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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
Duo Steals Personal Belongings From Parked BMW At Residence In Rye Duo Steals Personal Belongings From Parked BMW At Residence In Rye
Duo Steals Personal Belongings From Parked BMW At Residence In Rye Authorities in Westchester are warning residents to lock their cars after two suspects were able to get into a parked vehicle and steal personal items. The theft happened at a residence in Rye on Sunday, May 5 around 2 a.m., when two unknown people entered an unlocked BMW and stole personal belongings, according to the City of Rye Police.  A video of the theft captured by a surveillance camera was later posted by the department on social media, where police urged residents to take precautions to avoid being victimized. View this post on Instagram …

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Schools
Valedictorian, Salutatorian Announced By School District In Westchester Valedictorian, Salutatorian Announced By School District In Westchester
Valedictorian, Salutatorian Announced By School District In Westchester Two high-achieving high school seniors from Westchester who placed at the top of their class are being recognized for their impressive accomplishments by district officials.  In an announcement on Tuesday, May 7, the Ardsley School District revealed seniors Derek Xu and Lydia Lung have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively.  District officials said both students consistently made valuable contributions during their four years at Ardsley High School to earn the prestigious positions.  Xu, a talented mathematics student who also plays the violin, serves …

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Lifestyle
Somers' Muscoot Farm To Hold Sheep-Shearing Festival On Mother's Day Somers' Muscoot Farm To Hold Sheep-Shearing Festival On Mother's Day
Somers' Muscoot Farm To Hold Sheep-Shearing Festival On Mother's Day Families looking for a cute way to celebrate Mother's Day may want to look into spending time on a Northern Westchester farm where they can witness sheep get their much-needed haircuts. Muscoot Farm, located at 51 Route 100 in Somers, will hold its weekly Farmers Market and annual Sheep Shearing Festival on Sunday, May 12, Westchester County officials announced. The Farmers Market will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., while the Sheep Shearing Festival will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  During the Sheep Shearing event, the farm's sheep will receive their annual haircuts to prepare for th…

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Police & Fire
Update: Arrested Protesters To Face No Disciplinary Consequences At College In Hudson Valley Update: Arrested Protesters To Face No Disciplinary Consequences At College In Hudson Valley
Update: Arrested Protesters To Face No Disciplinary Consequences At College In Hudson Valley Following a meeting between students and school leaders, dozens of protesters arrested at a Westchester college will not face disciplinary consequences if they follow certain conditions.  The meeting resulted from arrests made during pro-Palestine protests at Purchase College on Thursday night, May 2 after protesters refused to leave campus once quiet hours began, according to the school's Assistant Director of Public Relations Betsy Aldredge.  Earlier Report - Around 70 Protesters Arrested At SUNY Purchase In total, around 70 students and faculty were taken into c…

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Police & Fire
Pickup Truck Backs Into, Severely Injures Woman At Northern Westchester Gas Station Pickup Truck Backs Into, Severely Injures Woman At Northern Westchester Gas Station
Pickup Truck Backs Into, Severely Injures Woman At Northern Westchester Gas Station A woman who suffered traumatic injuries when a pickup truck backed up over her at a Northern Westchester gas station was saved thanks to the help of a quick-thinking civilian who tended to her wounds before first responders arrived.  The incident happened in Croton-on-Hudson on Tuesday, May 7, when a woman was struck by a pickup truck at a Sunoco gas station at 380 South Riverside Ave.  According to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department, after the woman was hit, a civilian rushed to her and applied a makeshift tourniquet to help control her bleeding until first responders and polic…

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Business
Popular Eatery Chain To Open Third Location On Northern Westchester Riverfront: Here's When Popular Eatery Chain To Open Third Location On Northern Westchester Riverfront: Here's When
Popular Eatery Chain To Open Third Location On Northern Westchester Riverfront: Here's When A successful eatery chain specializing in old-fashioned custard-based ice cream will soon hold a grand opening in Northern Westchester for its third location.  On Thursday, May 16, Penny Lick Ice Cream Company will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its all-new location in Ossining at the Gourdine Kiosk at Henry Gourdine Park at 1A Westerly Rd.  During the ceremony, which will begin at 2:30 p.m., the new dessert shop will celebrate with scoops of its ice cream and sorbets, which are all peanut, tree nut, and sesame-free.  The new Ossining location will be the company's third…

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News
Westchester's First Mobile Adoption Unit To Debut At Chappaqua Farmer's Market Westchester's First Mobile Adoption Unit To Debut At Chappaqua Farmer's Market
Westchester's First Mobile Adoption Unit To Debut At Chappaqua Farmer's Market The first mobile adoption unit in Westchester will soon make its debut appearance at a busy farmer's market to reach residents looking to add furry friends to their families. SPCA Westchester's Mobile Adoption Unit, the first of its kind, will soon hit the road and debut at the Chappaqua Farmer's Market at the Chappaqua Train Station on Saturday, May 11 at 9 a.m. The 26-foot vehicle features 20 spacious cages, roll-up viewing windows, and a booth providing a space for matchmaking discussions between SPCA staff and would-be adopters.  The vehicle was commissioned to increase animal ado…

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Police & Fire
Man Dies At Hospital After Blaze At Northern Westchester Home Man Dies At Hospital After Blaze At Northern Westchester Home
Man Dies At Hospital After Blaze At Northern Westchester Home A man died at a hospital following a fire at a residence in Northern Westchester. The blaze happened on Tuesday, May 7 in Ossining in the area of Liberty Street and Spring Street, where a multi-floor residence went up in flames, according to Ossining Police. Arriving fire crews from Ossining and Croton-on-Hudson soon began working to put the blaze out.  During a search of the home, a man was found on the second floor and removed to awaiting first responders outside the residence, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. However, the man later died at a nearby hospital. His…

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Police & Fire
Update: Man Reported Missing In Mount Vernon Arrested Out Of State On Drug Charges Update: Man Reported Missing In Mount Vernon Arrested Out Of State On Drug Charges
Update: Man Reported Missing In Mount Vernon Arrested Out Of State On Drug Charges A 45-year-old man who was reported missing from Westchester several months ago was arrested in another state and found in possession of drugs, police said. Norman Allen-Meyer Shaw, age 45, was reported missing from Mount Vernon by his wife, Veronica Shaw, on Thursday, Dec. 28. He had last been seen in Mount Vernon and the New Haven County city of West Haven, Connecticut.  Earlier Report - 44-Year-Old Man Goes Missing: Last Seen In Mount Vernon Months after he went missing, Shaw was arrested in Polk County, Florida on Tuesday, April 30, according to the Polk County …

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Police & Fire
Frat President Assaults, Chokes Prospective Member In Willington During Initiation, Police Say Frat President Assaults, Chokes Prospective Member In Willington During Initiation, Police Say
Frat President Assaults, Chokes Prospective Member In Willington During Initiation, Police Say The 23-year-old president of a University of Connecticut fraternity faces charges after allegedly assaulting and choking a prospective new member during his initiation process, police announced. Tolland County resident David Vallejo of Willington was arrested on Friday, May 3 on charges connected to his alleged assault of a potential new fraternity member during his initiation process, Connecticut State Police announced on Tuesday, May 7. According to Vallejo's arrest warrant, the events leading to the arrest began in early February 2024, when the victim, a University of Connecticut st…

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