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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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Advocates Looking To Protect Historic Yonkers Post Office Advocates Looking To Protect Historic Yonkers Post Office
Advocates Looking To Protect Historic Yonkers Post Office Advocates are hoping to preserve a historic post office building in Westchester County by designating it as a local landmark.  The Yonkers Main Post Office, located at 79-81 Main St. and built in 1927, is at the center of the effort, according to Terry Joshi, President of the Yonkers Committee For Smart Development.  The building, which has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1989, is the only public building representing the Neo-Classical style of architecture from the time, and looks much the same today as it did a century ago, Joshi said.  An appli…

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'Animal Abuse In Service Of Greed': Hudson Valley Duo Sentenced In Racehorse Doping Case 'Animal Abuse In Service Of Greed': Hudson Valley Duo Sentenced In Racehorse Doping Case
'Animal Abuse In Service Of Greed': Hudson Valley Duo Sentenced In Racehorse Doping Case A veterinarian and racehorse trainer from the Hudson Valley have received their sentences for their role in a racehorse doping scheme.  Orange County Veterinarian Louis Grasso, age 65, of Pine Bush, and trainer Richard Banca, age 47, of Middletown, were sentenced to 50 months in prison, and 30 months in prison, respectively, for producing, distributing, and administering performance-enhancing drugs as part of the doping case, according to an announcement by the US Attorney's Office from Wednesday, Nov. 16. A third man, 35-year-old trainer Rene Allard of Canada, was also sente…

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Business
Popular Restaurant Opens New Location In White Plains Popular Restaurant Opens New Location In White Plains
Popular Restaurant Opens New Location In White Plains A popular restaurant has expanded to a second location in Westchester County.  Colombian House, which originally opened a location in New Rochelle in 2017, has now opened a new location in White Plains at 175 Main St., according to the business's website.  The White Plains location opened on Wednesday, Oct. 5, the business announced in an Instagram post.  The restaurant, owned by a Colombian couple, is known for its unique Latin-American cuisine and has been praised online for menu items such as its chicken empanada.  "I tried the chicken empanada and it was …

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Police & Fire
Minor Injured By Fall Caused By Seizure At Armonk American Legion Hall: Police Minor Injured By Fall Caused By Seizure At Armonk American Legion Hall: Police
Minor Injured By Fall Caused By Seizure At Armonk American Legion Hall: Police A police department came to the aid of a minor who suffered a fall likely caused by a seizure at a Northern Westchester American Legion Hall, authorities said.  On Saturday, Nov. 12, around 4:30 p.m., several adults brought an injured juvenile into North Castle Police headquarters after they suffered a fall at the American Legion House in Armonk at 35 Bedford Rd., according to North Castle Police.  The adults accompanying the injured minor told police that they had a history of seizures, which likely caused the fall, authorities said. Officers administered medical aid to the juve…

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Business
Planet Fitness Opens Brand-New Location In Town Of Fairfield Planet Fitness Opens Brand-New Location In Town Of Fairfield
Planet Fitness Opens Brand-New Location In Town Of Fairfield Gym-goers in Fairfield County now have a new Planet Fitness location to visit.  It's located in Fairfield at 740 Villa Ave. and celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, Nov. 17 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, according to officials from the company.  The gym offers state-of-the-art cardio machines, strength equipment, locker rooms with showers, massage chairs, and a section for 30-minute workouts, Planet Fitness officials said.  "We’re thrilled to offer this new location as an affordable resource to help Fairfield-area residents achieve their physical and mental h…

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New Hudson Valley Planet Fitness Announces Opening Date New Hudson Valley Planet Fitness Announces Opening Date
New Hudson Valley Planet Fitness Announces Opening Date Those looking to burn off the extra calories from the holiday season will soon be able to visit a new Planet Fitness in the Hudson Valley.  Earlier Report - New Planet Fitness Coming To Brewster The new Putnam County gym, located in Brewster at 1511 Route 22, Site 181, will open on Wednesday, Dec. 14, according to Planet Fitness employees.  The hours for the new location will be: Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  "We strive to create a workout environment where everyone feels accepted and respected," Planet Fitness officia…

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Police & Fire
Stick To Turkey: Police In Area Warn Against Drunk Driving During Thanksgiving Season Stick To Turkey: Police In Area Warn Against Drunk Driving During Thanksgiving Season
Stick To Turkey: Police In Area Warn Against Drunk Driving During Thanksgiving Season As the Thanksgiving holiday fast approaches, more vehicles will be on the road as people race to see their families, increasing the likelihood of drunk driving, police say.  That's why police in Putnam County are teaming up with STOP-DWI Coordinators to participate in special efforts to bring awareness to the dangers of driving while under the influence during the holiday season, according to Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville.  The efforts will be part of New York's statewide STOP-DWI Thanksgiving High Visibility Engagement Campaign, which starts on Wednes…

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White Plains Police Officer Awarded For Role In Seizing Nearly $32M Worth of Cocaine White Plains Police Officer Awarded For Role In Seizing Nearly $32M Worth of Cocaine
White Plains Police Officer Awarded For Role In Seizing Nearly $32M Worth of Cocaine Several members of the Westchester County Police Department have been awarded for their role in seizing almost one ton of cocaine from an airport cargo terminal.  The seizure happened on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, when the Drug Enforcement Task Force Group D-42, which includes members of the WCPD, was surveilling a cargo terminal at Newark Airport as part of a seven-month investigation into a Puerto Rico-based drug trafficking organization, according to a post by Westchester County Police on Monday, Nov. 14.  While conducting surveillance, detectives saw two large pallet…

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Graduate Of Purchase College Nominated For 2 Grammy Awards Graduate Of Purchase College Nominated For 2 Grammy Awards
Graduate Of Purchase College Nominated For 2 Grammy Awards A graduate of a college in Westchester has been nominated for two major Grammy Awards.  Samara Joy, who graduated from Purchase College in 2021, has been nominated for both Best New Artist and Best New Jazz Vocal Album for her second album, Linger Awhile, according to an announcement by the college from Wednesday, Nov. 16.  Joy is known for introducing a younger generation to jazz standards through her albums and on Tik Tok, where she has over 196k followers, according to Purchase College officials.  Additionally, in February 2022, Joy appeared on the TODAY show perform…

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Philipse Manor Hall In Yonkers Reopens After $20M Renovation Project Philipse Manor Hall In Yonkers Reopens After $20M Renovation Project
Philipse Manor Hall In Yonkers Reopens After $20M Renovation Project After a $20 million restoration effort, a National Historic Landmark in Westchester County has reopened to the public.  The Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site, located in Yonkers at 29 Warburton Ave., is now open following an extensive renovation of the building and grounds, as well as the addition of new exhibits, according to an announcement by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday, Nov. 16.  The improvement project consisted of architectural restorations, as well as the addition of accessibility features such as a new discreet rear addition that holds new bathr…

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