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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Mount Pleasant, NY
Breaking News
Lane Closures: Busy Roadway In Mount Pleasant To Be Affected For More Than Week Lane Closures: Busy Roadway In Mount Pleasant To Be Affected For More Than Week Lane Closures: Busy Roadway In Mount Pleasant To Be Affected For More Than Week
Lane Closures: Busy Roadway In Mount Pleasant To Be Affected For More Than Week Commuters are being warned that a major state route in Northern Westchester will soon be affected by lane closures.  Starting on Tuesday, Feb. 14, one lane of State Route 9A in both directions will close between State Route 117 in Mount Pleasant and US Route 9 in Ossining, the New York Department of Transportation announced.  The closures will be in effect on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Wednesday, Feb. 22, weather permitting. The lane closures are being implemented to allow for roadway work. 

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Mount Vernon, NY
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Standoff: Man Held Woman Against Will In Apartment In Mount Vernon, Police Say Standoff: Man Held Woman Against Will In Apartment In Mount Vernon, Police Say Standoff: Man Held Woman Against Will In Apartment In Mount Vernon, Police Say
Standoff: Man Held Woman Against Will In Apartment In Mount Vernon, Police Say After several hours of negotiations, a man surrendered to police after holding a woman against her will in a Westchester County apartment, authorities said.  The incident started in the early morning of Friday, Feb. 10, around 3 a.m., when distressed family members told Mount Vernon Police that a woman was being held against her will at 29 East 4th St. and had sent concerning text messages about the situation.  Several officers and members of the department's Police Emergency Services Unit then established a perimeter around the apartment and began negotiations with the …

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Vernon-Rockville, CT
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Pole Comes Crashing Down On Rolled-Over Car In Vernon Pole Comes Crashing Down On Rolled-Over Car In Vernon Pole Comes Crashing Down On Rolled-Over Car In Vernon
Pole Comes Crashing Down On Rolled-Over Car In Vernon A person had to be rescued through a sunroof after their vehicle rolled over in Vernon, causing a telephone pole to come crashing down.  The crash happened during the early morning of Friday, Feb. 10 around 2 a.m., when police and firefighters were sent to the area of 248 Vernon Ave. for a report of a rolled-over vehicle, according to the Vernon Fire Department.  After arriving at the scene, officials found a rolled-over car with a fallen telephone pole on top of it. Luckily though, the power lines had stayed intact and were not touching the vehicle.  Police helped the occup…

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Mount Vernon, NY
Your Community
US Attorney Investigating School District, Superintendent In Mount Vernon US Attorney Investigating School District, Superintendent In Mount Vernon US Attorney Investigating School District, Superintendent In Mount Vernon
US Attorney Investigating School District, Superintendent In Mount Vernon A school district in Westchester County has confirmed that it is under investigation by federal officials.  The Mount Vernon School District as well as Superintendent Waveline Bennett-Conroy are currently under investigation by the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York, the school district announced on Friday, Feb. 10.  The investigation is centering on records associated with grants previously given to the district by the federal government, school officials said. The district said it would cooperate with the probe.  "The Board of Educa…

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Stratford, CT
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'Extraordinary' New Restaurant Opens In Stratford 'Extraordinary' New Restaurant Opens In Stratford 'Extraordinary' New Restaurant Opens In Stratford
'Extraordinary' New Restaurant Opens In Stratford A new restaurant in Stratford that serves sandwiches, wings, tacos, and more will soon hold an official grand opening celebration.  House of Flavorz, which launched a soft opening in December 2022 and is located at 1055 Main St., before opening Wednesday, Feb. 8. The new eatery, owned by Aaron Kearse and located at the former site of Vira Deli, serves both breakfast and lunch.  Those seeking hearty breakfast options can choose from meals such as Belgian Waffles, shrimp and grits, or omelets. Lunch options include Birria tacos, chicken wings, and buttermilk fried ch…

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Hartford, CT
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LEGO Thief: Man Steals Over $3K In Plastic Bricks From South Windsor Target LEGO Thief: Man Steals Over $3K In Plastic Bricks From South Windsor Target LEGO Thief: Man Steals Over $3K In Plastic Bricks From South Windsor Target
Lego Thief: Man Steals Over $3K In Plastic Bricks From South Windsor Target A man faces larceny charges after stealing thousands of dollars in LEGO sets from a Target in Connecticut. New Haven resident Glenn London, age 37, was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 9 by police on two active arrest warrants, both related to larcenies from the Target in South Windsor, located at 125 Buckland Hills Dr., according to Windsor PD Sergeant Mark Cleverdon.   London allegedly stole $1,709.92 of the popular toy plastic bricks on Friday, Oct. 21, and then stole $1,419.94 worth of sets on Wednesday, Oct. 26.  London was presented at Manchester Superior Court on Thursday, …

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Yonkers, NY
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Carjacking Suspect Tracked To Yonkers Carjacking Suspect Tracked To Yonkers Carjacking Suspect Tracked To Yonkers
Carjacking Suspect Tracked To Yonkers Police are investigating after a carjacking suspect was tracked to in a part of Westchester County. The incident happened on Thursday, Feb. 9, after the carjacking happened in the Bronx. The suspect was then tracked to Yonkers, where they were caught and placed in custody, Yonkers Police announced around 10:30 a.m.  Members of the Yonkers Police Department and the Westchester County Department of Public Safety were engaged in activity in the area of 354 Nepperhan Ave. in relation to the car-jacking, authorities said. No shots were fired during the incident despite reports on…

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Newtown, CT
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$100K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Bethel Gas Station $100K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Bethel Gas Station $100K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Bethel Gas Station
$100K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Bethel Gas Station One lucky person is $100,000 richer after buying a winning lottery ticket in Fairfield County.  The $100,000 CASH5 ticket was sold on Friday, Feb. 3 in Bethel at the Haris @ Razi Petroleum gas station, CT Lottery announced on Monday, Feb. 6.  The gas station is located at 33-35 Grassy Plains St.  Connecticut Lottery did not reveal any details about who bought the winning ticket. 

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Yorktown, NY
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Drunk Driver Slams Into Telephone Pole In Yorktown: Police Drunk Driver Slams Into Telephone Pole In Yorktown: Police Drunk Driver Slams Into Telephone Pole In Yorktown: Police
Drunk Driver Slams Into Telephone Pole In Yorktown: Police A 74-year-old Northern Westchester man faces drunk driving charges after crashing his car into a utility pole, police said.  On Saturday, Feb. 4, around 6 p.m., police in Yorktown responded to a single-car crash on Underhill Avenue by the intersection with Route 118, where a vehicle had collided with a pole, according to Yorktown Police. After an investigation into the crash, police determined that the driver had allegedly been traveling while intoxicated and had failed to maintain his lane leading up to the collision.  The driver, 74-year-old Stuart Cosgriff, Jr. of Katonah, was…

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Scarsdale, NY
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New Superintendent Tapped For Scarsdale Schools New Superintendent Tapped For Scarsdale Schools New Superintendent Tapped For Scarsdale Schools
New Superintendent Tapped For Scarsdale Schools A school board in Westchester County has announced its next superintendent. The Scarsdale Board of Education announced on Thursday, Feb. 9 that Andrew Patrick would serve as the district's next superintendent. Patrick will be formally appointed on Monday, Feb. 13.  Patrick was chosen after a thorough nationwide search that ultimately vetted more than 65 candidates for the job. The school board eventually decided to stay with Patrick, who already works for the district. Patrick has served as the district's Interim Superintendent since May 2022, and before that, served as Assistant Supe…

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