reported In Yonkers Resident
Westchester's First West Nile Virus Human Case Of 2026 Reported In Yonkers Resident Westchester County has reported its first human case of West Nile Virus this year.  The case was confirmed on Tuesday, Sept. 1, according to the Westchester County Department of Health, which added the virus was found in a Yonkers resident who had traveled outside the county.  Health officials said they are working with the resident to determine whether the person was exposed to the virus while traveling or closer to home.  West Nile virus most often causes mild to moderate flu-like symptoms but can lead to more serious illness, particularly among people age 65 and older and…

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by Ben Crnic
Fallsburg, NY
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Man Kicks Officer In Face After Incident At Grocery Store In Woodridge: Cops Man Kicks Officer In Face After Incident At Grocery Store In Woodridge: Cops Man Kicks Officer In Face After Incident At Grocery Store In Woodridge: Cops
Man Kicks Officer In Face After Incident At Grocery Store In Woodridge: Cops A man is facing a felony assault charge after allegedly kicking a police officer in the face while being taken into custody following a disturbance at a Sullivan County supermarket, authorities said.  Woodridge resident Benjamin Salvay was arrested after police responded to a disturbance at the IGA supermarket in Woodridge on Friday, Aug. 28, according to the Woodridge Police Department. Salvay became combative and resisted officers' attempts to subdue him, police said. As officers tried putting him inside a police vehicle, Salvay kicked one of them in the face, causing an injury …

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Rye, NY
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Man Uses Fake ID To Withdraw Money From Bank In Rye, Police Say Man Uses Fake ID To Withdraw Money From Bank In Rye, Police Say Man Uses Fake ID To Withdraw Money From Bank In Rye, Police Say
Man Uses Fake ID To Withdraw Money From Bank In Rye, Police Say A Brooklyn man was arrested after police said he tried to use a fake ID to withdraw money from a bank account in Westchester County.  Brooklyn resident Glenn E. Graham, 56, was arrested in Rye on Sunday, Aug. 30, the City of Rye Police Department said on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Police said Graham tried to use a fraudulent form of identification while trying to withdraw money from a bank account. Authorities did not identify the bank, disclose how much money Graham allegedly tried to withdraw, or say whether any money was successfully taken.  Graham was charged with third-degree cr…

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