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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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Schools
Tarrytown Public Schools' New Superintendent Comes From Neighboring District Tarrytown Public Schools' New Superintendent Comes From Neighboring District
Tarrytown Public Schools' New Superintendent Comes From Neighboring District A school district in Westchester has named their next leader who will be coming from a neighboring district in the county. Raymond Sanchez will serve as the next superintendent of the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns, district officials announced on Wednesday, May 17.  Sanchez's appointment will be officially finalized during a Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, May 30. He will succeed Chris Borsari, who announced his retirement in November and will serve his last day on Friday, June 30.  Sanchez will be coming to Tarrytown from the Ossining Union Free School D…

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Obituaries
Woman Who Grew Up In Pleasantville, Worked In Dentistry Dies At Age 37 Woman Who Grew Up In Pleasantville, Worked In Dentistry Dies At Age 37
Woman Who Grew Up In Pleasantville, Worked In Dentistry Dies At Age 37 A Northern Westchester native is being remembered for her love for her family and dogs, her passion for dentistry, and her indomitable spirit.  Putnam County resident Lisa D'Agostino of Mahopac died on Monday, May 15 at the age of 37, according to her obituary.  Born in 1985, D'Agostino grew up in Pleasantville as the youngest of five children. She went on to follow a passion for dental hygiene and worked in dentistry for 20 years.  In addition to her work, D'Agostino could also often be found vacationing with friends and family, attending Justin Bieber concerts, h…

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Police & Fire
Stolen Construction Vehicle Rams Police Cruisers In Harrison: Stopped By Quick-Thinking Cop Stolen Construction Vehicle Rams Police Cruisers In Harrison: Stopped By Quick-Thinking Cop
Stolen Construction Vehicle Rams Police Cruisers In Harrison: Stopped By Quick-Thinking Cop A rampaging stolen construction vehicle that rammed multiple police cruisers during an early-morning chase in Westchester was stopped when a quick-thinking officer pushed it off the road with a public works loader.  The incident began on Thursday, May 13 around 12:30 a.m., when North Castle Police reported that a stolen skid steer with a forklift attachment was refusing to stop and had entered Harrison in the area of Park Lane, according to Harrison PD.  The driver of the skid steer then rammed into a North Castle and Harrison patrol vehicle, causing extensive damage to both.…

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Obituaries
Lifelong Member Of Hawthorne Fire Department, Army Vet Dies Lifelong Member Of Hawthorne Fire Department, Army Vet Dies
Lifelong Member Of Hawthorne Fire Department, Army Vet Dies A community in Northern Westchester is mourning the loss of a lifelong firefighter who dedicated his life to public service.  Hawthorne resident Robert McKechnie died on Tuesday, May 16 at the age of 86, according to his obituary.  Born in 1937, McKechnie graduated from James Bryant High School in Queens and soon after graduation, went on begin a 40-year career at Pepsi.  He also served his country in the US Army from 1960 to 1962, and married his wife, Joan, not long after in 1964.  The couple first lived in Yonkers before moving to Hawthorne, where the…

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News
Mount Vernon Teen Fatally Shot: Suspect Tried To Escape On Plane To Jamaica, DA Says Mount Vernon Teen Fatally Shot: Suspect Tried To Escape On Plane To Jamaica, DA Says
Mount Vernon Teen Fatally Shot: Suspect Tried To Escape On Plane To Jamaica, DA Says A man who allegedly fatally shot an 18-year-old in Westchester tried to escape justice by lighting his car on fire and attempting to board a plane to Jamaica, officials said.  Mount Vernon resident Akeem Grant, age 33, was arraigned in Westchester County Court on Thursday, May 18 on an indictment charging him with the murder of 18-year-old Tamani Turner in Mount Vernon, according to Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah.  Earlier Report - Murder Of Teen In Mount Vernon: 33-Year-Old Suspect Apprehended According to the District Attorney's Office, on Thursday,…

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Rabid Raccoon Found In Greenburgh: Officials Issue Warning About Fatal Disease Rabid Raccoon Found In Greenburgh: Officials Issue Warning About Fatal Disease
Rabid Raccoon Found In Greenburgh: Officials Issue Warning About Fatal Disease An aggressive raccoon found in Westchester has tested positive for rabies, leading officials to warn residents who may have come in contact with the animal to get the treatment they need.  The raccoon was found on Tuesday, May 16 in Greenburgh at the intersection of Reunion Road and Tradition Court after it had been acting aggressively, according to Westchester County Department of Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler.  The animal has since tested positive for rabies.  Any residents or their pets who may have come into contact with the raccoon are asked to immediatel…

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Obituaries
Teacher From Mount Kisco Dies At 43 After Cancer Battle: 'Truly Lived Life To Fullest' Teacher From Mount Kisco Dies At 43 After Cancer Battle: 'Truly Lived Life To Fullest'
Teacher From Mount Kisco Dies At 43 After Cancer Battle: 'Truly Lived Life To Fullest' A teacher from Northern Westchester who died after a brave battle with cancer is being remembered for his unique ability to connect with children and bring out the best in people.  Neal R. Saporta of Mount Kisco died on Sunday, May 14 at the age of 43 after a battle with cancer, according to his obituary.  Born in 1980, Saporta graduated from Fox Lane High School in Bedford before beginning a career in education.  This journey took him to the Chappaqua Children's Workshop, where he worked as a teacher and displayed a "wonderful knack of entertaining children," his obitu…

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Police & Fire
Man Caught With 2 'Ghost Guns' After Menacing Victim In New Rochelle, Police Say Man Caught With 2 'Ghost Guns' After Menacing Victim In New Rochelle, Police Say
Man Caught With 2 'Ghost Guns' After Menacing Victim In New Rochelle, Police Say A man faces numerous weapons charges after authorities confiscated several firearms from his Westchester home, including two "ghost guns," following his arrest for an alleged menacing incident, police said. The incident happened on Tuesday, May 9 just after 7:30 p.m., when police responded to a residence in New Rochelle on Keogh Lane on a reported menacing incident involving a handgun, according to New Rochelle PD Captain J. Collins Coyne.  An investigation into the incident found that a menacing did happen between two people who knew each other.  Following this, the suspect, ide…

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Police & Fire
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing CT 15-Year-Old Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing CT 15-Year-Old
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing CT 15-Year-Old Authorities are asking for help from the public in finding a missing 15-year-old who ran away from his New Haven County home. Dominick Addison, age 15, left his Ansonia home on Tuesday, May 16 around 7:30 a.m. and has not been seen since, according to the Ansonia Police Department.  Addison is described as weighing around 120 pounds and is 6 feet 2 inches tall. He has braided black hair, police added.  Anyone with information as to Addison's whereabouts is asked to call Ansonia PD at 203-735-1885 or anonymously contact the department through Tip411. Share this story b…

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New Assistant Principal Named At School In Greenwich New Assistant Principal Named At School In Greenwich
New Assistant Principal Named At School In Greenwich A school in Fairfield County has selected a new assistant principal who school officials say is more than qualified for the role.  Steven Groccia has been named the new Assistant Principal at Cos Cob School, Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Toni Jones announced on Monday, May 15.  Groccia will take over the position from Karen Vitti, who has been on special assignment and filling in for the role since September 2022. Currently serving as an elementary assistant principal at the Meeting House Hill School in New Fairfield, Groccia will bring his extensive experienc…

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