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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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Police & Fire
Hit-Run Suspect Flees Officers, Crashes Into Another Car In Mount Vernon Hit-Run Suspect Flees Officers, Crashes Into Another Car In Mount Vernon
Hit-Run Suspect Flees Officers, Crashes Into Another Car In Mount Vernon A hit-run suspect made matters worse for himself when he tried fleeing officers in Westchester and ended up crashing into another car, leading to the discovery of a loaded gun inside his vehicle, police said.  The incident happened on Thursday, May 18 just after 1:30 p.m. in Mount Vernon, when detectives tried pulling over a vehicle wanted in connection with an earlier hit-and-run incident, according to Mount Vernon Director of Communications Timothy Allen.  However, the driver of the vehicle, 26-year-old Bronx resident Demarco Royal-King, instead drove away from police in an…

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Business
New Eatery Opens In CT: 'Equal Parts Fancy, Edgy,' Owners Say New Eatery Opens In CT: 'Equal Parts Fancy, Edgy,' Owners Say
New Eatery Opens In CT: 'Equal Parts Fancy, Edgy,' Owners Say If you're in the mood for fresh, juicy New England lobster, crab, or fish and chips, an all-new seafood restaurant in Hartford might just be the perfect stop.  RAW*, located in Hartford at 280 Trumbull St., opened in early May 2023 and has already made its mark on visitors.  The seafood eatery serves a variety of shareable menu items that all include lobster, clams, crabs, mussels, and other water-borne creatures. The restaurant also features a "raw bar" serving up sushi rolls, sashimi, whole lobsters, oysters, and more.  Main entrée options include lobster mac and cheese; raw crab fried …

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Police & Fire
Man Steals 3 Semi-Trailers Of Goods From Parking Lot On I-87 In Yonkers: Police Man Steals 3 Semi-Trailers Of Goods From Parking Lot On I-87 In Yonkers: Police
Man Steals 3 Semi-Trailers Of Goods From Parking Lot On I-87 In Yonkers: Police A man faces larceny charges after allegedly stealing over $250,000 of consumable goods from a parking lot on a highway in Westchester, police said.  New Rochelle resident Kelvin Garcia Liriano, age 27, was arrested on Monday, April 17 for three counts of second-degree grand larceny, New York State Police announced on Thursday, May 18.  According to authorities, Liriano stole three semi-trailers of "consumable goods" from the Tandem Lot located on Interstate 87 northbound in Yonkers.  The value of the stolen goods totaled more than $250,000, police said. Liriano's …

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News
Man Gets Prison Time For Killing City Councilman's Nephew In Mount Vernon Man Gets Prison Time For Killing City Councilman's Nephew In Mount Vernon
Man Gets Prison Time For Killing City Councilman's Nephew In Mount Vernon A man will spend decades in prison for fatally shooting the 28-year-old nephew of a city councilman in Westchester.  Mount Vernon resident John Bobbitt, age 45, was sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison for killing 28-year-old Kashawn Smith, the nephew of Mount Vernon City Councilman Derrick Thompson, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, May 19.  Earlier Report - Fugitive Arraigned On Murder Charge For Fatal Shooting In Westchester According to the DA's Office, on April 28, 2020, around 10 p.m., Bobbitt used …

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Police & Fire
Crack Cocaine, Loaded Illegal Gun Found In Dropped Fanny Pack In White Plains: Police Crack Cocaine, Loaded Illegal Gun Found In Dropped Fanny Pack In White Plains: Police
Crack Cocaine, Loaded Illegal Gun Found In Dropped Fanny Pack In White Plains: Police Two people were arrested on narcotics charges after one of the suspects dropped a fanny pack containing crack cocaine and an illegal firearm during a chase in Westchester, police said.  The incident happened on Wednesday, May 10, when members of the White Plains Public Safety Neighborhood Initiative Unit were investigating narcotics sales in the Winbrook Commons area and noticed an illegal drug transaction, according to White Plains Public Safety.  Officers then tried to stop both the buyer and seller. However, one of the individuals began running away, which initiated a chas…

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News
Woman, Age 36, Killed In Crash While Pulling Into Son's Youth Baseball Game In Hudson Valley Woman, Age 36, Killed In Crash While Pulling Into Son's Youth Baseball Game In Hudson Valley
Woman, Age 36, Killed In Crash While Pulling Into Son's Youth Baseball Game In Hudson Valley A woman died after a crash that happened while she was pulling into a parking lot at her son's youth baseball game in the Hudson Valley. Putnam County resident Kaylyn Anna Touhey, of Carmel, was killed on Tuesday, May 16 at the age of 36 when she was rear-ended and pushed into oncoming traffic while pulling into her son Benjamin's baseball game in the hamlet of Milton in Ulster County just before 5:40 p.m.  According to Marlborough Police, a black Nissan driven by a 42-year-old Dutchess County woman from Hopewell Junction had been traveling north on Route 9W when she collided with a wh…

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News
Bear Bill Passes CT Senate: Would Allow Killing Animals In These Situations Bear Bill Passes CT Senate: Would Allow Killing Animals In These Situations
Bear Bill Passes CT Senate: Would Allow Killing Animals In These Situations A bill that would allow Connecticut residents to kill bears in certain scenarios has passed the state Senate.  The bill, S.B. No. 1148, passed the Senate on Thursday, May 18 in a 31 to 3 vote and would allow the use of deadly physical force against bears in specific situations.  The bill accounts for killing bears in the following scenarios:  If the bear is or is about to inflict great bodily harm on a person; If the bear is injuring or kills a pet that was otherwise under control; If a bear is entering a building occupied by people. In addition to these three main sit…

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Schools
Tarrytown Public Schools' New Superintendent Comes From Neighboring District Tarrytown Public Schools' New Superintendent Comes From Neighboring District
Tarrytown Public Schools' New Superintendent Comes From Neighboring District A school district in Westchester has named their next leader who will be coming from a neighboring district in the county. Raymond Sanchez will serve as the next superintendent of the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns, district officials announced on Wednesday, May 17.  Sanchez's appointment will be officially finalized during a Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, May 30. He will succeed Chris Borsari, who announced his retirement in November and will serve his last day on Friday, June 30.  Sanchez will be coming to Tarrytown from the Ossining Union Free School D…

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Obituaries
Woman Who Grew Up In Pleasantville, Worked In Dentistry Dies At Age 37 Woman Who Grew Up In Pleasantville, Worked In Dentistry Dies At Age 37
Woman Who Grew Up In Pleasantville, Worked In Dentistry Dies At Age 37 A Northern Westchester native is being remembered for her love for her family and dogs, her passion for dentistry, and her indomitable spirit.  Putnam County resident Lisa D'Agostino of Mahopac died on Monday, May 15 at the age of 37, according to her obituary.  Born in 1985, D'Agostino grew up in Pleasantville as the youngest of five children. She went on to follow a passion for dental hygiene and worked in dentistry for 20 years.  In addition to her work, D'Agostino could also often be found vacationing with friends and family, attending Justin Bieber concerts, h…

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Police & Fire
Stolen Construction Vehicle Rams Police Cruisers In Harrison: Stopped By Quick-Thinking Cop Stolen Construction Vehicle Rams Police Cruisers In Harrison: Stopped By Quick-Thinking Cop
Stolen Construction Vehicle Rams Police Cruisers In Harrison: Stopped By Quick-Thinking Cop A rampaging stolen construction vehicle that rammed multiple police cruisers during an early-morning chase in Westchester was stopped when a quick-thinking officer pushed it off the road with a public works loader.  The incident began on Thursday, May 13 around 12:30 a.m., when North Castle Police reported that a stolen skid steer with a forklift attachment was refusing to stop and had entered Harrison in the area of Park Lane, according to Harrison PD.  The driver of the skid steer then rammed into a North Castle and Harrison patrol vehicle, causing extensive damage to both.…

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