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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
Iconic CT Eatery Reopens After Being Forced To Close: 'We Are So Excited' Iconic CT Eatery Reopens After Being Forced To Close: 'We Are So Excited'
Iconic CT Eatery Reopens After Being Forced To Close: 'We Are So Excited' After being forced to temporarily close because of renting issues, an iconic Connecticut eatery with more than 60 years of history has reopened.  Middlesex County staple Higgies, located in Higganum at 236 Saybrook Rd. (Route 154) reopened to the public on Thursday, April 22, the owners announced on social media.  After the current owners took the reigns of the eatery in 2020, it was forced to again suddenly close in June 2022 when issues arose with the building's owner.  Now that "financial situations and legal matters" have been sorted out though, the restaurant is once again able to op…

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Police & Fire
Woman Steals Victim's Wallet At Whole Foods In Darien: Suspect At Large, Police Say Woman Steals Victim's Wallet At Whole Foods In Darien: Suspect At Large, Police Say
Woman Steals Victim's Wallet At Whole Foods In Darien: Suspect At Large, Police Say Police are searching for a woman who was caught on video stealing a wallet from a victim's purse at a Whole Foods grocery store in Fairfield County.  The incident happened on Sunday, April 30 around 3:15 p.m., when police responded to the Whole Foods Market in Darien at 150 Ledge Rd. on a report of a stolen wallet, according to Darien Police Sgt. Dan Skoumbros.  When they arrived at the store, the victim told officers that a woman had stolen her wallet from her purse, which she had left in her shopping cart while looking at items.  Authorities then found surveillance footage…

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Obituaries
Parks, Recreation Employee From Westchester Dies At 52: 'Would Light Up Room' Parks, Recreation Employee From Westchester Dies At 52: 'Would Light Up Room'
Parks, Recreation Employee From Westchester Dies At 52: 'Would Light Up Room' A parks and recreation employee who worked for a city in Westchester is being remembered for his ability to bring joy to others and his love of the water.  Lifelong Yonkers resident John Patterson died on Saturday, April 29 at the age of 52 with his family by his side, according to his obituary.  Born in 1971, Patterson attended schools in Yonkers and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1989. After this, he went on to attend the National Tractor Trailer School in Liverpool, New York, earning his CDL-A with all endorsements.  After working numerous jobs, he eventually …

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Police & Fire
Cameras Catch Man Throwing Neighbor's Mail Under Her Car In Westport: Police Cameras Catch Man Throwing Neighbor's Mail Under Her Car In Westport: Police
Cameras Catch Man Throwing Neighbor's Mail Under Her Car In Westport: Police A Fairfield County man already well-known to authorities faces charges after allegedly threatening his neighbor and throwing her mail out of her mailbox, police said. The man's arrest stemmed from a complaint from his neighbor on Monday, March 20, when a Westport woman complained to officers that 57-year-old Westport resident James Doyle was stealing her mail, according to Westport Police.  The woman suspected that Doyle was taking the mail from her front porch, so she set up surveillance cameras that eventually confirmed her suspicion.  According to police, the cameras show Doyl…

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News
Beloved Theater Completes Renovations In Northern Westchester: Here's What Changed Beloved Theater Completes Renovations In Northern Westchester: Here's What Changed
Beloved Theater Completes Renovations In Northern Westchester: Here's What Changed A beloved independent theater in Northern Westchester has announced the completion of renovations that will make viewing experiences better for visitors.  The Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville, located at 364 Manville Rd. (Route 117), announced the completion of their refurbishment project on Monday, May 1, according to the Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce.  The project, which was undertaken over the last few months, adds plush new seats, increased legroom and accessibility, new handrails, and updated hearing loop technology.  A video showing the extensive work and resulting chang…

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News
Film Shoot Causing Closures, Delays In Westchester Film Shoot Causing Closures, Delays In Westchester
Film Shoot Causing Closures, Delays In Westchester A day-long film shoot in Westchester is causing some traffic interruptions for commuters and residents, police said.  The shoot, which is being hosted by the village of Tuckahoe, will last from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, and cause a variety of traffic delays and road closures in the area of Depot Square and Oak Avenue near the Tuckahoe MTA train station, according to Tuckahoe Police.  Specifically, the entrance to the western portion of Depot Square and a portion of Oak Avenue will be closed for the duration of the filming.  Any residents of Oak Avenue and commute…

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Police & Fire
Fatal Crash: Car Rolls Into Ditch In Front Of Shopping Center In Westchester Fatal Crash: Car Rolls Into Ditch In Front Of Shopping Center In Westchester
Fatal Crash: Car Rolls Into Ditch In Front Of Shopping Center In Westchester A woman was killed in a late-night crash after her car crashed into a tree and then rolled into a ditch in front of a Westchester shopping center, police said.  The crash happened on Tuesday, May 2 around 1:20 a.m., when police in Greenburgh were alerted to a motor vehicle crash in the area of 407 Tarrytown Rd. (Route 119), according to Greenburgh Police.  Once arriving at the scene, officers spotted a vehicle in a drainage ditch in front of the Crossroads Shopping Plaza.  Upon further investigation, it was determined that a gray Hyundai Elantra had been driving eastbound on…

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Police & Fire
Man Stabbed In Attempted Robbery Near School In Westchester, Officials Say Man Stabbed In Attempted Robbery Near School In Westchester, Officials Say
Man Stabbed In Attempted Robbery Near School In Westchester, Officials Say Authorities are searching for a suspect who stabbed a man repeatedly in an attempted robbery incident down the street from an elementary school in Westchester, officials said.  The incident happened on Tuesday, May 2 around 12:30 p.m., when Mount Vernon Police responded to a report of a man stabbed at 36 West Fifth St., down the street from Cecil H. Parker Elementary School, according to Mount Vernon Director of Communications Timothy Allen.  Once they arrived at the scene, police found 44-year-old Derek Fox of Yonkers suffering from stab wounds to his right arm and the right side…

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Business
CT Store Closes After Nearly 75 Years In Business: 'Heart-Wrenching Decision,' Owners Say CT Store Closes After Nearly 75 Years In Business: 'Heart-Wrenching Decision,' Owners Say
CT Store Closes After Nearly 75 Years In Business: 'Heart-Wrenching Decision,' Owners Say A beloved family-owned business in Connecticut that sold plants, trees, perennials, and more to countless families over the decades has permanently closed after 74 years.  Shelley's Garden Center, located in Branford at 217 Main St. (Route 146), closed its doors on Sunday, April 30, the business's owners announced on social media.  Originally started in 1949 by Norm and Marion Chambers, the garden center began as a produce stand at Marion's family's restaurant, Smitty's Stonewall Cafe.  After several years of being referred to as "The Stand," Norm and Marion were able to save enough money…

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News
Dog Left Chained, Abandoned To Armonk Shelter's Front Door Finds New Home Dog Left Chained, Abandoned To Armonk Shelter's Front Door Finds New Home
Dog Left Chained, Abandoned To Armonk Shelter's Front Door Finds New Home An adorable dog who was abandoned and chained to the front door of a shelter in Northern Westchester has found herself a new forever home.  The dog, a pit bull mix originally named Sesame, was abandoned at Adopt-a-Dog in Armonk in the early hours of Saturday, Nov. 5, the shelter announced.  Earlier Report - Hudson Valley Animal Shelter Seeks Answers After Dog Chained To Front Door, Abandoned Believed to be between 7 to 9 years old, Sesame was adopted by foster parents after she was abandoned. However, on Monday, May 1, Adopt-a-Dog announced that Sesame had been taken in by a new family.  …

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