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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Mahopac, NY
Breaking News
K9 Officer Unexpectedly Dies In Hudson Valley: 'Made Considerable Impact' K9 Officer Unexpectedly Dies In Hudson Valley: 'Made Considerable Impact' K9 Officer Unexpectedly Dies In Hudson Valley: 'Made Considerable Impact'
K9 Officer Unexpectedly Dies In Hudson Valley: 'Made Considerable Impact' A beloved K9 officer who had a successful career with a police department in the Hudson Valley has died unexpectedly at a young age.  K9 Maverick, who served with the Kent Police Department in Putnam County since 2017, died on Sunday, March 19 at the age of 7 after an unexpected medical emergency, Kent Police announced. A certified patrol and narcotics detection K9, Maverick spent his career with his handler, Sergeant Corey Ashe, and was also a member of the Putnam County Emergency Response Team.  K9 Maverick pictured with his handler, Kent Police Sergeant Corey Ashe.Kent Police Depart…

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by Ben Crnic
Chappaqua, NY
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Vote Planned On $15.2M Firehouse Project In Chappaqua: How Much Taxes Will Rise Vote Planned On $15.2M Firehouse Project In Chappaqua: How Much Taxes Will Rise Vote Planned On $15.2M Firehouse Project In Chappaqua: How Much Taxes Will Rise
Vote Planned On $15.2M Firehouse Project In Chappaqua: How Much Taxes Will Rise A fire district in Northern Westchester is considering a $15.2 million firehouse addition construction project that may increase annual taxes for residents if approved by voters.  A bond referendum vote that would allow the New Castle Fire District No. 1 to borrow funds to build a 13,000-square-foot addition to their current fire station in Chappaqua at 491 King St. will be held on Tuesday, April 25 between noon and 9 p.m. The addition is necessary to accommodate modern emergency equipment, more vehicles, and decontamination facilities, as well as to "ensure the safety and health"…

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by Ben Crnic
Norwich, CT
Your Community
2 CT Residents Win $100K Lottery Prize: Here's Where They Bought Their Tickets 2 CT Residents Win $100K Lottery Prize: Here's Where They Bought Their Tickets 2 CT Residents Win $100K Lottery Prize: Here's Where They Bought Their Tickets
2 CT Residents Win $100K Lottery Prize: Here's Where They Bought Their Tickets Two very lucky Connecticut residents will surely have a happy Saint Patrick's Day after buying winning $100,000 lottery tickets from two Cumberland Farms locations.  The two winning tickets were bought by both New London County resident Franklin Dart of Baltic and Tolland County resident Tiffany Salisbury of Willington, according to Connecticut Lottery.  Dart, who purchased a top-prize-winning Casino Nights ticket at the Cumberland Farms in Baltic located at 184 Main St., won his prize on Wednesday, March 15.  Those hoping to replicate a similar win will not be able to purch…

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by Ben Crnic
Greenburgh, NY
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New ShopRite Supermarket To Hold Grand Opening In Elmsford New ShopRite Supermarket To Hold Grand Opening In Elmsford New ShopRite Supermarket To Hold Grand Opening In Elmsford
New ShopRite Supermarket To Hold Grand Opening In Elmsford A new 74,000-square-foot ShopRite supermarket is about to open in Westchester.  Located in Elmsford at 320 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), the new ShopRite will open on Sunday, March 26, and hold a grand opening celebration beginning at 9 a.m. that will include a ceremonial ribbon cutting.  The full-service supermarket will feature an in-store space called "Fresh to Table," which will provide to-go food options and ingredients for those who only have time to make one stop.  The space will offer meals that are ready-to-cook, ready-to-heat, and ready-to-eat, in addition to also…

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by Ben Crnic
Scarsdale, NY
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Teen Driver In Crash That Killed 5 In Scarsdale Didn't Have Permit Or License, Officials Say Teen Driver In Crash That Killed 5 In Scarsdale Didn't Have Permit Or License, Officials Say Teen Driver In Crash That Killed 5 In Scarsdale Didn't Have Permit Or License, Officials Say
Teen Driver In Crash That Killed 5 In Scarsdale Didn't Have Permit Or License, Officials Say As the investigation into a tragic crash in Westchester County that killed five young people from Connecticut continues, officials have revealed that the teenage driver of the SUV did not have a learner's permit or driver's license.  Earlier Report - IDs Released For 4 Boys, 1 Girl From Derby Killed In NY Crash The crash, which happened around 12:20 a.m. on Sunday, March 19 on the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway in Scarsdale directly north of the Mamaroneck Road exit, killed four boys and one girl from Derby, Connecticut, located near New Haven, according to Westches…

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by Ben Crnic
Vernon-Rockville, CT
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Seen Him? Suspect Steals Chainsaw From Store In Tolland County Seen Him? Suspect Steals Chainsaw From Store In Tolland County Seen Him? Suspect Steals Chainsaw From Store In Tolland County
Seen Him? Suspect Steals Chainsaw From Store In Tolland County Police in Tolland County are searching for a suspect who allegedly stole a chainsaw from a store and then drove away.  The incident happened on Saturday, March 18 around 11 a.m., when an unknown man stole a Stihl chainsaw from the Ellington Agway located at 80 West Rd, according to Connecticut State Police.  The man then drove away from the store in a white newer model Hyundai Sonata that had unknown Rhode Island registration plates and a large hole in the driver's side of the windshield.  The suspect, who is depicted in surveillance images released by police, is d…

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by Ben Crnic
Bedford, NY
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Donkeys Found Roaming On Pound Ridge Road In Bedford Donkeys Found Roaming On Pound Ridge Road In Bedford Donkeys Found Roaming On Pound Ridge Road In Bedford
Donkeys Found Roaming On Pound Ridge Road In Bedford While most people may expect leprechauns to be roaming around during Saint Patrick's Day weekend, police in Northern Westchester instead found two lost donkeys that needed a ride home.  The animals were found in Bedford during the early morning hours of Saturday, March 18, when officers on the midnight tour found them on Pound Ridge Road, according to the Bedford Police Department.  Upon finding them, officers promptly named the animals Williams and Leone after the officers who found them and began going door to door to find the donkeys' home.  Eventually, one generous resid…

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by Ben Crnic
Mahopac, NY
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Firefighter Hit By Car At Scene Of Vehicle Rollover In Hudson Valley: 'Please Slow Down' Firefighter Hit By Car At Scene Of Vehicle Rollover In Hudson Valley: 'Please Slow Down' Firefighter Hit By Car At Scene Of Vehicle Rollover In Hudson Valley: 'Please Slow Down'
Firefighter Hit By Car At Scene Of Vehicle Rollover In Hudson Valley: 'Please Slow Down' A firefighter was injured after they were struck by a car while responding to a vehicle rollover in the Hudson Valley.  The incident happened in Putnam County on Wednesday, March 15, when firefighters and Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps members responded to a vehicle rollover in Carmel on Stoneleigh Avenue near Putnam Hospital, firefighters announced on Saturday, March 18. According to the Carmel Fire Department, first responders found that the driver had escaped from the rolled-over car themselves. They then evaluated the driver for injuries.  While firefighters were operating …

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
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Firearm Parts, Forged Documents Seized From Teen In Yorktown: Police Firearm Parts, Forged Documents Seized From Teen In Yorktown: Police Firearm Parts, Forged Documents Seized From Teen In Yorktown: Police
Firearm Parts, Forged Documents Seized From Teen In Yorktown: Police A 17-year-old in Northern Westchester faces charges after authorities found the teen in possession of firearm parts and forged documents, police said.  On Monday, March 13, police in Yorktown learned that a teenager in the town may have obtained firearms, firearm parts, and other components, according to Yorktown Police.  Later that day, around 12 p.m., officers from the Yorktown PD, Westchester County PD, and the Putnam County Sheriff's Office began looking for the teen, who was eventually caught on Baldwin Road. A search was then conducted at a local residence, where police alle…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
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Home Invasion: Duo Assaults Victim, Holds Them At Gunpoint In Yorktown, Police Say Home Invasion: Duo Assaults Victim, Holds Them At Gunpoint In Yorktown, Police Say Home Invasion: Duo Assaults Victim, Holds Them At Gunpoint In Yorktown, Police Say
Home Invasion: Duo Assaults Victim, Holds Them At Gunpoint In Yorktown, Police Say Two suspects face charges after allegedly breaking into a home in Northern Westchester and assaulting a resident before stealing property, police said.  The incident happened on Friday, March 17 around 3:30 a.m., when officers responded to a home in Yorktown for a reported residential burglary, according to Yorktown Police.  After arriving, officers spoke with a "distraught" resident who said that two suspects had entered the home and had remained inside for over half an hour, authorities said. During the time they were inside the residence, the suspects allegedly assaulted the v…

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