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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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Business
Hit The Links: 2 New Indoor Golf Businesses To Open In Greenburgh Hit The Links: 2 New Indoor Golf Businesses To Open In Greenburgh
Hit The Links: 2 New Indoor Golf Businesses To Open In Greenburgh For those who love to golf but find it too cold to be outside, two upcoming businesses in Westchester County will help scratch the itch.  Two new indoor golf simulator locations will open in Greenburgh on Central Park Avenue, Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said.  The first business, X-Golf, was approved by the town's Planning Board and will be located in the former Walgreens space at 870 Central Park Ave., Feiner said.  The former Walgreens space at 870 Central Park Avenue in Greenburgh, where X-Golf will be located.Google Maps street view The second business, Golfzon, is currently under …

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Police & Fire
Update: Carjacking Suspect Caught By K9 Unit In Yonkers Apartment Update: Carjacking Suspect Caught By K9 Unit In Yonkers Apartment
Update: Carjacking Suspect Caught By K9 Unit In Yonkers Apartment A carjacking suspect who stole a minivan was tracked to Westchester County and caught hiding in an apartment by a K9 unit, police said.  Earlier Report - Carjacking Suspect Tracked To Yonkers On Thursday, Feb. 9, around 8:50 a.m., the suspect allegedly approached a 36-year-old man who was inside his parked Toyota Sienna minivan in the northeast Bronx by the intersection of White Plains Road and Nereid Avenue. The suspect then asked to be taken somewhere, and when the man replied he was not a taxi driver, the suspect punched him and stole the minivan, driving northbound on&nbs…

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Police & Fire
Fake Phone Calls Increase In Hudson Valley: Scammers Impersonating Banks, Police Fake Phone Calls Increase In Hudson Valley: Scammers Impersonating Banks, Police
Fake Phone Calls Increase In Hudson Valley: Scammers Impersonating Banks, Police Authorities in the region are warning of an increase in fake phone calls coming from scammers who impersonate banks or police officers to solicit money or personal information.  The uptick in phone scams has been happening in Putnam County over several days, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday, Feb. 8.  Some of the scam calls have been coming from individuals posing as employees of financial institutions to attempt to solicit credit card and bank account information.  Other calls have come from a person posing as a police officer, who will then claim to…

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Traffic
Lane Closures: Busy Roadway In Mount Pleasant To Be Affected For More Than Week Lane Closures: Busy Roadway In Mount Pleasant To Be Affected For More Than Week
Lane Closures: Busy Roadway In Mount Pleasant To Be Affected For More Than Week Commuters are being warned that a major state route in Northern Westchester will soon be affected by lane closures.  Starting on Tuesday, Feb. 14, one lane of State Route 9A in both directions will close between State Route 117 in Mount Pleasant and US Route 9 in Ossining, the New York Department of Transportation announced.  The closures will be in effect on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Wednesday, Feb. 22, weather permitting. The lane closures are being implemented to allow for roadway work. 

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Police & Fire
Standoff: Man Held Woman Against Will In Apartment In Mount Vernon, Police Say Standoff: Man Held Woman Against Will In Apartment In Mount Vernon, Police Say
Standoff: Man Held Woman Against Will In Apartment In Mount Vernon, Police Say After several hours of negotiations, a man surrendered to police after holding a woman against her will in a Westchester County apartment, authorities said.  The incident started in the early morning of Friday, Feb. 10, around 3 a.m., when distressed family members told Mount Vernon Police that a woman was being held against her will at 29 East 4th St. and had sent concerning text messages about the situation.  Several officers and members of the department's Police Emergency Services Unit then established a perimeter around the apartment and began negotiations with the …

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Police & Fire
Pole Comes Crashing Down On Rolled-Over Car In Vernon Pole Comes Crashing Down On Rolled-Over Car In Vernon
Pole Comes Crashing Down On Rolled-Over Car In Vernon A person had to be rescued through a sunroof after their vehicle rolled over in Vernon, causing a telephone pole to come crashing down.  The crash happened during the early morning of Friday, Feb. 10 around 2 a.m., when police and firefighters were sent to the area of 248 Vernon Ave. for a report of a rolled-over vehicle, according to the Vernon Fire Department.  After arriving at the scene, officials found a rolled-over car with a fallen telephone pole on top of it. Luckily though, the power lines had stayed intact and were not touching the vehicle.  Police helped the occup…

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Business
'Extraordinary' New Restaurant Opens In Stratford 'Extraordinary' New Restaurant Opens In Stratford
'Extraordinary' New Restaurant Opens In Stratford A new restaurant in Stratford that serves sandwiches, wings, tacos, and more will soon hold an official grand opening celebration.  House of Flavorz, which launched a soft opening in December 2022 and is located at 1055 Main St., before opening Wednesday, Feb. 8. The new eatery, owned by Aaron Kearse and located at the former site of Vira Deli, serves both breakfast and lunch.  Those seeking hearty breakfast options can choose from meals such as Belgian Waffles, shrimp and grits, or omelets. Lunch options include Birria tacos, chicken wings, and buttermilk fried ch…

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Schools
US Attorney Investigating School District, Superintendent In Mount Vernon US Attorney Investigating School District, Superintendent In Mount Vernon
US Attorney Investigating School District, Superintendent In Mount Vernon A school district in Westchester County has confirmed that it is under investigation by federal officials.  The Mount Vernon School District as well as Superintendent Waveline Bennett-Conroy are currently under investigation by the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York, the school district announced on Friday, Feb. 10.  The investigation is centering on records associated with grants previously given to the district by the federal government, school officials said. The district said it would cooperate with the probe.  "The Board of Educa…

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Police & Fire
LEGO Thief: Man Steals Over $3K In Plastic Bricks From South Windsor Target LEGO Thief: Man Steals Over $3K In Plastic Bricks From South Windsor Target
Lego Thief: Man Steals Over $3K In Plastic Bricks From South Windsor Target A man faces larceny charges after stealing thousands of dollars in LEGO sets from a Target in Connecticut. New Haven resident Glenn London, age 37, was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 9 by police on two active arrest warrants, both related to larcenies from the Target in South Windsor, located at 125 Buckland Hills Dr., according to Windsor PD Sergeant Mark Cleverdon.   London allegedly stole $1,709.92 of the popular toy plastic bricks on Friday, Oct. 21, and then stole $1,419.94 worth of sets on Wednesday, Oct. 26.  London was presented at Manchester Superior Court on Thursday, …

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Police & Fire
Carjacking Suspect Tracked To Yonkers Carjacking Suspect Tracked To Yonkers
Carjacking Suspect Tracked To Yonkers Police are investigating after a carjacking suspect was tracked to in a part of Westchester County. The incident happened on Thursday, Feb. 9, after the carjacking happened in the Bronx. The suspect was then tracked to Yonkers, where they were caught and placed in custody, Yonkers Police announced around 10:30 a.m.  Members of the Yonkers Police Department and the Westchester County Department of Public Safety were engaged in activity in the area of 354 Nepperhan Ave. in relation to the car-jacking, authorities said. No shots were fired during the incident despite reports on…

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