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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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Obituaries

'More Involved Than Most': Former Mayor Of Mount Kisco Dies A woman from Northern Westchester who dedicated much of her life to public service has died. Former mayor Patricia M. Fox Reilly of Mount Kisco died on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at the age of 91, according to her obituary. Born in 1931 to former mayor J. Edward Fox, Reilly was raised to understand the importance of volunteering in one's community, and knew that she would one day serve her town much like her father, her obituary said. "In Pat’s words- she was hatched, matched, and knew she would be dispatched from the big little Village, and wanted to do everything i…

by Ben Crnic

11/30/2022

Police & Fire

Woman Charged With Stabbing Pregnant Woman In Stomach In New Rochelle: Police A 19-year-old woman is charged with assaulting a pregnant woman in Westchester County and stabbing her in the abdomen, police said. On Tuesday, Nov. 29, around 3:50 p.m., police responded to a stabbing in New Rochelle on Lafayette Avenue, and found a pregnant victim with minor stab wounds to her abdomen, according to New Rochelle Police. The victim was taken to Westchester Medical Center to receive treatment, and was released soon after, police said. The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Naisanagelly Sanchez of New Rochelle, is an acquaintance of the victim and fled…

by Ben Crnic

11/30/2022

Sports

Two Byram Hills High School Seniors To Play Lacrosse At Division I Universities Two high school star lacrosse athletes from Northern Westchester will be bringing their talents to Division I universities. Armonk natives Gavin Javorsky and Sean Siegel, who are currently seniors at Byram Hills High School, committed to colleges during a ceremonial signing day ceremony in the school's lecture hall on Wednesday, Nov. 9, according to the Byram Hills Central School District. Javorsky, who plays attack, will play lacrosse at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, while Siegel, a midfielder, will play at the University of Richmon…

by Ben Crnic

11/30/2022

Police & Fire

Firefighters Snuff Out Chimney Fire In Somers, Warn About Keeping Them Clean A chimney fire in Northern Westchester serves as an example of what happens when a chimney is kept unclean, according to one fire department. On Friday, Nov. 25, around 5:30 p.m., firefighters responded to a reported chimney fire at a home in Somers on Primrose Street, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. After arriving at the residence, firefighters found embers coming out of the chimney, accompanied by a "strange noise," fire officials said. Firefighters then removed burning material from the home's firebox, and put their "chimney snuffer" into operation, …

by Ben Crnic

11/30/2022

Police & Fire

Stolen Packages: Eastchester Police Give Tips To Protect Against 'Porch Pirates' A police department in Westchester County is reminding people that the approach of the holiday season also comes with an increase in stolen packages. According to the Eastchester Police Department, it is common for holiday gifts to be stolen by individuals known as "porch pirates" when they are delivered to a residence when nobody is home. These "pirates" often drive around neighborhoods looking for packages that have been dropped off on doorsteps and apartment building lobbies, grabbing them, and then leaving the area before they are seen, police said. For those unable t…

by Ben Crnic

11/30/2022

Sports

Former Fairfield University Standout Goalie Shuts Out Iran As Team USA Advances In World Cup Team USA is advancing in the World Cup after its dramatic win against Iran, in large part thanks to its goalkeeper, who played collegiate soccer in Connecticut. Goalie Matt Turner, who was a standout at Fairfield University, was able to keep Iran from scoring in its match with Team USA on Tuesday, Nov. 29 which ended with the US winning 1-0. Christian Pulisic scored the game's lone goal for Team USA against Iran. It came in the first round. The USA now plays in the Round of 16 against the Netherlands at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. During his stint with Fairfield University, T…

by Ben Crnic

11/29/2022

News

Man Sentenced For Hitting Asian Woman More Than 100 Times In Yonkers Hate Crime A Westchester man has been sentenced to prison time for committing a violent hate crime against a 67-year-old Asian woman. Earlier Report - Man Admits To Hate Crime After Hitting Asian Woman 125 Times In Yonkers Attack, DA Says Yonkers resident Tammel Esco, age 42, was sentenced to 17 and a half years in prison on Tuesday, Nov. 29 for the hate crime, according to Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah. On Friday, March 11, around 6:07 p.m., Esco yelled at the victim, who is of Filipino descent, called her an "Asian bitch," and then approached her from behind as …

by Ben Crnic

11/29/2022

Police & Fire

Person Trapped After Vehicle Rolls Over In Yorktown Heights A person had to be rescued after they were trapped inside a rolled-over vehicle in Northern Westchester. On Sunday, Nov. 27 around 12:20 a.m., firefighters responded to a report of an overturned vehicle in Yorktown Heights on Crow Hill Road in the area of Colonial Hill Road, according to the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department. After arriving at the scene, fire officials found one person trapped inside the vehicle, and determined that another occupant had already left the scene on foot, fire officials said. The trapped passenger was freed in less than 10 …

by Ben Crnic

11/29/2022

News

Sale Of Flavored Tobacco Products Banned In Westchester County After much debate between both sides of the issue, stores in Westchester County will no longer be allowed to sell flavored tobacco products. Earlier Report - Opposing Groups Speak Out About Banning Sale of Flavored Tobacco In Westchester County The Westchester County Board of Legislators voted to enact the ban on Monday, Nov. 28, according to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Advocates for the ban said that it will protect young people as well as communities of color that are usually targeted by marketing for the flavored products. "By taking flavored tobacco…

by Ben Crnic

11/29/2022

Obituaries

Former Police Officer, Army Veteran From Hudson Valley Dies A beloved husband and father from the Hudson Valley who was both a US Army veteran and a former police officer in Westchester County has died. Putnam County resident Richard Kennedy of Carmel died on Saturday, Nov. 19 at the age of 72, according to his obituary. Born in 1949 in New York City, Kennedy served in the US Army from 1968 to 1970 and then served as a police officer in Port Chester until he retired in 1977, his obituary said. A lover of the outdoors, Kennedy could often be found hunting and loved spending time with friends at his "Hunting Cabin," according to his…

by Ben Crnic

11/29/2022

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