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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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Obituaries
Longtime Firefighter, Baseball Coach From Westchester Dies Longtime Firefighter, Baseball Coach From Westchester Dies
Longtime Firefighter, Baseball Coach From Westchester Dies A beloved firefighter, baseball coach, and Navy veteran from Northern Westchester is being remembered for his longstanding dedication to helping his community.  Banksville resident Preston Pratley died on Monday, May 27 at the age of 79, according to his obituary.  Born in 1944, Pratley was born in Greenwich and later moved to Banksville after marrying his wife, Geraldine Kerslake, in May 1968.  A graduate of St. Mary's High School in Greenwich, Pratley was a Navy veteran who also became a proud member of Local #38, Sheet Metal Workers.  He was also…

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Police & Fire
Police Activity Causes Closure On Stretch Of Road In Westchester Police Activity Causes Closure On Stretch Of Road In Westchester
Police Activity Causes Closure On Stretch Of Road In Westchester A stretch of a Northern Westchester road is closed to traffic as a result of police activity that will last through the night. Portions of Sleepy Hollow Road between Route 9 and Sleepy Hollow Road Ext. in the town of Mount Pleasant will close to traffic between 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 and early Thursday morning, May 30, the Mount Pleasant Police Department announced. Motorists are asked to plan alternate routes to avoid the closure. Emergency vehicles will still have access.  More information about the police activity causing the closure has not yet been released.  This is a…

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Real Estate
Record-Breaking Sale: Horse Farm Goes For $30.6M In Westchester, Report Says Record-Breaking Sale: Horse Farm Goes For $30.6M In Westchester, Report Says
Record-Breaking Sale: Horse Farm Goes For $30.6M In Westchester, Report Says An over 200-acre farm property has broken the record for the highest sale recorded in the history of a Northern Westchester town, according to a new Wall Street Journal report.  The 214-acre equestrian estate, known as Sunnyfield Farm, is located in Bedford and sold for $30.675 million, breaking the record for the highest sale recorded in the town, according to Sotheby’s International Realty agent Krissy Blake, who announced the sale on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Krissy Blake (@krissyblake_) The prope…

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News
No Questions Asked: Gun Buyback Event To Be Held In Westchester No Questions Asked: Gun Buyback Event To Be Held In Westchester
No Questions Asked: Gun Buyback Event To Be Held In Westchester To celebrate the beginning of National Gun Violence Awareness Month, authorities in Westchester will soon be holding a buyback event to take firearms from circulation and to keep residents safe.  The gun buyback event, hosted by the Westchester County District Attorney's Office and the New Rochelle Police Department, will be held on Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Shiloh Baptist Church in New Rochelle at 185 Lincoln Ave.  Participants who sell their firearms will be given the following in the form of pre-paid gift cards:  $250 for assault rifles; $200 fo…

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Business
New Wine, Spirit Store To Celebrate Grand Opening In Westchester: Here's Where, When New Wine, Spirit Store To Celebrate Grand Opening In Westchester: Here's Where, When
New Wine, Spirit Store To Celebrate Grand Opening In Westchester: Here's Where, When An all-new wine and spirits store in Westchester will soon celebrate its grand openings with free tastings and merchandise.  Ultimate Wine and Spirits, located in Elmsford in the ShopRite complex at 310 Saw Mill River Rd., will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, June 1 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced. The family and women-owned store, owned by Brittney and Zahid Mahir, will feature a "diverse array of fine wines and spirits from around the world," as well as personalized service, the owners said. "Whether you're an enthusiast seeking…

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Traffic
Busy Stretch Of I-287 In Rye Reopens After Tractor-Trailer Rollover Busy Stretch Of I-287 In Rye Reopens After Tractor-Trailer Rollover
Busy Stretch Of I-287 In Rye Reopens After Tractor-Trailer Rollover A tractor-trailer rollover temporarily left part of a busy Westchester highway and exit ramp closed to traffic. Following a crash on Wednesday morning, May 29, eastbound I-287 in Rye leading to Interstate 95 as well as the Exit 12 ramp were both closed until around 11:10 a.m., New York State Police announced. The tractor-trailer's driver was taken to Stamford Hospital in Connection to receive treatment for minor injuries, authorities said. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, according to state police. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. &…

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Police & Fire
New Update: Man Charged With Trying To Murder Officer At Westchester Home New Update: Man Charged With Trying To Murder Officer At Westchester Home
New Update: Man Charged With Trying To Murder Officer At Westchester Home A 38-year-old man faces an attempted murder charge after trying to stab an officer in the back at a Northern Westchester residence, police announced.  Armonk resident Joseph Spennato was arraigned at Westchester Medical Center on Tuesday evening, May 28 in connection with his alleged attack on an officer at his home on Monday, May 20, the Westchester County Police Department announced. Earlier Report - Man Shot By Officers On Hallock Place In Armonk According to the department, Spennato's arrest resulted from an incident at his Armonk home on Hallock Place that began around …

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Police & Fire
Video Shows Man Entering Unlocked Vehicle In Rye: Here's Where Video Shows Man Entering Unlocked Vehicle In Rye: Here's Where
Video Shows Man Entering Unlocked Vehicle In Rye: Here's Where Authorities are warning residents to take precautions after a suspect was able to get into an unlocked vehicle in a Westchester neighborhood.  The incident happened on Tuesday, May 28 around 2:30 a.m., when a man entered an unlocked vehicle parked in the Milton Point area of Rye, according to the City of Rye Police Department. Surveillance footage of the incident was later released on the department's Instagram page.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by City of Rye Police Department (@ryepolice_ny) In their post on the pla…

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News
Stretch Of Busy Road Named After 6 Fallen Veterans Who Graduated From HS In Westchester Stretch Of Busy Road Named After 6 Fallen Veterans Who Graduated From HS In Westchester
Stretch Of Busy Road Named After 6 Fallen Veterans Who Graduated From HS In Westchester A stretch of a well-traveled road in Northern Westchester has been dedicated to six fallen veterans who graduated from a nearby high school, officials announced. A section of Route 121 in Lewisboro will now be known as the “John Jay High School Veterans Memorial Highway” following a ceremony held at the school's front lawn on Saturday, May 25, New York State Sen. Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Chris Burdick announced.  The renaming honors the memory of four veterans who graduated from John Jay and died in service during the Vietnam War:  Pfc. Kenneth Richard Jaconett…

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Police & Fire
19-Year-Old Charged In Stabbing At Westchester Residence 19-Year-Old Charged In Stabbing At Westchester Residence
19-Year-Old Charged In Stabbing At Westchester Residence A 19-year-old man faces criminal charges after allegedly stabbing a victim at a Northern Westchester home, police said. The assault leading to the arrest happened on Wednesday, May 22, when a victim was stabbed during a domestic incident at a Somers residence, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, May 28. The victim was later taken to Westchester Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Police did not detail the exact location of the stabbing.  The suspect, 19-year-old Marino DeRosa of Somers, was arrested and charged with:  Second-degree assault; Fourth-degree …

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