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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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Check Your Bill: What To Do If You Are Charged Sales Tax On Home Energy In Westchester Check Your Bill: What To Do If You Are Charged Sales Tax On Home Energy In Westchester
Check Your Bill: What To Do If You Are Charged Sales Tax On Home Energy In Westchester Those who live in Westchester County should check their heating bills to make sure they are not being charged for sales tax, county officials said.  That's because sales tax collection on home energy costs in Westchester County has been suspended through the months of December, January, and February, according to County Executive George Latimer, who is urging residents to make sure this is reflected on their heating bills.  The suspension, which will last until Tuesday, Feb. 28, covers home heating oil, propane, natural gas, electric, coal, and wood for residential heati…

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Man Who Hid In Saw Mill River Admits To Fatally Shooting Victim 5 Times In Yonkers: DA Man Who Hid In Saw Mill River Admits To Fatally Shooting Victim 5 Times In Yonkers: DA
Man Who Hid In Saw Mill River Admits To Fatally Shooting Victim 5 Times In Yonkers: DA A man who hid from police in a river after fatally shooting a victim five times in Westchester County has admitted to his crimes, officials said.  Earlier Report - Man Indicted For Fatal Shooting Of 23-Year-Old Outside Westchester Apartment Complex Yonkers resident Terrence Gonzalez, age 30, pleaded guilty on Thursday, Dec. 22 to killing 23-year-old Lateef Butler outside a Yonkers apartment building on June 26, 2020, according to Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah.  On the day of the shooting, around 6 p.m., during a dispute outside the Whitney Youn…

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Business
'Prepared Perfectly': Restaurant Praised For Authentic Italian Cuisine In Pound Ridge 'Prepared Perfectly': Restaurant Praised For Authentic Italian Cuisine In Pound Ridge
'Prepared Perfectly': Restaurant Praised For Authentic Italian Cuisine In Pound Ridge A well-known restaurant in Northern Westchester is being commended for its cozy setting and well-prepared authentic Italian dishes.  DiNardo's Ristorante Italiano, located in Pound Ridge at 76 Westchester Ave., is known for homemade pasta and pizzas, as well as an extensive collection of wines, according to the business's website.  Fresh ingredients such as seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat, game, seafood, and fine Italian olive oils feature in the restaurant's dishes.  Opened 48 years ago by owner Frank Salvi, the business hopes to offer "a great atmosphere,…

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Weather
Here's Latest Number Of Power Outages In CT Here's Latest Number Of Power Outages In CT
Here's Latest Number Of Power Outages In CT Although crews remain hard at work restoring power in the state, thousands of Connecticut households are still without power as a result of a pre-Christmas storm.  Earlier Report - Crews Working 'Around-The-Clock Shifts' To Restore Power To Thousands In CT: New Update The outages were caused by heavy wind gusts and rainfall throughout the state beginning on Thursday night, Dec. 22, which knocked over trees, branches, and power lines. As of around 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, Eversource reported that just over 55,400 customers were still without power.  Meanwhile, United Illu…

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Police & Fire
One Of Last Covered Bridges In CT Severely Damaged By Backhoe One Of Last Covered Bridges In CT Severely Damaged By Backhoe
One Of Last Covered Bridges In CT Severely Damaged By Backhoe A historic covered bridge in Connecticut was severely damaged after someone towed a backhoe through it, officials said.  The West Cornwall Covered Bridge in Litchfield County, located in West Cornwall by the intersection of Route 128 and Route 7, was damaged on Friday afternoon, Dec. 23, when the backhoe struck multiple wooden beams that support the bridge's roof, according to the state's Department of Transportation.  Because of the severe damage, engineers are now analyzing the bridge, which will be closed for about a week, officials said. Detours have been put in place for people to avo…

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Police & Fire
Post-Storm Freeze Will Cause Icy, Slippery Roads In Putnam County, Sheriff Warns Post-Storm Freeze Will Cause Icy, Slippery Roads In Putnam County, Sheriff Warns
Post-Storm Freeze Will Cause Icy, Slippery Roads In Putnam County, Sheriff Warns Authorities in Putnam County are telling people to stay home, as road conditions are expected to become very slippery very soon.  Earlier Report - Rapid Freeze To Follow New Round Of Rain, Gusty Winds As Cold Front Arrives Because a pre-Christmas storm is set to bring freezing temperatures on Friday night, Dec. 23, roads in the county will likely become icy and hazardous, the Putnam County Sheriff's Department announced.  For those who must drive, police are offering the following tips:  Slow down and leave space between your vehicle and the one in front of you, as it…

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Weather
Crews Working 'Around-The-Clock Shifts' To Restore Power To Thousands In CT: New Update Crews Working 'Around-The-Clock Shifts' To Restore Power To Thousands In CT: New Update
Crews Working 'Around-The-Clock Shifts' To Restore Power To Thousands In CT: New Update Crews are hard at work restoring power to thousands of people in Connecticut that face outages just before Christmas.  Earlier Report - Rapid Freeze To Follow New Round Of Rain, Gusty Winds As Cold Front Arrives The outages were caused by a storm that brought heavy wind gusts and rainfall throughout the state beginning on Thursday night, Dec. 22, knocking over trees, branches, and power lines.  As of around 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, Eversource reported around 62,200 customers without power, according to their outage map.  United Illuminating reported around 500 custom…

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Weather
Powerful Pre-Christmas Storm Causes Flooding In Fairfield Powerful Pre-Christmas Storm Causes Flooding In Fairfield
Powerful Pre-Christmas Storm Causes Flooding In Fairfield A pre-holiday storm system bringing heavy winds and rainfall is causing roads to flood throughout the Connecticut shoreline.  Earlier Report - Rapid Freeze To Follow New Round Of Rain, Gusty Winds As Cold Front Arrives Flooding has been reported by officials throughout the shoreline in municipalities in both Fairfield and New Haven counties.  In the town of Fairfield, fire officials are warning people to avoid the area of Fairfield Beach Road, as the road has become submerged and residents are being assisted by the department's high water rescue unit.  Elsewhere in Fai…

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Police & Fire
Scam Alert: Sweatshirts With Patch Are Fake, Fire Department In Hudson Valley Says Scam Alert: Sweatshirts With Patch Are Fake, Fire Department In Hudson Valley Says
Scam Alert: Sweatshirts With Patch Are Fake, Fire Department In Hudson Valley Says A fire department in the Hudson Valley is warning people not to buy fake sweatshirts that scammers are offering online.  The sweatshirts display a patch with the name of the Lake Carmel Fire Department and are offered by different users on Facebook, including one by the name of "Shawon Rohan Amhad," which the department reported and blocked.  "We are NOT selling these and have NEVER authorized the use of our patch for anyone else to do so!" the department said in a post on Friday, Dec. 23, adding, " In the event we ever have shirts available for sale they will be sold directly fro…

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Obituaries
'Beyond Grateful': Foundation Pays Off Mortgage Of Late Yonkers Sergeant 'Beyond Grateful': Foundation Pays Off Mortgage Of Late Yonkers Sergeant
'Beyond Grateful': Foundation Pays Off Mortgage Of Late Yonkers Sergeant As the family of a fallen police sergeant in Westchester County prepares to face their first holiday season without him, an organization is giving them quite a generous gift.  Earlier Report - Help A Hero: Community Raises Thousands For Family Of Late Westchester County Sergeant The Tunnel To Towers Foundation, which pays off mortgages for the families of heroes who die in the line of duty, is doing the same for the family of Yonkers Police Department Sgt. Frank Gualdino, a resident of Mahopac in Putnam County, who died in a multi-vehicle crash on Thursday, Dec. 1, at the age of 5…

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