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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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Damaging Wind Gusts Knock Out Power To Thousands In CT: These Are Most Affected Areas Damaging Wind Gusts Knock Out Power To Thousands In CT: These Are Most Affected Areas
Damaging Wind Gusts Knock Out Power To Thousands In CT: These Are Most Affected Areas Over 13,000 customers are without electricity in Connecticut thanks to howling winds that have downed trees and broken branches throughout the state.  The winds arrived on Monday, March 11, and are likely to continue through the evening hours, with some isolated gusts as high as 60 miles per hour, according to weather reports.  Earlier Report - Latest Update: Dangerous Wind Gusts Of 50 MPH Or Higher Could Cause Power Outages Thanks to the wild winds, which pose a great risk to trees and branches already made vulnerable by saturated soil conditions and extra sap weight, thous…

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Damaging Wind Gusts Knock Out Power In Northern Westchester, Putnam Damaging Wind Gusts Knock Out Power In Northern Westchester, Putnam
Damaging Wind Gusts Knock Out Power In Northern Westchester, Putnam Thanks to powerful wind gusts battering the region, thousands of customers in Westchester and Putnam counties are stuck without power.  The gusty conditions arrived just after daybreak on Monday, March 11, and are expected to last through the late evening hours, according to the latest weather reports.  Related Report - Latest Update: Dangerous Wind Gusts Of 50 MPH Or Higher Could Cause Power Outages The winds, which range from 20 to 60 miles per hour, have caused trees and branches already made vulnerable by wet soil conditions and sap weight to fall, resulting in thousands…

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Real Estate
Elegant 95-Year-Old Cottage On 40-Acre Property In Western Mass Hits Market For $5.5M Elegant 95-Year-Old Cottage On 40-Acre Property In Western Mass Hits Market For $5.5M
Elegant 95-Year-Old Cottage On 40-Acre Property In Western Mass Hits Market For $5.5M Those looking to combine early 20th-century grandeur with more modern sensibilities will want to check out a $5.5 million cottage now on sale in Berkshire County.   The 10-bedroom and 8-bath cottage, located in Berkshire County at 101 and 107 Yokun Ave. in Lenox, is now on sale for $5.5 million, according to its Zillow listing.  The residence, built in 1929, has been restored for modern life yet retains its original configuration. The 11,748-square-foot property includes a smaller mid-century modern residence at 95 Yokun Ave.  The main house's design is a great example …

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Police & Fire
Vehicle Rollover Snaps Pole, Shuts Down Busy Road In New Castle Vehicle Rollover Snaps Pole, Shuts Down Busy Road In New Castle
Vehicle Rollover Snaps Pole, Shuts Down Busy Road In New Castle A vehicle rollover in Northern Westchester damaged a telephone pole and caused a temporary closure on a busy road. The incident happened on Saturday, March 9 just before 2 p.m., when a car rolled over on Route 133 in New Castle and hit a pole, snapping it in half, according to the Millwood Fire Department.  Arriving emergency responders and police soon shut down the road while members of the Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps evaluated the driver.  Crews responded to the scene for around an hour and a half. 

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Police & Fire
Fugitive Caught With Meth After Lengthy Pursuit In Hudson Valley: Police Fugitive Caught With Meth After Lengthy Pursuit In Hudson Valley: Police
Fugitive Caught With Meth After Lengthy Pursuit In Hudson Valley: Police A fugitive wanted in another state was caught with methamphetamine after leading authorities on a long chase throughout the Hudson Valley in an unregistered vehicle with switched plates, police said. New Jersey resident Sean McDermott, age 34, of Hoboken, was arrested on Wednesday, March 6 following a pursuit that began in Westchester and ended in Putnam County, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday, March 11.  According to authorities, at around 12:15 p.m. on the day of McDermott's arrest, a vehicle that fled a traffic stop in Elmsford traveled into Putnam County…

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Week-Long Lane Closures To Affect Sprain Brook Parkway Between Yonkers, Mount Pleasant Week-Long Lane Closures To Affect Sprain Brook Parkway Between Yonkers, Mount Pleasant
Week-Long Lane Closures To Affect Sprain Brook Parkway Between Yonkers, Mount Pleasant A series of lane closures are scheduled to affect traffic on a busy parkway in Westchester for a week, officials announced.  Multiple single and double lane closures are scheduled for both directions of the Sprain Brook Parkway between the Bronx River Parkway in Yonkers and the Taconic State Parkway in Mount Pleasant beginning on Monday, March 11, and continuing through Friday, March 15, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The closures are scheduled to last between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily to allow roadway work.

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CT Dentist Gets Prison Time For Tax Evasion: Ordered To Pay Over $240K To IRS CT Dentist Gets Prison Time For Tax Evasion: Ordered To Pay Over $240K To IRS
CT Dentist Gets Prison Time For Tax Evasion: Ordered To Pay Over $240K To IRS A 66-year-old dentist from Connecticut will spend time in prison for failing to file federal income tax returns for several years, officials announced. New London County resident Boulos Hanna of East Lyme, also known as "Paul Hanna," was sentenced on Wednesday, March 6 to ten months in prison for tax evasion, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut announced.  According to federal officials, Hanna owns New London-based dental practice Paul Hanna DMD PC and accepts fees from patients in personal checks, cash, and credit card payments. He also owns the building…

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Real Estate
Construction To Begin On Upscale Residences At Summit Club Golf Course In Armonk Construction To Begin On Upscale Residences At Summit Club Golf Course In Armonk
Construction To Begin On Upscale Residences At Summit Club Golf Course In Armonk An all-new luxury condominium community will soon be built at a renowned country club in Northern Westchester.  The Summit Club Residences, which will include 72 upscale luxury condominiums, will be built at The Summit Club in Armonk in 2024, according to the project's developers.  The residences, which were designed by Greenwich, Connecticut-based Granoff Architects, are being developed by JBM Realty and Florida East Coast Realty.  The 72 two and three-bedroom units will be priced from $3 million and will span six buildings offering four single-level floorpla…

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Beardsley Zoo Announces Death Of Beloved Golden Lion Tamarin Beardsley Zoo Announces Death Of Beloved Golden Lion Tamarin
Beardsley Zoo Announces Death Of Beloved Golden Lion Tamarin A popular Connecticut zoo has announced the tragic death of a much-loved golden lion tamarin who died after an unviable birth.  On Thursday, March 7, The Beardsley Zoo, located in the Fairfield County city of Bridgeport, announced the death of Cricket, a 6-year-old golden lion tamarin.  According to the zoo, Cricket died immediately after an unviable birth. Per the zoo's standard practices and procedures, a post-mortem examination was then conducted at the site and samples were sent for further testing, a spokesperson said. Zoo Director Gregg Dancho mourned the loss of Cricket in…

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Scarsdale Native Paul Heyman To Be Inducted Into WWE Hall Of Fame Scarsdale Native Paul Heyman To Be Inducted Into WWE Hall Of Fame
Scarsdale Native Paul Heyman To Be Inducted Into WWE Hall Of Fame Successful professional wrestling manager and Westchester native Paul Heyman is set to take his well-deserved place in the WWE Hall of Fame.  Heyman's induction into the Hall of Fame Class of 2024 was announced by the WWE on Monday, March 4. A native of Scarsdale, Heyman, age 58, began his career in pro wrestling with World Championship Wrestling in the late 1980s under the ring name Paul E. Dangerously, managing Steve Austin, Arn Anderson, and Rick Rude.  He soon became well-known for his brash attitude and the oversized 1980s-era mobile phone that he was often seen us…

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