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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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Police & Fire
Officer Injured After Cruiser Collides With Vehicle, Hits Parked Car In CT Incident Officer Injured After Cruiser Collides With Vehicle, Hits Parked Car In CT Incident
Officer Injured After Cruiser Collides With Vehicle, Hits Parked Car In CT Incident A police officer was taken to a hospital after their cruiser collided with another vehicle while driving to the scene of a disturbance in Connecticut.  The incident happened in Hartford County on Thursday, Dec. 28 just before 7:15 a.m., when Manchester Police officers were dispatched to an active disturbance call.  According to the department, a marked patrol vehicle that was driving to the scene of this disturbance with lights and sirens activated had been traveling south on Main Street (Route 83) in the area of Pearl Street when another car abruptly turned left in front of it.&n…

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Lifestyle
50 Cent Holds Signing Event At Stew Leonard's In Yonkers 50 Cent Holds Signing Event At Stew Leonard's In Yonkers
50 Cent Holds Signing Event At Stew Leonard's In Yonkers Those who are fans of both champagne and acclaimed rapper 50 Cent will want to stop by a Stew Leonard's location in Westchester, where he will be holding a signing event.  New, updated report - Update: 50 Cent Makes Stop At Yonkers Stew Leonard's, Meets With Fans, Officials The rapper will be visiting Stew Leonard's Wines & Spirits of Yonkers, located at 1 Stew Leonard Dr., on Thursday, Dec. 28 between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.  The event was announced by the 48-year-old 50 Cent on his Instagram page. "Pull up on me, Yonkers," he wrote.  The successful rapper, actor, and businessman has sold…

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Business
White Plains To Celebrate Annual Restaurant Month: These Eateries Participating White Plains To Celebrate Annual Restaurant Month: These Eateries Participating
White Plains To Celebrate Annual Restaurant Month: These Eateries Participating A city in Westchester is gearing up for a month-long celebration of dining that will offer a wide range of delicious specials to those who visit participating restaurants.  Downtown White Plains will be holding its fourth annual Restaurant Month between Tuesday, Jan. 2, and Wednesday, Jan. 31, the city's Business Improvement District announced.  Those who decide to visit participating establishments will get to treat themselves to prix fixe specials starting at $22.95 for lunch or $32.95 for dinner, or a second-tier dinner option going for $42.95, BID officials said. These s…

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News
$20M Scheme: Former Rye Resident Steals Funds From Bank For Investment Firm, Feds Say $20M Scheme: Former Rye Resident Steals Funds From Bank For Investment Firm, Feds Say
$20M Scheme: Former Rye Resident Steals Funds From Bank For Investment Firm, Feds Say A former Westchester resident faces charges after allegedly stealing funds from a bank through lines of credit totaling $20 million for the multi-million-dollar municipal tax lien investment firm that he founded, federal officials announced.  John Arthur Hanratty, a 49-year-old New York-licensed attorney who lived in Rye until 2019 before moving to San Juan, Puerto Rico, was arrested on fraud charges in connection with a scheme to steal money from a bank for his investment firm, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York said. According to federal officials,&nb…

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News
44-Year-Old Man Goes Missing: Last Seen In Mount Vernon 44-Year-Old Man Goes Missing: Last Seen In Mount Vernon
44-Year-Old Man Goes Missing: Last Seen In Mount Vernon The family of a missing man who was last seen at locations in both New York and Connecticut is asking the public for help in locating him.  New, updated report: Man Reported Missing In Westchester Arrested Out Of State On Drug Charges Norman Allen-Meyer Shaw, age 44, has gone missing, his wife Veronica Shaw said on Thursday, Dec. 28.  Shaw was last seen in both the Westchester County city of Mount Vernon and the New Haven County city of West Haven. He has also been seen in Riverview, Florida, his wife said. He is described as being 6-foot-2 and weighing between 180 and…

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Obituaries
First Female Mayor Of Tarrytown Dies: 'She Will Long Be Remembered' First Female Mayor Of Tarrytown Dies: 'She Will Long Be Remembered'
First Female Mayor Of Tarrytown Dies: 'She Will Long Be Remembered' A woman who made her mark on history by becoming the first female mayor of a village in Westchester is being remembered for her consistent dedication to her community and her always-present kindness. Eileen (Downing) Pilla, who was the first female mayor of Tarrytown from 1987 to 1999, died on Monday, Dec. 18 at the age of 91, according to her obituary.  Born in Tarrytown in 1931, Pilla attended Good Counsel Academy in White Plains, where she began her lifelong tendency to involve herself in countless activities. After graduating, she went on to attend the Washington Sch…

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News
Renovated Hartsdale Train Station Includes New Elevator, Heated Seating Area Renovated Hartsdale Train Station Includes New Elevator, Heated Seating Area
Renovated Hartsdale Train Station Includes New Elevator, Heated Seating Area After decades of requests from commuters and town officials, an all-new elevator and other renovations have been made to a well-traveled train station in Westchester.  The renovations have been made by the MTA to the Hartsdale Train Station, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Monday, Dec. 25. According to Feiner, the main update to the station is a new elevator that residents have been requesting for years.  "I wrote numerous letters to Metro North over the years seeking the elevator and am thrilled that it is finally operating," Feiner said, adding, "The elevato…

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Lifestyle
Powerball Tickets Worth $100K Sold At Yonkers, Hudson Valley Store Powerball Tickets Worth $100K Sold At Yonkers, Hudson Valley Store
Powerball Tickets Worth $100K Sold At Yonkers, Hudson Valley Store Rather than silver and gold, two lucky lottery players received large sums of cash for Christmas after purchasing winning Powerball tickets at stores in the Hudson Valley.  The third-prize-winning Powerball Powerplay tickets were sold for the Christmas drawing on Monday, Dec. 25 at locations in Westchester and Orange counties, New York Lottery officials announced.  The winning tickets included: A ticket worth $100,000 sold in Yonkers at Le-Mac Pharmacy located at 623 McLean Ave.; A ticket worth $100,000 sold in Newburgh at Smokes 4 Less located at 59 North Plank Rd. The winning …

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Police & Fire
CT Accountant Steals $25K From Client, Police Say CT Accountant Steals $25K From Client, Police Say
CT Accountant Steals $25K From Client, Police Say A Connecticut accountant faces larceny charges after stealing $25,000 from one of his clients, police announced. Carl Anderson, who owns Anderson Accounting and Finance LLC, was arrested in Litchfield County by New Milford Police on Friday, Dec. 22 following a lengthy investigation, the department announced on Wednesday, Dec. 27.  The investigation, conducted by New Milford Police, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Connecticut Department of Banking, determined that Anderson stole $25,000 from one of his clients, according to authorities.  Following his arrest, Anderson was ch…

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News
Minimum Wage Increase In Westchester: Here's How Much It Will Rise As New Year Begins Minimum Wage Increase In Westchester: Here's How Much It Will Rise As New Year Begins
Minimum Wage Increase In Westchester: Here's How Much It Will Rise As New Year Begins As the New Year draws closer, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding residents that the state's minimum wage will increase as soon as the ball drops.  Beginning on Monday, Jan. 1, the minimum wage in New York City, Westchester County, and Long Island will go up to $ 16 per hour, and $15 per hour for the rest of the state, Hochul reminded residents on Wednesday, Dec. 27.  Earlier Report - Minimum Wage To Go Up In New York: Here's When, How Much Additionally, the minimum wage for home care aides will increase to $18.55 per hour in New York City, Westchester, and Lon…

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