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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.

Ben Crnic's Contributions

Business

'Exciting' Restaurant In Hudson Valley Praised For 'Fresh' Food Hudson Valley residents seeking a taste of authentic Vietnamese and Szechuan cuisine will need to look no further. Putnam County's Pho 6, located in Mahopac at 734 Route 6 across from the Mahopac Firehouse, is the perfect place for those seeking a little more variety in food options. Notable dishes served by the eatery include Pho, a kind of noodle soup, in addition to Banh-Mi sandwiches, numerous vermicelli and chicken options, stir-fry, and rice. Pho 6, located in Mahopac at 734 US-6 across from the Mahopac Firehouse.Google Maps street view One popular Pho dish offered is the "Pho…

by Ben Crnic

02/28/2023

News

Seen Her? 16-Year-Old Goes Missing From Westchester A 16-year-old girl from Westchester County has been missing for more than a month. Yonkers resident Shakura Webb-McCullough has been missing since Friday, Jan. 27, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Webb-McCullough is described as Black and has black hair and brown eyes. She is five feet five inches and 115 pounds. Anyone with any information regarding Webb-McCullough's whereabouts is asked to call Yonkers Police at 1-914-377-7900.

by Ben Crnic

02/28/2023

Police & Fire

Dog Found Tied To Tree, Left Overnight In Westchester Park A pit bull puppy left tied to a tree over the span of a night in Westchester County was saved by police. On Sunday, Feb. 26, police in Yonkers responded to Smith O’Hara Levine Park behind Wolffe Street after they were notified about the puppy. There, they found the pit bull tied to a tree. It was likely that the dog was stuck there for the entirety of the night before, according to Yonkers Police. After finding the poor animal and freeing it, police then took it to the Friends of Yonkers Animal Shelter. If no one claims ownership of the dog in a week, it will then be put up for adoptio…

by Ben Crnic

02/28/2023

News

27-Year-Old Who Graduated From College In NY Killed In Israel Terrorist Attack A 27-year-old Connecticut man who graduated from a university in New York was killed in a terrorist attack in Israel. Elan Ganeles, who grew up in West Hartford and attended the Hebrew High School of New England, died in an attack in near Jericho in the West Bank Monday night, Feb. 27, according to US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides. Ganeles' death was announced by his synagogue, Young Israel of West Hartford, which called the attack "brutal" in an email sent to congregants. #ISRAEL: The 27-year-old American- Israeli man was pronounced dead after today's terrorist shooting on Route 90 …

by Ben Crnic

02/27/2023

Schools

New Update: School Districts In Northern Westchester Announce Closures, Delays As an upcoming winter storm threatens to dump several inches of snow in the region, several school districts in Westchester have announced delayed starts and closures to account for snow cleanup. Related Story - Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Major Winter Storm Headed To Region The announcements followed predictions of between 6 to 8 inches of snow that is expected to accompany a storm beginning on Monday night, Feb. 27, and lasting into Tuesday morning, Feb. 28. The storm will likely bring the first widespread plowable snowfall of the season an…

by Ben Crnic

02/27/2023

Police & Fire

Bomb Threat Made At Court In Northern Westchester, Prompts Evacuation A court in Northern Westchester was evacuated and searched following a bomb threat, police said. On Monday, Feb. 27, around 10:20 a.m., police were sent to Peekskill City Court after a report of a possible bomb threat that had been placed, according to Peekskill Police. Both Peekskill and New York State Court officers then evacuated the building, and K9 units with the Peekskill and Westchester County police departments commenced a sweep of the facility and surrounding area. Ultimately, nothing was found, and the area was deemed safe at 11:30 a.m. Court personnel was then …

by Ben Crnic

02/27/2023

Schools

Yale Student To Appear On Jeopardy! High School Reunion Tournament: Former Champion A Yale University student and former Jeopardy! champion will soon return to the show as part of a new spin on the show's College Championship. Related Story - 'Jeopardy!': Stamford Native To Compete In High School Reunion Tourney Yale University senior Claire Sattler will appear on the popular quiz show on Monday, Feb. 27. She previously appeared on the show's Teen Tournament which was aired in 2018. Sattler, who is originally from Bonita Springs, Florida, will face off against Rohan Kapileshwari of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and Rhea Sinha of Chatham, New Jersey during her…

by Ben Crnic

02/27/2023

Police & Fire

'Giving, Generous' Family Loses Home On Son's Birthday In Northern Westchester A beloved family from Northern Westchester that lost their home in a fire and is known for often lending help to their community is now receiving an outpouring of support in return. The Palmiotto family lost their Mohegan Lake home on Mohegan Avenue in a fire that started on the night of Saturday, Feb. 25 around 7:30 p.m., the same day as their son's birthday. The Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department responded to the fire and was able to put it out, but not before the home was lost. Luckily, the family emerged without any injuries, but their dog, Rocky, is now in crit…

by Ben Crnic

02/27/2023

Business

Popular Eatery Expands To CT, Opens Location In Fairfield A popular fast-casual eatery has just launched its first location in Connecticut. Just Salad, a restaurant chain based in New York City, opened the eatery in Fairfield at 2267 Black Rock Turnpike (Route 58) in late January. Offering over 15 chef-designed salads, wraps, warm bowls, avocado toast, soups, and smoothies, the eatery aims to bring "health and sustainability" to Fairfield, a spokesperson for the restaurant said. Some of these salads include popular menu items such as the Crispy Chicken Poblano, Thai Chicken Crunch, and Tokyo Supergreens, which are known as "Iconic Salads." W…

by Ben Crnic

02/27/2023

Lifestyle

Norwalk Woman Wins $50K In Lottery Ticket Purchased At Stop & Shop A lucky Connecticut woman is thousands of dollars richer after buying a winning lottery ticket at a Stop & Shop. The winning 5X The Money 16th Edition ticket was bought in Fairfield County by Jennifer Wisnieski of Norwalk at the Stop & Shop #662 located in Norwalk at 380 Main Ave., according to the Connecticut Lottery. The winning ticket was worth $50,000 and was purchased on Friday, Feb. 24, officials said.

by Ben Crnic

02/27/2023

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