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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

Beloved Restaurant Closes In Harrison After Nearly 30 Years: Remains Open For Private Events A beloved bar and grill in Westchester has announced that it will only remain open for private events after almost three decades in business. Wellington's Grill, located in Harrison at 110 Halstead Ave., closed for dine-in, take-out, and delivery on Thursday, July 6 after 27 years in business, the owners announced. The eatery will remain open, but only for private events such as bridal showers, retirement parties, funeral receptions, communions, and confirmations. In a social media post, the owners thanked the business's past staff for their loyalty and "great memories." No reason fo…

by Ben Crnic

07/08/2023

Obituaries

Woman Who Served As Fire Department Chaplain In Croton Dies After Cancer Battle A Northern Westchester woman who served as chaplain for her village's fire department is being remembered for her devout faith and her ability to bring comfort to those who needed it most. Croton-on-Hudson resident Judith Anderson died on Friday, June 26 at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer, according to her obituary. Well-known for her service as Lay Chaplain for the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department for several years, Anderson was a source of comfort and warmth for many members and brought a "sense of faith" to firefighters and their loved ones, the department said …

by Ben Crnic

07/08/2023

Police & Fire

CT Woman Caught With Narcotics In Car Door Handle After Driving Erratically: Police A Connecticut woman faces narcotics charges after authorities discovered drugs in her car during a traffic stop in New London County, police said. The arrest resulted from an incident that happened on Thursday, July 6 just before 4:30 p.m., when a state trooper stationed on River Road in Lisbon saw a car failing to maintain its lane while driving north, according to state police. The trooper then pulled the vehicle over on School Street in Griswold and saw several indicators of criminal activity happening on the car's passenger side, police said. After this, the trooper t…

by Ben Crnic

07/07/2023

Police & Fire

19-Year-Old Dies After BMW Slams Into Pole In CT: Police Investigating Authorities are currently investigating a crash in Litchfield County that left a 19-year-old passenger dead and another teenager hospitalized. The crash happened on Thursday, July 6 just before 6:30 p.m. in Salisbury, when a BMW traveling eastbound on Route 44 east of Twin Lakes Road lost control and collided with a utility pole in the right shoulder, according to state police. Once first responders arrived, they found that the driver, a 19-year-old Falls Village resident, had suffered suspected minor injuries. Crews also found that the passenger, 19-year-old Jason Tituni…

by Ben Crnic

07/07/2023

Police & Fire

Worker Shot While Collecting Garbage In Mount Vernon: Suspect At Large Authorities are searching for a suspect who shot a public works employee in Westchester while they were collecting garbage. The incident happened on Friday, July 7 just before 8:30 a.m., when Mount Vernon Police responded to the area of 50 North Terrace Ave. for a reported shooting, according to Mount Vernon Director of Communications Timothy Allen. Once officers arrived at the scene of the shooting, they found 25-year-old Daquan Moore, a Mount Vernon Department of Public Works employee, with gunshot wounds to both of his legs. Moore was then taken to Jacobi Medical Center,…

by Ben Crnic

07/07/2023

News

New Update: Man Shot By Cop In New Rochelle Still Alive, Police Say: NY Rep Retracts Statement New, updated report: New Update: Man Shot By Cop In New Rochelle Dies, Attorney General Says This story has been updated. A man who was shot by a detective in Westchester after allegedly resisting arrest is still alive in a hospital, police said, prompting a New York congressman to retract a claim that he had died. New Rochelle resident Jerrel Garris, age 37, remains at Westchester Medical Center in critical condition after being shot by Detective Steven Conn in an incident on Monday, July 3, New York State Police Trooper Aaron Hicks said on Friday, July 7 around 2 p.m…

by Ben Crnic

07/07/2023

Obituaries

Beloved Court Clerk, School Board Trustee From Port Chester Dies: 'Woman Of Enormous Grace' Two communities in Westchester are mourning the loss of a beloved court clerk and school board trustee who is remembered for her dedication to public service. Port Chester resident Anne Capeci, who served as Court Clerk for the Rye Town Justice Court and a trustee of the Port Chester school board, has died, Port Chester officials announced on Thursday, July 6. Capeci served in her role as Court Clerk for almost 36 years, and spent three decades in her role as trustee, officials said. She also spent much of her time supporting various charities and philanthropies, officials…

by Ben Crnic

07/07/2023

News

67 Counts Of Sexual Acts Involving Children: 22-Year-Old New Rochelle Man Charged A Westchester man has been charged with more than 60 counts of sexual activity involving children, as well as creating and possessing child pornography for several years, officials said. New Rochelle resident Jason Ricketts, age 22, was indicted by a grand jury and arraigned in court on Thursday, July 6 on 67 counts of physical sexual acts involving children, in addition to charges related to his possession and creation of child pornography, according to the Westchester County District Attorney's Office. According to officials, in addition to his alleged sexual conduct with child…

by Ben Crnic

07/07/2023

Police & Fire

Firefighters Face Exploding Fireworks While Battling Blaze At Cortlandt Home A firefighter was hospitalized following a blaze at a Northern Westchester home that caused fireworks inside the residence to explode, complicating the response. The fire happened at a residence in southern Cortlandt on Croton Lake Road on Wednesday, July 5 just after 3:30 p.m., according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Once crews arrived at the home, they quickly began putting out the flames, which were centered in the residence's garage underneath the living area. Firefighters were also able to rescue the homeowner's cats that had been trapped in the building.&n…

by Ben Crnic

07/07/2023

Business

New Lidl Lidl Supermarket Coming To Yonkers A new supermarket that will be located in Westchester is in the planning stages. The new Lidl discount store would be located in Yonkers in the Central Plaza Shopping Center on Central Park Avenue, according to a Lidl spokesman. The company, which operates out of Germany, is currently in the site approval process with the city and says that it is too early to offer a specific timeline for when the store would be constructed and opened. The store would be the first Lidl store to open in Westchester. Lidl, pronounced "Lee-dul," currently operates around 12,000 s…

by Ben Crnic

07/06/2023

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