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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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$8M Fraud Scheme: Yonkers Man Billed Millions In False Transportation Claims $8M Fraud Scheme: Yonkers Man Billed Millions In False Transportation Claims
$8M Fraud Scheme: Yonkers Man Billed Millions In False Transportation Claims A Westchester man will spend years in prison after billing more than $8 million in false transportation service claims as part of a multi-million-dollar Medicaid fraud scheme.  Yonkers resident Julio Alvarado, age 63, was sentenced to 95 months in prison on Wednesday, March 29 for leading the scheme which ended up defrauding Medicaid out of millions of dollars, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.  According to federal officials, Alvarado was responsible for billing more than $8 million in fraudulent transportation services for Medicaid…

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Lifestyle
'Food Is Crazy Fresh': New Thai Restaurant In Ardsley Drawing Rave Reviews 'Food Is Crazy Fresh': New Thai Restaurant In Ardsley Drawing Rave Reviews
'Food Is Crazy Fresh': New Thai Restaurant In Ardsley Drawing Rave Reviews An all-new restaurant in Westchester is already leaving visitors gobsmacked at the quality and freshness of its Thai cuisine.  Neung Thai Kitchen, located in Ardsley at 800 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), opened in December 2022 and since then has been aiming to serve a "true Thai experience" to visitors, according to the restaurant's website.  The eatery's chefs use the "freshest and most authentic ingredients available" in a variety of curries, noodles, soups, fried rice dishes, and entrees, the owners said.  Menu items offered include drunken noodles, different kinds of Thai coconut cur…

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These Westchester Agencies Broke Law, Warned For Not Submitting Financial Reports These Westchester Agencies Broke Law, Warned For Not Submitting Financial Reports
These Westchester Agencies Broke Law, Warned For Not Submitting Financial Reports Several public authorities in Westchester have been issued an official warning by a New York state agency for breaking the law and failing to submit financial reports before the required deadlines.  The list of public agencies that failed to submit financial reports was released by the New York State Authorities Budget Office in March 2023, and constitutes an official warning for every organization that appears on it, officials said in the report.  According to law, the state and local authorities that appear on the list must file an annual report and audit report within 90 d…

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Lifestyle
$1,000,000 NY Lottery Prize: Man Wins On Scratch-Off Ticket $1,000,000 NY Lottery Prize: Man Wins On Scratch-Off Ticket
$1,000,000 NY Lottery Prize: Man Wins On Scratch-Off Ticket A Connecticut man is surely glad that he made a trip to New York after winning a $1 million prize from a scratch-off ticket he bought there.  New Haven County resident Jeffrey Duval of Branford claimed the massive prize after purchasing a Multiplier Money ticket in Saratoga County, New York Lottery announced on Tuesday, March 28.  The prize-winning ticket was bought at the Cumberland Farms located at 527 Route 67 in Ballston Spa.  After the required withholdings, Duval received his prize as a lump sum payment of $546,840.  Now that Duval has wo…

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Police & Fire
Fatal Hit-Run: Fluid Trail Leads Cops To Suspect, Damaged Car In CT, Police Say Fatal Hit-Run: Fluid Trail Leads Cops To Suspect, Damaged Car In CT, Police Say
Fatal Hit-Run: Fluid Trail Leads Cops To Suspect, Damaged Car In CT, Police Say A suspect charged in a fatal hit-and-run in Litchfield County now faces charges after a car fluid trail starting at the scene of the incident led officers to her damaged car, police said.  New Milford resident Maria-Angela Bosch, age 41, was arrested by warrant on Tuesday, March 27 in connection with an October 2022 hit-and-run in New Milford that left a 63-year-old man dead, according to the New Milford Police Department.  On the day of the crash, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, around 9:30 p.m., John Capodanno was attempting to cross Danbury Road (Route 7) from Taco Bell to Stop & S…

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Bankruptcy Fraud: Former Attorney From Bronxville Lied To Keep Home, Sports Car, Officials Say Bankruptcy Fraud: Former Attorney From Bronxville Lied To Keep Home, Sports Car, Officials Say
Bankruptcy Fraud: Former Attorney From Bronxville Lied To Keep Home, Sports Car, Officials Say A former attorney from Westchester faces possible prison time after allegedly submitting false bank records to bankruptcy court in an effort to keep his multi-million dollar home and Aston Martin sports car, federal officials said.  Bronxville resident John Roesser, age 52, was arrested on Tuesday morning, March 28 on charges that he allegedly lied to bankruptcy court and the Internal Revenue Service about receiving millions of dollars in order to receive bankruptcy protections while still keeping his assets and not paying his bills, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Souther…

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Sports
UConn In Final Four: Trio Of Former CT HS Standouts Hope To Help Huskies Prevail In Houston UConn In Final Four: Trio Of Former CT HS Standouts Hope To Help Huskies Prevail In Houston
UConn In Final Four: Trio Of Former CT HS Standouts Hope To Help Huskies Prevail In Houston When the University of Connecticut's men's basketball team faces Miami in its first Final Four appearance since 2014, the Huskies will be joined by three standouts from Connecticut high schools as they attempt a run to the national championship.  The game, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 1 at 8:49 p.m., will see the No. 4-seeded Huskies facing off against the fifth-seeded Miami Hurricanes in Houston. The winner of the game will then go on to face either No. 9-seeded Florida Atlantic or fifth-seeded San Diego State in the NCAA national championship, which will be held on Monday, …

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Business
A Look Inside: New ShopRite Supermarket Opens In Elmsford A Look Inside: New ShopRite Supermarket Opens In Elmsford
A Look Inside: New ShopRite Supermarket Opens In Elmsford A new ShopRite supermarket in Westchester that offers plenty of services and amenities is now open to shoppers.  The new supermarket, located in Elmsford at 320 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), held a grand opening celebration on Sunday, March 26, complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.  Earlier Report - New ShopRite Supermarket To Hold Grand Opening In Elmsford The 74,000-square-foot store includes features like "Fresh to Table," which provides to-go food options and ingredients to people who only have enough time to make a quick stop.  A look inside the new ShopRite supermarket in El…

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Police & Fire
Missing Man Found In Woods By K9 Officer After Mile-Long Search In Somers Missing Man Found In Woods By K9 Officer After Mile-Long Search In Somers
Missing Man Found In Woods By K9 Officer After Mile-Long Search In Somers With the help of the trusty nose of a K9 officer, a vulnerable 60-year-old man who had become lost was found in the woods in Northern Westchester.  The incident happened on Monday, March 27, just after Carmel Police Officer Vincent DeSantola and his K9 partner Pietro conducted a demonstration for families at the town's Parks and Recreation Egg Hunt. Shortly after this, a real call for service came in, and the pair were given a chance to prove their skills.  Around 3:35 p.m., DeSantola and Pietro traveled to Somers to help the Somers PD and state police locate a 60-year-old vulnerable adult…

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Business
New Sweetgreen To Open In Darien: Second Location In CT New Sweetgreen To Open In Darien: Second Location In CT
New Sweetgreen To Open In Darien: Second Location In CT Those in Fairfield County looking to add more greens to their diet will want to stop by an all-new sweetgreen location to get their health fix.  The fast-casual restaurant will open in Darien at 126 Heights Rd. on Tuesday, March 28, becoming just the second location in Connecticut.  The chain is known for serving salads, plates, sides, and warm bowls with many plant-based ingredients that have a low carbon footprint and environmentally-friendly food sourcing.  Popular menu offerings include kale caesar salads, guacamole greens, crispy rice bowls, chicken pesto parm bowls, and fish taco bo…

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