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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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Business
Newly Opened Restaurant In White Plains Cited For 'Flavorful, Fresh' Fare Newly Opened Restaurant In White Plains Cited For 'Flavorful, Fresh' Fare
Newly Opened Restaurant In White Plains Cited For 'Flavorful, Fresh' Fare A popular restaurant's newly opened location in Westchester County is already receiving rave reviews.  Earlier Report - New Restaurant Celebrates Grand Opening In Westchester County Shah's Halal Food in White Plains, located at 40 Mamaroneck Ave., which celebrated a grand opening on Tuesday, Nov. 2, is known for menu items such as gyros and platters that include lamb, rice, salads, hummus, and more, according to the business's website.  The restaurant also sells sandwiches and salads. Many of the business's visitors praised items such as the combo platter, which includes ma…

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Sports
High School Girls Wrestling, Fast-Growing Nationwide, Now Emerging In NY High School Girls Wrestling, Fast-Growing Nationwide, Now Emerging In NY
High School Girls Wrestling, Fast-Growing Nationwide, Now Emerging In NY After much effort, girls wrestling at the high school level is becoming more popular in New York State. In a report from D1 Women's Wrestling for Thanksgiving 2022, the sport has been given an "emerging sport" status in New York State, along with four other states.  "There is no denying that opportunities at the high school level are at an all-time high," the organization said in a post from Monday, Nov. 21, also listing 36 states as "fully sanctioned," which means they hold approved official championships for Girls Wrestling.  "We LOVE seeing NY in purple on this chart. Nex…

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Business
Rihanna To Open Lingerie Store In Yonkers, Report Says Rihanna To Open Lingerie Store In Yonkers, Report Says
Rihanna To Open Lingerie Store In Yonkers, Report Says Popular pop star and actress Rihanna is set to open a brick-and-mortar location for her lingerie brand at a shopping center in Westchester County, a report by Real Estate Weekly said.  The store, which will sell Rihanna's Savage X Fenty lingerie product line, will be located in Yonkers at the Cross County Center at 8000 Mall Walk, according to the news outlet.  "The Savage X Fenty brand has disrupted the lingerie sector and we are excited that Cross County Center has been selected for the company’s flagship location in New York. The brand adds a fresh pop-culture vibe to…

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Police & Fire
Police Stop Suicidal Man From Jumping Off Ledge In Port Chester Police Stop Suicidal Man From Jumping Off Ledge In Port Chester
Police Stop Suicidal Man From Jumping Off Ledge In Port Chester A suicidal man in Westchester County was prevented from jumping from a tall building when police took quick action to save his life. On Wednesday, Dec. 7, police responded to a building in Port Chester in the area of South Main Street (Route 1) after receiving reports of a suspicious man standing on a ledge, who police soon realized was intending to end his life, according to Port Chester Police.  After arriving, officers began to make conversation with the man to distract him, while other officers entered the empty building and made their way up to the floor where he was located. Thes…

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News
'Peace Can Begin At Home': This Nobel Peace Prize Nomination Has Ties To Hudson Valley 'Peace Can Begin At Home': This Nobel Peace Prize Nomination Has Ties To Hudson Valley
'Peace Can Begin At Home': This Nobel Peace Prize Nomination Has Ties To Hudson Valley One nomination for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize is bringing attention to the work of a pair of Hudson Valley lawyers.  The nomination, given to the International Association of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), an organization that gives divorcing couples an alternative to litigation called "Collaborative Practice", puts a spotlight on Dutchess County lawyers who are active within the association, according to Burns Patterson, a spokesman for the lawyers.  The Dutchess County lawyers who contribute work to the organization include Kathryn Lazar, a partner at East Fishkil…

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Police & Fire
Trio Nabbed In Hudson Valley For Stealing Mail, Checks, Credit Cards: Police Trio Nabbed In Hudson Valley For Stealing Mail, Checks, Credit Cards: Police
Trio Nabbed In Hudson Valley For Stealing Mail, Checks, Credit Cards: Police Three suspects have been charged with stealing mail out of mailboxes in the Hudson Valley, as well as possessing stolen checks and credit cards, police said.  On Thursday, Dec. 1, just after midnight, police were contacted by a resident who spotted a suspicious vehicle stealing mail in Carmel in the area of West Lake Boulevard (Route 33), according to Carmel Police.  Police were then able to locate the vehicle in Mahopac on Route 6N and pulled the vehicle over. Inside, police identified the driver and two passengers as:  Vitaliy Lutso, age 27, of Brooklyn; Tetiana Alive-Yol…

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News
White Plains Man Gets Prison Time For Fatal Shooting Of 35-Year-Old Man: DA White Plains Man Gets Prison Time For Fatal Shooting Of 35-Year-Old Man: DA
White Plains Man Gets Prison Time For Fatal Shooting Of 35-Year-Old Man: DA A man from Westchester County is facing a significant amount of prison time for fatally shooting a 35-year-old victim.  Earlier Report - Man Who Chased, Fatally Shot Victim In White Plains Found Guilty By Jury, DA Says On Monday, Dec. 5, 28-year-old Brandon Williams of White Plains was sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison for the murder of Deron Strange, age 35, on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in White Plains, according to Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah.  On the day of the shooting, around 11:50 p.m., Williams shot Strange multiple times with a semi-a…

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News
New Charges: 21-Year-Old Indicted In Yonkers Domestic Shooting, DA Says New Charges: 21-Year-Old Indicted In Yonkers Domestic Shooting, DA Says
New Charges: 21-Year-Old Indicted In Yonkers Domestic Shooting, DA Says A 21-year-old man from the Hudson Valley has been indicted for a shooting in Westchester County that left one victim injured.  Earlier Report - 21-Year-Old From Area Charged In Yonkers Domestic Shooting Rockland County resident Nahkeem Janvier of Spring Valley has been charged with attempting to murder a 33-year-old victim in Yonkers at an apartment located at 32 Vineyard Ave. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, according to an announcement by Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah from Tuesday, Dec. 6.  On the day of the shooting, around 2:45 a.m., Janvier fired thr…

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Police & Fire
Duo Charged With Driving Stolen Car, Illegally Possessing Gun In New Rochelle: Police Duo Charged With Driving Stolen Car, Illegally Possessing Gun In New Rochelle: Police
Duo Charged With Driving Stolen Car, Illegally Possessing Gun In New Rochelle: Police Two women are charged with driving a stolen vehicle and illegally possessing a gun in Westchester County, police said.  On Saturday, Dec. 3, around 2 p.m., police in New Rochelle were told that a stolen vehicle had entered the city in the area of Main Street (Route 1) and Interstate 95. After searching there, police then located the vehicle at a gas station at 819 Main St., according to New Rochelle Police.  Police found two women in the vehicle, who were both arrested after a brief investigation, authorities said.  An unlicensed 9mm handgun owned by one of the women was als…

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Traffic
Funeral For Sergeant Killed In Crash To Cause Road Closures, Parking Bans In Yonkers Funeral For Sergeant Killed In Crash To Cause Road Closures, Parking Bans In Yonkers
Funeral For Sergeant Killed In Crash To Cause Road Closures, Parking Bans In Yonkers The funeral for a Westchester County sergeant who died in the line of duty in a multi-vehicle crash is planned to create road closures and parking bans in the surrounding area.  Earlier Report - Sergeant Killed In Westchester Crash Worked As UPS Supervisor Before Pursuing Policing Career The funeral for Yonkers Sergeant Frank Gualdino, a Putnam County resident from Mahopac who died on Thursday, Dec.1 at the age of 53 after his cruiser was hit by another vehicle that had lost control in Yonkers, will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. at the city's Sacred Heart Church on …

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