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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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Rededication To Be Held For Restored North Castle Eagle Sign Rededication To Be Held For Restored North Castle Eagle Sign
Rededication To Be Held For Restored North Castle Eagle Sign Months after vandals felled an iconic eagle sign at a Northern Westchester intersection, a rededication ceremony will soon be held to celebrate its restoration.  A rededication event for the North Castle Eagle at the intersection of Route 22 and Route 128 will be held on Sunday, June 2 at 2 p.m.  The event comes months after the sign was discovered to have fallen on Monday morning, Dec. 11. A police investigation later determined that vandals had intentionally damaged the sign's support structure, causing it to fall over.  Earlier Report - Iconic Eagle Sign F…

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Obituaries
Longtime Firefighter, Baseball Coach From Banksville Dies Longtime Firefighter, Baseball Coach From Banksville Dies
Longtime Firefighter, Baseball Coach From Banksville 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 Mount Pleasant Road Police Activity Causes Closure On Stretch Of Mount Pleasant Road
Police Activity Causes Closure On Stretch Of Mount Pleasant Road 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 Northern Westchester, Report Says Record-Breaking Sale: Horse Farm Goes For $30.6M In Northern Westchester, Report Says
Record-Breaking Sale: Horse Farm Goes For $30.6M In Northern 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 New Rochelle No Questions Asked: Gun Buyback Event To Be Held In New Rochelle
No Questions Asked: Gun Buyback Event To Be Held In New Rochelle 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 Elmsford: Here's Where, When New Wine, Spirit Store To Celebrate Grand Opening In Elmsford: Here's Where, When
New Wine, Spirit Store To Celebrate Grand Opening In Elmsford: 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 Hudson Valley Home New Update: Man Charged With Trying To Murder Officer At Hudson Valley Home
New Update: Man Charged With Trying To Murder Officer At Hudson Valley 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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Police & Fire
Man Charged After Assaulting Victim At Yorktown Residence, Police Say Man Charged After Assaulting Victim At Yorktown Residence, Police Say
Man Charged After Assaulting Victim At Yorktown Residence, Police Say A 62-year-old man faces a criminal charge after allegedly assaulting a victim at a Northern Westchester home, police announced. Yorktown resident Nimon Brucaj was arrested on Friday, May 24 following an incident that occurred earlier in the day at a residence in the town, Yorktown Police announced on Tuesday, May 28. According to the department, around 8 a.m. on Friday, officers responded to a home following an alleged domestic incident during which Brucaj allegedly shoved a victim to the ground. This caused them pain in their neck and head, authorities said. Police did not detail the…

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