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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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Police & Fire

Video: Police In Yonkers Report Bear Sightings, Warn Against Feeding Police are receiving multiple reports of a black bear sauntering around in a Westchester County neighborhood. The bear was spotted in Yonkers in the Lawrence Park neighborhood in the area of Essex Place at Rockledge Road, Yonkers Police announced late Monday afternoon, Oct. 31. Anyone who sees a black bear near their home should watch for aggressive behavior and call the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Wildlife Line at (845) 256-3098, police said. pic.twitter.com/puVi4rxdEU — Yonkers Police HQ (@YonkersPD) October 31, 2022 "Food sources attract bears - the l…

by Ben Crnic

10/31/2022

Police & Fire

New Details: Yonkers Police Sergeant Disciplined After Response To Street Fight A police officer has been disciplined following an investigation into her response to a street fight that happened near a bar in Westchester County. Earlier Report - Yonkers Officer Under Investigation For Response To Street Fight Involving Brothers On Tuesday, Oct. 25 around 6:30 p.m., Yonkers Police responded to a street fight that broke out near Yonkers and Ridgewood avenues, police said. When police arrived at the fight, they saw a 26-year-old victim being punched and kicked in the head by two other men, who were later charged with felony assault, according to…

by Ben Crnic

10/31/2022

News

TSA Agents Stop Man From Bringing Loaded Gun On Flight In Westchester County Airport A Hudson Valley man was caught trying to bring a loaded handgun onto a flight in the region. On Friday, Oct. 28, a Transportation Security Administration officer at the Westchester County Airport in White Plains was checking an Orange County man's belongings on the checkpoint X-ray machine’s monitor when they spotted the handgun, which was loaded with seven bullets, according to TSA officials. Soon after this, Westchester County Police responded to the checkpoint, confiscated the gun, and detained the man for questioning, TSA officials said. The man, a resident of Newburgh…

by Ben Crnic

10/31/2022

Police & Fire

Burglary Suspect Charged With Climbing Through Window To Break Into New Rochelle Home: Police After a brief chase, police caught a man who they say broke into a Westchester County home. On Friday, Oct. 28 around 7:40 p.m., police responded to a home in New Rochelle on Storer Avenue after a man who was not home received a notification from his security system that someone had broken into his residence, authorities said. When they arrived at the home, police found the suspect in the backyard with a full backpack, who dropped the bag and started running, according to New Rochelle Police. Police were able to apprehend the man after a short chase, and found that his ba…

by Ben Crnic

10/31/2022

Business

Brand-New Bake Shop Open For Business In Mamaroneck A new Westchester County bake shop specializing in custom cookies has opened its doors to customers looking to satisfy their sweet tooth. On Saturday, Oct. 29, Steph's Cookie Bakeshop, located in Mamaroneck at 605 East Boston Post Rd. (Route 1), celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting, giveaways, and face painting, according to a post from the store. The shop sells cookies of all sizes with decorative frosting, and also makes custom cookies with personalized decorations, according to the store's website. The cookie shop was started by Stephanie Broderick, …

by Ben Crnic

10/31/2022

Schools

Independent Investigator To Probe Accusations Of Corruption At School District In Mount Vernon A Westchester County school district is hiring a third-party investigator to investigate corruption accusations that residents have raised. On Thursday, Oct. 27, Mount Vernon School District Superintendent Waveline Bennett-Conroy and Board of Education President Adriane Saunders released a joint statement in which they announced that the city's school district would "immediately retain the professional services of outside experts" to answer questions about the district's contractual procurement process and use of grant funding. In the statement, Bennett-Conroy and&…

by Ben Crnic

10/31/2022

Lifestyle

Popular Pizzeria In Hartsdale Drawing Diners From Near, Far A pizza place in the middle of Westchester County is garnering rave reviews from patrons from across the region -- and even the nation -- for its unique pies. Pizza Domo, located in Hartsdale at 1 South Central Ave. (Route 100), is known for menu items such as a variety of pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, calzones, salads, and more, according to the restaurant's website. Earlier Report - New Pizzeria Quickly Making A Mark In Westchester One popular pizza made by the restaurant, which opened in early 2022, is the Gran Mama's Pizza, which features fresh mozzarella, marinara s…

by Ben Crnic

10/31/2022

Lifestyle

These Are Popular Spots For Pastrami Sandwiches In Westchester Eateries in and around Westchester County have been selected by Yelp as popular spots to grab a pastrami sandwich. The list includes locations in Hartsdale, White Plains, Scarsdale, Harrison, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Yonkers, and the Bronx. The sandwich shops selected include: Epstein's Kosher Delicatessen & Restaurant: Located at 387 North Central Ave. in Hartsdale, this spot serves "robust traditional home-style recipes without the frills or fuss," according to the restaurant's website. MELT Sandwich Shop: Located at 277 Mamaroneck Ave. i…

by Ben Crnic

10/31/2022

Police & Fire

Don't Be Fooled: Phone Scammers Pretending To Be Law Enforcement In Westchester Police are warning those in Westchester County to be aware of phone scammers posing as law enforcement. According to New York State Police, the false calls, known as "Imposter Scams," involve someone calling and pretending to be a trusted source such as a police officer. The callers may use technology that displays a fake name or number matching an actual police officer on caller ID, and they may claim a real officer's name and try to convince victims that they are violating the law, have an outstanding warrant, or have a relative involved in an emergency, state police…

by Ben Crnic

10/31/2022

News

Yonkers Police Department Given New E-Bike To Aid Community Policing A Westchester police department has been given a new E-Bike to help them in their patrols. The E-Bike was given to the Yonkers Police Department on Wednesday, Oct. 19 by the Yonkers Downtown/Waterfront Business Improvement District, which wanted to give back to the city's police, according to a Facebook post from the group. The bike will "help officers conduct more efficient and effective patrols as well as connect more directly with the community in Yonkers downtown," the group said. The group also said that having officers patrol on E-Bikes would allow residents to have more personal …

by Ben Crnic

10/31/2022

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