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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.

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Police & Fire

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 …

by Ben Crnic

02/27/2023

Schools

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…

by Ben Crnic

02/27/2023

Police & Fire

'Giving, Generous' Family Loses Home On Son's Birthday In Mohegan Lake A beloved family from Northern Westchester that lost their home in a fire and is known for often lending help to their community is now receiving an outpouring of support in return. The Palmiotto family lost their Mohegan Lake home on Mohegan Avenue in a fire that started on the night of Saturday, Feb. 25 around 7:30 p.m., the same day as their son's birthday. The Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department responded to the fire and was able to put it out, but not before the home was lost. Luckily, the family emerged without any injuries, but their dog, Rocky, is now in crit…

by Ben Crnic

02/27/2023

Business

Popular Eatery Expands To CT, Opens Location In Fairfield A popular fast-casual eatery has just launched its first location in Connecticut. Just Salad, a restaurant chain based in New York City, opened the eatery in Fairfield at 2267 Black Rock Turnpike (Route 58) in late January. Offering over 15 chef-designed salads, wraps, warm bowls, avocado toast, soups, and smoothies, the eatery aims to bring "health and sustainability" to Fairfield, a spokesperson for the restaurant said. Some of these salads include popular menu items such as the Crispy Chicken Poblano, Thai Chicken Crunch, and Tokyo Supergreens, which are known as "Iconic Salads." W…

by Ben Crnic

02/27/2023

Lifestyle

Norwalk Woman Wins $50K In Lottery Ticket Purchased At Stop & Shop A lucky Connecticut woman is thousands of dollars richer after buying a winning lottery ticket at a Stop & Shop. The winning 5X The Money 16th Edition ticket was bought in Fairfield County by Jennifer Wisnieski of Norwalk at the Stop & Shop #662 located in Norwalk at 380 Main Ave., according to the Connecticut Lottery. The winning ticket was worth $50,000 and was purchased on Friday, Feb. 24, officials said.

by Ben Crnic

02/27/2023

Police & Fire

Mamaroneck Sees Rise In Home Burglaries: Here's What Police Are Doing In Response As a town in Westchester experiences more residential burglaries, police are taking action to prevent them as well as giving tips to homeowners to avoid being victimized. According to authorities, the town of Mamaroneck has seen an "uptick" in residential burglaries over the last three months, which has also been seen as a trend across the county as well, the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department said. In response to the burglaries, the department said it is "vigorously investigating" each incident and also working with county, state, and federal partner agencies to combat the in…

by Ben Crnic

02/27/2023

Business

'Feline-Only Hotel, Spa' Coming To Scarsdale For Cat Lovers An upcoming hotel that will serve as a purr-fect destination for cat lovers and their feline friends is set to open in Westchester. The Happy Cat Hotel & Spa will open in Scarsdale at 313 Central Park Ave. in the late spring of 2023, hotel officials announced this week. The hotel will be the first such location to open in New York, and will serve as a "custom-built oasis for cats and cat owners," hotel officials said in an announcement. The "luxury, feline-only hotel and spa" will feature 25 individually-themed suites ranging from 30 to 60 square feet that will include cat-centric …

by Ben Crnic

02/27/2023

Police & Fire

Passerby Chases, Nabs Robbery Suspect Until Cops Arrive In Port Chester: Police Police had help solving a robbery in Westchester when a pedestrian chased down and held the suspect until authorities arrived. The incident happened on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 25, when police in Port Chester learned that a travel agency and money transfer business on North Main Street was in the process of being robbed. After heading to the scene, Port Chester Police learned that the suspect had confronted the store clerk, assaulted her, and stolen a substantial amount of cash from the register before running on foot. As authorities began the search for the suspect, they then …

by Ben Crnic

02/27/2023

Police & Fire

Bank Robber Gets Away With Money In CT, Police Asking For Help Finding Suspect Authorities are searching for a suspect who robbed a bank in Madison before driving away from the scene. The robbery happened on Friday, Feb. 24 around 10:50 a.m., when police responded to the Essex Savings Bank located at 99 Durham Rd. to investigate the incident. Authorities discovered that a white man described as 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds with a tan complexion had passed a note to the teller demanding money without displaying or implying that he had a weapon. He was then given an undisclosed amount of cash before leaving the scene in a maroon Subaru …

by Ben Crnic

02/26/2023

Police & Fire

Man Steals Clothes From BJ's Club In Yorktown, Caught In Traffic Stop: Police A man faces charges after making away with numerous pieces of clothing from a BJ's Wholesale Club in Northern Westchester, police said. The theft happened on Monday, Dec. 12 around 8:30 p.m., when police were notified of a larceny at the BJ's Club located in Yorktown at 3303 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 21. After investigating the incident, police determined that the suspect had stolen five items of clothing worth $98 from display shelves and had left the store without trying to pay for them. An arrest warrant was then issued for the suspect, who was …

by Ben Crnic

02/26/2023

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