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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

News

Text-To-911 Service Introduced In Hudson Valley: Here's How To Use It Those facing emergency situations in part of the Hudson Valley will now have the option of texting 911 if placing a phone call is not an option, officials said. This tex-to-911 service will now be available for all wireless customers in Putnam County, according to an announcement by the county's Bureau of Emergency Services on Wednesday, May 3. The service is meant for those who cannot call, including individuals who may be deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired. Additionally, the service may benefit those in situations where talking out loud can place them in danger, co…

by Ben Crnic

05/07/2023

News

These CT Hospitals Got 'A' Rating For Patient Safety, Report Says Several hospitals in Connecticut earned the top grade for keeping patients safe, according to a new report. More than 10 hospitals in the state were awarded an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Spring 2023 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals. The new report grades nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country based on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, according to the group. The hospitals in Connecticut to receive the "A"…

by Ben Crnic

05/07/2023

Lifestyle

Norwalk Resident Wins $171K In CT State Lottery Three lucky Connecticut residents have found themselves with a lot more spending money after winning big prizes from lottery tickets. One of the lucky tickets, a prize-winning Fast Play $5 Lightning Fast Cash Progressive ticket worth $171,981, was purchased in Fairfield County on Monday, May 1 by Norwalk resident Rupal S., according to Connecticut Lottery. The ticket was purchased at Warehouse Wine and Spirits located in Norwalk at 390 Westport Ave. A second lucky lottery player also won big on Monday, as a CASH5 ticket worth $100,000 was purchased in Hartford County by a…

by Ben Crnic

05/07/2023

Schools

New Canaan, Westport School Districts Rank Among Top 25 In America, New Report Says Two school districts in Connecticut are among the best in the entire country, according to a new report. In Fairfield County, the Westport, and New Canaan public school districts ranked No. 17 and No. 21 respectively, according to Niche's new 2023 rankings of the top school districts in the country. Niche says it uses "a series of steps to ensure statistical rigor and useful guidance in the school choice experience," according to its website. A detailed explanation of the criteria used to rank the school districts can be read by clicking here. Both districts received a Niche gr…

by Ben Crnic

05/06/2023

Police & Fire

Woman Charged After Dog Found Loose In Traffic In Yorktown: Police A woman faces criminal charges after authorities found her unlicensed dog loose in traffic at night in Northern Westchester, police said. Yorktown resident Kathleen O'Connell, age 30, was served a criminal summons on Wednesday, May 3 for failing to license her dog, a violation of Yorktown town code, according to Yorktown Police. O'Connell's dog was found loose in traffic on a roadway in Yorktown on Dec. 7, 2021, around 8 p.m., and was discovered to have been unlicensed at the time, police said. O'Connell will appear in Yorktown Justice Court on Tuesday, May 9 at 4 p.m.&nb…

by Ben Crnic

05/06/2023

Schools

Scarsdale Union Free School District Ranks In Top 15 In America, New Report Says A school district in Westchester has been recognized as one of the best in the entire country, according to new rankings. The Scarsdale Union Free School District has placed No. 11 in America, according to Niche's new 2023 rankings of the top school districts in the country. According to Niche, the organization uses "a series of steps to ensure statistical rigor and useful guidance in the school choice experience," according to its website. A detailed explanation of the criteria used to rank the school districts can be read by clicking here. In addition to ranking as one …

by Ben Crnic

05/06/2023

Police & Fire

Man Wanted For Posing As Firefighter At CT Ice Cream Shop, Police Say Authorities are looking for a man who allegedly impersonated a fire department official at an ice cream store in Connecticut, police said. In New Haven County, the Milford Police Department has issued an active arrest warrant for 57-year-old Michael Carrion, who allegedly impersonated a Milford Fire Department official on Tuesday, Feb. 21, authorities said. The impersonation allegedly took place at Frosty Twist, located in Milford at 22 Broad St. The arrest warrant is for the following charges: Larceny; Criminal impersonation. Anyone with any information is asked …

by Ben Crnic

05/06/2023

Obituaries

Fairfield Man Who Was Hockey Standout Dies At 55: 'Truly Fearless Person' A Fairfield County man who was a hockey standout and known for his lack of hesitation toward trying new experiences has died after a sudden illness. Fairfield resident Theodore Koster Iglesias died on Sunday, April 30 at the age of 55 after a two-week battle with an aggressive form of leukemia, according to his obituary. Always proud of his upbringing, Iglesias attended the Taft School in Watertown and New England College in Henniker, New Hampshire before going on to play hockey in Canada for the "Junior B" league. A true daredevil, Iglesias was known for h…

by Ben Crnic

05/05/2023

Police & Fire

Duo Falsely Reported Large Fight Behind Store In Brookfield, Police Say Two men were arrested after they allegedly made a false report of an incident over a police radio channel in Fairfield County, authorities said. The incident happened on Tuesday, May 2 between 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., when the Brookfield Police emergency dispatch center received multiple unidentified radio transmissions over their primary radio channel, according to the department. The transmission had requested all available units to respond to the back of the Kohl's Department Store for a large-scale fight in progress. However, Brookfield dispatchers were suspicious, as a similar…

by Ben Crnic

05/05/2023

Police & Fire

Man's Body Found Inside Concrete Tube At Nature Park In New Rochelle: Police Authorities are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a concrete drainage pipe at a hiking park in Westchester. The man's body was found on Thursday night, May 4 just after 7 p.m. at the Nature Study Woods in New Rochelle, according to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary. The remains were found by people who had been out for a walk at the park. The man was found to apparently be homeless and may have been using the drainage pipe for shelter. He is believed to have been dead for several days, O'Leary said. An autops…

by Ben Crnic

05/05/2023

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