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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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Real Estate
Groundbreaking Held For 200-Unit Development In Harrison: Will Feature 5-Acre Open Space Groundbreaking Held For 200-Unit Development In Harrison: Will Feature 5-Acre Open Space
Groundbreaking Held For 200-Unit Development In Harrison: Will Feature 5-Acre Open Space Work has begun on an upcoming multifamily development in Westchester that will feature five acres of open space, including walking trails and a community garden. The groundbreaking for a 200-unit luxury multifamily development in Harrison at 1 Webb Avenue was announced by its developer, The NRP Group, on Monday, June 17.  The project, located on a 10-acre site, will include 30 studio units, 75 one-bedroom units, and 84 two-bedroom residences and is located in close proximity to several major highways such as Interstates 287, 95, and the Hutchinson River Parkway.  Each residence w…

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News
Yonkers Sergeant Indicted For Assault After Kicking, Punching Suspect During Arrest: DA Yonkers Sergeant Indicted For Assault After Kicking, Punching Suspect During Arrest: DA
Yonkers Sergeant Indicted For Assault After Kicking, Punching Suspect During Arrest: DA A police sergeant working for a Westchester department faces assault charges after allegedly repeatedly kicking and punching a suspect during an arrest following a high-speed chase, officials announced. Sgt. Hector Cartagena, age 55, of the Yonkers Police Department, was indicted on assault charges on Monday, June 17 in connection with an incident that occurred in Yonkers on Thursday, March 14, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced.  According to the DA's Office, on the day of the arrest, the suspect allegedly led Yonkers officers on a high-speed chase a…

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Heat Wave: Eversource Preparing For High Electricity Use In CT During Stretch Of High Temps Heat Wave: Eversource Preparing For High Electricity Use In CT During Stretch Of High Temps
Heat Wave: Eversource Preparing For High Electricity Use In CT During Stretch Of High Temps With sweltering temperatures predicted to arrive in Connecticut and stay for several days, Eversource is preparing its electric system for high use to ensure residents can stay cool. The company's efforts come ahead of a heat wave predicted to last from Tuesday, June 18, through Saturday, June 22.  The wave will bring high humidity and temperatures in the 90s across the state.  Related story - Hot Stuff: Here's When To Expect Heat Index To Be Highest During Scorching Stretch Because air conditioners and fans will put a strain on the electric grid during the scorching…

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Extreme Heat: Hochul Warns NY Residents To Prepare For Days Of 'Historic' High Temps Extreme Heat: Hochul Warns NY Residents To Prepare For Days Of 'Historic' High Temps
Extreme Heat: Hochul Warns NY Residents To Prepare For Days Of 'Historic' High Temps As extremely high temperatures threaten to arrive in New York for several days, Gov. Kathy Hochul warns residents to take the necessary precautions and stay cool.  The heat wave is predicted to start affecting the entire state of New York on Tuesday, June 18, and last through Friday, June 21. It will bring high humidity and "feel-like" temperatures in the upper 90s to mid-100s in most of the state. Related Report - Hot Stuff: Here's When To Expect Heat Index To Be Highest During Scorching Stretch Officials added that the weather event is expected to bring "historic successive da…

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Man Caught With Crack Cocaine, Weapons At Housing Authority Property In New Rochelle: Police Man Caught With Crack Cocaine, Weapons At Housing Authority Property In New Rochelle: Police
Man Caught With Crack Cocaine, Weapons At Housing Authority Property In New Rochelle: Police A 59-year-old man faces drug and weapons charges after he was allegedly caught trespassing at a housing authority property in Westchester, police announced.  New Rochelle resident Jamel Glenn was arrested on Friday, June 14 around 12:45 p.m. after he was found trespassing at a New Rochelle Municipal Housing Authority property at 111 Lockwood Ave., according to the city's police department.  After officers searched him, Glenn was found in possession of around 30 grams of crack cocaine, heroin, powder cocaine, and brass knuckles, police said.  He was then arrested without…

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Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Nearly $35K Sold At Mount Vernon Deli Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Nearly $35K Sold At Mount Vernon Deli
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Nearly $35K Sold At Mount Vernon Deli Instead of just a sandwich, one visitor to a Westchester County deli walked away with a winning lottery ticket worth tens of thousands of dollars.  A top-prize winning Take 5 lottery ticket worth $34,782 was sold in Mount Vernon for the evening drawing on Thursday, June 13, New York Lottery officials announced.  According to officials, the winning ticket was bought at 114 Plaza Deli at 114 East Prospect Ave.  If you want to try your own luck, Take 5 drawings are televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Prizes can be claimed up to a year from the date of the drawing.…

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Traffic
Update: Paving Project To Begin On Route 9 In Dobbs Ferry, Last Several Weeks Update: Paving Project To Begin On Route 9 In Dobbs Ferry, Last Several Weeks
Update: Paving Project To Begin On Route 9 In Dobbs Ferry, Last Several Weeks A paving project is set to soon affect traffic and parking on a well-traveled route in a Westchester village for several weeks, officials announced. The construction project is set to affect Broadway (Route 9) in the village of Dobbs Ferry beginning on Monday evening, June 17, Dobbs Ferry village officials announced. Earlier Report - Paving Work To Impact Parking Along Route 9 In Dobbs Ferry The paving, which will last around six to eight weeks, will begin at the southern border with Hastings-on-Hudson near Farragut Avenue and move northward towards Irvington.  According to offi…

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Business
New Eatery Open For Business In Somers New Eatery Open For Business In Somers
New Eatery Open For Business In Somers If you're craving a bite to eat, you may want to check out an all-new café in Northern Westchester that just celebrated its opening.  Whatever Café, located at 18 Tighe Rd. in the hamlet of Shenorock in the town of Somers, opened for business on Saturday, June 8.  The all-new eatery, which brands itself as a "cozy new spot to the neighborhood," offers a wide variety of classic American and Mexican fare, including burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, tacos, burritos, and flatbread pizza.  The restaurant even combines the two, in items such as the "Big Mac tacos," …

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Business
Grocery Store Chain Opens New Location In Mount Vernon Grocery Store Chain Opens New Location In Mount Vernon
Grocery Store Chain Opens New Location In Mount Vernon A grocery store franchise has opened its third location in a Westchester County city.  An all-new Atlantis Fresh Market is now open for business in Mount Vernon at 422 Gramatan Ave., Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard announced on Thursday, June 13.  The location is the franchise's third store in the city. The other two are located on East Sandford Boulevard and South Columbus Avenue.  "We couldn't be more thrilled," Patterson-Howard said of the store's opening, adding, "Atlantis Fresh Market is more than just a well-run franchise; they are an amazing commu…

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Police & Fire
4 Suspects On Run After Targeting Aisle Of Items At Darien Whole Foods 4 Suspects On Run After Targeting Aisle Of Items At Darien Whole Foods
4 Suspects On Run After Targeting Aisle Of Items At Darien Whole Foods Authorities are searching for four people involved in the coordinated theft of vitamins and supplements from a Connecticut Whole Foods supermarket.  The incident happened in Fairfield County on Thursday, June 6 around 6:15 p.m., when four people targeted the vitamin and supplement section at the Whole Foods in Darien at 150 Ledge Rd., Darien Police announced on Thursday, June 13. Surveillance footage of the incident revealed that a Hispanic woman in a white shirt and hair clip scouted the aisle while followed by two Hispanic men who acted as distractions.  One of the men was…

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