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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Bedford, NY
Breaking News
Police In Bedford Investigating Missing Persons Case Police In Bedford Investigating Missing Persons Case Police In Bedford Investigating Missing Persons Case
Police In Bedford Investigating Missing Persons Case Police in Northern Westchester are searching for a missing man who has not been seen for more than a week.  Jorge Vasquez, age 37, was last seen at his home in Bedford on Old Post Road on Friday, Feb. 24 around 6 p.m., and has been missing since, according to the Bedford Police Department.  He is described as a light-skinned Hispanic man who is 5 feet 4 inches tall and around 135 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Police did not have a description of his last known clothing.  Vasquez is known to frequent several casinos, authorities added.  Anyone with information …

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by Ben Crnic
Windham-Willimantic, CT
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Visitors 'Really Impressed' By New Wood-Fired Pizza Place In Willimantic Visitors 'Really Impressed' By New Wood-Fired Pizza Place In Willimantic Visitors 'Really Impressed' By New Wood-Fired Pizza Place In Willimantic
Visitors 'Really Impressed' By New Wood-Fired Pizza Place In Willimantic Visitors are already singing praises of a new wood-fired pizza place in eastern Connecticut that prides itself on using fresh local ingredients.  Windham County's Trigo Wood-Fired Pizza, located in Willimantic at 744 Main St., is an all-new "Harvest-to-Hearth" restaurant that held a grand opening celebration on Friday, Feb. 17, and has already seen plenty of patrons.  The celebration included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and also featured speeches from Connecticut Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Windham Mayor Tom DiVivo, Mansfield Mayor Toni Moran, and other restaurant owners in the area.  The…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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New Eatery Has 'Friendly Staff, Fast Service, Good Food' In North White Plains, Customers Say New Eatery Has 'Friendly Staff, Fast Service, Good Food' In North White Plains, Customers Say New Eatery Has 'Friendly Staff, Fast Service, Good Food' In North White Plains, Customers Say
New Eatery Has 'Friendly Staff, Fast Service, Good Food' In North White Plains, Customers Say Those in Westchester looking for a great spot to grab a bagel and coffee are in for a treat.  Earlier Report - Brand-New Eatery Open For Business In North White Plains Bagel Girl in North White Plains, which opened in October 2022 and is located at 731 North Broadway, has already become a beloved breakfast place for many customers.  Owned by Westchester native Lauren Bucci, a first-time small business owner who decided to fulfill her dream of being her own boss after the pandemic, Bagel Girl lives up to its name and serves a variety of fresh-baked bagels each morning.  Bagel options incl…

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by Ben Crnic
Bedford, NY
Breaking News
Prison Nurse Rapes Inmate At Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, Police Say Prison Nurse Rapes Inmate At Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, Police Say Prison Nurse Rapes Inmate At Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, Police Say
Prison Nurse Rapes Inmate At Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, Police Say A Connecticut man employed as a nurse at a New York prison is charged with raping an inmate, police say.  The incident was originally reported by New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision officials at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in Northern Westchester in September 2022, state police said.  This report prompted an investigation that eventually determined that 54-year-old Waterbury resident Michael Adeleke had allegedly raped an inmate.  Adeleke was then arrested and charged with third-degree rape on Wednesday, March 1.  He…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
Your Community
American Idol Alum Haley Reinhart Bringing 'Off The Ground Tour' To White Plains American Idol Alum Haley Reinhart Bringing 'Off The Ground Tour' To White Plains American Idol Alum Haley Reinhart Bringing 'Off The Ground Tour' To White Plains
American Idol Alum Haley Reinhart Bringing 'Off The Ground Tour' To White Plains Singer-songwriter Haley Reinhart, who is known for her successful stint on American Idol, will be bringing her latest tour to Westchester.  Reinhart will be performing at the White Plains Performing Arts Center at 11 City Place on Friday, March 17 as part of her "Off The Ground Tour 2023."  Rising to fame after appearing on the popular television show "American Idol," Reinhart originally appeared in the 9th season of the show in 2010 but failed to get to the Hollywood round. She did not let this deter her though and ended up placing third in the show's 10th season in 201…

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by Ben Crnic
Mamaroneck, NY
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Sweet Tooth? New Dessert Eatery Opens In Larchmont: 'Incredibly Delicious,' Visitors Say Sweet Tooth? New Dessert Eatery Opens In Larchmont: 'Incredibly Delicious,' Visitors Say Sweet Tooth? New Dessert Eatery Opens In Larchmont: 'Incredibly Delicious,' Visitors Say
Sweet Tooth? New Dessert Eatery Opens In Larchmont: 'Incredibly Delicious,' Visitors Say Those craving their next sugar fix now have a new eatery to try in Westchester.  The Dressed Pretzel & Co., located in Larchmont at 141 Larchmont Ave., opened up in late January 2023 and serves a variety of gourmet pretzels covered in chocolate, peanut butter, and more.  The new eatery celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 2.  Some notable pretzel flavors that are destined to be loved by anyone with a sweet tooth include peanut butter cup, lemon meringue, and "banoffee," which combines banana and toffee.  Pretzels are not the only sweets served by th…

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by Ben Crnic
Greenburgh, NY
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Suspect Uses Garage Door Opener In Unlocked Car To Break Into Greenburgh Home: Police Suspect Uses Garage Door Opener In Unlocked Car To Break Into Greenburgh Home: Police Suspect Uses Garage Door Opener In Unlocked Car To Break Into Greenburgh Home: Police
Suspect Uses Garage Door Opener In Unlocked Car To Break Into Greenburgh Home: Police Police are searching for a suspect who was able to use a garage door opener in an unlocked car to break into a residence in Westchester.  The incident happened on Friday, March 3, around 6 a.m., when police in Greenburgh received a report of an attempted theft of a vehicle that had been parked in the driveway of the Cotswold section of the town, according to Greenburgh Police.  Police determined that the suspect was able to get into the unlocked vehicle and remove the garage door opener inside. He then used it to get into the residence, where he was confronted by the resident insi…

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by Ben Crnic
Norwich, CT
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Unknown Man Steals $700 In Coffee Makers From Target In Waterford, Still On Loose Unknown Man Steals $700 In Coffee Makers From Target In Waterford, Still On Loose Unknown Man Steals $700 In Coffee Makers From Target In Waterford, Still On Loose
Unknown Man Steals $700 In Coffee Makers From Target In Waterford, Still On Loose Police are searching for a suspect who seems to really enjoy his coffee.  Authorities in New London County are looking for a man who stole three coffee makers worth $699.97 from the Target in Waterford located at 900 Hartford Turnpike (Route 85) on Saturday, Jan. 28, Waterford Police announced on Friday, March 3.  The department released surveillance footage of the man and his vehicle, which was seen leaving the store's parking lot. In the footage, the suspect, a Black man, is shown wearing a black jacket and black mask.  Anyone with information is asked to call or email&nbs…

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by Ben Crnic
Port Chester, NY
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Robbery Suspect On Loose After Threatening Store Clerk, Stealing Cash In Port Chester Robbery Suspect On Loose After Threatening Store Clerk, Stealing Cash In Port Chester Robbery Suspect On Loose After Threatening Store Clerk, Stealing Cash In Port Chester
Robbery Suspect On Loose After Threatening Store Clerk, Stealing Cash In Port Chester Police are searching for a robbery suspect who stole cash from a Westchester gas station after forcing the clerk into a rear room.  The incident happened early on Thursday morning, March 2, around 3:45 a.m., when an unknown man entered a Shell gas station in Port Chester on Boston Post Road (US Route 1), according to Port Chester Police.  The suspect then forced his way behind the counter, stole cash from the register, and forced the clerk into a rear stockroom before leaving the store on foot in an unknown direction.  The man did not display a weapon but threatened to harm …

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by Ben Crnic
Darien, CT
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Beloved Darien Restaurant Closes For Good After 'Two Wonderful Decades' Beloved Darien Restaurant Closes For Good After 'Two Wonderful Decades' Beloved Darien Restaurant Closes For Good After 'Two Wonderful Decades'
Beloved Darien Restaurant Closes For Good After 'Two Wonderful Decades' A Connecticut restaurant that served as a popular site for celebrations for almost two decades is closing its only location in the state indefinitely.  Fairfield County staple The Melting Pot of Darien, located at 14 Grove St., announced its permanent closure on Wednesday, March 1, citing an inability to reach favorable lease renewal terms as the reason.  In an announcement posted on social media, restaurant owners said the location would be closing "indefinitely" and that there are "no confirmed plans" to reopen the business.  However, the restaurant's owners said that…

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