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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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Man Illegally Sold Guns Used In Shootings In New Haven, Hamden, Officials Say Man Illegally Sold Guns Used In Shootings In New Haven, Hamden, Officials Say
Man Illegally Sold Guns Used In Shootings In New Haven, Hamden, Officials Say A man will spend nearly a decade in prison for trafficking guns into Connecticut that ended up being used in shootings in New Haven and Hamden.  Marquis Pollard, age 42, of Yemassee, South Carolina, was sentenced to eight years in prison on Monday, Feb. 27 for multiple firearm offenses related to an illegal gun trafficking operation, according to the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut.  Authorities learned of the operation in the spring of 2021, when Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Task Force officers learned that Pollard had u…

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Police & Fire
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Spills Fuel On Snow-Covered I-84 Stretch Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Spills Fuel On Snow-Covered I-84 Stretch
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Spills Fuel On Snow-Covered I-84 Stretch Fuel had to be cleaned from a snow-covered stretch of Interstate 84  in Connecticut following a crash involving a tractor-trailer.  The crash happened in Tolland County on Tuesday morning, Feb. 28, when an Amazon tractor-trailer crashed on Interstate 84 westbound in Willington between Exit 71 and Exit 72, according to state police.  The tractor-trailer became jackknifed and spilled fuel as a result of the crash, police said. Officials from the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and Environmental Services, Inc. then responded to the scene and were able to clean up the s…

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17-Year-Old Goes Missing From Yonkers, May Be With Infant 17-Year-Old Goes Missing From Yonkers, May Be With Infant
17-Year-Old Goes Missing From Yonkers, May Be With Infant Authorities are looking for a 17-year-old who has been missing from Westchester for nearly a month.  Jaden Santiago, age 17, went missing from Yonkers on Wednesday, Feb. 8, and has not been seen since, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.  Santiago is described as Hispanic, five feet ten inches tall, and 138 pounds.  Officials said that he may be with a juvenile girl and an infant.  Anyone with information regarding Santiago's whereabouts is asked to call Yonkers Police at 1-914-377-7900. 

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Business
'Exciting' Restaurant In Hudson Valley Praised For 'Fresh' Food 'Exciting' Restaurant In Hudson Valley Praised For 'Fresh' Food
'Exciting' Restaurant In Hudson Valley Praised For 'Fresh' Food Hudson Valley residents seeking a taste of authentic Vietnamese and Szechuan cuisine will need to look no further.  Putnam County's Pho 6, located in Mahopac at 734 Route 6 across from the Mahopac Firehouse, is the perfect place for those seeking a little more variety in food options.  Notable dishes served by the eatery include Pho, a kind of noodle soup, in addition to Banh-Mi sandwiches, numerous vermicelli and chicken options, stir-fry, and rice.  Pho 6, located in Mahopac at 734 US-6 across from the Mahopac Firehouse.Google Maps street view One popular Pho dish offered is the "Pho…

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Seen Her? 16-Year-Old Goes Missing From Yonkers Seen Her? 16-Year-Old Goes Missing From Yonkers
Seen Her? 16-Year-Old Goes Missing From Yonkers A 16-year-old girl from Westchester County has been missing for more than a month.  Yonkers resident Shakura Webb-McCullough has been missing since Friday, Jan. 27, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.  Webb-McCullough is described as Black and has black hair and brown eyes. She is five feet five inches and 115 pounds.  Anyone with any information regarding Webb-McCullough's whereabouts is asked to call Yonkers Police at 1-914-377-7900. 

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Police & Fire
Dog Found Tied To Tree, Left Overnight In Yonkers Park Dog Found Tied To Tree, Left Overnight In Yonkers Park
Dog Found Tied To Tree, Left Overnight In Yonkers Park A pit bull puppy left tied to a tree over the span of a night in Westchester County was saved by police.  On Sunday, Feb. 26, police in Yonkers responded to Smith O’Hara Levine Park behind Wolffe Street after they were notified about the puppy.  There, they found the pit bull tied to a tree. It was likely that the dog was stuck there for the entirety of the night before, according to Yonkers Police.  After finding the poor animal and freeing it, police then took it to the Friends of Yonkers Animal Shelter. If no one claims ownership of the dog in a week, it will then be put up for adoptio…

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27-Year-Old Who Graduated From College In NY Killed In Israel Terrorist Attack 27-Year-Old Who Graduated From College In NY Killed In Israel Terrorist Attack
27-Year-Old Who Graduated From College In NY Killed In Israel Terrorist Attack A 27-year-old Connecticut man who graduated from a university in New York was killed in a terrorist attack in Israel.  Elan Ganeles, who grew up in West Hartford and attended the Hebrew High School of New England, died in an attack in near Jericho in the West Bank Monday night, Feb. 27, according to US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides. Ganeles' death was announced by his synagogue, Young Israel of West Hartford, which called the attack "brutal" in an email sent to congregants.  #ISRAEL: The 27-year-old American- Israeli man was pronounced dead after today's terrorist shooting on Route 90…

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Schools
Mount Pleasant, Valhalla, Hawthorne School Districts Have Delayed Starts As Winter Storm Nears Mount Pleasant, Valhalla, Hawthorne School Districts Have Delayed Starts As Winter Storm Nears
Mount Pleasant, Valhalla, Hawthorne School Districts Have Delayed Starts As Winter Storm Nears As an upcoming winter storm threatens to dump several inches of snow in the region, several school districts in Westchester have announced delayed starts and closures to account for snow cleanup.  Related Story - Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Major Winter Storm Headed To Region The announcements followed predictions of between 6 to 8 inches of snow that is expected to accompany a storm beginning on Monday night, Feb. 27, and lasting into Tuesday morning, Feb. 28.  The storm will likely bring the first widespread plowable snowfall of the season an…

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Police & Fire
Bomb Threat Made At Peekskill City Court: Prompts Evacuation Bomb Threat Made At Peekskill City Court: Prompts Evacuation
Bomb Threat Made At Peekskill City Court: Prompts Evacuation A court in Northern Westchester was evacuated and searched following a bomb threat, police said.  On Monday, Feb. 27, around 10:20 a.m., police were sent to Peekskill City Court after a report of a possible bomb threat that had been placed, according to Peekskill Police.  Both Peekskill and New York State Court officers then evacuated the building, and K9 units with the Peekskill and Westchester County police departments commenced a sweep of the facility and surrounding area.  Ultimately, nothing was found, and the area was deemed safe at 11:30 a.m. Court personnel was then …

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Schools
Yale Student To Appear On Jeopardy! High School Reunion Tournament: Former Champion Yale Student To Appear On Jeopardy! High School Reunion Tournament: Former Champion
Yale Student To Appear On Jeopardy! High School Reunion Tournament: Former Champion A Yale University student and former Jeopardy! champion will soon return to the show as part of a new spin on the show's College Championship.  Related Story - 'Jeopardy!': Stamford Native To Compete In High School Reunion Tourney Yale University senior Claire Sattler will appear on the popular quiz show on Monday, Feb. 27. She previously appeared on the show's Teen Tournament which was aired in 2018. Sattler, who is originally from Bonita Springs, Florida, will face off against Rohan Kapileshwari of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and Rhea Sinha of Chatham, New Jersey during her…

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