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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Greenburgh, NY
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Man Accused Of Stealing Property, Cars From Residential Facility In Greenburgh Man Accused Of Stealing Property, Cars From Residential Facility In Greenburgh Man Accused Of Stealing Property, Cars From Residential Facility In Greenburgh
Man Accused Of Stealing Property, Cars From Residential Facility In Greenburgh A 30-year-old Connecticut man faces several charges after allegedly stealing from an elderly residential facility in New York, police said.  New London County resident David Durlach of Waterford, age 30, was arrested on Friday, Dec. 1 following a long-term investigation into burglaries at a Westchester County elderly residential facility located in Greenburgh. According to the department, between Monday, Oct. 2, and Thursday, Nov. 30, Durlach allegedly entered several apartments at the facility and stole property such as negotiable instruments and motor vehicles, Greenbu…

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Yorktown, NY
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Duo Nabbed For Identity Theft, Drug Possession At Yorktown Bank, Police Say Duo Nabbed For Identity Theft, Drug Possession At Yorktown Bank, Police Say Duo Nabbed For Identity Theft, Drug Possession At Yorktown Bank, Police Say
Duo Nabbed For Identity Theft, Drug Possession At Yorktown Bank, Police Say A Hudson Valley and Long Island man were both arrested on identity theft charges after being caught with a victim's personal information and a forged driver's license at a Northern Westchester bank, police said. Both Dutchess County resident Duane Pelt of Fishkill, age 59, and Suffolk County resident Kevin Weiss of East Hampton, age 23, were arrested on Wednesday, Nov 29 in connection with an alleged identity theft incident in Yorktown, Yorktown Police announced. According to the department, around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, officers responded to the Chase Bank in Yorktown at 720 Lee Blvd. and be…

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Hartford, CT
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3 More Charged In CT Catalytic Converter Trafficking Ring Ran Out Of Recycling Warehouse: Feds 3 More Charged In CT Catalytic Converter Trafficking Ring Ran Out Of Recycling Warehouse: Feds 3 More Charged In CT Catalytic Converter Trafficking Ring Ran Out Of Recycling Warehouse: Feds
3 More Charged In CT Catalytic Converter Trafficking Ring Ran Out Of Recycling Warehouse: Feds Three Connecticut men have been charged in connection with a catalytic converter trafficking ring that has already resulted in the arrests of five other people, federal officials announced.  The indictment of the three men was announced on Wednesday, Nov. 29 by the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut. The three defendants are identified as:  Yanquee Rodriguez, age 27, of West Hartford, also known as "Yankster Rodriguez"; Mervin Figueroa, age 26, of New Haven; Michael Almodovar, age 30, of New Haven, also known as "Eme ElColorado".  Additionally, 29-year-old&…

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Port Chester, NY
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Lane Closure: Bridge Between Port Chester, CT Border To Be Affected For Several Days Lane Closure: Bridge Between Port Chester, CT Border To Be Affected For Several Days Lane Closure: Bridge Between Port Chester, CT Border To Be Affected For Several Days
Lane Closure: Bridge Between Port Chester, CT Border To Be Affected For Several Days Motorists are being warned of an upcoming lane closure on a bridge between the Westchester and Fairfield County border that will be implemented for several days. One lane of southbound Route 1 will close between Hillside Avenue in Port Chester and the Connecticut state line on Monday, Dec. 4 through Friday, Dec. 8, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The closure will last between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. each day and will allow crews to perform bridge maintenance work. 

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New Haven, CT
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CT Eatery Announces Closure After More Than 10 Years: 'Wildest Ride Of My Entire Life' CT Eatery Announces Closure After More Than 10 Years: 'Wildest Ride Of My Entire Life' CT Eatery Announces Closure After More Than 10 Years: 'Wildest Ride Of My Entire Life'
CT Eatery Announces Closure After More Than 10 Years: 'Wildest Ride Of My Entire Life' After over a decade in business, a Connecticut gastropub known for its craft beer has announced its abrupt closure. Oak Haven Table & Bar, located in New Haven at 932 State St., announced on Tuesday, Nov. 28 that it would be open for its last day of business on Saturday, Dec. 2 after 10 and a half years in business.  In their closing announcement, the owner did not give a specific reason for their decision to shutter the business but said there were "many, many reasons."  "This was my lifelong dream to open up a place that was on the cutting edge of culinary and mixology…

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Westport, CT
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Man Steals Item Worth $800 From Westport HomeGoods, Returns For Store Credit: Police Man Steals Item Worth $800 From Westport HomeGoods, Returns For Store Credit: Police Man Steals Item Worth $800 From Westport HomeGoods, Returns For Store Credit: Police
Man Steals Item Worth $800 From Westport HomeGoods, Returns For Store Credit: Police A Westchester man faces a larceny charge after stealing an expensive item from a HomeGoods location in Fairfield County, returning it for store credit, and then using this credit to buy more products and ultimately receive a refund on his credit card, police said.  Mount Vernon resident Movado Thomas, age 25, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 16 in connection with his alleged theft of an expensive item from a HomeGoods store in Westport at 1850 Post Rd. East (Route 1), Westport Police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 29.  According to the department, Thomas's arrest stemmed from an …

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Yonkers, NY
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New Measure Backed By Yonkers Lawmaker Forces NY Companies To Prioritize Fixing Downed Wires New Measure Backed By Yonkers Lawmaker Forces NY Companies To Prioritize Fixing Downed Wires New Measure Backed By Yonkers Lawmaker Forces NY Companies To Prioritize Fixing Downed Wires
New Measure Backed By Yonkers Lawmaker Forces NY Companies To Prioritize Fixing Downed Wires A new law signed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will force utility companies in the state to quickly respond to downed wires reported by members of the public.  The legislation, which was announced on Wednesday, Nov. 22, will protect residents during storms by requiring utility companies to respond to reports of downed wires no later than 72 hours after the response to the emergency event ends, according to Hochul.  Before the new law was signed, power companies were only required to have a plan to secure a wire on a schedule if it was reported by a municipal emergency official.&nb…

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Yonkers, NY
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Victim's Friend Organizes Burglary Of Bulldog In Yonkers Years After Gifting It: Police Victim's Friend Organizes Burglary Of Bulldog In Yonkers Years After Gifting It: Police Victim's Friend Organizes Burglary Of Bulldog In Yonkers Years After Gifting It: Police
Victim's Friend Organizes Burglary Of Bulldog In Yonkers Years After Gifting It: Police Three people were arrested in connection with a scheme that involved the theft of a victim's French bulldog in Westchester, police said. The events leading up to the arrests began when a Yonkers resident's French bulldog was stolen in a burglary committed by a former friend, Yonkers Police announced on Thursday, Nov. 30. Officers soon responded to the scene and began an investigation into the theft. They also began searching for a U-Haul truck that the suspects were believed to be fleeing in.  Luckily, Yonkers Police Detectives Kayla Maher and Frank McDonald were able to quickly …

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Middletown-Wallkill, NY
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These Hudson Valley Roadways To Be Repaved As Part Of $100M Project These Hudson Valley Roadways To Be Repaved As Part Of $100M Project These Hudson Valley Roadways To Be Repaved As Part Of $100M Project
These Hudson Valley Roadways To Be Repaved As Part Of $100M Project Thanks to $100 million in new funding, over 560 miles of roadway across the state of New York will be repaved to make them more resilient to freak weather events. The $100 million investment, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced, will support repaving projects on nearly 568 miles of busy roadways throughout the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, Long Island, and more.  Hochul said the effort comes as a result of severe weather that has been battering the state more and more.  "From a devastating blizzard to historic flooding, we are living in a time of record-breaking weather events which hav…

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Pelham, NY
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Prize-Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Over $18K Sold At Pelham Store Prize-Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Over $18K Sold At Pelham Store Prize-Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Over $18K Sold At Pelham Store
Prize-Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Over $18K Sold At Pelham Store Someone out there is more than $18,000 richer after purchasing a winning lottery ticket at a business in Westchester.  The top-prize-winning Take 5 ticket was sold in Pelham for the midday drawing on Wednesday, Nov. 29, and was worth $18,037.50, New York Lottery officials announced.  The place where the lucky ticket was bought was identified as the Arnold's Place stationary store located at 7 Fifth Ave.  The winner who bought the ticket was not revealed by lottery officials.  For those wishing to try their luck at playing the game, Take 5 drawings are televised tw…

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