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Ben Crnic

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bcrnic@dailyvoice.com

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.

Ben Crnic's Contributions

Police & Fire

22-Year-Old Nabbed For Making 'Ghost Guns' At Cortlandt Home: Police A 22-year-old man faces numerous felony weapon charges after authorities discovered that he was manufacturing "ghost guns" at his Northern Westchester home, police said. Cortlandt resident Nicholas Zito, age 22, was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 15 at his home on Langeloth Drive, Westchester County Police announced. According to the department, Zito's arrest was the result of a multi-agency investigation conducted with the help of the New York State Police, FBI Westchester Safe Streets Task Force, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, and the…

by Ben Crnic

08/15/2023

Business

New Eatery Off To 'Absolutely Amazing' Start In Yorktown: 'Friendly, Welcoming' An all-new restaurant in Northern Westchester has already made an immediate impression on patrons in the area who cannot stop raving about the establishment's food and warm atmosphere. Our Place Kitchen and Bar, located in Yorktown at 334 Underhill Ave., opened for business on Thursday, July 27, and has since been met with resounding success, the owners said on social media. "Our FIRST few weeks open have been absolutely amazing!!!" they wrote, adding, "We have been warmly welcomed by this community and we couldn’t be happier to be here!" View this post on Instagram…

by Ben Crnic

08/15/2023

News

Scarsdale Makes List Of 'Most Envied' Lifestyles In America, Report Says A village in Westchester is apparently making people green with envy, as a new report has named a county suburb as having one of the most sought-after lifestyles in America. The village of Scarsdale has made it on a list of suburbs with the "most envied lifestyles" across the country, according to a report from Moving Feedback released on Monday, Aug. 14. The village took spot No. 104 on the list out of the 175 suburbs that were included. The rankings were determined by an online panel survey of 3,000 adults based on age, gender, and geography, the organiza…

by Ben Crnic

08/15/2023

Police & Fire

Hazardous Materials Found Inside Burning Home In Pound Ridge While fighting a blaze at a Northern Westchester residence, firefighters had to quickly evacuate the building after finding hazardous materials inside. The fire happened on Sunday, Aug. 13 around 8:15 a.m., when firefighters from numerous departments responded to a home in Pound Ridge on Salem Road (Route 124) that had ignited. According to the Bedford Hills Fire Department, arriving crews found heavy flames coming out of the two-story wood-frame building. Soon, a total of five tankers were requested to the scene to help with the effort. While the fight to put out the fla…

by Ben Crnic

08/15/2023

Business

Popular CT Restaurant Moving To New Location: 'Good Things Coming' After five successful years, a Venezuelan eatery in New Haven County will soon be beginning a new chapter in another location. Mosaico Cuisine, located in Branford at 539 Main St., will be moving to another location after its last day of business on Saturday, Aug. 26, the owners announced on social media earlier in the month. The owners did not cite a reason for the move but thanked customers for their support in the five years that the Branford location has been open. "Without you, we would not be able to make it," the owners wrote, adding, "We appreciate all your support." The eate…

by Ben Crnic

08/15/2023

Police & Fire

Identity Theft: Man Caught Using Victim's Name At Yorktown Bank, Police Say A 35-year-old man faces a long list of felony charges after he was caught trying to take out funds in another person's name at a bank in Northern Westchester, police said. The man's arrest stemmed from an incident on Wednesday, Aug. 9, when Yorktown Police received a report of a man trying to cash a check with a Connecticut driver's license at the Chase Bank at 720 Lee Blvd. According to authorities, the bank teller had recognized the man from another transaction that had occurred on Saturday, Aug. 5. This time though, the teller said the man was using a different name, causing …

by Ben Crnic

08/15/2023

Police & Fire

Man Dies After Shooting On I-84 In CT: Suspects At Large Police are searching for the suspects involved in a broad daylight shooting incident on Interstate 84 in Hartford County that left a 36-year-old man dead. The incident happened on Friday, Aug. 11 around 2 p.m., when State Police troopers responded to a report of a crash on I-84 East in the area of Exit 48 in Hartford. According to State Police, arriving troopers determined that two vehicles traveling in the city had entered the highway and that shots had been fired. Two other vehicles were also involved in the collision, police said. Troopers soon found the two occ…

by Ben Crnic

08/14/2023

Police & Fire

New Update: Underage Duo Charged In Fatal Shooting At Yonkers Parking Garage Two teenagers have been charged in a fatal shooting at a Westchester parking garage that left a 16-year-old victim dead, police said. The duo was arrested in connection with an incident that happened on Friday, July 28 at a parking garage in Yonkers at 73-83 Highland Ave., Yonkers Police announced on Monday, Aug. 14. Earlier Report - Fatal Shooting: Victim Found In Parking Garage In Yonkers, Suspect At Large According to the department, on the day of the shooting, around 6:30 p.m., an unconscious male victim was found lying on the ground inside the parking garage. First responders s…

by Ben Crnic

08/14/2023

Police & Fire

Firefighter Hospitalized After Blaze Breaks Out At Home In Larchmont Although a quick response from firefighters to an early morning blaze at a house in Westchester ensured that the occupants escaped unharmed, one first responder was hospitalized as a result of the blaze. The incident happened on Monday, Aug. 14 just after 5:10 a.m., when firefighters in Larchmont raced to a residence at 75 Magnolia Ave. According to the Larchmont Fire Department, crews got to the house within three minutes of the call and found smoke and fire pouring from the residence's roof. Department members then made sure all occupants were out of the house befo…

by Ben Crnic

08/14/2023

Police & Fire

Missing Yonkers Man Found Safe New Update: Garcia was found safe after an "observant tipster" recognized him and called authorities, Yonkers Police announced. "We are thankful that he is safe and thankful to have such observant, caring residents to assist us in our mission," the department said on social media, adding, "We cannot do it without you!" Police said Garcia was found a few blocks from where he had gone missing. Original Report: Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 31-year-old man in Westchester. Justin Garcia, age 31, was last seen in Yonkers in the area of&nbs…

by Ben Crnic

08/14/2023

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