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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
Missing Man Who Was Traveling To CT Found Safe, Police Say Missing Man Who Was Traveling To CT Found Safe, Police Say
Missing Man Who Was Traveling To CT Found Safe, Police Say New Update:  A man who was reported missing while traveling to a town in Connecticut has been found safe, police said.  Clinton Crandall, age 54, was found after being reported missing on Thursday, Feb. 15 while traveling from Maine to the Tolland County town of Vernon, Vernon Police announced.  Further information about where he was located was not released.  Original Report: Authorities are asking the public to be on the lookout for a man who went missing while traveling to a town in Connecticut.  Clinton Crandall, age 54, went missing while traveling to the To…

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Lifestyle
New 'Evocative' Mural To Adorn Yonkers Waterfront, Feature Augmented Reality Component New 'Evocative' Mural To Adorn Yonkers Waterfront, Feature Augmented Reality Component
New 'Evocative' Mural To Adorn Yonkers Waterfront, Feature Augmented Reality Component A busy waterfront in Westchester will soon be beautified by a new mural that will bring both vibrant color and an augmented reality component brought to life by smartphones.  A new mural titled "We The People" by artist CJ Priester will be installed at the Yonkers Waterfront on the MTA retaining wall directly in front of the Yonkers Riverfront Library, Yonkers Arts announced. The art installation will showcase Yonkers as a community that features a "diverse melting pot," according to the organization.  "This evocative piece reflects the unique spirit and diverse cultural tapestry…

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Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Shooting Detective In New Bedford Busted Stepping Off Flight In Boston Man Accused Of Shooting Detective In New Bedford Busted Stepping Off Flight In Boston
Man Accused Of Shooting Detective In New Bedford Busted Stepping Off Flight In Boston An 18-year-old man wanted in connection with the shooting of a detective in Massachusetts was immediately arrested after stepping off an international flight in Boston, police announced. Denzel Gomes, age 18, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 14 by local, state, and federal authorities after stepping off an international flight at Logan International Airport, Massachusetts State Police announced.  According to police, Gomes was wanted in connection with the shooting of an undercover New Bedford police detective on July 17, 2023.  On the day of the shooting, the detective had b…

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Police & Fire
Drunk Drivers Nabbed In Yorktown Crashes After Super Bowl: Police Drunk Drivers Nabbed In Yorktown Crashes After Super Bowl: Police
Drunk Drivers Nabbed In Yorktown Crashes After Super Bowl: Police A man and woman both face drunk driving charges in connection to two separate crashes in Northern Westchester that occurred after the Super Bowl, police announced. The two crashes both happened in Yorktown on Sunday night, Feb. 11, and early Monday morning, Feb. 12, Yorktown Police announced on Wednesday, Feb. 14.  The first of the incidents happened on Sunday around 11 p.m., when a vehicle left the scene of a crash in the area of Crossways Road, according to the department. Responding officers were able to get a description of the vehicle and found it on Barger Street. Police then tr…

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Schools
Harrison High School Cheerleading Team Wins National Title: 'Hard To Put Into Words' Harrison High School Cheerleading Team Wins National Title: 'Hard To Put Into Words'
Harrison High School Cheerleading Team Wins National Title: 'Hard To Put Into Words' A Westchester high school cheerleading team's hard work has paid off with some spectacular results.  After a long journey, the members of the Harrison High School Cheerleading Team are now national champions after competing in the Universal Cheerleaders Association's 2024 National High School Championships.  The team emerged as the top victors in the Small Varsity Division II Game Day championship along with Union-Endicott High School from Endicott, New York.  In an Instagram post celebrating the win, the team thanked everyone who lent their support along the way.&…

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News
Community Rallies To Raise Tuition Funds For Sons of Mass Father Who Died Suddenly Community Rallies To Raise Tuition Funds For Sons of Mass Father Who Died Suddenly
Community Rallies To Raise Tuition Funds For Sons of Mass Father Who Died Suddenly In an amazing display of generosity, a Massachusetts community has raised over $150,000 in college tuition funds for the children of a beloved father following his sudden death from a heart attack.  The rush of support came after the sudden death of 47-year-old Middlesex County resident Kalaiarasu Mani of Lexington on Saturday, Feb. 3, caused by a sudden and massive heart attack.  In the days after Mani's death, his sister-in-law, Sangeetha Govindarajan, created a GoFundMe page to help raise money for his children's future.  "The shock of Kalai's sudden death …

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Lifestyle
Update: Hudson Valley HS Student With 'Heart Of Giant' Gets Paid Trip To Super Bowl Update: Hudson Valley HS Student With 'Heart Of Giant' Gets Paid Trip To Super Bowl
Update: Hudson Valley HS Student With 'Heart Of Giant' Gets Paid Trip To Super Bowl A Hudson Valley high school student who has persevered despite his cerebral palsy diagnosis and was presented with an award from the New York Giants was also able to enjoy a free trip to the Super Bowl.  Putnam County high schooler Eduardo Recinos, a student at Putnam Valley High School, was presented with the 2023 Heart of a Giant award by the New York Giants in early December 2023. In addition to getting the chance to meet Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, Recinos was also gifted four tickets to the Super Bowl, which was held on Sunday, Feb. 11.  Earlier Rep…

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Police & Fire
Speeding Motorist Nabbed After Leading Officers On Chase In Hudson Valley: Police Speeding Motorist Nabbed After Leading Officers On Chase In Hudson Valley: Police
Speeding Motorist Nabbed After Leading Officers On Chase In Hudson Valley: Police A 23-year-old man was arrested after leading police on a chase in the Hudson Valley until his motorcycle became disabled, authorities said. The incident began in Putnam County on Saturday, Feb. 10, when Carmel Police officers spotted a motorcyclist traveling at high speed on Route 6 in Mahopac. An officer tried pulling him over, but instead, the motorcyclist sped off, according to Carmel Police Lt. Michael Bodo. Police then began pursuing the motorcycle and eventually caught up with it on Route 6 in the area of the Reed Memorial Library in Carmel. There, the driver tried making a U-tur…

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Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Driving Drunk With 2 Small Children In Vehicle In Ardsley Man Accused Of Driving Drunk With 2 Small Children In Vehicle In Ardsley
Man Accused Of Driving Drunk With 2 Small Children In Vehicle In Ardsley A Hudson Valley man faces felony drunk driving charges after he was found to be traveling in Westchester with two young children in his car while intoxicated, police announced. Rockland County resident Frankln Agualsaca Caiza of Spring Valley, age 28, was arrested on Saturday, Feb. 10 after he was caught driving while intoxicated with children in his car, New York State Police announced on Monday, Feb. 12. According to police, on the day of Agualsaca Caiza's arrest around 5:30 a.m., troopers pulled over a vehicle traveling on Interstate 87 in Ardsley for vehicle and traffic violat…

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Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Missing Man In CT Alert Issued For Missing Man In CT
Alert Issued For Missing Man In CT Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a missing man in Connecticut.  Justin Shvetz, age 40, was last seen in the Tolland County town of Vernon in the area of Old Town Road, Vernon Police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 13 around 2:15 p.m. Shvetz is described as 5-foot-6 and 135 pounds, police said. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to call the Vernon Police Department at 860-872-9126.  Click the Facebook icon below to share this story.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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