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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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Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old From Bridgeport Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old From Bridgeport
Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old From Bridgeport Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 16-year-old from Fairfield County.  Antonio Vargas, age 16, has been missing from Bridgeport since Tuesday, May 16, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.  Vargas is described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes. He is 5 feet 7 inches tall and 150 pounds.  Anyone with information regarding Vargas's whereabouts is asked to call Bridgeport Police at 1-203-576-7671.  Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon to the left. This is a developin…

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Police & Fire
Rollover Crash: Person Hospitalized, Main Road Closed In Somers Rollover Crash: Person Hospitalized, Main Road Closed In Somers
Rollover Crash: Person Hospitalized, Main Road Closed In Somers A vehicle rollover in Northern Westchester left one person hospitalized and caused a main road to be briefly closed to traffic.  The crash happened on Saturday, May 27 around 3 p.m., when first responders in Somers were sent to Route 139 between Plumbrook Road and Van Rensselaer Road for a reported vehicle rollover, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. Once they arrived at the scene of the crash, EMS crews found all of the car's occupants outside of the vehicle and transported one to an area hospital for treatment.  The road between Plumbrook Road and Van …

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Police & Fire
Memorial Day Blaze Injures 2 Firefighters, Compromises Roof Of Home In Port Chester Memorial Day Blaze Injures 2 Firefighters, Compromises Roof Of Home In Port Chester
Memorial Day Blaze Injures 2 Firefighters, Compromises Roof Of Home In Port Chester A raging two-alarm Memorial Day blaze that tore through a Westchester residence left two firefighters injured and the building's roof severely damaged.  The incident began on Monday, May 29 just before 1:45 p.m., when firefighters were dispatched to a home in Port Chester on West William Street that had caught on fire, according to the Port Chester Fire Department.  Once they arrived at the scene, firefighters found heavy flames coming from the rear of the residence and entered through the front door to search for any occupants. Luckily, the search proved to be negative and no one…

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Police & Fire
2 Hikers Rescued By Helicopter From Marsh At Park In Croton-On-Hudson 2 Hikers Rescued By Helicopter From Marsh At Park In Croton-On-Hudson
2 Hikers Rescued By Helicopter From Marsh At Park In Croton-On-Hudson Two young hikers had to be rescued by first responders after they became stuck in a marsh at a park in Northern Westchester, sending one to a hospital.  The incident happened on Friday, May 26 around 1:20 p.m., when Westchester County Police and first responders were sent to Croton Point Park in Croton-On-Hudson on a report of two hikers who became stuck in a muddy marsh on the south end of the park. According to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department, firefighters arrived at the park first and began searching for the missing hikers.  However, because tall reeds obscured the pair, …

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Lane Closures: Traffic On Sprain Brook Parkway In Mount Pleasant To Be Affected Lane Closures: Traffic On Sprain Brook Parkway In Mount Pleasant To Be Affected
Lane Closures: Traffic On Sprain Brook Parkway In Mount Pleasant To Be Affected A series of lane closures over several days will interrupt traffic on a busy parkway in Northern Westchester.  The Sprain Brook Parkway in Mount Pleasant between State Route 100 (Bradhurst Avenue) and Hospital Road will be affected by both single and double lane closures along both directions, the New York State Department of Transportation announced.  The closures will begin on Tuesday, May 30, and last until Friday, June 2 between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.  They will facilitate construction work on the parkway. 

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'Dangerous' Social Media: NY State Senator Seeks To Require Parents' Permission For Minors 'Dangerous' Social Media: NY State Senator Seeks To Require Parents' Permission For Minors
'Dangerous' Social Media: NY State Senator Seeks To Require Parents' Permission For Minors As federal officials highlight the possible harm that social media can cause to children, a New York State Senator is seeking to make it unlawful for minors to use online platforms without permission from their parents.  New York State Senator Jack Martins, a Republican who represents the state's 7th State Senate district which includes part of Nassau County, has introduced legislation that would make it illegal for social media companies to allow minors to create or maintain accounts without obtaining consent from their parents or guardians, Martin's office announced on Friday, May 26.…

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Schools
Byram Hills HS Seniors Awarded $2.5K Each From National Program Byram Hills HS Seniors Awarded $2.5K Each From National Program
Byram Hills HS Seniors Awarded $2.5K Each From National Program Two hard-working high school seniors from Northern Westchester have been awarded $2,500 scholarships each as recognition for their impressive academic achievements.  Armonk residents Remi Matza and Kelsey Vaquero, both seniors at Byram Hills High School, were awarded the funds after being chosen as finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, school district officials announced on Thursday, May 25.  Matza and Vaquero were among the 2,500 scholarship recipients nationwide and were chosen from more than 15,000 finalists.  The program recognizes students …

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Business
Year-Round Golf: Indoor Simulator To Open Soon In Scarsdale Year-Round Golf: Indoor Simulator To Open Soon In Scarsdale
Year-Round Golf: Indoor Simulator To Open Soon In Scarsdale If you're a golf nut and wish you could hit the links throughout rain, snow, or sleet, an upcoming indoor golf simulator in Westchester may help scratch the itch.  X-Golf, an indoor golf simulator experience, is set to open in Scarsdale at 870 Central Park Ave. in Q3 of 2023.  Owned by Westchester natives Pete and Joan Gilmore, the golf simulator will be housed in an 8,840-square-foot retail building once occupied by Walgreens.  The business gives participants "unparalleled realism" by using a combination of camera systems, infrared lasers, impact sensors, and…

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61 New Officers Graduate From Westchester Police Academy: Here's Where They'll Serve 61 New Officers Graduate From Westchester Police Academy: Here's Where They'll Serve
61 New Officers Graduate From Westchester Police Academy: Here's Where They'll Serve After months of training, more than 60 new graduates of the Westchester Police Academy will soon begin serving communities throughout the Hudson Valley.  The 61 new officers graduated from the Westchester County Police Academy during a ceremony held on Friday, May 26 at the SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center.  There, they received their diplomas before a packed audience, marking the end of a rigorous 21 weeks of training that required them to master the physical and academic demands of the academy.  County Executive George Latimer, Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins,…

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Police & Fire
Scammer Remotely Takes Over Woman's Computer In North Castle: Police Scammer Remotely Takes Over Woman's Computer In North Castle: Police
Scammer Remotely Takes Over Woman's Computer In North Castle: Police A victim from Northern Westchester had to take several precautionary measures including canceling her credit cards after a scammer was able to remotely access her computer, police said.  The incident was reported on Monday, May 22 just before 2:30 p.m. when a woman arrived at North Castle Police headquarters and reported that the scammer had been able to access her computer while she was doing online shopping, according to North Castle Police.  The victim reported that while she had been shopping on Amazon, she had accidentally clicked a link that let the scammer take control of h…

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